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Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Cassian Andor's Aliases, Ranked
Cassian Andor lived a lot of lives before he gave it all on the beaches of Scarif in Rogue One. And part of living those lives, sometimes by choice, sometimes by necessity, was that Cassian Andor had to not be Cassian Andor. The man loved a secret identity, and with it a new name to inhabit, but some were clearly better than others. 10) Fulcrum Not even a real name as it's an Alliance codename, so by default it has to be last. It is fun however, especially after his encounter with the Force healer in Andor season two, to imagine Cassian inheriting this title from Ahsoka Tano, an actual-honest-to-god-backflipping-and-lightsaber-wielding Jedi, and just having it completely break his mind. 9) Aach This is one of several operational aliases given to Cassian in the Rogue One Ultimate Visual Guide, so there's something oddly charming about the idea that Cassian having a Rolodex of other names he's had to come up with for missions has been there since the very beginning. Come on though, Cassian, this one just sounds like you stubbed your toe before you could use the name you actually wanted to use, and rolled with it. 8) Willix Another from the Visual Guide, Willix was an identity Cassian used on Darknell while masquerading as a Senatorial contact. Points for sounding better than 'Aach,' at least. 7) Joreth Sward The last of Cassian's Visual Guide aliases, and he finally decided to give himself a full name! Aside from being a great name, Sward was an alias Cassian had while infiltrating the inner circle of an Imperial Admiral, Grendreef—a name that itself is actually a reference to the classic West End Star Wars roleplaying game, a frequent source of Easter egg references in Andor. Again, nice to know that that that's a connection that's always been part of this character. 6) Varian Skye Varian Skye, fashion designer, definitely looked the part on Ghorman with that gorgeous caped coat and his ginormous sci-fi shades, but really, the identity truly only comes together with that name. There's an airiness, it just sounds like a foppishly charming artiste who's here to rub shoulders with fellow followers of fashion. The clothes may make the man, but the name makes the secret identity. 5) Clem Sure we previously knocked points off for Cassian only giving a first name to an alias, but you gain a massive amount of 'd'awwwwwww' points when it's the first mission we see him go on for the nascent rebellion and he picks his adoptive father's name to go by. What a softie. 4) Keef Girgo An incredible Star Wars name. Andor gave us a few people with just Normal Real Names Spelled Slightly Differently (shout out to Timm, who sucked, but was also named Timm), but Keef being both so close and so far from Keith is perfect. Also just a real delight to hear Diego Luna say it and put a nice roll on that 'r' in Girgo. Love a name with mouthfeel. 3) Kassa Does Cassian's birth name count as an alias? I mean, kinda, if you accept that eventually Cassian Andor the man becomes a very different identity than that of Kassa the young boy of Kenari, the latter of which remains compartmentalized in the former's thoughts for the remainder of his life. What if taking on myriad identities came so natural to Cassian because he was used to giving them up from a young age? Sorry to get a bit deep in a shitpost list about Star Wars names for a second. 2) Cassian Jeron Andor Again, only kind of sort of an alias as the true self, but you're still rolling with me after the Kassa bit. But anyway it's already a fantastic name, and Andor's revelation of Cassian's life on Kenari then raises delicious worldbuilding and character questions about Clem and Maarva choosing to name him Cassian (did he tell them his name was Kassa, and they then anglicized it for Galactic Basic? What is the term for anglicization in a galaxy where English doesn't exist?). But adding the middle-name Jeron? Baby, that's Star Wars. 1) Ronni Googe I love Ronni Googe. Even putting aside that he's a journalist—thank you for the representation—even putting aside the Star Wars-ification of an otherwise perfectly real-world name, even putting aside that once again, this is a name with that wonderful mouthfeel element to it, Ronni Googe is a brilliant alias for a spy. You see, as Cassian tells multiple people when he adopts this persona in season two to extract Mon Mothma from the Imperial Senate building, 'Googe' is pronounced Goo-juh. That's very Star Wars, but also, again, it's a genius alias. Ronni Googe has had to tell everyone 'Actually, it's Ronni Goo-juh' all the time, it's a name that stands out as a name, so you remember that and its pronunciation instead of what Ronni Googe actually looks like, and how uncanny a resemblance he bears to noted Imperial criminal and Rebel agent Cassian Andor. It's a conversation starter, a way to appear polite and charming and put someone on the backfoot when you have to tell them this is how you actually say it, and it's easy to remember and appear naturalistic for a spy with a zillion other things running around in their head—because, again, Ronni Googe, Senate journalist for the Mid-Rim network, has had to tell people on and off the record every day of his damn life that it's Goo-juh. Two words, and a whole life for that identity is built. It's a fantastic alias, it's a fantastic Star Wars name, it's the total package. An alias worthy of the mission it was deployed on.
