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The Acolyte Episode 5 featured a lot of easter eggs and references to the wider Star Wars universe, amidst all the action sequences and plot twists. Needless to say, these easter eggs enrich the viewing experience for dedicated Star Wars fans by establishing connections to the franchise’s broader mythology. So, for those of you who missed […]
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The Acolyte Episode 5 Easter Eggs & Star Wars References Explained

This Star Wars: The Acolyte article contains spoilers. Not since the Order 66 montage in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith have we witnessed such a bloodbath. Episode 5 of The Acolyte, suitably titled “Night,” didn’t just kill off the nameless Jedi redshirts we all expected to die when the mystery Sith Lord showed up on Khofar in episode 4 but also two members of the show’s main cast: Jecki Lon (Dafne Keen) and Yord Fandar (Charlie Barnett) in one fell swoop. It’s a shocking turn of events that immediately raises the stakes of the show and reveals the dark side this Star Wars murder mystery has been promising to unleash since its very first trailers. Now, all bets are off, and it’s so refreshing.

The Acolyte Episode 5’s Big Deaths Just Changed the Game for Star Wars

Lucasfilm is looking for a new hit Star Wars series, and it is not afraid to retcon the beloved Rogue One (2016) in order to do so. Disney+ came strong out of the gate in 2019 when the streaming service premiered The Mandalorian and Wandavision as its first live-action Star Wars and Marvel Cinematic Universe series, respectively. Since then, Disney has seen diminishing returns for both Lucasfilm and Marvel Studios, with subsequent series struggling to achieve the same audience numbers and critical acclaim.

Lucasfilm to Retcon ‘Rogue One’

The excitement around a potential Darth Vader series on Disney Plus has fans buzzing with anticipation. With rumors swirling about Hayden Christensen reprising his iconic role as the legendary Vader, it’s essential to separate fact from fiction. So, is there any truth to the speculation about the 2024 series? Let’s dive into the details.

Darth Vader Series 2024: Is Hayden Christensen’s Disney Plus Show Real or Fake?

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Contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Acolyte" Season 1, Episode 5 — "Night" Whether you saw the big villain twist on "Star Wars: The Acolyte" coming or not, seeing Manny Jacinto's Qimir in full villain mode is a thrilling experience. The Disney+ show uses Jacinto's mellow "The Good Place" vibe to convince the Jedi — and possibly the viewer — that Qimir is a simple smuggler ... right up until this episode, where he unleashes the deadly power of the dark side on Jedi Master Sol's (Lee Jung-Jae) team. Still, while Qimir is a dangerous villain in his own right, some fans have noticed that he might have a connection to a far more major antagonist: none other than Ben Solo, aka Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), whose theme song makes a cameo in some of the episode's Qimir-centric scenes.

The Acolyte Episode 5 Secretly Teased The Villain's Connection To... Kylo Ren?

The entire cast for the upcoming Batman reboot has finally been revealed. Unless you’ve been hiding in the shadows of Gotham City, you’ll know by now that the upcoming new DC Universe (DCU) will include yet another Batman reboot, which is being spearheaded by DC Studios’ co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran.

DC’s Batman Reboot Finally Reveals New Dark Knight Actor and More

If two names inspire absolute vitriol in the Star Wars community these days, it’s Kathleen Kennedy and Leslye Headland. After an ocean of fan backlash, many Star Wars consumers want their heads on a pike, but what if this is all part of a plan for the greater good?

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Star Wars is Star Wars. That’s the best way to summarize it at this point, because everyone knows the deal, and giving it a formal introduction all these decades on from when it started feels kind of clunky. It’s arguably the sci-fi movie series to which all others are compared; not the first by any means, and perhaps not even the most original, but likely the most influential and popular. Its less-than-original elements aren’t detrimental, though, because series creator George Lucas is well-recognized for taking certain things that appealed to him, especially when he was younger, and blending them all into one science fiction epic, famously set a long time ago and in a galaxy far away.

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The road to Comic-Con is really heating up, as more companies continue to reveal the exclusive toys and collectibles being offered at the show. IGN can exclusively reveal four new figures from Hasbro, encompassing the Transformers, G.I. Joe, Marvel and Star Wars universes. Read on to see all four new...

