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There have been many stories about Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean bonding during the production of George Stevens’ epic “Giant” in Marfa, Texas, in 1955. Though not exactly a “Harold & Maude” scenario, the 24-year-old Dean also developed a strong friendship with Edna Ferber, the diminutive Pulitzer Prize-winning author of such classic novels as “So Big,” “Showboat,” “Cimarron,” and “Giant,” who turned 70 that summer in Marfa. Ferber, who never married, was seen sitting on the back of Dean’s motorcycle as they would take rides during breaks. And she even tried her hand at twirling the lasso.

Author Julie Gilbert, Ferber’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated grand nice and biographer (“Ferber: The Biography of Edna Ferber and Her Circle”), doesn’t think the two were in love. “He was very young,” said Gilbert, who writes about her great aunt and the making of the Oscar-winning film in her latest book “Giant Love” set for a Dec.

Mitzi Gaynor, star of 1950s big-screen musicals including “South Pacific” and “Les Girls” and a series of beloved variety specials in the 1970s, died on Thursday. She was 93.

Gaynor’s management team, Rene Reyes and Shane Rosamonda, confirmed to Variety that she died of natural causes.

“For eight decades she entertained audiences in films, on television and on the stage. She truly enjoyed every moment of her professional career and the great privilege of being an entertainer,” Reyes and Rosamonda wrote in a statement on Gaynor’s X account. “Off stage, she was a vibrant and extraordinary woman, a caring and loyal friend, and a warm, gracious, very funny and altogether glorious human being.”

Gaynor starred as Navy nurse Nellie Forbush in the 1958 big-screen adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “South Pacific” together with Rossano Brazzi as French planter Emile De Becque and John Kerr as Lt. Cable. Gaynor sang...

If you are looking for a taste of Britain, I recommend trying out Marmite under the rain, or giving “The Italian Job” a watch – although that second option is probably safer. The caper film “The Italian Job” came out more than half a century ago, in 1969 to be precise. It was directed by Scottish filmmaker Troy Kennedy Martin and became a cult classic in the UK almost immediately. Unfortunately, the movie is not nearly as famous overseas, but it definitely deserves its cult status and is worth (re)watching. If you enjoyed “Ocean’s Eleven” (2011) and the other films of the saga, this is the perfect pick for you.

Iconic characters and brilliant performances

Moviegoers enjoy a good heist story: after all, few things are funnier than seeing a resourceful criminal meticulously planning out a con – especially since we all like to root for the underdog. “The Italian Job” gives us all of this and more.

The life and musical legacy of Kirsty MacColl, the singer-songwriter described by Bono as “the Noel Coward of our generation,” are celebrated in this BBC Two programme airing on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 8:40 pm. The programme pays tribute to MacColl, who tragically passed away in December 2000, with a range of her performances […]

Kirsty MacColl at the BBC (BBC Two Saturday 5 October 2024)...

Dame Maggie Smith leaves behind a towering legacy in the wake of her death at the age of 89. The legendary actress spent almost 70 years dominating the stage and screens big and small on both sides of the pond. She won two Oscars, five BAFTAs, four Emmys, and a Tony over the course of many decades, during which she never stopped working and never stopped stealing scenes. She was a generational talent who meant something different to each generation: one of the faces of the ‘60s British invasion of Hollywood; a theatrical legend; character actress; comedic gem; and everyone’s favorite wizarding school deputy headmistress. Smith worked until almost the very end, which included being a supermodel for a 2023 Loewe campaign.

But it was the scathingly witty Dowager Duchess who came to define the final years of her illustrious career and made her one of the most beloved TV stars of the 2010s.

Maggie Smith, the legendary British actor whose career on stage and screen spanned more than 60 years, died Friday at the age of 89. Smith was a two-time Oscar winner, earning the lead actress statuette for the title role in The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie, and supporting actress for her portrayal of an Oscar loser in the anthology comedy California Suite. She also received Oscar noms for her roles in Othello, Travels with My Aunt, A Room with a View and Gosford Park. Her work in television earned her four Emmy awards, three for her role as Violet Crawley, The Dowager Countess of Grantham in PBS’ Downton Abbey. Her fourth Emmy came in 2003 as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series of Movie for her role as an eccentric novelist in the HBO film My House in Umbria. She was Emmy-nominated for her roles in the Great Performances PBS presentation of Suddenly Last Summer,...

Dame Maggie Smith, the British actress who starred in Harry Potter films, the wildly popular Downton Abbey series and scores of other movies, TV shows, West End and Broadway productions in a career that brought two Oscars, five BAFTAs, four Emmys and a Tony Award, died today. She was 89.

Smith’s death was confirmed by her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin. In a statement shared with UK media, they said: “She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.”

