The internet parenting police are calling out Ben and Erin Napier for putting their children in danger. Recently, the HGTV Home Town stars shared an update about their kids’s crib. However, the photo Erin shared had people scrambling to the comments to tell her she was doing it all wrong. Keep reading to see why.
Internet Parent Police Sent Reeling After Erin Napier’s Latest Post
Ben and Erin Napier share two daughters, Helen and Mae Napier. In a recent post on Instagram, Erin shared that they were reaching another milestone with their children that had her teary-eyed.
The Instagram post showed a crib that Ben apparently handmade when their first child was born in 2017. In the caption, Erin wrote, “Minutes after learning we were expecting Helen, in 2017, @scotsman.co started drawing the plans for her crib. He built it from white oak with one tiny plug of heart...
Internet Parent Police Sent Reeling After Erin Napier’s Latest Post
Ben and Erin Napier share two daughters, Helen and Mae Napier. In a recent post on Instagram, Erin shared that they were reaching another milestone with their children that had her teary-eyed.
The Instagram post showed a crib that Ben apparently handmade when their first child was born in 2017. In the caption, Erin wrote, “Minutes after learning we were expecting Helen, in 2017, @scotsman.co started drawing the plans for her crib. He built it from white oak with one tiny plug of heart...
- 9/21/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Photo: Lea Thompson, Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Wendie Malick Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman
The next episode of the Hallmark+ series The Chicken Sisters sees things heating up inside and out of the kitchen. Titled, “This is War, Y’all” the episode airs on Thursday, September 19 on the company’s reimagined streaming service, Hallmark+.
The Chicken Sisters on Hallmark+ Newly painted sign at Mimi’s Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman
As noted by the press release, the drama heats up in and out of the kitchen in the next episode of The Chicken Sisters, dubbed “This is War, Y’all.” Airing on Thursday, September 19, the episode will see Amanda (Schuyler Fisk) getting madder than a wet hen after Mae (Genevieve Angelson) paints over her artwork on the sign for Mimi’s.
With Frank Jr. (James Kot) egging Amanda on, the two hatch a plan to get back at...
The next episode of the Hallmark+ series The Chicken Sisters sees things heating up inside and out of the kitchen. Titled, “This is War, Y’all” the episode airs on Thursday, September 19 on the company’s reimagined streaming service, Hallmark+.
The Chicken Sisters on Hallmark+ Newly painted sign at Mimi’s Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman
As noted by the press release, the drama heats up in and out of the kitchen in the next episode of The Chicken Sisters, dubbed “This is War, Y’all.” Airing on Thursday, September 19, the episode will see Amanda (Schuyler Fisk) getting madder than a wet hen after Mae (Genevieve Angelson) paints over her artwork on the sign for Mimi’s.
With Frank Jr. (James Kot) egging Amanda on, the two hatch a plan to get back at...
- 9/18/2024
- by Anne King
- Celebrating The Soaps
Coprycat tells the heartwarming tale of an unlikely bond formed between an aging woman and a shelter cat named Dawn. Developed by the studio Spoonful of Wonder, the game follows Dawn’s journey to find belonging after being displaced from her new home. Players assume Dawn’s perspective to experience firsthand the challenges of earning trust and putting down roots in an unfamiliar place.
Olive, the woman who adopts Dawn, seeks companionship in her solitude. With health troubles slowing her down, she sees in Dawn the opportunity to nurture another living being. Dawn too hopes for refuge, having known only transient living before arriving at Olive’s home. Their meeting sets in motion a story of acceptance, caring for one another in their shared vulnerabilities.
Though the road proves bumpier than expected, Dawn fights to prove her value to Olive above all others. Along the way, deeper meanings emerge regarding the forms family can take.
Olive, the woman who adopts Dawn, seeks companionship in her solitude. With health troubles slowing her down, she sees in Dawn the opportunity to nurture another living being. Dawn too hopes for refuge, having known only transient living before arriving at Olive’s home. Their meeting sets in motion a story of acceptance, caring for one another in their shared vulnerabilities.
Though the road proves bumpier than expected, Dawn fights to prove her value to Olive above all others. Along the way, deeper meanings emerge regarding the forms family can take.
- 9/18/2024
- by Shahrbanoo Golmohamadi
- Gazettely
Erin Napier and her husband, Ben Napier, have strict rules when it comes to exposing their children, Mae (3) and Helen (6), to technology such as tablets or phones. The Home Town stars co-founded the non-profit organization Osprey (Old School Parents Raising Engaged Youth) in 2023, which aims to help “kids achieve social media-free childhoods until they graduate high school.” The Napiers apply this rule to their own children, meaning Mae and Helen don’t have any access to devices except in rare cases. Erin posted about her parenting approach to tech in an Instagram Story on September 9, where she also answered fan questions regarding the topic. “Our kids haven’t used screens before, haven’t needed to, haven’t really been around other kids who do,” she explained in her Story, per Heavy.com. “They facetime grandparents and that’s it. So for us, tablet use at school is in direct opposition to...
- 9/17/2024
- TV Insider
New Planet of the Apes Trilogy Could Move Forward According to Report - Main Image
While sci-fi franchises like Star Trek may be dormant at the box office right now, properties like Alien have had great runs at the box office—good news for 20th Century Studios looking to make more out of their established IP.
One other franchise that managed to overperform at the box office this year was The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and it’s very likely that moviegoers are going to be seeing more CG monkeys on the big screen moving forward.
New Planet of the Apes Trilogy Confirmed?
As per The Hollywood Reporter, the latest Apes movie was said to have been a ‘crucial’ test for the Disney-Fox merger, and it managed to pass with flying colors, having grossed $400 million at the worldwide box office. This was apparently ‘enough to fulfill filmmaker...
While sci-fi franchises like Star Trek may be dormant at the box office right now, properties like Alien have had great runs at the box office—good news for 20th Century Studios looking to make more out of their established IP.
One other franchise that managed to overperform at the box office this year was The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and it’s very likely that moviegoers are going to be seeing more CG monkeys on the big screen moving forward.
New Planet of the Apes Trilogy Confirmed?
As per The Hollywood Reporter, the latest Apes movie was said to have been a ‘crucial’ test for the Disney-Fox merger, and it managed to pass with flying colors, having grossed $400 million at the worldwide box office. This was apparently ‘enough to fulfill filmmaker...
- 9/16/2024
- EpicStream
The Chicken Sisters is taking sibling rivalry to a new level. The new Hallmark+ series follows sisters Amanda (Schuyler Fisk) and Mae (Genevieve Angelson) as they go head-to-head in the ultimate kitchen clash. These siblings are amping up the long-standing bad blood between their feuding fried chicken restaurants, Mimi’s and Frannie’s. Amanda is the daughter of Gus (Wendie Malick), who own’s Mimi’s restaurant. When Amanda married Frank Jr. (James Kot) from the Frannie’s family, she was forced to choose between her mom and her love. After years of being estranged from her mother, does Amanda secretly wish she was back on Mimi’s turf? “I think she loves being a Frannie’s girl,” Fisk told TV Insider. “She grew up being a Mimi’s girl and that’s her family. I think that there’s a pull for sure. I think she wants both, but if she has to pick,...
- 9/11/2024
- TV Insider
Cara Dune might be one of the most polarizing characters in Star Wars history. Not even Jar Jar or Mae and Osha caused as much fuzz among fans as Gina Carano’s Cara Dune character in The Mandalorian. From the beginning, fans were split on what to think about Cara – and that only got worse […]
Should Star Wars’ Cara Dune Have Been Recast After The Issues Between Gina Carano And Disney? Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...
