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Starrymm426 @starrymm426.bsky.social · Jul 10

I wrote about Gilroy's latest dig at Jyn by using his favorite character, Vel, to say that Jyn is "irritating." I hope I did justice to Jyn Erso and her fans.
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Andor creator Tony Gilroy thinks Vel Sartha wouldn't have liked Jyn Erso

Tony Gilroy has opinions about Rogue One's Jyn Erso, and according to his latest one, Andor's Vel Sartha would've disliked her. Via ComicBook, in an interview w

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Star Wars Holocron @swholocron.bsky.social · Jul 2

ROGUE ONE director Gareth Edwards reveals he was inspired by Star Wars in creating the D-Rex in Jurassic World Rebirth

“We put in a little bit of the Rancor from Star Wars. Don't tell people who work on Star Wars.”

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Star Wars Holocron @swholocron.bsky.social · Jul 2

Did you know? Ron Howard wrote a letter to a journalist denouncing their criticism of Jake Lloyd’s performance in The Phantom Menace

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Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · Jun 12

As a Jyn Erso fan, I was puzzled by the overall disregard for Felicity Jones's character in Andor Season 2, including Tony Gilroy bashing fans.
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Here's why I can't accept Tony Gilroy's apology to Jyn Erso fans

Tony Gilroy says he's sorry for hurting the sentiments of Jyn and Cassian shippers with his choices in Andor Season 2. In an interview with Collider, Gilroy dis

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Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · Jun 12

Pedro Pascal bragged about Grogu in an adorable new Father's Day gift ideas video, and the internet can't get enough of it.
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New video of Pedro Pascal's love for Grogu is the most wholesome thing on the internet

Pedro Pascal gushed over

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Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · Jun 15

Disney and Universal have sued Midjourney for copyright infringement due to unauthorized use of Star Wars, The Simpsons, and other movie content for AI-generated images.
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Disney sues AI image company for unlicensed use of Star Wars content

Disney and Universal are taking action against Midjourney for illegally using their content for AI-generated images. According to NBC News, the lawsuit is the

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Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · Jun 17

Tony Gilroy thought Rogue One was a "corpse" before he saved it, and now I want to see the original Gareth Edwards cut more than ever.
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Tony Gilroy's comments about Rogue One have piqued my interest in Gareth Edwards's original vision

Tony Gilroy has a lot to say about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and his recent comments about the state of the film before he stepped in reveal he wasn't a fan

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Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · Jun 18

Temuera Morrison wants to know the fate of The Book of Boba Fett, but he believes he's being saved for later.
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Boba Fett: Temuera Morrison demands to know the fate of Season 2

Everyone has an opinion about The Book of Boba Fett, but we can all agree that Temuera Morrison is a beloved member of the Star Wars franchise. This is why it's

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Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · Jun 19

Moms can be tough critics, something Ming-Na Wen found out firsthand when her mom wasn't impressed with Ming-Na's dream Star Wars role:
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Ming-Na Wen says her mother wasn't impressed by Star Wars

Ming-Na Wen has been in multiple live-action and animated Star Wars projects. Even though Wen's career spans several years, and she has a great resume, Star War

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Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · Jun 22

Pedro Pascal shared his formula for handling the pressure that comes from major roles in Star Wars, Marvel, and The Last of Us.
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Pedro Pascal opens up about fan expectations and franchise pressure

Pedro Pascal has portrayed the main character in The Mandalorian, The Last of Us, and Marvel's Fantastic Four. He currently has two major franchise films set to

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Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · Jun 24

A new, unconfirmed rumor suggests The Mandalorian and Grogu could be part one of the next Star Wars trilogy, but there's a catch.
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RUMOR: Star Wars could greenlight a trilogy of Mandalorian movies on one condition

A lot is riding on Star Wars' return to theaters next year with The Mandalorian and Grogu, including the future of Jon Favreau's beloved characters. Now, a new

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Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · Jun 2

Rory McCann opened up about what it's like to replace the late Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka Season 2.
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Ahsoka: Rory McCann says he has

Recasting actors is never an easy decision, but it was necessary to replace the late Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll after his tragic death in 2023. Game of Thron

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Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · Jun 9

