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Jan- 2026 -17 January
Lucasfilm Finally Gives up on ‘Indiana Jones’ Franchise
Lucasfilm has spent the last several years reassessing how — or whether — to extend its legacy franchises beyond their original scope. Some of those conversations have resulted in high-profile releases. Others ultimately come to nothing. One such effort involved Indiana Jones, a character long associated with theatrical spectacle and a single defining performance. While the franchise has officiall
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17 January
‘The Land Before Time’ Reboot Shares New Teaser
Fans of The Land Before Time, the 1988 classic directed by Don Bluth, now have a first glimpse of the upcoming independent remake with a new teaser showcasing the 3D animated title character in action. The test video sees Littlefoot moving across a realistic environment, showcasing the film's expressive, cartoon-inspired animation style the team has promised. Watch the clip below: Filmmaker Joey L
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17 January
With Kathleen Kennedy Out, Multiple ‘Star Wars’ Movies Not in Development
The next chapter of Star Wars on the big screen is shaping up to be smaller, slower, and far less certain than once promised. Disney’s $4 billion acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012 launched an aggressive era of Star Wars storytelling. Under Kathleen Kennedy, the studio delivered three sequel films and an expansive Disney+ lineup that turned streaming into the franchise’s primary playground. Now, as
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17 January
New ‘Stranger Things’ Chapter Coming This Month (This Is Not a Drill)
Even though the hit Netflix series Stranger Things recently ended with Season 5, the story isn’t done just yet. The finale left fans debating every twist and turn, and the conversations haven’t entirely quieted — although most of that stems from negative criticisms of “Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up” and the fifth season as a whole. From petitions demanding an extended cut to co
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17 January
Confirmed: New ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Coming Soon
Jurassic World Rebirth, the seventh film in the long-running franchise, hit theaters last summer. Directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp, it stars Scarlett Johansson as covert ops expert Zora Bennett, who must lead a specialized team to recover dinosaur DNA on an abandoned InGen island named Ile Saint-Hubert. But along the way, they encounter unexpected mutant threats such as the D-
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16 January
‘Star Wars’ Fans Uneasy About Dave Filoni’s Rise To Power Amid Recent Reports
Dave Filoni’s promotion to co-president of Lucasfilm marks one of the most significant leadership shifts at the studio in years. Long viewed as a steward of Star Wars animation and Disney+ expansion, Filoni now holds broad creative authority over the franchise’s future. The timing of the announcement has reopened a sensitive debate among fans, centered not on what Filoni plans to make next, but on
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16 January
Update: ‘The Mandalorian’ Universe Is Ending as Lucasfilm Resets ‘Star Wars’
Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as president of Lucasfilm, a leadership change that coincides with a significant shift in how Star Wars plans to move forward. Her departure, effective this week, comes as Lucasfilm quietly scales back one of its most visible storytelling experiments — the interconnected universe built around The Mandalorian. While Kennedy’s exit marks the end of a defining era fo
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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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