The Acolyte has been the first foray for Star Wars into bringing the era of The High Republic into live action. Set at the tail end of the era, roughly 100 years before The Phantom Menace, the show has followed the tale of twins, Jedi hubris and the rise of the Sith all over the past 7 weeks in 8 gripping
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that Doctor Who season 1 on Disney + is over when it feels like it’s just started. Ncuti Gatwa’s first season as the 15th Doctor is over, but that doesn’t stop the excitement that we’re feeling about it. From the moment that Gatwa appeared on our screens in the third special to him meeting his companion Ruby
Read MoreThe anticipation for the first season of the new phase of Doctor Who, following the BBC’s deal with Disney for the global rights to the series, was palpable. The wait between Jodie Whittaker’s final special and the arrival of Doctor Who in its new home felt like an eternity, but now we’re back in the saddle and off to the races,
Read MoreSutekh is back! The iconic classic Doctor Who villain finally made his return to our TV screens in last week’s episode, “The Legend of Ruby Sunday.” Like with the return of the Toymaker, Sutekh’s reappearance is both exciting and a little confusing. After all, Sutekh hasn’t been seen since season 13 of classic Who back in 1975. What’s more, his original
Read MoreStar Wars returns to Disney+ today with the two-episode premiere of The Acolyte. Created by Leslye Headland and starring Amandla Stenberg, The Acolyte introduces viewers to an entirely new era of live-action Star Wars. I attended a Fandango-exclusive fan screening of the first two episodes, excited to see what the past of the Star Wars galaxy looks like. Set 100 years
Read MoreSydney Freeland is an impressive director with an eye for detail. Not only did she direct an episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, but she also lent her talents to Marvel’s Echo, helming four of the series’ five episodes along with executive producing it. The series helped introduce viewers to the world of Maya Lopez, played by Alaqua Cox, who
Read MoreIt’s been a wonderful yet sad couple of weeks without new episodes of X-Men ‘97, the revival of the animated TV series that introduced many of us to the merry band of mutants. It was a breakout hit, and ushered in new fans to the classic Saturday morning cartoon, that had so many elements of these iconic comic book characters. The
Read MoreThe big reveal at the High Republic panel at Star Wars Celebration in 2023 was that Vernestra Rwoh would appear in The Acolyte. She was announced by the show’s creator, Leslye Headland and will be played by Rebecca Henderson, the announcement of her appearance got huge applause and cheers from those in attendance. If you read my recent article about what
Read MoreIt’s less than a month until The Acolyte arrives on Disney+! The latest show set in the Star Wars universe will drop with a two episode premiere on June 4th and boasts epic action and an intriguing mystery set 100 years before The Phantom Menace and the prequels in an era known as The High Republic. With a new trailer that just
Read MoreWell, fellow Whovians, we’ve made it! That dry spell between the end of Jodie Whittaker’s tenure as the Doctor and David Tennant’s return in the 60th-anniversary specials felt like forever. The break between those specials and this new season of Doctor Who was absolute torture! After the eventual final special, “The Giggle,” there is so much to learn about the new
Read MoreDoctor Who is once again regenerating for a new generation to discover with the introduction of Ncuti Gatwa’s 15th Doctor. With the series recently finding a new home in the States on Disney+, beginning with David Tennant’s second tenure as the 14th Doctor, the long-time-running sci-fi series has found new life because of the partnership between Disney and the BBC. Having
Read MoreDisney kicked off the latest season of Doctor Who in extravagant style on Wednesday night with a red carpet premiere in the heart of Hollywood. Starring Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson as the 15th Doctor and his latest companion, Ruby Sunday, the revamped series debuts today on Disney+. Hosted at NeueHouse Hollywood, the screening was preceded by a small Doctor Who
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