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Gizmodo
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
‘Andor' Put So Many Easter Eggs in Luthen Rael's Shop
You knew about the 'Indiana Jones' one, but did you see the winks at 'Revenge of the Sith' and 'Phantom Menace'? One of the many, many things that makes Andor so great is that it's uninterested in fan service. There are no gratuitous cameos. No wild, broad connections. First and foremost, creator Tony Gilroy wanted to tell an emotional, impactful, and timely story of heroism and hope, which just so happened to be in the world of Star Wars. But that doesn't mean other members of his team didn't want to have a little fun, and the set and prop designers did just that. In the first season of Andor, fans instantly noticed that Luthen Rael's shop on Coruscant was filled with recognizable and clever winks and nods to Star Wars and Lucasfilm projects of the past. The most famous, of course, were the Sankara stones from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, but Luthen also had Sith artifacts, Mandalorian armor, and more. All of which made sense. Luthen, after all, does deal in rare artifacts and antiquities, so he would be interested in acquiring and selling things of this nature. This season, that was taken up a notch, and the official Star Wars website has a post breaking it down. Like, for example, Luthen has a Sith Chalice on display, much like the one Palpatine had in his office in Revenge of the Sith. There's a Kalikori, a prized Twi'lek family heirloom, much like the one we've seen from the Syndullas in Star Wars Rebels. There's a Royal Naboo headdress that looks very similar to one Queen Amidala wore in The Phantom Menace (shouldn't Bail Organa have picked this one up to hold for his daughter?). Finally, there's even a Gungan skull. Which Gungan? We don't know, but I'm sure many of us have a few top choices. You can see images of those and more all over at The same article also reminds us of everything from Andor season one, including a Jedi Temple Guard mask, like the ones from Star Wars: The Clone Wars; a Gungan shield as seen in The Phantom Menace; and another Naboo headpiece, this one resembling one Padme wore in Attack of the Clones. Again, Bail, why didn't you buy these? The best part about all of this is it has nothing to do with the story. There's no impact on Luthen and Kleya's work in the shop. No smoking gun to solve a problem. It's just there to remind you this story is happening in a world where all of this other stuff happened too. Both seasons of Andor are streaming on Disney+. You can see the above artifacts most specifically in episodes five and 10 of season two, as well as four, five, and seven of season one.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Ryan Reynolds Pitched an R-Rated STAR WARS Project to Disney
The recently wrapped Andor on Disney+ was the most adult Star Wars content we've ever seen in nearly fifty years. However, we wouldn't go so far as to say it's R-rated. It came close a few times with its adult themes, but did not cross the line into adults only. But if you ask Ryan Reynolds, he thinks it's time. We've learned (via The Hollywood Reporter) that while appearing on The Box Office podcast recently, Reynolds said he pitched Disney an R-rated Star Wars project. However, unlike his most famous R-rated project for Disney, Deadpool& Wolverine, he wouldn't actually star in it but would instead produce it. Here's what he had to say: I pitched to Disney, I said, 'Why don't we do an R-rated Star Wars property? It doesn't have to be overt, A+ characters. There's a wide range of characters you could use.' And I don't mean R-rated to be vulgar. R-rated as a Trojan horse for emotion. I always wonder why studios don't want to just gamble on something like that. I'm not saying I want to be in it. I'd want to produce and write or be a part of behind the scenes. Those kinds of IP subsist really well on scarcity and surprise. We don't get scarcity really with Star Wars because of Disney+, but you can certainly still surprise people. Because of Ryan Reynolds' success with Deadpool & Wolverine, one might imagine Disney and Lucasfilm would hand him the keys to the Death Star. But that doesn't seem to be the case. Star Wars has been a 'family brand' since its inception. And Lucasfilm might feel nervous dipping its toes into purely adult content. But then, no MCU film boasted an R-rating until Deadpool & Wolverine, and that made all the money in the world. Maybe Ryan Reynolds producing it could soften the blow. Surely, there must be a great Star Wars horror pitch out there just waiting to happen. Lucasfilm has teased zombie Stormtroopers in Clone Wars and Ahsoka, so maybe it's time to make something like that happen. If anyone could get away with it, it's Ryan Reynolds.
