Javon Manning
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About Javon Manning
Javon Manning is one of ScreenRant's newer Movies & TV Feature writers. Although he graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a B.A. in Marketing, Javon eventually found his true calling as a writer. A lifelong fan of anything action/sci-fi/adventure, he loves to write about Marvel, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Transformers, and more. If he's not working on another article, you might catch him at the movies with friends, exercising at the gym, or writing his second novel. Javon is based in Milwaukee, WI and ed the ScreenRant team in August 2022.
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The Full Live-Action Transformers Timeline Explained (& Best Watch Order)
Here's a complete explanation of the timeline within the live-action Transformers movies and the best order to watch the films in chronological order.

George Lucas' Original Name For The Force Was So Much Deeper
Director George Lucas initially gave the Force - a mysterious energy field created by all living things - a name that carried a much deeper meaning.

Mandalorian Borrowed A Star Wars Robot Trick To Make Sure You Loved Grogu
Grogu, the Mandalorian's most adorable character, needed the right design to attract fans. Star Wars made sure of it by borrowing a neat robot trick.

The Mandalorian Is Making The Same Mistake With Grogu It Made With Ahsoka
The Mandalorian Season 3 trailer further develops Grogu's character. At the same time, it repeats the exact same mistake Star Wars made with Ahsoka.

Why THAT Brutal Mother Twist In Jung_E Had To Happen
JUNG_E drops a huge twist regarding the purpose behind Yun Jung-yi's AI replacement, but this horrific revelation needed to happen for the story.

An Abandoned X-Men Film Would Have Finally Done Justice To Cyclops
20th Century Fox inaccurately represented Cyclops on the big screen. An abandoned script for X-Men: Fear The Beast proved to finally do him justice.

Darth Vader Killed Anakin Skywalker In Order 66 (From A Certain POV)
Anakin Skywalker's turn to the dark side changed him significantly and from a certain point of view, Darth Vader killed Anakin during Order 66.

The Mandalorian S3's Trailer Proves Star Wars Learned From Andor
Andor didn't rely on major cameos to tell its story. The Mandalorian Season 3 looks to mirror this idea, showing that Star Wars has learned.

Pedro Pascal Is Already Having A Great 2023 (& It'll Get Better)
As the main protagonist in both The Mandalorian and The Last Of Us, actor Pedro Pascal's 2023 is off to a very great start, and it'll only get better.

The Way of Water Abandoned Avatar’s Big Storytelling Device
The first Avatar film made unobtanium and its uses important. However, The Way of Water completely abandoned the crucial storytelling device.

Thor 4 Wasted A Perfect Multiverse Saga Opportunity
Three different versions of Thor appeared in Marvel Comics. As part of the Multiverse saga, Love & Thunder missed the chance to showcase this story.

The Metkayina’s Tattoos In Avatar 2 Have A Deeper Meaning Than You Realize
Avatar 2 featured the Metkayina, a new oceanic clan that differs greatly from the mainland Na'vi. Their intricate tattoos make them even more unique.