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The Mandalorian Will Go On as Long as It Needs To, Says Jon Favreau
Ever since Disney+ hit the streets in 2019, The Mandalorian has been one of the key reasons to have a subscription to the service. Folks love themselves some Pedro Pascal, particularly when he’s protecting a young child like Grogu. And if it seems like their adventures could go on forever, good news, Jon Favreau basically…
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Doctor Who’s Budget Is Getting a Disney Bump, But Not as Big as Rumoured
Doctor Who has always rather infamously been a show with ideas far beyond the budgetary constraints of an ailing public broadcaster — a mainstay in the realm of wobbly sets and dodgy alien costumes. It’s a reputation that’s persisted even into its modern era. But as sci-fi TV becomes more and more lavish, that’s about…
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Tony Gilroy on Andor’s Post-Credits Scene and Season Two Time Jumps
It doesn’t feel like that long ago that the idea of Diego Luna’s Rogue One character Cassian Andor getting a solo series felt strange. But over the past two months and change, Andor has proven itself to be a pretty great show. Not just “great for Star Wars,” but legitimately great in a way that…
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Netflix’s Ad-Supported Tier Doesn’t Work on Apple TV Yet
The dawn of streaming with advertising has arrived. This week, Netflix’s ad-supported tier went live on several platforms. Current subscribers can essentially “downgrade” their account to the $AU6.99/month tier for Netflix Basics With Ads. It’s a little pricier than competing streaming services, but Netflix hopes you’ll find its content worth the extra few bucks.