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

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’

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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