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Death Star Detail in ROGUE ONE Makes Alderaan's Destruction in NEW HOPE Even More Devestating For Princess Liea — GeekTyrant
Star Wars fans are always rewatching, reanalyzing, and recontextualizing the films and shows in the franchise. Thanks to Andor and a fresh look at Rogue One , one specific connection has started to sting a little more, specifically a new perspective on Princess Leia's reaction to Alderaan's destruction in A New Hope . On Reddit, a fan recently pointed out something that many of us might not have considered, and now it's hard to unsee. Leia wasn't unfamiliar with what the Death Star could do when Tarkin ordered the obliteration of her home planet, but what she saw still shattered her. The post reads: "In A New Hope, when Leia is forced to watch Alderaan be destroyed, she reacts with horror and surprise (valid reaction).' It goes on: "But there's a second part to this I never realized until I just watched Rogue One again. She was present at Scarif. She saw the effects of the Death Star there. 'She was not present at Jedha, but I'm sure she heard of the aftermath. So in her mind, as Tarkin gives the order, she's expecting a big explosion on the surface and a lot of people to die. 'And then her entire planet just vaporizes in a second, right before her eyes. Completely subverting not just her expectations, but the Rebellion's." That's the gut punch. Leia knew it was coming, but she just didn't know how bad it was going to be. In Rogue One , Leia is nearby when Scarif is hit by the Death Star, watching the fallout from a distance just after the plans are transmitted aboard the Tantive IV. That moment, along with the wreckage at Jedha, gave the Rebellion a preview of the weapon's destructive force. But Alderaan's destruction wasn't just a tactical display, it was personal. And the weapon wasn't just killing people this time, it was wiping out Leia's past, her culture, and her entire planet in an instant. One fan also noted the stark contrast in how the destruction is shown: "It's wild to go from the drama of Rogue One showing the Death Star looming over Jedha and Scarif, people reacting from the ground, detailed, up-close destruction of the planets' crust rending apart as the music swells… to Alderaan instantly turning into a stock footage explosion that the camera only lingers on for about four seconds with almost no fanfare." Sure, some of that difference is technical limitations. A New Hope was made in 1977 and Rogue One in 2016, but the emotional difference is amplified when you watch in story order. In Rogue One , the destruction feels colossal and terrifying. By the time we get to Alderaan in A New Hope , the horror is quieter, but for Leia, now seen in a new light, it's far more devastating. With Andor recently filling in more about the construction of the Death Star and the origins of the Rebellion, this small but interesting connection just adds another layer to Leia's story.
