Is Tales of the Empire Star Wars Canon? How Does It Fit into the Timeline? - Main Image
With the show’s release just days away, many are wondering if Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is canon. Along with its place in the canon, some are also asking where it fits in the franchise’s timeline.
This new show was announced back in Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023, and it’s the second season of the Tales series.
All You Need to Know About Tales of the Empire, the New Star Wars Animated Series
The Star Wars Tales series began with the Tales of the Jedi, a six-part anthology series that told new stories about Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano.
For the follow-up, the new season will follow two characters whose lives intertwine with the Galactic Empire – Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth.
These two characters played minor roles in the Prequel Trilogy,...
With the show’s release just days away, many are wondering if Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is canon. Along with its place in the canon, some are also asking where it fits in the franchise’s timeline.
This new show was announced back in Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023, and it’s the second season of the Tales series.
All You Need to Know About Tales of the Empire, the New Star Wars Animated Series
The Star Wars Tales series began with the Tales of the Jedi, a six-part anthology series that told new stories about Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano.
For the follow-up, the new season will follow two characters whose lives intertwine with the Galactic Empire – Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth.
These two characters played minor roles in the Prequel Trilogy,...
- 5/1/2024
- EpicStream
As the format continues to slowly gain traction – here’s our regularly-updated list of upcoming 4K UK disc releases.
Sitting alongside our list of upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases (that you can find here), we’re also keeping a calendar for those who support the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc format. As we learn of new UK releases, we’ll add them to this list.
We have started adding shopping links too. We’d be obliged if you clicked on them, as it really helps us in our quest to make the Film Stories project of magazines, website and podcast profitable. We’re a 100% independent publisher, and we quite like drinking coffee. It’d be lovely to afford some more.
Without further ado, here are the titles we know about…
Out now
22nd April: The Demoniacs
22nd April: Kind Hearts & Coronets
22nd April: The Lavender Hill Mob
22nd April:...
Sitting alongside our list of upcoming DVD and Blu-ray releases (that you can find here), we’re also keeping a calendar for those who support the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc format. As we learn of new UK releases, we’ll add them to this list.
We have started adding shopping links too. We’d be obliged if you clicked on them, as it really helps us in our quest to make the Film Stories project of magazines, website and podcast profitable. We’re a 100% independent publisher, and we quite like drinking coffee. It’d be lovely to afford some more.
Without further ado, here are the titles we know about…
Out now
22nd April: The Demoniacs
22nd April: Kind Hearts & Coronets
22nd April: The Lavender Hill Mob
22nd April:...
- 5/1/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
A glimpse at upcoming UK Steelbook release dates until early 2024: here’s what’s getting the fancy treatment and when.
The incredibly fancy Steelbook format is the only choice for those needing a physical media release that doubles as a table tennis bat in a pinch. If that’s you, this list of all the upcoming UK Steelbook releases will be right up your alley.
Releases in this list cover Blu-ray and 4K, and are marked as such. Note that some Steelbooks sell out quickly, so just because they’re listed as upcoming here, there’s no guarantee of availability. Some store exclusives are also harder to track.
Also: We’ve started adding affiliate links. If you click on those, we benefit, and can spend more money paying more people to write more things for this website. No pressure, just hugely obliged.
Obviously in the current climate everything is subject to change,...
The incredibly fancy Steelbook format is the only choice for those needing a physical media release that doubles as a table tennis bat in a pinch. If that’s you, this list of all the upcoming UK Steelbook releases will be right up your alley.
Releases in this list cover Blu-ray and 4K, and are marked as such. Note that some Steelbooks sell out quickly, so just because they’re listed as upcoming here, there’s no guarantee of availability. Some store exclusives are also harder to track.
Also: We’ve started adding affiliate links. If you click on those, we benefit, and can spend more money paying more people to write more things for this website. No pressure, just hugely obliged.
Obviously in the current climate everything is subject to change,...
- 4/29/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Fake identities, false pretenses, and romance under potentially deadly (and illegal) circumstances, Netflix's upcoming release is going to be a good one, and it's already got the ratings to prove it.
Inspired by the true story of a real, fake hitman
Adapted from an unbelievable true story, this action-comedy chronicles the chaotic undercover life of Gary Johnson, a soft-spoken, geeky professor who takes on multiple hitman identities to help the police catch those who try to hire him. Glen Powell brings the character and his many alter egos to life in a hilarious and entertaining way, leading the story as the unassuming undercover hero until he meets his match.
They say you should never mix your business and personal lives, and the two become uncontrollably blurred when Johnson begins to fall for Adria Arjona's character, who seeks his fake services in Hit Man.
Playing a fake persona, but...
Inspired by the true story of a real, fake hitman
Adapted from an unbelievable true story, this action-comedy chronicles the chaotic undercover life of Gary Johnson, a soft-spoken, geeky professor who takes on multiple hitman identities to help the police catch those who try to hire him. Glen Powell brings the character and his many alter egos to life in a hilarious and entertaining way, leading the story as the unassuming undercover hero until he meets his match.
They say you should never mix your business and personal lives, and the two become uncontrollably blurred when Johnson begins to fall for Adria Arjona's character, who seeks his fake services in Hit Man.
Playing a fake persona, but...
- 4/27/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Catherine Hunter)
- STartefacts.com
Exclusive: Noah Hawley has named Michael Garcia as President of 26 Keys, his Austin-based production banner. Hawley has additionally brought on Maddy Bilder as Project Director at the company. Garcia and Bilder join 26 Keys as Hawley continues to grow and build the company’s overall slate of film and television projects.
Garcia will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company. Working closely with Hawley and Garcia, Bilder will project manage the company’s film and television projects through development, script, prep and production phases. She will also oversee external projects and events for 26 Keys across Hollywood, Austin, and global filmmaking communities.
Garcia joins 26 Keys from Lucasfilm Ltd., where he was Vice President of Live Action Series. While at Lucasfilm Ltd., he was in charge of developing and producing Star Wars content for Disney+ as well as documentary films and series including serving as Co-Producer on the series Star Wars: Andor and...
Garcia will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company. Working closely with Hawley and Garcia, Bilder will project manage the company’s film and television projects through development, script, prep and production phases. She will also oversee external projects and events for 26 Keys across Hollywood, Austin, and global filmmaking communities.
Garcia joins 26 Keys from Lucasfilm Ltd., where he was Vice President of Live Action Series. While at Lucasfilm Ltd., he was in charge of developing and producing Star Wars content for Disney+ as well as documentary films and series including serving as Co-Producer on the series Star Wars: Andor and...
- 4/25/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
When the first season of Andor hit Disney+ in 2022, it was clear that there’d never been a Star Wars story like it before – a gritty, grounded, morally and politically complex espionage thriller that just happened to be set in the galaxy far, far away. The show, headed up by Tony Gilroy, dug its fingers into the true ideologies of the Empire; the experiences of the galaxy’s oppressed people; the cost involved for those orchestrating the fight back. And among it all came some of the most nail-biting setpieces in the entire saga, from the Ferrix uprising, to the Narkina 5 prison break – and, of course, the pulse-pounding Aldhani raid. In a brand new featurette from the upcoming 4K steelbook release of the series, Diego Luna looks back on the making of the Aldhani arc. Give it a watch here:
It’s always fascinating seeing how these sequences come together...