Smith was one of the finest British screen and stage stars of her generation and will be remembered for her performances in iconic films and TV shows, including Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. Her...

Kennywood Park, near Pittsburgh, Pa, will begin its Halloween Phantom Fall Fest event next weekend. The Kennywood Phantom Fall Fest scare event will run during six weekends from September 20 -October 27, 2024.

The event offers access to over 30 rides or attractions, family-friendly activities during the day, six haunt areas, four scare zone areas at night.

Six “Sinister Haunts” at Kennywood Phantom Fall Fest Include,

mALICE in Wonderland Unleashed

“Travel deep inside Alice’s mind, a labyrinth of dark and twisted memories of her time in Wonderland. Through the looking glass, you’ll face a familiar cast of characters transformed by a kaleidoscope of broken recollections and ill intentions. Your journey is darker, scarier, and nearly twice as long this time around. Be careful not to lose your mind – or head – in the maze!”

Shady Grove

“Shady Grove Memorial Hospital has fallen on hard times, with rumors of an evil doctor running free,...

Actress and singer Patti LuPone, known for her work in musical theater, criticized reality star Kim Kardashian over her acting abilities. Interestingly, the conversation was about another starlet’s acting abilities. Notably, this isn’t the first time LuPone has talked about Kardashian.

The Conversation Actually Started About Madonna

LuPone appeared on Hot Ones Versus with actress Aubrey Plaza on the First We Feast YouTube channel. Both actresses appeared to promote the Agatha All Along miniseries, a spin-off of WandaVision.

Patti LuPone – YouTube

During the game, the two guests must tell the truth or eat a wing, with the winner being the one who eats less wings.

During the show, Aubrey Plaza brought up an appearance LuPone made on Watch What Happens Live where she criticized singer Madonna as an actress. The singer had performed the role of Eva Perón in the film adaptation of Evita, a role which LuPone had originated on Broadway.

Norman Spencer, the British producer, production manager and screenwriter who worked alongside famed director David Lean on films including Blithe Spirit, Great Expectations, The Bridge on the River Kwai and Lawrence of Arabia, has died. He was 110.

Spencer died Aug. 16 in Wimbledon three days after his birthday, the European Supercentenarian Organisation announced.

Apart from Lean, Spencer produced Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s Suddenly, Last Summer (1959), starring Elizabeth Taylor, Montgomery Clift and Katharine Hepburn; Richard C. Sarafian’s Vanishing Point (1971), the car chase movie that starred Barry Newman; and Richard Attenborough’s Cry Freedom (1987), starring Denzel Washington.

Spencer was Lean’s unit manager on the ghost comedy Blithe Spirit (1945), based on the Noël Coward play, and served as his production manager on his adaptations of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations (1946) and Oliver Twist (1948).

He produced Lean’s The Passionate Friends (1949) and the Hepburn-starring, Venice-set Summertime (1955); worked on a rewrite of the script for...

"Why did this astonishing man end his life exiled from the country he came to define?" Quite a question to ask. Greenwich Ent. has revealed an official US trailer for a UK documentary titled Mad About the Boy: The Noel Coward Story, arriving in the US this October. (Mad About the Boy is also the title of the next Bridget Jones film due out in 2025.) It already opened in the UK last year and is just now making its way to the US for those curious about the story of this enigmatic man. It tells the story of the extraordinary life of playwright, singer, actor, composer, director Noël Coward, who rose from poverty to stardom performing on Broadway and beyond, keeping his queer sexuality a secret. "He defined an era & led an extraordinary life." Featuring Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Michael Caine and Lucille Ball as special guests. With...

Greenwich Entertainment has acquired U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to “Mad About the Boy – The Noel Coward Story,” an intimate portrait of one of the 20th century’s greatest writers and wits.

Barnaby Thompson produced, wrote and directed the documentary about Coward, using unprecedented access to Coward’s estate. The film is told in his own words and music, using his diaries, photos and home movies, along with archival interviews with Coward and his contemporaries. Alan Cummings narrates and Rupert Everett voices Coward.

Coward was a popular and acclaimed playwright, actor, director, singer, songwriter and novelist. He wrote 60 plays, 500 songs, five screenplays, 14 films adapted from his plays, nine musicals, 300 poems, 21 short stories, two novels and three autobiographies. He also performed in over 70 plays and 12 movies.

But before he achieved fame, he grew up in poverty and left school when he was only nine years old. He was also covertly...

For the male stripper group Wet Dreams, business is not exactly booming. The bottom has fallen out of the market for four middle-aged blokes taking their kit off and, after a disastrous booking at a birthday party, it looks like it’s time to call it a day. However, front man Alan (Dean Kilbey) decides to buy out longtime manager Deano (Liam Noble) and can’t believe his luck when he instantly lands the guys a lucrative gig in a rural part of Essex.