Gizmodo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
‘Andor' Star Adria Arjona Talks About the Moment She Knew Bix's Big Secret
That big reveal at the end of Andor led to huge fan speculation regarding Bix Caleen (Adria Arjona) and her choice to depart the rebel base in season two of the hit Star Wars series. And now in an interview with Collider, the actress opens up about why Bix left Cassian to his destiny in Rogue One, confirming theories that have abounded after the series finale. 'Yeah, I think she knows,' Arjona said, referring to when Bix became aware of her big secret. 'I think she knows when she's making the [good-bye] letter. The only reason why I'm actually really confirming it is because I heard [Andor creator Tony Gilroy] say 'yes'. I wouldn't have said it otherwise.' So, yes: Bix knew that she was pregnant with Cassian's baby when she left. 'She sees Cassian going the other route. She's like, 'I can't be the reason that he doesn't get to do what he's destined to do,'' she said of her character's inner conflict about whether or not to tell him. 'Especially if she tells him that she's pregnant, Cassian will quit it all. Cassian is willing to give up everything for Bix, and Bix knows that. That's how important Bix is for Cassian. It's a big sacrifice that she makes, a big love sacrifice not only for what's best for Cassian, but also for what's best for the rebellion. She says it: 'I choose rebellion.' But ultimately, she's choosing the future of her family and the future of the galaxy that she's going to raise this child in. It's a big mother instinct that kicks in. I don't know how she would have made that decision otherwise.' Knowing Cassian's importance to the Rebellion is what motivates her to keep it a secret in the hopes that he will return to them when its all over. The transmission to her love is one of the most beautifully powerful moments in the series and heartbreaking at that—since we know where Andor's journey will end. That's something Arjona shared was a challenge to keep out of her head while playing someone who had unwavering hope she would meet him again. 'I had to step away from my love of Rogue One and A New Hope to really be able to play the letter and to be able to play the last shot, because I was a little too connected, and Bix obviously isn't.' And that made Arjona's read of the lines in the letter even more impactful. 'There's a beautiful element of hope in that last scene. She says it in her letter: 'When this is over, when it's all done, we'll meet again, and we'll be fine.' She has never had a doubt that Cassian will be back. There's a lot of hope in that last shot that he'll be back and they'll raise a family. I think that's what's so heartbreaking about it.' It is all the more gut-wrenching and tear-inducing for fans of the characters who have gotten such an important backstory that we're just not ready to let go of yet. It's why the surprise of baby Andor was such a beacon of light and a huge payoff we see that Cassian doesn't. The profound and poignant ending was masterfully pulled off by Gilroy, Arjona elaborated. 'When he told me that the last shot of season two was going to be me holding Cassian's baby, it just blew my mind, because he told me something very similar at the beginning of season one. He was like, 'Don't worry, it's all going to pay off.'' 'That's something that a lot of creatives promise to get the cast that they desire, but never actually follow through on, and Tony actually followed through and gave me a lot of very pivotal moments in this season, and then gave me the end.' The coda truly adds a satisfying layer to Andor's sacrifice by focusing on Bix and the baby seeing the sunrise he won't live to see. And as massive Arjona fans, we can't help but hope Bix's story isn't over yet.
