Hollywood stars have become synonymous with luxury and extravagance, striding down red carpets in flawless attire meticulously curated by a team of experts. However, not every celebrity sticks to this glamorous norm, as acclaimed actress Ming-Na Wen candidly revealed in a recent interview.
Ming-Na Wen | Image via Wikimedia Commons
The actress prominently known for starring in Marvel and Star Wars shows, recently sat down with her fellow actress and friend Katee Sackhoff to discuss her journey in the film industry. Reflecting on how they differ from stereotypical Hollywood stars, Wen recalled steaming her own dress the night before her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star event.
Ming-Na Wen Recalled Steaming Her Own Dress For Her Walk of Fame Event
During her recent appearance on The Sackhoff Show, actress Ming-Na Wen discussed how she and the show host do not fit into stereotypes often associated with Hollywood stars. “We’re not those...
Ming-Na Wen | Image via Wikimedia Commons
The actress prominently known for starring in Marvel and Star Wars shows, recently sat down with her fellow actress and friend Katee Sackhoff to discuss her journey in the film industry. Reflecting on how they differ from stereotypical Hollywood stars, Wen recalled steaming her own dress the night before her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star event.
Ming-Na Wen Recalled Steaming Her Own Dress For Her Walk of Fame Event
During her recent appearance on The Sackhoff Show, actress Ming-Na Wen discussed how she and the show host do not fit into stereotypes often associated with Hollywood stars. “We’re not those...
- 4/25/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Back when Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. first started, events of the MCU were often referenced in the show, with Nick Fury even making a cameo appearance at the end of the first season. But as the show continued, it started to drift away from the main universe and by the time the seventh season concluded, it became a standalone narrative that had nothing to do with the MCU.
Reflecting on the MCU sidelining the first Marvel show that was initially tied to the MCU, Ming-Na Wen shared her disappointment over its treatment.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Deserves More Credit Stressed Ming-Na Wen
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | [Credit: Marvel Television]Following her portrayal of Agent Melinda May in the first Marvel show produced by the now-defunct Marvel Television, Ming-Na Wen became an instant fan favorite. But unlike some of Marvel’s Netflix television series, which are now being incorporated into the larger MCU, it doesn...
Reflecting on the MCU sidelining the first Marvel show that was initially tied to the MCU, Ming-Na Wen shared her disappointment over its treatment.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Deserves More Credit Stressed Ming-Na Wen
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | [Credit: Marvel Television]Following her portrayal of Agent Melinda May in the first Marvel show produced by the now-defunct Marvel Television, Ming-Na Wen became an instant fan favorite. But unlike some of Marvel’s Netflix television series, which are now being incorporated into the larger MCU, it doesn...
- 4/25/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
It is very important to pay attention to one’s looks if they are trying to make it into show business. Other than being talented and a hard worker, one’s looks also play a major part in the trajectory of how their career is going to look like. Even after finding success, you need to stay in tip-top shape and keep delivering your best if you want to not only survive but thrive in the entertainment industry.
Ming-Na Wen | Source: Wikimedia Commons
The American actress, Ming-Na Wen recently opened up about the same on a podcast and revealed how she wants her female peers to embrace the ‘Tom Cruise’ effect.
Ming-Na Wen wants her fellow female stars to embrace the ‘Tom Cruise’ effect
Ming-Na Wen is one of the most established and successful stars in the industry at the moment. The American actress first rose to fame back in...
Ming-Na Wen | Source: Wikimedia Commons
The American actress, Ming-Na Wen recently opened up about the same on a podcast and revealed how she wants her female peers to embrace the ‘Tom Cruise’ effect.
Ming-Na Wen wants her fellow female stars to embrace the ‘Tom Cruise’ effect
Ming-Na Wen is one of the most established and successful stars in the industry at the moment. The American actress first rose to fame back in...
- 4/25/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
Marvel’s divisive era began much earlier than its post-Endgame Phase Four arc and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. actor Ming-Na Wen may have just confirmed it on a public platform. The longstanding chasm between the frontrunner of Marvel television and the later Disney+ era has finally found some ground for debate and the Disney legend serves it up on a silver platter.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. [Credit: Marvel Television]
As actors become more vocal about their place in the industry, several truths brushed under the studios’ rugs also find their way out into the light. In a dramatic revelation, the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star becomes one of the first to address the willful ignorance on Marvel’s part regarding the fan-beloved series.
Ming-Na Wen Rebukes Disney for Exiling Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The Mulan star and Disney legend, Ming-Na Wen had little to say when it came to the Disney controversy, let alone the...
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. [Credit: Marvel Television]
As actors become more vocal about their place in the industry, several truths brushed under the studios’ rugs also find their way out into the light. In a dramatic revelation, the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star becomes one of the first to address the willful ignorance on Marvel’s part regarding the fan-beloved series.
Ming-Na Wen Rebukes Disney for Exiling Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The Mulan star and Disney legend, Ming-Na Wen had little to say when it came to the Disney controversy, let alone the...
- 4/25/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is one of the few rare shows in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that does not get the spotlight it truly deserves. Seeing the rise of streaming content even within the franchise, there were many shows that came before an era and died just the same. Ming-Na Wen, best known for playing the one and only Cavalry, had quite a bit to say about the rise of streaming giants.
Melinda May
The help of Disney+ has given the MCU its way by tying into both movies and television shows. Linking two different types of media to form one big narrative. It may seem both grand and ambitious at first, but there are always unfortunate possibilities for some projects to be overlooked.
Suggested“We should get some accolade..”: Agents of Shield Star Ming-Na Wen Demands Respect For Paving the Way For WandaVision and Latest MCU Shows
The actress...
Melinda May
The help of Disney+ has given the MCU its way by tying into both movies and television shows. Linking two different types of media to form one big narrative. It may seem both grand and ambitious at first, but there are always unfortunate possibilities for some projects to be overlooked.
Suggested“We should get some accolade..”: Agents of Shield Star Ming-Na Wen Demands Respect For Paving the Way For WandaVision and Latest MCU Shows
The actress...
- 4/25/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
While shows like WandaVision and Loki seem to be all anyone can think of when someone says “Marvel TV,” let’s not forget where it all began. Marvel Television was created all the way back in 2010 and the first project that was released through it was Agents of Shield in which actress Ming-Na Wen played the role of Melinda May.
ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
And now, Ming-Na Wen has finally spoken up about the division between the shows created for traditional television and those developed for streaming platforms. The actress believes that her show, Agents of Shield, deserves an accolade or acknowledgment for launching Marvel Studios into the television space.
Agents of Shield Actress Voices her Disappointment
Ming-Na Wen as Melinda May in Agents of Shield
Ming-Na Wen has a long list of projects to her name including films like Mulan and The Darkness as well as television shows...
ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
And now, Ming-Na Wen has finally spoken up about the division between the shows created for traditional television and those developed for streaming platforms. The actress believes that her show, Agents of Shield, deserves an accolade or acknowledgment for launching Marvel Studios into the television space.
Agents of Shield Actress Voices her Disappointment
Ming-Na Wen as Melinda May in Agents of Shield
Ming-Na Wen has a long list of projects to her name including films like Mulan and The Darkness as well as television shows...
- 4/25/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for Battlestar Galactica.
