Hope Mullinax

27/02/2024

One of the most hated characters from The Clone Wars is a hero in The Bad Batch. Nala Se is a masterclass in how to write a morally grey character. Check out my piece from Dork Side of the Force:

The Bad Batch's Nala Se was once one of the most hated people in Star Wars animation. Now, she is a masterclass in writing morally grey characters.

27/02/2024

More episodes are coming for Helluva Boss' season 2 as the creator teased a first look for the series:
https://collider.com/helluva-boss-season-2-sneak-peek/

Showrunner Vivienne Medrano also teased the release date for new episodes of 'Hazbin Hotel's sister show.

19/01/2024

Hazbin Hotel's "Overture" is a solid opening salvo setting the mysteries for the adult animated musical. In my full spoiler analysis on The Geeky Waffle, I discuss Adam's ploy, the brilliance of the music, where the show could fall short for new viewers and more:

Hazbin Hotel's opening salvo, "Overture," sets up seasons' worth of stories with its vibrant cast and lore. Let's dance to Hell in our full spoiler review.

11/12/2023

2023 brought three new entries in Star Wars animation with The Bad Batch, Young Jedi Adventures, and Star Wars: Visions. Here are the 10 best performances in Star Wars animation in 2023:

2023 was another strong year for Star Wars animation with three entries. The Bad Batch, Star Wars: Visions, and Young Jedi Adventures took fans of all ages...

10/12/2023

I sat down with composer and songwriter Sam Haft to talk about Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss, how his band The Living Tombstone got into the Five Nights at Freddy's movie, My Little Pony, and more. Check it out over on The Geeky Waffle YouTube!

Hope sits down with composer and songwriter Sam Haft to talk about Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss, how his band The Living Tombstone got into the Five Nights at ...

07/12/2023

The next entry of "How Animation Changed Star Wars" is out, and it's all about Droids and Ewoks! These two series helped lay the groundwork for all Star Wars TV while facing the Television Code, ABC, and even themselves. You can read it over on Dork Side of the Force!

How has every animated series impacted the Star Wars franchise? To understand how vital animation was to George Lucas, look to the zoetrope. This device is...

19/11/2023

Proud of that first line :3

Aardman is the stop-motion studio responsible for 'Wallace & Gromit' and 'Chicken Run.'

19/11/2023

I enjoyed doing this little write up about Mickey Mouse's 95th birthday video

“I hope we never lose sight of one thing. That it was all started by a mouse.”

08/11/2023

Helluva Boss' "Loo Loo Land" sure does hit differently after "Oops," doesn't it? This essential episode lays down the groundwork and thesis of the entire series. Check out my hindsight review over on The Geeky Waffle

Helluva Boss' "Loo Loo Land" is an essential early episode that laid down much of the groundwork for the series through Stolas, Blitzo, and Robo Fizz's story.

19/09/2023

My press round table interview with Timothy Zahn is up on The Geeky Waffle YouTube channel where we talked about Dave Filoni writing Thrawn, future Chiss books, and more. Check it out!

Hope Mullinax got to sit down with Thrawn's creator Timothy Zahn at Dragon Con 2023.This Iinterview was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. W...

18/09/2023

The Editor's Guild and Nickelodeon reach deal to avoid another strike:

The new ratified contract prevents a strike from the Editor's Guild.

17/09/2023

I wrote about Coco coming back to theaters

The beloved Pixar film is the latest rerelease celebrating Disney's 100th anniversary.

17/09/2023

One of my first pieces for Collider and of course it's about Pokemon :3

Pokémon trainers can now trick or treat in style.

31/07/2023

Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens was also beloved by Star Wars fans as the voice of Rex in Disney's Star Tours. Read about his Star Wars role over on Dork Side of the Force

Seeing the notification on my phone that Paul Reubens had passed away was a shock. According to Variety, the 70-year-old lost his private battle with cance...

25/07/2023

Move over Oppenheimer! Barbie is a Star Wars story! Over on Dork Side of the Force, I dive into what Barbie and Star Wars Resistance get right about radicalization.
This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Barbie and Star Wars Resistance wouldn’t exist.

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, Barbie and Star Wars Res...

20/07/2023

The Women's World Cup kicked off this week, so it's a good time to talk about bolo-ball AKA soccer in Star Wars! What is the fictional sport, and who were the best players? Find out over on Dork Side of the Force!

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the Star Wars content be...

05/07/2023

EWOKS! Ever wanted to know about the creation of the people who overthrew an empire? How and why were they made? All about Warwick Davis? How the Ewok tv movies won awards? Why it's horrific that Star Wars made Ewok jerky?

