One year after The Acolyte was canceled, Forbes writer Paul Tassi revisited the controversy—and delivered a reminder that may surprise even the most diligent fans: the series didn’t actually break Star Wars canon. If your social feed has been ablaze with complaints about Jedi lore, Dark Side mechanics, or timeline inconsistencies, Tassi argues it’s time to take a deep breath. Showrunner Leslye Headland made a point of ensuring nothing in the narrative crossed the boundaries of canon, no matter how provocative it looked on the surface. Dissecting the Canon Controversy In his article, Tassi points out that every eyebrow-raising twist in The Acolyte holds up under scrutiny. Fans flagged details like Force mechanics, timeline alignment, and character motivations—but none, he says, truly contradicted established Star Wars lore when examined with care. On the contrary, Headland’s creative team reportedly vetted every plot point carefully. That means hypocritical or surprising storytelling doesn’t…
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Cameron Monaghan Returns as Cal Kestis in LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past
Cameron Monaghan is picking up his lightsaber once again—this time, in brick form. The actor, best known for bringing Jedi Knight Cal Kestis to life in the Star Wars Jedi video games, will reprise the role in LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past, arriving on Disney+ September 19, 2025. It’s a rare treat when a beloved video game character jumps mediums without losing the original voice behind them. Monaghan’s return not only keeps the continuity fans crave but also promises plenty of wry humor and heartfelt moments—yes, even in LEGO form. Cal Kestis Steps Into the LEGO Multiverse If you thought the galaxy couldn’t get any more chaotic, think again. Pieces of the Past throws Cal into a mashed-up Star Wars universe where Jedi and Sith identities get scrambled like sabacc cards in a high-stakes casino on Canto Bight. The show’s premise sees characters from…
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past Trailer Goes Full Multiverse
If you ever dumped your entire LEGO bin onto the floor and made up the weirdest, wildest Star Wars story you could think of—congrats. You just predicted the vibe of LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past. The official trailer is here, and it’s everything chaotic, brick-built, and beautiful that a galaxy in flux should be. What’s New in the Trailer? Let’s just say: LEGO did not come to play it safe. This four-part special looks like LEGO’s answer to the multiverse—fun, unfiltered, and 100% unserious about what’s “supposed” to happen. The Story So Far (and How It Got Weird) Picking up from the original Rebuild the Galaxy special, Pieces of the Past follows Sig and Dev, two goofball Greeblings who accidentally scrambled galactic reality using a Jedi relic known as the Cornerstone. And when the entire Star Wars timeline gets LEGO-melted together? Things get messy…