It’s always fascinating seeing how these sequences come together...
- 4/24/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
A new year means new shows — and saying goodbye to your favorites. The 2023-2024 broadcast season is really just getting underway — with season premieres of scripted shows mostly in January, February, and March this year — but we already know more than a handful that will be signing off in the coming months. Below is the list of all the TV shows we’re saying goodbye to this year. ABC Station 19, seven seasons Apple TV+ Schmigadoon!, two seasons CBS Blue Bloods, 14 seasons Bob Hearts Abishola, five seasons S.W.A.T., seven seasons Young Sheldon, seven seasons So Help Me Todd, two seasons CSI: Vegas, three seasons The CW Superman & Lois, four seasons Disney+ Andor, two seasons Star Wars: The Bad Batch, three seasons American Born Chinese, one season Disney Channel Bunk’d, seven seasons Freeform Good Trouble, five seasons FX What We Do in the Shadows, six seasons HBO Curb Your Enthusiasm, 12 seasons My Brilliant Friend,...
- 4/20/2024
- TV Insider
Exclusive: Longtime manager Michael Botti has joined Redefine Entertainment as a Partner, effective immediately. Botti is the first Partner added to the company since its founding in 2021.
Botti moves to the literary management and production company after 15 years at Industry Entertainment.
His clients include Malcolm Spellman, Sara Acosta, Sarah Carbiener, Lex Edness Jesse Gordon, JaNeika & JaSheika James, Jess Pineda, Eyal Podell & Jonathon Stewart, Erica Rosbe, Celine Robinson, Samantha Stratton (EP and creator of Spinning Out...
Botti moves to the literary management and production company after 15 years at Industry Entertainment.
His clients include Malcolm Spellman, Sara Acosta, Sarah Carbiener, Lex Edness Jesse Gordon, JaNeika & JaSheika James, Jess Pineda, Eyal Podell & Jonathon Stewart, Erica Rosbe, Celine Robinson, Samantha Stratton (EP and creator of Spinning Out...
- 4/19/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney+ Acquires Live Soccer Rights in Europe; Is it a Preview of What Viewers Can Expect in the US?
The deal marks the first time Disney+ has offered live sports outside of Indian Premier League cricket.
Disney+ has already pulled off one big transformation in the United States in 2024, as it has officially launched its Hulu on Disney+ experience for subscribers of both services. Internationally, Disney+ isn’t done making changes for the year, however; according to Sports Pro Media, Disney+ has acquired the rights to stream UEFA soccer in two European territories, marking the first time the streamer has offered live sports outside of India.
Disney+ will secure 342 live soccer games each season from the UEFA Europa League and the Conference League. Denmark and Sweden are the two countries that will benefit, and will see games remain on Disney+ until 2026-27. A new ESPN streaming service launching in the United States in 2025 will also be available to watch through Disney+. Sign Up Now $7.99+ / month disneyplus.com
Get Disney+, Hulu,...
Disney+ has already pulled off one big transformation in the United States in 2024, as it has officially launched its Hulu on Disney+ experience for subscribers of both services. Internationally, Disney+ isn’t done making changes for the year, however; according to Sports Pro Media, Disney+ has acquired the rights to stream UEFA soccer in two European territories, marking the first time the streamer has offered live sports outside of India.
Disney+ will secure 342 live soccer games each season from the UEFA Europa League and the Conference League. Denmark and Sweden are the two countries that will benefit, and will see games remain on Disney+ until 2026-27. A new ESPN streaming service launching in the United States in 2025 will also be available to watch through Disney+. Sign Up Now $7.99+ / month disneyplus.com
Get Disney+, Hulu,...
- 4/19/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Hulu Live TV may offer the best value in entertainment. Not only do you get 33 of the top 35 cable channels, you also get free Hulu on demand, Disney+, and ESPN+. Today, that deal is even better — you can enjoy it free for three days.
Activate 3-Day Free Trial $76.99+ / month hulu.com What is Hulu Live TV?
If you’ve never cut the cord before, think of Hulu Live TV as a replacement for cable. The main benefit is that you receive the channels over the internet, meaning you can watch TV on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and Vizio Smart TV.
Even better, there’s no contract. Feel free to cancel before your free trial expires or just pay on a month-to-month basis.
The service comes with an unlimited cloud DVR,...
Activate 3-Day Free Trial $76.99+ / month hulu.com What is Hulu Live TV?
If you’ve never cut the cord before, think of Hulu Live TV as a replacement for cable. The main benefit is that you receive the channels over the internet, meaning you can watch TV on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and Vizio Smart TV.
Even better, there’s no contract. Feel free to cancel before your free trial expires or just pay on a month-to-month basis.
The service comes with an unlimited cloud DVR,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
//TV shows status included: 1883, 1932, 1944, 2024, 6666, 61st Street, A Classic Spy, A //Gentleman in Moscow, The A List, The A Word, Act Your Age, The Acolyte, Aftermath, The After Party, Agatha: Coven of Chaos, Alex Rider, Alias Grace, Alien, All the Light We Cannot See, All the Queen's Men, All Rise, Almost Paradise, Amber Brown, American Born Chinese, American Classic, American Crime, American Dad!, American Gigolo, American Horror Story, American Horror Stories, American Love Story, American Hostage, American Rust, American Sports Story, American Tragedies: Waco – The Trials, American Princess, Anansi Boys, And Just Like That …, Andor, The Angel of Darkness, Angela Black, Angelyne, Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, Animal Kingdom, Another Life, AP Bio, Apples Never Fall, Archer, The Archer Connection, Archive 81, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, The Ark, Armor Wars, A Small Light, As We See It, Astrid...
- 4/17/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Before making your 2024 Emmy predictions for Best Drama Series, take a tour of our photo gallery showcasing the leading contenders. Currently at the top of the heap is “The Crown,” which is looking to repeat its 2021 success in the category now that 2022-2023 winner “Succession” (which ended last May) is out of the race.
Of the eight shows that competed for this prize in 2023, only “The Crown” can do so this year. “Better Call Saul” joins “Succession” in having concluded during the 75th Emmys eligibility window, while ongoing series “Andor,” “House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” “The White Lotus,” and “Yellowjackets” will not return in time to qualify for the 76th annual honors.
Included among the rookie shows looking to take advantage of this wide-open playing field are “The Curse,” “Fallout,” “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” “Sugar,” and “3 Body Problem.” Also in the running are several programs that...
Of the eight shows that competed for this prize in 2023, only “The Crown” can do so this year. “Better Call Saul” joins “Succession” in having concluded during the 75th Emmys eligibility window, while ongoing series “Andor,” “House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” “The White Lotus,” and “Yellowjackets” will not return in time to qualify for the 76th annual honors.
Included among the rookie shows looking to take advantage of this wide-open playing field are “The Curse,” “Fallout,” “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” “Sugar,” and “3 Body Problem.” Also in the running are several programs that...
- 4/16/2024
- by Matthew Stewart and Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Before making your 2024 Emmy predictions for Best Drama Series, take a tour of our photo gallery showcasing the leading contenders. Currently at the top of the heap is “The Crown,” which is looking to repeat its 2021 success in the category now that 2022-2023 winner “Succession” (which ended last May) is out of the race.
