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The third episode of The Acolyte, titled "Destiny," opens on a planet called Brendok where we find a young Mae and Osha. Each of them can use the Force, but do so very differently, with Mae clearly inclined to be cruel to the local wildlife while using her powers.
There's a clear divide between the twins and Osha doesn't seem to care much for her sister. We learn that their coven plans for them to go through an ascension, a process the future Jedi has little interest in.
She doesn't wish to be like her two mothers and rejects the idea of becoming a witch. It's also revealed that the coven was exiled, hunted, and forced into hiding simply because some, presumably the Jedi, view their power as "dark" and "unnatural.
The third episode of The Acolyte, titled "Destiny," opens on a planet called Brendok where we find a young Mae and Osha. Each of them can use the Force, but do so very differently, with Mae clearly inclined to be cruel to the local wildlife while using her powers.
There's a clear divide between the twins and Osha doesn't seem to care much for her sister. We learn that their coven plans for them to go through an ascension, a process the future Jedi has little interest in.
She doesn't wish to be like her two mothers and rejects the idea of becoming a witch. It's also revealed that the coven was exiled, hunted, and forced into hiding simply because some, presumably the Jedi, view their power as "dark" and "unnatural.
- 6/12/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 3 delves into Mae and Osha’s complicated past, giving us the foundations of their conflict. Here’s our review.
Before we dive into The Acolyte episode 3, just a disclaimer that these reviews will include mild spoilers for the episode in question but will discuss previous episodes with heavy spoilers. So if you haven’t seen The Acolyte episodes 1 and 2, you might want to watch those before reading what we have to say about episode 3.
Still here? Excellent. On with the show!
The Acolyte got off to a wobbly start last week with two episodes. The new Star Wars series was sold as a darker, more violent entry into the franchise and one that would feature more Siths than we’ve seen before. The first two episodes gave us no indication of that and, in all honesty, episode 3 doesn’t give us much hope that The...
Before we dive into The Acolyte episode 3, just a disclaimer that these reviews will include mild spoilers for the episode in question but will discuss previous episodes with heavy spoilers. So if you haven’t seen The Acolyte episodes 1 and 2, you might want to watch those before reading what we have to say about episode 3.
Still here? Excellent. On with the show!
The Acolyte got off to a wobbly start last week with two episodes. The new Star Wars series was sold as a darker, more violent entry into the franchise and one that would feature more Siths than we’ve seen before. The first two episodes gave us no indication of that and, in all honesty, episode 3 doesn’t give us much hope that The...
- 6/12/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
The Acolyte Fans Continue to Laud Lee Jung-Jae's Master Sol Performance - Main Image
The Acolyte’s Lee Jung-Jae continues to get praise from viewers thanks to his performance as Master Sol.
While he already got a lot of attention in the first two episodes, the third episode solidified him as one of the highlights of the show, at least based on reactions from fans.
Even before being cast in the series, Lee Jung-Jae has already played many notable roles in various films and shows. Now, he continues to show off his impressive acting skills as a Jedi Master.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Acolyte, so proceed with caution.
Fans are Praising Lee Jung-Jae’s Acting Chops as Master Sol
Lee Jung-Jae is one of South Korea’s most popular actors, and he gained worldwide renown for playing the protagonist Seong Gi-hun in Netflix’s mega-hit...
The Acolyte’s Lee Jung-Jae continues to get praise from viewers thanks to his performance as Master Sol.
While he already got a lot of attention in the first two episodes, the third episode solidified him as one of the highlights of the show, at least based on reactions from fans.
Even before being cast in the series, Lee Jung-Jae has already played many notable roles in various films and shows. Now, he continues to show off his impressive acting skills as a Jedi Master.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Acolyte, so proceed with caution.
Fans are Praising Lee Jung-Jae’s Acting Chops as Master Sol
Lee Jung-Jae is one of South Korea’s most popular actors, and he gained worldwide renown for playing the protagonist Seong Gi-hun in Netflix’s mega-hit...
- 6/12/2024
- EpicStream
The Acolyte Episode 3 Explores a New Perspective on the Force - Main Image
The recently-aired episode 3 of The Acolyte offered a new perspective on the Force that is different from any of the previous portrayals that we've seen before in the Star Wars franchise.
The flashback episode gave us the backstory of the twin characters Osha and Mae set around 16 years before the present-day events of the series and how they ended up getting separated in a tragic event.
With its High Republic setting, the series has an opportunity to explore new mythology and lore that we haven't seen in the live-action projects, and the new episode expanded the concept of the Force in ways the franchise hasn't done in the past.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Acolyte episode 3, so proceed with caution.
The Acolyte Episode 3 Explores a New Force Philosophy
Since the beginning of the franchise,...
The recently-aired episode 3 of The Acolyte offered a new perspective on the Force that is different from any of the previous portrayals that we've seen before in the Star Wars franchise.
The flashback episode gave us the backstory of the twin characters Osha and Mae set around 16 years before the present-day events of the series and how they ended up getting separated in a tragic event.
With its High Republic setting, the series has an opportunity to explore new mythology and lore that we haven't seen in the live-action projects, and the new episode expanded the concept of the Force in ways the franchise hasn't done in the past.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Acolyte episode 3, so proceed with caution.
The Acolyte Episode 3 Explores a New Force Philosophy
Since the beginning of the franchise,...
- 6/12/2024
- EpicStream
Vergleicht man die ersten fünf Tage der beiden „Star Wars“-Serien „The Acolyte“ und „Ahsoka“ auf Disney+, zeigt sich, dass das neue Format nicht mehr mit den weltweiten View-Zahlen der älteren Serie mithalten kann.
„The Acolyte“ läuft auf Disney+ (Credit: 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & Tm. All Rights Reserved.)
Spot berichtete über den erfolgreichen Start der neuen „Star Wars“-Serie „The Acolyte“ auf Disney+. Am ersten Tag generierte das Format bereits weltweit 4,8 Millionen Views. Schaut man aber ein paar Tage weiter, zeigt sich gerade im direkten Vergleich mit einem anderen „Star Wars“-Format wie „Ahsoka“, dass die Zahlen gar nicht so ruhmreich waren.
Die neuen Zahlen von Disney besagen, dass „The Acolyte“ mit Lee Jung-jae („Squid Game“) und Carrie-Ann Moss über die Ausbildung eines bösen Sith-Schülers auf der dunklen Seite der Macht in den ersten fünf Tagen 11,1 Millionen Views schaffte. Views berechnen sich, wenn man die gesehene Stundenzahl durch die Lauflänge des Formats teilt.
„The Acolyte“ läuft auf Disney+ (Credit: 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & Tm. All Rights Reserved.)
Spot berichtete über den erfolgreichen Start der neuen „Star Wars“-Serie „The Acolyte“ auf Disney+. Am ersten Tag generierte das Format bereits weltweit 4,8 Millionen Views. Schaut man aber ein paar Tage weiter, zeigt sich gerade im direkten Vergleich mit einem anderen „Star Wars“-Format wie „Ahsoka“, dass die Zahlen gar nicht so ruhmreich waren.
Die neuen Zahlen von Disney besagen, dass „The Acolyte“ mit Lee Jung-jae („Squid Game“) und Carrie-Ann Moss über die Ausbildung eines bösen Sith-Schülers auf der dunklen Seite der Macht in den ersten fünf Tagen 11,1 Millionen Views schaffte. Views berechnen sich, wenn man die gesehene Stundenzahl durch die Lauflänge des Formats teilt.