Forbes
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Connections' Hints For May 27: Clues And Answers For Today's Game
Each day's game of NYT Connections goes live at midnight local time. As such, 'today's Connections hints and answers' depend on where you are in the world. In case you need them, here are the Connections hints and answers for Monday: Hey there, Connectors! I hope your week is off to an excellent start. I finally got around to watching Andor. I'm only four or so episodes in and I'm really enjoying it so far. It's really cool to finally have a Star Wars series that's for people who have spent decades growing up with the franchise. Nemik, one of the characters who works with Cassian Andor to carry out a mission that targets the Empire, said something in one of these episodes that's stuck with me: Although the episode premiered in 2022, that quote aptly captures this moment in time, in both technology and the broader culture. With more and more people increasingly relying on generative AI to carry their mental load, our collective capacity for critical thinking will surely be diminished to a harmful degree. I feel that speech also quite accurately reflects the state of the world as a whole at the minute, while quite rightly pointing out that society does not have to simply accept that reality. Before we begin, we have a great little community on Discord, where we chat about NYT Connections, the rest of the NYT games and all kinds of other stuff. Everyone who has joined has been lovely. It's a fun hangout spot, and you're more than welcome to hang out with us. Discord is also the best way to give me any feedback about the column, especially on the rare (or not-so-rare) occasions that I mess something up. I don't look at the comments or Twitter much. You can also read my weekend editions of this column at my new newsletter, Pastimes. Today's NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, May 27 are coming right up. Connections is a free, popular New York Times daily word game. You get a new puzzle at midnight every day. You can play on the NYT's website or Games app. You're presented with a grid of 16 words. Your task is to arrange them into four groups of four by figuring out the links between them. The groups could be things like items you can click, names for research study participants or words preceded by a body part. There's only one solution for each puzzle, and you'll need to be careful when it comes to words that might fit into more than one category. You can shuffle the words to perhaps help you see links between them. Each group is color coded. The yellow group is usually the easiest to figure out, blue and green fall in the middle, and the purple group is usually the most difficult one. The purple group often involves wordplay. Select four words you think go together and press Submit. If you make a guess and you're incorrect, you'll lose a life. If you're close to having a correct group, you might see a message telling you that you're one word away from getting it right, but you'll still need to figure out which one to swap. If you make four mistakes, it's game over. Let's make sure that doesn't happen with the help of some hints, and, if you're really struggling, today's Connections answers. As with Wordle and other similar games, it's easy to share results with your friends on social media and group chats. If you have an NYT All Access or Games subscription, you can access the publication's Connections archive. This includes every previous game of Connections, so you can go back and play any of those that you have missed. Aside from the first 60 games or so, you should be able to find my hints via Google if you need them! Just click here and add the date of the game for which you need clues or the answers to the search query. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Scroll slowly! Just after the hints for each of today's Connections groups, I'll reveal what the groups are without immediately telling you which words go into them. Today's 16 words are... And the hints for today's Connections groups are: Need some extra help? Be warned: we're starting to get into spoiler territory. Today's Connections groups are... Spoiler alert! Don't scroll any further down the page until you're ready to find out today's Connections answers. This is your final warning! Today's Connections answers are... I'm getting closer to a 100-game streak. That's number 91 in the books with a perfect game. Here's how I fared: 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩 STRUM stood out to me immediately, since there aren't too many applications for that word. As such, I got the blues pretty quickly. I'm planning to buy an electric guitar in a few months once I've got enough set aside. I haven't had one in over a decade, but I miss playing fat riffs, y'know? I've currently got my eye on a Dan Donegan Ultra, but I still very much want a proper Gibson Les Paul. Decisions, decisions… CANDELABRA and BEAST landed next to each other after that, which made the purples clear. I haven't seen that movie in a long time. I absolutely loved it as a kid, so I guess I know what I'm doing when I next have a spare 90 minutes. The yellows were then pretty clear to me. I squared those away. I wasn't too sure about the green connection until it clicked with GATE. One of the best decisions I've made over the last few years is to use a credit card that offers free airport LOUNGE