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‘Andor’ Showrunner Denies Rumor That Dave Filoni Dislikes His Show
Since Dave Filoni was named co-runner of Lucasfilm, fans have speculated about the franchise’s creative future—and whether tensions exist between Filoni and Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy. A persistent rumor is that Filoni dislikes Andor. Gilroy says those rumors are unfounded.
Andor Creator Sparks Backlash After Linking Hit Star Wars Series to Trump-Era Politics
The creator of Andor is tying the show's theme of "fascism" to President Trump and modern U.S. politics, pulling Disney's only modern Star Wars critical hit into divisive political rhetoric. For a franchise that has struggled to win back longtime viewers, Andor was...
Leslye Headland Claims The Acolyte “Succeeded” Despite Backlash and Cancellation
Despite collapsing viewership, a quarter-billion-dollar production price tag, and its cancellation after just one season, Star Wars: The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland claims her failed show actually "succeeded." Yes — she claimed it was a success. That’s the word...
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”
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.”
Disney Dominates Children’s & Family Emmy Nominations — But Are Viewers Watching?
The nominees for the fourth annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards were announced recently, and Disney leads the pack with a staggering 103 nominations.
Leslye Headland Calls YouTube Critics ‘Fascists and Racists’ While Addressing The Acolyte Cancellation
In her first major interview since The Acolyte was pulled from Disney+, creator Leslye Headland has reignited controversy with a series of candid remarks on the show’s cancellation — culminating in her labeling a portion of longtime YouTube commentators as “fascists and racists.”
The Acolyte True Cost Confirmed: A Quarter Billion for Cancelled Disney Star Wars Disaster
When That Park Place first reported in September that the cost of the short-lived Disney Star Wars show The Acolyte’s had ballooned past $230 million according to U.K. tax filings, many readers wondered just how high the tab really climbed. Now we have the answer.
From Stalin to ‘Andor Jesus’: Tony Gilroy’s Radical Take on Star Wars
Usually, if the words “Star Wars” and “heresy” are being used together, it’s related to something in-universe. Like saying Rogue One proves the Force isn’t important to the narrative. But this time, we have Rogue One co-writer Tony Gilroy telling IndieWire, “What do we need? We need Star Wars Jesus.”
Katee Sackhoff Reveals The Mandalorian ‘Broke’ Her: The Real Problem With Disney Star Wars Confirmed
When Katee Sackhoff revealed in a recent interview that working on The Mandalorian “broke” her and stripped away her confidence, it stunned a lot of fans. After all, Sackhoff wasn’t just another actor hired to fill a suit of beskar and stand there pointlessly like...
Ewan McGregor Not Returning for Ahsoka Season 2 Despite Rumors
Recently, a wave of speculation swept through fan communities after reports surfaced claiming that Ewan McGregor would reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the upcoming second season of Disney+’s Ahsoka. The rumor originated from McGregor’s appearance at FanExpo Boston, where he allegedly confirmed his involvement during a Q&A panel.
Gina Carano Opens Up on Health, Resilience, and Moving Forward After Disney Lawsuit Settlement
With a heartfelt and introspective post on X, actress and former mixed martial artist Gina Carano opened up about her journey following a high-profile lawsuit legal settlement with Disney and Lucasfilm.