‘The Acolyte’ is Exactly What ‘Star Wars’ Needed

July 25, 2024July 24, 2024 Swara Salih

Before The Rise of Skywalker at the tail end 2019, I was a big Star Wars fan. The release of the singularly subpar final chapter of the Sequel Trilogy had me distraught about the franchise, severely dampening my fandom. The recidivism of Episode IX had me believe that there was no true moving forward. We would be destined to remain in the strict boundaries of Jedi vs. Sith without a critical examination and growth of what these stories could be.

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Amandla Stenberg Discusses Morals, Acting, and Combat Training for ‘The Acolyte’

July 23, 2024September 12, 2024 Lauren Lola

It’s been a week since the latest Star Wars live-action series, The Acolyte, wrapped up. The first production to be set in the High Republic era follows a Jedi reuniting with his former Padawan, as they investigate a series of crimes that, in time, show that not all is what it seems. While there’s yet to be word on whether or not it will continue for a second season, the stakes in which have been set up in the end definitely pose for possibilities.

Podcasts, Star Wars, Television

The Middle Geeks Episode 67: ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Season 1 Review

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024 Swara Salih

Arezou joins us once again along with new guest Noor to review one of the most riveting Star Wars series yet.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life 344: ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ and the Rise of Darth Bortles

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 Hard NOC Media

Hard NOC Life is back… for now. This episode, Dominic and Keith share their thoughts on Star Wars: The Acolyte as a whole and what it was like to see two Asian actors duel with lightsabers,

Animation, Star Wars

Younglings Embark on New Missions in ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Trailer

July 17, 2024July 18, 2024 Michael Lee

Lucasfilm has released the newest trailer for season 2 of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. Coming to Disney+ and Disney Jr. this August, the new season follows the continuing adventures of Jedi younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need, and learn valuable Jedi skills.

Music, Star Wars

Grammy Award-Winning Artist Victoria Monét Joins ‘Star Wars’ Universe with Original Song

June 13, 2024June 18, 2024 Laura Sirikul

Star Wars: The Acolyte is getting its own original song! Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Victoria Monét will release the song, “Power of Two,” on June 14 on all streaming platforms.

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Hard NOC Life 342: Maybe it’s Time for the Jedi to End After All

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 Hard NOC Media

After an extended break, Dominic and Keith are back for a new episode of Hard NOC Life. This week, they’re diving into the new Star Wars series, The Acolyte, and why Keith thinks the Jedi kind of suck. They also unpack the Venom: The Last Dance trailer and whether superhero fatigue is real.

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‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Beautifully Explores the Grey Area of the Jedi Order

June 4, 2024June 5, 2024 Laura Sirikul

For those who don’t consume the expanded universe mediums like books and comic books, not much is known about the Jedi, Sith, or the Force in general before Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. It’s genuinely an unexplored universe outside the canon-based High Republic novels. So when Lucasfilm announced The Acolyte, set a century before the Skywalker saga, many were intrigued to learn more about the Jedi institution.

Reviews, Star Wars, Streaming

‘The Acolyte’ Makes for a Fresh, Accessible Entry into ‘Star Wars’ Canon

June 4, 2024July 23, 2024 Lauren Lola

For a franchise of stories set a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, this will be the furthest back in time many Star Wars fans will be experiencing. The Acolyte is the first live-action series set during the High Republic Era; a period of time where both the Republic and the Jedi were at their best.

Interview, Star Wars

Dafne Keen and Charlie Barnett on Being New Characters in ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’

May 31, 2024June 2, 2024 Laura Sirikul

Actors Dafne Keen and Charlie Barnett didn’t know what exactly they were getting themselves into when they signed on to become Jedis in the upcoming Disney+ series, Star Wars: The Acolyte. Their characters – Padawan Jecki Lon and Jedi Master Yord Fandar, respectively – were entirely new characters created for the series.

Interview, Star Wars

Manny Jacinto on the Mystery of His Character in ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’

May 30, 2024May 29, 2024 Laura Sirikul

Manny Jacinto makes it clear that he’s playing neither a good nor a bad guy in the upcoming Disney+ series Star Wars: The Acolyte. Instead, his character, Qimir is described by the Star Wars Data Bank as a “former smuggler living life as a trader, procuring unusual things and enjoying a life of leisure.”

Interview, Star Wars

Superfan Amandla Stenberg Studied Wookiepeedia to Become Master of ‘Star Wars’ Lore

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 Laura Sirikul

Amandla Stenberg, a true Star Wars aficionado since her childhood, has now stepped into the galaxy far, far away with her role in the new Disney+ series The Acolyte, a testament to her deep-rooted passion for the franchise.

