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The Acolyte Producer Shot During LA Riots While Protesting, Blames Aggression of LAPD, Not Rioters

The Acolyte Producer Shot During LA Riots While Protesting, Blames Aggression of LAPD, Not Rioters

One producer behind Star Wars: The Acolyte was shot by police while participating in the growing unrest in Los Angeles, which many are calling the LA riots. But rather than address the widespread looting, fires, or attacks on law enforcement, this Disney Star Wars producer is placing all the blame squarely on the LAPD.

THR Claims Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck Will Replace Kathleen Kennedy as Co-Heads of Lucasfilm

THR Claims Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck Will Replace Kathleen Kennedy as Co-Heads of Lucasfilm

According to The Hollywood Reporter, studio insiders say Lucasfilm is likely to promote from within, with Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck expected to succeed Kathleen Kennedy in a shared leadership role. The move would mark the end of Kennedy’s tenuous decade-plus tenure atop the Star Wars franchise, as Disney looks to course-correct after years of inconsistent results.

Fortnite Star Wars Crossover Coincides with Lowest Player Count in Two Years

Fortnite Star Wars Crossover Coincides with Lowest Player Count in Two Years

Despite a high-profile crossover with Star Wars, one of the most recognizable franchises in the world, Fortnite has just recorded its lowest average monthly player count in two years. The dip in numbers comes during what should have been a major engagement boost—an expansive Star Wars-themed season currently live in the game, complete with legacy characters, weekly updates, and a culminating live event set for June 7.

Disney Claims “Streaming is Dead” Behind the Scenes While Iger Touts Success to Shareholders According to Star Wars Showrunner

Disney Claims “Streaming is Dead” Behind the Scenes While Iger Touts Success to Shareholders According to Star Wars Showrunner

In a moment of rare candor, Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy revealed this week that Disney and Lucasfilm told him “streaming is dead” during the production of the second season of his Star Wars series. The comment comes amid increasing scrutiny over the viability of Disney’s streaming business and a string of underperforming Lucasfilm titles on Disney+.

Fortnite Star Wars Crossover Coincides with Lowest Player Count in Two Years

AI Darth Vader in Fortnite Sparks SAG-AFTRA Backlash Over Actors’ Voice Rights

Darth Vader has entered Fortnite again—and this time, he talks. Or rather, an AI-generated version of his iconic voice does. The new in-game companion feature allows players to interact with NPCs powered by artificial intelligence, and AI Darth Vader is among the latest additions. However, fans quickly noticed something strange: Vader wasn’t just spouting pre-written lines. He was responding to them.

Pedro Pascal Caught on Video Dancing Suggestively With Rainbow Colored Rod — Bizarre Public Behavior Continues Ahead of Major Disney Releases

Pedro Pascal Caught on Video Dancing Suggestively With Rainbow Colored Rod — Bizarre Public Behavior Continues Ahead of Major Disney Releases

Pedro Pascal was recently seen on video dancing suggestively and seemingly simulating licking a rainbow colored rod.

Pedro Pascal may be the most in-demand actor in Hollywood right now (for studios…not audiences…) — but his recent behavior is raising eyebrows for all the wrong reasons.

Star Wars Actress to Lead New Disney Buffy Series Alongside Sara Michelle Gellar

Star Wars Actress to Lead New Disney Buffy Series Alongside Sara Michelle Gellar

The new slayer has been chosen for the Buffy reboot — and she’s no stranger to Disney.

Ryan Kiera Armstrong, best known for her roles in Firestarter, Anne with an E, and most recently Disney+’s low-rated Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, has officially been cast as the lead in the upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot for Hulu. She’ll star opposite Sarah Michelle Gellar, who returns as the iconic Buffy Summers and now serves as executive producer on the project.