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‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is a 2018 romantic fantasy novel by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi. It’s her first book and the start of the ‘Legacy of Orïsha’ trilogy. The story follows Zélie Adebola, a young girl trying to bring magic back to the kingdom of Orïsha after the ruling class, the kosidáns, wiped out the maji, her people who once wielded magic.

Adeyemi spent 18 months and 45 drafts writing the novel, drawing inspiration from books like ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘An Ember in the Ashes,’ West African mythology, and Yoruba culture. She was also influenced by the pain of police violence against Black Americans.

The book was a huge success. It debuted at number one on ‘The New York Times’ Best Seller list for young adult books and received praise for tackling themes like oppression, racism, and slavery. It’s also a coming-of-age tale about young people finding the power to make change.

Natalie Portman's Queen Padmé Amidala played a vital role in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, but didn't live to witness the events of A New Hope and beyond after passing away while giving birth to twins Luke and Leia at the end of Revenge of the Sith.

Amidala's death is what ultimately pushed Anakin Skywalker to fully abandon the path of the Jedi and allow himself to be consumed be the Dark Side of the Force.

The Disney+ Star Wars shows have allowed us to revisit earlier timelines in the Galaxy Far, Far Away, and though we have seen both Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen reprise their respective roles as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin/Darth Vader, Padme has yet to make an appearance. She has showed up in The Clone Wars animated series and several Star Wars novels, but we haven't seen her in live-action since Rots.

Honestly, the...

‘The Flash’ director Andy Muschietti thinks ‘The Flash’ failed because it didn’t “appeal to all four quadrants” of moviegoer demographics.The 51-year-old filmmaker helmed the 2023 DC Comics blockbuster - which starred Ezra Miller as the titular hero - has theorised the superhero flick flopped because it couldn’t attract a wide enough audience.During an appearance on Argentina’s Radio Tu, Muschietti said: “‘The Flash failed’, among all the other reasons because it wasn't a movie that appealed to all four quadrants.“It failed at that.”The ‘It’ director added general audiences “just don’t care about The Flash as a character” as much as other DC heroes like Batman or Superman.He continued: “When you spend $200 million making a movie, Warner [Bros.] wants to bring even your grandmother to the theatres. “And I've found in private conversations that a lot of people just don't care about The Flash as a character.

Star Wars fans had wondered if we might see Baylan Skoll in the galaxy far, far away again despite actor Ray Stevenson's passing, and we now have confirmation that the character will return for the upcoming second season of Ahsoka.

First reported by Jeff Sneider and later confirmed by THR, Scottish actor Rory McCann, best known for playing The Hound on HBO’s Game of Thrones, is set to take over as Skoll in season 2 of the Disney+ Star Wars series.

Stevenson, who sadly died back in May of 2023 just before his 58th birthday, played the villainous(?) former Jedi in the series, and the finale featured his last scene as the character, as we see the powerful Force-wielder standing on the ruins of a mountain-sized sculpture of the Mortis gods.

Skoll didn't have a big part to play in the events of the concluding episode, but Stevenson would undoubtedly...

After multiple issues, controversies, personnel changes, and mergers, the Dceu is finally done and dusted, with James Gunn taking over the reins as co-chief of DC Studios along with Peter Safran. The franchise, which was supposed to be a competitor to the MCU, crashed and burned but it was not without some genuinely good films.

The SnyderVerse is never happening. It is a miracle that fans even got the Snyder Cut. However, like how Gunn took the disastrous Suicide Squad and gave it a good direction with The Suicide Squad, there are a few more films from the Dceu that deserved better. Here are four films that need a second chance in the Dcu.

1. The Flash Ezra Miller in The Flash | Credits: Warner Bros.

This one had every obstacle thrown at it and while it is admirable that The Flash finally did release, the underwhelming quality of the film ultimately...

With every awards season comes something new: emerging talent, groundbreaking technology, fresh storylines. This season, at least six new directors hit the ground running. Actor Embeth Davidtz (Schindler’s List, Matilda and The Morning Show) wrote and made her feature directorial debut, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight, about a white Zimbabwean family following the Rhodesian Bush War; actor Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire, Fargo, American Hustle), a grandson of John Huston, wrote and helmed the boxing drama Day of the Fight; Malcolm Washington, son of Denzel Washington, co-wrote and directed The Piano Lesson, based on the August Wilson play; cinematographer Rachel Morrison (Black Panther, Mudbound) jumped behind the camera for The Fire Inside,another boxing movie; Josh Margolin wrote and directed Thelma, based on something that happened to his grandmother; and film editor William Goldenberg (Argo, Zero Dark Thirty) helmed Unstoppable, about a boxer born with one leg.