Of the eight shows that competed for this prize in 2023, only “The Crown” can do so this year. “Better Call Saul” joins “Succession” in having concluded during the 75th Emmys eligibility window, while ongoing series “Andor,” “House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” “The White Lotus,” and “Yellowjackets” will not return in time to qualify for the 76th annual honors.
“The Crown” is indeed the lone past nominee in the mix this time, although the list of hopefuls includes a reboot of 1990s nominee “Quantum Leap” and two spin-offs of 1960s contender “Star Trek,” subtitled “Strange New Worlds” and “Discovery.
Of the eight shows that competed for this prize in 2023, only “The Crown” can do so this year. “Better Call Saul” joins “Succession” in having concluded during the 75th Emmys eligibility window, while ongoing series “Andor,” “House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” “The White Lotus,” and “Yellowjackets” will not return in time to qualify for the 76th annual honors.
“The Crown” is indeed the lone past nominee in the mix this time, although the list of hopefuls includes a reboot of 1990s nominee “Quantum Leap” and two spin-offs of 1960s contender “Star Trek,” subtitled “Strange New Worlds” and “Discovery.
- 4/16/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Way back in 2002, the excitement for Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones diminished somewhat. Late Night with Conan O’Brien sent Triumph the Insult Comic Dog to mock the fans lined up for the premiere, resulting in a segment in which comedian/puppeteer Robert Smigel launched nerd jokes at the assembly.
Most of the jokes were pretty obvious, including the last bit, in which a man cosplaying as Mr. Spock gained the knack for cursing and walked up and down the line with his middle finger extended. But while the perceived Star Wars vs. Star Trek rivalry has become an old toxic cliché at this point, the fact is that the two franchises don’t actually overlap very much in terms of their core missions. Trek favors optimistic philosophical inquiry and Wars emphasizes fantasy and adventure.
In fact, in their decades-long history, Star Wars and Star Trek haven’t...
Most of the jokes were pretty obvious, including the last bit, in which a man cosplaying as Mr. Spock gained the knack for cursing and walked up and down the line with his middle finger extended. But while the perceived Star Wars vs. Star Trek rivalry has become an old toxic cliché at this point, the fact is that the two franchises don’t actually overlap very much in terms of their core missions. Trek favors optimistic philosophical inquiry and Wars emphasizes fantasy and adventure.
In fact, in their decades-long history, Star Wars and Star Trek haven’t...
- 4/16/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
“Loki” could conjure up a Best Drama Series nomination this year and give Disney and Marvel representation at this year’s Emmys. The second season of “Loki” continues the journey of Tom Hiddleston‘s titular former villain as he attempts to save the multiverse. Loki traverses the multiverse with the help of Owen Wilson‘s Mobius, Ke Huy Quan‘s Ouroboros, Sophia Di Martino‘s Sylvie, and Wunmi Mosaku‘s Hunter B-15. They are hoping to repair the damage caused to the multiverse during the events of the first season, with Kang (Jonathan Majors) again at the center of the trouble.
Season one was greeted with rapturous applause and this sophomore outing has been met with the same response.
Bob Strauss (The Wrap) observed: “Characters with compelling issues, high existential drama, quirky comedy and world-threatening action are blended better than in any other Disney+ show to date.”
John Nugent (Empire...
Season one was greeted with rapturous applause and this sophomore outing has been met with the same response.
Bob Strauss (The Wrap) observed: “Characters with compelling issues, high existential drama, quirky comedy and world-threatening action are blended better than in any other Disney+ show to date.”
John Nugent (Empire...
- 4/16/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
The move to add free streaming channels is the latest bid by Disney to increase engagement on its streaming platform.
Fresh off a proxy fight win against activist investor Nelson Peltz, Disney CEO Bob Iger is feeling confident and emboldened to fully enact his strategy to get the company’s streaming segment to profitability as soon as humanly possible. A new report from The Information suggests that the company will soon be bringing free ad-supported TV (Fast) channels on its flagship streaming service Disney+ in an effort to increase revenue and engagement. The plan reportedly will include around-the-clock linear channels that broadcast titles from Star Wars, Marvel, and other popular franchises owned by the company.
Disney+ will reportedly keep these channels behind a paywall, making them available only to subscribers. There are few details available as yet, such as the number of channels available or a launch date. Disney launched...
Fresh off a proxy fight win against activist investor Nelson Peltz, Disney CEO Bob Iger is feeling confident and emboldened to fully enact his strategy to get the company’s streaming segment to profitability as soon as humanly possible. A new report from The Information suggests that the company will soon be bringing free ad-supported TV (Fast) channels on its flagship streaming service Disney+ in an effort to increase revenue and engagement. The plan reportedly will include around-the-clock linear channels that broadcast titles from Star Wars, Marvel, and other popular franchises owned by the company.
Disney+ will reportedly keep these channels behind a paywall, making them available only to subscribers. There are few details available as yet, such as the number of channels available or a launch date. Disney launched...
- 4/16/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Creator Tony Gilroy provides an update on Andor season 2, and adds that it’s the biggest thing he’s ever worked on.
Two years after the terrific first season of Andor – a prequel series to 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – the second and final season is set to stream on Disney+ later in 2024.
Filming on the show concluded in February, and since then, creator Tony Gilroy (who also writes and produces) has likely been busy with editing and other post production bits and pieces. Gilroy – who also worked on Rogue One following a fraught production – has managed to take a bit of time out from his work on the show to make an appearance at the Writers Guild of America East.
While there, he gave an update on where he’s up to with Andor and, as first reported by Games Radar, said that he and his collaborators are indeed ‘finishing’ season two.
Two years after the terrific first season of Andor – a prequel series to 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – the second and final season is set to stream on Disney+ later in 2024.
Filming on the show concluded in February, and since then, creator Tony Gilroy (who also writes and produces) has likely been busy with editing and other post production bits and pieces. Gilroy – who also worked on Rogue One following a fraught production – has managed to take a bit of time out from his work on the show to make an appearance at the Writers Guild of America East.
While there, he gave an update on where he’s up to with Andor and, as first reported by Games Radar, said that he and his collaborators are indeed ‘finishing’ season two.
- 4/16/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Critically acclaimed and Emmy-nominated, while it may not have matched the ratings of similar “Star Wars” shows like “The Mandalorian”—perhaps more adult and mature than expected— the “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” prequel spinoff series “Andor” was very adored by its fans. Already highly anticipated, the second season will be something special, according to the show’s creator/showrunner Tony Gilroy, who added to the hype. Gilroy is typically a bit more reserved, leaving the showboating for others, but even he suggested that “Andor” season two will be epic.
Continue reading Tony Gilroy Calls ’Andor’ Season 2 The Most “Important” & Biggest Project He’s Ever Made at The Playlist.
Continue reading Tony Gilroy Calls ’Andor’ Season 2 The Most “Important” & Biggest Project He’s Ever Made at The Playlist.
- 4/15/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
‘Queen Rock Montreal’ with IMAX Enhanced sound comes to Disney+ in May, followed by nearly 20 Marvel films that will incorporate the tecnology.
Disney+ wants to bring the power of IMAX to your home screens. The streamer has announced that starting May 15, it will begin offering select titles with IMAX Enhanced sound, a dynamic experience offering the highest fidelity for superior listening. The announcement marks Disney’s latest move to improve its streaming platform and is designed to get the company one step closer to becoming the “ultimate streaming destination” that company CEO Bob Iger believes Disney+ can be.