Check out all this and more over on Wealth of Geeks

July 5, 2023 Ewoks might look sweet on the surface, but there were fierce warriors who helped take down a Galactic Empire. First appearing in Return of the

01/07/2023

Nimona is unapologetically q***r in the best way possible and a much-needed movie during this turbulent time. Check out my review over on The Geeky Waffle

Netflix's Nimona is unapologetically q***r in the best possible way and a much-needed movie during turbulent times for the LGBTQIA+ community.

28/06/2023

We have Pride in June because of the brave q***r people who stood up to oppression at the Stonewall Riots. What are the Stonewall Riots? Check out my special feature over on The Geeky Waffle

There would be no Pride without the black and brown trans people who stood against oppression that fateful night at the Stonewall Inn. What are the Stonewall Riots and how did they shape the q***r movement?

28/06/2023

Believe in 'Believe!' I sat down with Star Wars Explained to talk all about Ted Lasso! We dive into our favorite characters, relationships, and more! Check it out on The Geeky Waffle YouTube channel, and give us a like and subscribe too!

Waffle Hope is joined by and Mollie to discuss the Apple TV+ series, Ted Lasso. They discuss their favorite characters and relationshi...

25/06/2023

Helluva Boss is a triumph of indie animation. Over on The Geeky Waffle, let's deep dive into each episode to discuss it, starting with the Pilot. Check out my review!
I'm excited to start this episode-by-episode journey! I love this show so much!
https://thegeekywaffle.com/home/2023/6/24/helluva-boss-episode-review-pilot

Helluva Boss is a triumph of indie animation, and it all starts with the Pilot episode. Let's deep dive into why this is a solid first entry into the series.

12/06/2023

Star Wars Resistance is an underrated show that faced unique challenges. The series has a dedicated fanbase, but is it worth the watch? Is it good? Analyzing several factors, I answer these questions over on Wealth of Geeks!

June 9, 2023 Star Wars Resistance was the second Lucasfilm Animation series to come out under the Disney era. Following Star Wars Rebels' footsteps, the show

08/06/2023

Got in some awesome stickers and charm from ! Look, when I heard there was a Squonk sticker, the name of the ship in For Light and Dice podcast, I had to get it.
Thank you so much Zee! I appreciate your work! Go check them out! And also listen to For Light and Dice for your dose of q***r Star Wars tabletop rpg fun!
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08/06/2023

I love this list. This list has so many beautiful people on it, many of them dear friends and found family. Check out this selection of LGBTQIA+ Star Wars podcasters, streamers, and YouTubers.
And to be biased, check out For Light and Dice, The Geeky Waffle, and Jaig Eyes and Jedi, as those are my contributions :3

June is Pride Month, and we at Dork Side of the Force wanted to take the time and honor LGBTQIA+ people in the community who lend their voices and stories ...

06/06/2023

I enjoyed writing this piece about John Williams, leading me to have even more appreciation for him. Check out these 10 fascinating facts about composer John Williams over on Wealth of Geeks

June 6, 2023 Star Wars wouldn’t be what it is without the score from the incomparable John Williams. His music is iconic, evoking a spectrum of emotions

01/06/2023

Happy Pride! Here's a list of many of the wonderfully q***r Star Wars characters over on Wealth of Geeks! As a q***r creator, it's inspiring to see how many LGBTQIA+ characters exist in a franchise I love. Check it out!

May 30, 2023 The Star Wars franchise has come a long way regarding LGBTQIA+ characters. What started as q***r coding moved to actual meaningful representation

30/05/2023

The Book of Boba Fett wasn't perfect, but it was fantastic popcorn Star Wars. Over on Wealth of Geeks, I discuss 25 reasons to love The Book of Boba Fett.

May 16, 2023 The Book of Boba Fett expanded the world of The Mandalorian, bridging Seasons 2 and three of the latter show.

18/05/2023

Star Wars Rebels has become a vital part of the Star Wars universe with many of its characters moving into live action. But is it worth the time to watch it? (The answer is yes.) But if you need some convincing, check out why Star Wars Rebels is worth your time over on Wealth of Geeks
https://wealthofgeeks.com/is-star-wars-rebels-worth-watching/

March 10, 2022 With every new Star Wars series and movie released, it seems like there are some kind of Easter eggs pointing back to Star Wars Rebels. The

15/05/2023

Enfys Nest was an enigmatic figure in Solo: A Star Wars Story. But where did she come from and how did this young woman get into the fight? Read all about Enfys Nest over on Wealth of Geeks!

May 13, 2023 One of the breakout characters of Solo: A Star Wars Story is Enfys Nest. This character became a fan favorite, launching actress Erin Kellyman

15/05/2023

We love Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in this house, Jar Jar and Anakin and all. It's my third favorite Star Wars movie.
I was happy to be able to scream about it, so here are 25 reasons why The Phantom Menace is great over on Wealth of Geeks

May 13, 2023 Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace ushered in a new era of Star Wars for a generation of fans. The Prequel Trilogy shaped stories decades