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‘The Acolyte’ Showrunner Leslye Headland on Asian Leads in ‘Star Wars’

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Laura Sirikul

It’s no secret that George Lucas was inspired by Asian culture to form what we know as Star Wars. Eastern philosophy has also played a role in creating The Force and many of the film’s character elements, including character names and places.

Star Wars, Television

Amandla Stenberg Explored Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Ahead of ‘The Acolyte’ Debut

May 22, 2024May 23, 2024 Michael Lee

Lucasfilm’s The Acolyte is just a few short weeks away from its streaming debut on Disney+. To celebrate Amandla Stenberg, who stars in the new series, made an appearance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge during Season of the Force in Disneyland Park to the delight of fans and visitors.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life 339: Revenge of the Sixth

May 6, 2024May 7, 2024 Hard NOC Media

It’s still Star Wars Day on Hard NOC Life! Dominic and Keith celebrate the combination of AAPI Heritage Month and new Star Wars content via the latest Acolyte trailer. Keith also explains why “Revenge of the Fifth” makes zero sense when “Sixth” is the better pun. They also share their initial reactions to the first look at David Corenswet as Superman.

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Disney+’s ‘The Acolyte’ Trailer and Poster is Full of Color

May 4, 2024May 6, 2024 Laura Sirikul

Happy May the Fourth! In honor of the Star Wars holiday, Disney+ debuted the trailer for the upcoming Star Wars series The Acolyte, which will premiere with two episodes on June 4.

Animation, Interview, Star Wars

‘Tales of the Empire’ Voice Talent on Recording and Unraveling Their Characters’ Nuances

May 2, 2024May 1, 2024 Lauren Lola

The Bad Batch may have just ended, but the wait for more animation from the Star Wars universe won’t be long. Just in time for Star Wars Day (a.k.a. May the Fourth) is the anthology series, Tales of the Empire.

Star Wars, Video Games

‘Star Wars Outlaws’ Story Trailer Sets Kay Vess’ Scruffy, Nerf-Herding Stage

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 Dominic Mah

Yes, apparently she’s from Canto Bight.

Ubisoft released a story trailer for their upcoming Star Wars Outlaws, an open-world AAA video game set in the Star Wars universe. After some speculation about the game’s release date, this trailer confirms that Outlaws is set to release on August 30 of this year.

Star Wars, Theme Parks

New Interactions Guests Can Expect During Disneyland Resort’s Season of the Force

April 8, 2024April 9, 2024 Michael Lee

The Season of the Force has arrived for guests adventuring into Disneyland Resort. The new limited-time enhancements are expected to make the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge experience even more exciting for the next few weeks.

Star Wars, Theme Parks

Disneyland’s Star Tours Gets a New Destination During Season of the Force

April 8, 2024April 10, 2024 Michael Lee

Since Star Tours launched in Tomorrowland at the Disneyland Resort in 1987, it was the premiere attraction for Star Wars fans. Nearly four decades later, it remains a fan-favorite attraction, adding newer destinations as more upgrades are added to improve the guest experience. Now that the Disneyland Resort is celebrating the Season of the Force, Star Tours has added the planet Seatos as a new destination, and guests receive one of three transmissions from Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson), or Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal).

Animation, Star Wars, Streaming

Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee Take Center Stage in ‘Tales of the Empire’ Trailer

April 4, 2024April 6, 2024 Lauren Lola

In 2022, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi was released, exploring untold stories via short films of characters, Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku. The Dave Filoni-helmed animated anthology series was a hit among fans, leading to the announcement at last year’s Star Wars Celebration that a second season would follow.

Star Wars, Theme Parks

Disneyland Resort’s ‘Season of the Force’ Offerings Enhance the Star Wars Experience

March 28, 2024March 30, 2024 Michael Lee

The Force is calling. And with the Season of the Force celebration at Disneyland Resort upon us, guests can experience limited-time offerings, plus new experiences to continue their Star Wars story at Disneyland Resort. So, just before the festivities can start, Disney has revealed some of the newest enhancements, including a new nighttime experience in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, along with food, merchandise and more!

Star Wars, Streaming, Television

First Official Trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ is Here

March 19, 2024March 20, 2024 Mike Manalo

The High Republic era is among us! Hundreds of years before the Skywalker saga began, there was an era where the Jedi order was at the height of its power, during the golden age of the Galactic Republic. Only seen in animation, comics, and novels, we are finally getting our first live-action project set during this era of Star Wars this June. Coming Soon — Star Wars: The Acolyte!