The “Queen Rock Montreal” concert movie will be the first to use IMAX Enhanced sound technology. Disney+ will also upgrade 18 Marvel films to work with IMAX Enhanced Sound. The sound experience can be enjoyed on a wide range of devices, including those manufactured by Sony, Hisense, Sharp, and more. Sign Up Now $7.99+ / month disneyplus.
Disney+ wants to bring the power of IMAX to your home screens. The streamer has announced that starting May 15, it will begin offering select titles with IMAX Enhanced sound, a dynamic experience offering the highest fidelity for superior listening. The announcement marks Disney’s latest move to improve its streaming platform and is designed to get the company one step closer to becoming the “ultimate streaming destination” that company CEO Bob Iger believes Disney+ can be.
The “Queen Rock Montreal” concert movie will be the first to use IMAX Enhanced sound technology. Disney+ will also upgrade 18 Marvel films to work with IMAX Enhanced Sound. The sound experience can be enjoyed on a wide range of devices, including those manufactured by Sony, Hisense, Sharp, and more. Sign Up Now $7.99+ / month disneyplus.
- 4/15/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Paramount is looking to get a new Star Trek film in cinemas in 2025 – but why this adventure, and where might things go? A few thoughts.
Another week, another Star Trek film announcement. So currently goes the online discourse for the seemingly endless array of Star Trek cinematic announcements we have experienced for almost ten years since the last big screen endeavour, Star Trek Beyond, in 2016.
As I in part chronicle in my book Lost Federations: The Unmade History of Star Trek, that decade has seen us face promises of movies including Chris Hemsworth returning as Captain James T Kirk’s legendary father in a time travel installment; Noah Hawley of Fargo fame penning a tale about a deadly virus (perhaps understandably shelved after a certain pandemic…); directors including Matt Shakman and Sj Clarkson coming and going; even Quentin Tarantino considering turning The Original Series gangster episode ‘A Piece of the Action’ into a movie event.
Another week, another Star Trek film announcement. So currently goes the online discourse for the seemingly endless array of Star Trek cinematic announcements we have experienced for almost ten years since the last big screen endeavour, Star Trek Beyond, in 2016.
As I in part chronicle in my book Lost Federations: The Unmade History of Star Trek, that decade has seen us face promises of movies including Chris Hemsworth returning as Captain James T Kirk’s legendary father in a time travel installment; Noah Hawley of Fargo fame penning a tale about a deadly virus (perhaps understandably shelved after a certain pandemic…); directors including Matt Shakman and Sj Clarkson coming and going; even Quentin Tarantino considering turning The Original Series gangster episode ‘A Piece of the Action’ into a movie event.
- 4/15/2024
- by A J Black
- Film Stories
Varada Sethu is joining the Doctor Who team in 2025, and will star alongside Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson.
Back in January, it was reported that Andor star Varada Sethu had been cast as the new Doctor Who companion and that Millie Gibson, who plays Ncuti Gatwa’s current companion Ruby Sunday, would be leaving, but would also continue to make sporadic appearances in the series. There was no comment from the BBC.
Now, the BBC has issued a statement confirming not only that Sethu is the new companion, though it did not reveal details about her character, but also that Gibson is staying on in the Tardis. As such, Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor will have two companions.
Sethu said, “I feel like the luckiest person in the world. It is such an honour to be a part of the Whoniverse, and I’m so grateful to the whole Doctor...
Back in January, it was reported that Andor star Varada Sethu had been cast as the new Doctor Who companion and that Millie Gibson, who plays Ncuti Gatwa’s current companion Ruby Sunday, would be leaving, but would also continue to make sporadic appearances in the series. There was no comment from the BBC.
Now, the BBC has issued a statement confirming not only that Sethu is the new companion, though it did not reveal details about her character, but also that Gibson is staying on in the Tardis. As such, Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor will have two companions.
Sethu said, “I feel like the luckiest person in the world. It is such an honour to be a part of the Whoniverse, and I’m so grateful to the whole Doctor...
- 4/15/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
“Bluey” fans are in for a treat this weekend as a supersized episode drops on Disney+. The Season 3 finale episode, titled “The Sign,” features a couple of exciting storylines. There are changes in store for the Heeler family, and Bluey is not prepared. Gather your kids around to see what’s next for Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli. The new release, which is the longest “Bluey” episode yet, is 28 minutes long, while most clock in at seven minutes. You can begin streaming the “Bluey” special, “The Sign” on Disney+ on Sunday, April 14. You can watch with a subscription to Disney+.
How to Watch 'Bluey' Special 'The Sign' When: Sunday, April 14, 2024 Where: Disney+ Stream: Watch with a subscription to Disney+. Sign Up Now$7.99+ / month disneyplus.com
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About 'Bluey' Special 'The Sign'
In the “Bluey” special,...
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About 'Bluey' Special 'The Sign'
In the “Bluey” special,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
A first look production photo for the second season of Doctor Who has confirmed Varada Sethu is the newest companion. Millie Gibson will also return after the first season on Disney+ to save the world with Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor.
BBC Studios released photos from a table read for the latest season of Doctor Who on Friday that introduced Sethu as the second companion to trip through space and time. The photos also feature Gatwa and Gibson, who plays Ruby Sunday and will return as a companion. Sethu played Cinta in Andor for Disney+ and her other credits include Jurassic World Dominion, Annika and Strike Back.
“I feel like the luckiest person in the world. It is such an honor to be a part of the Whoniverse, and I’m so grateful to the whole Doctor Who family – because that is what they are – for welcoming me with...
BBC Studios released photos from a table read for the latest season of Doctor Who on Friday that introduced Sethu as the second companion to trip through space and time. The photos also feature Gatwa and Gibson, who plays Ruby Sunday and will return as a companion. Sethu played Cinta in Andor for Disney+ and her other credits include Jurassic World Dominion, Annika and Strike Back.
“I feel like the luckiest person in the world. It is such an honor to be a part of the Whoniverse, and I’m so grateful to the whole Doctor Who family – because that is what they are – for welcoming me with...
- 4/12/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Welcome to Emmy Experts Typing, a weekly column in which Gold Derby editors and Experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the Emmy race — via Slack, of course. This week, we revisit the still unpredictable drama field.
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! It’s Friday and we’ve circled back to the most chaotic genre of this Emmys cycle: drama. That’s fitting, I guess, because, you know, drama! But this remains a field that’s wide open spaces, with a placeholder frontrunner in “The Crown” and then a bunch of new shows vying for attention and older series looking to get on the academy’s series radar for the first time. I don’t know what to make of this, except to wait patiently for one or more of those favored limited series to make the jump here. But until that happens, we must prognosticate with the hand we were dealt.
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! It’s Friday and we’ve circled back to the most chaotic genre of this Emmys cycle: drama. That’s fitting, I guess, because, you know, drama! But this remains a field that’s wide open spaces, with a placeholder frontrunner in “The Crown” and then a bunch of new shows vying for attention and older series looking to get on the academy’s series radar for the first time. I don’t know what to make of this, except to wait patiently for one or more of those favored limited series to make the jump here. But until that happens, we must prognosticate with the hand we were dealt.
