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Nov- 2024 -15 NovemberNews
Disney Shocks Fans by Dropping ‘Star Wars’ Film for Unexpected Replacement
In a significant shake-up of its film franchise, Disney recently removed an untitled Star Wars film that had been slated for release on December 18, 2026, replacing it with the next installment in the Ice Age series. This decision marks a pivotal moment for LucasFilm and its plans for the Star Wars cinematic universe, indicating a potential reevaluation of its strategy for big-screen releases. As
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Sep- 2024 -14 SeptemberMovies & Entertainment
Disney in Hot Water for Digitally Adding Deceased Actor to ‘Star Wars’ Without Approval
The return of one actor from the classic Star Wars trilogy sparked controversy in 2016—and it’s sparking even more controversy today. Back in 2016, Disney committed what we still consider to be one of the boldest acts of its Star Wars ownership to date. For the first time in Star Wars history, it released a standalone film—not a trilogy installment—that linked with the Skywalker Saga while a
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Aug- 2024 -14 AugustMovies & Entertainment
Lucasfilm Unveiling New ‘Star Wars’-Themed Land This Year, Bigger Than Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is being replaced by an all-new immersive themed land. Is Galaxy’s Edge Closing? Home to signature attractions such as Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge takes place during the sequel trilogy, which is why all the aesthetics don’t scream George Lucas’ original trilogy era. Of course
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13 AugustMovies & Entertainment
Disney Reboots ‘Star Wars,’ Erases Sequels From Canon After Fan Backlash
The Star Wars sequel trilogy continues to be the most widely hated entry in the franchise — although the Disney+ series The Acolyte (2024) certainly gave it a run for its money. In fact, Star Wars has had a lot of misfortune in recent years. Even putting the sequels aside, Disney+ shows like The Book of Boba Fett (2021), Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022), Ahsoka (2023), and The Acolyte might have collec
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6 AugustMovies & Entertainment
Lucasfilm Shelves Entire ‘Star Wars’ Sequel
There has been a great disturbance in the Force this year, as multiple Star Wars projects are going out like an exploding Death Star. As Disney+ and Lucasfilm struggle to recover from the controversy surrounding The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew, which is still in development on its heels, a full-on cancellation is one tough blow to recover from. Star Wars is undoubtedly one of Disney’s biggest
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1 AugustMovies & Entertainment
Gina Carano Asks Pedro Pascal Be Forced to Testify Against Disney
The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal is being dragged to court to testify against Lucasfilm and Disney in a hostile lawsuit from former co-star Gina Carano. Credit: Lucasfilm Pedro Pescal, Gina Carano, and Disney Pedro Pascal was the original breakout star of The Mandalorian when it premiered on Disney+, which transformed him from a respected character actor and prominent Game of Thrones guest star i
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Jul- 2024 -28 JulyMovies & Entertainment
You Didn’t See Me Die,’ Says ‘Mandalorian’ Star in New Update
Few spinoff shows have earned quite the acclaim that The Mandalorian has on Disney+, but a full-length feature film might not be the only thing on the horizon for the Star Wars universe. One of the deadliest foes in the galaxy shared that he’s far from finished. Ahsoka has Grand Admiral Thrawn, Obi-Wan Kenobi has General Grievous, but Mando/Din Djarin has Moff Gideon, a ruthless Imperial rem
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27 JulyMovies & Entertainment
New ‘Star Wars’ Series Retcons ‘The Force Awakens’
Star Wars is going back in time once again, this time to do some quick retcons on the origins of Rey Skywalker (Daisy Ridley). The Walt Disney Company is currently in need of some big financial gains, given that it can’t rely on Disney World to bring in the bulk of its income forever. Among its major IP assets, things have not been as smooth as they once were. Pixar managed to make over a bi
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25 JulyMovies & Entertainment
‘Star Wars’ Finally Restores George Lucas’ Vision Following ‘The Acolyte’ Backlash
Despite years of resistance to Disney’s Star Wars, fans can now rejoice, as George Lucas’ Star Wars is finally about to be restored. Once again, Star Wars has found itself in troubled waters with fans. While, of course, we cannot speak for every single fan when the galaxy far, far away disappoints, it’s hard not to hear the complaints of the masses, and the latest entry has cause
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20 JulyMovies & Entertainment
‘Star Wars’ Cancels Darth Plagueis After ‘Acolyte’ Fails
Last night marked the final episode of season one of The Acolyte, bringing the saga of Osha, Mae, and Master Sol to a close. While this series more than explored the Dark Side of the Force, it might have wasted Darth Plagueis the Wise for a few seconds of screen time. If you’re one of the remaining dedicated Star Wars fans who tuned into last night’s episode, you caught sight of a stra
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