access. Those places can be really nice! I wouldn't necessarily have linked FOOD COURT with an airport, though. As for red herrings, CAROUSEL, COASTER, FOOD COURT and TEACUP might have gone together as a group of theme park elements. That's all there is to it for today's Connections clues and answers. Be sure to check my blog tomorrow for hints and the solution for Wednesday's game if you need them. P.S. I'm doing a ska punk theme week with my recommendations, running until Saturday. I don't typically care for genres, but this one's a lot of fun. There's a long tradition of punk covers of popular songs (think Me First and the Gimme Gimmes). One of the greatest ska punk covers is the Reel Big Fish version of the all-time great "Take On Me" by A-Ha. RBF's cover is nothing to sniff at. It's a blast: Have a great day! Stay hydrated! Call someone you love! Please follow my blog for more coverage of NYT Connections and other word games, and even some video game news, insights and analysis. It helps me out a lot! Sharing this column with other people who play Connections would be appreciated too. You can also read my weekend editions of this column at my new newsletter, Pastimes.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Andor's Final Episode Introduced A Surprising New Character, But There's Someone Else From The Disney+ Series I Hope We See More Of In The Star Wars Universe
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Warning: SPOILERS for Andor's last three episodes are ahead! Well, Star Wars fans, we've reached the end of another era. Andor has come to a close with the release of Season 2's last three episodes on the 2025 TV schedule. There was a lot to take in from this final hurrah, from the death of characters like Luthen Rael and Major Partagaz, to finally seeing K-2SO in action on the Disney+ subscription-exclusive series. However, right now I want to focus on two characters: one who was introduced in the final moment of Andor, and one who've we've spent a lot of time with on this show, but I hope see more of in a galaxy far, far away. Cassian Andor was faced with a tough choice in last week's Andor episodes: continue for fighting for the Rebellion or leave that behind to start a new life with Bix Calleen. Bix decided to make that choice for him, as she'd learned from a Force healer in 'Messenger' that Cassian will be vital in the Rebellion's future victories. We, of course, see that happen in Rogue One when he helps steal the plans for the first Death Star. Leaving their home on Yavin IV behind her at the end of 'Welcome to the Rebellion,' Bix informs Cassian in a hologram message that she can't let their relationship interfere with him helping the Rebellion. When the day comes that the Rebels topple the Empire, she will find him and then they can finally have that dream life together. Sadly, we know that will never happen since Cassian will die in Jyn Erso's arms on Scarif shortly before the events of A New Hope. Disney+: from $9.99 a month w/ ad-supported planDon't miss out on any of the Star Wars franchise's movie and TV offerings. Subscribe to Disney+ so you can stay current. The platform's ad-support plan goes for $9.99 a month. You could also go ad-free and pay $15.99 a month, or save 16% and pre-pay $159.99 for a Deal Bix was almost entirely absent from Andor's final three episodes, which took place one year after last week's episodes and led directly into Cassian's final adventure in Rogue One. But before the series took its bow, we checked in one last time with Bix, who was living on the planet Mina-Rau from Season 2's first three episodes. As she was looking out at the horizon, she had a baby in her arms. Not only was it easy enough to infer that this is her own child, it's probably safe to assume who the father is. So now there's a little Andor who's set to grow up in the final years of the Empire's reign. Will we learn their name someday or even see them again? While I can't say with absolute certainty, I'm skeptical to think that the Star Wars franchise won't bring this character back at some point. Just because Diego Luna's time as Cassian is done doesn't mean we can't see more of his child or Bix. Plus, given when the kid was born, it'd be easy enough to follow them as an adult during the Sequel Trilogy era. Hey, how about they show up in Ryan Gosling's Starfighter movie? If you thought Dedra Meero had it bad last week when she was devastated by Syril Karn's death, that was just an appetizer of what was to come. Still obsessed with finding Axis after all these years, Dedra finally figured out that it was Luthen Rael and carried out an unsanctioned operation to apprehend him. Unfortunately for her, Luthen cut his wrist with a ceremonial knife from his antiques shop before she could start squeezing information out of him, requiring him to be put in a coma. That alone was enough to get Deedra taken into Imperial custody, as her superiors had made it clear to her that Axis was no longer her concern. But it got so much worse from there. Kleya, Luthen's assistant at the shop (and, as we learned, essentially his surrogate daughter), snuck into the hospital to cut off Luthen's life support so he couldn't be tortured into divulging secrets about the Rebellion once he was awake. But the cherry on this poodoo-flavored sundae was when the investigating Imperials discovered that Luthen had learned a scattering of details about the Death Star from Lieutenant Supervisor Lonni