Project Hail Mary author Andy Weir would approach a Star Wars movie by following other people living through the Galactic Civil War, leaving the original heroes’ hard-earned victory intact.
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Patrick Stewart’s Passing May Boost Avengers: Doomsday Box Office Sales in “Heath Ledger” Effect
When a beloved movie star passes, the impact can be felt months later at the box office for any work in which they may still appear. Such is what we now expect for Patrick Stewart's final film, so long as Marvel gets this right. Whereas the movie may have struggled...
13 Walt Disney World Employees Arrested in Massive Florida Child Predator Sting
Thirteen Walt Disney World employees were among 281 people arrested during a massive undercover operation in Central Florida targeting prostitution, human trafficking, and suspected child predators, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The seven-day...
Disneyland Paris Sleeping Beauty Castle Bridge Reopens Oct. 31 After Renovation
Disneyland Paris says the Sleeping Beauty Castle bridge reopens Oct. 31 after nearly six months of renovation. The span leads to Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant and carries the daily foot traffic that funnels guests into the park icon. The project rebuilt the...
Disney Imagineering Hit With 200 Layoffs — Are Villains Land and Abu Dhabi in Trouble?
The Walt Disney Company is cutting jobs in one of its most important divisions, raising questions about the future of several ambitious theme park projects, including the planned Disney Abu Dhabi resort and the Villains Land expansion at Walt Disney World's Magic...
Eva Mendez Will Appear in Star Wars: Starfighter
Eva Mendes will reportedly appear alongside her husband, Ryan Gosling, in Star Wars: Starfighter, potentially bringing her back to the big screen after more than a decade away.
The Simpsons Mocks Star Wars’ Sequel Trilogy with Galactic Starcruiser Hotel Parody
Bart and Lisa are breaking into Krustyland's most notorious failed attraction, and the joke lands squarely on Disney's short-lived Star Wars hotel. It's rather amazing given that the show's creators are essentially mocking the company that owns them! Stills...
Kathleen Kennedy Chosen to Oversee 2028 Olympics Ceremonies
Former Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has found her next major Hollywood assignment, and the irony is difficult to ignore. After spending 14 years overseeing a Star Wars franchise that increasingly struggled to maintain goodwill among longtime fans, Kennedy has...
Avengers: Doomsday Crosses $65 Million in Pre-Sales
Avengers: Doomsday has reportedly crossed $65 million in domestic advance ticket sales, giving Marvel’s next major crossover a substantial early haul roughly seven weeks before its December 18 release.
Pedro Pascal Invites Kieran Culkin to Cuddle in Latest Bizarre Promotional Appearance Ahead of Avengers: Doomsday
Pedro Pascal is once again making headlines for his affectionate behavior toward another Hollywood celebrity. This time, the Fantastic Four star has publicly invited Kieran Culkin to cuddle, continuing a pattern of unusual celebrity interactions that have become a...
Disney May Lose The Rocketeer Rights as Creator’s Estate Moves to Reclaim Franchise
Disney could soon lose the rights to The Rocketeer, the beloved superhero property that the company has repeatedly failed to revive despite more than three decades of opportunities. According to a new report from Boardwalk Times, The Rocketeer Trust, representing the...
Star Wars: Starfighter Budget Reportedly Hits $226 Million as Disney Faces Box Office Crisis
Disney's upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter has already accumulated more than $226 million in production costs, according to newly reported financial disclosures, raising serious questions about Lucasfilm's blockbuster budget spending as the once-dominant franchise...
Kevin Smith’s Star Wars and Marvel Crossover Sparks Backlash Over Cringeworthy Meta Dialogue
Disney's decision to bring the Marvel and Star Wars universes together should have been an easy way to generate excitement among comic book fans. Instead, the first preview pages of Kevin Smith's upcoming crossover have sparked a wave of criticism, with readers...