Should Star Wars’ Cara Dune Have Been Recast After The Issues Between Gina Carano And Disney? Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude...
- 9/11/2024
- by Tito Pernalete
- Fortress of Solitude - Movie News
Welcome to the small town of Merinac, nestled in an unnamed southern state. For over a century, the families of this quiet community have been embroiled in a rivalry as long and deep-rooted as the live oak trees that shade its streets. The source of the feud? Two cherished local institutions—Mimi’s Chicken and Frannie’s Chicken, owned respectively by the Moore and Hillier clans.
Now a new rivalry is stirring as the restaurants eagerly sign up to compete on a reality cooking show that promises the winner $100,000 in prize money. But more than financial gain is at stake. For Amanda Hillier, married to the son of Frannie’s owner yet daughter of Mimi’s prickly matriarch, restoring peace to her bifurcated family is the true prize she seeks.
As cameras roll into town, capturing every smirk, sass, and slammed door for eager viewers, tensions promise to reach a boiling point.
Now a new rivalry is stirring as the restaurants eagerly sign up to compete on a reality cooking show that promises the winner $100,000 in prize money. But more than financial gain is at stake. For Amanda Hillier, married to the son of Frannie’s owner yet daughter of Mimi’s prickly matriarch, restoring peace to her bifurcated family is the true prize she seeks.
As cameras roll into town, capturing every smirk, sass, and slammed door for eager viewers, tensions promise to reach a boiling point.
- 9/11/2024
- by Shahrbanoo Golmohamadi
- Gazettely
The Chicken Sisters, Hallmark+'s first original scripted series, has made its debut and, while Hallmark's core audience may give the show a chance, it's not an immediate winner.
The drama, based on the novel by Kj Dell’Antonia, follows two feuding chicken restaurants. There's Frannie's, a polished establishment that has the makings for a franchise if they just had the capital. And Mimi's, comparatively a hole in the wall that's referred to as a "shack." Some mighty good chicken is served there but the restaurant hasn't modernized.
The crux of the story centers on what happens after Amanda Moore Hillier (Schuyler Fisk) decides to apply for Ultimate Kitchen Clash, a cooking competition that pits two rival eateries against each other in a fight for $100,000. Amanda does so on a whim after yet another night being dismissed by her husband Frank Hillier Jr. (James Kot). To her surprise, Frannie's and...
The drama, based on the novel by Kj Dell’Antonia, follows two feuding chicken restaurants. There's Frannie's, a polished establishment that has the makings for a franchise if they just had the capital. And Mimi's, comparatively a hole in the wall that's referred to as a "shack." Some mighty good chicken is served there but the restaurant hasn't modernized.
The crux of the story centers on what happens after Amanda Moore Hillier (Schuyler Fisk) decides to apply for Ultimate Kitchen Clash, a cooking competition that pits two rival eateries against each other in a fight for $100,000. Amanda does so on a whim after yet another night being dismissed by her husband Frank Hillier Jr. (James Kot). To her surprise, Frannie's and...
- 9/10/2024
- by Sabrina Reed
- Hidden Remote
It is time for Rival Family Food Wars! The highly anticipated new Hallmark+ series The Chicken Sisters is about to premiere with the first episode. This latest dramatic series stars Wendie Malick, Lea Thompson, Schuyler Fisk, and Genevieve Angelson as two rival chicken restaurants, Mimi’s and Frannie’s, go head-to-head on a food television restaurant battle. Margo Martinadale is the narrator.
This is based on the Reese’s Book Club section by K.J. Dell’Antonia. In this series, there is romance, long-kept secrets, family baggage, and a whole lot of chicken. What happens when Kitchen Clash comes to Merinac where the townsfolk are split between the two chicken meccas? Could this feud finally end?
The premiere episode is entitled “Welcome to Merinac, Y’all.” What is this episode about? Here are all the details.
The Chicken Sisters Hallmark+ Photo Credit: Bettina Strauss
What Is Hallmark+’s The Chicken Sisters S1, E1 ‘Welcome To Merinac,...
This is based on the Reese’s Book Club section by K.J. Dell’Antonia. In this series, there is romance, long-kept secrets, family baggage, and a whole lot of chicken. What happens when Kitchen Clash comes to Merinac where the townsfolk are split between the two chicken meccas? Could this feud finally end?
The premiere episode is entitled “Welcome to Merinac, Y’all.” What is this episode about? Here are all the details.
The Chicken Sisters Hallmark+ Photo Credit: Bettina Strauss
What Is Hallmark+’s The Chicken Sisters S1, E1 ‘Welcome To Merinac,...
- 9/8/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
The Acolyte has just been canceled after only one season, but it has left the door open for more! Here’s why the Star Wars series should have gotten one more year!
Caution: This article contains Spoilers for The Acolyte Season 1
Fans of streaming shows know there’s always a risk that a show that seems great and attains a devoted audience is unceremoniously canceled. Netflix is infamous for that while Disney+ has sadly ended some promising shows such as Renegade Nell and American Born Chinese. However, canceling a Star Wars show after only one season is something else.
The Acolyte has been the subject of much debate among Star Wars fans, from the plotlines to execution. Set a century before the movies in the High Republic era, it showcased Osha (Amandla Stenberg), a former Jedi padawan accused of murders that were actually the work of her believed dead twin...
Caution: This article contains Spoilers for The Acolyte Season 1
Fans of streaming shows know there’s always a risk that a show that seems great and attains a devoted audience is unceremoniously canceled. Netflix is infamous for that while Disney+ has sadly ended some promising shows such as Renegade Nell and American Born Chinese. However, canceling a Star Wars show after only one season is something else.
The Acolyte has been the subject of much debate among Star Wars fans, from the plotlines to execution. Set a century before the movies in the High Republic era, it showcased Osha (Amandla Stenberg), a former Jedi padawan accused of murders that were actually the work of her believed dead twin...
- 9/7/2024
- by Michael Weyer
- Along Main Street
Photo: Wendie Malick, Genevieve Angelson, James Kot, Lea Thompson, Cassandra Sawtell, Schuyler Fisk Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Bettina Strauss
Adapted from New York Times Bestseller and Reese’s Book Club Selection, The Chicken Sisters by Kj Dell’Antonia, the new series of the same name is coming soon to Hallmark+.
Meanwhile, Emmy award winner Margo Martindale lends her voice talent as the narrator in the series. Read on to learn more about the new, upcoming series, set to premiere on September 10 on Hallmark+.
The Chicken Sisters is coming to Hallmark+ Photo: Genevieve Angelson, Brad Harder Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman
According to the official synopsis, a generations-old feud that has divided a small town may finally be settled once and for all when Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson and Wendie Malick star in Hallmark’s all-new original series The Chicken Sisters.
Photo: Cassandra Sawtell, Kelcey Mawema Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman
Meanwhile,...
Adapted from New York Times Bestseller and Reese’s Book Club Selection, The Chicken Sisters by Kj Dell’Antonia, the new series of the same name is coming soon to Hallmark+.
Meanwhile, Emmy award winner Margo Martindale lends her voice talent as the narrator in the series. Read on to learn more about the new, upcoming series, set to premiere on September 10 on Hallmark+.
The Chicken Sisters is coming to Hallmark+ Photo: Genevieve Angelson, Brad Harder Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman
According to the official synopsis, a generations-old feud that has divided a small town may finally be settled once and for all when Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson and Wendie Malick star in Hallmark’s all-new original series The Chicken Sisters.
Photo: Cassandra Sawtell, Kelcey Mawema Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman
Meanwhile,...
- 9/6/2024
- by Anne King
- Celebrating The Soaps
Are you still with us? Netflix’s The Perfect Couple may be far from the perfect murder mystery, but it’s entertaining enough to continue watching. That said, let’s dive right in and recap the main events that take place in The Perfect Couple episode 3.