Of course, there’s a catch – and what a catch it is. Not only has Alan not read the small print about the specific outfits he and his mates will be required to don, neither he nor his mates is prepared for the part they’ve been lined up to play in a ritual which plans to bring a murdered 16th century witch back from the dead.

Deadpool & Wolverine was a significant milestone for the MCU. Not only did it introduce Deadpool and Wolverine to the franchise, but it also, according to Feige, paved the way for mutants in future installments.

The film signaled the start of a more financially successful period for the MCU after a series of box-office disappointments. Additionally, it played a role in reviving Wesley Snipes’ career as Blade.

Wesley Snipes portrayed the iconic vampire-hunter Blade in three films released before the MCU even existed. The success of the first Blade movie was instrumental in reviving Marvel Studios, which was on the brink of bankruptcy at the time.

Fans were thrilled to see Snipes reprise his role, and Ryan Reynolds even began advocating for Snipes to have one final “sendoff movie,” similar to Hugh Jackman’s Logan (2017), to perfectly conclude Blade’s character arc.

The idea seems promising, especially considering that after the original Blade trilogy,...

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ marked several big things for the MCU. First and foremost it introduced Deadpool & Wolverine to the franchise, while, as Feige claims, opening the door for the mutants in the future installments.

It marked the beginning of a more financially positive era for the MCU, following a string of box-office failures. But it also somewhat resurrected Snipes’ career as Blade.

Wesley Snipes appeared as the most notable vampire-hunter in the Marvel universe in three movies released before MCU was a thing. The first movie was successful enough that it managed to resurrect Marvel Studios which was at the time facing bankruptcy.

Fans were elated to see Snipes back in his old role, and Reynolds himself started advocating for Snipes to get one final “sendoff movie” similar to the one Jackman had in ‘Logan’ (2017) that would perfectly round up his characters’ arc.

It sounds like a good idea on paper,...

Kevin Sullivan, a pro wrestler who built a persona and considerable fame in the 1980s and ’90s as a devilish villain in Kiss-like make-up who battled good guys including Hulk Hogan and Dusty Rhodes, has died. He was 74.

His death was announced today by World Wrestling Entertainment. No details were provided, but Sullivan had been in ill health in recent months.

“WWE is saddened to learn Kevin Sullivan has passed away at age 74,” the organization’s statement reads. “A unique and influential figure in sports-entertainment history, Sullivan found success both in the ring and behind the scenes with his penchant for far out ideas that pushed creative boundaries.”

The statement continues, “As a villain, Sullivan was a major rival for the ring’s most legendary heroes, including Dusty Rhodes, Hulk Hogan and The Road Warriors. He specialized in leading dangerous factions, which included his wicked Army of Darkness, collegiate bullies The Varsity Club,...

Rank Film (distributor) Three-day gross (July 19-21) Total gross to date Week 1. Despicable Me 4 (Universal) £4.9m £17.4m 2 2. Twisters (Warner Bros) £3.1m £4.1m 1 3. Inside Out 2 (Disney) £1.5m £47.2m 6 4. Longlegs (Black Bear) £1.3m £4m 2 5. A Quiet Place: Day One (Paramount) £447,000 £9m 4

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Despicable Me 4 withstood the Twisters whirlwind at this weekend’s UK-Ireland box office, as the Universal animation held top spot for a second successive weekend.

Despicable Me 4 added £4.9m – a 49% drop on its opening session, which brought it to £17.4m from two weekends in play. The film took a strong £2.3m on Saturday alone.

Universal’s “Despicable Me 4” has claimed the top spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office, earning £8.8 million ($11.4 million) in its opening weekend, according to numbers from Comscore.

The animated sequel’s strong debut pushed Disney’s “Inside Out 2” to second place after a five-week run, with the latter adding £2.2 million, bringing its running total to £44.4 million. Newcomer “Longlegs” from Black Bear secured the third position with a £1.3 million opening, while Sony Pictures’ “Fly Me To The Moon” debuted at No. 4, collecting £862,358.

Paramount’s “A Quiet Place: Day One” held steady in its third week, rounding out the top five with £824,948, bringing its cumulative total to £8 million. Other notable entries include DJ Tech Ltd’s Tamil-language “Indian 2,” which opened at No. 6 with £213,245, plus a further £39,127 for its Telugu-dubbed version “Bharateeyudu 2,” and Sony Pictures’ “Bad Boys: Ride Or Die,” maintaining its presence in the chart after six...

Kelsey Grammer seems to be a pretty busy guy. In addition to hosting historical docudramas for Fox News’ streaming service and brewing beer in the name of Jesus, he’s also starring in the new World War II drama Murder Company, a movie that probably would do way better were it to change the title to Frasier Crane Joins the Army.

