Fran Ruiz
Fran Ruiz is our resident Star Wars guy. His hunger for movies and TV series is only matched by his love for video games. He got a BA of English Studies, focusing on English Literature, from the University of Malaga, in Spain, as well as a Master's Degree in English Studies, Multilingual and Intercultural Communication. On top of writing features and other longform articles for Space.com since 2021, he is a frequent collaborator of VG247 and other gaming sites. He also serves as associate editor over at Star Wars News Net and its sister site, Movie News Net.
Latest articles by Fran Ruiz
Loki season 2 episode 3 review: Timely but not elegant
By Fran Ruiz published
The third episode of Loki season 2 brings back major players, teases the creation of the Time Variance Authority and is a bit convoluted.
'Loki' season 2 episode 2 review: Time to flex the acting muscles
By Fran Ruiz published
The second episode of Loki season 2 puts the plot on pause for the majority of the runtime and gives the stellar cast plenty of space to play around.
'Starfield' is an inspiring odyssey that could rekindle mainstream interest in space exploration
By Fran Ruiz published
Bethesda's latest open-world video game 'Starfield' takes us for a fantastic ride among the stars and plants seeds of curiosity and belief in science.
'Loki' season 2 episode 1 review: A new hope for Marvel in the TV realm
By Fran Ruiz published
Loki returns with a season premiere full of exposition and set-ups that still manages to make us care and remind us of the great times.
'Ahsoka' season 1 episode 8 review: A finale that sticks the landing without flourish
By Fran Ruiz published
The final episode of Ahsoka's first season doesn't take a whole lot of risks and leaves many doors open, but it's the conclusion you were looking for.
Everything we know about Invincible season 2: release date, plot, cast & more
By Fran Ruiz published
Season 2 of Robert Kirkman's hit animated superhero show Invincible hits Prime Video soon. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Everything we know about Dune: Part 2
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Paul Atreides' journey continues on the big screen next year in Dune: Part 2. Here's everything we know about Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic so far.
'Ahsoka' season 1 episode 7 review: Fast-paced action in the vein of Rebels ahead of the big finale
By Fran Ruiz published
The seventh episode of Ahsoka sets up a race against time for the season finale and mostly plays out like a classic Star Wars Rebels episode.
Everything we know about Homeworld 3: Release date, platforms, gameplay, trailers
By Fran Ruiz published
It won't be long before we can finally return to the legendary Homeworld universe. Here's everything we know about Homeworld 3 ahead of its 2024 launch.
'Ahsoka' season 1 episode 6 review: Myths and legends
By Fran Ruiz published
The sixth episode of Ahsoka expands the "Star Wars" universe with new bits of mythology and iconography that support long-awaited returns.
'Ahsoka' season 1 episode 5 review: The trip down memory lane fans were waiting for
By Fran Ruiz published
The fifth episode of Ahsoka evades cheap fan service and focuses on a meaningful, nostalgic journey of our heroine.
Who is Ezra Bridger?
By Fran Ruiz published
As the Star Wars: Ahsoka series on Disney Plus continues, you might be wondering why Ezra Bridger is such a big deal. Meet the lost Padawan.
Everything we know about Loki season 2: release date, plot, cast & more
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Get ready for more mischief! Here’s what we know about Loki season 2 so far.
'Ahsoka' season 1 episode 4 review: Fateful encounters and a return
By Fran Ruiz published
The fourth episode of Ahsoka is an excellent midpoint chapter packed with gorgeous duels and leads into an unpredictable second half of the season.
Best alien invasion games of all time
By Fran Ruiz published
Do we stand a better chance against alien invaders in the realm of video games? These are the best alien invasion games of all time.
Ahsoka season 1 episode 3 review: Democratizing the Force
By Fran Ruiz published
The third episode of Ahsoka reminds us of George Lucas' stance on the Jedi Order and the Force without sacrificing the sense of adventure and wonder.
Everything we know about Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
By Fran Ruiz published
While we wait for Avatar 3 to arrive in 2025, James Cameron and Ubisoft plan to keep us busy with the open-world video game Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Everything we know about The Marvels: Release date, plot, & more
By Fran Ruiz last updated
The Marvels marks the return of Carol Danvers to the MCU's forefront alongside Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau. Here's what you need to know.
Star Wars timeline: From the dawn of the Jedi to the New Jedi Order
By Fran Ruiz published
Star Wars is going far and wide in the coming years across all forms of media with an updated Star Wars timeline that includes new eras. Here's our summary.
Who is Sabine Wren?
By Fran Ruiz published
There's a new Mandalorian warrior in town and her name is Sabine Wren. Learn more about her role in Star Wars Rebels, the Ahsoka series, and more.
Who is Hera Syndulla?
By Fran Ruiz published
Among the many familiar faces from Star Wars Rebels returning in the Ahsoka series, there's a famous Twi'lek captain. Meet Hera Syndulla.
Ahsoka season 1 episodes 1 & 2 review: A continuation, but also an expansion of the Star Wars canvas
By Fran Ruiz published
The two-episode series premiere of Ahsoka brings back the Force to the small screen and behaves like a Star Wars Rebels sequel, but it's got its own voice too.
Who is Grand Admiral Thrawn?
By Fran Ruiz published
Grand Admiral Thrawn is being set up as the big bad in the Ahsoka series. Who is he and what does he want? Here’s a quick rundown of his story so far.
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