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Under George Lucas, Star Wars, was a household name synonymous with grand tales of heroism and adventure. From the original trilogy's beloved arc of Luke Skywalker’s rise from a humble farm boy to a hero that redeems his father and dismantles the Empire; the flawed prequel trilogy chronicling Anakin Skywalker’s tragic fall and the destruction of the Galactic Republic; “The Clone Wars“ series. And thousands of novels and comic books that added more details and offered deeper dives into the galaxy’s lore When Disney acquired “Star Wars“ in 2012 for a hefty $4 billion, it sparked a fresh wave of anticipation and anxiety. From the moment Disney signed the deal, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, aligning with Disney CEO Bob Iger, sidelined George Lucas's original vision and dismantled the expanded universe. Under the leadership of Kennedy and Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni, Star Wars has seen a transformation with the Sequel Trilogy and Live Action shows that many find disheartening. The franchise, once a beacon of intricate storytelling and character development, became a breeding ground for “live-action con jobs“ and “Mary Sues.“ This is epitomised with the newly released Disney series The Acolyte, brought to us by Leslye Headland, which is quite possibly the worst live action Star Wars property made by the flailing production company and the focus of our discussion today. In essence, The Acolyte is symptomatic of a broader trend within Disney's Star Wars: a deconstruction of the elements that originally drew supporters to the franchise. For original fans, the series and the current trajectory of Star Wars—feels like it's moving away from them, reshaping a once beloved universe into something unrecognizable, where the magic of the original lore is lost in translation under the new guard’s vision. This transformation might cater to new audiences, but for many long-time fans, it feels like the Star Wars they grew up with is fading away. Mr Brown Alliance Ep 206: The Acolyte Season 1, Episode Two Roast - Check out my playlists on film here - Film Explored - Check out my playlist on Predator here - Check out my playlist on Alien here - Hey there folks!! My name is Niyat and this channel was created to assist in answering all your questions about Films, Comics, Games and Popular culture in a fun and engaging way! All music is sourced from Epidemic Sound. To try a free 30-day trial of their music please head here - #starwars #theacolyte ABOUT ME Disclaimer: I do not own rights to any of the source materials I used in this work, appealing to allowance made for “fair use“ purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research, under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976.