- 6/12/2024
- by Michael Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
The Acolyte Showrunner Teases More Twists Are Coming Following Episode 3 Reveal - Main Image
The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland opened up about the twists that she has in store for the upcoming episodes following episode 3's shocking reveal.
The recently-aired third episode titled "Destiny" revealed that the twin characters Osha and Mae were not conceived biologically just like Anakin Skywalker and the heartbreaking circumstance of their separation.
Since the series premiered last week, fans have been speculating about the origins of Osha and Mae as there are hints that there is an unexpected backstory behind their conception.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Acolyte episode 3, so proceed with caution.
The Acolyte Showrunner Promises More Twists
In a recent interview, Headland discussed the shocking reveal regarding the birth of Osha and Mae in episode 3 of The Acolyte.
She promised that more twists are still coming in the upcoming episode...
The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland opened up about the twists that she has in store for the upcoming episodes following episode 3's shocking reveal.
The recently-aired third episode titled "Destiny" revealed that the twin characters Osha and Mae were not conceived biologically just like Anakin Skywalker and the heartbreaking circumstance of their separation.
Since the series premiered last week, fans have been speculating about the origins of Osha and Mae as there are hints that there is an unexpected backstory behind their conception.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Acolyte episode 3, so proceed with caution.
The Acolyte Showrunner Promises More Twists
In a recent interview, Headland discussed the shocking reveal regarding the birth of Osha and Mae in episode 3 of The Acolyte.
She promised that more twists are still coming in the upcoming episode...
- 6/12/2024
- EpicStream
The Acolyte Episode 3 Reveals Surprising Anakin Skywalker Connection - Main Image
The recently-aired episode 3 of The Acolyte revealed a surprising connection to Anakin Skywalker regarding the origins of the twin characters Mae and Osha.
The relationship between Mae and Osha has become one of the focal points of the series as they have set up in the first two episodes that there is an intriguing backstory behind the main twin characters.
The new episode was an entire flashback to Mae and Osha's younger years as we witnessed their tumultuous relationship when they were children and how they ended up being separated.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Acolyte episode 3, so proceed with caution.
The Acolyte Episode 3 Reveals Unexpected Connection to Anakin Skywalker
The third episode of The Acolyte titled "Destiny" explores the origins of Mae and Osha and hints that their birth has a connection to Anakin Skywalker.
The recently-aired episode 3 of The Acolyte revealed a surprising connection to Anakin Skywalker regarding the origins of the twin characters Mae and Osha.
The relationship between Mae and Osha has become one of the focal points of the series as they have set up in the first two episodes that there is an intriguing backstory behind the main twin characters.
The new episode was an entire flashback to Mae and Osha's younger years as we witnessed their tumultuous relationship when they were children and how they ended up being separated.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Acolyte episode 3, so proceed with caution.
The Acolyte Episode 3 Reveals Unexpected Connection to Anakin Skywalker
The third episode of The Acolyte titled "Destiny" explores the origins of Mae and Osha and hints that their birth has a connection to Anakin Skywalker.
- 6/12/2024
- EpicStream
The Star Wars universe has a unique characteristic, where it leaves you shocked when you least expected it. So has happened with its newest ‘stand-alone’ series, The Acolyte. Opening with a bang that one least predicted, the series is certainly one that fans should watch out for, even though its reception pre-release was one of the worst ones that a Star Wars project has ever received.
Carrie Ann-Moss in The Acolyte | Disney+
Created by Leslye Headland, the showrunner recently got candid about what inspired her to create the cold open scene at the start of the show featuring Carrie-Ann Moss’ Master Indra. Revealing her thought process behind the scenes, Headland revealed she was inspired by the drug drama, Breaking Bad.
Spoiler Alert!Warning: Spoiler for The Acolyte
Leslye Headland on Carrie-Ann Moss’ Cold Opening Scene in The Acolyte
Leslye Headland [PC: X/The Wrap]If fans were thinking The Acolyte would allow them to...
Carrie Ann-Moss in The Acolyte | Disney+
Created by Leslye Headland, the showrunner recently got candid about what inspired her to create the cold open scene at the start of the show featuring Carrie-Ann Moss’ Master Indra. Revealing her thought process behind the scenes, Headland revealed she was inspired by the drug drama, Breaking Bad.
Spoiler Alert!Warning: Spoiler for The Acolyte
Leslye Headland on Carrie-Ann Moss’ Cold Opening Scene in The Acolyte
Leslye Headland [PC: X/The Wrap]If fans were thinking The Acolyte would allow them to...
- 6/12/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
The Acolyte Episode 3 Reveals Mae's Reason for Starting a Fire on Brendok - Main Image
The recently-aired episode 3 of The Acolyte has finally given us the backstory of the twin characters Mae and Osha and why the former started a fire on Brendok when they were children.
Last week, we saw the first two episodes of the series planted the seeds of the mystery and teased that there is a tragic backstory behind the separation of the main characters.
For days, fans have been speculating about what happened to Mae and Osha when they were young and the role of the four Jedis in their separation. Now, we have an answer earlier than what we might have expected.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Acolyte episode 3, so proceed with caution.
The Acolyte Episode 3 Explores Osha and Mae's Backstory
The entire third episode of The Acolyte titled "Destiny...
The recently-aired episode 3 of The Acolyte has finally given us the backstory of the twin characters Mae and Osha and why the former started a fire on Brendok when they were children.
Last week, we saw the first two episodes of the series planted the seeds of the mystery and teased that there is a tragic backstory behind the separation of the main characters.
For days, fans have been speculating about what happened to Mae and Osha when they were young and the role of the four Jedis in their separation. Now, we have an answer earlier than what we might have expected.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Acolyte episode 3, so proceed with caution.
The Acolyte Episode 3 Explores Osha and Mae's Backstory
The entire third episode of The Acolyte titled "Destiny...
- 6/12/2024
- EpicStream
Mae and Osha may be twins, but they want very different things out of life. That disconnect was prevalent in Star Wars: The Acolyte’s flashback episode on Tuesday, set 16 years in the past on their home planet of Brendok.
The Force-sensitive girls were to participate in the Ascension, a special ceremony during which they’d become witches and join their family’s coven. While Mae was honored to perform the task, Osha had her reservations. She wasn’t sure that that was what she wanted.
More from TVLineThe Acolyte Premiere Delivers 11.1 Million Views in First 5 Days, Biggest Disney+ Launch...
The Force-sensitive girls were to participate in the Ascension, a special ceremony during which they’d become witches and join their family’s coven. While Mae was honored to perform the task, Osha had her reservations. She wasn’t sure that that was what she wanted.
More from TVLineThe Acolyte Premiere Delivers 11.1 Million Views in First 5 Days, Biggest Disney+ Launch...
- 6/12/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
There will be mild spoilers for the third episode of "Star Wars: The Acolyte," so beware.
"He can see things before they happen," Qui-Gon Jinn tells Shmi Skywalker about her son Anakin in "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace." He explains to her that if he had been born in the Republic, he'd have been identified early and trained as a Jedi. Then, curiously, he asks her who the boy's father was.
"There was no father," Anakin's mother tells the venerable Jedi. "I carried him. I gave birth. I can't explain what happened."
Qui-Gon explains later that this is a vergence in the Force and that Anakin (whose age was a struggle for George Lucas to decide) was conceived of the midi-chlorians themselves; the building blocks of life and a pathway through which living things can hear the will of the Force. This virgin birth took audiences by surprise, but it...
"He can see things before they happen," Qui-Gon Jinn tells Shmi Skywalker about her son Anakin in "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace." He explains to her that if he had been born in the Republic, he'd have been identified early and trained as a Jedi. Then, curiously, he asks her who the boy's father was.
