Even years after the release of Star Wars sequels, the galaxy far, far away fandom is still obsessing over how the powers that be mishandled the saga. And now, many of them are convinced that Lucasfilm has finally gotten rid of Kathleen Kennedy, the person in charge of planning the franchise since its acquisition in 2012.
In other news, HBO’s The Last of Us has managed to earn a record-breaking number of Emmy nominations as the first video game adaptation to do so, though many are wondering if the post-apocalyptic father and daughter love story is stealing the spotlight from other worthy contenders.
Lastly, we take a look at the new Ahsoka trailer, which not only gives us a first glimpse at the live-action Grand Admiral Thrawn, but also comes with a very lore-challenging revelation.
Check out all of these beats and more in today’s sci-fi roundup below.
Your new Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa reveals how long he’s going to be sticking around
The Doctor is soon coming back to television with a new face, that of Ncuti Gatwa’s, after he officially inherits the mantle from David Tennant in the 60th-anniversary special. With different incarnations of the titular character changing face so quickly, though, a lot of Whovians are wondering if the Sex Education star’s time in the TARDIS will be as short-lived, but it seems that he’s going to be around for at least two seasons.
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Gatwa said that he’s planning to return to theatre next year, but after he’s finished filming “season two of Doctor Who.”
Ryan Reynolds would love to get Taylor Swift involved in Deadpool 3, but maybe that’s not the best idea he’s ever had considering her track record
Taylor Swift and Ryan Reynolds are great pals, and as far as Deadpool is concerned, Miss Americana has had the opportunity to take the costume out for a spin at Halloween, but is that where the two should draw the line? Reynolds has expressed interest in involving Taylor in the upcoming threequel, but considering her cinematic track record, maybe he should leave well enough alone.
Listen, we all love Taylor and her music. She’s probably the best songwriter out there right now, but that doesn’t necessarily translate to great cinema. Unless we’re talking about a song for the movie’s soundtrack, like the one Celine Dion did in 2018, in which case, please, do play on.
The Last of Us has been nominated for a mind-blowing 24 Emmy awards
In case you were beginning to wonder if The Last of Us on HBO managed to imitate the success of the 2013 video game on which it’s based, the show has been nominated in 24 categories at the upcoming 2023 Emmy Awards, the first video game adaptation to ever do so. Not only is the Craig Mazin-led television venture up for “Outstanding Drama Series,” but both Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey have received nominations in the respective acting categories.
Let’s face it, folks — this is Naughty Dog’s world, and we’re just living in it.
New Ahsoka trailer casually namedrops Anakin, changes Sabine’s character dynamic, and gives us a first look at Thrawn
There was a lot to unpack in the latest trailer for Ahsoka. Apparently, the Disney Plus series is once again getting into the psyche of its titular heroine, and the trauma she’s endured after the fall of the Republic and the death of her master, Anakin Skywalker. What’s more, Ahsoka is now taking on a pupil of her own in Sabine Wren, presumably continuing the character’s lightsaber training. And as if all of these weren’t enough, the trailer also shows us what Lars Mikkelsen is going to look like as Grand Admiral Thrawn.
Was Kathleen Kennedy fired? The latest rumors, explained
Kathleen Kennedy is probably the most controversial figure in Star Wars right now, but after the failure of Indiana Jones 5, serious rumors circulating on the internet seem to hint at her removal from Lucasfilm. Barring a few outlets and social media platforms that have picked up on the scuttlebutt, even major YouTube channels are seemingly confirming this report, but if you want the full scope, make sure to check out our recent article and stay tuned for more updates.
Published: Jul 12, 2023 11:00 pm