Dave Filoni has become one of the most talked-about names in Star Wars over the past few years — not just as a writer/director, but as someone increasingly seen as the franchise’s creative compass. And according to Filoni himself, that job doesn’t look like what people assume. In a recent quote shared by ScreenRant, Filoni explained that creators sometimes expect to meet him and get handed some kind of canon compliance checklist. But that’s not how he works. “People get worried that they talk to me and I’m gonna have some Star Wars rule book. I know a lot of things about how things have been done, but I’m always curious about… what have you got? What do you want to do?… The biggest thing you want is to get artists to be expressive and express themselves in this time in ways that surprise us. Even if we’re using franchises…
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Someone Digitally Remastered Princess Leia’s “A Day To Celebrate” — And Somehow It Feels Like 2026 Needed This
There are many things the Star Wars fandom will do in the name of history. We will preserve rare toys.We will archive deleted trailers.We will analyze blurry set photos like they’re CIA documents. But nothing — nothing — fully prepares you for the fact that in the year 2026, someone has decided the world urgently needed a digitally remastered version of Princess Leia singing “A Day To Celebrate” from the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. And… honestly? They were right. 👉 Watch it here: Because if there’s one thing Star Wars fans love more than lightsabers and lore debates, it’s resurrecting cursed media and polishing it until it sparkles. The Holiday Special: the galaxy’s most haunted VHS tape The Star Wars Holiday Special holds a unique place in pop culture. It’s not just “bad.” It’s the kind of bad that becomes folklore. Like a ghost story that people swear they’ve…
George Lucas Donated $1 Million to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial — and His Message Still Hits Hard Today
Star Wars is usually where people go to escape the real world. But every once in a while, the galaxy far, far away loops back into something very real — and very human. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a story has been resurfacing online that feels especially worth remembering: George Lucas donated $1 million to help build the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C. And the quote Lucas shared about Dr. King back then?It still lands like a brick. The Lucas Donation: $1 Million Toward the MLK Memorial The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. wasn’t just built through government funding — it relied heavily on private donors. And among the names on that donor list is George Lucas, who contributed $1 million to the memorial project. This isn’t one of those “internet factoids” with no source, either — it was covered at the…
Kathleen Kennedy’s Lucasfilm Era Was Polarizing — But the Awards History Is Hard to Ignore
Kathleen Kennedy’s time as president of Lucasfilm will probably be debated forever — mostly on the internet, mostly loudly, and mostly with way too much confidence. But there’s one angle that cuts through the noise: Awards. Real ones. Industry ones. The kind you don’t win by having a loud fandom. And according to a new breakdown, the Kathleen Kennedy era at Lucasfilm has built a pretty serious awards track record — across Star Wars films, Disney+ series, and Lucasfilm’s broader output. So whether you view her as the architect of modern Star Wars or the reason your group chat still argues about The Last Jedi… This is what the awards history actually looks like. ✅ TV Shows — Total Awards Wins & Nominations (all award bodies) Here’s the scoreboard — total award wins and nominations across all major bodies during the Kathleen Kennedy era: TV Show Total Awards Wins Total…
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Echoes of the Empire Comic Announced, Bringing Luke, Leia & Chewie to Batuu
Galaxy’s Edge is about to get a lot more… canonical. A new five-issue comic series titled STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE – ECHOES OF THE EMPIRE has been announced, and it’s not just another tie-in that stays safely in the background. This one brings Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Chewbacca to Batuu — where they stumble upon a dangerous relic that pulls them into a direct collision course with the Empire. In other words: Galaxy’s Edge is getting the full Original Trilogy treatment. Why this matters now Batuu has been part of the Star Wars ecosystem for years, but it often lives in a strange space: extremely detailed, massively popular… and slightly disconnected from the main saga. This comic changes that dynamic. Putting Luke, Leia and Chewie in the middle of a Galaxy’s Edge story makes the theme park planet feel less like an “experience setting,” and more like a real…
Hollywood Reporter Says a “Sequel-Sequel Trilogy” Feels Inevitable — and Honestly, They Might Be Right
For years, Lucasfilm has treated the post-Rise of Skywalker future like an awkward family dinner conversation. Everyone knows it’s going to come up. Nobody wants to be the first to bring it up. But now The Hollywood Reporter is doing something the Star Wars industry press rarely does: saying the quiet part out loud. A “sequel-sequel trilogy” — basically Episodes X, XI and XII — doesn’t just feel possible. It feels inevitable. And while that idea isn’t confirmed by Lucasfilm, it’s suddenly the kind of “obvious next step” that’s getting harder to ignore. Why this matters now Star Wars is entering a strange new phase. Not because there’s a shortage of projects — but because there’s a shortage of certainty. Some movies are reportedly on hold. Some are being reworked. The Disney+ side continues to expand, but theatrical Star Wars still lacks what Marvel has always had: A clear flagship…
Kathleen Kennedy Says Casting Han Solo Was “An Impossible Situation” for Alden Ehrenreich