- 4/12/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
The upcoming Star Wars: The Acolyte is all set to take us back to the days of the High Republic. The Disney+ show, set 100 years before the events of the Prequel Trilogy, was expected to excite the fans to explore an uncharted territory in the franchise so far. Sadly, the fans don’t seem so eager for it, especially after the release of the latest looks from the show.
Star Wars: The Acolyte
The Star Wars fandom is famous for being one of the most divided and brutal fanbases. It can be seen in the response to the Sequel Trilogy, which started strong but ended on an unsatisfying note with Rise of the Skywalker. Although some shows like The Mandalorian and Andor were praised, it looks like the fans are again disappointed with the upcoming The Acolyte series.
Star Wars: The Acolyte continues to divide the fanbase Amandla Sternberg in...
Star Wars: The Acolyte
The Star Wars fandom is famous for being one of the most divided and brutal fanbases. It can be seen in the response to the Sequel Trilogy, which started strong but ended on an unsatisfying note with Rise of the Skywalker. Although some shows like The Mandalorian and Andor were praised, it looks like the fans are again disappointed with the upcoming The Acolyte series.
Star Wars: The Acolyte continues to divide the fanbase Amandla Sternberg in...
- 4/11/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
New data from Ampere Analysis shows that shows like ‘The Last of Us’ have helped raise public perception of video game adaptations.
Many fans of the “Fallout” video game series are likely already burning through the first season of the TV adaptation on Prime Video. “Fallout” Season 1 bowed on Amazon’s streaming service on April 10, and initial reviews suggest that critics are just as excited about the show as those who spent thousands hours playing the games. Adaptations of video games have often been a tricky nut for studios to crack, but new data from Ampere Analysis shows that as the quality of such projects has improved, so too has their popularity.
Ampere’s data found that search volumes for video game adaptations have risen, while comic book adaptation searches have fallen. Fan perception of the quality of comic book adaptations has fallen, and studios are responding by making big changes to their comic franchises.
Many fans of the “Fallout” video game series are likely already burning through the first season of the TV adaptation on Prime Video. “Fallout” Season 1 bowed on Amazon’s streaming service on April 10, and initial reviews suggest that critics are just as excited about the show as those who spent thousands hours playing the games. Adaptations of video games have often been a tricky nut for studios to crack, but new data from Ampere Analysis shows that as the quality of such projects has improved, so too has their popularity.
Ampere’s data found that search volumes for video game adaptations have risen, while comic book adaptation searches have fallen. Fan perception of the quality of comic book adaptations has fallen, and studios are responding by making big changes to their comic franchises.
- 4/10/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The advent of streaming has allowed us to delve deeper into the Star Wars universe than ever before.
With shows like The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Andor, and Obi-Wan Kenobi delivering out-of-this-world storytelling, it’s time for some new stories in the sprawling universe.
Enter The Acolyte, a series that takes us to 100 years before Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
Taking the show that far back will give us some fresh new characters, conflicts, and everything else you’d expect from a show set in that universe.
Everything we hear makes The Acolyte sound like Andor, which successfully told a story with a different lens than we’d gotten before in the Star Wars universe.
With the premiere fast approaching, it’s time to delve into everything we know about The Acolyte.
When does The Acolyte premiere on Disney+?
After months of teases, Disney+ recently revealed that The Acolyte will premiere on Tuesday,...
With shows like The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Andor, and Obi-Wan Kenobi delivering out-of-this-world storytelling, it’s time for some new stories in the sprawling universe.
Enter The Acolyte, a series that takes us to 100 years before Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
Taking the show that far back will give us some fresh new characters, conflicts, and everything else you’d expect from a show set in that universe.
Everything we hear makes The Acolyte sound like Andor, which successfully told a story with a different lens than we’d gotten before in the Star Wars universe.
With the premiere fast approaching, it’s time to delve into everything we know about The Acolyte.
When does The Acolyte premiere on Disney+?
After months of teases, Disney+ recently revealed that The Acolyte will premiere on Tuesday,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
Exclusive: Artists Equity has come on to Kiss of the Spider Woman, serving as the main studio and producer of the feature adaptation of the 1993 Broadway musical based on Manuel Puig’s landmark 1976 novel. Diego Luna and Tonatiuh will star in the adaptation as Valentin Arregui and Luis Molina, respectively. They join Jennifer Lopez, who was previously announced in the titular role. Puig’s novel was, of course, previously adapted for the screen by Héctor Babenco. That 1985 version was nominated for four Oscars, with William Hurt winning Best Actor.
The show, which won seven Tony Awards, was written by Terrence McNally with a score by composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb. The film is scripted and directed by Oscar winner Bill Condon, with Barry Josephson, Tom Kirdahy and Greg Yolen producing alongside Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for Artists Equity, which has secured independent financing for the film.
Michael Joe,...
The show, which won seven Tony Awards, was written by Terrence McNally with a score by composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb. The film is scripted and directed by Oscar winner Bill Condon, with Barry Josephson, Tom Kirdahy and Greg Yolen producing alongside Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for Artists Equity, which has secured independent financing for the film.
Michael Joe,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2024 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 13 to June 24, with the official Emmy nominations announced Wednesday, July 17. Afterwards, final voting commences on August 15 and ends the night of August 26. The 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, September 15, and air live on ABC at 8:00 p.m. Et/ 5:00 p.m. Pt.
The State of the Race
If there is a type of television show that has taken the biggest hit from strike delays, it has been hour-long dramas. The only Outstanding Drama Series nominee from last season that’s still eligible is “The Crown,” which happens to be a past winner.
In theory, this opens the doors to a slew of dramas that have...
The State of the Race
If there is a type of television show that has taken the biggest hit from strike delays, it has been hour-long dramas. The only Outstanding Drama Series nominee from last season that’s still eligible is “The Crown,” which happens to be a past winner.
In theory, this opens the doors to a slew of dramas that have...
- 4/9/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
“Star Trek” has a storied history with the Emmys, but its recognition has usually come in below-the-line categories. The only times the franchise has made the cut for Best Drama Series were for the original series in 1967 and 1968 and “The Next Generation” in 1994. But this is a wide-open year for dramas at the Emmys, and there are eight slots to fill for Best Drama. Can “Discovery” or “Strange New Worlds” get the franchise into the top race for the first time in 30 years?
Of last year’s nominees for Best Drama Series, only “The Crown” is able to return. “Succession” and “Better Call Saul” ended their runs, while “Andor,” “House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” “The White Lotus” and “Yellowjackets” won’t premiere new episodes in this eligibility period. That leaves seven available slots. It might still seem like an uphill climb for “Discovery” and “Strange New Worlds,...
Of last year’s nominees for Best Drama Series, only “The Crown” is able to return. “Succession” and “Better Call Saul” ended their runs, while “Andor,” “House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” “The White Lotus” and “Yellowjackets” won’t premiere new episodes in this eligibility period. That leaves seven available slots. It might still seem like an uphill climb for “Discovery” and “Strange New Worlds,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Showtime’s “The Curse” is one of the most unique TV entries of the past year. The acclaimed drama series from Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie follows a newly married couple (Fielder and Oscar-winner Emma Stone) who host an HGTV show trying to conceive a child while navigating a curse.
The show’s tone and style, a satirical black comedy, makes for extraordinary viewing and while it is classified as a drama for awards purposes, it transcends genre classification in reality. Critics agree, this is one of the most unique and colorful TV shows out there.
