Jodie Turner-Smith Calls Out Disney for Not Denouncing Racism Against ‘The Acolyte’ Cast

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“Star Wars: The Acolyte” star Jodie Turner-Smith is calling out Disney for not defending Amandla Stenberg against racism. Jodie Turner-Smith Speaks Out After ‘The Acolyte’ Turner-Smith portrayed Mother Aniseya in the Disney+ series “The Acolyte,” while Stenberg starred as Aniseya’s grown twin daughters, Osha and Mae. In a Glamour UK interview, Turner-Smith explained that Stenberg … Read more

‘The Acolyte’ Star Wars Disney+ Series Canceled After One Season

Amandla Stenberg as a former padawan in "The Acolyte"

Deadline reports that the Disney+ “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte” has been canceled after just one season. ‘The Acolyte’ Canceled After One Season According to Deadline, Lucasfilm has opted not to renew “The Acolyte” for a second season. The Disney+ Star Wars series finished its eight-episode run on July 16, 2024. The series premiered on … Read more

Summer 2024 Disney Twenty-Three Features Inside Look at ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ Fantasy Springs

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The summer 2024 issue of “Disney twenty-three” will feature a behind-the-scenes look at “Inside Out 2,” “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” Fantasy Springs, and more. Disney twenty-three Summer 2024 The cover features Anxiety and Joy from “Inside Out 2,” which will be released on June 14. The issue’s announcement says, Hear from the … Read more

First Look at ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ in Empire Magazine

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Two Empire Magazine covers and exclusive details have been unveiled featuring new images from “Star Wars: The Acolyte.” The two covers — one for newsstands and one for subscribers — each give a new look at what fans can expect from “The Acolyte,” the “Star Wars” series debuting on Disney+ June 4. The newsstand cover … Read more

First Trailer Released for ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Coming to Disney+

Amandla Stenberg as a former padawan in "The Acolyte"

After Lucasfilm and Disney announced a release date on Monday, they released a trailer for “The Acolyte,” a new “Star Wars” series, on Tuesday. ‘The Acolyte’ Trailer The trailer begins with Lee Jung-jae’s Jedi Master teaching Younglings. This scene is intercut with Amandla Stenberg’s former padawan arriving at a bar and battling a Jedi. As … Read more

‘The Acolyte’ Premiering on Disney+ in June, Trailer Coming Tomorrow

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Disney and Lucasfilm revealed the premiere date for “The Acolyte,” their next Disney+ “Star Wars” series, and announced a trailer is coming on Tuesday, March 19. “The Acolyte” Coming Soon A poster for “The Acolyte” features a lightsaber hilt with a streak of red blood creating the illusion of a blade across concrete. It reads, … Read more

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Tentative Release Date Announced

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The next “Star Wars” series, “The Acolyte,” will premiere this summer and Collider has announced a tentative release date for the series. “The Acolyte” Release Date “The Acolyte” is currently scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on June 5, 2024. When Collider reached out to Disney, representatives did not confirm or deny the date. This would … Read more

First ‘The Acolyte’ Footage Shown at Star Wars Celebration

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The first “The Acolyte” footage was shown at Star Wars Celebration this morning, with showrunner Leslye Headland and the cast appearing on stage. Star Wars: The Acolyte The footage has not been made available online, but we know approximately what was shown. It began with a voiceover saying, “Close your eyes. Your eyes can deceive … Read more

First Set Photos From ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Reveal Lee Jung-jae in Jedi Robes

The Daily Mail has released photos from the set of “The Acolyte,” the next “Star Wars” series under production for Disney+. Leslye Headland (“Russian Doll”) is showrunner, and Amandla Stenberg (“Bodies Bodies Bodies”) stars. “The Acolyte” cast also includes Lee Jung-jae (“Squid Game”), Manny Jacinto (“The Good Place”), Dafne Keen (“Logan”), Jodie Turner-Smith (“Queen & … Read more

Tropical Storm Watch In Effect for Walt Disney World, Florida Cast Member Union Plans To Protest, Cast Members Receive Access to PhotoPass Lenses, and More: Daily Recap (11/7/22)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, November 7, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Manny Jacinto Joins ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Cast

Manny Jacinto has joined the cast of “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” Variety reports. Jacinto is most known for his role as Jason Mendoza in “The Good Place,” which concluded in 2020. Leslye Headland is serving as showrunner, writer, director, and executive producer of “The Acolyte.” Amandla Stenberg will be starring. Lee Jung-jae and Jodie Turner-Smith … Read more