Think back to the early 2000s. Star Trek‘s vision of an optimistic future no longer kept pace with the post-9/11 world. Instead, Trek writer Ronald D. Moore left the franchise to work with David Eick on reviving a cheesy sci-fi show from the 1970s best remembered for its weird cyborg dog and cool-looking evil robots.
And yet, somehow, Moore and Eick made Battlestar Galactica into a hit, an ambitious mix of deep lore, compelling character building, and religious yearning. Not even the controversial final season, which took leaps that rivaled the ending of Lost, could diminish the series popularity.
So why in the world did the Battlestar Galactica spinoffs flop so hard? For Eick, the answer is simple: Poor planning and lack of vision.
“Ron’s involvement vacillated so there was less consistency and less reliability and, as we shored up his absence,...
Think back to the early 2000s. Star Trek‘s vision of an optimistic future no longer kept pace with the post-9/11 world. Instead, Trek writer Ronald D. Moore left the franchise to work with David Eick on reviving a cheesy sci-fi show from the 1970s best remembered for its weird cyborg dog and cool-looking evil robots.
And yet, somehow, Moore and Eick made Battlestar Galactica into a hit, an ambitious mix of deep lore, compelling character building, and religious yearning. Not even the controversial final season, which took leaps that rivaled the ending of Lost, could diminish the series popularity.
So why in the world did the Battlestar Galactica spinoffs flop so hard? For Eick, the answer is simple: Poor planning and lack of vision.
“Ron’s involvement vacillated so there was less consistency and less reliability and, as we shored up his absence,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
For the 15th anniversary of the "Battlestar Galactica" finale, I spoke with several of the show's writers and actors for an inside look at how it reached that conclusion. One of them was David Eick, the series' co-creator (with Ronald D. Moore). I asked the man who resurrected "Galactica" out of its campy 1970s roots why attempts to keep the franchise going faltered.
You see, "Battlestar" hadn't even been finished a year when a prequel spin-off debuted: "Caprica," an ensemble drama set more than 50 years before the series on the eponymous planet (one of the 12 colonies razed by the robotic Cylons at the outset of "Battlestar Galactica"). The series debuted in January 2010 and wrapped that November after a single, 19-episode first season -- its planned multi-year run aborted by low ratings.
Next, Eick and co. pivoted with "Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome," a second prequel (but after "Caprica") set during the first human/Cylon war.
You see, "Battlestar" hadn't even been finished a year when a prequel spin-off debuted: "Caprica," an ensemble drama set more than 50 years before the series on the eponymous planet (one of the 12 colonies razed by the robotic Cylons at the outset of "Battlestar Galactica"). The series debuted in January 2010 and wrapped that November after a single, 19-episode first season -- its planned multi-year run aborted by low ratings.
Next, Eick and co. pivoted with "Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome," a second prequel (but after "Caprica") set during the first human/Cylon war.
- 3/25/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
It isn’t every day that you find out that fans are making a fuss about a character’s armor in a Star Wars movie or series. However, that is exactly what happened when Katee Sackhoff first portrayed the role of Bo-Katan Kryze in The Mandalorian.
Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan Kryze | Source: The Mandalorian
A scene that should not have been discussed at all in the first place, ended up sparking a massive controversy a few years ago.
Katee Sackhoff’s ‘bo*b-armor‘ controversy
Katee Sackhoff is one of the most established actresses in the industry at the moment. The American actress first rose to fame for her portrayal of Lieutenant Starbuck in the science fiction series, Battlestar Galactica. Sackhoff has also been nominated for a number of accolades throughout her career spanning over three decades.
Suggested“He was a hero from my childhood”: Carl Weathers’ Star Wars Family...
Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan Kryze | Source: The Mandalorian
A scene that should not have been discussed at all in the first place, ended up sparking a massive controversy a few years ago.
Katee Sackhoff’s ‘bo*b-armor‘ controversy
Katee Sackhoff is one of the most established actresses in the industry at the moment. The American actress first rose to fame for her portrayal of Lieutenant Starbuck in the science fiction series, Battlestar Galactica. Sackhoff has also been nominated for a number of accolades throughout her career spanning over three decades.
Suggested“He was a hero from my childhood”: Carl Weathers’ Star Wars Family...
- 3/24/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
It would seem that nudity in film is something that has existed from the very start of Hollywood. Although considered taboo to this date by a big chunk of its audience, there has always been a form of poetic expression to it. Most female celebrities are pressured into it and a majority of them have some or the other negative experience with it. Unfortunately, Kate Winslet is one such actress.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in a still from Titanic
Before the SAG-AFTRA strikes, intimacy coordinators were rarely heard off. A huge majority of projects that had nudity, did not have them at all. After the actors’ strikes, however, things have changed drastically. Winslet spoke on exactly this, stating that looking back, there are times when she wished that she had had one such person by her side when she was doing nude scenes.
Suggested“I really want to...
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in a still from Titanic
Before the SAG-AFTRA strikes, intimacy coordinators were rarely heard off. A huge majority of projects that had nudity, did not have them at all. After the actors’ strikes, however, things have changed drastically. Winslet spoke on exactly this, stating that looking back, there are times when she wished that she had had one such person by her side when she was doing nude scenes.
Suggested“I really want to...
- 3/5/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Arguably the best Batman and Joker combo in history is getting back together one last time, and the reunion comes as a pretty sizable surprise. Mark Hamill will once again reprise his role as The Joker alongside the late Kevin Conroy's Batman. Conroy voiced the Caped Crusader for decades, from "Batman: The Animated Series" in the early '90s through Conroy's much-too-early death in 2022. We knew Conroy's voice would be used as Batman once again, and now it has been confirmed that Hamill will be reuniting with his former co-star in one of Conroy's final posthumous performances.
According to IGN, Hamill's Joker and Conroy's Batman are both set to appear in the upcoming "Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths -- Part Three." The first part of the adaptation of the classic DC Comics storyline has already been released, with part two arriving in April. It's a big multiverse story,...
According to IGN, Hamill's Joker and Conroy's Batman are both set to appear in the upcoming "Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths -- Part Three." The first part of the adaptation of the classic DC Comics storyline has already been released, with part two arriving in April. It's a big multiverse story,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
In 2024, the Justice League will take the spotlight as the final two installments of the animated adaptation of ‘Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths‘ are slated for release throughout the year. These movies, directed by Jeff Wamester and penned by Jim Krieg, are based on the DC Comics storyline ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’ by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. Serving as the eighth installment in the Tomorrowverse film franchise, which traces its roots back to ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ from 2022, this trilogy delves into the sprawling narrative of the Crisis events within the DC Universe.
The first movie, released on January 9, 2024, kicked off the trilogy, plunging audiences into the epic crossover events of the Crisis storyline. Recent updates from IGN reveal the voice cast for the final part, although its release date remains unconfirmed.
Related: 20 Best DC Animated Movies of All Time (Ranked)
Among the actors making their debuts in...
The first movie, released on January 9, 2024, kicked off the trilogy, plunging audiences into the epic crossover events of the Crisis storyline. Recent updates from IGN reveal the voice cast for the final part, although its release date remains unconfirmed.
Related: 20 Best DC Animated Movies of All Time (Ranked)
Among the actors making their debuts in...
