Friday Newsletter
Those cowards canceled ‘The Acolyte’
Lucasfilm gave toxic ‘Star Wars’ fans a win. PLUS: RDJ talks Doctor Doom, Mattel wants an animated ‘Barbie’ movie, and Lionsgate may have used AI to get fake critics quotes.
Special Edition
‘Moana 2’! ‘Incredibles 3’! Nine Inch Nails? Let’s talk the D23 reveals
Disney rolled out a bunch of new titles and trailers at its studio expo on Friday night.
Friday Newsletter
Give ‘The Acolyte’ a second season, you cowards
The ‘Star Wars’ series was brave enough to go were the franchise has rarely gone. PLUS: The MCU bring back the Russo Brothers, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ gets a new trailer, and ‘The Bear’ is a historic comedy?
Friday Newsletter
‘The Acolyte’: Good but not groundbreaking. Yet.
The latest ‘Star Wars’ show has potential. PLUS: The first trailer for ‘Venom 3’ doesn’t care about MCU canon, Marvel eyes Shawn Levy for ‘Avengers 5,’ and ‘Alien: Romulus’ looks great.
The Box Office Report
Stunt it! ‘The Fall Guy’ defeats ‘Phantom Menace’ to win the weekend
Ryan Gosling’s ode to stunt work easily takes the No. 1 spot over an ‘Episode I’ anniversary re-release.
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‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ completes its final mission
Should fans be satisfied with ‘The Bad Batch’ finale? PLUS: Jeff Bridges returns to ‘Tron,’ Dua Lipa prepares to host ‘SNL,’ and ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ might not be dead. Yet.
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'The Mandalorian & Grogu' movie launches a wave of 'Star Wars' news
The 'Mandalorian' pair heads to theaters while the 'Game of Thrones' dudes discuss their abandoned project. PLUS: Cruise and WB team up, 'The Last of Us' casting news, and Seth Meyers gets a tattoo.
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That's a wrap on 'Ahsoka.' (Or is it?)
The latest 'Star Wars' show left a bunch of threads for future stories. PLUS: 'SNL' returns with its full cast, and Roy Wood Jr. leaves 'The Daily Show.'
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With 'Loki' and 'Ahsoka,' Disney+ rediscovers the network TV broadcast schedule
Turns out people don't want to stay up to midnight or 3 a.m. to watch new episodes. PLUS: Thrawn returns on 'Ahsoka,' and Taylor Swift's movie is gonna make a ton of money.
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Ghosts of 'Ahsoka' past
The latest episode checks off a bunch of Cool Star Wars Things™️. PLUS: Trailers for 'Aquaman,' 'Godzilla' and 'For All Mankind,' and Drew Barrymore turns scab.
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Is this where the fun begins for 'Ahsoka'?
Big changes for 'Popculturology.' PLUS: In-depth reads on Jimmy Fallon and Bob Iger, a new 'Loki' trailer, and a rumored director for 'Avengers: Secret Wars.'
Friday Newsletter
I liked ‘Ahsoka.’ But I’m not sure you will too.
The barrier for entry on the latest ‘Star Wars’ show is high. PLUS: ‘Frozen’ launches a podcast, ‘Rick and Morty’ gets a release date, and Zack Snyder’s latest mega project has a trailer.