On Monday, Caleb Williams reported on X that a director has been selected for the new trilogy written by Simon Kinberg. However, Williams claimed that Kinberg himself was never considered for the position.
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The Pedro Pascal Stephen Colbert Kiss Exposed Hollywood’s Double Standard Ahead of The Mandalorian and Grogu Opening
When Pedro Pascal appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, much of the online reaction framed the interaction as harmless comedy. The moment in question involved Pascal repeatedly escalating physical affection and ultimately pressuring host Stephen Colbert into...
“The Mandalorian and Grogu” Faces Steep Challenge to Break into Jon Favreau’s Top Five Box Office Films
The Mandalorian and Grogu is on the way to theaters starting Thursday, May 21st, but where might it stand at the end of its run in comparison to director Jon Favreau's other box office blockbusters? Adjusted for inflation, the answer just might surprise you! This...
Damon Lindelof Says His Rey Movie Would Have Explored the Divide Between Old and New Star Wars Fans
Damon Lindelof has finally spoken about his scrapped Star Wars Rey movie, and it sounds like it was going to be another Hollywood lecture about fandom. For years, Lucasfilm has struggled to figure out what exactly comes next for the Star Wars sequel trilogy era. The...
First 10 Minutes of ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ is Now Available in ‘Fortnite’
Disney and Lucasfilm are taking a very unusual approach to marketing The Mandalorian and Grogu. Instead of debuting footage exclusively in theaters, at conventions, or through a major televised event, the company has now dropped the first 10 minutes of the upcoming...
Disney’s ‘Mandalorian’ Movie May Only Feature Five Minutes of Pedro Pascal On Screen
For years, fans have joked that Pedro Pascal is little more than a glorified voice actor in The Mandalorian. Now, with early reviews for The Mandalorian and Grogu hitting the internet ahead of the film’s theatrical debut, that criticism is exploding all over again....
Jon Favreau Says He Doesn’t Know Why Disney Made ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ a Movie
Lucasfilm’s return to theaters with The Mandalorian and Grogu has already sparked a major debate among Star Wars fans, with many wondering why this Disney+ show was turned into a movie at all. And now even director Jon Favreau appears uncertain about why Disney chose...
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Teeters on Edge of ‘Rotten’ as First Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Drop
The early reviews for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu are painting an ugly picture for Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company. The film debuted at a Rotten 58% on Rotten Tomatoes before briefly climbing to 62% as more reviews rolled in. Since then, however, the...
Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Scoop Goes Viral, Media Hides Original Source
In an exclusive report published on May 3, WDW Pro claimed that Lucasfilm is considering massive changes to the Star Wars continuity. The report was based on information from inside sources, observations at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge park, and analysis of streaming data for Star Wars-related projects.
‘Mortal Kombat II’ Suffers Massive Second Weekend Drop as ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Looms
The box office momentum for Mortal Kombat II appears to be fading fast. After debuting at number one domestically just one week ago, Warner Bros.’ martial arts sequel suffered a steep second weekend decline, dropping 66% in North America. The film added roughly $13...
Disney’s “Random” Pedro Pascal Disneyland Surprise Quickly Exposed as Influencer Marketing Stunt
Disney’s latest attempt to generate hype for The Mandalorian and Grogu is being called out online after fans noticed that a supposedly spontaneous Pedro Pascal appearance at Disneyland may not have been authentic at all. The controversy began after Pedro...
Don’t Blame Favreau: “The Mandalorian and Grogu” Is a Horrible Mess Because of Dave Filoni
Reactions to the premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu are coming in (even if they're still embargoed)... and let's just say they're not good. Folks we've talked to have said it's a train wreck. It's a filler episode for a season never made from a TV show that jumped...
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Early Reactions Are Mixed
Early reactions to The Mandalorian and Grogu have been less than enthusiastic. As the first new Star Wars film to reach theaters in seven years — following a string of divisive Disney+ series — Disney was likely hoping the movie could reconnect both longtime fans and more casual audiences.