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Film, TV, streaming, and Star Wars — served with opinions hotter than Anakin’s temper and crunchier than the cinema popcorn that definitely wasn’t worth £7 so you smuggled some in under your jacket.

⭐ Welcome to Popcorn Jedi — your cosy corner of the internet where films get judged harder than a Jedi Council meeting, TV gets dissected like a Sith conspiracy, streaming gets sorted faster than a droid army, and Star Wars gets the kind of obsessive attention that would make Yoda quietly concerned. Whether you’re here to read, rant, or procrastinate like a champion, you’ve found your people.

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Your hyperspace lane into the galaxy of cinema — blockbusters, indies, masterpieces, disasters, and the occasional “was this film a tax write‑off?” moment. Expect spicy takes, honest opinions, and the eternal question: did we all watch the same movie or am I losing it?

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The shows you binge at 2AM and then emotionally regret — analysed episode‑by‑episode with theories, breakdowns, and the emotional support you’ll need when a character you love gets yeeted off the plot.

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The latest drops, exclusives, and must‑watch picks across the streaming universe. Ending the 45‑minute scroll that always ends with “fine, I’ll just rewatch something”.

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The wild frontier — galleries, YouTube channels, curiosities, and the occasional Steve Sansweet treasure that makes you whisper “how does he HAVE all this?”

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In the interest of TOTAL TRANSPARENCY, Popcorn Jedi runs on movies, caffeine, and — occasionally — AI.

Features such as Popcorn Pieces, Popcorn Facts, “Now With Added Popcorn,” and some Excerpts (which you will see more of as I edit the older posts) are generated with AI assistance to keep the site snappy, consistent, and regularly updated.

Everything is still curated, approved, and shaped AND edited, typed, searching endlessly for images, blah, blah, blah BUT done by a real human movie nerd (that would be me, PJ Max).

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Netflix

Netflix Unveils Upcoming Anime Slate Out of Annecy

24th June 2026 PJ Max

Netflix unveils a diverse slate of upcoming anime at Annecy offering first looks exclusive materials and updates on new originals adaptations and returning favourites...

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Apple TV

Brothers Debuts on 23 September

20th June 2026 PJ Max

Apple TV drops Brothers this September, proving the only thing stronger than McConaughey and Harrelson’s friendship is their ability to hijack your midweek viewing schedule...

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Apple TV

The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy – S4 Announced

17th June 2026 PJ Max

Apple TV renews Eugene Levy’s Emmy‑nominated travel series for a fourth season, promising new destinations, bigger challenges, and more reluctant adventures from the beloved host...

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Prime Video

The Love Hypothesis – September 23

13th June 2026 PJ Max

Prime Video sets a September premiere for The Love Hypothesis, bringing Ali Hazelwood’s bestselling romcom to life with Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman leading the chemistry...

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Netflix

The East Palace – Premieres July 17

13th June 2026 PJ Max

Netflix unveils its new Korean period drama The East Palace, blending royal intrigue and supernatural danger as a mysterious curse threatens the palace ahead of its July premiere...

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Prime Video

The Assassin Series 2 first look

29th May 2026 PJ Max

Prime Video unveils first look images and fresh casting as The Assassin returns for a sharper deadlier second season led by Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore...

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Disney+

Disney+ Turns Up the Heat

20th April 2026 PJ Max

Disney+ fires up the summer slate with a bold new season packed with rivalry, scandal, and high‑stakes drama as tensions rise on every front...

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Disney+

Disney+ Renews Paradise

17th March 2026 PJ Max

Disney+ renews political thriller Paradise for Season 3 as Season 2 continues its strong UK run, building on more than 30 million hours viewed worldwide...

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Netflix

InterPositive Is Joining Netflix

6th March 2026 PJ Max

Netflix expands its filmmaking toolkit as InterPositive joins the platform, bringing advanced imaging tech and creator‑focused innovation to future film and TV productions...

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Prime Video

First-Look Images for Upcoming Comedy, Bait

20th January 2026 PJ Max

Prime Video drops first‑look images for Bait a sharp new comedy starring Riz Ahmed ahead of its worldwide March premiere...

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Apple TV

Apple TV to Work with Dakota Fanning

20th January 2026 PJ Max

Apple TV teams with Dakota Fanning for a tense new original series where she plays an undercover Treasury agent in a high‑stakes global thriller...

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Disney+

Disney+ Inks UK First-look Deal With Matriarch Productions

14th January 2026 PJ Max

Disney+ strikes a two‑year UK first‑look deal with Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters’ Matriarch Productions aiming to champion bold distinctive British storytelling for global audiences...

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Apple TV

Apple Scores at the Critics Choice Awards

8th January 2026 PJ Max

Apple TV celebrates seven Critics Choice Awards wins with The Studio and F1 leading a strong night that reinforces its growing prestige in premium storytelling...

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The Hollywood Reporter

Netflix Reveals Enola Holmes 3 First Look

7th January 2026 PJ Max

Netflix unveils the first look at Enola Holmes 3 as Millie Bobby Brown returns for another mystery‑driven adventure in the hit young detective franchise...

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Prime Video

New Cast Members for Upcoming Tomb Raider Series

7th January 2026 PJ Max

Prime Video’s Tomb Raider series expands its cast with fresh faces joining Sophie Turner as the adventure deepens under Phoebe Waller‑Bridge’s creative vision...

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Apple TV

Apple TV expands the Monarch: Legacy of Monsters universe

7th January 2026 PJ Max

Apple TV deepens the Monsterverse with a new prequel spotlighting Young Lee Shaw as fresh mysteries and colossal threats reshape the franchise’s evolving mythology...

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Netflix

Museum of Innocence – Date Announcement

6th January 2026 PJ Max

Netflix sets the premiere date for Museum of Innocence bringing Orhan Pamuk’s acclaimed tale of longing obsession and 1970s Istanbul romance to the screen...

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Disney+

World Premiere of a Thousand Blows Season Two

2nd December 2025 PJ Max

Disney+ celebrates the world premiere of A Thousand Blows Season Two offering a first look at returning cast and the gritty Victorian drama’s escalating tensions...

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Disney+

Season Two of The Artful Dodger to Premiere February 10

2nd December 2025 PJ Max

Disney+ sets February 10 for The Artful Dodger’s second season promising more daring heists, sharper twists and the evolving partnership at the heart of the series...

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Prime Video

Maxton Hall – The World Between Us successfully wraps filming

1st December 2025 PJ Max

Prime Video confirms Maxton Hall has wrapped filming teasing an emotional final chapter for Ruby and James as the hit series approaches its concluding season...

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Disney+

Disney+ Shares Special Look & New Poster for Andor S2

6th March 2025 PJ Max

Disney+ debuts a striking new poster and special look at Andor Season 2 teasing Cassian’s escalating path toward rebellion as the final chapter approaches...

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Ask the Lucasfilm Jedi Council

Q : Can you describe the process and use of screen tests during the selection process for a film?

Robin Gurland: Screen tests are traditionally the final phase of the audition process for lead or supporting lead roles. The actor being tested usually does one or two scenes completely “off book” and depending on the schedules of the other lead actors cast, often they will be brought in to do the scenes along with the actor being tested. Screen tests can get very elaborate with full hair and make-up, costume and lighting or fairly simple, but they are always shot on film.

From Ask the Jedi Council Archives – 1999

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