To promote the film, Grammer recently spoke with Yahoo! Canada, revealing that his performance was partly inspired by his grandfather, who was a colonel during World War II. But since chatting with Grammer and not asking about Frasier Crane would be a little like making a trip to Las Vegas and not drunkenly pissing your money away, naturally the subject of the Frasier reboot was brought up.

When asked about the upcoming second season of the Paramount+ series, which is currently in production, Grammer responded, “We’re having a great time and the scripts,...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Jey Uso def. Chad Gable The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Broken, beat and scarred from the hellacious Money in the Bank Ladder Match, Jey Uso and Chad Gable went toe-to-toe, still giving everything they had. Just as Gable was about to lock in an Ankle Lock, the lights went out, indicating the arrival of The Wyatt Sicks. This distracted Gable long enough for Uso to hit a Spear to win the match. After the bout, Gable ran away as a Wyatt Sicks member handed another mysterious package to the commentary desk.

My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Bronson Reed def. Pete Dunne The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

Bronson Reed and Pete Dunne clattered each other in a show-stopping collision.

Episode 6 of ‘The Acolyte’ offered little excitement or advancement in the overall story this week. While a few mysteries, such as The Power of Two and Qimir’s Jedi background, were teased, the show returned to a slow pace.

If you’ve perused social media for fan reactions to the episode, you’ve likely seen fans buzzing about the steamy and provocative scenes featuring Qimir, also known as The Master or The Stranger.

We’re well aware of the Star Wars fandom’s penchant for bad guys, particularly shirtless ones. We’ve seen the reactions to shirtless Kylo Ren in ‘The Last Jedi,’ and ‘The Acolyte’ seems to continue this tradition, albeit with a significant narrative purpose.

In Episode 6, we witness Qimir preparing to swim in the ocean. As Osha stalks him, presumably to confront him, Qimir undresses. When he becomes aware of Osha’s presence, he emerges from the...

This week’s Episode 6 of ‘The Acolyte’ delivered little in terms of excitement and progress of the overall story. A couple of other mysteries were teased regarding The Power of Two and Qimir’s Jedi origin, but except for that, the show is back to slow pace.

If you’ve already browsed social media to check out fan reactions to the episode, you’ve probably noticed that fans keep clamoring about hot and raunchy scenes involving yours truly Qimir aka The Master aka The Stranger.

We know that Star Wars fandom has a certain appreciation for bad guys, shirtless bad guys first and foremost. We’ve already seen reactions to shirtless Kylo Ren in ‘The Last Jedi’ and it seems that ‘The Acolyte’ continues this tradition but for a very good reason.

In episode 6, we can see Qimir about to take a swim in the ocean, he takes his clothes...

Paul McGann will take to the stage for a live recording of a Doctor Who audio drama, here are the details.

If there is one Doctor in the history of Doctor Who who deserved a lot more, it’s Paul McGann’s Eighth Doctor. Appeaeing onscreen only in the 1996 TV Movie, 2013 mini episode Night Of The Doctor and a cameo in 2022’s The Power Of The Doctor – plus a lovely moment in Peter Davison’s glorious 50th anniversary parody The Fiveish Doctors Reboot – The Eighth Doctor really came into his own at Big Finish.

Since the release of Sirens Of Time in 1999, Big Finish has released new audio adventures for every Doctor, even creating their own alternate versions in the Unbound series.

With almost complete free range to create his Doctor from scratch, McGann has proved time and again, in stories like Robert Shearman’s Scherzo and Jim Mortimore’s The Natural History Of Fear,...

This week’s episode of ‘The Acolyte’ improved pretty much every aspect of the story. It finally advanced the story, we’ve seen some pretty good action, and some canon-breaking instances are less likely to ultimately come to pass.

The episode received less backlash than usual, with some fans who disliked the show having a minor change of heart, mostly due to impressive action sequences and the somewhat unexpected and brutal direction the show took.

We’ve reported that following the release of Episode 5, the show managed to reclaim one meager point when it comes to audience ratings on Rotten Tomatoes and overall score on IMDb. However, it seems that it wasn’t enough to draw in what actually counts: viewers.

Between June 13 and June 20, the show has seen a 31% drop in “minutes watched” stats based on Variety’s Luminate data. Many fans came to the defense claiming that this...

“The Acolyte,” Disney’s latest addition to the Star Wars universe, has stirred significant buzz since its premiere on June 4, 2024, on Disney+. Despite facing controversies and review-bombing, the series remains one of the most talked-about shows globally, particularly after several canon-breaking moments. Episode 5, in particular, has heightened the excitement and discussions among fans.