"There was no father," Anakin's mother tells the venerable Jedi. "I carried him. I gave birth. I can't explain what happened."
Qui-Gon explains later that this is a vergence in the Force and that Anakin (whose age was a struggle for George Lucas to decide) was conceived of the midi-chlorians themselves; the building blocks of life and a pathway through which living things can hear the will of the Force. This virgin birth took audiences by surprise, but it...
- 6/12/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
The first two episodes of The Acolyte introduced a Jedi-killing assassin named Mae who was working for an unnamed masked Sith Lord. Mae had an identical twin sister, Osha, who was blamed for the murder of Jedi Master Indara. Since Osha was a former Jedi herself, the Jedi High Council was worried that if the rumors turned out to be true, then their political rivals would use this incident to gain momentum. So, Jedi Master Sol, Jedi Knight Yord, and Padawan Jecki Lon were sent to get to the bottom of this. During this period, Mae killed Jedi Master Torbin and highlighted the fact that she was going after those Jedi who were stationed on Brendok and were likely responsible for the death of her tribe. To make matters even more complicated, everyone thought that Mae had died on Brendok, and Mae was under the impression that Osha had died there.
- 6/12/2024
- by Pramit Chatterjee
- DMT
There will be spoilers for the third episode of "Star Wars: The Acolyte," so beware.
The third episode of "Star Wars: The Acolyte" transports us back in time 16 years to the days leading up to the tragedy that allowed Osha (played as an adult by Amandla Stenberg and as a child by Lauren & Leah Brady) to be taken by the Jedi and to assume her sister, Mae (played by the aforementioned acting trio) was dead. In the last episode, we watched Master Torbin die by suicide with the poison offered to him by Mae, rather than face the pain of living with the consequences of what happened that night sixteen prior. This episode shows us, from at least one point of view, what happened during that fateful encounter, but it also introduces us to the family of Mae and Osha.
Mae and Osha were born in a coven of witches...
The third episode of "Star Wars: The Acolyte" transports us back in time 16 years to the days leading up to the tragedy that allowed Osha (played as an adult by Amandla Stenberg and as a child by Lauren & Leah Brady) to be taken by the Jedi and to assume her sister, Mae (played by the aforementioned acting trio) was dead. In the last episode, we watched Master Torbin die by suicide with the poison offered to him by Mae, rather than face the pain of living with the consequences of what happened that night sixteen prior. This episode shows us, from at least one point of view, what happened during that fateful encounter, but it also introduces us to the family of Mae and Osha.
Mae and Osha were born in a coven of witches...
- 6/12/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
This article from the Disney+ series The Acolyte (2024) Season 1 Episode 3 contains significant spoilers.
The third episode of the Disney+ streaming series The Acolyte begins with the origin story of Mae and Osha on the planet of Brendok. They are children, and Osha is in a lush green forest playing with a pink-winged creature that looks like a Star Wars version of a hummingbird. Mae then comes along and begins to control the creature with the Force, which upsets Osha.
Why? It appears Mae is using the Force to control (or even punish) the creature against its will. They make up, but then Mother Coral approaches them. She berates them, telling Mae and Osha they cannot be out here alone. She whisks them back to safety, not knowing Sol is watching them from behind a tree.
Amandla Stenberg in The Acolyte (2024) | Image via Disney+
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The third episode of the Disney+ streaming series The Acolyte begins with the origin story of Mae and Osha on the planet of Brendok. They are children, and Osha is in a lush green forest playing with a pink-winged creature that looks like a Star Wars version of a hummingbird. Mae then comes along and begins to control the creature with the Force, which upsets Osha.
Why? It appears Mae is using the Force to control (or even punish) the creature against its will. They make up, but then Mother Coral approaches them. She berates them, telling Mae and Osha they cannot be out here alone. She whisks them back to safety, not knowing Sol is watching them from behind a tree.
Amandla Stenberg in The Acolyte (2024) | Image via Disney+
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- 6/12/2024
- by M.N. Miller
- FandomWire
This Star Wars: The Acolyte review contains spoilers.
You know what’s awesome about the third episode of The Acolyte? It’s got weight to it. There are powerful, sophisticated ideas woven beautifully throughout the story, and while there aren’t any earth-shattering revelations to speak of, seeing with our own eyes the series of catastrophic events that caused the parade of forlorn, ruminative faces in the first two episodes offers considerable emotional context that fleshes out all characters involved.
The episode is an origin story of sorts, following Mae and Osha’s (Amandla Stenberg) upbringing among their coven on Brendok 16 years prior to the events of the main storyline. A lot of rich subject matter arises as we delve into the twins’ past—familial asymmetry, sibling abandonment, dogmatic defection. The Star Wars show seems to be coming into its own here with some genuine substance and heavy tension between the characters.
You know what’s awesome about the third episode of The Acolyte? It’s got weight to it. There are powerful, sophisticated ideas woven beautifully throughout the story, and while there aren’t any earth-shattering revelations to speak of, seeing with our own eyes the series of catastrophic events that caused the parade of forlorn, ruminative faces in the first two episodes offers considerable emotional context that fleshes out all characters involved.
The episode is an origin story of sorts, following Mae and Osha’s (Amandla Stenberg) upbringing among their coven on Brendok 16 years prior to the events of the main storyline. A lot of rich subject matter arises as we delve into the twins’ past—familial asymmetry, sibling abandonment, dogmatic defection. The Star Wars show seems to be coming into its own here with some genuine substance and heavy tension between the characters.
- 6/12/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Jake Gyllenhaal had his mind blown when the actor had a revelation during an interview for Disney’s 2022 film Strange World. The actor starred in the film with Dennis Quaid who played the father of Gyllenhaal’s character. However, Gyllenhaal got the shock of his life when he realized that this was not the only time Dennis Quaid had played his father.
Jake Gyllenhaal’s Strange World || Disney
In an interview with Yahoo Entertainment, Jake Gyllenhaal came to the realization that he and Dennis Quaid had actually worked in a film before. The actors had recorded their lines separately for Strange World, which gave them little time to interact with each other during the production of the film. The press junket was where the actors spent most of their time together, and a prompt from the journalist interviewing them reminded Gyllenhaal that he had shared the screen with Dennis Quaid before.
Jake Gyllenhaal’s Strange World || Disney
In an interview with Yahoo Entertainment, Jake Gyllenhaal came to the realization that he and Dennis Quaid had actually worked in a film before. The actors had recorded their lines separately for Strange World, which gave them little time to interact with each other during the production of the film. The press junket was where the actors spent most of their time together, and a prompt from the journalist interviewing them reminded Gyllenhaal that he had shared the screen with Dennis Quaid before.
- 6/11/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Hits from the weekend
Streaming movies and shows made up the majority of the top five titles this past weekend, based on traffic to their IMDb pages. That’s thanks to a trio of Netflix titles and the new Star Wars series, “The Acolyte.” In theaters, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise delivered Hollywood a much-needed box office win, while ‘The Watchers’—the mystery-horror film starring Dakota Fanning—drew enough interest to land in the top 10.
By the time ‘Hit Man’ dropped on Netflix, movie fans were probably well aware of who Glen Powell was, but the popularity of the comedic action film brought more IMDb users’ attention to co-star Adria Arjona and director Richard Linklater. If Arjona looked familiar to viewers, it’s likely from several supporting roles in other streaming hits like “Good Omens,” “Andor,” and ‘6 Underground’ with Ryan Reynolds.