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It has already been five years since Disney+'s successful launch with its premier live-action Star Wars series, The Mandalorian. With three seasons and twenty-four chapters in total, each episode is sure to pack a punch. However, some stand out as extra-special.

Here are the 5 best episodes of The Mandalorian in the past 5 years.

5. Chapter 1: The Mandalorian

Taika Waititi is Ig-11 in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian.

The Mandalorian came out the gates swinging when it first launched in November of 2019 as the flagship series of Disney+. The first episode is as important as any episode in the series as it had to drive home the premise of the show while hooking the audience onto what could happen next. The reveal of what would then be known to the world only as ‘Baby Yoda’ as the target for Bounty Hunter ‘Mando’ set the Star Wars fanbase ablaze while surprisingly...

The sports genre can tell every kind of story, from a heartwarming underdog's redemption to a swan song for an aging star or a comedic twist on the sport at hand. With Yassir and Isaiah Lester's The Gutter, the filmmaking duo attempt to strike a chord similar to the likes of the Farrelly brothers' Kingpin and Rick Famuyiwa's Dope, delivering broadly humorous jokes amid a tale of an unlikely bowling superstar. And while they do often find their own unique rhythm, the movie still often largely feels too familiar to fully stand out.

The Gutter

Director Isaiah Lester, Yassir LesterRelease Date March 12, 2024Writers Yassir LesterCast Paul Scheer, Susan Sarandon, D'Arcy Carden, Adam Brody, Kim Fields, Shameik Moore, Paul Reiser, Adam PallyRuntime 89 MinutesGenres Comedy

The Gutter is led by Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse's Shameik Moore as Walt, a ne'er-do-well twentysomething who lands a job at a local rundown bowling alley.

When The Mandalorian started, it was an "adventure of the week" style that was, in many ways, also character-driven at the same time.

The earlier episodes allowed us to look at the galaxy through Din Djarin's eyes, but as the series progressed, Din's world became both larger and smaller. It became larger as his potential grew, and he opened his heart to new experiences, but it became smaller as he began to meet characters who knew more of the galaxy and its history than him. That's not necessarily a bad thing, and it wasn't an issue for the series until Season 3.

The Mandalorian Season 3 is where things undoubtedly began to go awry for the series, largely from the fact that while the story became larger in scope, focus shifted away from the titular Mandalorian. The Season 3 promotional tour was marred by controversial and confusing statements from the show's producers,...

Even in the established Star Wars canon, one can argue that there are two different versions of Grand Admiral Thrawn in the Star Wars galaxy. Created by author Timothy Zahn, Thrawn was a major villain in the wake of Return of the Jedi, as seen in books that are now considered to be non-canon Legends. However, Thrawn has since been brought to the official canon thanks to Dave Filoni's animated series Star Wars Rebels, a live-action debut in Ahsoka, as well as new canon books from Zahn. However, there are still some discrepancies between Filoni and Zahn's versions of Thrawn.

At present, Grand Admiral Thrawn is positioned to become a major threat during the New Republic Era, just like his Legends counterpart. Having returned to the known Star Wars galaxy after years in exile, many expect Thrawn to be the main villain in Filoni's upcoming movie that will reportedly...

Exclusive: Lynn Whitfield will have an expanded role in The Chi moving forward, as the actress has been upped from guest star to series regular for Season 7.

Whitfield stars as Alicia, an intimidating, fearless and powerful matriarch who is laser-focused on avenging her brother’s murder. Last season, she squared off with rival villain Douda (Curtiss Cook), ultimately losing her son (guest star Iman Shumpert) to gun violence in the process.

Season 6 wrapped in June and set a new record for the series as the most-streamed season The Chi has ever seen, Deadline can also reveal exclusively, meaning that the season held onto momentum that began when the second half premiered in May.

The May 12 episode scored nearly 2M viewers across platforms in its first seven days, up 4% versus the last premiere episode (for the first half of Season 6).

The Chi is created and executive produced by Lena Waithe under...

Thrawn's complex character and goals set him apart from other Star Wars villains, seeking influence rather than power. Artist Kiara's Ahsoka artwork captures anticipation for Thrawn's return, showing growth and improvement over time. Ahsoka season 2 brings excitement as we anticipate the interaction between Ahsoka and the returning Grand Admiral Thrawn.

Many believe Ahsoka season 2 will feature more of Grand Admiral Thrawn, and this incredible Star Wars art perfectly captures the sense of anticipation. Thrawn was lost in hyperspace at the end of Star Wars Rebels,stranded on the distant planet of Peridea with Ezra Bridger for years. Before that, he was a member of the Imperial Military, often going head-to-head with the Rebel Alliance. Though Thrawn was not a direct enemy of Ahsoka specifically, Ahsokas past as a Jedi and her allegiance to the crew of the Ghost.

