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Kathleen Kennedy Admits to “a Bit of Relief” in Stepping Down From Lucasfilm After 14 Years
The longtime producer, handpicked by George Lucas to lead his company, reflected on her time at the top of the ‘Star Wars’ franchise in an interview on Wednesday.
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‘Star Wars’: Jon Watts to Direct Next Movie for Lucasfilm
Simon Kinberg is writing the new trilogy that is said to be next episodes of the Skywalker Saga.
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‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Opens to Series-Low $98M in North America. Does It Even Matter?
In the post-pandemic era, any title opening to that level would be celebrated, while out-of-this-world exits, especially among kids, could fuel a long run and win over a new generation of fans. Globally, the movie has already amassed more than its production budget, or $167 million through May 25
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‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Targets $80M-Plus U.S. Box Office Launch Amid Scrutiny Heavier Than Jabba the Hutt
Jon Favreau's feature adaptation of his Disney+ series is making a big play for families thanks to Grogu, aka Baby Yoda.
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‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’: First Reactions
The first 'Star Wars' film in seven years hits theaters on May 22.
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Gina Carano’s Long Way Back
After a bruising split with Lucasfilm and a quietly resolved lawsuit, the former 'Mandalorian' star is rebuilding on her own terms, rekindling ties with Jon Favreau — Pedro Pascal, not so much — and stepping back into the cage for a high-stakes Netflix fight that could reset her Hollywood future.
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‘Mandalorian & Grogu:’ Lucasfilm to Sneak 25 Minutes at Imax Fan Event
Directed by Jon Favreau, the movie is a continuation of Disney+’s streaming series and brings Grogu, aka Baby Yoda, to the big screen for the first time.
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‘Ahsoka’ Actress Claudia Black Details Why She Exited Season 2 Over Pay: “Something Needs to Change”
Black, who played Nightsister Klothow in the 'Star Wars' series, also gets candid about the challenges of working in Hollywood as a woman, specifically a single mother.
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Oscar Isaac “Not So Open to Working With Disney” on ‘Star Wars’ Return After Kimmel Suspension: “If They Can Not Succumb to Fascism, That Would Be Great”
Isaac, who played Poe Dameron in the 'Star Wars' sequels, hit out at the studio in the days after the Disney-owned ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel's late night series off the air in September.
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Why Disney Shot Down Adam Driver’s Ben Solo ‘Star Wars’ Sequel: “It Is No More”
The actor claimed that Lucasfilm initially "loved the idea" for the Steven Soderbergh-directed sequel, which would have taken place after 2019’s 'The Rise of Skywalker.'
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Disney, Lucasfilm Settle Lawsuit From Gina Carano Over ‘Mandalorian’ Firing
The actress accused the entertainment giant of discriminating against her for voicing certain opinions on hot-button issues.
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Stormtrooper Helmet From ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ Sells for $256K at Auction
Other props from the franchise, including lightsabers wielded by Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Liam Neeson (Qui-Gon Jinn) and Ray Park (Darth Maul), also were sold.
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