- 2/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
2024 will definitely be the year of the Justice League as the final two parts of the animated adaptation of ‘Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths’ are set to be released over the year. A trilogy of movies directed by Jeff Wamester and written by Jim Krieg, based on the DC Comics storyline ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’ by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez is the eighth installment in the Tomorrowverse film franchise, following the continuity established by ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ released in 2022.
The first movie served as the first part of a trilogy and was released on January 9, 2024, exploring the epic crossover events of the Crisis storyline within the DC Universe. Now according to the most recent chatter and information shared with IGN, the voice cast for the final part with as of yet unconfirmed release date has been revealed.
Related: 20 Best DC Animated Movies of All Time, Ranked by...
The first movie served as the first part of a trilogy and was released on January 9, 2024, exploring the epic crossover events of the Crisis storyline within the DC Universe. Now according to the most recent chatter and information shared with IGN, the voice cast for the final part with as of yet unconfirmed release date has been revealed.
Related: 20 Best DC Animated Movies of All Time, Ranked by...
- 2/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Following Carl Weathers’ death on Thursday at the age of 76, his friends from The Mandalorian have shared their raw emotions and their memories of the actor. “Words fail,” Pedro Pascal, who stars as the title character on the Disney+ series, wrote on Instagram, adding a broken-heart emoji as he posted a headshot of Weathers, who played ex-magistrate Greef Karga. Katee Sackhoff, the actor behind Mandalorian warrior Bo-Katan Kryze, spoke along similar lines on Instagram. “There are no words. I’m in complete shock,” she wrote. “ Carl and I found a friendship off-camera bonding over our love of the [Pacific Northwest] and the importance of family. He was so proud of his family. [The Mandalorian actor ] Brendan Wayne said it best… never did I ever meet a guy who seemed like he would live forever. Rest in peace, my friend. I hope you’ve found your plot of land again.” View this post on Instagram A...
- 2/3/2024
- TV Insider
Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Adam Sandler & more pay tribute to the late Carl Weathers
Hollywood was dealt a major blow earlier today when it was announced that the great Carl Weathers had died. From Predator to Happy Gilmore to Star Wars, Carl Weathers had a hand in just about everything, so it’s no surprise that his many friends are paying tribute to the late actor.
Sylvester Stallone, who starred alongside Weathers in Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III, and Rocky IV, took to Instagram with an emotional video tribute to his friend. “We lost a legend yesterday,” reads the caption. “My life was forever changed for the better the day I met Carl Weathers. Rest in power and keeping punching.” Check out the video below.
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Adam Sandler took to X to pay tribute to his Happy Gilmore co-star. “A true great man. Great dad. Great actor. Great athlete. So much fun to be around always,...
Sylvester Stallone, who starred alongside Weathers in Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III, and Rocky IV, took to Instagram with an emotional video tribute to his friend. “We lost a legend yesterday,” reads the caption. “My life was forever changed for the better the day I met Carl Weathers. Rest in power and keeping punching.” Check out the video below.
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Adam Sandler took to X to pay tribute to his Happy Gilmore co-star. “A true great man. Great dad. Great actor. Great athlete. So much fun to be around always,...
- 2/3/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Pedro Pascal, like many of us, is at a loss for words in the wake of Mandalorian co-star Carl Weathers’ passing.
Weathers, a star of Rocky films and of course Disney+’s flagship Star Wars series, died peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 1.
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“Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life,” his family said in a statement. “Through his contributions to film,...
Weathers, a star of Rocky films and of course Disney+’s flagship Star Wars series, died peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 1.
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“Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life,” his family said in a statement. “Through his contributions to film,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The Mando-Verse is poised to further expand, with or without The Mandalorian season 4, which has been teased since September 2020. Starring Pedro Pascal alongside Chris Bartlett, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, and Giancarlo Esposito, the space western action-adventure series created by Jon Favreau premiered for its first season when Disney+ launched in November 2019. The massive viewership and positive critical response saw the arrival of season 2 in October 2020, which quickly became the most-watched series on a streaming service in the United States. Season 3 premiered in March 2023, with its ending setting up a huge arc for another...
- 1/14/2024
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
Vin Diesel's Riddick movies are an unusual franchise, driven by Diesel's love for the character and a desire to explore his world with series director David Twohy. Each entry is wildly different from the others, spanning different genres and even mediums, with a short detour into animation for "Riddick: Dark Fury." Riddick himself is a fun sci-fi creation, the last surviving member of an alien warrior race called Furyans, with reflective eyes that see in the dark. But where should newcomers to the franchise start, and what order should they watch the "Riddick" flicks in?
Thankfully the answer is fairly simple, dear reader, though which entries work best might vary from viewer to viewer. "Pitch Black" seems to be fairly universally beloved, but the other "Riddick" entries received more mixed receptions yet have their own cult followings. The movies are possible to enjoy on their own but might be a little confusing,...
Thankfully the answer is fairly simple, dear reader, though which entries work best might vary from viewer to viewer. "Pitch Black" seems to be fairly universally beloved, but the other "Riddick" entries received more mixed receptions yet have their own cult followings. The movies are possible to enjoy on their own but might be a little confusing,...
- 12/26/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Warning: The following contains spoilers for Oculus and The Fall of the House of Usher.
Of all the horror creators currently working in the business, few have the ability to tear at our heartstrings like Mike Flanagan. Beginning with the 2018 hit miniseries The Haunting of Hill House, the director’s horrific Netflix shows are just as likely to elicit cathartic sobs as hysterical screams. However, with a cast of unlikeable characters and a cavalcade of grisly deaths, Flanagan’s newest series The Fall of the House of Usher may signal a return to the grim horror of his early career. Films like Absentia, Hush, and Ouija: Original of Evil all center harsh and unforgiving stories – a gut punch rather than a bittersweet embrace. Perhaps the cruelest of these is Oculus, the 2013 story of a haunted mirror. Ten years after its premiere, this nihilistic movie still feels like a lean...
Of all the horror creators currently working in the business, few have the ability to tear at our heartstrings like Mike Flanagan. Beginning with the 2018 hit miniseries The Haunting of Hill House, the director’s horrific Netflix shows are just as likely to elicit cathartic sobs as hysterical screams. However, with a cast of unlikeable characters and a cavalcade of grisly deaths, Flanagan’s newest series The Fall of the House of Usher may signal a return to the grim horror of his early career. Films like Absentia, Hush, and Ouija: Original of Evil all center harsh and unforgiving stories – a gut punch rather than a bittersweet embrace. Perhaps the cruelest of these is Oculus, the 2013 story of a haunted mirror. Ten years after its premiere, this nihilistic movie still feels like a lean...
- 12/11/2023
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Mandalorian’s Katee Sackhoff expects there to be a crossover between Bo-Katan and Ahsoka Tano at some point in the future.
While Bo took back Mandalore, Rosario Dawson’s former Jedi was working with Sabine Wren and Hera to stop new enemies from finding and bringing back Grand Admiral Thrawn from a distant galaxy.
While they failed to do that, the team did get reunited with the exiled Ezra Bridger.
Read full article on The Direct.
While Bo took back Mandalore, Rosario Dawson’s former Jedi was working with Sabine Wren and Hera to stop new enemies from finding and bringing back Grand Admiral Thrawn from a distant galaxy.
While they failed to do that, the team did get reunited with the exiled Ezra Bridger.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 11/29/2023
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
Ahead of her appearance at Fan Expo in San Francisco, The Mandalorian star Katee Sackhoff, who plays Bo-Katan, sat down and offered her thoughts about a potential romance with Din Djarin.