Artist Kiara posted her Ahsoka artwork on Instagram, pairing the image...

Exclusive: Power alum Rotimi is set for a heavily recurring role in the upcoming seventh season of The Chi.

Rotimi plays Charles, Pastor Ezekiel’s (Daniel J. Watts) former assistant who returns to the church for a second chance. The character was introduced in the Season 6 finale and the storyline will continue with Rotimi returning for a multi-episode arc in Season 7.

Created and executive produced by Lena Waithe under her Hillman Grad banner and executive produced by Common (Selma), The Chi centers on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption. The Paramount+ with Showtime series is produced by 20th Television.

Season 6 cast included Jacob Latimore, Alex Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, Luke James and Curtiss Cook.

Along with Waithe and Common, the series...

Star Wars fans wondered if Baylan Skoll would be recast following the death of actor Ray Stevenson, and we may now have our answer.

The season 1 finale of Ahsoka, "The Jedi, The Witch, And The Warlord," unfortunately, served as a farewell to the late Thor and Punisher: Warzone actor, who sadly passed away last May just before his 58th birthday.

Stevenson played a villainous former Jedi in the live-action Star Wars series, and the finale featured his last ever scene as the character, as we see the powerful Force-wielder standing on the ruins of a mountain-sized sculpture of the Mortis gods.

Skoll didn't have a big part to play in the events of the concluding episode, but Stevenson would undoubtedly have reprised the role at some point. Considering how important his character would appear to be to the ongoing story, there's been a lot of speculation that Baylan might be recast down the line,...

Rosario Dawson turned down a Star Trek role for Ahsoka Tano. Dawson is a fan of both Star Trek and Star Wars, and she dreams of playing a Q. She revealed her love for Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Rosario Dawson turned down a mystery role in Star Trek to play Ahsoka Tano. Dawson debuted as Ahsoka in The Mandalorian season 2, and she went on to play the Jedi ronin in Star Wars: Ahsoka. However, Dawson is a fan of both Star Trek and Star Wars, and says it's okay to "cross streams," but Rosario had to choose when both franchises offered her a role.

Appearing on stage at Fan Expo Boston, Rosario Dawson revealed that she was offered a role in a Star Trek on Paramount+ series, but she had already signed on for Ahsoka. Dawson also discussed her love of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart...

Han Solo's history is filled with hilariously nonsensical moments, from absurd bets to outlandish family lore. Chewbacca's life debt to Han was actually flipped in canon, with Chewie saving Han before swearing loyalty. Han Solo's iconic last name "Solo" was given to him by an Imperial officer due to the fact he was traveling "solo."

Though forever beloved by all, several Han Solo storylines and character elements in Star Wars are just hilariously nonsensical. As a third of the core trio of main characters in the original Star Wars trilogy, Han has one of the galaxy's most storied lives. This spans across many years, both in-universe and in real life, stretching from Star Wars Legends (previously known as the Expanded Universe) to Star Wars canon. Such a storied life would no doubt call for some moments and facts that are simply laughable.

This is especially the case for Han Solo,...

Ahead of the highly anticipated season six premiere, Paramount+ with Showtime today announced that it has already given the green light to The Chi Season 7. The first half of season six was record-breaking for The Chi, with the drama series delivering its most-watched season yet on streaming, surging nearly 25 percent over season five.

The second half of season six of The Chi returns on Friday, May 10, on-demand and on streaming for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan before making its on-air debut on Sunday, May 12, at 9 p.m. Et/Pt. The seventh season will start production later this month in Chicago.

“Lena Waithe is a generational storyteller, whose authentic and unflinching narratives in The Chi resonate deeply, offering a powerful lens into both the complexities of life in Chicago as well as the Black experience in America,” said Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Chief Creative Officer,...

“The Chi” has been renewed for Season 7 at Paramount+ with Showtime.

The news comes ahead of the series’ return for the second half of its sixth season, which will debut on Paramount+ with Showtime on May 10 before its linear debut on Showtime on May 12 at 9 p.m.Et/Pt. Like the first half, the second will consist of eight episodes. The seventh season will begin production in Chicago later this month.

“Lena Waithe is a generational storyteller, whose authentic and unflinching narratives in ‘The Chi’ resonate deeply, offering a powerful lens into both the complexities of life in Chicago as well as the Black experience in America,” said Nina L. Diaz, president of content and chief creative officer for Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks. “On the heels of a record-breaking season and ahead of this week’s return, we’re excited to provide fans with the promise...

Showtime is keeping its presence in the Windy City.

The premium outlet, now known as Paramount+ With Showtime, has ordered a seventh season of its drama series The Chi. The renewal for the series, created by Lena Waithe, comes two days ahead of its return to Paramount+ With Showtime for the second half of season six.