Young, his mole in the Empire (whom he then killed), then passed them along to Kleya to share with the Rebellion. So although Orson Krennic's initial assumption that Dedra Meero was a spy who'd shared these secrets was incorrect, the damage was nonetheless done. Partagaz killed himself rather than take the fall for Kleya escaping Coruscant, and Dedra was sent to a prison similar to the one on Narkina 5 where Cassian was sent in Season 1. More Andor Stories 'We Are Hijacking Canon': Andor Showrunner Explains Why They Pivoted Away From Star Wars Rebels With That Big Mon Mothma Moment After I Binge-Watched Andor Season 2, Here's Why My Revenge Of The Sith Theatrical Rerelease Experience Was Totally Worth The Ticket Price The last shot of Dedra Meero in Andor shows her in tears over how her life turned out. So it stands to reason she'll spent the rest of her days in prison, right? Not necessarily, because in a little under half a decade, the Empire will fall. Perhaps when that happens, the New Republic will look over the Empire's prisoners and decide which are ok to free and which should remain behind bars, so to speak. Realistically, I think Dedra probably falls into the latter category, but I'm hopeful that it's the former that happens instead. Dedra Meero made a lot of despicable decisions on Andor to advance her career and gain respect from her peers. Her ambition proved to be her downfall when she overextended herself in her desperation to capture Axis. Ideally her time in prison would make her realize the error of her ways and feel remorse for her actions. I'm not saying that the New Republic should just let Dedra go, as she'd arguably still be considered a war criminal. Rather, I'm envisioning her agreeing to help out the New Republic as a way to reduce her sentence or be granted leniency. It'd be easy enough to just write Dedra off as irredeemable, but I hope that Star Wars finds a way to spotlight her again. Let's see what happens when that keen intellect of hers is put to use for the greater good and she genuinely wants to try and make up for some of the horrible things she did as an Imperial officer. If this can't happen onscreen, then maybe we can revisit Deedra in a novel down the line. So with Andor behind us, next up on the upcoming Star Wars TV shows slate are Ahsoka Season 2 and the recently-announced Maul – Shadow Lord. Both shows are expected to be released in 2026, so keep checking back with us for updates on their progress.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Andor' Season 2 submitted in 23 Emmy categories as Disney positions frontrunning contention
Disney has officially revealed its Emmy Awards campaign for the second and final season of Andor, submitting the critically acclaimed Star Wars prequel series in 23 categories, Variety has confirmed. With a masterful mix of top-tier acting, directing, and technical categories, the platform is making a strong bid to position Andor as a leading contender in this year's Emmy race. At the center of the campaign is Diego Luna, who reprises his role as Cassian Andor and also serves as an executive producer. He's being submitted for lead actor in a drama series, with the streamer hoping his performance will resonate more strongly with voters this time around. Luna was overlooked for a nomination in the show's first season but has gained more critical momentum heading into its final stretch. Also submitted in key acting categories are returning cast members Stellan Skarsgård and Kyle Soller for supporting actor, and Genevieve O'Reilly, Denise Gough, Adria Arjona, Faye Marsay, and Elizabeth Dulau for supporting actress. O'Reilly, in particular, is being spotlighted for her portrayal of Mon Mothma, a senator navigating personal and political crisis. In the guest categories, Andor Season 2 brings high-profile names to the table. Ben Mendelsohn (episode 211), Forest Whitaker (episode 205), and Benjamin Bratt (episode 209) are all up for guest actor consideration. Varada Sethu is the sole submission in the guest actress category for her work in episode 206. Behind the scenes, Janus Metz has been submitted in the directing category for Episode 8, titled, 'Who Are You', while Dan Gilroy is entered in the writing category for Episode 9, 'Welcome to the Rebellion'. Technically, Andor is aiming for recognition across several craft categories, including production design, music composition, costume design, makeup, hairstyling, sound editing and mixing, stunt coordination, and visual effects. Alan Tudyk has also been submitted for character voice-over performance as droid K-2SO. Brandon Roberts is submitted for music composition, while Nicholas Britell and Tony Gilroy are entered in the original music and lyrics category for 'We are the Ghor'. The strategy follows Andor's strong Emmy debut in 2023, where it earned eight nominations, including outstanding drama series and nods for writing and directing. With Season 2 concluding the storyline that leads directly into Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Disney seems confident that the series' climactic emotional arcs and thematic resonance will strike a chord with Emmy voters. Andor will likely face stiff competition in the drama series category from acclaimed contenders like Apple TV's Severance Season 2, HBO's The Last of Us Season 2, and HBO Max's The Pitt. Nomination voting opens June 12 and runs through June 23. Official nominations will be announced on July 15.