It’s not often that directors crack the top five (or even top 10) names on IMDb, but viewers were clearly interested to know more about Richard Linklater, the versatile and irreverent director of indie films like ‘Slacker’ and ‘Dazed and Confused,’ who also found mainstream recognition with ‘School of Rock.’
Also big on Netflix were the French killer shark movie ‘Under Paris’ and the Benedict Cumberbatch miniseries “Eric,” which released all six episodes two weeks ago. Elsewhere in streaming, “The Acolyte” has had no trouble finding its audience on Disney+. According to Disney, the show drew 4.8 million viewers on its first day, making it the streamer’s biggest hit of 2024 to date. Amandla Stenberg and Dafne Keen were in the top five names on IMDb, and both will likely remain popular through the show’s first season, which ends on July 16.
What’s in store for the coming week?
Expect next weekend to be all about “The Boys,” the raunchy comic book adaptation from showrunner Eric Kripke. The first three episodes of Season 4 arrive Thursday (6/13) on Prime Video, with new episodes dropping weekly. Returning cast members Karl Urban, Antony Starr, and Erin Moriarty will likely climb IMDb’s STARmeter, but a few new supes on the scene could put some breakouts in the spotlight, such as Valorie Curry (playing Firecracker) or Susan Heyward (as Sister Sage).
In theaters, Disney and Pixar’s animated ‘Inside Out 2’ is a shoo-in to win next weekend’s box office, though it may not have the same interest on IMDb as the streaming releases. The original voice cast of emotions are returning, but it’s more likely one of the newcomers will spike in popularity, like Maya Hawke (“Stranger Things”) as Anxiety, Ayo Edibiri (“The Bear”) as Envy, or Paul Walter Houser (‘I, Tonya,’ ‘Richard Jewell’) as Embarrassment.
Streaming movies and shows made up the majority of the top five titles this past weekend, based on traffic to their IMDb pages. That’s thanks to a trio of Netflix titles and the new Star Wars series, “The Acolyte.” In theaters, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise delivered Hollywood a much-needed box office win, while ‘The Watchers’—the mystery-horror film starring Dakota Fanning—drew enough interest to land in the top 10.
By the time ‘Hit Man’ dropped on Netflix, movie fans were probably well aware of who Glen Powell was, but the popularity of the comedic action film brought more IMDb users’ attention to co-star Adria Arjona and director Richard Linklater. If Arjona looked familiar to viewers, it’s likely from several supporting roles in other streaming hits like “Good Omens,” “Andor,” and ‘6 Underground’ with Ryan Reynolds.
It’s not often that directors crack the top five (or even top 10) names on IMDb, but viewers were clearly interested to know more about Richard Linklater, the versatile and irreverent director of indie films like ‘Slacker’ and ‘Dazed and Confused,’ who also found mainstream recognition with ‘School of Rock.’
Also big on Netflix were the French killer shark movie ‘Under Paris’ and the Benedict Cumberbatch miniseries “Eric,” which released all six episodes two weeks ago. Elsewhere in streaming, “The Acolyte” has had no trouble finding its audience on Disney+. According to Disney, the show drew 4.8 million viewers on its first day, making it the streamer’s biggest hit of 2024 to date. Amandla Stenberg and Dafne Keen were in the top five names on IMDb, and both will likely remain popular through the show’s first season, which ends on July 16.
What’s in store for the coming week?
Expect next weekend to be all about “The Boys,” the raunchy comic book adaptation from showrunner Eric Kripke. The first three episodes of Season 4 arrive Thursday (6/13) on Prime Video, with new episodes dropping weekly. Returning cast members Karl Urban, Antony Starr, and Erin Moriarty will likely climb IMDb’s STARmeter, but a few new supes on the scene could put some breakouts in the spotlight, such as Valorie Curry (playing Firecracker) or Susan Heyward (as Sister Sage).
In theaters, Disney and Pixar’s animated ‘Inside Out 2’ is a shoo-in to win next weekend’s box office, though it may not have the same interest on IMDb as the streaming releases. The original voice cast of emotions are returning, but it’s more likely one of the newcomers will spike in popularity, like Maya Hawke (“Stranger Things”) as Anxiety, Ayo Edibiri (“The Bear”) as Envy, or Paul Walter Houser (‘I, Tonya,’ ‘Richard Jewell’) as Embarrassment.
- 6/11/2024
- by IMDb Editors
- IMDb News
Disney+ is lighting up the galaxy with its newest Star Wars series, The Acolyte, which premiered on June 4, 2024. This marks a significant milestone as it garnered 4.8 million views on its first day, making it the streaming platform’s biggest series premiere of the year. An Intriguing Start In the first two-episode debut, viewers were thrust into the shadowy days of the High Republic era. Showrunner Leslye Headland, known for Russian Doll, infuses the series with a fresh and captivating energy, taking us 100 years before the rise of the Empire. The series centers around a former Padawan who...
- 6/11/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
"The Acolyte" debuted on Disney+ last week, and the new "Star Wars" series provided the streaming service with its biggest premiere of 2024, even though it wasn't quite as impressive as the "Ahsoka" premiere last year. Critics have lauded the new series from creator Leslye Headland, but of course, the more toxic side of "Star Wars" fandom can't be pleased. At the very least, we're playing in an entirely new sandbox in the galaxy far, far away, one that doesn't require an extensive amount of "Star Wars" knowledge or homework to enjoy it, and that's rather refreshing.
However, whether you like "The Acolyte" overall or not, I think every "Star Wars" fan can agree that it's always a hoot when the sci-fi franchise introduces a new cool little dude to make us smile. In this case, it's a pocket-sized droid called Pip, who hangs around with Osha Aniseya (Amandla Stenberg) and...
However, whether you like "The Acolyte" overall or not, I think every "Star Wars" fan can agree that it's always a hoot when the sci-fi franchise introduces a new cool little dude to make us smile. In this case, it's a pocket-sized droid called Pip, who hangs around with Osha Aniseya (Amandla Stenberg) and...
- 6/11/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Hollywood actress Amandla Stenberg, who recently made her Star Wars debut with the news Disney+ series The Acolyte, showcased her multifaceted skills by enchanting audiences with a violin performance of the iconic Star Wars theme. Prior to the release of the show, Star Wars enthusiasts got a glimpse of Stenberg’s musical prowess.
Amandla Stenberg in The Acolyte | Credit: Lucasfilm
After beautifully rendering the theme score, specially curated for solo violin arrangement, at the John Williams Music Building, the actress once again showcased her musical talent during her recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
The Acolyte Star Plays John Williams’ Iconic Star Wars Theme Score
The Acolyte star Amandla Stenberg opened up about her love for the Star Wars saga and expressed her gratitude for being a part of the series as she recently joined Jimmy Fallon on his late-night talk show.
Fallon commended Stenberg not only...
Amandla Stenberg in The Acolyte | Credit: Lucasfilm
After beautifully rendering the theme score, specially curated for solo violin arrangement, at the John Williams Music Building, the actress once again showcased her musical talent during her recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
The Acolyte Star Plays John Williams’ Iconic Star Wars Theme Score
The Acolyte star Amandla Stenberg opened up about her love for the Star Wars saga and expressed her gratitude for being a part of the series as she recently joined Jimmy Fallon on his late-night talk show.
Fallon commended Stenberg not only...