Bo-Katan got a much brighter spotlight than usual in Season 3 of the hit Star Wars Disney+ series. In doing so, she also got to spend a lot more time with Din Djarin.
As the two got to know each other a lot more, many fans started shipping the two as a couple—gunning for their connection to get a lot deeper. While nothing romantic happened between the two, the conversation about the potential duo never slowed down.
Read full article on The Direct.
Bo-Katan got a much brighter spotlight than usual in Season 3 of the hit Star Wars Disney+ series. In doing so, she also got to spend a lot more time with Din Djarin.
As the two got to know each other a lot more, many fans started shipping the two as a couple—gunning for their connection to get a lot deeper. While nothing romantic happened between the two, the conversation about the potential duo never slowed down.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 11/27/2023
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
Bo-Katan actress Katee Sackhoff commented on the speculation that Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin would be replaced in The Mandalorian with the Clone Wars character.
As Season 3 of Lucasfilm’s hit Disney+ series was airing, many fans felt the show's title was referring not just to Din Djarin, but also Bo-Katan due to her strong presence in the new episodes. This would make her the titular Mando instead—which certainly riled up the fanbase.
One of the show's executive producers supported the idea of Bo-Katan getting the spotlight. Then in an interview with Variety, Pascal himself noted how he "[thought the heavy focus on Bo-Katan] was great in that it also brings into full realization a beloved character that is from the world of [executive producer] Dave Filoni."
Read full article on The Direct.
As Season 3 of Lucasfilm’s hit Disney+ series was airing, many fans felt the show's title was referring not just to Din Djarin, but also Bo-Katan due to her strong presence in the new episodes. This would make her the titular Mando instead—which certainly riled up the fanbase.
One of the show's executive producers supported the idea of Bo-Katan getting the spotlight. Then in an interview with Variety, Pascal himself noted how he "[thought the heavy focus on Bo-Katan] was great in that it also brings into full realization a beloved character that is from the world of [executive producer] Dave Filoni."
Read full article on The Direct.
- 11/20/2023
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
Lawmen: Bass Reeves is a Western drama series created by Chad Feehan, and it is executive produced by Yellowstone‘s creator Taylor Sheridan. The Paramount+ drama series tells the story of the legendary lawman Bass Reeves, who was one of the greatest frontier heroes, and also one of the first black deputy U.S. marshals west of the Mississippi River in American History. Lawmen: Bass Reeves stars David Oyelowo in the lead role of Bass Reeves, with June Christopher and Dennis Quaid starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the Paramount+ series here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Hell on Wheels (Prime Video & AMC+) Credit – AMC
Synopsis: The Civil War is in the past, but former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon can’t put it behind him. Fresh are the horrific memories of the death of his wife, killed at the hands of the Union soldiers setting...
Hell on Wheels (Prime Video & AMC+) Credit – AMC
Synopsis: The Civil War is in the past, but former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon can’t put it behind him. Fresh are the horrific memories of the death of his wife, killed at the hands of the Union soldiers setting...
- 11/5/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
TV drama writers obsess over audience engagement, with a huge emphasis on personal stakes for their characters. The biggest of these is the prospect of death. But 70+ years of TV have taught us that mortality is rare for characters played by a show's stars. So, when actors leave a show or the decision is made to cut a character, writers see a golden opportunity to play the ultimate stakes game by going terminal.
It's safe to say character departures always upset a segment of a show's audience, however small. But not all such deaths are created equal. Some generate a wave of complaints, others a tsunami of outrage. It's the deaths of characters we love or love to hate, and those especially shocking or egregious, that drive fans to write all-caps messages, accompanied by many exclamation points, in fanzines, letter columns, and social media.
Here are 14 of the most controversial of the controversial.
It's safe to say character departures always upset a segment of a show's audience, however small. But not all such deaths are created equal. Some generate a wave of complaints, others a tsunami of outrage. It's the deaths of characters we love or love to hate, and those especially shocking or egregious, that drive fans to write all-caps messages, accompanied by many exclamation points, in fanzines, letter columns, and social media.
Here are 14 of the most controversial of the controversial.
- 11/5/2023
- by Maurice Molyneaux
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: Ahsoka" episode 6 — "Far, Far Away"
It may not seem like it at first glance, but "Ahsoka" is taking a pretty big risk right now. It's one thing to introduce a few characters like Bo-Katan Kryze (Katee Sackhoff) and Paz Vizsla into the mix on "The Mandalorian" that have previously only been fixtures in the animated world. It's another thing entirely to hinge a flagpole series on an emotional reunion between two characters that, to this point, have never been seen together in live-action. Even if hardcore fans watched every single episode of "Star Wars Rebels" and were deeply invested in the connection between Sabine Wren and Ezra Bridger, it's still a stretch to think that their relationship could pay off big dividends if and when they ever found each other again.
In episode 6, "Far, Far Away," Sabine's deal with the devil pays...
It may not seem like it at first glance, but "Ahsoka" is taking a pretty big risk right now. It's one thing to introduce a few characters like Bo-Katan Kryze (Katee Sackhoff) and Paz Vizsla into the mix on "The Mandalorian" that have previously only been fixtures in the animated world. It's another thing entirely to hinge a flagpole series on an emotional reunion between two characters that, to this point, have never been seen together in live-action. Even if hardcore fans watched every single episode of "Star Wars Rebels" and were deeply invested in the connection between Sabine Wren and Ezra Bridger, it's still a stretch to think that their relationship could pay off big dividends if and when they ever found each other again.
In episode 6, "Far, Far Away," Sabine's deal with the devil pays...
- 9/20/2023
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
Spoilers for "Ahsoka" follow.
What compelled Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo), a Mandalorian, to remove and store her neon beskar armor in "Ahsoka"? Episode 4, "A Fallen Jedi," insinuates a depressing answer to this, as well as her fervor to find her long-lost battle brother Ezra Bridger (Eman Esfandi) in the far reaches of Wild Space. It's only when Sabine regains hope in Ezra's survival that she dons her beskar and Mandalorian weaponry again.
Sabine lands in a tight spot when she seemingly loses her Jedi master, Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson). Cornered by Baylan Skoll (Ray Stevenson), a former Jedi and Imperial-allied mercenary, Sabine holds the Wild Space map hostage. Through Force mind-reads and deduction, Baylan realizes that Sabine lost her Mandalorian birth family, which fuels her desperation to find Ezra. He tempts her to surrender the map in return for her survival, which gives the Thrawn loyalists the coordinates to Wild Space.
What compelled Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo), a Mandalorian, to remove and store her neon beskar armor in "Ahsoka"? Episode 4, "A Fallen Jedi," insinuates a depressing answer to this, as well as her fervor to find her long-lost battle brother Ezra Bridger (Eman Esfandi) in the far reaches of Wild Space. It's only when Sabine regains hope in Ezra's survival that she dons her beskar and Mandalorian weaponry again.
Sabine lands in a tight spot when she seemingly loses her Jedi master, Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson). Cornered by Baylan Skoll (Ray Stevenson), a former Jedi and Imperial-allied mercenary, Sabine holds the Wild Space map hostage. Through Force mind-reads and deduction, Baylan realizes that Sabine lost her Mandalorian birth family, which fuels her desperation to find Ezra. He tempts her to surrender the map in return for her survival, which gives the Thrawn loyalists the coordinates to Wild Space.
