Every so often, a name starts surfacing in search results not because of scandal or spectacle, but because of quiet curiosity. Everest Hobson Lucas is one of those names. She matters right now because searches for her identity keep climbing — often driven by confusion, outdated articles, or misreported headlines. And in a media landscape that moves fast and corrects slowly, clarity has value. This piece exists to provide that clarity. No speculation. No invasion of privacy. Just verified facts, context, and perspective. The Clear Facts, Without the Noise Everest Hobson Lucas is the daughter of George Lucas and Mellody Hobson . She was born on August 9, 2013, via gestational surrogacy, just months after her parents were married in June of the same year. She is their only child together and the first biological child for both of them. That much is confirmed. Everything beyond that becomes quieter —…
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James Cameron Says Star Wars Is the Reason He Became a Filmmaker
James Cameron didn’t just watch Star Wars.He saw his own imagination projected onto a movie screen. And that realization, he says, is what pushed him toward becoming a filmmaker. A moment of recognition, not imitation In a recent interview with CBS, Cameron reflected on the first time he experienced George Lucas’ 1977 space opera—and how unsettlingly familiar it felt. As a teenager, Cameron would listen to fast electronic music on headphones, imagining elaborate space battles filled with energy weapons and complex maneuvers. Then Star Wars arrived. “I would’ve thought, ‘They took that from my brain,’” Cameron said, before laughing at the idea. His actual conclusion was far more practical—and far more important. If the images in his head matched what audiences were lining up to see in the biggest movie in the world, then maybe his imagination had value. Maybe it was something people would actually pay to experience. That…
Bobby Moynihan Is Bringing His Voice to Star Wars: Beyond Victory — and That’s the Point
Star Wars has no shortage of epic heroes, but right now, it’s the side characters who are doing something interesting. In a new interview with Industrial Light & Magic, Bobby Moynihan talks about his role in Star Wars: Beyond Victory, ILM Immersive’s upcoming mixed-reality experience — and why this project feels different from traditional Star Wars storytelling. Not louder. Not bigger. Just more personal. What Beyond Victory actually is Star Wars: Beyond Victory is an immersive Star Wars experience being developed by ILM Immersive, the same team behind Vader Immortal and Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge. It’s designed for mixed reality, blending the physical space around the player with Star Wars environments and characters. Rather than placing players in the middle of galaxy-spanning events, the story focuses on a more grounded corner of the universe, with podracing culture playing a central role. Moynihan voices a key character in that world…
Lucasfilm Wins Key Court Ruling Over Peter Cushing’s Likeness in Rogue One
Nearly a decade after Rogue One reignited debates about digital resurrection in Hollywood, a UK court has delivered a decisive ruling that still echoes across Star Wars — and the wider film industry. Lucasfilm has successfully had a legal challenge dismissed over its use of Peter Cushing’s likeness as Grand Moff Tarkin. The decision doesn’t just close a long-running dispute. It clarifies where the legal ground currently stands as studios navigate the ethics and legality of bringing legacy characters back to the screen. What happened A UK Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of Lucasfilm, striking out a lawsuit brought by Tyburn Film Productions over the digital recreation of Peter Cushing in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Tyburn claimed that a 1993 agreement with Cushing — tied to an unrelated, unrealized project — gave it rights connected to the visual effects use of his likeness. On that basis,…
Harrison Ford to Receive SAG-AFTRA’s Highest Honor
Some careers don’t just age well—they become part of the culture. Harrison Ford’s is one of them. The Screen Actors Guild has officially confirmed that Ford will receive the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award, the guild’s highest honor for an actor, recognizing a body of work that helped define modern blockbuster cinema. This isn’t a legacy award handed out lightly. It’s the actors’ union tipping its hat to one of its own, and to a career that has quietly shaped generations of filmgoers. What was announced, and why it matters SAG-AFTRA has named Harrison Ford as the next recipient of its Life Achievement Award, an honor reserved for performers whose careers embody excellence, longevity, and impact within the industry. The award is decided by fellow actors, which gives it a particular weight. This isn’t about box office math or studio branding. It’s peer recognition for decades of work that still resonates….