- 6/11/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
(L): Amandla Stenberg behind the scenes of Lucasfilm’s The Acolyte, exclusively on Disney+. ©2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & Tm. All Rights Reserved. In the vast Star Wars galaxy, where lightsabers clash and destinies unfold, the physical and mental demands placed on its heroes are immense. For Amandla Stenberg, stepping into the lead role of the new Disney+ series, The Acolyte, meant embracing a rigorous training regimen that would test her limits. Stenberg, known for her captivating performances, recognized the physicality required to embody a Star Wars character. With the series demanding intense fight sequences, she knew preparation was key. Arriving on set well before production began, Stenberg dedicated herself to training, immersing herself in the world of lightsaber combat and acrobatics. But the benefits extended beyond physical readiness. Stenberg’s early arrival fostered a unique bond with the cast and crew who joined her in preparing for the series. The shared...
- 6/11/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Amandla Stenberg is set to ignite the screen in Disney+’s highly anticipated Star Wars series, The Acolyte. But many fans might be wondering where they’ve seen this talented actor before. Breakout Role as Rue Stenberg first gained widespread recognition for her role as the sweet and musical Rue in The Hunger Games. Reflecting on her experience, Stenberg shared, Rue and Foxface were my favorite characters, probably because they’re not necessarily bad. I loved Rue because of how musical and sweet she is. An Award-winning Performance in The Hate U Give Amandla then starred as Starr Carter in the critically acclaimed...
- 6/11/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
In another thrilling installment to the Star Wars universe, The Acolyte delves into a riveting crime thriller that pits renowned Jedi Master Sol, played by South Korean superstar Lee Jung-jae, against a formidable adversary from his past. The path to uncovering hidden evil forces unravels as more clues come to light, leading to a darker and more perilous journey. Lee Jung-jae portrays Sol—a wise and respected Jedi Master tasked with investigating a series of shocking crimes. Throughout his investigation, the lines between good and evil become increasingly blurred. When discussing his experience with AsAmNews, Lee expressed: Honestly,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Last week, we learned that The Acolyte had a bigger debut than 2023's Ahsoka with a whopping 4.8 million views on Disney+ during its first day on the streamer.
That was the official word from Disney, anyway, though no first-day viewership numbers were ever officially announced for Ahsoka. Instead, we were told that it took the Star Wars Rebels follow-up five days to reach 14 million views, giving it a per-day average of 2.8 million.
Whether or not The Acolyte really did beat Ahsoka during its first day of streaming is hard to say; either way, we've now discovered that it failed to top its fellow Star Wars series in its first five days on the platform.
According to Variety (via SFFGazette.com), the show drew an impressive 11.1 million viewers, almost 3 million less than Ahsoka during the same period.
There may be lots of reasons for this, including the fact Ahsoka featured a well-known character and setting.
That was the official word from Disney, anyway, though no first-day viewership numbers were ever officially announced for Ahsoka. Instead, we were told that it took the Star Wars Rebels follow-up five days to reach 14 million views, giving it a per-day average of 2.8 million.
Whether or not The Acolyte really did beat Ahsoka during its first day of streaming is hard to say; either way, we've now discovered that it failed to top its fellow Star Wars series in its first five days on the platform.
According to Variety (via SFFGazette.com), the show drew an impressive 11.1 million viewers, almost 3 million less than Ahsoka during the same period.
There may be lots of reasons for this, including the fact Ahsoka featured a well-known character and setting.
- 6/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Last week, we learned that The Acolyte had a bigger debut than 2023's Ahsoka with a whopping 4.8 million views on Disney+ during its first day on the streamer.
That was the official word from Disney, anyway, though no first-day viewership numbers were ever officially announced for Ahsoka. Instead, we were told that it took the Star Wars Rebels follow-up five days to reach 14 million views, giving it a per-day average of 2.8 million.
Whether or not The Acolyte really did beat Ahsoka during its first day of streaming is hard to say; either way, we've now discovered that it failed to top its fellow Star Wars series in its first five days on the platform.
According to Variety (via SFFGazette.com), the show drew an impressive 11.1 million viewers, almost 3 million less than Ahsoka during the same period.
There may be lots of reasons for this, including the fact Ahsoka featured a well-known character and setting.
That was the official word from Disney, anyway, though no first-day viewership numbers were ever officially announced for Ahsoka. Instead, we were told that it took the Star Wars Rebels follow-up five days to reach 14 million views, giving it a per-day average of 2.8 million.
Whether or not The Acolyte really did beat Ahsoka during its first day of streaming is hard to say; either way, we've now discovered that it failed to top its fellow Star Wars series in its first five days on the platform.
According to Variety (via SFFGazette.com), the show drew an impressive 11.1 million viewers, almost 3 million less than Ahsoka during the same period.
There may be lots of reasons for this, including the fact Ahsoka featured a well-known character and setting.
- 6/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The latest addition to the expansive universe of Star Wars, The Acolyte, has been receiving criticism for depicting fire in space, with viewers arguing that it defies practical science. While critics have praised the show for its cast and story dynamics, fans have been less enthusiastic, calling it another disappointing entry in the franchise.
The Acolyte | Credit: Lucasfilm
The show has released two episodes so far, and one particular scene has drawn significant attention and criticism for its questionable logic. However, it’s not the first time the franchise has depicted fire in space, as such occurrences have significantly been prevalent throughout the franchise.
The Acolyte Faces Criticism For Getting Science Wrong
Created by Leslye Headland, The Acolyte explores the end of the High Republic era following a former Padawan who reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes. They soon discover that the forces they must...
The Acolyte | Credit: Lucasfilm
The show has released two episodes so far, and one particular scene has drawn significant attention and criticism for its questionable logic. However, it’s not the first time the franchise has depicted fire in space, as such occurrences have significantly been prevalent throughout the franchise.
The Acolyte Faces Criticism For Getting Science Wrong
Created by Leslye Headland, The Acolyte explores the end of the High Republic era following a former Padawan who reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes. They soon discover that the forces they must...
- 6/10/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Warning! This post contains spoilers for The Acolyte. Star Wars: The Acolyte has officially kicked off with a gripping two-episode premiere on Disney+. Positioned around 100 years before Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, The Acolyte ventures into an era where the Jedi are at their peak. It answers some burning questions about the Jedi and Sith that fans have pondered for years. The Prequel We Needed This early glimpse into the High Republic Era reveals an organized yet imperfect Jedi Order. Even during this supposed golden age, faults that predict the Order’s downfall are already evident. The...
- 6/10/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The premiere of The Acolyte, the new Star Wars series, proved once again how careful one must be with promises and expectations. According to the show's creators, the new story was supposed to change the perception of the entire franchise, but so far it has only managed to anger fans.
During filming, there was also talk of emphasizing the detective component. Agatha Christie would have laughed her head off had she known that within the walls of Disney, this is what they call a detective show.
The Acolyte Is The Most Watched Show on Disney+
But that did not stop The Acolyte from breaking records.
The premiere episodes of the series garnered 4.8 million views. This is a stunning result — the project has already become the biggest success for Disney+ this year. But did it deserve it?
The Acolyte Seems Like Another Run-of-the-Mill Disney Star Wars Project
The production of Star...
During filming, there was also talk of emphasizing the detective component. Agatha Christie would have laughed her head off had she known that within the walls of Disney, this is what they call a detective show.
The Acolyte Is The Most Watched Show on Disney+
But that did not stop The Acolyte from breaking records.
The premiere episodes of the series garnered 4.8 million views. This is a stunning result — the project has already become the biggest success for Disney+ this year. But did it deserve it?
The Acolyte Seems Like Another Run-of-the-Mill Disney Star Wars Project
The production of Star...
