Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor who played a pivotal role in shaping Star Wars, is dead at the age of 80.
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Gina Carano Comments on Her Disney Cancelation
Gina Carano was positioned to become a key player in Star Wars before her cancelation by Disney. Her character, Cara Dune, quickly emerged as a fan favorite on the then-breakout Disney+ series The Mandalorian, with reports even suggesting a potential spin-off was in development. However, following a controversial social media post, Disney publicly cut ties with the actress.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Set to Open Lower Than ‘Solo’ at Box Office
Early box office tracking suggests that The Mandalorian and Grogu is trailing behind Solo, leading many industry watchers to say, “This is not the way.”
Audience Anticipation Survey Shows No One is Interested in ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
By the time The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters this May, it will have been nearly seven years since there was a Star Wars film on the big screen. Many observers might expect some degree of anticipation. However, a recent survey of moviegoers suggests that interest in the upcoming film is surprisingly muted.
Writers Say Lucasfilm Won’t Allow Mara Jade in ‘Star Wars’
Mara Jade is one of the most popular Star Wars characters excluded from the official continuity. Now, writers working within Disney’s established timeline say Lucasfilm is not permitting her adaptation. While those comments apply primarily to the literary side of the galaxy far, far away, they reinforce a broader impression. Mara Jade appears to have little chance of making the jump to the screen.
Steven Soderbergh Says ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’ Isn’t Happening Even After Disney Leadership Change
According to Steven Soderbergh, The Hunt for Ben Solo—like its central character—is dead. The proposed Star Wars film was developed by Soderbergh, Jules Asner (writing under her pseudonym Rebecca Blunt), and star Adam Driver. While then–Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and future president and COO Dave Filoni reportedly supported the concept, Driver has said Disney executives ultimately rejected it.
Mark Hamill Praises Dave Filoni Following Kathleen Kennedy Exit, But Will Star Wars Change Course?
Mark Hamill is speaking candidly once again about the direction of Star Wars—and this time, his tone is notably different as he heaps lavish praise on new Lucasfilm boss Dave Filoni. With Kathleen Kennedy stepping away from Lucasfilm after more than a decade at the...
Disney Has a Huge Streaming Problem: Bluey Is Now More Popular than Star Wars and Marvel Combined
The Walt Disney Company has a huge problem on their hands. Bluey is now, hands-down, more popular than Star Wars and Marvel combined... and Disney doesn't own Bluey. They license the cartoon dogs from the BBC! For years, the conventional wisdom around Disney+ has been...
‘Star Wars’ Sequel Performer Claims Disney Trilogy Will Become as Beloved as Prequels
The Disney era of Star Wars has been, to put it mildly, deeply divisive. The sequel trilogy—The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker—sparked the debate and has remained at the heart of it ever since. Yet one performer from the films believes audiences will eventually come around, even going so far as to claim the sequels could become as beloved as the prequel trilogy of the early 2000s.
‘Project Hail Mary’ Star Ryan Gosling Missed Tom Cruise Filming a ‘Star Wars’ Scene by One Day
Ryan Gosling has received three Academy Award nominations, and his new movie, Project Hail Mary, is one of the first big hits of 2026. But even he seems to have missed out on a once-in-a-lifetime moment. While on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the star shared how he wasn’t there the day Tom Cruise picked up a camera and helped shoot Star Wars.
Empire Magazine Editor Debunks Rumor that ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Didn’t Use ‘The Volume’
Ben Travis, deputy online editor at Empire Magazine, recently addressed some confusion surrounding The Mandalorian and Grogu. A now-deleted post from fan account Star Wars Holocron claimed that The Volume was not used during production of the film, citing Empire as its source.
Warwick Davis Honored with OBE By Prince William
Warwick Davis was awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) on Wednesday. The honor was presented at Windsor Castle by Prince William as part of the 2026 New Year Honours. Known for roles in Star Wars and the Harry Potter series, Davis received the award for his contributions to entertainment and charitable work.
Kathleen Kennedy Confirms That Grogu Will Not Speak
In the marketing for The Mandalorian and Grogu, fans have seen the baby alien nodding, using the Force, and eating cookies. However, Kathleen Kennedy recently confirmed to Variety that Grogu will not speak.