- 9/9/2023
- by Caroline Cao
- Slash Film
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.
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.
- 9/4/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Ever since “The Mandalorian” first arrived on Disney+ in Nov. 2019, Lucasfilm has strived to bring the world of “Star Wars” to streaming in a way that would satisfy lifelong fans without alienating anyone who has never before traveled to a galaxy far, far away. In many ways, that mission faces its greatest challenge with the newest “Star Wars” show, “Ahsoka.”
Technically a spin-off of Rosario Dawson’s performance as former Jedi Ahsoka Tano on “The Mandalorian” and “The Book of Boba Fett,” the show is really a sequel to two “Star Wars” animated shows: “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and “Star Wars Rebels.” Taken together, these shows, which ran from 2008 to 2020, span 208 episodes of TV, and roughly cover the events between “Star Wars: Attack of the Clones” and “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” (on “Clone Wars”) and “Revenge of the Sith” and “Star Wars: A New Hope” (on “Rebels...
Technically a spin-off of Rosario Dawson’s performance as former Jedi Ahsoka Tano on “The Mandalorian” and “The Book of Boba Fett,” the show is really a sequel to two “Star Wars” animated shows: “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and “Star Wars Rebels.” Taken together, these shows, which ran from 2008 to 2020, span 208 episodes of TV, and roughly cover the events between “Star Wars: Attack of the Clones” and “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” (on “Clone Wars”) and “Revenge of the Sith” and “Star Wars: A New Hope” (on “Rebels...
- 8/22/2023
- by Adam B. Vary and Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Dark Winds is a crime thriller series created by Graham Roland. The AMC series is based on a Leaphorn & Chee novel series written by Tony Hillerman. Dark Winds is set in the 1970s Southwest and it follows the story of two Navajo police officers Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) as they go up against their dark past and evil forces to maintain peace in their community. Dark Winds recently aired its second season and while you wait for Season 3 to come out here are some similar shows you could check out.
The Chestnut Man (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Synopsis: The Chestnut Man is set in a quiet suburb of Copenhagen, where the police make a terrible discovery one blustery October morning. A young woman is found brutally murdered in a playground and one of her hands is missing. Next to her lies a small man made of chestnuts.
The Chestnut Man (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Synopsis: The Chestnut Man is set in a quiet suburb of Copenhagen, where the police make a terrible discovery one blustery October morning. A young woman is found brutally murdered in a playground and one of her hands is missing. Next to her lies a small man made of chestnuts.
- 8/20/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
New Delhi, July 11 (Ians) San Diego Comic-Con is back, and the excitement surrounding the 2023 edition of this fan-favourite event is reaching new heights.
Over the years, San Diego Comic-Con has played host to countless celebrities, with stars from Hollywood and the world of entertainment gracing its stages. But did you know that one of the first Indian celebrities to attend this event was none other than the charismatic Anil Kapoor?
In the year 2009, Anil made headlines when he stepped onto the stage of San Diego Comic-Con alongside a star-studded lineup, including Keifer Sutherland, Howard Gordon, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Katee Sackhoff, Freddie Prinze Jr, Brannon Braga, and David Fury, among others.
This remarkable gathering was for the press conference of the popular TV show ’24’.
Kapoor’s presence at San Diego Comic-Con marked a significant moment, not just for himself, but also for the Indian film industry.
As he shared the stage with internationally acclaimed stars,...
Over the years, San Diego Comic-Con has played host to countless celebrities, with stars from Hollywood and the world of entertainment gracing its stages. But did you know that one of the first Indian celebrities to attend this event was none other than the charismatic Anil Kapoor?
In the year 2009, Anil made headlines when he stepped onto the stage of San Diego Comic-Con alongside a star-studded lineup, including Keifer Sutherland, Howard Gordon, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Katee Sackhoff, Freddie Prinze Jr, Brannon Braga, and David Fury, among others.
This remarkable gathering was for the press conference of the popular TV show ’24’.
Kapoor’s presence at San Diego Comic-Con marked a significant moment, not just for himself, but also for the Indian film industry.
As he shared the stage with internationally acclaimed stars,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
“The Mandalorian” actress Katee Sackhoff said the catering budget alone for the “Star Wars” spinoff show engulfs the entire budget of “Battlestar Galactica.”
Sackhoff, who plays Mandalorian royal Bo-Katan Kryze, shared this with “Mandalorian” and “The Book of Boba Fett” director Bryce Dallas Howard on her “Blah Blah Blah” podcast.
“I’ve never worked on something with a budget this big,” Sackhoff said. “Our catering budget is probably the entire budget of ‘Battlestar Galactica.’ Granted, that was 20 years ago.”
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The “Battlestar Galactica” alum — she portrayed pilot Kara “Starbuck” Thrace — went on to describe how she was used to shooting episodes of television in shortened amounts of time.
“Most episodes of television that I am used to shoot in eight days. It is so fast and you [only] get two to three takes — and that’s it,...
Sackhoff, who plays Mandalorian royal Bo-Katan Kryze, shared this with “Mandalorian” and “The Book of Boba Fett” director Bryce Dallas Howard on her “Blah Blah Blah” podcast.
“I’ve never worked on something with a budget this big,” Sackhoff said. “Our catering budget is probably the entire budget of ‘Battlestar Galactica.’ Granted, that was 20 years ago.”
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The “Battlestar Galactica” alum — she portrayed pilot Kara “Starbuck” Thrace — went on to describe how she was used to shooting episodes of television in shortened amounts of time.
“Most episodes of television that I am used to shoot in eight days. It is so fast and you [only] get two to three takes — and that’s it,...
- 7/7/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
“Star Wars” could be in for a big year this Emmys as not one, not two, but three shows hope to snag nominations for Best Drama or Best Limited Series.
“Andor” and “The Mandalorian” are competing for Best Drama, with the latter hoping to make it three in a row, while “Obi-Wan Kenobi” is searching for a Best Limited Series bid. Here’s the breakdown.
Firstly, “Andor” is in a very good position as we lead up to the Emmy nominations. The show follows Diego Luna as the titular Cassian Andor in a spin-off story set before the spin-off movie “Rogue One,” which itself precedes “A New Hope.” “Andor” depicts how Cassian goes from a lone rogue to one of the most important parts of the Rebel Alliance as he comes across major players in the organization including Stellan Skarsgård‘s Luthen Rael.
The show has been very well received by both fans and critics,...
“Andor” and “The Mandalorian” are competing for Best Drama, with the latter hoping to make it three in a row, while “Obi-Wan Kenobi” is searching for a Best Limited Series bid. Here’s the breakdown.
Firstly, “Andor” is in a very good position as we lead up to the Emmy nominations. The show follows Diego Luna as the titular Cassian Andor in a spin-off story set before the spin-off movie “Rogue One,” which itself precedes “A New Hope.” “Andor” depicts how Cassian goes from a lone rogue to one of the most important parts of the Rebel Alliance as he comes across major players in the organization including Stellan Skarsgård‘s Luthen Rael.
The show has been very well received by both fans and critics,...