Production on the seventh season is slated to begin later this month in Chicago.

“Lena Waithe is a generational storyteller, whose authentic and unflinching narratives in The Chi resonate deeply, offering a powerful lens into both the complexities of life in Chicago as well as the Black experience in America,” said Nina L. Diaz, president of content and chief creative officer for Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks. “On the heels of a record-breaking season and ahead of this week’s return, we’re excited to provide fans with the promise of...

Sundance Institute has announced the 2024 Directors, Screenwriters, and Native Labs fellows.

The Native Lab takes place in person in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from April 29–May 4 and will support four fellows and two artists in residence. The Lab focuses on centring Indigeneity in the storytelling of participants from Native and Indigenous backgrounds and will work on feature film and episodic scripts through one-on-one feedback sections and roundtable discussions with advisors.

The fellows are: Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan (writer-director) with Hum (Phil-usa); Ryland Walker Knight (writer-director) with The Lip Of The World (USA); Charine Pilar Gonzales (writer-director) with Ndn Time (USA...

Sundance Institute announced today the fellows selected for the 2024 Directors, Screenwriters, and Native Labs. The Native Lab in New Mexico will support four fellows and two artists in residence, and the Directors Lab in Colorado will support the development of eight projects with nine fellows, with an additional three fellows also joining for the online Screenwriters Lab held immediately after.

For over four decades, Sundance Institute’s signature labs have provided filmmakers a nurturing, immersive environment to develop their projects and refine their artistic voice under the guidance of accomplished creative advisors.

The 2024 Native Lab, taking place in person in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from April 29–May 4, is designed for participants of Native and Indigenous backgrounds and focuses on centering Indigeneity in their storytelling. Fellows will build community and refine their feature film and episodic scripts through one-on-one feedback sections and roundtable discussions with advisors. Four fellows were selected: three who are U.

Paramount+ with Showtime today released the official trailer and key art for the upcoming second half of season six of The Chi series. The series will return on Friday, May 10, on streaming and on-demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan before making its on-air debut on Sunday, May 12, at 9 p.m. Et/Pt.

The Chi series recently wrapped production in Chicago on the remaining eight episodes of the supersized 16-episode season. Produced entirely in its namesake city, the show is produced by 20th Television.

Created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe under her Hillman Grad banner and executive produced by Academy Award and Emmy winner Common (Selma), The Chi is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.

The record-breaking season-six premiere, which...

Paramount+ with Showtime has released the trailer and key art for the upcoming second half of season six of The Chi, which will return May 10.

The series recently wrapped production in Chicago on the remaining eight episodes of the supersized 16-episode season.

The season-six premiere, which ranks among the top Showtime premieres ever in streaming viewership, picked up with Emmett (Jacob Latimore) and Kiesha’s (Birgundi Baker) blended union tested by his perilous partnership with Douda, (Curtiss Cook), who is dealing with the fallout of Q’s murder and its effect on the shifting loyalty of his inner circle. Victor’s (Luke James) tangled past impacts his new role as city councilman. Newlyweds Jada (Yolonda Ross) and Darnell (Rolando Boyce) fear for son Emmett after he makes a desperate, life-threatening move. Rob (Iman Shumpert) and Tiff’s (Hannaha Hall) cannabis business and Jake’s (Michael V. Epps) apparel line take off,...

Exclusive: Showtime’s The Chi will feature four additional new actors in recurring guest star roles when Part 2 of Season 6 premieres on May 10. They are Kadeem Hardison (A Different World), Leon (Swarm), Brett Gray (I’m A Virgo) and Daniel J. Watts (Werewolf By Night).

Hardison plays Professor Gardner, a college literature professor; Leon plays Alonzo, a charming, street-savvy attorney with old ties to Alicia (guest star Lynn Whitfield); Gray plays Damien, a whip-smart young man who will impact Emmett’s (Jacob Latimore) life in more ways than one; Watts plays Pastor Ezekiel, a charismatic pastor of a megachurch.

Created and executive produced by Lena Waithe under her Hillman Grad banner and executive produced by Common, The Chi is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.

In Season...

Gina Carano has filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney Co. and Lucasfilm over her “The Mandalorian” exit.

Carano was fired in February 2021 from the Disney+ series; she portrayed character Cara Dune.

Now, Carano’s legal filing (via The Hollywood Reporter) cites that she was fired for discrimination and wrongful termination. Carano alleged she was fired for her political affiliations and gender. She is seeking a court order for Lucasfilm to recast her, and $75,000, plus punitive damages.

IndieWire has reached out to Disney for comment.

“Some of us have been unjustly singled out, harassed, persecuted and had our livelihoods stripped away because we dared to encourage conversation, asked questions, and refused to go along with the mob,” Carano said in a statement. Carano also shared a lengthy statement on X.

