In a new interview, George Lucas revealed that he once planned to make three more Star Wars films. However, the passage of time forced him to make a difficult choice.
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Is Dave Filoni Gatekeeping Star Wars? New Report Suggests Filoni/Gilroy Internal Battle as Lucasfilm Creative Chief Rejects Stories That Don’t Match His Vision
A bombshell allegation is making the rounds in the entertainment world—one that might finally explain the creative logjam at Lucasfilm. According to a new report, Dave Filoni could be gatekeeping Star Wars, rejecting pitches that don’t align with his vision of what Star Wars should be.
After Lashing Out at Star Wars Fans, John Boyega Says He’d Like to Play Bishop in Marvel’s X-Men
John Boyega, best known for his role as Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, has expressed interest in joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Bishop—just weeks after drawing attention for recent remarks about Star Wars and its fanbase.
Is Disney’s Andor Quietly Glorifying Stalin and The Soviet Union? BBC Makes Uncomfortable Discovery About Show’s Plot
According to a detailed write-up by the BBC, Disney’s gritty Star Wars series Andor may have taken more than just inspiration from history—it may have quietly adapted the early exploits of one of the 20th century’s most infamous political figures: Joseph Stalin. Yes, that Stalin.
Rose Tico Actress Kelly Marie Tran’s Film ‘The Wedding Banquet’ Fails to Make $1 Million at Box Office After She Publicly Trashed Star Wars Fans
Just weeks after actress Kelly Marie Tran publicly lambasted the Star Wars fandom while promoting her latest film, The Wedding Banquet, the movie has underperformed at the box office, opening to less than $1 million in ticket sales for its first weekend.
According to industry reports, The Wedding Banquet earned only $918,598 during its opening weekend despite playing in 1,142 theaters nationwide. That figure places the film well below expectations and raises serious questions about its commercial viability and Tran’s star power. The film, which received a notable media push tied to Tran’s controversial return to the spotlight, now faces an uphill battle to recoup its production and marketing costs.
Andor Showrunner Defends THAT Season 2 Controversy with Shocking Quote “It Felt Right” — Confirms Disney Didn’t Challenge Disturbing Scene
Tony Gilroy is no stranger to dark storytelling. The creator and showrunner of Andor, arguably Disney+’s most acclaimed Star Wars series, has earned praise for injecting a gritty, mature sensibility into the galaxy far, far away. But with the release of Andor Season 2, Gilroy has now crossed a line into controversy that many fans believe should never have been breached.
Andor Season 2 Starts with Major Controversy as Many Star Wars Fans Object to Repulsing Scene
Lucasfilm is back at it again. For just one day, it might be nice for them to not use controversy as their main advertising tool. For one day, it would be nice of quality of product was the shining force for why people want to watch a galaxy far, far away where Jedi...
Rose Tico Actress Kelly Marie Tran Lashes Out at Star Wars Fans in New Interview — Claims She Felt ‘Persecuted’ Over Race and Gender
More than five years after her final appearance in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Rose Tico actress Kelly Marie Tran has publicly lashed out at the franchise’s fandom, saying she felt “persecuted” during her time in the spotlight. Tran’s comments come during the promotional tour for her latest film, The Wedding Banquet, and echo similar remarks made recently by her Star Wars co-star John Boyega.
Gina Carano Calls Out Lucasfilm, Disney Over Apparent Co-Opting of “Welcome to the Rebellion” Slogan
On Wednesday, former Mandalorian star Gina Carano highlighted a striking similarity between a new marketing slogan for Andor Season 2 and one of her own previous tweets. In a post on X, Carano pointed out that the phrase “Welcome to the Rebellion,” prominently used in Andor’s promotional campaign, mirrors her own previous post and also the slogan.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Crushes PS5 Players with Controversial Memory Demands for the Console
PlayStation 5 release of MachineGames Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, has entertained gamers on many platforms... including our own author, Frank, here at That Park Place. However, the physical edition’s storage requirements have sparked a minor controversy,...
Gina Carano and The Walt Disney Company Agree to Limited Protective Status in Lawsuit: Read the Order
Gina Carano and The Walt Disney Company have come to an agreement in regards to documents that will be turned over in her lawsuit against Disney, Lucasfilm and more. The court has ordered a protective order in an effort to safeguard secrets related to The Mandalorian,...
Gina Carano Responds to Court Victory in Lawsuit Against Disney—“A Small Breath of Fresh Air” as Judge Orders Disney to Turn Over Actor Pay Records
The legal battle between Gina Carano and Disney has just entered a new—and potentially game-changing—phase. Following a federal judge’s decision to grant Carano’s motion to compel, Disney has been ordered to turn over key internal compensation records tied to The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, The Book of Boba Fett, Andor, The Acolyte, and the upcoming The Mandalorian & Grogu film. The ruling forces the entertainment giant to hand over verified spreadsheets and actor contract data within 20 days—a significant victory in Carano’s ongoing wrongful termination lawsuit.
Media Claims The Acolyte Was a Massive Success Using Misleading Data — Leslye Headland’s Wife Pounces to Tout Supposed Demand & Shift Blame
A strange thing is happening in Hollywood media. Months after Disney quietly canceled The Acolyte, the narrative around the show is being aggressively reengineered using the misleading metric of “demand.”