- 7/7/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
In the third season of Lucasfilm’s “The Mandalorian” (now streaming on Disney+) the narrative took some interesting detours. While it had previously been centered on the title character (Pedro Pascal), it took on new meaning as it focused on the story of Bo-Katan (Katee Sackhoff), an outcast Mandalorian looking to reconnect with her tribe.
Further volume and texture were given to the series thanks to the emphasis on Greef Karga (Carl Weathers), who went from a morally nebulous underworld figure to a leader of the community of Navarro. While it might have veered away from the core idea of the series, it gave the series a much-welcomed new energy and kept the show fresh and exciting.
TheWrap spoke with Sackhoff and Weathers about their characters this season, the change in direction and whether they’ll show up in Filoni’s “Star Wars” movie.
You guys have been on the show for a while.
Further volume and texture were given to the series thanks to the emphasis on Greef Karga (Carl Weathers), who went from a morally nebulous underworld figure to a leader of the community of Navarro. While it might have veered away from the core idea of the series, it gave the series a much-welcomed new energy and kept the show fresh and exciting.
TheWrap spoke with Sackhoff and Weathers about their characters this season, the change in direction and whether they’ll show up in Filoni’s “Star Wars” movie.
You guys have been on the show for a while.
- 6/22/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
A riveting crime drama set in the heart of Wyoming, Longmire boasts an ensemble cast performing the enthralling stories of author Craig Johnson. The plot follows the life of Sheriff Walt Longmire as he navigates the challenges of law enforcement and his personal demons. The stunning cinematography showcases the natural beauty of Wyoming. It creates a visual backdrop that becomes an integral part of the storytelling. Led by the incomparable Robert Taylor as Sheriff Walt Longmire, the cast brings authenticity to their roles. From Lou Diamond Phillips as Henry Standing Bear, Walt’s loyal friend, to Katee Sackhoff as Vic Moretti,...
- 6/9/2023
- by Uwa Echebiri
- TVovermind.com
“The Mandalorian” season three has been and gone quicker than you can say Grogu. The series will be looking to return to the Emmys this year after its first two seasons proved mighty popular with voters, landing an incredible 14 Emmy wins altogether as well as two Best Drama Series bids.
The show follows Pedro Pascal as the titular Mando, who searches for his place in the galaxy alongside his adoptive son Grogu, Aka Baby Yoda. Season three of the show widened the galaxy a little bit as Mando became involved in the Mandalorian uprising alongside Katee Sackhoff‘s Bo-Katan, who looked to reclaim her seat of power on the fallen planet of Mandalore, home of the Mandalorians.
Returning to the series was the ever-reliable Carl Weathers, who plays Mando’s ally Greef Karga. In this season, Greef has become a magistrate of Nevarro and rules with authority, clarity, and respect.
The show follows Pedro Pascal as the titular Mando, who searches for his place in the galaxy alongside his adoptive son Grogu, Aka Baby Yoda. Season three of the show widened the galaxy a little bit as Mando became involved in the Mandalorian uprising alongside Katee Sackhoff‘s Bo-Katan, who looked to reclaim her seat of power on the fallen planet of Mandalore, home of the Mandalorians.
Returning to the series was the ever-reliable Carl Weathers, who plays Mando’s ally Greef Karga. In this season, Greef has become a magistrate of Nevarro and rules with authority, clarity, and respect.
- 6/8/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
For months now, we’ve known a series led by “Star Wars” fan-favorite, Ahsoka Tano, was coming to Disney+. Several weeks ago, we saw the first full trailer for the series. And now, we’re finally getting a confirmed release date, which puts the new live-action “Star Wars” series right at the end of the summer.
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As seen in the new TV spot for “Ahsoka,” the show picks up with the character after her appearance in “The Mandalorian” and the animated “Star Wars Rebels,” as she continues her mission to oppose the villainous Thrawn.
Continue reading ‘Ahsoka’ TV Spot: Lucasfilm Unveils New Footage And An August Release Date For Its Latest ‘Star Wars’ Series at The Playlist.
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As seen in the new TV spot for “Ahsoka,” the show picks up with the character after her appearance in “The Mandalorian” and the animated “Star Wars Rebels,” as she continues her mission to oppose the villainous Thrawn.
Continue reading ‘Ahsoka’ TV Spot: Lucasfilm Unveils New Footage And An August Release Date For Its Latest ‘Star Wars’ Series at The Playlist.
- 6/7/2023
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo gets to reclaim the dark saber with Disney+’s hit series, “The Mandalorian.” Created by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man,” “The Lion King”) & Dave Filoni, the show follows the adventures of a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter (Pedro Pascal) as he fights to protect a child in the outer reaches of the galaxy far, far away.
Continue reading ‘The Mandalorian’: Katee Sackhoff Talks Season 3, ‘Ahsoka’ & Not Returning For ‘The Flash’ [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘The Mandalorian’: Katee Sackhoff Talks Season 3, ‘Ahsoka’ & Not Returning For ‘The Flash’ [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.
- 6/6/2023
- by Mike DeAngelo
- The Playlist
Music has always been an integral part of the “Star Wars” universe, dating back to the John Williams scores for the original movie trilogy. So will Emmy voters recognize one, two or all three of the recent “Star Wars” TV series in the scoring categories?
Vying for consideration: the 12-part “Andor,” with music by Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated Nicholas Britell (“Succession”); the six-part “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” with a new theme by Williams and score by English composer Natalie Holt (“Loki”); and the eight-part third season of “The Mandalorian,” with music by Joseph Shirley. All aired on Disney+.
Britell spent more than two years on “Andor,” the backstory of “Rogue One” hero Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), including several months creating music that was played on the set during filming – from the Time Grappler’s hammer-banging signals on Ferrix to the alien electronica in the clubs on Morlana and the amateur funeral band playing a...
Vying for consideration: the 12-part “Andor,” with music by Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated Nicholas Britell (“Succession”); the six-part “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” with a new theme by Williams and score by English composer Natalie Holt (“Loki”); and the eight-part third season of “The Mandalorian,” with music by Joseph Shirley. All aired on Disney+.
Britell spent more than two years on “Andor,” the backstory of “Rogue One” hero Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), including several months creating music that was played on the set during filming – from the Time Grappler’s hammer-banging signals on Ferrix to the alien electronica in the clubs on Morlana and the amateur funeral band playing a...
- 6/5/2023
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
It wasn’t too long ago that sci-fi and fantasy shows struggled for recognition at the Emmys. Who would have thought way back when that a show like “Game of Thrones” would be able to win Best Drama Series a record-tying four times. Now we’re in an era when not one but two “Star Wars” series could be nominated for Best Drama at the same time: “Andor” and “The Mandalorian” are both strong contenders for the top prize. Do you think both will make the cut?
“The Mandalorian” already has a strong Emmy track record. Its first two seasons earned Emmy nominations for Best Drama in 2020 and 2021. The show has also contended for writing, directing, and acting awards. And it has won 14 times in Creative Arts categories. The show finally returned for its third season in the spring of 2023 after an almost three-year hiatus, so it’ll pick up where it left off,...
“The Mandalorian” already has a strong Emmy track record. Its first two seasons earned Emmy nominations for Best Drama in 2020 and 2021. The show has also contended for writing, directing, and acting awards. And it has won 14 times in Creative Arts categories. The show finally returned for its third season in the spring of 2023 after an almost three-year hiatus, so it’ll pick up where it left off,...
