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Jordan Maison

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Entertainment writer, author, sometimes artist. Runs Cinelinx.com, founded the ReelOutreach charity. Lover of movies and Star Wars. Bylines at: io9, Paste, Nerdist, Star Wars Insider, Videomaker, Polygon…

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · May 9

We are officially back! Working hard to take this charity to a more national level in order to bring the joy of film to underprivileged kids. Lots of new stuff on the horizon, but need to come out big to make it happen. Please share even if you can’t donate. Also, hey @jamesgunn.bsky.social!

ReelOutreach @reeloutreach.com · May 9

We’re back! To kick off our return we’re holding a #Superman event for kids in need, but we have lots more cooking and need your help to make it happen. Please take a moment to check out our latest fundraiser and share as much as possible! #FilmForGood gofund.me/1e33e1b7

Donate to Bring the Joy of Movies (And Superman) to Kids in Need, organized by Jordan Maison

ReelOutreach is back (and hopefully better than ever)! After taki… Jordan Maison needs your support for Bring the Joy of Movies (And Superman) to Kids in Need

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Adam Lance Garcia @adamlancegarcia.bsky.social · 21h

Hey. I directed @tvaziri.com for the new @vanityfair.com series VFX!

Thank you to the incredible help of @ilmvfx.bsky.social for making this dream project become a reality.

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ILM's VFX Secrets Behind Star Wars, Transformers & More | Vanity Fair

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 19h

The all new #StarWars The Blueprints is out today and whips so much ass I made it our first "Geek Pick of the Week" for this year.

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Geek Pick of the Week - Star Wars The Blueprints: Designs and Artwork from The Skywalker Saga

Our first Geek Pick of the Week for 2025 dives into DK’s new Star Wars Blueprints book, which is packed to the gills with behind the scenes goodies. It’s Fall, which means Geek Pick of the Week is…

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James Whitbrook @jwhitbrook.bsky.social · 23h

Very excited that not only do we have a preview of the 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of the ROTS novelization on the site today, but the one we have on offer is literally one of my favourite sequences from the book: the exact moment Yoda goes "oh, fucked up massively I have"

Why the Legendary 'Revenge of the Sith' Novelization Had to Depict the Moment Yoda Knew He Failed

Matthew Stover takes us into the Jedi Master's mind in our exclusive look inside the sumptuous 20th anniversary edition of his iconic 'Revenge of the Sith' novelization.

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Adam Christopher @adamchristopher.me · 1d

My next novel, STAR WARS: MASTER OF EVIL, is out in **5** weeks today! Pre-order your copy today from your favourite bookseller - some links here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762382...

And...

...am I doing this right?

Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?

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FilmSnobbery - Nic LaRue @filmsnobbery.com · 1d

My first published fiction story is up for pre-order (Kindle only at the moment) over on Amazon. This anthology has stories from some other great writers. Check it out! Releases Oct. 20th!

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Voices from the Void: An Anthology

Amazon.com: Voices from the Void: An Anthology eBook : Blackthorn, Raven: Kindle Store

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 1d

As we're gearing up to begin our Gift Basket fundraiser for kiddos in the hospital, I'm pushing our general fundraiser one more time. We haven't had any real donations in weeks, but I'm still hopeful I can put together a #Zootopia2 event for next month: gofund.me/1640ba317

Donate to Bring the Joy of Movies to Kids in Need, organized by Jordan Maison

ReelOutreach is back (and hopefully better than ever)! After taking a hiatus for… Jordan Maison needs your support for Bring the Joy of Movies to Kids in Need

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 1d

Give her New Jedi Order!

Star Wars Holocron @swholocron.bsky.social · 1d

Bryce Dallas Howard says she wants to continue directing Star Wars projects

“I love it so, so, so much. I yearn to stay on this path of being able to be in that world…Whatever it is, if I can be of service to Lucasfilm, I will”

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 1d

Happy birthday @tspofnutmeg.bsky.social!

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 1d

Batman couldn’t get that information out of me

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Donate to Bring the Joy of Movies to Kids in Need, organized by Jordan Maison

ReelOutreach is back (and hopefully better than ever)! After taking a hiatus for… Jordan Maison needs your support for Bring the Joy of Movies to Kids in Need

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 1d

Hooting and hollering levels are off the charts. www.cinelinx.com/movie-news/n...

New ‘Predator: Badlands’ Trailer is a Deadly Monster Hunting Romp

The latest trailer (and poster) for Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands has arrived, showing off tons more sci-fi action to get the heart racing.

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 2d

Oh we’re cooking with gas now. #writing #wip

Screenshot showing a 111,000 word count on my manuscript

Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 2d

Girlfriend’s mom randomly decided we needed the 12-foot skeleton decoration and…welp. #Halloween

Big goober standing in front of a giant skeleton

Giant skeleton at night with glowing eyes

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 2d

Holy crap, the latest Micro Galaxy Squadron blind boxes has a tiny Luthen Rael! #StarWars #Collecting

Micro Galaxy Squadron Luthen and speeder in front of black series toy boxes.

Close up on Micro Galaxy Squadron Luthen and speeder

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 3d

Oh man, not sure this will ever get old. Just got a physical copy of the latest short story anthology I’m in. #writing #books #scifi

Out now! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-best-o...

A big goofy brown dude holding a physical copy of “The Best of MetaStellar Year Four”

Holding a copy of “The Best of MetaStellar Year Four”

“The Best of MetaStellar Year Four” open to my short story, Dream Planet

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 3d

Behold, my John Redcorn pumpkin! #KingOfTheHill

A pumpkin with John Redcorn painted on it

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 3d

Hahahaha

Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 3d

Behold, my John Redcorn pumpkin! #KingOfTheHill

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 3d

Pumpkins painting time! #Halloween

My daughter, son, and girlfriend sitting at a table with a bunch of paints and pumpkins

Daughter at the table painting a pumpkin

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 3d

Oh man, not sure this will ever get old. Just got a physical copy of the latest short story anthology I’m in. #writing #books #scifi

Out now! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-best-o...

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 3d

🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽

The Star Wars Underworld @theswu.bsky.social · 3d

A new high resolution image of Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll in #Ahsoka Season Two has just surfaced! 📸

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 3d

Youngest has discovered some new shows and I’m not sure I’m strong enough for a second Victorious/Sam & Cat phase (did with her older sister back in the day)

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ALT: a woman with a surprised look on her face stands in a kitchen

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 3d

Yay!!! Congrats!!

Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 4d

December 2nd!! LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOO

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