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Star Wars Andor captures the essence of resistance that is happening in the real world

Andor is the newest Star Wars series on Disney+. It tells the backstory of Cassian Andor, one of the heroes who helped steal the Death Star plans in the 2016 film Rogue One (itself a prequel to the original Star Wars movie from 1977).

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Star Wars theory finally answers 'Andor's most bizarre mystery

'Andor's Panopticon-like prison show just how heartless the Empire really is.

Inverse

Davo Sculdun? Star Wars just revealed the dark truth at the heart of the Rebellion

Overthrowing a government requires more than just a tragic backstory and a dream. 'Andor' Episode 9 reveals the brutal reality of what fighting the Empire really means.

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'Andor' Episode 9: Star Wars just revealed the Empire's biggest mistake

'Andor' shows us a lot of Imperial excesses. But would 'Star Wars' history have turned out differently if the Empire hadn't built so many new ships?

Inverse

Star Wars is getting ready to fix the biggest Palpatine plot hole ever

We know Palps was a powerful Sith Lord. But what was he like as the ruler of the Empire? In 'Star Wars: Andor' Episode 7, we suddenly have new insight into how Palpatine actually ruled the Empire. And it's not what we thought.

Inverse

'Andor' Episode 7 cameo reveals a huge link to Star Wars 'A New Hope'

The stakes are definitely raised for the Star Wars series, meaning we get to see the upper brass.

Inverse

'Andor' Episode 6 redefines a powerful message at the heart of Star Wars

Though they may not look like it, the Aldhani form a saddening parallel with the real world.

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The ultimate Star Wars Jedi Survivor guide

Master the ways of the Jedi with our Star Wars Jedi Survivor guide covering tips, walkthroughs, and secrets

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Star Wars legend Mark Hamill says President Zelensky compared Russia to the film's 'evil Empire'

The 71-year-old Star Wars actor is an ambassador to the United24 project, which donates drones to the Ukrainian army, admitted President Zelenskiy had been "absolutely heroic"

Daily Mirror

Mark Hamill says Zelensky called Russia the ‘evil empire’ in Star Wars reference

Actor met with the Ukrainian president in September

The Independent UK

Mark Hamill says President Zelensky compared Russia to the evil Empire of Star Wars

Luke Skywalker actor said the Ukrainian leader has been 'heroic' following invasion

Wales Online

‘Heroic’ Zelensky compared Russia to Star Wars’ evil Empire, says Mark Hamill

The actor is an ambassador to the United24 project, which donates drones to the Ukrainian army.

The Independent UK

'Andor' brings back a brilliant concept from 1970s Star Wars canon

The setting for 'Star Wars: Andor' might be a bit confusing at first. Here's how the Corporate Zone borrows from old Han Solo books, and what it all means with Star Wars canon.

Inverse

Britain used to rule a quarter of the world. What happened?

For centuries, British monarchs — including Queen Elizabeth II — ruled over vast swathes of the globe with the most powerful empire in history. Even as it has crumbled, its legacy of colonialism lives on in the countries forever changed by British imperialism.

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Queen Elizabeth: monarch who had to adjust to the shift from Empire to Commonwealth

On her 21st birthday, 21 April 1947, when Britain’s Princess Elizabeth was accompanying her parents and her sister on a tour of South Africa, she spoke “to all the peoples of the British Commonwealth and Empire, wherever they live, whatever race they came from, and whatever language they speak”.

Wales Online

How the Queen will be remembered by history - the New Elizabethan age

When Elizabeth II succeeded the throne, the last vestiges of the British Empire were still intact

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh won't remove slavery-linked statues - but will apologise to Empire victims

EDINBURGH will not rename streets or remove statues linked to the slave trade as part of a package of measures agreed to shine a light on the…

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'Andor' introduces a terrifying new type of Star Wars villain

There's more to the Star Wars universe than just the Empire and the Rebellion. Here's how Andor is changing the galaxy.

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Star Wars' Andor is a political spy thriller about an immigrant and a powerful woman

Genevieve O'Reilly wants her children to see women playing powerful characters on-screen. When she was asked to return to the Star Wars universe in the new Disney+ series Andor, it was a no-brainer.

Daily Record

Anas Sarwar insists Scotland 'was not a victim of the British Empire' as he marks Pakistan independence anniversary

The Scottish Labour leader, who lost relatives during Pakistan's historic campaign for independence, said he was "annoyed" by those who tried to downplay Scotland's role in the empire.

Evening Standard

Andor: At last! The new Star Wars series trailer and premiere date are released

In a pre-Rebellion world, thief Cassian Andor is part of a growing opposition

Inverse

'Andor' trailer fixes the biggest problem with Star Wars prequels

It's not like we like the Empire, we hate it, but... why is that again? With 'Star Wars: Andor,' the franchise seems ready to talk about why the Rebels fight.

The Guardian - UK

Obi-Wan Kenobi: episode five recap – the Empire strikes back … again

With a major secret revealed and rebels under fire, here it becomes crystal clear just how Obi-Wan mirrors the Star Wars saga as a whole

Inverse

'Obi-Wan Kenobi' just revealed the origin of an iconic Star Wars ship

Did someone say T-47s? Here's how these speeders from 'The Empire Strikes Back' made a big comeback in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'

The Conversation

Queen Elizabeth II: a reign that saw the end of the British empire in Africa

In the UK the Queen’s official title is: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.

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