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4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ANDOR Showrunner Tony Gilroy Was Denied Only One Thing, Dropping STAR WARS' First F-Bomb
We're all still reeling from the end of Andor, one of the greatest chapters in the entire Star Wars franchise. It's hard to believe that such a hard-hitting, grounded piece of storytelling came from the galaxy far, far away. Disney and Lucasfilm gave Andor showrunner (and Rogue One co-writer) Tony Gilroy a reported $650 million to produce Andor, and gave him almost full creative control. In fact, Gilroy is on the record as saying that Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy allowed him to introduce subjects like police brutality and brothels in the very first episode without pushback. But Lucasfilm put their foot down with one thing. They denied Andor dropping Star Wars' first f-bomb. Speaking at the ATX TV Festival (via Fandom Wire), Gilroy said that in the two seasons of Andor, he received only one creative note from Disney. And it had to do with the use of profanity. In the first season, the speech by Cassian's adoptive mother Maarva (Fiona Shaw), originally ended with the words 'F*** the Empire'. Instead, Disney said 'Can you please not do that?' And so 'F*** the Empire' became 'Fight the Empire.' Which honestly works just as well. And the message isn't lost with 'Star Wars' first f-bomb' controversy. Funnily enough, Tony Gilroy did use Andor to become Star Wars' first official use of the s-word. This happened when Bail Organa tells Mon Mothma to 'Tear the shit out of this place' during her senate speech. Personally, we prefer when sci-fi fantasy franchises make up their own cuss words. Battlestar Galactica did it best with the word 'frak,' which worked great. We all knew what frak really meant, and they didn't have to worry about censors. 'E chu ta' is an example of ugly Star Wars universe slang/insult. But after all this time, we still don't know what it really means! C'mon Star Wars. Come up with a good f-bomb substitute already.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Thunderbolts*: Check release date, star-studded cast, and plot details
One of the highly anticipated movies Thunderbolts*, is slated to arrive in early May 2025. This new project will feature a compelling ensemble of familiar characters who are forced to band together under challenging circumstances. Release Date: Thunderbolts* is set to electrify theaters on May 2, 2025. The film's release date has shifted a few times during its development. Its current placement will now kick off the summer blockbuster season, a strategy Marvel Studios has successfully employed with numerous past hits. While the studio has encountered some headwinds in recent years, there are high hopes that Thunderbolts* will reignite the franchise's momentum. Cast: The directorial helm of Thunderbolts* is held by Jake Schreier. The film is slated for release in premium large formats including IMAX, Dolby Cinema, RealD 3D, ScreenX, and 4DX. The cast boasts a lineup of popular Marvel characters, brought to life by talented actors: Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova/Black Widow, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, David Harbour as Red Guardian/Alexei Shostakov, Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent/John Walker, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost/Ava Starr, Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster/Antonia Dreykov, Lewis Pullman as Sentry/Bob, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Geraldine Viswanathan as Mel, with Chris Bauer and Wendell Edward Pierce cast in currently undisclosed roles. Production: According to insights from Fandom Wire, Thunderbolts* has an estimated production budget ranging between $150 million and $200 million. This financial commitment aligns the film with other significant Marvel productions that have received substantial investment. Storyline: The narrative of the film will center around an unlikely alliance of antiheroes. Fan-favorite characters such as Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker find themselves unexpectedly brought together by the enigmatic Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. As a team, they will be compelled to confront their complicated histories while undertaking a perilous mission. The central tension of the story lies in the uncertainty of whether these disparate individuals can overcome their pasts and work cohesively, or if their conflicting natures will lead to their ultimate downfall.
Express Tribune
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Netflix's ‘Zero Day' flops with critics despite Robert De Niro's star power
Netflix's highly anticipated political thriller Zero Day has failed to impress critics, debuting with a 45% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite Robert De Niro's rare TV appearance as former U.S. President George Mullen, many reviewers found the six-episode series predictable and lacking in suspense. Critics have called Zero Day a missed opportunity. M.N. Miller of FandomWire described it as "contrived and rushed," while Alex Maidy from JoBlo's Movie Network lamented that it "wastes an all-star cast with a story bogged down by misdirections." The series follows Mullen as he investigates a deadly cyberattack but gets entangled in political conspiracies and his own troubled past. The ensemble cast includes Lizzie Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen, Connie Britton, Dan Stevens, Angela Bassett, and Matthew Modine. However, The Daily Beast's Nick Schager wrote that even this impressive lineup couldn't save the show from being a "muddled, suspense-challenged washout." Not all reviews are negative. MovieWeb's Matt Mahler suggested that the show improves after its "horrible first episode." Collider's Shawn Van Horn praised its short six-episode format, saying it remains thrilling without dragging. Fans are divided, with some praising the acting and others calling it "one of the silliest things on Netflix." Zero Day is now streaming, allowing viewers to judge for themselves.