- 6/2/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
On today’s episode of Crew Call we talk with The Mandalorian EP and director of season 3 episodes one, seven and eight, Rick Famuyiwa.
Like the Westerns that Star Wars itself is based on, season 3 continued to dwell in that genre as it focused on Bounty Hunter Din Djarin’s (Pedro Pascal) unification with the Mandalorians. Of note here is the redemption of the tribe’s former leader Bo-Katan (Katee Sackhoff). Famuyiwa says we see “what she lost and what she’s gained, in terms of the trust from her people and her own leadership.”
(L-r): A Bartender Droid (Seth Gabel), Bo-Katan Kryze (Katee Sackhoff), Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal)
Famuyiwa explains that just as “Westerns started to grow and go beyond their rugged individualism to how we make a society work” so does The Mandalorian in season 3.
The Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner of Dope talks about the VFX...
Like the Westerns that Star Wars itself is based on, season 3 continued to dwell in that genre as it focused on Bounty Hunter Din Djarin’s (Pedro Pascal) unification with the Mandalorians. Of note here is the redemption of the tribe’s former leader Bo-Katan (Katee Sackhoff). Famuyiwa says we see “what she lost and what she’s gained, in terms of the trust from her people and her own leadership.”
(L-r): A Bartender Droid (Seth Gabel), Bo-Katan Kryze (Katee Sackhoff), Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal)
Famuyiwa explains that just as “Westerns started to grow and go beyond their rugged individualism to how we make a society work” so does The Mandalorian in season 3.
The Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner of Dope talks about the VFX...
- 5/31/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Most of the world knows Mark Hamill by sight. He played Luke Skywalker in the "Star Wars" franchise, an acting gig that has spanned over four decades. You might even have an action figure of him in your house right now. In addition, Hamill has slayed audiences with his voice work as the Joker in Batman TV shows, animated projects, and video games since 1992. Hamill's voice work (including his insanely accurate impression of "Star Wars" co-star Harrison Ford) is incredible, and while he won a Daytime Emmy for his role in "Elena of Avalor," he was never even nominated for the Joker. That's a crime, and it's unlikely to happen now that his Batman counterpart Kevin Conroy has died.
One job he did get a Daytime Emmy nomination for was voicing Darth Bane in season 6, episode 13 of the animated series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," entitled "Sacrifice." However, according to...
One job he did get a Daytime Emmy nomination for was voicing Darth Bane in season 6, episode 13 of the animated series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," entitled "Sacrifice." However, according to...
- 5/26/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
After the triumphant “Star Trek: Picard” series finale, it’s important for Paramount+’s burgeoning “Trek” universe to keep the momentum up. And based on the “Strange New Worlds” Season 2 trailer that just dropped, that seems that’s very likely.
More than any of the other “Star Trek” shows on the streamer aside from “Picard” Season 3, “Strange New Worlds” put characters first, even building a whole episode around, say, Dr. Mbenga (Babs Olusanmokun) exploring a fantasy world created by his daughter as a way for him to process letting go of her. It was the kind of attention to detail that some of the supporting characters on “Discovery” had never quite received. In part because serialized storytelling simply makes that harder.
Based on the Season 2 trailer, “Strange New Worlds” is definitely delivering another character-based season of storytelling: There’s a glimpse of Nurse Chapel (Jess Bush) kissing an uncomfortable Spock,...
More than any of the other “Star Trek” shows on the streamer aside from “Picard” Season 3, “Strange New Worlds” put characters first, even building a whole episode around, say, Dr. Mbenga (Babs Olusanmokun) exploring a fantasy world created by his daughter as a way for him to process letting go of her. It was the kind of attention to detail that some of the supporting characters on “Discovery” had never quite received. In part because serialized storytelling simply makes that harder.
Based on the Season 2 trailer, “Strange New Worlds” is definitely delivering another character-based season of storytelling: There’s a glimpse of Nurse Chapel (Jess Bush) kissing an uncomfortable Spock,...
- 5/24/2023
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
The writers strike may bring about a disturbance in the force. The current work stoppage already has disrupted the production of several TV series; Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian may join the last.
According to sources, the flagship Disney+ series will likely push the start of production for Season 4. While not officially announced, a fourth season has been fully expected; series creator Jon Favreau confirmed earlier this year that the scripts for the new installment had all been completed.
I hear filming on Season 4 of The Mandalorian has been slated to begin in September. While there is some breathing room, I hear filming will likely be delayed. A rep for Lucasfilm had no comment.
During a WGA strike, there is no writer present on set. Additionally, picketing often interrupts production as teamsters and crew members refuse to cross, which is what recently happened with fellow Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again. The writers strike,...
According to sources, the flagship Disney+ series will likely push the start of production for Season 4. While not officially announced, a fourth season has been fully expected; series creator Jon Favreau confirmed earlier this year that the scripts for the new installment had all been completed.
I hear filming on Season 4 of The Mandalorian has been slated to begin in September. While there is some breathing room, I hear filming will likely be delayed. A rep for Lucasfilm had no comment.
During a WGA strike, there is no writer present on set. Additionally, picketing often interrupts production as teamsters and crew members refuse to cross, which is what recently happened with fellow Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again. The writers strike,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
For a decade and a half, Nick Fury has been a pillar of the Marvel Cinematic Universe feature on the show’s, well, secrets.
You’ll find copies on newsstands from Thursday 11 May – but for now, take a sneak peek inside the pages below. Become an Empire member here.
Secret Invasion
Spies. Skrulls. Samuel L. Jackson. The MCU’s next blockbuster series is bringing the MCU back to Earth for a gritty, noir-inspired espionage thriller, pitching Nick Fury into a political, paranoia-fulled mystery – and nobody is to be trusted. Empire gets the full story on a Marvel series like no other, speaking to stars Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Cobie Smulders, Don Cheadle, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, director Ali Selim and producer Jonathan Schwartz – and a declassified batch of brand new images.
Star Wars Blowout
This year’s Star Wars Celebration brought a swathe of the galaxy’s brightest stars to London,...
You’ll find copies on newsstands from Thursday 11 May – but for now, take a sneak peek inside the pages below. Become an Empire member here.
Secret Invasion
Spies. Skrulls. Samuel L. Jackson. The MCU’s next blockbuster series is bringing the MCU back to Earth for a gritty, noir-inspired espionage thriller, pitching Nick Fury into a political, paranoia-fulled mystery – and nobody is to be trusted. Empire gets the full story on a Marvel series like no other, speaking to stars Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Cobie Smulders, Don Cheadle, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, director Ali Selim and producer Jonathan Schwartz – and a declassified batch of brand new images.
Star Wars Blowout
This year’s Star Wars Celebration brought a swathe of the galaxy’s brightest stars to London,...
- 5/10/2023
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
One of the standout episodes of season 3 of "The Mandalorian" is Chapter 19, "The Convert," in which the show takes an episode-long interlude away from our protagonists Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Bo-Katan Kryze's (Katee Sackhoff) adventures on Mandalore to update us on what life is like on Coruscant during the rise of the New Republic. Spoiler alert: underneath the thinly veiled surface of restored peace and democracy, it's not all that different from life under the Empire.
