Star Trek: Picard's latestNext Generationcameo was all about 'doing a paranoia thriller'

Warning: This article contains spoilers fromStar Trek: Picardseason 3, episode 5. “There was nothing I wanted to do more than bring Ro Laren back,” Matalas tells EW. “It felt like such a hanging chad fromNext Generation. Michelle Forbes returns to ‘Star Trek’ as Ro Laren in ‘Picard’ season 3.Paramount+ That episode to me is very special. It’s the idea of doing a paranoia thriller.” She was first stationed on the U....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Lawrence Wood

Star Trek: Picardcast reminisce onThe Next Generationand reuniting for final season

When the cast ofStar Trek: The Next Generationget together, it’s like no time has passed. That’s probably because they still hang out. “We actually like each other,” Marina Sirtis remarks in EW’sNew York Comic Convideo suite. The cast of ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ and ‘Picard’ season 3 reminisce at EW’s New York Comic Con suite.EW “I know it’s a weird concept in Hollywood, but we actually get on.” “The night in Gates' bathroom....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Brian Patton

Star Treksets crossover event with animatedLower Decksand live-actionStrange New Worlds

The animated series is crossing over with the live-action space odyssey. Star Trekis boldly going where… to be honest, many franchises have gone before. But it’s still exciting for fans. ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ is crossing over with ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.'.PARAMOUNT+ ; Marni Grossman/Paramount+ The actors will make their appearances in live action, they said at the panel. “We’ll see you guys in outer space,” she added. Wesley madehis debut as the characterin the season 1 finale, which dropped on Paramount+ earlier this month....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Rebecca Glover

Star Wars: The Acolyteexclusive first photos of Dafne Keen's Jecki Lon

“She is a very dedicated Padawan,” Keen tells EW of her character. Shes half-human, half-Theelin, andallJedi. Well, Jedi Padawan, at least. Dafne Keen as Jecki Lon in ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’.Christian Black / Lucasfilm Ltd. And show creator Leslye Headland was insistent on getting Keen to play the part. “We have to get Dafne, period,“Headland previously told EW. “I just wanted to see X23 with a lightsaber in their hand....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Andrew Nunez

Star Warsfinally reveals why and when the Empire made the switch from clones to stormtroopers

New episodes of The Bad Batch fill in a huge gap of missing Star Wars mythology. The animated arm of theStar Warsfranchise has taken on big importance in the current galaxy of offerings. We broke it all down on the new episode of EW’s weeklyStar Warspodcast,Dagobah Dispatch. Clones on ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’.Lucasfilm Ltd. First off, a little history. There have been various reasons for this very briefly touched on in expanded universe offerings....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Anthony Wright

Star Warsicon Mark Hamill mourns Darth Vader actor James Earl Jones: 'RIP dad'

“I am your father.” Now 41 years later, Hamill himself is mourning the loss of his onscreen dad. Jones died Monday at 93, surrounded by his family, the actor’s rep confirmed toEntertainment Weekly. James Earl Jones and Mark Hamill at the 2017 Tony Awards.Kevin Mazur/Getty David Prowse provided the physical performance of Vader inside the costume. “One of the world’s finest actors whose contributions toStar Warswere immeasurable,” the actor wrote....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Michelle Coleman

Star Warsmakes a statement on racism after attacks on Moses Ingram

Moses Ingram’s debut as the lightsaber-wielding Reva inObi-Wan Kenobimarked a stellar new character arrival toStar Wars. Unfortunately, not everyone felt that way. “There’s nothing anybody can do to stop this hate.” ‘Star Wars’ makes a statement on racism after attacks on actress Moses Ingram.Karwai Tang/WireImage I just kinda gotta grin and bear it. And I’m not built like that." Earlier this month, Ingram opened up toEWabout the impact of playing a prominent Black character in the franchise....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Sharon Montgomery

Star WarsseriesThe Acolytewill feature a lack of blasters

Concurs Keen: “You’ll love this.” Their costar Barnett goes even further when comparing the fight scenes ofThe Acolyteto thatPhantom Menacemelee. For Barnett, that reliance on practical and physical work will come through on the screen. Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, and Charlie Barnett of ‘The Acolyte’.Rachell Smith “We have an awesome stunt team. I mean, I know I’ve been hit on the head a couple times.” Keen also admits to being bonked on her noggin on multiple occasions....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Nicholas Cooper

Stars across the galaxy mourn 'trailblazing, incomparable' Nichelle Nichols: 'My heart is heavy'

Nichols, best known as Star Trek’s Lt. Uhura, passed away July 30 at age 89. The officialStar TrekTwitter account paid tribute to Nichols, noting that she will be “deeply missed.” “Before we understood how much #RepresentationMatters #NichelleNichols modeled it for us,” he wrote. Nichelle Nichols during Comedy Central’s Roast of William Shatner.Jason Merritt/FilmMagic

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 53 words · Michael Finley

Stars arrive at the 2023 Gotham Awards

See photos of Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Margot Robbie, and more. Awards are back, baby! Rockwell Charles Melton Want more movie news? Bryan Bedder/getty Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Penélope Cruz.Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Karine Jean-Pierre, Colman Domingo, and George C. Wolfe.Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Jamie McCarthy/Getty Bryan Bedder/getty Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Willem Dafoe.Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Juliette Binoche.Bryan Bedder/Getty Images Ali Wong.Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Bryan Bedder/getty Boots Riley.Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Bryan Bedder/getty...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Erica West

Stars on Marseliminations: See every celebrity ejected from space and the season's winner

Fox’s out-of-this-world reality competition has a winner! Below, we track which celebrity won and why the others were eliminated each week. Tom Schwartz Known for:Covering for his best friend’s affair (a.k.a. Adam Rippon for ‘Stars on Mars.'.FOX Stars on Marsairs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox. Tinashe for ‘Stars on Mars.'.FOX Porsha Williams Guobadia for ‘Stars on Mars.'.FOX Cat Cora for ‘Stars on Mars’.Courtesy of Fox Paul Pierce for ‘Stars on Mars’....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Nicole Harrison

Stars on Marswinner Adam Rippon reveals what you didn't see on the season 1 finale — and why he almost threw the mission

“We had been out there for so long. We’re sweating and William Shatner is covered in flies,” the Olympian tells EW. Warning: This article contains spoilers for theStars on Marsseason 1 finale. Adam Rippon, Tinashe, and Porsha Williams on ‘Stars on Mars’.Brook Rushton/FOX “I think she played the game the best. She was so good. She was a great leader. Adam Rippon for ‘Stars on Mars.'.FOX She was a great friend....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Austin Guerrero

Stars react to their 2024 Emmy nominations: 'See? Anyone can do it!'

See how Larry David, Lily Gladstone, Jonathan Bailey, and more responded to their big news. Thenominations are infor the 2024Emmy Awards, which makes this a big day for many people in Hollywood. “It is not lost on me that this sort of recognition is rare. Jonathan Bailey, Lily Gladstone, and Larry David.Getty(3) For that I am grateful and so unbelievably proud. Thank you to the TV Academy for this opportunity....

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1277 words · Cody Johnson