One of the central elements driving the show’s popularity is the character known as The Master. Episode 5 brings The Master into the spotlight, revealing his identity—a moment anticipated by many but still generating considerable attention. This reveal has solidified The Master’s role as a major player in the series, captivating the audience and pushing the series to new heights of popularity.

The allure of The Master lies not just in his identity but in the significant role he plays within the series. This character’s actions and motivations are driving key plot points, making...

The Acolyte has been making headlines for weeks, though most of those have related to possible review-bombing and so-called continuity errors which somehow disrespect the wider Star Wars franchise. 

Simply put, there's an awful lot of noise out there and it's overshadowed what's shaping up to be one of the better stories told by the Disney-owned Lucasfilm. While the next few weeks will be crucial in cementing the show's legacy, there are plenty of reasons you should give The Acolyte a chance. 

In this feature, we take a deep dive into why The Acolyte is a must-watch for Star Wars fans, delving into what it does right and why many of the complaints you've heard aren't necessarily valid. Be warned that some spoilers do follow. 

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5. It Expands On Existing Star Wars Lore In Important Ways...

Disney’s new Star Wars project, The Acolyte has been streaming on Disney+ since June 4, 2024, and despite all the controversies and review-bombing, the series is still one of the most talked about shows in the world, as the fans are going crazy over each new episode, especially after several moments in the series broke the canon. But, it seems that the series is getting back on track with Episode 5, which is still the most talked-about piece of television at this moment. If you remember correctly, this episode introduced us to a series of interesting details about the world of The Acolyte, some of which have been received well, while others… not so much.

Some of the fans noticed that the end of Episode 5 features an interesting piece of music – namely, Kylo Ren’s theme from the Sequel Trilogy – which some have interpreted as a hint. Of course, the timeline is not the same,...

Disney’s new Star Wars project, The Acolyte, has been streaming on Disney+ since June 4, 2024. Despite controversies and review-bombing, it remains one of the most talked-about shows globally, with fans eagerly discussing each new episode. The buzz has intensified, especially after several moments in the series challenged the established canon.

However, the series seems to be getting back on track with Episode 5, which is currently the most talked-about piece of television. The Acolyte explores various concepts, some dangerously close to breaking canon, with The Master’s lightsaber notably teetering on the edge of canon and non-canon.

Given this isn’t the first instance of such moments in The Acolyte, we’ve decided to analyze the facts to determine how The Master’s unique lightsaber fits (or doesn’t fit!) into the established Star Wars canon.

Qimir’s lightsaber stands out as a unique addition to the Star Wars universe. While similar weapons exist,...

Disney’s new Star Wars project, The Acolyte has been streaming on Disney+ since June 4, 2024, and despite all the controversies and review-bombing, the series is still one of the most talked about shows in the world, as the fans are going crazy over each new episode, especially after several moments in the series broke the canon. But, it seems that the series is getting back on track with Episode 5, which is still the most talked-about piece of television at this moment. The series explores various concepts, some of which are even dangerously close to breaking the canon, and The Master’s lightsaber is a thing that lies on the very border between being canon and non-canon.

This is not the first such moment for The Acolyte, as you probably remember, and we have decided to analyze the facts before us to determine what we’re actually dealing with and how...

Yesterday's episode of The Acolyte finally pulled the curtain back on The Master, confirming the enigmatic Qimir is the Sith villain who instructed Mae to murder the Jedi Masters who confronted her mother's coven years earlier.

While "Qimir" claimed to have no name, the villain has just been given an official moniker by Lucasfilm. Despite being dubbed "The Master" since his first appearance, StarWars.com - and some upcoming merchandise - labels him "The Stranger."

"With a specialized cortosis gauntlet and a mask permanently twisted into a frightful grin, the Stranger with a red-bladed lightsaber appears as if out of thin air," reads an official character description first shared on SFFGazette.com. "While some may call him a Sith, little is known of this dark sider who has been training Mae Aniseya in secret, hiding his face from his pupil."

"When needed, he has adopted the alias Qimir, acting as...

Yesterday's episode of The Acolyte finally pulled the curtain back on The Master, confirming the enigmatic Qimir is the Sith villain who instructed Mae to murder the Jedi Masters who confronted her mother's coven years earlier.

While "Qimir" claimed to have no name, the villain has just been given an official moniker by Lucasfilm. Despite being dubbed "The Master" since his first appearance, StarWars.com - and some upcoming merchandise - labels him "The Stranger."

"With a specialized cortosis gauntlet and a mask permanently twisted into a frightful grin, the Stranger with a red-bladed lightsaber appears as if out of thin air," reads an official character description first shared on SFFGazette.com. "While some may call him a Sith, little is known of this dark sider who has been training Mae Aniseya in secret, hiding his face from his pupil."