Not caught up on Netflix's latest drama? Not a problem!
Read The Perfect Couple episode 1 recap Here Read The Perfect Couple episode 2 recap Here
In the third episode, we learn that Meritt (Meghann Fahy) met the Winbury family a year ago. She was Amelia’s (Eve Hewson) guest at a party the Winburys were hosting. Her first interaction with Tag (Liev Schreiber) is short. They introduce themselves and go on about their business. Neither appears particularly interested in the other, at least not in a romantic way. I’m sure we’ll come back to this in a later episode, but that’s all we get for now.
Not caught up on Netflix's latest drama? Not a problem!
Read The Perfect Couple episode 1 recap Here Read The Perfect Couple episode 2 recap Here
In the third episode, we learn that Meritt (Meghann Fahy) met the Winbury family a year ago. She was Amelia’s (Eve Hewson) guest at a party the Winburys were hosting. Her first interaction with Tag (Liev Schreiber) is short. They introduce themselves and go on about their business. Neither appears particularly interested in the other, at least not in a romantic way. I’m sure we’ll come back to this in a later episode, but that’s all we get for now.
- 9/6/2024
- by Sandy C.
- ShowSnob
HGTV stars Erin and Ben Napier‘s children are growing up so fast that Ben recently had to “take a moment” after the couple’s youngest daughter, Mae, 3, underwent a bittersweet milestone. Taking to her Instagram page on Sunday, September 1, Erin shared a gallery of photos of a crib, the one Ben built for his daughters. The bed was used by both Helen, 6, and Mae. However, Mae is now old enough to leave the crib and move into a proper bed. “Minutes after learning we were expecting Helen, in 2017, @scotsman.co started drawing the plans for her crib,” Erin wrote. “He built it from white oak with one tiny plug of heart pine in the top rail that came from inside the wall of our house so his daughter would have a piece of home that belonged to her.” She added, “Mae slept in it for the last time last night so here,...
- 9/5/2024
- TV Insider
Star Wars: The Acolyte is the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise, but it has been canceled by Disney after just 8 episodes. The decision came as no surprise to many, given the show’s high production costs and apparent lack of quality. It was criticized for logical inconsistencies, poor writing, subpar acting, and overall pacing issues.
Most importantly for Disney, the show struggled with low viewership, which contributed to its cancellation. Despite some negative online reactions, industry insiders confirm that the primary reason for the cancellation was the show’s inability to attract a sufficient audience.
One of the standout elements of the show was its secondary villain, Qimir. Initially introduced as Mae’s enigmatic and somewhat bumbling friend, it quickly became apparent that he was the Sith Lord training her. Despite this early reveal, Qimir’s role was compelling.
As a Sith Lord, Qimir demonstrated his ruthlessness by...
Most importantly for Disney, the show struggled with low viewership, which contributed to its cancellation. Despite some negative online reactions, industry insiders confirm that the primary reason for the cancellation was the show’s inability to attract a sufficient audience.
One of the standout elements of the show was its secondary villain, Qimir. Initially introduced as Mae’s enigmatic and somewhat bumbling friend, it quickly became apparent that he was the Sith Lord training her. Despite this early reveal, Qimir’s role was compelling.
As a Sith Lord, Qimir demonstrated his ruthlessness by...
- 9/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ is the most recent Star Wars installment. The show has crashed and burned after 8 episodes being canceled by Disney. Not a single person was surprised by this turn of events. The show was way too expensive taking into account an obvious lack of quality, it was also filled with logical inconsistencies, poor writing, poor acting, and overall bad pacing.
However, the aspect that Disney most cares about, the viewers, also failed to deliver as industry insiders reveal, it was canceled due to a low viewership and not due to overall hateful backlash online.
One of the best aspects of the show however was its secondary villain Qimir. Qimir was at first introduced as Mae’s mysterious and somewhat clumsy friend. Ever since the beginning, it was obvious that he was the Sith Lord that’s been training her, but it worked out in the end.
Qimir,...
However, the aspect that Disney most cares about, the viewers, also failed to deliver as industry insiders reveal, it was canceled due to a low viewership and not due to overall hateful backlash online.
One of the best aspects of the show however was its secondary villain Qimir. Qimir was at first introduced as Mae’s mysterious and somewhat clumsy friend. Ever since the beginning, it was obvious that he was the Sith Lord that’s been training her, but it worked out in the end.
Qimir,...
- 9/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ is the most recent Star Wars installment. The show has crashed and burned after 8 episodes being canceled by Disney. Not a single person was surprised by this turn of events. The show was way too expensive taking into account an obvious lack of quality, it was also filled with logical inconsistencies, poor writing, poor acting, and overall bad pacing.
However, the aspect that Disney most cares about, the viewers, also failed to deliver as industry insiders reveal, it was canceled due to a low viewership and not due to overall hateful backlash online.
No one can deny that ‘The Acolyte’ is overall a very subpar show, but you also can’t deny that it was a target of some hateful comments based on nothing but pure discrimination and hatred. The most recent example in which “fans” review-bomb the show’s merch is just one more piece...
However, the aspect that Disney most cares about, the viewers, also failed to deliver as industry insiders reveal, it was canceled due to a low viewership and not due to overall hateful backlash online.
No one can deny that ‘The Acolyte’ is overall a very subpar show, but you also can’t deny that it was a target of some hateful comments based on nothing but pure discrimination and hatred. The most recent example in which “fans” review-bomb the show’s merch is just one more piece...
- 8/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Amandla Stenberg, who played the dual lead roles of Force-sensitive "twins" Osha and Mae in The Acolyte, has broken her silence on Disney+'s latest Star Wars series being cancelled, and it sounds like she feels the negative backlash did contribute to Lucasfilm's decision to some extent.
Reports have indicated that the studio decided not to renew the show for a second season because of declining viewership, but Stenberg believes that a "rampage of hyper-conservative bigotry and vitriol, prejudice, hatred, and hateful language" contributed to the overall negative perception of the project.
“It’s not a huge shock for me [that it was canceled]. Of course, I live in the bubble of my own reality but for those who aren’t aware there has been a rampage of vitriol that we have faced since the show was even announced ... when it was still just a concept and no one had even seen it.
Reports have indicated that the studio decided not to renew the show for a second season because of declining viewership, but Stenberg believes that a "rampage of hyper-conservative bigotry and vitriol, prejudice, hatred, and hateful language" contributed to the overall negative perception of the project.
“It’s not a huge shock for me [that it was canceled]. Of course, I live in the bubble of my own reality but for those who aren’t aware there has been a rampage of vitriol that we have faced since the show was even announced ... when it was still just a concept and no one had even seen it.
- 8/29/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Acolyte star Amandla Stenberg revealed that she is “not surprised” that the Disney+ series set in the Star Wars universe was canceled after one season following the “vitriol, prejudice, hatred and fateful language” that the cast received from internet trolls since the series was announced and through its cancelation earlier this month.
Stenberg had dual roles in The Acolyte, as twins Osha and Mae, who fall on opposite sides of The Force. The actress spoke out on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday night about her experience with fans, whose relentless vitriol made her feel compelled to respond to, as she says, “honor my value system.”
“I’m going to be really transparent and say that it’s not a huge shock for me,” Stenberg told her fans of the show’s cancellation after one season. “Of course, I live in the bubble of my own reality, but for those who aren’t aware,...
Stenberg had dual roles in The Acolyte, as twins Osha and Mae, who fall on opposite sides of The Force. The actress spoke out on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday night about her experience with fans, whose relentless vitriol made her feel compelled to respond to, as she says, “honor my value system.”