Hasbro Reveals Exclusive Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe & Marvel Figures for Comic-Con 2024

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Star Wars’ new Disney+ series The Acolyte takes fans into an era of the galaxy far, far away that has never been explored in a live-action TV series before. Known as “The High Republic,” The Acolyte is set roughly 100 years before the main Star Wars movie franchise, at a time when the Jedi remain the main Force wielders in the universe, and the Sith are almost non-existent.

What Is Star Wars’ High Republic? Everything to Know Before ‘The Acolyte’

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

To maintain its dominance, the Galactic Empire employs several different ships within its navy. TIE (an actual acronym that stands for something) fighters overwhelm those in air and on the ground with their firepower and numbers, TIE bombers decimate the surface below with explosives, and TIE interceptors careen through the skies at breakneck speeds. More often than not, they spawn from Imperial Star Destroyers: massive town-sized capital ships that are heavily fortified and contain a litany of weapons. Despite all of this, though, in one "Star Wars" tale, a Star Destroyer is no match for a mere swing of a lightsaber.

Star Wars' Strongest Lightsaber Cut A Star Destroyer In Half - With One Swing

Topher Grace’s Eric Forman is conspicuously absent from the new batch of That '90s Show episodes. Season 2 of That '90s Show is here! The new installment of the Netflix sitcom (itself a continuation of the beloved That ‘70s Show which ran on Fox from 1998 to 2006) sees the fresh crop of teens from Season 1 return to Kitty and Red’s basement in Point Place for more shenanigans.

Why Is Topher Grace Not in That 90s Show Season 2?

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for 'The Acolyte' Episode 5, "Night." The Acolyte explores the Sith's unique point of view, questioning the Jedi's control and creating empathy for the villains. The series heavily leans into the Imperial nature of the Jedi Order. The Acolyte 's portrayal of the Sith...

‘The Acolyte’ Does What No Other Star Wars Story Has Been Brave Enough To Do

Warning: This article contains full spoilers for The Acolyte episode 5. As soon as The Acolyte, a show all about Dark Side Force users set during the days of the High Republic, was announced Star Wars fans were already complaining about how it was going to destroy canon. After all, how could the series depict Jedi battling the Sith when the Jedi thought the Sith had been dead for centuries in The Phantom Menace?

‘The Acolyte’ just did what it promised it wouldn’t by tearing up the ‘Star Wars’ timeline with canon-quaking Sith reveal

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

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There are many powerful Force users in the galaxy far, far away. From Jedi to Sith to Nightsisters, to everyone in between, the ability to wield the Force comes in a variety of forms and skill sets. Some channel their powers for good, some for power and control, and others forge their own unique paths entirely outside of the Jedi and the Sith.

Star Wars: Ranking the Most Powerful Jedi, Sith, and Force Users in the Galaxy

Monsters, Inc. has just gotten the shaft at Disneyland Paris, as the park continues to evolve. Disneyland Paris is undergoing a period of significant transformation, with exciting changes planned for its second theme park, formerly known as Walt Disney Studios Park. This metamorphosis extends beyond aesthetics, encompassing a complete reimagining of the park’s identity and guest experience.

‘Monsters, Inc.’ Erased from Disney Park, Pixar IP Terminated

Ashely Aufderheide appears as a series regular on That ‘90s Show, portraying Gwen Runck. First came That ‘70s Show, the hit Fox comedy that put names like Topher Grace and Mila Kunis on the map. Now, well over a decade since that program’s final episode, Netflix delivered the...

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Episode 5 of The Acolyte revealed the true identity of Mae's red lightsaber-wielding Sith master. Warning - This article contains spoilers for The Acolyte Episode 5. During a killing spree on the planet of Khofar, the masked dark Force user was revealed to be Qimir, played by Manny Jacinto. This...

The Acolyte’s Qimir Explained: Sith Lord, Kylo Ren & More Connections Revealed

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The 10 Best Star Wars: The Bad Batch Episodes, Ranked

For three seasons and 47 episodes, Star Wars: The Bad Batch explored the post-Order 66 era through the lens of five elite clone troopers and a...

The 10 Best Star Wars: The Bad Batch Episodes, Ranked

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