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The Mainstream Media Keeps Reminding Us That Ahsoka Wasn’t Expensive

The Mainstream Media Keeps Reminding Us That Ahsoka Wasn’t Expensive

The release date for Ahsoka Season 2 was recently pushed back 2027, and the reasons for the decision are not entirely clear. However, a new narrative around the Disney+ series appears to be developing. In recent weeks, coverage surrounding Ahsoka has increasingly focused on how the series differs from The Acolyte. The focus, however, has not been on story, visual effects, or lore. Instead, the media appears to want audiences to know that Ahsoka is being made on a leaner budget. Significantly, this sudden interest in the dollars and cents invested into Star Wars properties seems to be a developing pattern.

Star Wars Actor Quits Ahsoka Season 2 Over Pay Dispute

Star Wars Actor Quits Ahsoka Season 2 Over Pay Dispute

Deadline has confirmed that Claudia Black will not appear in Ahsoka Season 2, despite being invited back to reprise her role as Klothow, one of the Nightsisters who aligned with Grand Admiral Thrawn. The actress says the issue came down to pay — specifically, that Disney couldn’t compensate her enough for the responsibilities she carries “as a single mother.”

The Acolyte Star Amandla Stenberg Deletes Instagram Days After Leslye Headland Called Star Wars Critics “Fascists and Racists”

The Acolyte Star Amandla Stenberg Deletes Instagram Days After Leslye Headland Called Star Wars Critics “Fascists and Racists”

Star Wars fans noticed something unusual this week: the Instagram account of Amandla Stenberg has vanished without explanation, just days after The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland reignited controversy by labeling some critics of the series as “fascists and racists.”

Hulu Renews Kim Kardashian’s ‘All’s Fair’ for Season 2 Despite Brutal Reviews

Hulu Renews Kim Kardashian’s ‘All’s Fair’ for Season 2 Despite Brutal Reviews

Disney/Hulu has picked up All’s Fair for season 2. From the moment the first trailer dropped, the reaction online was that it looked too bad to be real. Then the reviews started rolling out, with the consensus that the Kim Kardashian-led legal drama was as advertised. The Times gave it zero stars and said, “This may be the worst TV drama ever.”

Loki Season 2 Budget Exceeded $170 Million, Per Disney Financial Reports

Loki Season 2 Budget Exceeded $170 Million, Per Disney Financial Reports

Following her report on the true cost of the Willow series on DIsney+, Caroline Reid of Forbes shared on October 30th that the second season of Lokihad a budget of over $170 million, citing filings from the Walt Disney company. The analyst says this total had inflated by $9.7 million last year, but it never surpassed the “agreed budget.”

Forbes Reveals Disney’s Deleted Willow Series Budget Hit $17 Million Per Episode

Forbes Reveals Disney’s Deleted Willow Series Budget Hit $17 Million Per Episode

Disney’s deleted series Willow (2022) was revealed to have a budget of $17 million per episode, according to a recent Forbes report by Caroline Reid. The author cites filings from the Barking Lion Production studio, a subsidiary of Disney, in order to back up its claims. Being more economical than its neighbors at Marvel and Star Wars, the total cost for Willow came to $136.3 million.

Disney Bows Out of Doctor Who Deal With BBC After Disastrous Ratings Run During Davies/Gatwa Era

Disney Bows Out of Doctor Who Deal With BBC After Disastrous Ratings Run During Davies/Gatwa Era

Doctor Who has lost another companion, as Disney has decided to part ways with the endurable BBC drama. In October 2022, Disney+ partnered with the BBC in a landmark distribution deal for all upcoming seasons, allowing them exclusive streaming rights for new episodes outside of the U.K. and Ireland. The deal was for 26 episodes, and coincided with the show’s 60th anniversary and introduction of the incoming Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa.

Leslye Headland Ties The Acolyte to the Star Wars Sequels, Lucasfilm Provides a Connection No One Asked For

Leslye Headland Ties The Acolyte to the Star Wars Sequels, Lucasfilm Provides a Connection No One Asked For

There’s a major connection between the Star Wars sequel trilogy and the divisive Disney+ series The Acolyte.

Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker left theaters nearly six years ago and divided fans as part of the divisive sequel trilogy. A few years later, The Acolyte went into production for Disney+. One would think that showrunner Leslye Headland might have tried to distance herself from the sequel trilogy despite its canonical status.

There’s Finally a Marvel Studios VisionQuest Trailer, and You Can’t See It… Yet

There’s Finally a Marvel Studios VisionQuest Trailer, and You Can’t See It… Yet

At this year’s New York Comic Con (NYCC), Marvel Studios delivered one of the most buzzed-about moments of the event: the unveiling of the first trailer for their upcoming streaming series VisionQuest. But for all the excitement generated in the Javits Center, one thing remains glaringly absent — the trailer hasn’t yet been released publicly.

‘Cancel Netflix’ Hits Stock Harder Than ‘Cancel Disney+’ Kimmel Controversy: Wall Street Reveals Which Boycotts Actually Matter

‘Cancel Netflix’ Hits Stock Harder Than ‘Cancel Disney+’ Kimmel Controversy: Wall Street Reveals Which Boycotts Actually Matter

The “Cancel Netflix” campaign has only been active for a few days, but Wall Street is already telling the story loud and clear through stock prices. Fueled by Elon Musk and conservative influencers on X, the movement is cutting into Netflix’s valuation at a pace that should terrify Hollywood. By contrast, Disney’s own recent cancellation drama involving Jimmy Kimmel barely made a ripple in the financial markets.