Elon Musk, owner of X, is helping fund Carano’s lawsuit. In 2022, Carano starred in and produced the movie “Terror on the Prairie...

Pedro Pascal has been advocating for a movie adaptation of The Mandalorian for over two years, showing his enthusiasm and commitment to the future of the franchise. Pascal's early interviews and statements prove that he was eager to see The Mandalorian transition into a film, even predicting that the idea would become a conversation in the future. Despite his busy schedule, Pascal is ready to take on a more active role in The Mandalorian & Grogu movie and has expressed his dedication to the franchise, reassuring viewers of his involvement in its future.

The Mandalorian star and Din Djarin actor Pedro Pascal has been pushing for Star Wars to make The Mandalorian & Grogu movie for 2 years, as revealed by a resurfaced interview. Pascal has received a surge of fame along with his iconic Mandalorian bounty hunter character ever since the debut of The Mandalorian TV show in 2019. Despite...

WhatsApp and Giannis Antetokounmpo are teaming up to release “Ugo: A Homecoming Story,” an original documentary that takes fans along as the Greek-Nigerian NBA superstar returns to Nigeria for the first time.

The film is directed by Rick Famuyiwa, the filmmaker behind “Dope” and “The Mandalorian,” and will be available to view on YouTube and in select markets on Prime Video starting Jan. 16. It is WhatsApp’s latest feature-length documentary. The service previously released the 2022 short film “Naija Odyssey.” Both films examine topics like family bonds, cultural discovery and personal identity.

“Ugo” gets its title after Antetokounmpo’s Nigerian birth name. The film is a fly-on-the-wall account of Antetokounmpo’s inaugural visit to his homeland, where he is accompanied by his mother, who emigrated from Nigeria to Greece 35 years ago. Together, they delve into their family’s heritage and Nigerian traditions, strengthening Antetokounmpo’s connection to his culture. Antetokounmpo plays...

“Ahsoka” Season 2 is in development with creator Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm has confirmed.

The news came with the reveal of the new “Star Wars” film “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” directed by Jon Favreau, which was unveiled Tuesday morning.

“‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ will lead Lucasfilm’s ongoing feature-development slate, including films helmed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, and Dave Filoni, who is also currently developing ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2, among those in the works,” the announcement said.

“Ahsoka,” which aired its Season 1 finale on Oct. 3, starred Rosario Dawson as the fan-favorite Jedi, who’s trying to save the galaxy from Grand Admiral Thrawn, a new threat after the fall of the Galactic Empire. Dawson first brought Ahsoka Tano to live-action in “The Mandalorian” Season 2 and also appeared on “The Book of Boba Fett.”

In addition to Dawson, “Ahsoka” Season 1 starred Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Mandalorian warrior Sabine Wren, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as New Republic general Hera Syndulla,...

The space station operated by Ranzar Malk is named "The Roost" and is unlikely to appear again after its destruction. Din Djarin lacks confidence in a fight against Burg, but proves himself capable in their actual fight. Migs Mayfeld intended to provoke Din into fighting him early on, with the plan to betray him and earn more credits.

4 years ago today, The Mandalorian season 1, episode 6 "Chapter 6: The Prisoner" premiered - and it's changed in several ways since. Directed by Rick Famuyiwa and written by Christopher Yost, this episode is the last of three back-to-back episodic adventures bridging the season's opening arc and the two-part finale together. "Chapter 6: The Prisoner" embodies the classic heist trope of a Western while giving it a perfect spin for the Star Wars galaxy, following episode 4's team-up against bandits and episode 5's partnership with a rookie hunter.

The episode follows Pedro Pascal's...

The Flash star Kiersey Clemons shared she is "so happy" to "move on" from the DC film's troubled production.

Clemons was announced as the first choice to play Iris West back in 2016 when Rick Famuyiwa was set to direct. Over the years, many things about the film changed, leading to what fans eventually got in 2023.

Previously, the actress admitted in an interview with Nylon, the "whole thing made [her] cry more than it made [her] smile."

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The Flash faced numerous challenges, including delays and director changes, before finally hitting theaters in June 2023. The film received mixed reviews, with criticism directed towards its visual effects, controversial cameos, and lack of significant changes to the franchise. Despite initial expectations of a franchise reboot, The Flash ultimately concluded without fully resetting the universe, setting the stage for a future reboot after Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

DC's The Flash sped into theaters in June 2023, giving Ezra Miller's Barry Allen a final, complicated solo film for the Dceu. The studio announced plans for The Flash back in 2014 after Miller was cast as the Scarlet Speedster for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Production continued on the movie as they made additional appearances in Suicide Squad and Justice League. With the new path of the DC Universe laid out by James Gunn and Peter Safran, it initially appeared to be...