Star Wars: Starfighter Has Wrapped Production — And Now the Real Work Begins
Lights, cameras… wrap! 🎬Director Shawn Levy has officially confirmed that principal photography on Star Wars: Starfighter has wrapped, meaning the next major theatrical chapter in the Star Wars saga is now moving into post-production and getting polished for its big debut. With the cameras down and editing underway, fans can now look ahead to Starfighter’s planned release — May 28, 2027 — marking one of the most anticipated theatrical entries in the franchise in years. A Fresh Star Wars Story, Built from Scratch What makes Starfighter particularly interesting isn’t just the wrap announcement — it’s the kind of movie it promises to be. Unlike many recent entries that revisited familiar characters, Starfighter is designed to be a stand-alone adventure. That means new faces, new corners of the galaxy, and a story that isn’t tied directly to past trilogies or sagas. Director Shawn Levy has emphasized that the film isn’t a…
Joonas Suotamo Reflects on The Force Awakens at 10 — “My Life Changed Forever”
Ten years after Star Wars: The Force Awakens brought the saga roaring back to the big screen, Joonas Suotamo, the actor who stepped into the towering role of Chewbacca, is looking back with equal parts gratitude, awe, and a few well-earned goosebumps. In a heartfelt anniversary post, Suotamo shared how walking onto the set of The Force Awakens quite literally changed his life—and how the emotion of that moment still hasn’t faded a decade later. Stepping Onto the Falcon According to Suotamo, one moment stands above the rest: meeting Harrison Ford just before stepping into the Millennium Falcon. For any Star Wars fan, that’s already a “pinch me” scenario. For someone about to help relaunch the entire franchise? That’s history pressing down on your shoulders—in the best possible way. Suotamo recalls not just the excitement, but the emotion on set. Cast and crew members were deeply aware that they weren’t…
Mark Hamill Says Luke Skywalker’s Ending in The Last Jedi Was “A Nice Exit” — And He Means It
Few topics in modern Star Wars spark debate quite like Luke Skywalker’s fate in The Last Jedi. But while fans have argued about it for years, the man who is Luke Skywalker has been remarkably consistent about one thing: Mark Hamill is at peace with how it ended. In a past interview with CBS This Morning, Hamill explained that not only did he accept Luke’s death—he felt it was the right moment to step away from the franchise. And in classic Hamill fashion, he framed it with grace rather than controversy. “You Want to Dignify a Good Exit” Hamill’s words were simple, thoughtful, and very on-brand for someone who’s spent decades navigating pop-culture immortality. “In fact, not only did I think that was the right time to leave that franchise, I thought that’s a nice exit. Because as much as you enjoy a good entrance, you want to dignify a…
Remembering Jeremy Bulloch: The Man Behind Boba Fett, Five Years On
Five years ago today, Jeremy Bulloch, the original actor who brought Boba Fett to life, passed away. And somehow, the galaxy still feels a little quieter without him. In a franchise filled with Jedi prophecies, space battles, and epic monologues, Bulloch became a legend by doing something radically different: almost nothing at all. No speeches. No dramatic backstory. Just presence, posture, and a jetpack that said, you should probably be afraid of this guy. The Bounty Hunter Who Didn’t Need Lines When Jeremy Bulloch first appeared as Boba Fett in The Empire Strikes Back (1980), the character had very little screen time and even fewer lines. Yet somehow, Boba Fett immediately stood out. That wasn’t an accident. Bulloch infused Fett with a quiet confidence that made him feel dangerous even when standing perfectly still. His movements were deliberate. His body language told a story. And in a saga where villains…
Sigourney Weaver Cheekily Breaks Down What It’s Like to Hang with A Group of Grogus on The Mandalorian & Grogu
If you ever wondered what it looks like when Alien royalty meets the galaxy’s cutest little green Force-sensitive, Sigourney Weaver has given us the delightfully nerdy behind-the-scenes scoop. And it’s just as charming as Grogu himself. In a recent interview, the legendary actress—who’s joining the cast of The Mandalorian & Grogu—let slip a wonderfully specific detail: that filming with Grogu actually meant spending time with a whole group of them. Yep, not just one. A group. And according to Weaver, they each brought something special to the set. “There’s the Grogu that walks sometimes, and the Grogu that does weird faces, and then there’s another Grogu that does that, whatever it is — the Force?” Weaver laughed, recalling the mechanics behind bringing the beloved character to life. A Multi-Grogu Ensemble (Seriously) Here’s the fun part: Grogu isn’t just one puppet or CGI creation. On set, multiple performers and puppeteers work…
