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Andor Invades Galaxy of Heroes, Chia Pet Sprouts Film Deal!

"Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes" to Feature "Andor" Update; Skimo Debuts at 2026 Olympics

Electronic Arts (EA) and Lucasfilm are set to launch a major update to the mobile game "Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes," incorporating characters from the Emmy-winning Disney+ series "Andor," according to Variety. This news arrives as the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics prepares to introduce ski mountaineering, or skimo, as its only new sport, Time reported.

The "Andor" update will bring fresh content to the popular mobile game. Further details about the update were not immediately available.

Meanwhile, the world of sports is gearing up for the 2026 Winter Olympics with the addition of skimo. Time described skimo as a sport that "combines the rigors of ascending a snowy mountain on skis, with the speed and technical skill required to come back down said mountainalso on skisfaster than your opponents." Skimo competitions primarily take place in Europe, marking it as an emerging sport on the global stage.

In other news, Rakia Media and Crystal City Entertainment acquired the film and TV rights to Chia Pet, Variety reported. Adam Jay Epstein, writer and producer, is involved in the project. "We can’t wait for audiences to check out the world of Chia in theaters," said Epstein, according to Variety.

The global landscape continues to evolve with rapid technological advancements, geopolitical tensions, and economic shifts, according to Vox. AI development is ongoing, with varying model performances and new releases. Time also noted rising U.S. immigration tensions and China's AI progress. Furthermore, scams exploiting a Microsoft Power BI email address and WhatsApp's new security features were recently reported by Time.

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