Spoiler Alert: This recap contains spoilers from the Season 1 finale of Disney+/Lucasfilm’s Ahsoka, directed by Rick Famuyiwa and written by Dave Filoni.

Heading into tonight’s Season 1 finale of Ahsoka, fans knew we were flying to a cliffhanger; that Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen) would make the jump to hyperspace via the space loop while some portion of Ahsoka and friends would be left behind without a prayer in the midst of the green tundra tumbleweeds of Peridea in a galaxy far, far away.

What didn’t happen in this episode were any major cameos from Star Wars canon dramatis personae of yore, i.e., Princess Leia or Luke Skywalker or Boba Fett or Baby Yoda. No, we got our fill of that with C-3Po in the last episode, when he appeared to defend Hera’s rogue mission before the snarky Galactic council.

Where do we go from here?...

Samuel L. Jackson is a legendary actor, an anime connoisseur, the man with a thousand franchises, and the baddest guy alive. Jackson is responsible for some of the most iconic characters in modern cinema, and also one notorious potty mouth — even if Jonah Hill is the one with the record for most cursing in film — which made his role in "Star Wars" more than a bit strange.

When he was first introduced in "The Phantom Menace," Mace Windu spent most of the runtime sitting on a chair in the Jedi Council Chamber, talking down to Anakin and not much else. It wasn't until "Attack of the Clones" that Mace Windu finally reached the potential of a "Star Wars" character played by Samuel L. Jackson, wielding the first purple lightsaber in live-action "Star Wars," being a badass that stops parties, and giving us some of the best fighting moves in the prequels.

Zack Snyder had big plans for his Justice League sequels, which potentially would have led to him involving Reverse-Flash in his Knightmare timeline. Storyboard artist Jay Oliva revealed details about Snyder's plans, suggesting that Reverse-Flash would be a surprise key player in the Knightmare timeline. Snyder had intended for his Flashpoint film to serve as a pivot point, rebooting the Dceu and allowing his story to be fully concluded. Reverse-Flash may have played a significant role in this.

Zack Snyder's Knightmare timeline was a huge part of his Justice League sequel plans, and new reveals about Snyder's roadmap could indicate that Reverse-Flash was to be involved. Following the release of Zack Snyder's Justice League in 2021, Snyder's unmade Justice League sequels have grown increasingly legendary. Despite DC Studios forthcoming Dcu reboot plans, calls of #RestoreTheSnyderVerse continue to reverberate online, with interest in Snyder's plans having also seen an unexpected bombshell from storyboard artist Jay Oliva.

Star Wars fans will now be getting their live-action Ahsoka series a little bit sooner. But also a bit later…?

The Rosario Dawson-led offshoot of The Mandalorian — which was previously earmarked for an Aug. 23 release — will now release its first two episodes on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 9/8c.

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Following that double-episode debut, the eight-episode Season 1 will release new episodes weekly, every Tuesday evening at 9 pm Et.

Zack Snyder's original Dceu plans included a built-in end and reboot, allowing the actors to move on to other projects and DC to recast iconic roles. Snyder's planned trilogy of The Flash movies would have set up the Dceu's main villain, Eobard Thawne, and Flashpoint would have reset the universe. Snyder's Dceu plans could have addressed the complaints about the MCU, providing a clear ending and allowing new actors to take on iconic roles like Batman and Superman.

Zack Snyder's original Dceu plans would have avoided a major Marvel Cinematic Universe complaint post-Avengers: Endgame. Snyder directed three movies for DC, starting the Dceu with 2013's Man of Steel, the movie that introduced Henry Cavill's Superman and showed a lot of promise for what DC's movie future could hold. Then came 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the most divisive Dceu movie, which caused a major franchise shift in direction.

Dope Dope, Itvx, streaming now

A whole raft of new films have dropped on Itvx this week, including this coming-of-age charmer from Rick Famuyiwa, who has recently been directing and producing The Mandelorian. Three adorable school nerds, Malcolm (Shameik Moore), Jib (Tony Revolori) and Diggy (Kiersey Clemons) find themselves mixed up with drugs. With a similar energy to John Hughes' teen movies but with just a fraction more edge, Famuyiwa keeps the comedy coming, while also employing some sharp plot manoeuvring to ensure there's barely a dull moment.

'71, Netflix, streaming now

Black Watch playwright Gregory Burke invites us to spend a night at the 'hellmouth' that was Belfast Falls Road in 1971, as seen through the eyes of young British squaddie Gary Hook (Jack O'Connell) on his first tour of duty. Things go wrong fast and he finds himself trapped in no-man's land with all hell breaking loose. Burke is interested in.