- 6/10/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
The recently released Disney+ show The Acolyte, took Star Wars fans on a journey to a galaxy far, far away, with its first two episodes, by introducing a whole new chapter filled with intriguing characters. Expanding its horizons, the universe even embraced diversity and inclusivity with open arms, as they cast the Korean legend Lee Jung-jae as Master Sol.
Lee Jung-jae in The Acolyte (2024) | Image: Disney+
While the brand new cast leading the tale of twins Mae and Osha, includes Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, and more, Lee Jung-jae is seemingly the one actor who garnered the most praise from viewers. Jung-jae’s presence in the Star Wars universe not only showcased his versatility as an actor but also proved how well the franchise can perform with such inclusivity and representation.
Star Wars Universe Embraced Diversity by Casting Lee Jung-jae in The Acolyte
Since its inception, the iconic Star...
Lee Jung-jae in The Acolyte (2024) | Image: Disney+
While the brand new cast leading the tale of twins Mae and Osha, includes Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, and more, Lee Jung-jae is seemingly the one actor who garnered the most praise from viewers. Jung-jae’s presence in the Star Wars universe not only showcased his versatility as an actor but also proved how well the franchise can perform with such inclusivity and representation.
Star Wars Universe Embraced Diversity by Casting Lee Jung-jae in The Acolyte
Since its inception, the iconic Star...
- 6/10/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
A substantial number of Disney+ users followed The Acolyte over its first few days on the streamer.
Disney+ says the Star Wars series recorded the biggest opening for a show on the streamer so far this year, with the premiere episode recording 11.1 million views — i.e., the equivalent of that many complete showings of the 42-minute episode — worldwide over five days. (That equates to about 426.2 million minutes, or 7.77 million hours, of watch time.)
The Acolyte fell somewhat shy of the most recent Star Wars series premiere on Disney+: Ahsoka drew 14 million views over its first five days in August 2023. It’s on par with the debut of Percy Jackson and the Olympians in December, which had 13.3 million views over six days — which works out to about about the same daily average (2.22 million views) as that of The Acolyte over five days.
Disney+ had earlier noted that The Acolyte’s opening day gathered 4.8 million views.
Disney+ says the Star Wars series recorded the biggest opening for a show on the streamer so far this year, with the premiere episode recording 11.1 million views — i.e., the equivalent of that many complete showings of the 42-minute episode — worldwide over five days. (That equates to about 426.2 million minutes, or 7.77 million hours, of watch time.)
The Acolyte fell somewhat shy of the most recent Star Wars series premiere on Disney+: Ahsoka drew 14 million views over its first five days in August 2023. It’s on par with the debut of Percy Jackson and the Olympians in December, which had 13.3 million views over six days — which works out to about about the same daily average (2.22 million views) as that of The Acolyte over five days.
Disney+ had earlier noted that The Acolyte’s opening day gathered 4.8 million views.
- 6/10/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Might the Force be strong with Disney+’s latest live-action Star Wars series…?
The streamer announced on Thursday that the first episode of The Acolyte, which stars Amandla Stenberg (The Eddy), Lee Jung-jae (Squid Game) and Carrie-Anne Moss (Marvel’s Jessica Jones), delivered 4.8 million views in its first day of streaming. (Disney+ properly defines a “view” as total stream time divided by runtime.)
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Disney+ says that...
The streamer announced on Thursday that the first episode of The Acolyte, which stars Amandla Stenberg (The Eddy), Lee Jung-jae (Squid Game) and Carrie-Anne Moss (Marvel’s Jessica Jones), delivered 4.8 million views in its first day of streaming. (Disney+ properly defines a “view” as total stream time divided by runtime.)
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Disney+ says that...
- 6/10/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The first episode of The Acolyte, "Lost / Found," ended with the introduction of The Master, a mysterious new villain who is almost certainly a Sith Lord. He wields a red lightsaber and intends to destroy the Jedi, so short of us meeting a new group of dark side Force users, this character must come before Darth Plagueis and Emperor Palpatine.
Fans have been speculating ever since about who might be beneath the mask and, given the secrecy surrounding who he is both in the show and promotional materials, The Master must be either a character we've met in the series or someone from the wider Star Wars franchise.
However, it seems the Loth-cat is now out of the bag.
Footage and photos from the set of The Acolyte appear to have been shared online by a crew member, and while we'd imagine they were swiftly deleted, they're currently all over X,...
Fans have been speculating ever since about who might be beneath the mask and, given the secrecy surrounding who he is both in the show and promotional materials, The Master must be either a character we've met in the series or someone from the wider Star Wars franchise.
However, it seems the Loth-cat is now out of the bag.
Footage and photos from the set of The Acolyte appear to have been shared online by a crew member, and while we'd imagine they were swiftly deleted, they're currently all over X,...
- 6/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Acolyte, Disney+’s newest Star Wars series, made an impressive debut with 4.8 million views on its first day. This premiere marks the streamer’s biggest series launch of 2024. To put this into perspective, Disney reported that it took five days for Ahsoka to reach 14 million views, averaging 2.8 million per day. In contrast, The Acolyte launched considerably stronger. Variety critic Alison Herman compared The Acolyte to both Andor and The Last Jedi for its bold approach to established lore. Her review highlighted the series’ action-packed scenes, mentioning it is propelled by plentiful action, much of it hand-to-hand combat...
- 6/10/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
In the opening scene of The Acolyte, we witness a dramatic confrontation between Jedi Master Indara, played by Carrie-Anne Moss, and her adversary Mae, portrayed by Amandla Stenberg. This fight scene introduces a fresh lightsaber rule that causes both the character and the audience to reevaluate what they know about these iconic weapons. New Insights into Lightsaber Ethics The rule mentioned by Mae—A Jedi doesn’t pull her weapon unless prepared to kill—adds a layer of tension to their duel. It reflects an older ideology from the High Republic era, where lightsabers were seen as weapons of last resort. This resonates...
- 6/10/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Leslye Headland is not a tentative person. She pauses before speaking, but not because she’s waffling about what to say. More because she’s a writer and how is almost as important as what she says, and also because we’re talking about The Acolyte, her upcoming TV show set in the Star Wars universe during the High Republic (for the non-saber-pilled among us, that’s about 100 years before The Phantom Menace, the beginning of what’s referred to as the Skywalker Saga, when Sith happens). She is the showrunner,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Kase Wickman
- Rollingstone.com
After playing the beloved MCU character Loki for over a decade, actor Tom Hiddleston is eyeing an antagonistic character in the extensive Star Wars saga. The actor has long been fan-cast as the young Palpatine, aka Darth Sidious, in the epic space opera. Portrayed by Ian McDiarmid in the prequel trilogy, the character has been a key figure in all the trilogies.
Tom Hiddleston as Loki | Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Given the persistent fan interest in seeing Hiddleston tackle this role, the actor has expressed his enthusiasm for the idea, stating that he would appreciate the opportunity to become part of the legendary galactic saga.
Tom Hiddleston on Playing Young Palpatine in Star Wars
In a recent conversation with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, actor Tom Hiddleston shared his preference for Star Wars over Star Trek. It prompted the host to ask him about being...
Tom Hiddleston as Loki | Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Given the persistent fan interest in seeing Hiddleston tackle this role, the actor has expressed his enthusiasm for the idea, stating that he would appreciate the opportunity to become part of the legendary galactic saga.
Tom Hiddleston on Playing Young Palpatine in Star Wars
In a recent conversation with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, actor Tom Hiddleston shared his preference for Star Wars over Star Trek. It prompted the host to ask him about being...
- 6/10/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The first two episodes of The Acolyte have been released on Disney+. The project tells a detective story set in the era of the so-called High Republic – a time when the Jedi Order was at the height of its influence and darkness had not yet enveloped the galaxy.
