The opening crawl is returning for future Star Wars movies

The opening crawl is returning for future Star Wars movies

Star Wars will soon be returning to the big screen, as Lucasfilm President Kathy Kennedy announced the company's theatrical plans at the recent Star Wars Celebration. And when that happens, one of the iconic hallmarks of the franchise will return as well: the opening crawl. "The crawl's coming back," Kennedy told Entertainment Weekly at Celebration [...]

Star Wars Celebration could be a golden opportunity for Lucasfilm. Instead, it’s a complete mess for most fans

Star Wars Celebration could be a golden opportunity for Lucasfilm. Instead, it’s a complete mess for most fans

We are on the eve of Star Wars Celebration 2023 London, and there's a lot of excitement over what the weekend holds in store. But it could be a whole lot more. Yesterday StarWars.com posted an article about how to watch from home, but the headline is a bit deceiving: you won't be able to [...]

Lucasfilm will reportedly unveil future Star Wars film plans at Celebration

Lucasfilm will reportedly unveil future Star Wars film plans at Celebration

Bob Iger said recently that Disney would be leaning into their established brands, and that will include an anticipated return to theaters for the Star Wars franchise. The Hollywood Reporter recently ran an article about how Disney is re-thinking and evaluating their approach to Marvel and Star Wars, and as a result they are going [...]

The Last Jedi turns 5: Rian Johnson would be sad if he never makes another Star Wars film

The Last Jedi turns 5: Rian Johnson would be sad if he never makes another Star Wars film

Five years ago, on December 15, 2017, the eighth chapter of the Star Wars Skywalker Saga was released, The Last Jedi, to a successful box office run and impressive critical acclaim. Three months before the film's release, in September, Lucasfilm made a director change for Episode IX, the sequel to The Last Jedi, and reportedly [...]

George Lucas is an executive producer on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

George Lucas is an executive producer on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Indiana Jones 5 saw the official reveal of a new title, new trailer, and new poster on Thursday, as we got our first real look at Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The movie marks the end of an era for one of Hollywood's most iconic film franchises, as it will be the fifth [...]

In a stunning move, Bob Iger is returning as Disney CEO effective immediately

In a stunning move, Bob Iger is returning as Disney CEO effective immediately

The Walt Disney Company announced on Sunday evening that Bob Iger is returning as the company's Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, with current CEO Bob Chapek stepping down. It's a stunning and unexpected move, announced by the Disney Board. “We thank Bob Chapek for his service to Disney over his long career, including navigating the [...]

Lucasfilm is reportedly exploring an Indiana Jones show for Disney+

Lucasfilm is reportedly exploring an Indiana Jones show for Disney+

Next summer, Indiana Jones is returning to theaters for one last ride with Harrison Ford as the iconic character. But it might not be the last we see of the beloved archaeologist. According to Variety, Lucasfilm and Disney are "actively looking to develop an Indiana Jones TV show for Disney+," mentioning that the idea has [...]

Michelle Rejwan reportedly stepping down as Senior VP at Lucasfilm, but will continue producing for the company

Michelle Rejwan reportedly stepping down as Senior VP at Lucasfilm, but will continue producing for the company

According to Deadline, Michelle Rejwan has stepped down as Senior Vice President for Live Action Development & Production at Lucasfilm. The article says that she is returning to being a producer and has signed a deal with Lucasfilm and Walt Disney Studios, where she will continue to work out of Lucasfilm's office. Rejwan started as [...]

New trailers for The Mandalorian, Tales of the Jedi, Andor, and Willow released at Saturday’s D23 Lucasfilm event!

New trailers for The Mandalorian, Tales of the Jedi, Andor, and Willow released at Saturday’s D23 Lucasfilm event!

It's a great day to be a Star Wars fan! This afternoon at the D23 Expo, Lucasfilm and Marvel combined forces for a superstar panel teasing much of their upcoming content. Lucasfilm was up first, and they delivered in a big way. Hosted by Kathy Kennedy, Lucasfilm promoted Andor, Willow, Tales of the Jedi, The [...]

With Bob Chapek’s tenure as Disney CEO continuing to disappoint, Star Wars fans should be thankful for Lucasfilm’s Kathy Kennedy

With Bob Chapek’s tenure as Disney CEO continuing to disappoint, Star Wars fans should be thankful for Lucasfilm’s Kathy Kennedy

Storm clouds continue to swirl at the Walt Disney Company surrounding the tenure of CEO Bob Chapek. His ascension to the post was made a more difficult transition both by the fact that he was replacing one of the most influential executives in Disney history in Bob Iger, along with the fact that the global [...]