When Zack Snyder’s ‘Man of Steel’ was released in 2013, we all thought a new era of DC had started since the movie was supposed to kick off a cinematic universe that was supposed to bring DC into the cinematic universe race with Marvel. However, ‘Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice’ received a mixed critical response, and despite grossing over $800 million worldwide, it was deemed a commercial disappointment since it was the first live-action movie that assembled Batman and Superman together.

In 2014, Warner Bros. and DC revealed their planned slate of DC movies, which included many solo movies like ‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘Aquaman,’ ‘The Flash,’ ‘Cyborg,’ and ‘The Green Lantern Corps.’ Now, nine years later, only three of these movies have been made, with the difference that ‘The Flash’ turned out to be very different from what it was originally planned. The movie has been in development hell for many years...

The Flash and its sequels initially had a different direction, with Rick Famuyiwa planning a series of films leading up to a Flashpoint adaptation. Famuyiwa's version would have introduced Professor Zoom as the main antagonist, with his influence being felt throughout the Justice League. The Flashpoint threequel would have rebooted the entire Dceu, providing an emotional farewell for existing characters and paving the way for a fresh start. Where to Watch Powered by

An important Dceu artist reveals what The Flash and its sequels originally looked like. Several directors tried their hand at a version of The Flash before someone else stepped in and changed the direction of the project. Ultimately, Andy Muschietti arrived to make a Flashpoint adaptation that featured Michael Keaton's Batman and Sasha Calle's Supergirl, but before that, The Flash was almost a completely different movie. At one point, it would have led to a...

Warner Bros. is preparing to move away from what we once knew as the Dceu, which kicked off with Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel" a decade ago. That whole endeavor was messy, but WB was originally all-in on the filmmaker's plans. One film that got dragged through the mud the whole way through was "The Flash," which finally hit theaters this summer with disastrous financial results. However, a previous incarnation of the project could have introduced a different Thanos-level threat to the Dceu.

Storyboard artist Jay Oliva, who worked on several DC movies including "Wonder Woman," Ben Affleck's scrapped version of "The Batman," and yes, "The Flash," recently spoke with the folks at Inverse in honor of the tenth anniversary of the animated movie "Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox." During the conversation, the filmmaker discussed the various incarnations of the live-action film through the years, including Rick Famuyiwa...

“The Chi” dropped its first trailer for Season 6 Tuesday, teasing how the Showtime series will put Emmett and Keisha’s blissful union to the test while spotlighting Douda’s shifting loyalties in the fallout of Q’s murder, Kiesha’s burgeoning career aspirations, the high schoolers’ graduation and more.

“I’m forever grateful to Chicago. It made me who I am,” Kevin (Alex R. Hibbert) says in the trailer, which shows him and his friends enjoying their senior prom.

“The city is all we got. We’re going to stumble sometimes, but we’ve got to help each other get back up again,” Emmett (Jacob Latimore) adds.

But on the flip side, a new character Darnell (Rolando Boyce) indicates that “The Chi” won’t be all fun and laughs: “And we all need to be mindful of the company we keep,” he says.

While there’s new beginnings and new friendships,...

Updated, 12 Pm: Showtime has released the official trailer and key art for Season 6 of Lena Waithe’s critically acclaimed drama series The Chi. New challenges await Kevin (Alex Hibbert), Jake (Michael Epps) and Papa (Shamon Brown Jr) and the rest of the Chi fam in the upcoming expanded season. Season 6, which is split into two parts of eight episodes each, premieres its first half on August 4 streaming on Paramount+ and on demand, followed by its linear debut at 9 p.m. Sunday, August 6.

You can watch the new trailer above and previous teaser trailer below.

Previous, June 21: The Chi is coming back this summer.

Showtime announced the sixth season of its drama series will premiere Aug. 4 streaming on Paramount+ and on demand, before making its on-air debut at 9 p.m. Sunday, August 6, on Showtime. The season will be made up of 16 episodes that will be split into two eight-episode installments.

Exclusive: The African American Film Critics Association (Aafca) will commemorate Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary with a screening series that spotlights the genre’s lasting influence on the cinematic arts. The selected films will serve as the centerpiece of Aafca’s sixth annual summer screening series, -a nationwide program that provides a platform for films that illuminate the African American experience. Running from July to October, the screenings will take place in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Washington DC, with additional dates expected to be added.

“As hip hop celebrates fifty years, the members of Aafca are thrilled to pay homage to the culture that the art form has inspired,” says Gil Robertson, president of the organization. “With deliberate intention given to the sounds, dance, and storylines inherent to the genre, hip hop has made rich contributions to the cinematic landscape, which have captivated audiences in the States and around the world.

Today, Disney+ Hotstar released an exciting new trailer for Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: Ahsoka” and also announced that the series debut on August 23 will kick-off with the first two episodes. Check out the featurette “Journey to Ahsoka” to learn more about the series from its creators and stars.