“I’m going to be really transparent and say that it’s not a huge shock for me,” Stenberg told her fans of the show’s cancellation after one season. “Of course, I live in the bubble of my own reality, but for those who aren’t aware,...
- 8/29/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The other week, we learned that Disney had canceled its newest Star Wars show The Acolyte, and this just barely a month after the first season wrapped up with lots of plot threads left dangling. Star Lee Jung-jae (Jedi Master Sol) said he was surprised by the cancelation, but Amandla Stenberg — who played the duel role of Osha and her twin sister Mae — wasn't as thrown.
"I'm gonna be transparent and say it's not a huge shock for me [that the show was canceled]," Sternberg said in an Instagram story. "For those who aren't aware, there has been a rampage of vitriol that we have faced since the show was announced, when it was still just a concept and no one had even seen it. That’s when we started experiencing a rampage of hyper-conservative bigotry and vitriol, prejudice, hatred, and hateful language towards us. This really affected me when I first got the job...
"I'm gonna be transparent and say it's not a huge shock for me [that the show was canceled]," Sternberg said in an Instagram story. "For those who aren't aware, there has been a rampage of vitriol that we have faced since the show was announced, when it was still just a concept and no one had even seen it. That’s when we started experiencing a rampage of hyper-conservative bigotry and vitriol, prejudice, hatred, and hateful language towards us. This really affected me when I first got the job...
- 8/29/2024
- by Dan Selcke
- Winter Is Coming
According to reports, Disney had recently canceled the latest “Star Wars” Disney+ show, “The Acolyte.” Now, the show’s star, Amandla Stenberg, is making a statement about the cancellation and claims they aren’t surprised by the decision.
Of course, like the access media, Stenberg blames “vitriol,” but the reality is that hardly anyone watched the show. While some people on both sides were vitriolic, the majority of people didn’t care about “The Acolyte.” The low viewership and lack of critical praise led to the cancellation. Even the people who hate watched the show helped the show achieve the numbers it did, but those numbers were not high enough to warrant the massive expense of this $180 million show.
Amandla, who played Osha and Mae in the show, addressed the situation in a post to their Instagram stories.
“Hello,
I thought I would get on here, and just speak candidly.
Of course, like the access media, Stenberg blames “vitriol,” but the reality is that hardly anyone watched the show. While some people on both sides were vitriolic, the majority of people didn’t care about “The Acolyte.” The low viewership and lack of critical praise led to the cancellation. Even the people who hate watched the show helped the show achieve the numbers it did, but those numbers were not high enough to warrant the massive expense of this $180 million show.
Amandla, who played Osha and Mae in the show, addressed the situation in a post to their Instagram stories.
“Hello,
I thought I would get on here, and just speak candidly.
- 8/29/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
The Acolyte, a spin-off series of Star Wars launched on Disney+, received mixed reviews from the fandom. Recent news of the series being cancelled right after its first season has fans divided. Amandla Stenberg, the lead actress took to their social media post, to express their opinion on the show’s cancellation.
Stenberg claimed the series was a victim of racist and conservative hate from fans of the parent show, and that was the reason behind its fall. However, fans online disagree with her statement and cite the show’s lackluster plot and development as the cause of it being axed. Some fans even hilariously referenced their previous diss track where she slammed the critics for negative remarks on the show.
Fan fallout: Backlash against Amanda Stenberg’s claims
The Acolyte or Star Wars: The Acolyte, was developed by Leslye Headland as a part of the beloved Star Wars franchise.
Stenberg claimed the series was a victim of racist and conservative hate from fans of the parent show, and that was the reason behind its fall. However, fans online disagree with her statement and cite the show’s lackluster plot and development as the cause of it being axed. Some fans even hilariously referenced their previous diss track where she slammed the critics for negative remarks on the show.
Fan fallout: Backlash against Amanda Stenberg’s claims
The Acolyte or Star Wars: The Acolyte, was developed by Leslye Headland as a part of the beloved Star Wars franchise.
- 8/29/2024
- by Shruti Pathak
- FandomWire
‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ has recently been in the media spotlight, but not for favorable reasons. After airing 8 episodes, the show was canceled, with Lucasfilm and Disney remaining tight-lipped about the specifics. However, insiders suggest that the cancellation was driven by the show’s high budget and low viewership.
Even before its release and subsequent cancellation, the show was highly controversial, and given its troubled state, the cancellation came as little surprise to many.
Even Amandla Stenberg, who starred as twins Osha and Mae, expressed little surprise at the show’s cancellation, citing the “bigotry, vitriol, and hatred” surrounding it.
While ‘The Acolyte’ demonstrated that neglect can lead to a show being pulled and discontinued, it also highlighted that a significant number of fans were ready to support the show, particularly in terms of the social movement it sparked.
Shortly after the cancellation news broke, a petition was launched on Change.
Even before its release and subsequent cancellation, the show was highly controversial, and given its troubled state, the cancellation came as little surprise to many.
Even Amandla Stenberg, who starred as twins Osha and Mae, expressed little surprise at the show’s cancellation, citing the “bigotry, vitriol, and hatred” surrounding it.
While ‘The Acolyte’ demonstrated that neglect can lead to a show being pulled and discontinued, it also highlighted that a significant number of fans were ready to support the show, particularly in terms of the social movement it sparked.
Shortly after the cancellation news broke, a petition was launched on Change.
- 8/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ has recently been under the media spotlight, but not for positive reasons. Following 8 episodes, the show was canceled. The exact reasons why were never revealed by either Lucasfilm or Disney but insiders claim that it had everything to do with high budget and low viewership.
Even before its release and cancelation, the show was highly controversial, and quite frankly due to the state of the show no one was surprised that it was ultimately canceled.
Even the show’s star Amandla Stenberg who portrayed twins Osha and Mae was not surprised that the show has been dropped following “bigotry, vitriol and hatred.”
Now as much as ‘The Acolyte’ showcased that if you ignore a product long enough it’s eventually going to be pulled and discontinued, it also showcased that quite a number of fans were ready to support the show, at least when it comes...
Even before its release and cancelation, the show was highly controversial, and quite frankly due to the state of the show no one was surprised that it was ultimately canceled.
Even the show’s star Amandla Stenberg who portrayed twins Osha and Mae was not surprised that the show has been dropped following “bigotry, vitriol and hatred.”
Now as much as ‘The Acolyte’ showcased that if you ignore a product long enough it’s eventually going to be pulled and discontinued, it also showcased that quite a number of fans were ready to support the show, at least when it comes...
- 8/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The Acolyte became the most polarizing entry in the Star Wars universe and was canceled after just one season. However, the show’s cancellation is proving to be equally divisive if not more. Fans of the space opera franchise have debated about the reasons, merits, and demerits of the show’s cancellation on social media over the past week.
The Acolyte was canceled after just one season (Credits: Lucasfilm).
Amidst the discourse around the show’s axing, some fans came to the defense of lead star Amandla Stenberg. However, these fans argued that the show’s cancellation was intrinsically linked to the franchise’s fandom which was unwilling to accept a person of color in the lead role. Here is what Stenberg loyalists had to say about The Acolyte‘s cancelation.
Fans Defend Amandla Stenberg After The Acolyte Cancellation Sparks Racism Debate
The Acolyte starred Amandla Stenberg in the dual roles of twin sisters,...
The Acolyte was canceled after just one season (Credits: Lucasfilm).
Amidst the discourse around the show’s axing, some fans came to the defense of lead star Amandla Stenberg. However, these fans argued that the show’s cancellation was intrinsically linked to the franchise’s fandom which was unwilling to accept a person of color in the lead role. Here is what Stenberg loyalists had to say about The Acolyte‘s cancelation.