Rian Johnson Says The Last Jedi and Wake Up Dead Man Are Spiritually Connected — And Suddenly Everything Clicks
Rian Johnson has never been shy about talking themes, subtext, or why The Last Jedi hit audiences the way it did. But his latest comment might be one of the most revealing things he’s ever said about the film—and it reframes The Last Jedi in a way that feels both heavier and more human. According to Johnson, there’s a “spiritual connection” between Star Wars: The Last Jedi and his upcoming Knives Out sequel, Wake Up Dead Man. And no, this isn’t about plot, genre, or cinematic Easter eggs. It’s about grief. Faith. And asking uncomfortable questions when the universe goes quiet. Star Wars, But Make It Spiritual (On Purpose) Johnson recently explained that when he wrote The Last Jedi, Star Wars wasn’t just a sci-fi sandbox—it was something closer to religion. And honestly? That tracks. Star Wars has always borrowed heavily from myth, belief systems, and spiritual ideas. The Force…
The Classiest Clapback in Star Wars History: Ron Howard Defends 9-Year-Old Jake Lloyd
Before The Phantom Menace even hit theaters in 1999, the Star Wars discourse machine was already warming up its hyperdrives—and somehow decided that a nine-year-old child was a perfectly acceptable target. Yes, really. Long before social media outrage cycles, YouTube essayists, and algorithm-fueled pile-ons, Newsweek published a piece criticizing Jake Lloyd’s performance as young Anakin Skywalker… before the film was even released. And that’s when Ron Howard stepped in—with a letter so calm, measured, and devastatingly polite that it still reads like a masterclass in public decency. A Letter That Aged Better Than Most Hot Takes Dated January 14, 1999, the letter came directly from Ron Howard, co-CEO of Imagine Entertainment and someone who, conveniently, actually knew what it meant to be a child actor under public scrutiny. Howard didn’t yell. He didn’t grandstand. He didn’t threaten.He simply dismantled the article with quiet precision. He called the critique of Jake…
John Cena’s Final WWE Moment Had an Obi-Wan Kenobi Energy — And That Wasn’t an Accident
When John Cena tapped out in his final WWE match, the moment felt different. Quieter. More deliberate. Less like a loss — and more like a decision. Now, Cena has implied that the choice was intentional, drawing inspiration from an unexpected place: Obi-Wan Kenobi. For fans watching in real time, it suddenly makes sense why that ending landed the way it did. A Choice, Not a Collapse In Star Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi doesn’t lose to Darth Vader because he’s overpowered. He chooses to stop fighting. He understands that his role has changed — that the future no longer depends on him winning, but on him stepping aside. Cena has suggested that his final WWE match followed a similar philosophy. Instead of going out on top, or dragging out one last heroic victory, he tapped out. A rare move for a performer whose entire legacy was built on endurance, strength, and…
Andor Writer Dan Gilroy Explains Why Mon Mothma’s Speech Felt So Real
One of the most powerful moments in Andor wasn’t an explosion, a chase, or a secret mission — it was Mon Mothma standing in the Senate and speaking the truth, knowing exactly what it would cost her. According to Andor screenwriter Dan Gilroy, that moment didn’t come from Star Wars lore alone. It came from anger — very real, very current anger — at what he was watching unfold in the real world. Writing Star Wars Through a Real-World Lens Gilroy has revealed that as he began writing the episode featuring Mon Mothma’s Senate speech, he was closely following contemporary politics. What he saw directly shaped the scene. He described watching senators and elected officials abandon democratic principles, choosing comfort, safety, or power over accountability. That frustration carried straight into the writing process. When Mon Mothma speaks in the Senate, she isn’t just addressing the Empire. She’s confronting a system…
Mark Hamill Reveals His Favorite Star Wars Quote — And It’s Not What You’d Expect
