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Andor Tops Nielsen’s Disney+ Star Wars List as Films Dominate
entertainment22 days ago

Andor Tops Nielsen’s Disney+ Star Wars List as Films Dominate

New Nielsen data on Disney+ Star Wars titles show Andor is 2025’s most-streamed Star Wars title, with live-action films (44%) ahead of live-action series (39%) and animated shows (17%). The Top 10 is dominated by films from the original and prequel trilogies, with no titles from the sequel trilogy; Rogue One and The Clone Wars help fill the list, and Tales of the Underworld appears at No. 9 in the broader lineup. The Mandalorian remains a favorite for Gen Alpha and Boomers, while Gen Z prefers The Clone Wars, and Andor’s popularity extends across Millennials and Gen X in early 2025, ahead of the May 22 release of The Mandalorian & Grogu.

Star Wars Watching Surges to 33 Billion Minutes in 2025, Nielsen Finds
entertainment22 days ago

Star Wars Watching Surges to 33 Billion Minutes in 2025, Nielsen Finds

Nielsen data shows U.S. viewers logged 33 billion minutes (about 550 million hours) of Star Wars content in 2025 across linear TV and streaming on Disney+. Films accounted for 44.2% of viewing, live-action series 38.9%, and animation 16.8%, with Andor the top live-action title at 7.4 billion minutes; May the 4th week drew 637 million minutes of Star Wars content.

Peabody Awards 2026: A Broad Field of Nominations Across TV, Docs and Interactive
awards1 month ago

Peabody Awards 2026: A Broad Field of Nominations Across TV, Docs and Interactive

Nominees across arts, children’s/youth, entertainment and interactive/immersive categories for the 2026 Peabody Awards include Heated Rivalry, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Pitt, Mussolini: Son of the Century, Pluribus, The Rehearsal, Adolescence and Andor, chosen by 28 jurors from more than 1,000 entries. Winners will be announced on April 23 and celebrated May 31 at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles, with honors to Amy Poehler, Sterlin Harjo, James L. Brooks and PBS Kids.

Game of Thrones Movie in Development at Warner Bros, From Andor Writer Beau Willimon
entertainment2 months ago

Game of Thrones Movie in Development at Warner Bros, From Andor Writer Beau Willimon

Warner Bros. is officially developing a Game of Thrones feature film written by Beau Willimon (Andor, House of Cards), centered on King Aegon I Targaryen’s Conquest. The project appears alongside HBO’s own Thrones efforts, with reports describing the film as a mammoth, Dune‑size epic that would explore the Targaryen conquest, while rival Thrones versions are also in development at HBO.

Gilroy Breaks Silence: Andor Was a History Lesson, Not a Crystal Ball
entertainment3 months ago

Gilroy Breaks Silence: Andor Was a History Lesson, Not a Crystal Ball

Tony Gilroy’s THR interview explains why Andor’s promotion avoided the word fascism, arguing the show draws on historical models of authoritarianism rather than prophecy; he links Ghorman-era tropes to current U.S. politics, discusses attempts to curb elections amid a hostile narrative, and warns about AI eroding truth, while also weighing Lucasfilm leadership shifts and his Behemoth! project and what it took to tell Andor at scale.

Top TV and Movie Highlights of 2025
entertainment5 months ago

Top TV and Movie Highlights of 2025

IGN's top pick for the best TV show of 2025 is 'Andor', praised for its exceptional storytelling, scope, and thematic depth, especially in its second season, which effectively encapsulates the Star Wars saga's focus on resisting fascism. The year also featured notable series like 'Severance', 'Pluribus', and 'Alien: Earth', with 'Andor' standing out as the standout winner.

entertainment10 months ago

Tony Gilroy Criticizes Emmy Snubs for 'Andor' Stars Diego Luna and Genevieve O'Reilly

Tony Gilroy, creator of 'Andor,' expressed disappointment over Emmy snubs for Diego Luna and Genevieve O'Reilly, emphasizing the long-term impact and significance of their performances, despite only one acting nomination for the series. Gilroy highlighted the series' critical acclaim, its detailed canon, and social themes, while also celebrating other nominations and his upcoming projects.

entertainment11 months ago

'Andor' Breaks Records with Its Cinematic and Historical Depth

The article discusses the cinematography and production techniques of 'Andor,' highlighting its use of real sets, CGI, and collaboration across teams, and compares it to other Star Wars media, emphasizing its high quality, storytelling depth, and the challenges of filming and lighting for streaming platforms. It also reflects on the franchise's history, fan reception, and the show's impact on the Star Wars universe.

'Andor': Disney's Bold Star Wars Gamble and Its Rich Historical Depth
entertainment1 year ago

'Andor': Disney's Bold Star Wars Gamble and Its Rich Historical Depth

Disney's 'Andor' was a bold, adult-oriented Star Wars series with a $650 million budget, created by Tony Gilroy who was given creative freedom to push the franchise into uncharted narrative and tonal territory, emphasizing mature themes, moral ambiguity, and subversion of expectations, resulting in a critically acclaimed and impactful story about sacrifice and resistance.

Disney+ Teases 'Andor' and 'The Bear' in 2025 Preview
entertainment1 year ago

Disney+ Teases 'Andor' and 'The Bear' in 2025 Preview

Disney has released a teaser showcasing its 2025 slate for Disney+, featuring sneak peeks of popular shows like Andor, The Bear, and Daredevil. Highlights include a significant character meet-up in The Bear and a leadership moment in Andor. Other previews include Percy Jackson, The Handmaid's Tale, and new projects like Alien: Earth and Good American Family. Disney is also offering subscriber perks, such as early merchandise access and special Disneyland ticket offers, to encourage continued subscriptions.

Disney+ 2025 Teaser Unveils First Looks at 'Andor' Season 2 and 'Alien: Earth'
entertainment1 year ago

Disney+ 2025 Teaser Unveils First Looks at 'Andor' Season 2 and 'Alien: Earth'

Disney+ has released a preview of its 2025 streaming lineup, featuring the first footage from Andor Season 2, along with glimpses of Marvel's Ironheart and Daredevil: Born Again. The preview also includes teasers for Alien: Earth and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Andor Season 2, set to release on April 22, 2025, showcases scenes of Imperial Stormtroopers, protests, and Cassian's adventures, hinting at its connection to the Rogue One timeline. Other notable release dates include Daredevil: Born Again on March 4, 2025, and Ironheart on June 24, 2025.

tv1 year ago

Disney+ Unveils First Look at 2025 Lineup with 'Andor' and 'The Bear'

Disney+ has released a teaser for its 2025 TV lineup, featuring first looks at 'The Bear' Season 4, 'Andor' Season 2, and 'Alien: Earth.' The teaser includes footage of Jeremy Allen White in 'The Bear,' Diego Luna in 'Andor,' and Noah Hawley's 'Alien: Earth' with xenomorphs. Other previews include 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 2, 'Skeleton Crew,' 'Daredevil: Born Again,' and the final season of 'The Handmaid's Tale.'