Fans Defend Amandla Stenberg After The Acolyte Cancellation Sparks Racism Debate
The Acolyte starred Amandla Stenberg in the dual roles of twin sisters,...
- 8/29/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Amandla Stenberg, lead actor in the recently cancelled Disney+ series “The Acolyte,” believes intense fan backlash contributed to the show’s cancellation. In a recent Instagram Live video, Stenberg discussed the “rampage of vitriol” directed at the series and its diverse cast since it was announced.
“The Acolyte,” set in the final days of the High Republic era, premiered on Disney+ in June 2024. It followed a former Padawan and her Jedi Master investigating crimes. Created by Leslye Headland, the show featured a cast including Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Jodie Turner-Smith. However, Disney cancelled it less than three months after debut.
Stenberg, who played twins Osha and Mae, addressed criticism of the show’s diverse casting and reported LGBTQ+ inclusion. “There was vitriol since it was announced as a concept,” Stenberg said. “We experienced rampant prejudice, hate speech, and bigotry.” The actor noted this online toxicity initially affected her but speaking out helped.
“The Acolyte,” set in the final days of the High Republic era, premiered on Disney+ in June 2024. It followed a former Padawan and her Jedi Master investigating crimes. Created by Leslye Headland, the show featured a cast including Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Jodie Turner-Smith. However, Disney cancelled it less than three months after debut.
Stenberg, who played twins Osha and Mae, addressed criticism of the show’s diverse casting and reported LGBTQ+ inclusion. “There was vitriol since it was announced as a concept,” Stenberg said. “We experienced rampant prejudice, hate speech, and bigotry.” The actor noted this online toxicity initially affected her but speaking out helped.
- 8/29/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Lead actor Amandla Stenberg has weighed in on the cancellation of The Acolyte, but it seems that they saw it coming.
The Acolyte’s cancellation has stirred up a lot of emotions. The series seemed doomed from the beginning as a section of the Star Wars fandom review bombed the series on Rotten Tomatoes.
We were quite critical of the show, but also enjoyed parts of it immensely and were disappointed to learn all those intriguing mysteries that the finale left us with would never be resolved. We reported earlier this week that the cancellation was due to dwindling viewership numbers. Not enough people watched the extremely expensive show, leading Disney to axe it.
Amandla Stenberg, who played Mae and Osha, the series’ protagonist and antagonist respectively, has now taken to Instagram to speak on the matter.
“I’m going to be transparent and say it’s not a huge shock for me,...
The Acolyte’s cancellation has stirred up a lot of emotions. The series seemed doomed from the beginning as a section of the Star Wars fandom review bombed the series on Rotten Tomatoes.
We were quite critical of the show, but also enjoyed parts of it immensely and were disappointed to learn all those intriguing mysteries that the finale left us with would never be resolved. We reported earlier this week that the cancellation was due to dwindling viewership numbers. Not enough people watched the extremely expensive show, leading Disney to axe it.
Amandla Stenberg, who played Mae and Osha, the series’ protagonist and antagonist respectively, has now taken to Instagram to speak on the matter.
“I’m going to be transparent and say it’s not a huge shock for me,...
- 8/29/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
“The Acolyte” is the latest and most controversial entry in the franchise. The series faced multiple controversies even before its release, and things only worsened when the first episodes aired, revealing clear quality issues.
Despite having a massive budget, the show struggled to engage viewers, leading to a steady decline in ratings week after week. Ultimately, it was canceled after just 8 episodes.
The cancellation surprised no one; if you’ve watched even a single episode, it was clear that nearly every aspect of the show, aside from the action, fell short. Even the show’s lead, Amandla Stenberg, wasn’t shocked by its cancellation, though her reasoning might differ greatly from most viewers.
Stenberg recently addressed the cancellation on social media, attributing the show’s downfall to hyper-conservative bigotry, vitriol, prejudice, and hatred.
There has been a rampage of vitriol that we have faced since the show was even announced…...
Despite having a massive budget, the show struggled to engage viewers, leading to a steady decline in ratings week after week. Ultimately, it was canceled after just 8 episodes.
The cancellation surprised no one; if you’ve watched even a single episode, it was clear that nearly every aspect of the show, aside from the action, fell short. Even the show’s lead, Amandla Stenberg, wasn’t shocked by its cancellation, though her reasoning might differ greatly from most viewers.
Stenberg recently addressed the cancellation on social media, attributing the show’s downfall to hyper-conservative bigotry, vitriol, prejudice, and hatred.
There has been a rampage of vitriol that we have faced since the show was even announced…...
- 8/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ is the most recent and most controversial installment in the franchise to date. The show was involved in several controversies even before it was released, and things got so much worse once when the first episodes aired and it became obvious that the show had some objective issues with quality.
Despite a massive budget, the show failed to keep the viewers entertained and the show was losing numbers week by week. It was ultimately canceled after only 8 episodes.
This came as a shock to no one, if you’ve watched even a single episode of the show you likely noticed that pretty much every aspect of it, except for the action was lacking. Even the show’s main star, Amandla Stenberg was not shocked by the show’s cancelation, although her explanation might be radically different than yours.
The actress recently took to social media to address the cancellation.
Despite a massive budget, the show failed to keep the viewers entertained and the show was losing numbers week by week. It was ultimately canceled after only 8 episodes.
This came as a shock to no one, if you’ve watched even a single episode of the show you likely noticed that pretty much every aspect of it, except for the action was lacking. Even the show’s main star, Amandla Stenberg was not shocked by the show’s cancelation, although her explanation might be radically different than yours.
The actress recently took to social media to address the cancellation.
- 8/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Amandla Stenberg, who starred in The Acolyte, took to social media on Wednesday to address the since-cancelled Stars Wars series on Disney+.
In the series, Stenberg played separated twins Osha and Mae, while Lee Jung-jae played her former Jedi Master who reunites with Osha to investigate a series of crimes that begin to reveal a darker truth. The cast also included Charlie Barnett, Carrie-Anne Moss, Manny Jacinto, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, and Dafne Keen.
Prior to its release, many fans mocked Stenberg’s casting and accused Disney of giving in...
In the series, Stenberg played separated twins Osha and Mae, while Lee Jung-jae played her former Jedi Master who reunites with Osha to investigate a series of crimes that begin to reveal a darker truth. The cast also included Charlie Barnett, Carrie-Anne Moss, Manny Jacinto, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, and Dafne Keen.
Prior to its release, many fans mocked Stenberg’s casting and accused Disney of giving in...
- 8/29/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Disney+’s decision to cancel Star Wars spinoff The Acolyte after just a single season may have come as a surprise to some… but not to its star.
Amandla Stenberg, who starred as twin sisters Osha and Mae, broke her silence via an Instagram Story on Wednesday, revealing that the cancellation was “not a huge shock for me” because of the severe backlash she received from fans online: “There has been a rampage of vitriol that we have faced since the show was even announced… a rampage of, I would say, hyper-conservative bigotry and vitriol, prejudice, hatred and hateful language towards us.
Amandla Stenberg, who starred as twin sisters Osha and Mae, broke her silence via an Instagram Story on Wednesday, revealing that the cancellation was “not a huge shock for me” because of the severe backlash she received from fans online: “There has been a rampage of vitriol that we have faced since the show was even announced… a rampage of, I would say, hyper-conservative bigotry and vitriol, prejudice, hatred and hateful language towards us.
- 8/29/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Amandla Stenberg isn’t too surprised that “The Acolyte” has come to an end on Disney+. The lead of the “Star Wars” series shared a statement on her Instagram story Wednesday reflecting on the “rampage of hyper-conservative bigotry and vitriol” that they faced after being cast.