"When needed, he has adopted the alias Qimir, acting as...

Disney’s latest Star Wars venture, The Acolyte, has been available for streaming on Disney+ since June 4, 2024. Despite facing controversies and review-bombing, the series remains a global talking point, with fans eagerly anticipating each new episode. Recent developments in the series have sparked intense fan discussion, particularly moments that challenge established canon. However, Episode 5 marks a potential turning point for the series, featuring a significant Jedi massacre orchestrated by The Master. This grim plot twist, which resulted in the deaths of five supporting characters and two major Jedi, was deemed crucial for advancing the storyline, leaving only two survivors as anticipated.

The impact of Episode 5 has led fans to draw comparisons with another popular Star Wars show, specifically “The Eye,” the sixth episode of Andor. Many online discussions highlight similarities between these two episodes, which we will explore further below.

As we discussed earlier, a theory we supported correctly anticipated...

Disney’s new Star Wars project, The Acolyte has been streaming on Disney+ since June 4, 2024, and despite all the controversies and review-bombing, the series is still one of the most talked about shows in the world, as the fans are going crazy over each new episode, especially after several moments in the series broke the canon. But, it seems that the series is getting back on track with Episode 5, which provided us with a major Jedi massacre, as The Master slaughtered five supporting characters and two major Jedi from the series, with only two survivors, both of them expected. This was a grim but necessary thing to do plot-wise, and fans of the franchise have started to compare Episode 5 to another popular Star Wars show.

Remember “The Eye,” the sixth episode of Andor? Well, many fans online have started to compare this episode to Episode 5 of The Acolyte, and when you think about it,...

In ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Episode 5, the identity of Mae’s Sith Lord mentor, Qimir, was finally unveiled. While fans had speculated it was Qimir since the first episode, the revelation was unsettling in its execution.

The Sith Lord, known by aliases such as The Master, The Stranger, and even humorously as Darth Teeth, swiftly defeated nearly all present Jedi. Only Master Sol, Osha, and Mae survived the aftermath of the brutal conflict.

One of the primary criticisms of the episode centered on the implausibility of a young Sith Lord single-handedly defeating numerous trained Jedi and posing a significant threat to Master Sol. However, new theories have emerged that provide a plausible explanation for his prowess, rooted in his unconventional approach to combat.

Cbr produced a video summarizing the secret to The Master’s abilities. Yord, before his demise, noted that The Master does not adhere to any of the...

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Episode 5 finally revealed the identity of the Sith Lord who trained Mae. Despite the answer being pretty obvious as fans speculated it was Qimir since the first episode, the manner in which he was introduced was disturbing.

The Sith Lord known under names such as The Master, The Stranger, and more humorously Darth Teeth, managed to make quick work of almost all Jedi present. leaving Master Sol, Osha, and Mae alive in the aftermath of the conflict.

This was actually one of the main criticisms of the episode, as there’s no way a Sith Lord so young might be able to eliminate dozens of trained Jedi, and even pose such a threat to Master Sol. However new theories put forward really easily explain why he managed to defeat all his enemies, and the secret itself lies in his combat form, or rather lack of combat form.

In today's episode of The Acolyte, Manny Jactinto's mild-mannered Qimir is unmasked as the Sith villain Entertainment Weekly (via SFFGazette.com) has dubbed the "Stranger."

We've been referring to him as The Master until now but, according to the villain himself, he has no name (perhaps making "Stranger" a better fit). Either way, after seeing him brutally slice his way through the Jedi - including a couple of fan favourites - we know this baddie shouldn't be taken lightly.

Talking to the site, showrunner Leslye Headland addressed the twist and the fact some viewers may have seen this reveal coming.

"I think a good twist is not about hiding everything from the audience and then throwing it on them like, 'Hey, this is what you didn't see! We hid it so well that you didn't see this!'" she said. "I think a good twist is telegraphing what's going to happen,...

Disney’s new Star Wars project, ‘The Acolyte,’ has been streaming on Disney+ since June 4, 2024, and despite controversies and review-bombing, it remains one of the most discussed shows globally. Fans eagerly anticipate each new episode. ‘The Acolyte’ has sparked controversy within the Star Wars community for breaking canon in several instances, a significant issue regardless of one’s overall opinion of the show. However, it appears the series is back on track as fan predictions about the fates of the main and supporting characters come to fruition.

Episode 5 delivered a major Jedi massacre orchestrated by The Master, resulting in the deaths of five supporting characters and two prominent Jedi, with only two expected survivors. This grim turn was necessary for the storyline, marking the largest on-screen Jedi massacre since ‘Revenge of the Sith.’

As anticipated, Episode 5 of ‘The Acolyte’ fulfilled its promise of intense battles and forewarned bloodshed. Earlier speculations,...

