Another false narrative from Lucasfilm has been revealed. Ever since The Last Jedi hit theaters and, let’s say, ignited debate, Lucasfilm has been trumpeting a new trilogy of Star Wars films from director Rian Johnson. And much like many of the projects Lucasfilm announces – Patty Jenkins’ ...
Read MoreRey Skywalker-Palpatine-Nobody-Terwilliger just can’t catch a break. A Star Wars movie centering on Rey, the main character in the sequel trilogy played by Daisy Ridley, was first announced at Star Wars Celebration in 2023. The film, the title of which is believed to be Star Wars: New Jedi Order,...
Read MoreEvidence that Lucasfilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy is leaving her position is piling up. First came a report from Matthew Belloni of Puck claiming that three sources informed him that Kathleen Kennedy had informed Disney that she would be retiring soon. While rumors of her exit – of her own accord or by...
Read MoreReports of Kathleen Kennedy’s departure from Lucasfilm have been greatly exaggerated… or have they? Nobody knows, and a new interview Kennedy did with Deadline is muddying the waters even more. To recap, two days ago, Matthew Belloni of Puck ran a story claiming that Kathleen Kennedy was plannin...
Read MoreIt looks like it’s real this time. I know it’s hard to believe, as we’ve had false starts for years, rumors every couple of months, YouTube videos with BIG ALL-CAPS LETTERING declaring it was totally happening. But now, it’s not just wishful thinking or clickbait; the mainstream entertainmen...
Read MoreThe road to Rey is a rocky one for Lucasfilm. The new film starring the heroine of the Star Wars sequel trilogy played by Daisy Ridley, which is assumed to be called New Jedi Order, has had trouble getting a script finished. First, Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson were set to write it, but th...
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