Jurassic World Rebirth director Gareth Edwards has exited the film’s planned sequel following creative differences with Universal Pictures.
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Leslye Headland Abruptly Departs Netflix Project ‘Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ Amid ‘The Acolyte’ Ratings Fallout
Leslye Headland, Harvey Weinstein’s former personal assistant and the creator of Disney’s The Acolyte, has suddenly exited her latest Netflix project, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
RUMOR: Disney’s Billion-Dollar ‘Star Wars’ Hotel to Become Costly Office Space as Company Buries Failed Galactic Starcruiser Project
Disney’s ill-fated Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, the overpriced and short-lived hotel experience that shut down after barely a year, will not be repurposed for guests, according to a rumor from The Wrap. It will instead reportedly transform into office space for Walt Disney Imagineering.
James Mangold Says He Doesn’t Want His Star Wars Movie to ‘Be Handcuffed’ By George Lucas’s Lore
James Mangold recently spoke about his upcoming Star Wars movie, noting that he doesn’t want to be “handcuffed” by George Lucas’s lore.
Rey Star Wars Movie Hires Third Writer as Kathleen Kennedy Struggles to Deliver on Lofty Promises
The Daisy Ridley-led Star Wars Rey movie has officially tapped its third writer, George Nolfi, in what seems like another chapter in the ongoing saga of delays and turbulence under Kathleen Kennedy’s leadership at Lucasfilm.
Exclusive: Insider Claims Rachel Zegler Snow White Box Office Could Derail Rey Movie, Frozen 3
A source with an excellent track record has reached out to That Park Place with information regarding Disney projects in development that we believe is tantalizing and worthy of significant consideration. According to our contact, The Walt Disney Company is taking a wait-and-see approach to Frozen 3 and Rey Movie scripts with special attention given to how Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler, performs at the box office in 2025. Despite Moana 2 managing to cross the billion dollar mark worldwide, many feel the film was a cash grab that has harmed the franchise more broadly, especially in regards to its future consumer enthusiasm. If Snow White dramatically underperforms Disney’s desires, it could point to necessary retooling given the current sociopolitical landscape looks nothing like Disney had likely projected when many of these projects were first announced.
The Acolyte Viewership Failure Exposed by Official Third-Party Report, Star Wars’ Downfall Revealed as Access Media Tries to Spin This as a Positive
This past weekend, numerous access media outlets and Star Wars-centric publications celebrated the perceived success of The Acolyte following the release of Luminate’s 2024 Film and TV report. Headlines and X posts boasted that The Acolyte was Disney+‘s second most-watched series of the year, accumulating 2.7 billion minutes of viewership. However, when the surface-level accolades are set aside and the numbers are examined in greater detail, this supposed victory turns into a major loss and a stark reflection of Disney’s ongoing struggles with the Star Wars franchise and streaming platform Disney+.
Star Wars Eyes Ryan Gosling for Starring Role in New Movie by Deadpool and Wolverine Director, But Will it Actually Happen?
In a surprising announcement, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Ryan Gosling is in talks to star in Shawn Levy’s upcoming Star Wars movie, which has reportedly been languishing in development for the past two years.
RUMOR: Star Wars May Bring Natalie Portman Back to Reprise Padmé Amidala for Ahsoka Season 2
The Star Wars fandom is abuzz with conflicting reports about Natalie Portman’s possible return to the galaxy far, far away. YouTuber Kristian Harloff claims that Portman is in talks to reprise her role as Padmé Amidala in the second season of Ahsoka. If true, this would mark her first appearance in the Star Wars universe since 2005’s Revenge of the Sith.
Baylan Skoll Has Been Recast for Ahsoka Season 2 With Game of Thrones Alum Set to Join Star Wars Series, But Will Anyone Watch?
Ahsoka Season 2 is moving forward at Lucasfilm and Disney Plus. Fan-favorite character Baylan Skoll (one of the only popular characters to come out of the show) has reportedly been recast, replacing the late Ray Stevenson with Game of Thrones actor, Rory McCann.
Hasbro Pulls the Plug on Hasbro Pulse Asia After Disastrous Rollout Amid Backlash Over Pricing and Policies
In a surprise move reminiscent of Target’s attempt to enter the Canadian market only to beat a hasty retreat a year later, toymaker Hasbro announced on January 9, 2025 that its online toy store, Habro Pulse, will no longer serve the Asian market.
The Acolyte Actress Jodie Turner-Smith Demands $28K Monthly Alimony From Ex Because of ‘How Difficult It Is to Be a Black Woman’
Jodie Turner-Smith, best known for her role as Mother Aniseya in the failed and canceled Star Wars series The Acolyte, is making waves in her ongoing divorce from Dawson’s Creek star (and more importantly The Mighty Ducks star) Joshua Jackson.
According to court documents and insider leaks, Turner-Smith is demanding $28,641 per month in alimony, $8,543 per month in child support, as well as a staggering $250,000 in legal fees. Her reasoning? The challenges of “being a Black woman.”
Skeleton Crew is Star Wars’ Greatest Failure, Record Low Ratings Could Mean Star Wars is a Dead Brand
Skeleton Crew, the latest live-action Star Wars series on Disney+, has achieved a dubious milestone by failing to chart on any major streaming ratings measurement platform. This puts the show at the bottom of the franchise’s already struggling offerings, earning the unenviable title of the lowest-performing Star Wars project to date.