Disney’s new Star Wars project, The Acolyte has been streaming on Disney+ since June 4, 2024, and despite all the controversies and review-bombing, the series is still one of the most talked about shows in the world, as the fans are going crazy over each new episode. The Acolyte has caused an uproar in the Star Wars community due to several moments in the series breaking canon, which is undoubtedly a major issue, regardless of what you think of the show in general, but it seems that the series is finally back on track as some fan predictions about the fates of the main and supportive characters become reality.

Namely, Episode 5 provided us with a major Jedi massacre, as The Master slaughtered five supporting characters and two major Jedi from the series, with only two survivors, both of them expected. This was a grim but necessary thing to do, and we...

Disney’s latest Star Wars venture, ‘The Acolyte,’ has been streaming on Disney+ since June 4, 2024, and despite stirring up controversies and facing review-bombing, it remains one of the most discussed shows globally. Fans are deeply engaged with each weekly episode, sparking intense reactions. While critics have found aspects satisfying, fan reception is split between admiration and disdain. The series, although laden with issues, has also introduced intriguing elements, albeit some controversially breaking canon.

Central to the series is The Master, a formidable Sith Lord who serves as Mae’s mentor. Fans have speculated fervently about The Master’s true identity, with our own conjectures thrown into the mix. Finally, in Episode 5, the series unveiled The Master’s identity, confirming our suspicions were indeed correct.

Episode 5 not only delivered on its promised action sequences and anticipated bloodshed but also unveiled the identity of The Master. Was this revelation well-timed? It’s a subject for debate.

Disney’s new Star Wars project, The Acolyte has been streaming on Disney+ since June 4, 2024, and despite all the controversies and review-bombing, the series is still one of the most talked about shows in the world, as the fans are going crazy over, well… almost everything that is happening in the show each week. The critics are more or less satisfied, while the fans are polarized, with some liking the show and others hating it. While the series definitely has issues, it also did bring us a lot of interesting details, although some of them broke the canon, which caused additional controversies.

One of the major aspects of the series is a character known as The Master, who is a powerful Sith Lord and Mae’s master. Many fans have speculated about The Master’s true identity, and we also provided you with our own two cents on the matter,...

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As The Acolyte's latest episode, "Night," begins, Osha awakens on Khofar to find a dead Jedi at her feet and an epic lightsaber duel playing out between The Master and the group led by Sol.

Both The Master's Cortosis helmet and gauntlet short-circuit a lightsaber when struck, meaning he's able to make easy work of his attackers. Yord is wounded and the villain pursues Osha after she tries and fails to stun him. Fortunately, Sol is there to make the save and orders his former Padawan to flee alongside Yord.

It appears The Master and Sol may have a history and the red lightsaber-wielding baddie taunts the Jedi over the secrets he keeps (it's becoming increasingly obvious that he and the other Jedi killed by Mae led an attack on...

Episode 5 of ‘The Acolyte’ was recently released, and it managed to shock fans with its change of pace, direction and it’s sheer brutality. In the last few episodes pretty much nothing happened, and describing the episodes as “slow-burn” would be an understatement.

Now, in episode 5, pretty much almost everyone from the main cast is dead as The Master delivered several killing blows, quite literally. If you haven’t had the opportunity to watch the show yet, thread carefully as the following parts include heavy spoilers for the show.

Now ‘The Acolyte’ pretty much went with the most obvious (and controversial) choice for the mysterious Sith Lord, Qimir. We already theorized that it might be him based on not-so-clever hints. He was introduced as the mischievous and somewhat clumsy sidekick of Mae’s but with a sinister twist, he was the next logical choice for the Master as he was...

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ released its fifth episode this week, and following two episodes where absolutely nothing happened, this week’s episode delivered everything all at once. If you haven’t watched the latest episode and don’t want things spoiled, I would advise you to stop reading right here since the following parts are going to be insanely filled with spoilers, and boy are there are many spoilers.

In episode 5, we see the confrontation between the Jedi and The Master. Most of the Jedi from the search party are wiped out in the first few minutes of the show. As the episodes progress our main characters are wiped out one by one, including Jecki Lon and Yord.

The Sith Lord turned out to be Qimir, yes the most obvious choice was the correct one, he got unmasked sometime during the middle of the episodes, and his lines were a bit cringy,...

Disney’s new Star Wars project, The Acolyte, premiered on Disney+ on June 4, 2024, and is still ongoing. Prior to the premiere, many were concerned, but critics have been generally satisfied, while fans are divided, with some enjoying the show and others disliking it. The Acolyte has stirred controversy in the Star Wars community due to several moments that break canon, which is a significant issue. In this article, we will discuss a theory suggesting that The Acolyte will kill off more Jedi, making the series particularly infamous regarding the fate of the Jedi.