After more than four decades in a galaxy far, far away, Mark Hamill has delivered countless iconic lines as Luke Skywalker. But when asked to name his favorite Star Wars quote of all time, Hamill didn’t choose something heroic, philosophical, or Force-related. Instead, he picked a line that quietly runs through almost every Star Wars film. “My favorite from the space movies was, ‘I have a very bad feeling about this.’And they gave it to a character in every movie—somebody else said it!” It’s a choice that says a lot about Star Wars — and about Hamill’s affection for the saga’s shared traditions. A Line That Became a Tradition “I have a very bad feeling about this” isn’t tied to one character, one trilogy, or even one era. It’s a recurring phrase that has appeared across the original trilogy, the prequels, the sequels, animated series, and beyond. Sometimes it’s delivered…
Why Andor Worked: The Power of What the Show Didn’t Show
One of the most striking things about Andor wasn’t its action, its sets, or even its political tension — it was what the series deliberately chose not to show. That idea was recently summed up perfectly by Robert Emms, who portrayed Lonni Jung in Andor. Reflecting on the show’s storytelling approach, Emms explained that much of Andor’s power came from implication rather than spectacle — from moments where something important was felt, hinted at, or discussed, rather than shown outright. And that restraint, he argues, is exactly what made the series so effective. The Art of Leaving Space for the Audience According to Emms, Andor thrived on the unspoken. Scenes were often constructed around tension, subtext, and quiet understanding between characters rather than overt exposition or dramatic payoff. The result was a form of storytelling where: Instead of presenting every major event directly, Andor often allowed the audience to piece…
From KOTOR to Fate of the Old Republic: Casey Hudson’s Star Wars Return
When Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic was announced, one name immediately caught the attention of longtime RPG fans: Casey Hudson. Best known as the director of Knights of the Old Republic and the creative force behind the Mass Effect trilogy, Hudson is officially returning to Star Wars—this time as founder and CEO of Arcanaut Studios. Rather than revisiting the past, Fate of the Old Republic represents a new chapter in Hudson’s career and in Star Wars gaming. It’s a return to the Old Republic era built around player choice, narrative consequence, and cinematic storytelling—the same pillars that helped define some of the most influential role-playing games of the last two decades. Casey Hudson Casey Hudson is a Canadian video game director, producer, and studio executive best known for his work on narrative-driven role-playing games. He rose to prominence at BioWare, where he served as project director on Star…
Star Wars Legend Ahmed Best Wins Impact Award at The Game Awards
Ahmed Best has officially added another milestone to his career — and this one hits especially hard for Star Wars fans. At The Game Awards, Best received the Impact Award for South of Midnight, the video game he directed. The award recognizes projects that make a meaningful cultural, emotional, or social impact — and the moment marked a powerful full-circle achievement for one of Star Wars’ most misunderstood and ultimately vindicated figures. From Jar Jar Binks to Industry Recognition For Star Wars fans, Ahmed Best will always be remembered as the performer behind Jar Jar Binks, a character that became one of the most controversial in the franchise’s history. What often gets lost in that conversation is the toll that backlash took on Best personally — something he has spoken about openly in recent years. That context makes this award matter. Winning the Impact Award isn’t just recognition of South…
Harrison Ford on Han Solo as a Force Ghost: “I Have No F*ing Idea — And I Don’t Care”**
Few actors embrace their chaotic relationship with Star Wars quite like Harrison Ford. Whether he’s joking about wanting Han Solo killed off in 1983 or pretending not to know who “the kid with the light-up sword” is, Ford has always been delightfully Ford about the galaxy far, far away. So when fans began debating whether Han Solo’s appearance in The Rise of Skywalker was meant to be a Force ghost, Ford offered the most Harrison Ford possible response: “I have no f*ing idea what a Force ghost is. And I don’t care.”** And honestly? It’s perfect. The world of Star Wars loves its deep lore—Force ghosts, dyads, wills of the Force, ancient prophecies—but Ford has never been the kind of actor to obsess over metaphysics. His return in the final film wasn’t about canon mechanics. It was about giving closure to the complicated relationship between Han and his son, Ben…
Genevieve O’Reilly’s Mon Mothma Named One of the Best TV Performances of 2025 by Vulture
