Movies & Entertainment
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Jan- 2026 -16 January
Jeremy Renner Out, Replacement Revealed for Iconic Marvel Superhero
Jeremy Renner’s future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe appears increasingly limited, as new reporting suggests Marvel Studios is preparing to move forward without Clint Barton — and has already identified his successor. Renner last appeared as Barton in the Disney+ series Hawkeye. Since then, the character has not returned in any substantive way, aside from archival footage briefly used in Echo.
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15 January
Star Wars Reset: Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan to Lead Lucasfilm Into a New Era as Kathleen Kennedy Officially Steps Down
The “Force” has finally shifted at Lucasfilm. In a monumental announcement on January 15, 2026, Disney confirmed that Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as President of Lucasfilm after a 14-year tenure. Taking the reins of the galaxy far, far away is a new powerhouse duo: Dave Filoni has been named President and Chief Creative Officer, while longtime General Manager Lynwen Brennan will
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15 January
Disney Pulls Kylo Ren Character After Announcing Plans To Erase ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Trilogy
Disney is continuing to step back from Kylo Ren as it reshapes its Star Wars strategy across film and theme parks. The latest change affects one of the franchise’s most visible physical spaces: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The decision follows the recent shelving of a planned solo movie centered on the character. Together, the moves suggest Disney is narrowing how — and where — Kylo Ren appears. For
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15 January
Revealed: Disney’s Controversial New Look for Princess Leia in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Disneyland is preparing to make a noticeable shift inside one of its most debated themed lands, a decision that has stirred excitement and frustration in equal measure thanks to one Princess Leia change. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge has never been a traditional walk-through of the saga. From its opening, the land was positioned as a specific moment in time, asking guests to step into a story rather th
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14 January
A New ‘Clone Wars’-Style Series Is Coming This Year (It’s Not ‘Maul’)
When Star Wars: The Clone Wars debuted in 2008 it wasn’t just an animated series— it was an important part of the prequel era, filling in the gaps between Attack of the Clones (2002) and Revenge of the Sith (2005) while giving new life to familiar faces and introducing breakout characters like Ahsoka Tano. The distinct animation style helped it stand apart from other franchise entries, and that lo
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14 January
Biggest ‘Star Wars’ Experience Ever Made Is a Dream Come True for Fans
There have been countless Star Wars games over the decades, but one of the most highly anticipated is, without question, “Star Wars Outlaws”. Unfortunately, however, that game came and went in 2024 without leaving any sort of significant mark on the long-running franchise, with many fans and critics left extremely disappointed with the final product. Now, some renewed attention around
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13 January
Lawsuit: Disney and ESPN May Have Stolen Private Information From Millions of Americans
The Walt Disney Company stands accused of orchestrating a massive privacy violation through its ESPN subsidiary, allegedly stealing personal data from millions of website visitors without their knowledge or consent. A new class action lawsuit claims Disney-owned ESPN.com secretly harvested sensitive consumer information and profited by selling it to advertising companies, potentially affecting eve
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13 January
‘Stranger Things’ Missing Chapter Coming Later This Year
For a show that just brought its story to a definitive close, Stranger Things isn’t done expanding its universe. While Season 5 marked the end of the live-action series, Netflix has confirmed that there are more episodes — a whole new season, in fact — coming. The upcoming series Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 will bring an entirely new run of adventures, expanding the main series and bringing ba
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13 January
‘The Lion King’ (1994) Officially Reclaims the Throne
For all the technological advances and box office milestones the Lion King franchise has hit over the years, there’s a sense among fans that something has been left behind. The original 1994 film wasn’t just a story about lions and legacy — it was an entire world. Hand-drawn, expressive, warm, and emotionally readable in a way that no amount of “photorealistic” fur has quite been able
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13 January
‘Jurassic’ Sequel Won’t Follow Rebirth, Going Back to the “Park” Era
The Jurassic franchise has had a whirlwind decade. But while the “World” banner has enjoyed huge success, from the explosive reinvention with Jurassic World in 2015 to another box-office hit with Rebirth last year, fans have seen the series truly test the boundaries of believability. Hybrids, weaponized creatures, human clones, dinosaurs thriving globally, and mutant monstrosities feel
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