This theory, proposed by our colleagues at ScreenRant, presents a reasonable and grim outlook, so we decided to delve deeper into it.

The theory revolves around the upcoming battle between the gathered Jedi and the Sith Lord known as The Master, which is expected to be the highlight of the next episode. This moment is set to be both intriguing and promising.

Disney’s new Star Wars project, The Acolyte premiered on Disney+ on June 4, 2024, and is still ongoing. Before the premiere, many of us were worried, but the critics ended up being more or less satisfied, while the fans were polarized, with some liking the show and others hating it. The Acolyte has caused an uproar in the Star Wars community due to several moments in the series breaking canon, which is undoubtedly a major issue, and in this article, we are going to discuss a theory that states that The Acolyte is going to murder further Jedi in the series, which would make the series a very notorious one when the Jedi are in question.

This is a theory stipulated by our colleagues from ScreenRant, who have come up with a very reasonable approach and a theory that is as sound as it is grim, so we decided to tell you more about it.

Disney’s new Star Wars project, “The Acolyte,” premiered on Disney+ on June 4, 2024, and is still ongoing. Before its release, many were concerned about how this new addition to the Star Wars universe would fare. Critics have been generally satisfied, seeing a lot of potential in the series, while fans remain polarized—some enjoy the show, while others dislike it. Regardless of whether the fans’ issues are ideological, “The Acolyte” has caused an uproar in the Star Wars community due to several moments that break canon, which is a significant concern.

The Force birth, Ki-Adi-Mundi’s cameo, and the upcoming fight between the Jedi and the Master, who appears to be a Sith Lord, all contradict established canon. These discrepancies are issues the series will need to address if it hopes to retain its credibility within the franchise.

My colleague Valentina previously addressed the concerns surrounding the witches and Force birth,...

Disney’s new Star Wars project, The Acolyte premiered on Disney+ on June 4, 2024, and is still ongoing. Before the premiere, many of us were worried about how Disney’s new Star Wars project would turn out in the end. The critics are more or less satisfied, seeing a lot of potential in the series, while the fans are polarized, with some liking the show and others hating it. But, whether or not the issues that the fans have with the series are ideological or not, The Acolyte has caused an uproar in the Star Wars community due to several moments in the series breaking canon and that is, indeed, a major issue.

The Force birth, Ki-Adi-Mundi’s cameo, and now the upcoming fight between the Jedi and The Master, who is seemingly a Sith Lord… all these issues break the current canon of the franchise and they are something that...

A London theatregoer has described the moment Sir Ian McKellen fell off stage and into her lap, saying she “went into shock.”

Johanna Dart was attending a production of Player Kings at the Noel Coward Theatre in London’s West End on Monday evening when the Lord of the Rings star lost his footing during a fight scene and fell off the stage into the front row where she was sitting.

Dart told the BBC: “Getting crushed by Gandalf the Grey, that’s something you don’t expect.”

She recalled that the 85-year-old theatrical knight appeared to trip on a prop on stage before falling and landing head-first on her knees. She added she had been enjoying the show immensely up until that moment.

Charlie Johnson, a journalist for the Kingston Courier who was in the audience, told ITV News: “As we approached the interval of the play,...

Disney’s new Star Wars project, ‘The Acolyte,’ made its long-awaited debut on Disney+ on June 4, 2024, with two episodes. Despite stirring up controversies and facing review bombing, the series remains one of the most discussed shows currently airing. Critics generally find promise in its bold approach, while fans are divided—some enjoy it while others strongly dislike it, particularly due to what they perceive as “woke” content, which is debatable. Regardless of this controversy, the series is undeniably daring in its narrative and introduces numerous fresh concepts and characters.

One such character is The Master, an enigmatic Sith Lord of considerable power and the mentor of Mae-ho Aniseya, a central figure in the series. While much about The Master remains shrouded in mystery, an intriguing fan theory suggests that the show may have already unveiled his true identity. If proven true, this revelation could signal a controversial choice by the...

Disney’s new Star Wars project, The Acolyte finally premiered on Disney+ on June 4, 2024, with two episodes, and despite all the controversies and review bombing, the series is still one of the most talked about shows currently. The critics are more or less satisfied, seeing a lot of potential in the series, while the fans are polarized, with some liking the show and others hating it. The latter group is mostly filled with those who don’t like the so-called “woke” content in the show, which makes absolutely no sense. But, whether you think the show is too woke or not, it is definitely bold in its approach, and it introduces a lot of new concepts and characters.

One of the latter is the enigmatic character known as The Master, a seemingly powerful Sith Lord who is also the master of Mae-ho Aniseya, one of the series’ main characters. Save...