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Sneak Peek at The Acolyte - Coming June 4, 2024
Plus: George Lucas thinks Disney went wrong with the Sequels.

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Sneak Peek at The Acolyte
The Acolyte
On June 4, 2024, The highly anticipated series "The Acolyte" will debut on Disney+. Taking place during the High Republic Era, The show is “an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems…” (starwars.com).
In this recently released clip, we see Sol, a Jedi Master played by Lee Jung-jae, face off against a formidable warrior named Mae, portrayed by Amandla Stenberg, from his past, igniting a thrilling investigation into a series of shocking crimes. Foreshadowing the inevitable clash of the two central characters, this sneak peek shows that which there is more of yet to come. Stay tuned for more updates on The Acolyte!
George Lucas on the Sequels
The Sequels
George Lucas says that “ideas in the original[s] “sort of got lost” in Post-Disney ‘Star Wars’ Films” (The Hollywood Reporter). The themes, world, and central storyline were certainly lost in the most recent films. Anakin was no longer the main character, Emperor Palpatine was revived (nullifying the originals), and