"The Convert" follows ex-Moff Gideon (Giancarlo Esposito) collaborator Dr. Pershing (Omid Abtahi), who has been given a chance to rehabilitate himself into society through the Amnesty Program (a "Star Wars" parallel for the disturbing real-world Operation Paperclip). Using his technological expertise for the New Republic, Pershing befriends a fellow ex-Imperial co-worker, Elia Kane (Katy O'Brian), who shares his strange love of Imperial travel biscuits they used to snack on. Though the New Republic...
"The Convert" follows ex-Moff Gideon (Giancarlo Esposito) collaborator Dr. Pershing (Omid Abtahi), who has been given a chance to rehabilitate himself into society through the Amnesty Program (a "Star Wars" parallel for the disturbing real-world Operation Paperclip). Using his technological expertise for the New Republic, Pershing befriends a fellow ex-Imperial co-worker, Elia Kane (Katy O'Brian), who shares his strange love of Imperial travel biscuits they used to snack on. Though the New Republic...
- 5/8/2023
- by Tyler Llewyn Taing
- Slash Film
The very nature of being a working actor in the film and television industry means that you're bound to work with some of the same folks more often than not. As a result, reunions both expected and unexpected tend to occur. For an example of the former, check out the episode of "Psych" entitled "Dual Spires," which reunited several cast members from "Twin Peaks" long before "The Return" happened. For an example of the latter, take Elizabeth Olsen and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who appeared in 2014's "Godzilla" as husband and wife and then followed that up by appearing in 2015's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" as brother and sister.
In the latest season of the Star Wars series "The Mandalorian," which just wrapped up recently on Disney+, a reunion of former co-stars occurred that was wholly unplanned: Giancarlo Esposito and Charles Baker, both veterans of the groundbreaking AMC crime saga "Breaking Bad.
In the latest season of the Star Wars series "The Mandalorian," which just wrapped up recently on Disney+, a reunion of former co-stars occurred that was wholly unplanned: Giancarlo Esposito and Charles Baker, both veterans of the groundbreaking AMC crime saga "Breaking Bad.
- 5/7/2023
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
The Mandalorian has been a smash hit for Disney+. And just when we thought the adventures of the iconic bounty hunter couldn’t get any better, the show is gearing up for an even more thrilling ride. Even before Season 3 finished airing, news surfaced that the script for the fourth season had already been written. That’s right! We can expect even more exciting and daring escapades from the galaxy’s most feared and revered Mandalorian.
‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 premiered on March 1, 2023 Related
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The Mandalorian fans were eagerly anticipating the premiere of Season 3, which finally arrived on March 1, 2023. At the end of Season 2, Mando rescues Grogu and defeats Moff Gideon, earning him the dark saber, a sign of authority among the Mandalore. Luke Skywalker arrives after hearing Grogu’s cry through the force and offers to train him as a Jedi.
‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 premiered on March 1, 2023 Related
‘The Mandalorian’ Actor Katee Sackhoff Shares Her Plans for More Tattoos
The Mandalorian fans were eagerly anticipating the premiere of Season 3, which finally arrived on March 1, 2023. At the end of Season 2, Mando rescues Grogu and defeats Moff Gideon, earning him the dark saber, a sign of authority among the Mandalore. Luke Skywalker arrives after hearing Grogu’s cry through the force and offers to train him as a Jedi.
- 5/2/2023
- by Deisy Ventura
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
This Star Wars article contains spoilers for The Mandalorian.
Even though Boba Fett was presumed dead after falling into the Sarlacc pit in Return of the Jedi, The Mandalorian found a way to bring him back with Jango Fett actor Temuera Morrison now playing the role. What started out as a guest appearance in season 2 ultimately led to Boba Fett getting his own spinoff show, The Book of Boba Fett, which showed both how he escaped the Sarlacc and his rise to power on Tatooine.
Boba has become an important character in this era of the Star Wars timeline, unofficially dubbed the “Mandoverse,” and one of Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu’s most valuable allies. So why didn’t Morrison return for The Mandalorian season 3?
During a Q&a at the Supanova Comic Con and Gaming convention in Melbourne, Australia (via The Direct), Morrison speculated that his absence could...
Even though Boba Fett was presumed dead after falling into the Sarlacc pit in Return of the Jedi, The Mandalorian found a way to bring him back with Jango Fett actor Temuera Morrison now playing the role. What started out as a guest appearance in season 2 ultimately led to Boba Fett getting his own spinoff show, The Book of Boba Fett, which showed both how he escaped the Sarlacc and his rise to power on Tatooine.
Boba has become an important character in this era of the Star Wars timeline, unofficially dubbed the “Mandoverse,” and one of Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu’s most valuable allies. So why didn’t Morrison return for The Mandalorian season 3?
During a Q&a at the Supanova Comic Con and Gaming convention in Melbourne, Australia (via The Direct), Morrison speculated that his absence could...
- 5/2/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
The Mandalorian came along when Star Wars and its fans needed a change of pace for the “galaxy far, far away.” In addition to tiding fans over until the next film, The Mandalorian has brought a whole new crop of actors with a strong connection to fans. This includes actors such as Katee Sackhoff, who has recently shared her plan to get more tattoos in the near future.
‘The Mandalorian’ has given Katee Sackhoff her biggest role yet
On The Mandalorian, Sackhoff plays Mandalorian princess and warrior Bo-Katan Kryze. The actor originally voiced the character on the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels. And Sackhoff returned when Bo-Katan made her way into live-action, starting with a notable arc in The Mandalorian Season 2. And that role has continued to grow.
Throughout season 3, Bo-Katan has become a far more integral part of The Mandalorian, with many speculating...
‘The Mandalorian’ has given Katee Sackhoff her biggest role yet
On The Mandalorian, Sackhoff plays Mandalorian princess and warrior Bo-Katan Kryze. The actor originally voiced the character on the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels. And Sackhoff returned when Bo-Katan made her way into live-action, starting with a notable arc in The Mandalorian Season 2. And that role has continued to grow.
Throughout season 3, Bo-Katan has become a far more integral part of The Mandalorian, with many speculating...
- 4/30/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Mandalorian has given Katee Sackhoff, who plays Bo-Katan Kryze on the Star Wars series, perhaps her most popular role. But Sackhoff very nearly didn’t pursue acting at all. In fact, she had a very different career plan until fate intervened. Here’s how Sackhoff decided to become an actor, finding herself on a collision course with Hollywood in the late ’90s.
Katee Sackhoff had a breakthrough role on ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Battlestar Galactica star Katee Sackhoff as Captain Kara ‘Starbuck’ Thrace | Carole Segal/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
From 2004 to 2009, Sackhoff played fan-favorite character Starbuck on the rebooted Battlestar Galactica. That Syfy established her as a major name on television, particularly in the sci-fi space. And over the next decade or so, Sackhoff would become a TV mainstay with multiple guest appearances on shows such as Nip/Tuck, 24, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and The Flash.
In addition,...
Katee Sackhoff had a breakthrough role on ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Battlestar Galactica star Katee Sackhoff as Captain Kara ‘Starbuck’ Thrace | Carole Segal/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
From 2004 to 2009, Sackhoff played fan-favorite character Starbuck on the rebooted Battlestar Galactica. That Syfy established her as a major name on television, particularly in the sci-fi space. And over the next decade or so, Sackhoff would become a TV mainstay with multiple guest appearances on shows such as Nip/Tuck, 24, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and The Flash.
In addition,...
- 4/29/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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