‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Director Explains the Origins of Martin Scorsese’s Role

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I recently learned something fascinating about how The Mandalorian and Grogu landed Martin Scorsese as a director. Apparently, it was Kathleen Kennedy herself who made the connection! Speaking with SFX Magazine, Jon Favreau shared that Kennedy, who’s a seriously accomplished producer with a long history – she worked with legends like George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and John Milius long before she ran Lucasfilm – was instrumental in bringing Scorsese on board. It really speaks to her relationships in the industry and her ability to get things done.

10 Near-Perfect Hard Sci-Fi Shows That Feel a Little Too Real

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Traditional science fiction often explores possibilities with a simple “what if?” Hard sci-fi does the same, but it meticulously details how that possibility would actually work, examining all the practical details, consequences, and costs involved. This makes it a more thoughtful, complex, and lasting experience. And currently, it’s incredibly popular. With concerns about artificial intelligence, economic systems, climate change, and a feeling that the world is unpredictable, hard sci-fi has moved from a specialized interest to the genre that feels the most grounded in reality.

26 Banks Bow to Ripple: Japan’s Remittance Revolution Marches On

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The Ripple narrative, ever the siren’s call to the XRP faithful, was amplified by the indefatigable Eri, who, with the fervor of a pamphleteer, proclaimed on the digital rostrum of X: “XRP Scoop: Tottori Bank & SBI Remit commence their international money transfer services on April 20. Behold, the twenty-sixth bank to join SBI Remit’s fold, where Ripple’s DLT is wielded with the precision of a surgeon’s scalpel for low-cost, round-the-clock remittances. In realms where XRP liquidity flows like a bountiful river, it may yet serve as a bridge-optional, yet tantalizing.”

Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic Release Date Splits Gamers

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It’s been quiet since the first trailer for Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic was released in December 2025, and we haven’t heard much news about the game since. That’s not uncommon for a game still early in development. The exciting idea of playing as a Force user during such a dramatic period in the Star Wars universe is still keeping fans interested.