Ming-Na Wen recalls her "synergy of nerdom" with Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, and shares the particular reason she wants The Book of Boba Fett Season 2.
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Ming-Na Wen has a very specific reason why she wants more Boba Fett

Ming-Na Wen's storied career as an actor has led to honors, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was named a Disney Legend in 2019 for her contri

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Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · Jun 9

With Star Wars fans already split between Andor fans v. everyone else, it would be best if Dave Filoni doesn't replace Kathleen Kennedy as Lucasfilm's President.
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Dave Filoni might be the wrong replacement for Kathleen Kennedy

Speculation about who might replace Kathleen Kennedy has reached an all-time high, and two names have emerged as potential front-runners. A new report by Peter

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Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · Jun 9

Tony Gilroy's demand for a higher budget for Andor was met with a discouraging response from Disney. What does this mean for the future of Star Wars television?
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What Disney told Tony Gilroy suggests a bleak future for Star Wars television

By now, everyone should know that Andor is the most expensive Star Wars show ever made. Its budget is on par with some of the most expensive Star Wars movies. T

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Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · Jun 9

Mark Hamill credited Carrie Fisher for reminding him to embrace his Star Wars fame as the one and only Luke Skywalker.
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Mark Hamill reveals Carrie Fisher urged him to own his Star Wars fame

Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher shared an adorable friendship in real life and were always there to encourage each other throughout their careers. After Fisher pa

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Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · Jun 10

As Star Wars looks to expand further in all directions, Dave Filoni revealed that he takes inspiration from Kevin Feige's "remarkable" success with the MCU.
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Dave Filoni is fascinated by what Kevin Feige's Marvel Cinematic Universe has achieved

The past decade has seen Star Wars grow in all directions beyond what anyone could've expected a few years ago. From projects predating the Skywalker Saga to ne

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Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · Jun 10

Mark Hamill recently revealed the reason why he hasn't seen the original trilogy since its release.
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Mark Hamill reveals he hasn't seen Star Wars since 1977

Mark Hamill was on the Today Show to promote his new movie, The Life of Chuck. Hamill was asked about 50 years since the premiere of Star Wars: A New Hope, and

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Starrymm426 @starrymm426.bsky.social · May 25

Thank you. I couldn't agree more 💯

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Greg @lysander03.bsky.social · May 24

Andor was a brilliant show marred by two incredibly lazy tropes. 1) kill your gays. 2) souvenir baby. Andor is an incredible feat but nothing is perfect.

Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · May 24

Fans loved Andor, so why does it seem like they hate Star Wars more than ever?
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Andor vs The Rest: A group of fans suddenly hates everything about Star Wars

It's been a fun few weeks for Star Wars, beginning with Star Wars Celebration last month, and continuing with Andor Season 2. Now that the show has wrapped up,

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Dork Side of the Force @dorksideoftheforce.bsky.social · May 24

Fans loved Andor, so why does it seem like they hate Star Wars more than ever?
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Andor vs The Rest: A group of fans suddenly hates everything about Star Wars

It's been a fun few weeks for Star Wars, beginning with Star Wars Celebration last month, and continuing with Andor Season 2. Now that the show has wrapped up,

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Starrymm426 @starrymm426.bsky.social · May 24

which he undid all season instead of focusing on showing why Cassian rose to the rank of Captain. The reluctant rebel arc and that ending didn't work for me at all.

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Starrymm426 @starrymm426.bsky.social · May 24

He has forgotten how meaningful that ending was on its own. Instead of writing a prequel to Rogue One, I feel Gilroy was on a mission to 'correct' whatever he thought was wrong with the movie, including the potential romance between Jyn and Cassian.

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Starrymm426 @starrymm426.bsky.social · May 24

I'm so glad someone was brave enough to write about this. I think Gilroy made a mess of Cassian's story. His side characters are great, but he admitted he didn't rewatch Rogue One before Andor, and it shows.

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Alex AKA Smut Peddling Chaos Demon @reyhospacebitch.bsky.social · May 22

Watching r1 with my dad who hasnt seen the film in years and just finished andor. Man randomly said "they die don't they? Thats a shame. Jyn and Cassian would be a good couple" and nodded when i told him i pretend they survive, establish a real r1 squadron and end up married lolll

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