“I’m going to be transparent and say it’s not a huge shock for me,” Stenberg begins in the video. “There has been a rampage of vitriol that we have faced since the show was even announced, when it was still just a concept and no one had even seen it. That’s when we started experiencing a rampage of, I would say, hyper-conservative bigotry and vitriol, prejudice, hatred and hateful language towards us.”
Though “The Acolyte” generally drew praise from critics, the series was review-bombed, meaning that a group of fans formed a digital protest and posted negative reviews en masse. This...
“I’m going to be transparent and say it’s not a huge shock for me,” Stenberg begins in the video. “There has been a rampage of vitriol that we have faced since the show was even announced, when it was still just a concept and no one had even seen it. That’s when we started experiencing a rampage of, I would say, hyper-conservative bigotry and vitriol, prejudice, hatred and hateful language towards us.”
Though “The Acolyte” generally drew praise from critics, the series was review-bombed, meaning that a group of fans formed a digital protest and posted negative reviews en masse. This...
- 8/29/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Mae Whitman is a new mom!
The 36-year-old actress revealed on Wednesday (August 28) that she has given birth to her first son, a baby boy.
Mae took to Instagram to share a photo of the baby’s feet and his cute little toes gripping a finger.
She also revealed the baby’s name, which actually has a connection to her former TV series Parenthood!
Keep reading to find out more…
“Not to be a Bieber about it but I too just gave birth to our son, Miles. From the moment we heard the first tiny sound out of his tiny piggy mouth we were besotted. He is the kindest, gentlest, smartest, funniest little beebee and he’s our best friend (pretty much exactly like his namesake Uncle Miles @younggoth)” Mae shared in the caption. The Miles in question is none other than Miles Heizer, her Parenthood co-star and on-screen brother...
The 36-year-old actress revealed on Wednesday (August 28) that she has given birth to her first son, a baby boy.
Mae took to Instagram to share a photo of the baby’s feet and his cute little toes gripping a finger.
She also revealed the baby’s name, which actually has a connection to her former TV series Parenthood!
Keep reading to find out more…
“Not to be a Bieber about it but I too just gave birth to our son, Miles. From the moment we heard the first tiny sound out of his tiny piggy mouth we were besotted. He is the kindest, gentlest, smartest, funniest little beebee and he’s our best friend (pretty much exactly like his namesake Uncle Miles @younggoth)” Mae shared in the caption. The Miles in question is none other than Miles Heizer, her Parenthood co-star and on-screen brother...
- 8/28/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Last year, we heard that WolfCop and Another WolfCop director Lowell Dean was heading into production on a post-apocalyptic film called Die Alone, with Frank Grillo (The Purge: Anarchy), Carrie-Anne Moss (the Matrix franchise), and Douglas Smith (Don’t Worry Darling) in the lead roles. That movie is now ready to make its way out into the world, with Quiver Distribution planning to give it a theatrical, digital, and VOD release on October 18th – and today, a trailer for the film has arrived online! You can check it out in the embed above.
Scripted by Dean, Die Alone is “set in a future where society collapses following a catastrophic pandemic” and follows Ethan (Smith), a young man with amnesia, who bands together with Mae (Moss), a rugged survivalist. Under siege from the zombie-like monsters created by the outbreak, Ethan must use Mae’s survival skills to find his missing girlfriend, before...
Scripted by Dean, Die Alone is “set in a future where society collapses following a catastrophic pandemic” and follows Ethan (Smith), a young man with amnesia, who bands together with Mae (Moss), a rugged survivalist. Under siege from the zombie-like monsters created by the outbreak, Ethan must use Mae’s survival skills to find his missing girlfriend, before...
- 8/28/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” director Wes Ball peeled back the curtain on Wētā FX‘s Oscar-worthy VFX in “Inside the Lens: The Raw Cut,” a full-length, split-screen comparison between the final cut of the film and a version with unfinished VFX. Featuring optional commentary by Ball, editor Dan Zimmerman, and production VFX supervisor Erik Winquist, “The Raw Cut” appears on the supplemental Blu-ray in the 4K Ultra HD set available now.
This VFX deep dive is a first for the “Apes” franchise (which has yet to win the coveted VFX Oscar). Ball (“The Maze Runner”) followed Matt Reeves (“The Batman”) with a post-Caesar (Andy Serkis) reboot, some 300 years later when apes rule the planet. “Kingdom” revolves around chimp teenager Noa (Owen Teague), forced to rescue his Eagle Clan (named for bonding with the majestic bird) from the evil clutches of militant chimp ruler Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand). Along the way,...
This VFX deep dive is a first for the “Apes” franchise (which has yet to win the coveted VFX Oscar). Ball (“The Maze Runner”) followed Matt Reeves (“The Batman”) with a post-Caesar (Andy Serkis) reboot, some 300 years later when apes rule the planet. “Kingdom” revolves around chimp teenager Noa (Owen Teague), forced to rescue his Eagle Clan (named for bonding with the majestic bird) from the evil clutches of militant chimp ruler Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand). Along the way,...
- 8/27/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Star Wars: The Acolyte was officially canceled a few days ago, sparking mixed reactions within the community. Some fans were hoping to see Osha’s and Qimir’s stories continue, while others are eager to move on from what they see as a disappointing endeavor.
The show struggled with low quality and viewership, despite its inflated budget. While the action scenes and two significant cameos in the season finale were highlights, they weren’t enough to save the series as a whole.
The exact reason for The Acolyte‘s cancellation was never officially confirmed by Disney or Lucasfilm, but insider reports suggest what many already suspected: low viewership combined with a high production cost led to its demise.
Despite this, several social movements have emerged in a last-ditch effort to “save” the show. Hashtags like #SaveTheAcolyte and #RenewTheAcolyte have been trending on X, and a petition on Change.org aiming...
The show struggled with low quality and viewership, despite its inflated budget. While the action scenes and two significant cameos in the season finale were highlights, they weren’t enough to save the series as a whole.
The exact reason for The Acolyte‘s cancellation was never officially confirmed by Disney or Lucasfilm, but insider reports suggest what many already suspected: low viewership combined with a high production cost led to its demise.
Despite this, several social movements have emerged in a last-ditch effort to “save” the show. Hashtags like #SaveTheAcolyte and #RenewTheAcolyte have been trending on X, and a petition on Change.org aiming...
- 8/27/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ was confirmed to be canceled a few days ago. This stirred mixed reactions in the community, with some fans wanting Osha’s and Qimir’s stories to continue and some trying to forget the whole fiasco.
The show suffered from a lack of quality and viewers, with a bloated budget it truly did have only a few things going for it. Action scenes and two important cameos in the season finale were nice, but it wasn’t enough to save the whole show.
Now the exact reason for the cancelation was never officially confirmed by either Disney or Lucasfilm but insider reports claim something that we already knew, no one watched the show and it was too expensive.
Despite this, several social movements have started as a last-ditch attempt to “save” the show. Hashtags #SaveTheAcolyte and #RenewTheAcolyte trended on X. The Petition is also currently online on Change.
The show suffered from a lack of quality and viewers, with a bloated budget it truly did have only a few things going for it. Action scenes and two important cameos in the season finale were nice, but it wasn’t enough to save the whole show.
Now the exact reason for the cancelation was never officially confirmed by either Disney or Lucasfilm but insider reports claim something that we already knew, no one watched the show and it was too expensive.
Despite this, several social movements have started as a last-ditch attempt to “save” the show. Hashtags #SaveTheAcolyte and #RenewTheAcolyte trended on X. The Petition is also currently online on Change.