What Happened in Episodes 1 & 2 of The Acolyte?
The Acolyte begins with the assassination of one of the Jedi Order's members – Master Indara. She dies at the hands of a mysterious avenger who wants to put an end to her perpetrators.
Another high-ranking member of the Order, Master Sol, is tasked with finding out what happened and identifying the killer. And the prime suspect turns out to be his former student, Osha. The girl is arrested, charged, and witnesses to the crime identify her as Indara's killer. However, as it turns out, the main character's twin sister, Mae, is responsible for the murder.
What Happened in Episodes 1 & 2 of The Acolyte?
The Acolyte begins with the assassination of one of the Jedi Order's members – Master Indara. She dies at the hands of a mysterious avenger who wants to put an end to her perpetrators.
Another high-ranking member of the Order, Master Sol, is tasked with finding out what happened and identifying the killer. And the prime suspect turns out to be his former student, Osha. The girl is arrested, charged, and witnesses to the crime identify her as Indara's killer. However, as it turns out, the main character's twin sister, Mae, is responsible for the murder.
- 6/10/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
For decades, the Trade Federation has been a significant yet somewhat baffling part of the Star Wars canon. Their role in The Phantom Menace revolves around sparking galactic conflict, overshadowed by the bizarre designs of the Techno Union by Revenge of the Sith. However, The Acolyte, the latest Star Wars series set a hundred years before the prequels, shines new light on the Neimoidian entities. Very light spoilers ahead for The Acolyte Episode 1. A pivotal scene in The Acolyte brings us back to familiar territory—a Trade Federation ship. Osha, a former Jedi apprentice turned spaceship mechanic (or “meknek”), finds...
- 6/10/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The Acolyte Leak Seemingly Uncovers True Identity of Mae's Mysterious Master - Main Image
The Acolyte leaks are already circulating online that reveal the identity of Mae’s Master.
While the first two episodes showed that Mae is being trained by a Sith-like masked figure, who this character is hasn’t been revealed yet though and it will no doubt be a major mystery that will only be unmasked later in the series.
If the recent leaks are true though, then this mysterious villain may be someone that viewers don’t expect.
Spoiler Warning: This article may include potential spoilers for The Acolyte, so proceed with caution.
The Acolyte Leak Reportedly Reveals the Show’s Main Villain
Even early into the new Star Wars series’ run, The Acolyte already has a lot of mysteries. Among these is what happened in Osha and Mae’s past. This event no doubt...
The Acolyte leaks are already circulating online that reveal the identity of Mae’s Master.
While the first two episodes showed that Mae is being trained by a Sith-like masked figure, who this character is hasn’t been revealed yet though and it will no doubt be a major mystery that will only be unmasked later in the series.
If the recent leaks are true though, then this mysterious villain may be someone that viewers don’t expect.
Spoiler Warning: This article may include potential spoilers for The Acolyte, so proceed with caution.
The Acolyte Leak Reportedly Reveals the Show’s Main Villain
Even early into the new Star Wars series’ run, The Acolyte already has a lot of mysteries. Among these is what happened in Osha and Mae’s past. This event no doubt...
- 6/10/2024
- EpicStream
The first two episodes of The Acolyte hinted at several big mysteries in this Galaxy Far, Far Away and it's apparent the Star Wars TV series will keep fans coming back week-to-week in the hope of learning more.
It's been established that Mae wants to kill four Jedi Masters for their role in separating her and Osha as children and she's already dispatched Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Torbin (Dean-Charles Chapman).
The latter took the Barash Vow, and was shown floating in a silent state of Force meditation for over a decade before willingly drinking the poison Mae presented him with. Next on her list is the Wookie Kelnacca, and a newly released TV spot - first shared on SFFGazette.com - may reveal why he chose to live a solitary life on Khofar.
As you'll see below, the Wookie is shown leaping into action for a battle with Torbin; could...
It's been established that Mae wants to kill four Jedi Masters for their role in separating her and Osha as children and she's already dispatched Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Torbin (Dean-Charles Chapman).
The latter took the Barash Vow, and was shown floating in a silent state of Force meditation for over a decade before willingly drinking the poison Mae presented him with. Next on her list is the Wookie Kelnacca, and a newly released TV spot - first shared on SFFGazette.com - may reveal why he chose to live a solitary life on Khofar.
As you'll see below, the Wookie is shown leaping into action for a battle with Torbin; could...
- 6/9/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
While many celebrate the groundbreaking visual effects of the Star Wars series when it was released, few know that the sci-fi franchise also introduced many new techniques and revolutionized the sound design and mixing industry. George Lucas established Skywalker Sound (then Sprocket Systems) to work on the sound design of his epic franchise.
Sound designers of Skywalker Sound were reportedly involved early on in the Star Wars sequels as Lucas wanted specific sounds for the films. These included creating sounds for the tech such as lightsabers and robots as well as for the animals and creatures featured. The designers recounted how one old Mongolian woman laid the foundation for Ewoks.
An 80-Year-Old Woman Laid The Foundation For Ewoks in Star Wars A still from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi | Credits: Lucasfilm
The Ewoks were reportedly created by George Lucas as he wanted a primitive tribe to bring down the technologically advanced Galactic Empire.
Sound designers of Skywalker Sound were reportedly involved early on in the Star Wars sequels as Lucas wanted specific sounds for the films. These included creating sounds for the tech such as lightsabers and robots as well as for the animals and creatures featured. The designers recounted how one old Mongolian woman laid the foundation for Ewoks.
An 80-Year-Old Woman Laid The Foundation For Ewoks in Star Wars A still from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi | Credits: Lucasfilm
The Ewoks were reportedly created by George Lucas as he wanted a primitive tribe to bring down the technologically advanced Galactic Empire.
- 6/9/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The Acolyte is the latest entry in the Star Wars saga, taking place roughly a hundred years before the first installment in the prequel trilogy. Set during the last days of the High Republic era, the series created by Leslye Headland revolves around a Jedi Master’s investigation of a series of Jedi deaths.
Leslye Headland compares The Acolyte character to Ahsoka Tano (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, Headland spoke with Dave Filoni about crafting the central characters in the new series. At the same time, she compared the Jedi Padawan character Jecki Lon to Ahsoka Tano, one of the most popular characters in the franchise, first introduced during the Clone Wars animated series. Here is what Headland had to say about the similarities between Jecki and Ahsoka.
Leslye Headland Discusses The Acolyte Character’s Similarity With Ahsoka
The Acolyte is a mystery thriller series created by Leslye Headland, starring...
Leslye Headland compares The Acolyte character to Ahsoka Tano (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, Headland spoke with Dave Filoni about crafting the central characters in the new series. At the same time, she compared the Jedi Padawan character Jecki Lon to Ahsoka Tano, one of the most popular characters in the franchise, first introduced during the Clone Wars animated series. Here is what Headland had to say about the similarities between Jecki and Ahsoka.
Leslye Headland Discusses The Acolyte Character’s Similarity With Ahsoka
The Acolyte is a mystery thriller series created by Leslye Headland, starring...
- 6/9/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
The current state of Star Wars television is divisive, to say the least. While shows like The Mandalorian and Andor made fans want to revisit a galaxy far, far away, other shows like The Book of Boba Fett and Obi-Wan Kenobi made them remember why there hasn’t been a Star Wars movie in a while.
The latest series from Lucasfilm, The Acolyte, recently debuted with the first two episodes releasing on Disney+. However, audiences tore the show apart, and it currently has a 29% audience score, far lower than that of The Last Jedi, which has 41%.
