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January 6 Report: 11 Details You May Have Missed
The January 6 Committee’s 841-page report will go down as one of the most important documents in US history. These key details stand out.
Log4j’s Log4Shell Vulnerability: One Year Later, It’s Still Lurking
Despite mitigation, one of the worst bugs in internet history is still prevalent—and being exploited.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor: Cameron Monaghan on Cal Kestis’ Next Adventure
When Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order arrived in November 2019, Cameron Monaghan had an easy holiday gift for family and friends. Monaghan had played the game’s protagonist, Cal Kestis, a Padawan survivor of Order 66, so it made for something of a perfect present. But while seeing himself in a game didn’t faze the actor, […]
Dressing the Galaxy: Designer Michael Wilkinson Defines the Look of Andor‘s Costumes
Syril Karn’s pristine Pre-Mor uniform — complete with “pockets, piping, and some light tailoring” — is more than a hint at the character’s fussy nature and desire for the kind of order promised by the Empire. It’s also one of costume designer Michael Wilkinson’s favorite scenes in the series’ premiere episode, “Kassa.” “I love that […]
Raise a Glass to Mon Mothma (and the Rebellion) with this Chandrilan Squigs Recipe
Chandrila has a rich history, full of heritage and judicious customs. Even their food and drinks come from a long tradition, and this fizzy delight is the perfect beverage to toast to any celebratory occasion — just ask Mon Mothma. Inspired by Andor, now streaming on Disney+, this recipe is flavored with mango juice and […]
The Hunt for the Dark Web’s Biggest Kingpin, Part 1: The Shadow
AlphaBay was the largest online drug bazaar in history, run by a technological mastermind who seemed untouchable—until his tech was turned against him.
How Composer Nicholas Britell Created New Sounds for Andor
Andor is a decidedly new take on Star Wars, and the same can be said of its music. Nicholas Britell, an Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning composer whose previous work includes the TV series Succession (2018-present), Moonlight (2016), and the The Big Short (2015), has created a score that’s less space-swashbuckling, more space-spy, for the story […]
Unidos: Celebrating LatinX Representation in the Galaxy Far, Far Away
While promoting Andor, series star Diego Luna was asked about his accent on ABC’s Soul of a Nation. “I love my accent,” Luna said, “and my accent, no one else can bring it.” Luna’s intentional use of his native Mexican inflection — particularly when he first played the role of Cassian Andor in 2016’s Rogue […]
NYCC 2022: Rise of the Red Blade Inquisitor Novel Revealed, and More Highlights from the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel
Lucasfilm Publishing delivered a one-two punch this weekend at New York Comic-Con 2022. Yesterday saw a panel devoted to Star Wars: The High Republic, offering fans a look at the future of the storytelling initiative, and today we were treated to “Star Wars: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away,” a discussion centered on what’s to […]