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
'The Mandalorian' rumor suggests season 4 won't be happening — but the force is still strong with the movie
This is the (movie) way — at least, according to a new report. It's been over two years since 'The Mandalorian' wrapped up its third season, and with no official word on season 4 since, fans have begun to wonder if the galaxy far, far away has quietly left the show behind. Now, a new rumor suggests those suspicions may not be far off. According to a claim by insider Daniel Richtman on his Patreon, 'The Mandalorian' won't return to Disney Plus for a fourth season. Instead, the story of Din Djarin and Grogu will remain on the big screen for the foreseeable, beginning with the upcoming movie 'The Mandalorian & Grogu.' To be clear, Disney and Lucasfilm haven't officially confirmed any of this so take it with a grain of salt. But given the long silence, shifting priorities at Disney, and the spotlight now shining fully on the theatrical project, it's getting harder to imagine season 4 ever materializing. It's a surprising shift for a show widely regarded as one of the best projects in the 'Star Wars' universe. The show not only helped restore fan excitement after a divisive sequel trilogy, but it also catapulted Pedro Pascal to a new level of fame for his role as the helmeted bounty hunter. While season 3 drew more mixed reactions, many held out hope for a proper continuation. But with shifting strategies at Disney and Lucasfilm, the future of 'The Mandalorian' may now rest solely on its theatrical debut. With 'The Mandalorian' season 4 looking less and less likely, all attention has shifted to the upcoming feature movie set to continue the adventures of Din Djarin and his beloved foundling. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. While official story details for 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' remain under wraps, the movie is expected to pick up where season 3 left off, acting as a bridge between the Disney Plus series and the broader cinematic plans being crafted by Lucasfilm's creative head, Dave Filoni. 'The Mandalorian' season 3 concluded with Din (Pascal), the adorable Grogu, and Bo-Katan (Katee Sackhoff) leading a united Mandalorian front to finally defeat Moff Gideon (Giancarlo Esposito) and his lingering Imperial forces. Their victory allowed Bo-Katan to reclaim Mandalore and begin the long process of restoring her homeworld. In the aftermath, Din struck a deal with the New Republic to help hunt down other remnants of the shattered Empire. That mission naturally puts him on a collision course with a much larger threat teased in 'Ahsoka': the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn. With Thrawn potentially preparing a full-scale assault on the vulnerable New Republic, Din and Grogu may soon find themselves pulled into a galactic conflict. And with Filoni's crossover 'event' movie still years away, it appears 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' is set to serve as the crucial link between the beloved streaming series and the escalating war looming on the horizon. Richtman also mentioned on his Patreon that the stakes for the movie are incredibly high. He claimed that 'if the movie succeeds, a sequel will be made. However, if it flops, it will serve as the final chapter for Mando and could also put [Dave] Filoni's movie at risk.' Jon Favreau, creator and executive producer of the series, recently reinforced this shift in focus. At this year's Star Wars Celebration in Japan, he told Collider that his attention is fully on the movie, not a potential fourth season. 'Right now, I'm focusing on the feature,' Favreau said. 'You discover so much as you edit a film… Right now we're really locked in on the big screen story that's coming.' I've absolutely adored every step of Mando and Grogu's journey. I've even built up a little collection of Grogu toys and posters as a reminder of just how much this duo means to me. So, I truly hope 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' becomes a huge success, not just for fans like me, but for the future of 'Star Wars' storytelling as a whole. Season 4 hasn't been entirely ruled out yet, but since theatrical releases tend to bring in a lot more revenue, I'm fairly certain 'The Mandalorian' will remain on the big screen. Looks like Din and Grogu might be trading their beskar for box office bling!
Geek Feed
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
The Rally for Star Wars Battlefront III has Begun
May 4 has always been a time to celebrate Star Wars , but maybe because of the hype of Andor , there has been a viral movement to have someone, anyone , make Star Wars Battlefront III . According to Battlefront Updates, ever since May 4, more players have been logging into 2017's Star Wars Battlefront II , and they have peaked at 160,000 concurrent players—which could mean that millions have been playing the game during this recent uptick; and now several fans have been using this momentum to make noise and get a Battlefront 3 made. I was actually covering Battlefront II back when it came out, and knew all about how the game had a poor launch because of EA's monetization system. But following the launch, DICE, and the rest of the development team had been adding some steady expansions to the game, and it eventually grew to be one of the more celebrated Star Wars titles—at least for anyone who played it. Support for Battlefront II eventually ended in 2020 with the Scarif update, but it's considered impressive that a game that hasn't had support in five years still manages to gather this much players. Fans expect the hype to die down eventually by the end of the month, but anyone spamming Battlefront III at any Star Wars related post is hoping that they get enough noise to have Lucasfilm Games consider bringing back Battlefront down the line; and with all the mistakes of the previous games, maybe they'll find out a way to get this one to stay for now. Will this lead to anything? We don't know for sure, but you can play Star Wars Battlefront II now available for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
