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Bryce Dallas Howard Is Back in the Director’s Chair for Ahsoka’s Next Chapter

Bryce Dallas Howard directs scenes for Ahsoka Season 2 on Disney Plus

Bryce Dallas Howard coming aboard Ahsoka Season 2 as a director isn’t just a star cameo—it’s more like having a seasoned Star Wars captain navigate key scenes. She already has credits across the Star Wars galaxy, and her involvement now signals that those two episodes might carry extra weight. Her Star Wars Direction Credits: More Than Just Ahsoka Let’s talk about her Star Wars credits—because she has more than just one: So when Howard steps into Ahsoka, she’s not new to the Star Wars set. She’s practically been hanging backstage, picking up know-how. What Her Episodes Might Feel Like Given her track record—and how emotional Skeleton Crew’s “Zero Friends Again” turned out—her Ahsoka segments may lean more into: And yes, if romance shows up a little more than before, I won’t be surprised. Howard’s description (“beautiful, thrilling, romantic”) suggests she’s weaving in layers the show hasn’t always spelled out. Why…

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Darth Maul Returns: Shadow Lord Stuns at SDCC 2025 with New Visuals and Twisted Promise

Dark Sith warrior with dual-bladed red lightsaber in a smoky red and black industrial environment

The Star Wars villain who refuses to die (and somehow keeps getting cooler) is officially making his return. Maul: Shadow Lord was already hotly anticipated after its reveal at Star Wars Celebration Japan earlier this year, but this weekend’s SDCC 2025 showcase just kicked the hype into hyperdrive. Between new concept art, behind-the-scenes animation previews, and that moody, high-contrast still of Maul looking like he’s about to destroy your soul, it’s safe to say Lucasfilm’s next animated venture is shaping up to be a dark horse in every sense. The SDCC Reveal: Shadow and Style At the Lucasfilm Animation 20th anniversary booth, attendees were treated to a deeper look at the world of Shadow Lord. A new promotional still featured Maul in full silhouette, double-bladed saber blazing, standing in a misty void of red and black. It wasn’t just art—it was a warning. Set roughly one year after the finale…

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Andor Season 2’s Historic Streak – Is It TV’s Best Ever? (And Kathleen Kennedy’s Star Wars Legacy)

Andor Season 2 Trailer and Poster Reveal High-Stakes Rebellion

May 2025 – Andor Season 2 has achieved something unprecedented in television history: five consecutive episodes each rated 9.5 or higher on IMDb. This stunning streak of near-perfect scores has ignited spirited debates among fans and critics. Could Andor be the best TV series ever? In this article, we’ll explore Andor Season 2’s record-breaking acclaim and how it stacks up against other highly regarded shows like Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad, as well as fellow Star Wars series The Mandalorian and Ahsoka. We’ll also take a closer look at Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy – examining her contributions and controversies – and discuss whether, considering her age and the evolving cultural shift in Star Wars storytelling, it might be time for new leadership at Lucasfilm. Let’s dive in (lightsabers at the ready)! Andor Season 2’s Record-Breaking IMDb Ratings Andor Season 2’s unprecedented IMDb ratings streak: This graphic highlights how Episodes…

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