- 8/27/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Art of Eight Limbs revolves around this man, Scott, a secret service analyst who gets sent on his first field mission to Myanmar. His job is to stop the illegal trade of dangerous poisonous gases to foreign countries, run by arms dealer Thiha, who operates under the cover of his martial arts academy, the Golden Tiger. Scott’s got a personal stake in this mission—his father used to be a secret agent too. But Scott has no interest in all this; he is actually more interested in fighting, boxing, and martial arts. Maybe that’s why sending him as an agent in this tournament in the guise of a fighter might be a good idea. But Scott is young and inexperienced in the field. Can he succeed in stopping Thiha’s operation and live up to his father’s legacy? Let’s find out from this Art of Eight Limbs explainer.
- 8/26/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
Disney’s latest Star Wars project, The Acolyte, has been mired in controversy since its debut, facing significant review-bombing (and a lot of legit bad reviews) and criticism. Despite some redemption in the final episodes, the series has been officially canceled, and there will be no second season.
This news has sparked mixed reactions online. While some fans were disappointed, others accepted the outcome. Meanwhile, the show’s star, Amandla Stenberg, has faced harassment and bullying from “fans,” which we strongly condemn.
In a positive turn, John Boyega, a fellow Star Wars actor with his own complex history with Disney, has shown support for Stenberg. He publicly backed her on Instagram, standing up against the bullying and offering a commendable show of solidarity.
As noted in our previous report, shortly after the cancellation of The Acolyte was announced, a wave of online bullying directed at Amandla Stenberg began. This type...
This news has sparked mixed reactions online. While some fans were disappointed, others accepted the outcome. Meanwhile, the show’s star, Amandla Stenberg, has faced harassment and bullying from “fans,” which we strongly condemn.
In a positive turn, John Boyega, a fellow Star Wars actor with his own complex history with Disney, has shown support for Stenberg. He publicly backed her on Instagram, standing up against the bullying and offering a commendable show of solidarity.
As noted in our previous report, shortly after the cancellation of The Acolyte was announced, a wave of online bullying directed at Amandla Stenberg began. This type...
- 8/26/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Comic Basics
The Acolyte, Disney’s most recent Star Wars project, has generated a lot of controversy since its debut due to a number of incidents and major review-bombing moments. This surpassed all the previous controversies related to any Star Wars project but hopes for a second season did exist until recently when it was confirmed that The Acolyte had been canceled by Disney and that the series would not be getting a second season.
This caused polarized reactions online, as the final episodes managed to redeem the show in a certain way, but it is a fact that has to be accepted as such, regardless of whether you were a fan or not. At the same, the series’ star, Amandla Stenberg, as we have reported, was being harassed and bullied online by toxic fans, which we condemned as unacceptable.
Recently, though, the young actress received some support from another Star Wars...
This caused polarized reactions online, as the final episodes managed to redeem the show in a certain way, but it is a fact that has to be accepted as such, regardless of whether you were a fan or not. At the same, the series’ star, Amandla Stenberg, as we have reported, was being harassed and bullied online by toxic fans, which we condemned as unacceptable.
Recently, though, the young actress received some support from another Star Wars...
- 8/26/2024
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
Disney’s The Lion King is undoubtedly a timeless classic and has captivated millions with its breathtaking animation and powerful storytelling. The narrative of Simba’s journey from a young cub to a wise king was a crown jewel in Disney’s illustrious legacy. But a dark cloud looms on the studio’s as it’s venturing deeper into the world of prequels.
A still from Mufasa: The Lion King trailer || Walt Disney Studios
The recently released trailer of the upcoming Mufasa: The Lion King has fans confused over Mufasa’s origins. Further making them question everything they know about the beloved universe. This mirrors the same puzzling narrative surrounding The Acolyte in the Star Wars Universe, with many fearing this confusion could potentially harm the movie’s reception.
Mufasa: The Lion King Faces the Same Narrative Confusion as The Acolyte A still from Mufasa: The Lion King trailer || Walt...
A still from Mufasa: The Lion King trailer || Walt Disney Studios
The recently released trailer of the upcoming Mufasa: The Lion King has fans confused over Mufasa’s origins. Further making them question everything they know about the beloved universe. This mirrors the same puzzling narrative surrounding The Acolyte in the Star Wars Universe, with many fearing this confusion could potentially harm the movie’s reception.
Mufasa: The Lion King Faces the Same Narrative Confusion as The Acolyte A still from Mufasa: The Lion King trailer || Walt...
- 8/10/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
As "Deadpool & Wolverine" continues to obliterate the box office, there's been plenty of time to reminisce about Hugh Jackman's esteemed career. Even "Deadpool & Wolverine" itself included a tribute to one of Jackman's best movies by including a subtle nod to his Oscar-nominated performance as Jean Valjean in 2012's "Les Misérables." The 55-year-old has certainly had a historic Hollywood run, not only delivering critically acclaimed performances, but becoming a true comic book movie legend by defining the role of Logan/Wolverine in his many appearances as the character.
But that doesn't mean everything Jackman has done has been a success. Take 2021's "Reminiscence," for example. This sci-fi thriller was directed by Lisa Joy, who, alongside her husband Jonathan Nolan, co-created "Westworld" and more recently executive produced the massive Prime Video hit "Fallout." Unfortunately, "Reminiscence," which starred Jackman as a veteran and private investigator who offers clients the ability to relive their memories,...
But that doesn't mean everything Jackman has done has been a success. Take 2021's "Reminiscence," for example. This sci-fi thriller was directed by Lisa Joy, who, alongside her husband Jonathan Nolan, co-created "Westworld" and more recently executive produced the massive Prime Video hit "Fallout." Unfortunately, "Reminiscence," which starred Jackman as a veteran and private investigator who offers clients the ability to relive their memories,...
- 8/9/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Zoe Lister-Jones takes us on an imaginative journey through parallel worlds in her new series Slip. The show follows Mae, an art curator feeling trapped in a lackluster marriage. That is, until an intimate encounter leaves her waking up to discover her life utterly transformed.
From there, each new intimacy transports Mae to an alternative reality. We meet her as different versions of herself—a famous musician’s wife, a devoted mother, and more. Yet one constant remains: her friendship with Gina. Through it all, Gina stands by her side, even if unaware of Mae’s strange experiences.
What starts as a comedic premise becomes a deeper exploration. In each world, Mae forms new relationships that feel richly real. We see all the complexity of living as another self—new loves and challenges that sometimes mirror her old life’s issues. Most intriguing is Lister-Jones’ focus on the messy realities,...
From there, each new intimacy transports Mae to an alternative reality. We meet her as different versions of herself—a famous musician’s wife, a devoted mother, and more. Yet one constant remains: her friendship with Gina. Through it all, Gina stands by her side, even if unaware of Mae’s strange experiences.
What starts as a comedic premise becomes a deeper exploration. In each world, Mae forms new relationships that feel richly real. We see all the complexity of living as another self—new loves and challenges that sometimes mirror her old life’s issues. Most intriguing is Lister-Jones’ focus on the messy realities,...
- 8/8/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Filming has begun in Toronto on Wayward, Mae Martin's new limited thriller series. Eight episodes are being produced for the Netflix drama. Mae previously created and starred in Feel Good, a romantic comedy series based on her life.
Martin, Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, Sydney Topliffe, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Brandon Jay McLaren, Patrick J. Adams, Joshua Close, and Patrick Gallagher star in the limited series, which Netflix revealed in June.
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Martin, Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, Sydney Topliffe, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Brandon Jay McLaren, Patrick J. Adams, Joshua Close, and Patrick Gallagher star in the limited series, which Netflix revealed in June.