Richard Roeper (Chicago Sun-Times) explained: “To its credit, ‘The Curse’ never takes its foot off the pedal, to the point where we’re absolutely sure Whitney and Asher are going to crash and burn — yet we’re still not prepared for the inspired lunacy of the fate that awaits them.”
Nick Schager (Daily Beast...
The show’s tone and style, a satirical black comedy, makes for extraordinary viewing and while it is classified as a drama for awards purposes, it transcends genre classification in reality. Critics agree, this is one of the most unique and colorful TV shows out there.
Richard Roeper (Chicago Sun-Times) explained: “To its credit, ‘The Curse’ never takes its foot off the pedal, to the point where we’re absolutely sure Whitney and Asher are going to crash and burn — yet we’re still not prepared for the inspired lunacy of the fate that awaits them.”
Nick Schager (Daily Beast...
- 4/8/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
James Mangold will be working with Andor writer Beau Willimon, as he looks to bring Star Wars: Dawn Of The Jedi to the big screen.
Announced ahead of the release of Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny, director James Mangold is embarking on a Star Wars project for Disney.
He’s set to make a big screen feature by the name of Star Wars: Dawn Of The Jedi, which is in the suddenly-active queue for new big screen Star Wars adventures.
Mangold was announced as writing and directing the film, but he’s brought in a bit of help. Beau Willimon, a writer with some skin in the Star Wars game, will now be penning the script for the new film alongside Mangold. Willimon has lent his words to arguably the most acclaimed of the assorted Star Wars TV series, Andor.
Given that James Mangold is in the midst...
Announced ahead of the release of Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny, director James Mangold is embarking on a Star Wars project for Disney.
He’s set to make a big screen feature by the name of Star Wars: Dawn Of The Jedi, which is in the suddenly-active queue for new big screen Star Wars adventures.
Mangold was announced as writing and directing the film, but he’s brought in a bit of help. Beau Willimon, a writer with some skin in the Star Wars game, will now be penning the script for the new film alongside Mangold. Willimon has lent his words to arguably the most acclaimed of the assorted Star Wars TV series, Andor.
Given that James Mangold is in the midst...
- 4/8/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Star Wars fans can certainly enjoy their day, as a couple of important news regarding the franchise have been released. We have already reported on The Mandalorian & Grogu getting an official release date, but that is not the only piece of news we have for you today. Namely, it has officially been confirmed that Oscar- and Emmy-nominated writer Beau Willimon will be co-writing the upcoming Star Wars movie with director James Mangold.
Beau Willimon became famous for his work on The Ides of March and House of Cards before ultimately working on the first season of the acclaimed series Andor. He will now be joining Mangold, who is directing the movie, for an epic new movie, replacing former writer David S. Goyer, who was initially attached to the movie.
While not much is known about this project, Disney is seemingly going forward with it, and with Willimon and Mangold teaming up,...
Beau Willimon became famous for his work on The Ides of March and House of Cards before ultimately working on the first season of the acclaimed series Andor. He will now be joining Mangold, who is directing the movie, for an epic new movie, replacing former writer David S. Goyer, who was initially attached to the movie.
While not much is known about this project, Disney is seemingly going forward with it, and with Willimon and Mangold teaming up,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Although the overall Star Wars franchise continues to somewhat thrive thanks to its recent series and TV shows, the theatrical aspect of the saga isn’t exactly on the same page. If anything, fans are pretty much tired of the damage that has been done to the Sw franchise, especially to its films. But now that James Mangold is attached to the colossal saga, all of this seems to be about to change.
Star Wars.
As fans already know, the renowned mastermind of the action genre is all set to helm one of the upcoming films for the sci-fi franchise, Dawn of the Jedi. But he isn’t the only mastermind connected to the film. Recent reports claim writer Beau Willimon has joined the director for this project, meaning only one thing: Mangold’s film could revive the franchise like fire!
James Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi Could be...
Star Wars.
As fans already know, the renowned mastermind of the action genre is all set to helm one of the upcoming films for the sci-fi franchise, Dawn of the Jedi. But he isn’t the only mastermind connected to the film. Recent reports claim writer Beau Willimon has joined the director for this project, meaning only one thing: Mangold’s film could revive the franchise like fire!
James Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi Could be...
- 4/6/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
After years of exile on planet Disney+, Lucasfilm’s plan to marshal “Star Wars” back to the big screen is about to take off. Just a few hours after “The Mandalorian & Grogu” landed a summer 2026 release date from Disney, another “Star Wars” film from director James Mangold is starting to take shape. And it’s re-enlisting too. Beau Willimon, one of Tony Gilroy’s writers on the “Rogue One” prequel series “Andor,” has been hired to co-write Mangold’s “Star Wars” movie, tentatively known as “Dawn Of The Jedi” (via THR).
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- 4/6/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
Apple TV’s “Slow Horses” has quickly become one of television’s most exciting shows. Based on the book by Mick Herron, the show combines razor-sharp writing (from showrunner Will Smith of “The Thick of It” fame) with masterclass acting from the likes of Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas.
The series follows the lives of those working at Slough House, a division of MI5 where disgraced agents who have made mistakes are exiled. It’s full of wit and humor, as one would expect from a show created by an alum of “The Thick of It,” but it’s also a genuine thriller, too, as all the best spy stories are. And critics have fallen for it since its inception, continuing to heap praise on this third season.
Fran Hoepfner (Slate) noted: “Part ‘Killing Eve’, part John le Carré lite, ‘Slow Horses’ continues to stand head and shoulders above...
The series follows the lives of those working at Slough House, a division of MI5 where disgraced agents who have made mistakes are exiled. It’s full of wit and humor, as one would expect from a show created by an alum of “The Thick of It,” but it’s also a genuine thriller, too, as all the best spy stories are. And critics have fallen for it since its inception, continuing to heap praise on this third season.
Fran Hoepfner (Slate) noted: “Part ‘Killing Eve’, part John le Carré lite, ‘Slow Horses’ continues to stand head and shoulders above...
- 4/5/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
THR reports that Beau Willimon is set to co-write the script for James Mangold’s Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi.
Willimon is a playwright and screenwriter best known for developing House of Cards for Netflix, but he also has some Star Wars experience as he worked on the first season of Andor, writing three episodes of the critically acclaimed series. He will co-write the script for Dawn of the Jedi (which is just a working title) alongside Mangold, who will also direct.
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We don’t know all that much about the project, only that it will take place 25,000 years before the Skywalker Saga and explore the first Jedi and the discovery of the Force. “It was something that Jim [Mangold] immediately sparked to, and I think it’s a really nice compliment to what we...
Willimon is a playwright and screenwriter best known for developing House of Cards for Netflix, but he also has some Star Wars experience as he worked on the first season of Andor, writing three episodes of the critically acclaimed series. He will co-write the script for Dawn of the Jedi (which is just a working title) alongside Mangold, who will also direct.
Related Timothée Chalamet goes full Bob Dylan in new set photos from A Complete Unknown
We don’t know all that much about the project, only that it will take place 25,000 years before the Skywalker Saga and explore the first Jedi and the discovery of the Force. “It was something that Jim [Mangold] immediately sparked to, and I think it’s a really nice compliment to what we...