Set after the fall of the Empire, “Star Wars: Ahsoka” follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.

“Ahsoka” stars Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ray Stevenson, Ivanna Sakhno, Diana Lee Inosanto, David Tennant, Lars Mikkelsen and Eman Esfandi. The episodes are directed by Dave Filoni, Steph Green, Peter Ramsey, Jennifer Getzinger, Geeta Vasant Patel and Rick Famuyiwa. Dave Filoni is the head writer and executive produces along with Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson and Carrie Beck. Karen Gilchrist serves as co-executive producer.

Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: Ahsoka” launches...

Disney+ has released an exciting new trailer and key art for Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: Ahsoka” and also announced that the series debut on August 23 will kick-off with the first two episodes. Set after the fall of the Empire, “Star Wars: Ahsoka” follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. “Ahsoka” stars Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ray Stevenson, Ivanna Sakhno, Diana Lee Inosanto, David Tennant, Lars Mikkelsen and Eman Esfandi. The episodes are directed by Dave Filoni, Steph Green, Peter Ramsey, Jennifer Getzinger, Geeta Vasant Patel and Rick Famuyiwa. Dave Filoni is the head writer and executive produces along with Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson and Carrie Beck. Karen Gilchrist serves as co-executive producer. Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: Ahsoka” launches on August 23, exclusively on Disney+.

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Disney+’s new lengthy trailer for Star Wars: Ahsoka provides our first look at a live-action Thrawn. Lars Mikkelsen provided the character’s voice in the animated Star War Rebels series and reprises his role in the latest addition to the Star Wars franchise.

In an interview with EW, Mikkelsen offered a short description of Thrawn.

“He’s a top strategist,” said Mikkelsen. “He’s always seven paces ahead of anybody else. And ruthless, of course. But only when it’s needed, actually. I think he thrives also with the creativity of the surroundings. I mean, he’s not using people in a bad way. He’s using their creativity to reach his goals.”

Rosario Dawson leads the cast in the titular role. The series also stars Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera Syndulla, Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll, and Ivanna Sakhno as Shin Hati.

Disney+ has released an exciting new trailer for Lucasfilm’s ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ and also announced that the series debut on August 23 will kick off with the first two episodes.

Set after the fall of the Empire, the series follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.

It stars Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ray Stevenson, Ivanna Sakhno, Diana Lee Inosanto, David Tennant, Lars Mikkelsen and Eman Esfandi.

The episodes are directed by Dave Filoni, Steph Green, Peter Ramsey, Jennifer Getzinger, Geeta Vasant Patel and Rick Famuyiwa. Dave Filoni is the head writer and executive produces along with Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson and Carrie Beck. Karen Gilchrist serves as co-executive producer.

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Disney+ has released a new trailer for the upcoming “Star Wars” series, “Ahsoka,” providing fans a look at the series’ villain, Grand Admiral Thrawn.

It was announced in April at the Star Wars Celebration fan convention, that Lars Mikkelsen would be set to reprise his role as the “Star Wars” villain and embody the character in the live-action series. Thrawn was originally created by author Timothy Zahn as part of a series of 1990s Star Wars novels chronicling the events following 1983’s “Return of the Jedi,” and he quickly became a fan-favorite character.

However, after Disney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012, Thrawn’s character was removed from the official “Star Wars” canon. Then in 2016, Dave Filoni revived the character and brought him back into a galaxy far, far away after adding him to the “Star Wars Rebels” animated series. Throughout the show, Mikkelsen voiced the character.

Now, seven years later, Grand Admiral...

The latest trailer for Disney+’s Star Wars series Ahsoka ups the action.

The two-minute clip released Tuesday showcases Rosario Dawson as the titular Jedi while also expanding the focus from an earlier teaser to include both more battle scenes and a longer look at Dawson’s co-stars, who include Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera Syndulla, the late Ray Stevenson as Jedi-turned-mercenary Baylan Skoll, Ivanna Sakhno as Shin Hati, Diana Lee Inosanto as Morgan Elsbeth, David Tennant as Huyang, Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn and Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger.

Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano, who made her debut in season two of The Mandalorian, states early in the trailer that she’s looking to stop Thrawn from becoming “heir to the Empire.” Winstead’s character convinces Ahsoka to find Sabine and enlist her in the coming fight.

The trailer also features a host of battle scenes,...

Disney+ on Tuesday morning released a new trailer for its live-action Ahsoka series, which will now premiere with two episodes, on Wednesday, Aug. 23.

The new footage plays up the dynamic between Ahsoka Tano (played by The Mandalorian‘s Rosario Dawson) and Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo), as well as features much of the late Ray Stevenson (Black Sails) as the power-hungry villain Baylan Skolland.

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