The series has been seen as suspect ever since it was announced, from the way it was announced to the choice of showrunner to the decision to have it set during the unpopular High Republic era to some of the actors making derogatory statements without consequence. So far, the show has done little to impress,...
The latest series from Lucasfilm, The Acolyte, recently debuted with the first two episodes releasing on Disney+. However, audiences tore the show apart, and it currently has a 29% audience score, far lower than that of The Last Jedi, which has 41%.
The series has been seen as suspect ever since it was announced, from the way it was announced to the choice of showrunner to the decision to have it set during the unpopular High Republic era to some of the actors making derogatory statements without consequence. So far, the show has done little to impress,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
Introduced in the 2008 animated film Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Ahsoka Tano has grown to become an integral character in the franchise. And Dave Filoni, who is currently working on a second season of the Disney+ series Ahsoka, has recently revealed a key aspect the Star Wars creator George Lucas suggested about the character.
Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano | Credit: Disney+
In a recent conversation with The Acolyte creator, Leslye Headland, Filoni revealed that Lucas had advised him to focus on Ahsoka’s inherent capability and avoid depicting her as overwhelmed during her arc in The Clone Wars.
George Lucas’ Suggestion For Ahsoka Tano’s The Clone Wars Arc
Played by Rosario Dawson in the franchise, Ahsoka Tano has emerged as one of the most formidable Jedi, confronting adversaries like Darth Maul and Darth Vader. This depiction also underscores her training under Anakin Skywalker and her innate strength in the Force.
Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano | Credit: Disney+
In a recent conversation with The Acolyte creator, Leslye Headland, Filoni revealed that Lucas had advised him to focus on Ahsoka’s inherent capability and avoid depicting her as overwhelmed during her arc in The Clone Wars.
George Lucas’ Suggestion For Ahsoka Tano’s The Clone Wars Arc
Played by Rosario Dawson in the franchise, Ahsoka Tano has emerged as one of the most formidable Jedi, confronting adversaries like Darth Maul and Darth Vader. This depiction also underscores her training under Anakin Skywalker and her innate strength in the Force.
- 6/9/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The Acolyte seems to be all that Star Wars fans can talk about these past few months. The cast of the show is truly spectacular, including Dafne Keen, Amandla Stenberg, Carrie-Anne Moss, and even Lee Jung-jae. There were a lot of expectations for the series, and although fans are not very impressed, it has managed to get a 91% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
Lee Jung-jae in The Acolyte I Lucasfilm
On top of its cast and story, one of the biggest responsibilities that a series has when it is part of a series is to the bigger story of the franchise. During a recent interview, the creator of the show, Leslye Headland, talked about how she managed this challenge.
The Acolyte in the Grand Scheme of Things
During an interview on the Star Wars YouTube page, Leslye Headland sat alongside Dave Filoni, who was responsible for Ahsoka, and talked...
Lee Jung-jae in The Acolyte I Lucasfilm
On top of its cast and story, one of the biggest responsibilities that a series has when it is part of a series is to the bigger story of the franchise. During a recent interview, the creator of the show, Leslye Headland, talked about how she managed this challenge.
The Acolyte in the Grand Scheme of Things
During an interview on the Star Wars YouTube page, Leslye Headland sat alongside Dave Filoni, who was responsible for Ahsoka, and talked...
- 6/9/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The recent release of The Acolyte has brought fresh faces to the Star Wars universe, capturing the hearts of fans everywhere. Among these new characters, one stands out: Yord Fandar. Have you found yourself joining the ranks of the Yord Horde? If not, let us introduce you to this intriguing Jedi Knight. The Himbo Factor Yord Fandar, portrayed by Charlie Barnett, was introduced in the premiere episodes and has quickly become a fan favorite. Described affectionately by fans as a ‘himbo’, Yord might not be the most skilled Jedi, but his earnest efforts and charming personality have endeared him to...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Many of us were worried about how Disney’s new Star Wars show, The Acolyte, would turn out. It was a controversial project even before it premiered, as people weren’t sure how it would be received. The creators announced it as the “gayest Star Wars” project to date, which angered many fans who felt Disney was prioritizing an agenda over the story.
Now that the series has premiered, it seems The Acolyte is becoming one of the better Star Wars shows. In our earlier report, we said The Acolyte wasn’t perfect but had a lot of potential, which was the general opinion at the time. Initially, it received a ‘Certified Fresh’ rating of 88%, but it has now improved to 91%. This suggests that the 31% audience rating might be due to review bombing, as we suspected.
Here’s how critics are describing the series on Rotten Tomatoes: “Taking fresh...
Now that the series has premiered, it seems The Acolyte is becoming one of the better Star Wars shows. In our earlier report, we said The Acolyte wasn’t perfect but had a lot of potential, which was the general opinion at the time. Initially, it received a ‘Certified Fresh’ rating of 88%, but it has now improved to 91%. This suggests that the 31% audience rating might be due to review bombing, as we suspected.
Here’s how critics are describing the series on Rotten Tomatoes: “Taking fresh...
- 6/8/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Comic Basics
In a new interview with The New York Times for the upcoming Star Wars series The Acolyte, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy acknowledged that women in the space franchise often face more online harassment compared to their male counterparts. She pointed out that this is largely due to the fan base being predominantly male. I think a lot of the women who step into ‘Star Wars’ struggle with this a bit more. Because of the fan base being so male dominated, they sometimes get attacked in ways that can be quite personal. This pattern of online harassment has previously impacted female...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Many of us were worried about how Disney’s new Star Wars project, The Acolyte, would turn out in the end. The series had become a controversial project even before the premiere, as no one was sure how it would look. With the people behind the project announcing what has been, in the meantime, dubbed the “gayest Star Wars” project to date, many fans were angry and outraged about Disney once again putting the agenda in front of the story. But, the series has finally premiered now, and it seems that The Acolyte is on its way to becoming one of the better Star Wars series.
In our earlier report, we stated that The Acolyte is far from being perfect but that it is a good show with a lot of potential, which was the critical consensus at the time. Initially, the series received a ‘Certified Fresh’ title at 88%, but...
In our earlier report, we stated that The Acolyte is far from being perfect but that it is a good show with a lot of potential, which was the critical consensus at the time. Initially, the series received a ‘Certified Fresh’ title at 88%, but...
- 6/8/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The first two episodes of The Acolyte hit Disney+ earlier this week and, despite obvious signs of review bombing on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb, the series has been a hit in terms of viewership (it scored the streamer's biggest 2024 launch) and with critics.
With 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, it's up there with Andor as the most critically acclaimed Star Wars TV series yet. That's an impressive achievement and has seen this lead-in to George Lucas' prequel trilogy top the likes of Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Mandalorian.
Showrunner Leslye Headland has previously expressed interest in returning for a second season of The Acolyte but now has another adaptation in mind: Knights of the Old Republic.
The video game was released in 2003 and takes place approximately 4,000 years before the events of the original Star Wars trilogy, during the era of the Old Republic. It was then that the Sith, at the height of their power,...
With 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, it's up there with Andor as the most critically acclaimed Star Wars TV series yet. That's an impressive achievement and has seen this lead-in to George Lucas' prequel trilogy top the likes of Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Mandalorian.
Showrunner Leslye Headland has previously expressed interest in returning for a second season of The Acolyte but now has another adaptation in mind: Knights of the Old Republic.
The video game was released in 2003 and takes place approximately 4,000 years before the events of the original Star Wars trilogy, during the era of the Old Republic. It was then that the Sith, at the height of their power,...
- 6/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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