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- 8/5/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
After 25 years, every generation of Reefer Madness: The Musical gathered this week in Hollywood to celebrate the show’s milestone anniversary and a new age of cannabis.
During Tuesday’s Reefer Madness Legacy Concert in Hollywood, the cast and creators of the cult stage musical performed some beloved songs from the show, as well as some cut numbers, and revealed some hilarious behind-the-scenes secrets.
According to Og director Andy Fickman, who served as the evening’s emcee, Mary Lane star Kristen Bell chipped her tooth on a pullout couch in her trailer while filming the 2005 Showtime movie musical adaptation. Although the actress wanted to repair the tooth with superglue and continue filming, Fickman insisted she go to a professional.
Fickman also revealed that movie was made under the caveat that they film on the same Vancouver, Canada set previously used for the pilot of The L Word (2004-2009). The director...
During Tuesday’s Reefer Madness Legacy Concert in Hollywood, the cast and creators of the cult stage musical performed some beloved songs from the show, as well as some cut numbers, and revealed some hilarious behind-the-scenes secrets.
According to Og director Andy Fickman, who served as the evening’s emcee, Mary Lane star Kristen Bell chipped her tooth on a pullout couch in her trailer while filming the 2005 Showtime movie musical adaptation. Although the actress wanted to repair the tooth with superglue and continue filming, Fickman insisted she go to a professional.
Fickman also revealed that movie was made under the caveat that they film on the same Vancouver, Canada set previously used for the pilot of The L Word (2004-2009). The director...
- 8/3/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
Whether you’re looking for classic films, award-winning comedy series, or dating reality competitions, Hulu has something for everybody this August!
The streamer’s biggest premiere this month will be the fourth season of its Emmy Award-winning comedy “Only Murders In The Building,” starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. The trio of now-novice sleuths and true-crime podcast fans take on their most confusing case yet as they investigate the murder of Charles’ (Martin) stunt double and longtime friend Zazz (Jane Lynch). Keeping up the laughs, the streamer will also have the Season 5 premiere of the adult animated series “Solar Opposites,” in addition to new additions to its growing comedy collection with new and classic specials from Kumail Nanjiani, Wanda Sykes, Eddie Murphy, Nick Kroll, Lewis Black, Sasheer Zamata, and more.
August will also bring the streaming premiere of 20th Century Studios’ successful “Planet of the Apes” installment “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes...
The streamer’s biggest premiere this month will be the fourth season of its Emmy Award-winning comedy “Only Murders In The Building,” starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. The trio of now-novice sleuths and true-crime podcast fans take on their most confusing case yet as they investigate the murder of Charles’ (Martin) stunt double and longtime friend Zazz (Jane Lynch). Keeping up the laughs, the streamer will also have the Season 5 premiere of the adult animated series “Solar Opposites,” in addition to new additions to its growing comedy collection with new and classic specials from Kumail Nanjiani, Wanda Sykes, Eddie Murphy, Nick Kroll, Lewis Black, Sasheer Zamata, and more.
August will also bring the streaming premiere of 20th Century Studios’ successful “Planet of the Apes” installment “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes...
- 8/1/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for The Acolyte Season 1 Episode 8, “The Acolyte.”] Osha Aniseya (Amandla Stenberg) has officially joined the Dark Side. In the finale’s last moments she stands overlooking the sea, hand-in-hand (swoon) with Sith ally “The Stranger,” otherwise known as Qimir (Manny Jacinto). It’s a sweet moment for the ‘shippers, but with tragic undertones. Sol (Lee Jung-jae) is dead, all the tragedy that unfolded throughout the season wrongly pinned on him. Osha’s twin, Mae (also portrayed by Stenberg), has no memory of her. And in the shadows of Bal’demnic, legendary Sith Lord Darth Plagueis appears to have taken an interest in Osha and Qimir’s alliance… which could be very bad for their romance. We chatted with Stenberg about finale fight choreography, whether there’s any conflict remaining in Osha after her big moment of vengeance, and what might happen with ‘Oshamir’ and Plagueis ...
- 7/31/2024
- TV Insider
Disney’s latest Star Wars project, The Acolyte, recently concluded, and despite controversies and review-bombing, it became one of the most talked-about shows online. Even now, after the first season has ended, fans are actively discussing the series and various theories about its characters, proving its enduring popularity, whether people love it or hate it.
While the series had its ups and downs, even critics can’t deny that it featured some very interesting moments, especially with its references to other Star Wars storylines. We’ve already discussed Darth Plagueis, but we must also highlight a significant and intriguing Knights of the Old Republic (Kotor) reference from the series.
In the final episode of the series, there’s a fascinating moment where Qimit and Osha erase Mae’s memories. Many fans have identified this scene as a nod to what is widely regarded as the best Star Wars game ever...
While the series had its ups and downs, even critics can’t deny that it featured some very interesting moments, especially with its references to other Star Wars storylines. We’ve already discussed Darth Plagueis, but we must also highlight a significant and intriguing Knights of the Old Republic (Kotor) reference from the series.
In the final episode of the series, there’s a fascinating moment where Qimit and Osha erase Mae’s memories. Many fans have identified this scene as a nod to what is widely regarded as the best Star Wars game ever...
- 7/31/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Comic Basics
Disney’s most recent Star Wars project, The Acolyte recently ended, and despite all the controversies and review-bombing, the series was one of the most talked about shows online, and even now, after the first season is over, the fans are actively discussing the series and many theories related to its characters, which proves its enduring popularity, regardless of whether you like it or hate it.
And while the series definitely had its ups and downs, even the haters cannot deny that the series had some very interesting moments, especially in light of the references it made to other Star Wars storylines. We’ve already talked about Darth Plagueis, but we cannot go forward without actually discussing a very prominent and intriguing Knights of the Old Republic (Kotor) reference from the series.
Namely, the final episode of the series reveals a very interesting moment in which Qimit and Osha wipe Mae’s memories,...
And while the series definitely had its ups and downs, even the haters cannot deny that the series had some very interesting moments, especially in light of the references it made to other Star Wars storylines. We’ve already talked about Darth Plagueis, but we cannot go forward without actually discussing a very prominent and intriguing Knights of the Old Republic (Kotor) reference from the series.
Namely, the final episode of the series reveals a very interesting moment in which Qimit and Osha wipe Mae’s memories,...
- 7/31/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ recently released its final episode, and while we await news on the second season, Leslye Headland is clarifying some details we might have missed.
One of the most shocking moments in the finale was when Osha kills Master Sol.
If you’ve closely followed the show, you know by now that Master Sol was directly responsible for the death of Mother Aniseya and indirectly responsible for the death of the entire coven of the Witches of Brenodk. However, Sol’s biggest sin was blaming Mae for these tragedies and keeping that information secret for 16 years.
When Sol finally confessed his role in the downfall of her family, Osha could no longer contain her negative emotions—the hatred, betrayal, and pain. She decided to force choke Sol. Even in death, Sol chose to forgive her, a moment that Headland delved into further.
In a recent interview with Collider,...
One of the most shocking moments in the finale was when Osha kills Master Sol.
If you’ve closely followed the show, you know by now that Master Sol was directly responsible for the death of Mother Aniseya and indirectly responsible for the death of the entire coven of the Witches of Brenodk. However, Sol’s biggest sin was blaming Mae for these tragedies and keeping that information secret for 16 years.
When Sol finally confessed his role in the downfall of her family, Osha could no longer contain her negative emotions—the hatred, betrayal, and pain. She decided to force choke Sol. Even in death, Sol chose to forgive her, a moment that Headland delved into further.
In a recent interview with Collider,...
- 7/28/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
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