John Bishop

Lawrence Academy Takes NEPSAC Title

The Spartans are the 2023 Boys' Ice Hockey Tournament Piatelli/Simmons (Small) Bracket Champions Goffstown, N.H. — "Never a doubt!" Yeah, right. But, postgame, the coach and his student-athletes said the same thing outside the victorious Lawrence…

New Board Member Believes Scouting Is Integral

In 2017 when her son Arnav earned Eagle, Sangeet Srikanth told fellow parents at his Troop 355 Newton Court of Honor: “It structures their lives and gives them the most valuable experience that even the best high school education cannot provide.”…

Not Just Lip Service

LA’s MLK recognition and celebration sought to keep Dr. King’s message at the forefront of the community's collective mind... This school year, as part of its Diversity Equality and Inclusion (DEI) work, and following tradition, Lawrence Academy…

A Sneak Peek at Andor

Disney+ Day reveals more of the upcoming Rogue One prequel series…. It wasn’t new to anyone who recently went to see Rogue One in IMAX (ahem), but it remains exciting. Disney+ Day featured plenty of Star Wars goodness, but the new look at Andor…

Scouts Honor: Dante D Earns Legion Eagle Award

Earlier this summer, the Venturing Crew 29 and BSA Troop 64 Scout earned the accolade during the American Legion Camporee at Gardner’s Camp Collier. Recently, the Mayflower Council was thrilled to learn that Dante D. received the American Legion…

Indiana Jones: Apparently, Quentin Tarantino Prefers ‘Crystal Skull’ over ‘Last Crusade’

The legendary director finds the third Indy installment “boring”… Okay, today I find myself in a rarified company. I like Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. And, apparently, so does auteur filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. Recently, the…

Ewan McGregor Closes Out FAN EXPO Boston

Rapid fire fan questions drew the convention to a close after two days of Star Wars panels…. Boston, Mass. — Cons are fun, but boy, are they frenetic. And if you are Star Wars beat writer and you have several amazing actors to follow, well, let’s…

“Oh my!” C-3PO Actor Anthony Daniels in Boston

The legendary Star Wars ambassador entertained fans at FAN EXPO Boston…. Boston, Mass. — Supposedly, Threepio isn’t much of a storyteller. But his alter ego, Anthony Daniels, can certainly spin a yarn. The legendary Star Wars actor, the man behind…

Percy Jackson: An Update from the Set

Photo: RickRiordan.com Rick Riordan is back in Vancouver and gave an update on the progress of the upcoming Disney+ series. Like clockwork, Rick Riordan will update when I am up to my ears in, well, life. That’s good news for Percy Jackson fans…

Ming-Na Wen Hopes for a Second Season for The Book of Boba Fett

The actor behind the mask of Fennec Shand calls being in Star Wars a career highlight…. Boston, MA —The resume of Ming-Na Wen remains one of the most amazing of her generation of actors. But among her most prized achievements comes via the Star Wars…

The Acolyte: Made for Amandla

Headland and Co. built the Disney+ show around Stenberg…. There’s no way I would have found this article otherwise, so I am thrilled that The Direct signal boosted The Face’s piece, “Amandla Stenberg: from child stardom to hot girl horror.” a. I like…

The Mandalorian Season 3 is “Off the Chain!”

Giancarlo Esposito, the man in Moff Gideon’s black cape, told fans in San Antonio, “You’ll be amazed!” The most underrated character in the Mandoverse may be Giancarlo Esposito’s alter ego, Moff Gideon. But the man behind the myth isn’t underrated.…

Full D23 Expo Schedule Released

Of course, with boots on the ground in Anaheim, TheDisInsider.com will have D23 Expo covered on September 9 – 11. But for those of you planning your time on the couch (or at the con), the full schedule for this year’s “ultimate Disney fan event” is…

Toy Story Land: Pixar Pics in Andy’s Backyard

Stroll around one of the most charming spots in Disney World… Toy Story Land. I don’t know if there is a “cuter” spot in all of Walt Disney World. As I peruse the pictures on my iPhone, I keep stumbling across photos from my most recent trip to…

Credit to Carrie: Dawson Says Fisher Steered Her to Star Wars

Rosario said her interactions with the legendary “Princess Leia” brought her to The Saga…. We all miss Carrie Fisher. Truly and deeply. But the legendary actor’s influence remains constant for some in the current Star Wars universe – especially…

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Photos from Batuu (East)

Check out some pics from my walks around Black Spire Outpost in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World…. The inclusion of “Star Wars Land” solidifies Disney’s Hollywood Studios as my favorite Disney property. To me, just walking around Star…

‘Andor’ Showrunner Tony Gilroy Confirms Two Seasons for the Disney+ Series

Deadline and others reported the clarification earlier this week…. For those wondering how long this Star Wars prequel-to-a-prequel thing plays out, the official word is two seasons. According to Deadline’s Peter White, that’s what Andor showrunner…

Star Wars: Gwendoline Christie Would Love to Return as Captain Phasma

Image: Lucasfilm Christie remains very open to donning the armor again…. Full disclosure: I very much enjoyed Star Wars: The Last Jedi. But like I do with each Star Wars film, I have a few nitpicks. One of my own minor gripes was the presumed end of…

Percy Jackson Star Spotted In Vancouver

As production continues on the Disney+ show, Walker Scobell was seen traversing the Capilano Suspension Bridge… In case you’ve never been, Vancouver, British Columbia, and the surrounding area are gorgeous. I was able to do a bit of sightseeing when…

Andor Series Footage Retains Rogue One Feel

Could the Andor series be as groundbreaking as the first Star Wars standalone? I don’t like rating Star Wars movies. I can’t, no more than I can pick a favorite child. But recently, I will say that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, um — what do my kids…