- 4/5/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
One of several "Star Wars" movies currently in development at Lucasfilm just took a major step forward. Writer Beau Willimon is now set to co-write director James Mangold's upcoming adventure in a galaxy far, far away. Willimon will pen the script alongside Mangold for what is tentatively titled "Dawn of the Jedi", which was first announced last year during Star Wars Celebration.
The news comes to us from The Hollywood Reporter. Willimon is perhaps best known for creating Netflix's "House of Cards." However, "Star Wars" fans will know him best as one of the writers of "Andor," the much-acclaimed Disney+ series about Cassian Andor. Most notably, he penned the episode "One Way Out," which is widely considered to be one of the best episodes of television in the history of the franchise. Willimon was nominated for an Emmy for his work on the episode. Now, he's getting the chance to tackle a movie.
The news comes to us from The Hollywood Reporter. Willimon is perhaps best known for creating Netflix's "House of Cards." However, "Star Wars" fans will know him best as one of the writers of "Andor," the much-acclaimed Disney+ series about Cassian Andor. Most notably, he penned the episode "One Way Out," which is widely considered to be one of the best episodes of television in the history of the franchise. Willimon was nominated for an Emmy for his work on the episode. Now, he's getting the chance to tackle a movie.
- 4/5/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Beau Willimon (Andor) has been tapped to co-write Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi (working title) alongside the film’s director James Mangold, Deadline can confirm.
First announced at last year’s Star Wars Celebration in London, the project will take place 25,000 years before any Star Wars story we’ve seen before, honing in on the origins of the Force. A release date for the film has not yet been set. Next on the docket for distribution, as far as Star Wars films go, is The Mandalorian & Grogu, which earlier today was dated for May 22, 2026.
Emmy-nominated for his writing on Disney+’s Star Wars series Andor, starring Diego Luna, Willimon is best known for creating Netflix’s acclaimed political drama House of Cards, which ran for six seasons. More recently creating Hulu’s sci-fi drama series The First, he earned an Oscar nomination for his co-writing of the political thriller The Ides of March,...
First announced at last year’s Star Wars Celebration in London, the project will take place 25,000 years before any Star Wars story we’ve seen before, honing in on the origins of the Force. A release date for the film has not yet been set. Next on the docket for distribution, as far as Star Wars films go, is The Mandalorian & Grogu, which earlier today was dated for May 22, 2026.
Emmy-nominated for his writing on Disney+’s Star Wars series Andor, starring Diego Luna, Willimon is best known for creating Netflix’s acclaimed political drama House of Cards, which ran for six seasons. More recently creating Hulu’s sci-fi drama series The First, he earned an Oscar nomination for his co-writing of the political thriller The Ides of March,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“House of Cards” creator Beau Willimon will co-write the script for “Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi.”
He’ll pen the Lucasfilm project alongside James Mangold, who will also direct the film. It will trace the origins of the Force and will be set 25,000 years before any other “Star Wars” project previously seen.
“It’s a chance to tell the entire story of its own, the birth of the force,” Mangold told Variety in 2023 when the film was announced. “When I first talked to Kathy Kennedy about it, I just said, ‘I just see this opening to make kind of a ‘Ben-Hur’ or ‘The 10 Commandments’ about the birth of the force.’ The force has become a kind of religious legend that spans through all these movies. But where did it come from? How is it found? Who found it? Who was the first Jedi? And that’s what I’m writing right now.
He’ll pen the Lucasfilm project alongside James Mangold, who will also direct the film. It will trace the origins of the Force and will be set 25,000 years before any other “Star Wars” project previously seen.
“It’s a chance to tell the entire story of its own, the birth of the force,” Mangold told Variety in 2023 when the film was announced. “When I first talked to Kathy Kennedy about it, I just said, ‘I just see this opening to make kind of a ‘Ben-Hur’ or ‘The 10 Commandments’ about the birth of the force.’ The force has become a kind of religious legend that spans through all these movies. But where did it come from? How is it found? Who found it? Who was the first Jedi? And that’s what I’m writing right now.
- 4/5/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Beau Willimon is going from House of Cards to House of Jedi.
The playwright and screenwriter has been tapped to work the script for Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, Lucasfilm’s feature that is to be directed by James Mangold.
Willimon is joining Mangold to write the script for the project that will trace the origins of the Force and be set 25,000 years before any of the timelines and stories told by the movies and shows so far.
Dawn of the Jedi, which is a working title, was first unveiled almost exactly one year ago, at the last Star Wars Celebration, held in London in April 2023.
“When I first started talking to Kathy [Kennedy] about doing one of these pictures, what occurred to me was thinking about what kind of genre of movie within Star Wars I wanted to do,” Mangold said at the time. “And I thought about a biblical epic,...
The playwright and screenwriter has been tapped to work the script for Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, Lucasfilm’s feature that is to be directed by James Mangold.
Willimon is joining Mangold to write the script for the project that will trace the origins of the Force and be set 25,000 years before any of the timelines and stories told by the movies and shows so far.
Dawn of the Jedi, which is a working title, was first unveiled almost exactly one year ago, at the last Star Wars Celebration, held in London in April 2023.
“When I first started talking to Kathy [Kennedy] about doing one of these pictures, what occurred to me was thinking about what kind of genre of movie within Star Wars I wanted to do,” Mangold said at the time. “And I thought about a biblical epic,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney first announced that it would be rolling out anti-password-sharing rules in August 2023 and now, CEO Bob Iger has confirmed that the company would be moving forward with those plans beginning in June. In a wide-ranging interview with CNBC the day after Disney won a contentious board election against activist investor Nelson Peltz, Iger’s announcement indicates changes coming to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ in the coming months.
Disney will begin enforcing password-sharing rules in some countries in June before a wider launch in September. The company also plans to launch paid-sharing in conjunction with the rule changes. CEO Bob Iger hopes to simulate Netflix’s success in monetizing every possible streaming user. Sign Up Now $7.99+ / month disneyplus.com
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Disney will begin enforcing password-sharing rules in some countries in June before a wider launch in September. The company also plans to launch paid-sharing in conjunction with the rule changes. CEO Bob Iger hopes to simulate Netflix’s success in monetizing every possible streaming user. Sign Up Now $7.99+ / month disneyplus.com
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Following the August announcement that Disney was ready to begin moving forward with a password-sharing crackdown in 2024, the company started updating...
- 4/4/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
If you’re looking for a new live TV streaming service, is YouTube TV or Hulu Live TV a better choice? The decision may depend on what you value most. Both are excellent streaming options with lots of pros and cons. If you’d like a quick comparison, check out The Streamable’s Service Matchmaker. Best of all, there are no long-term contracts. You’ll only pay for one month at a time. Let’s dig in to compare your options.
Winner on Price: YouTube TV
Winner on Overall Channels: Hulu Live TV
Winner on Local Channels: Draw
Winner on Sports Channels: Draw
Winner on Included Features: Hulu Live TV
Verdict
Winner on Price: YouTube TV
Hulu clocks in at $76.99 / month and YouTube TV is $72.99 / month. But remember that Hulu Live TV automatically gives you free Disney+ and ESPN+. Hulu gives you much more bang for your buck, especially since...
Winner on Price: YouTube TV
Winner on Overall Channels: Hulu Live TV
Winner on Local Channels: Draw
Winner on Sports Channels: Draw
Winner on Included Features: Hulu Live TV
Verdict
Winner on Price: YouTube TV
Hulu clocks in at $76.99 / month and YouTube TV is $72.99 / month. But remember that Hulu Live TV automatically gives you free Disney+ and ESPN+. Hulu gives you much more bang for your buck, especially since...
