Category: Star Wars

Articles Culture Disney LGBTQ+ TV News Star Wars Television TV

The Acolyte: Disney executive breaks silence on why the Star Wars series was axed

admin, , , ,

A Disney executive has opened up about the reason behind The Acolyte’s cancellation. Back in June, fans of the long-running Star Wars franchise were first treated to the highly anticipated series. Set before the events of the Skywalker Saga at the end of the High Republic era, The Acolyte follows a former Padawan (Amandla Stenberg) who reunites with her Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) to investigate a series of mysterious crimes. It boasted an ensemble cast, with supporting stars such as Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen, Rebecca Henderson, Jodie Turner-Smith, Carrie-Anne Moss, Manny Jacinto, Dean-Charles…

Read More
Articles Culture Disney Disney Plus News Star Wars Television The Acolyte

The Acolyte: Queer fans condemn cancellation of Star Wars series

admin, , , ,

Queer fans of Star Wars are in uproar following the cancellation of The Acolyte.  According to Deadline, Lukasfilm have opted to not move forward with a second season after the series received middling reviews from a select group of fans and lower-than-expected viewership. Set before the events of the Skywalker Saga at the end of the High Republic era, The Acolyte follows a former Padawan (Amandla Stenberg) who reunites with her Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) to investigate a series of mysterious crimes. It boasted an ensemble cast, with supporting stars such as Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen, Rebecca…

Read More
A Streetcar Named Desire Articles Billy Dee Williams Culture Films LGBTQ+ actor LGBTQ+ News Marlon Brando News Star Wars

Star Wars’ Billy Dee Williams says he turned down Marlon Brando’s romantic advances

admin, , , ,

Billy Dee Williams admitted to turning down Marlon Brando’s romantic proposition. Since the 1960s, the legendary actor has enchanted moviegoers with his dazzling good looks and unforgettable performances in films like Mahgony, Brian’s Song and, of course, the Star Wars franchise, where he played Lando Calrissian. While his career in film shows no signs of slowing down, Williams has recently pivoted to the literary world, with the upcoming release of his candid memoir, What Have We Here? Portraits of a Life. A synopsis for the book reads: “A film legend…

Read More
Amandla Stenberg Articles Culture Disney LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ TV LucasFilm News Queer characters Star Wars Television

Amandla Stenberg set to star in new Star Wars series The Acolyte

admin, , , ,

Hunger Games star Amandla Stenberg is in talks to join the live-action Star Wars TV series for Disney+. According to a report from Variety, the 23-year-old is set to star in the upcoming prequel series titled The Acolyte. In the franchise’s expansive lore, an acolyte is a Sith apprentice that trains under the reigning Sith Lord. Details surrounding Amandla’s role has been tightly under wraps but the series has been described as a “female-centric mystery-thriller.” The new series is set to take place during the final days of the High…

Read More
Copyright © All Right Reserved Online Shop by Acme Themes
FREE SHIPPING Worldwide On All Orders! #QUEERKSRead our Shipping & Delivery FAQs for details.
+ +