If Andor Season 1 belonged to Cassian, Season 2 unquestionably belonged to Senator Mon Mothma — and Vulture just made that official by naming Genevieve O’Reilly’s performance one of the best TV performances of 2025. Honestly? It’s about time the wider world caught up to what Star Wars fans have been yelling about since Episode 1. And yes, Vulture didn’t hold back. They straight-up said: “Emmy voters should be embarrassed until the end of time for failing to nominate any of Andor’s ensemble.” Throw the whole awards show in the trash and start over — that’s the energy. A Masterclass in Political Horror While Season 1 tracked Cassian’s transformation from drifter to revolutionary weapon, Andor Season 2 shifted focus. It handed its sharpest political blade to Mon Mothma — and Genevieve O’Reilly carved out one of the best character arcs in modern Star Wars. She begins the season composed, elegant,…
Elizabeth Dulau Named One of 2025’s Breakout Performers for Her Role as Kleya in Andor Season 2
Andor has never been a show that wastes a second of screen time, a line of dialogue, or—most importantly—a performance. So it feels more than fitting that IndieWire has officially named Elizabeth Dulau one of the breakout film and television performers of 2025 for her staggering work as Kleya Marki in Andor Season 2. If you thought Kleya was just Luthen’s shop assistant back in Season 1, Season 2 made it abundantly clear: she’s one of the rebellion’s sharpest minds, coldest operators, and most quietly devastating emotional centers. And Dulau delivers all of it with a level of control that borders on magic. A Handler, a Spy, a Strategist — and a Show-Stealer IndieWire summed it up perfectly: “It’s enough of an ask for an actor to be the force that keeps Stellan Skarsgård in line. Elizabeth Dulau did that job admirably in Andor Season 1.” Let’s pause there, because…
Daisy Ridley Reacts to the Fan Campaign for The Hunt for Ben Solo — And She Loves It
If you’ve spent any time online in the past few months, you’ve probably seen the rising tide of Star Wars fans rallying behind one very specific wish:a film or series centered on The Hunt for Ben Solo. And now, Daisy Ridley herself has finally responded — and she’s all in on the positivity. During a recent interview, Ridley opened up about how she feels watching fans across the world unite around the idea of a project exploring Ben Solo’s life, fall, and redemption arc. Her reaction? Pure joy. – “I Felt Joyful About How It Went Down” Ridley described the wave of support as something genuinely uplifting: “I do love when there is a collective of positivity. The way the internet seems to have rallied to try and get it to happen.” And she’s not wrong — the campaign has been surprisingly wholesome for a fandom that’s often known for……
Diego Luna Becomes the First Star Wars Actor Nominated for a Golden Globe Since Sir Alec Guinness
Every so often, Star Wars makes history in a way that doesn’t involve box-office records, new shows, or surprise cameos. Today, it’s something far rarer — and honestly, long overdue. Diego Luna has become the first actor since Sir Alec Guinness in 1977 to receive a Golden Globe nomination for a performance in a Star Wars project. Yes.It has been that long. Not since Guinness was nominated for his legendary portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars (later retitled A New Hope) has an actor from this galaxy far, far away been recognized in one of Hollywood’s biggest awards shows. Now Diego Luna has done it — and it’s thanks to Andor, one of the most critically acclaimed Star Wars stories ever put on screen. A Historic Nomination Decades in the Making Let’s put this into perspective. Since 1977, Star Wars has produced: And yet no actor from…
Could Tony Gilroy Return to Star Wars? His London Love Says Maybe
For a man who reshaped the Star Wars universe with one of the most grounded, emotionally rich, politically sharp stories ever made, Tony Gilroy has been pretty clear about one thing: he wasn’t planning on coming back. After Andor Season 2 wrapped, Gilroy spoke openly about the toll the show took on him — the intense production schedule, the pressure, the scale of the project. Most fans assumed that meant he was finished with Star Wars for good. But now he’s hinting that there is something that might pull him back. And surprisingly, it’s not the franchise itself. It’s London. “London Would Be the Bigger Draw Than Star Wars” In a recent interview, Gilroy explained what might lure him back to the galaxy far, far away, and the answer surprised many fans: “I would say the biggest temptation to return to Star Wars would be to go back and work…