- 4/3/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Hulu Live TV offers a great on-demand catalog and dozens of popular TV channels. Peacock provides lots of important live sports, great movies, and original series. But can you watch both services on the same platform? We’ll explain the differences in the services and how you can start watching both today.
Is There a Combination Option for Hulu and Peacock?
What Is Peacock?
What is Hulu Live TV?
Comparing Hulu Live TV to Other Providers
Is There a Combination Option for Hulu and Peacock?
No, there is not one subscription for both services. Hulu has several different versions. There’s the standalone Hulu on-demand video service. There’s the Hulu with Live TV. And Hulu also offers the option to bundle Disney+ and ESPN+. But all of those services are owned by Disney. Peacock is owned by Comcast.
Since Hulu and Peacock are entirely separate services, you can subscribe...
Is There a Combination Option for Hulu and Peacock?
What Is Peacock?
What is Hulu Live TV?
Comparing Hulu Live TV to Other Providers
Is There a Combination Option for Hulu and Peacock?
No, there is not one subscription for both services. Hulu has several different versions. There’s the standalone Hulu on-demand video service. There’s the Hulu with Live TV. And Hulu also offers the option to bundle Disney+ and ESPN+. But all of those services are owned by Disney. Peacock is owned by Comcast.
Since Hulu and Peacock are entirely separate services, you can subscribe...
- 4/3/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
they say that a wish is a dream your heart makes, and never has that been more true than in Disney’s latest animated musical “Wish.” The film, which premieres on Disney+ on Wednesday, April 3, celebrates the centennial birthday of the famed family entertainment company with a brand new story. Asha is a young girl who discovers that her home is not as perfect as she is being led to believe. With the help of some of her friends, she sets out to confront the dastardly King Magnifico and restore what has been stolen from the citizens of Rosas. You can watch with a subscription to Disney+.
How to Watch Disney Animated Movie 'Wish' When: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Where: Disney+ Stream: Watch with a subscription to Disney+. Sign Up Now$7.99+ / month disneyplus.com
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In the Kingdom of Rosas,...
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About Disney Animated Movie 'Wish'
In the Kingdom of Rosas,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
As streaming prices soar higher we’re always looking for ways to cut costs. One of the smartest ways to save is with an annual plan. Not all services offer them, but if you can afford the early financial hit up front, you can save a bundle over the long haul.
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Max is a subscription video streaming service that gives access to the full HBO library, along with exclusive Max Originals. There are hubs for content from TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery,...
In some cases, streaming services are available as add-ons to Prime Video. We recommend starting with a free trial that way. You’ll be able to sample the service for a full week. Unfortunately, you are not able to add annual plans to Prime Video add-ons.
Major Streamer Annual Discounts
Annual Discounts Over 30%
Annual Discounts 29-17%
Annual Discounts 16% or Less
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Max is a subscription video streaming service that gives access to the full HBO library, along with exclusive Max Originals. There are hubs for content from TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Exclusive: Paramount Pictures has rounded out the cast of Vicious, its horror film starring Dakota Fanning. New additions include Kathryn Hunter (Poor Things), Tony Award nominee Mary McCormack (The West Wing), Rachel Blanchard (The Summer I Turned Pretty), Devyn Nekoda (Scream VI), Klea Scott (Millennium), and Emily Mitchell (Ordinary Angels).
An Atlas Independent production, the film follows a young woman who, after being left with a strange present from a late-night visitor, must spend the night fighting for her existence as she slips down a disturbing rabbit hole contained inside the gift.
Bryan Bertino (The Strangers) is directing from his own script, with Richard Suckle producing. Melinda Whitaker serves as executive producer. Pic is slated for release in theaters on August 8, 2025.
Recently, Hunter has been seen in Yorgos Lanthimos’s Poor Things, as well as Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth, also appearing on shows like Andor and Landscapers.
An Atlas Independent production, the film follows a young woman who, after being left with a strange present from a late-night visitor, must spend the night fighting for her existence as she slips down a disturbing rabbit hole contained inside the gift.
Bryan Bertino (The Strangers) is directing from his own script, with Richard Suckle producing. Melinda Whitaker serves as executive producer. Pic is slated for release in theaters on August 8, 2025.
Recently, Hunter has been seen in Yorgos Lanthimos’s Poor Things, as well as Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth, also appearing on shows like Andor and Landscapers.
- 4/1/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
In Gareth Edwards' 2016 studio-sanctioned fan film "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," a group of brave Rebels defy their superior officers, go rogue, and steal the blueprints for the Death Star, a planet-killing machine run by the evil Empire. The thieves are all killed in the process (spoilers?), but their mission will prove successful. "Rogue One" doesn't make explicit what will be done with the Death Star blueprints, but the filmmakers made the assumption that everyone in the audience had already seen George Lucas' 1977 "Star Wars" film, and trusted them to connect the dots. "Rogue One" also inspired a spinoff TV series called "Andor," which many critics have said is one of the best dramas to come from the "Star Wars" universe in years.
In "Rogue One," actor Alan Tudyk played the droid K-2So, providing the character's voice and body movements via motion capture technology. K-2So was once...
In "Rogue One," actor Alan Tudyk played the droid K-2So, providing the character's voice and body movements via motion capture technology. K-2So was once...
- 4/1/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
When clever and courageous Nell Jackson finds herself framed for murder, she must turn to life on the lam as the most feared highwaywoman in war-torn England. Helped by a magical spirit, Nell only has to wait for fate to reveal her freedom. Created by Sally Wainwright and starring Louisa Harland (“Derry Girls”), “Renegade Nell” will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on Friday, March 29. You can watch Renegade Nell: Season 1 with a subscription to Disney+.
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About ‘Renegade Nell’ Series Premiere
Created by Sally Wainwright, the new British action-adventure fantasy series “Renegade Nell” stars Louisa Harland (“Derry Girls”) as the quick-witted and courageous Nell Jackson, who finds herself framed for murder and becomes the most notorious outlaw in 18th century England.
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About ‘Renegade Nell’ Series Premiere
Created by Sally Wainwright, the new British action-adventure fantasy series “Renegade Nell” stars Louisa Harland (“Derry Girls”) as the quick-witted and courageous Nell Jackson, who finds herself framed for murder and becomes the most notorious outlaw in 18th century England.
- 3/29/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
When a franchise has lasted for upwards of half a century and is still going strong, the decision-makers in charge will inevitably run into one pressing question above all others: Where do we go next? "Star Trek" became a beloved institution among the nerdiest of fans for a pretty good reason, largely because of its wholesale commitment to treading new ground and envisioning a new future. But with the franchise firing on all cylinders these days and no signs of slowing down anytime soon, writers have become increasingly hard-pressed to boldly go where no others have gone before ... literally speaking, that is, since recent "Star Trek" shows like "Strange New Worlds," "Lower Decks," "Discovery," "Picard," and more have filled in all sorts of gaps in the official canon.
It's no secret that Paramount is eager to get back in the big-screen business for "Trek," however, and one of the more...
It's no secret that Paramount is eager to get back in the big-screen business for "Trek," however, and one of the more...
- 3/27/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
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