Kathleen Kennedy has spent years defending Lucasfilm’s big swings — and to be fair, Star Wars requires big swings. But in her latest Deadline exit interview, the outgoing Lucasfilm president offered a rare moment of direct, personal reflection on one of the most debated choices of the Disney era: asking Alden Ehrenreich to replace Harrison Ford as Han Solo. And Kennedy doesn’t sugarcoat it. Why this matters now With Kennedy stepping away from Lucasfilm leadership, these interviews aren’t just PR. They’re the closest thing we’ll get to an official post-mortem on modern Star Wars decision-making. And Solo: A Star Wars Story has always been one of the most interesting case studies: So Kennedy acknowledging regret here isn’t small. It’s a signal that Lucasfilm knows exactly what went wrong conceptually, even if the movie itself has aged better for many viewers. What Kathleen Kennedy said Kennedy praised Ehrenreich directly, but admitted…
Kathleen Kennedy Gives Major Updates on Star Wars Movies — Including Mangold “On Hold” and Kinberg’s “New Trilogy”
Star Wars isn’t short on announced projects — it’s short on clarity. But Kathleen Kennedy just delivered one of the most direct “here’s what’s actually happening” updates we’ve had in a while, giving status checks on multiple major in-development films. Some projects are alive. Some are stalled. And at least one is being framed as the next real centerpiece of Star Wars on the big screen. Why this matters now With Kennedy stepping away from Lucasfilm leadership and the studio shifting into a new structure (Filoni on creative direction, Brennan on business), fans are asking a simple question: Which Star Wars movies are real — and which ones are just names on a whiteboard? Kennedy’s answers don’t confirm release dates across the board, but they do confirm what’s moving forward, what’s paused, and what’s still possible. The big update: Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi is “on hold” Kennedy confirmed that…
Kathleen Kennedy Addresses Sexism in Star Wars Fandom: “They Unfairly Get Targeted”
Kathleen Kennedy’s exit interview tour isn’t just about movies, shows, and leadership structure. It’s also about something Star Wars has wrestled with for years — and too often refuses to talk about directly: the harassment and sexism aimed at women in the franchise, both on-screen and behind the camera. In her new Deadline interview, Kennedy speaks candidly about what female Star Wars actors and filmmakers face, and why she doesn’t sugarcoat it when new women enter the franchise. Why this matters now Lucasfilm is in the middle of a major transition — Kennedy stepping down, a new leadership structure forming, and Star Wars preparing for its next big era. But as that next era arrives, one thing hasn’t changed: women who become visible in Star Wars projects are still disproportionately targeted online. Kennedy putting that reality into words matters, because it’s not a fan theory or a vague PR statement….
Kathleen Kennedy Names the Lowest Point of Her Lucasfilm Era — and It’s About Fan Expectations
Kathleen Kennedy has said a lot over the years about Star Wars, leadership, pressure, and the sheer chaos of steering one of pop culture’s most emotionally-owned franchises. But in her latest Deadline interview — released as her Lucasfilm exit becomes official — she finally puts words to what she considers the low point of her time running the studio. And it’s not a box office number. Not a cancelled movie. Not a particular show. It’s the impossible math of trying to satisfy everyone. Why this matters now Kennedy stepping away from Lucasfilm isn’t just a management shuffle — it’s the end of a defining era for modern Star Wars. So every line from her exit interview matters, because this is the version of the story that will stick: what she felt went right, what went wrong, and what she believes the franchise actually struggled with. And her answer here touches…
From George Lucas’ Apprentice to Lucasfilm President: Dave Filoni’s Unlikely Rise
Dave Filoni didn’t just climb the Lucasfilm ladder. He basically became the ladder. With Filoni officially moving into the Co-President role at Lucasfilm in 2026, Star Wars is now being steered creatively by someone who started at the company in the most Star Wars way imaginable: as George Lucas’ apprentice. Not figuratively. Literally. And when you line up his career milestones, it’s hard not to see the shape of a story Lucas himself would’ve approved of. Why this matters now For years, Filoni has been treated by fans as the “keeper of the lore.” But this new role turns that unofficial reputation into an official mandate. Star Wars isn’t just being guided by a committee, or by shifting creative teams. Lucasfilm is putting its creative leadership into the hands of someone whose entire professional identity has been built inside the galaxy far, far away. And Filoni’s rise didn’t happen through…
Kathleen Kennedy Releases Statement on Leaving Lucasfilm: “A True Privilege”
Lucasfilm’s leadership transition just became a lot more personal. After Disney CEO Bob Iger offered an official corporate tribute, Kathleen Kennedy has now released her own statement regarding her exit from Lucasfilm — and it reads like exactly what it is: a goodbye letter to a studio she helped define for more than a decade. It’s reflective, grateful, and quietly forward-looking. Why this matters now Kennedy stepping away isn’t just a behind-the-scenes reshuffle. It’s the closing of a chapter that shaped modern Star Wars — from the sequel trilogy to Disney+ to Lucasfilm’s biggest recent creative pivot: television. That’s why her own words matter. This isn’t press speculation or a quote filtered through Disney PR. It’s Kennedy directly framing her legacy — and setting the tone for what she intends to do next. What Kathleen Kennedy said Kennedy confirmed the personal weight behind the moment by pointing straight back to…
Bob Iger Breaks Silence on Kathleen Kennedy Leaving Lucasfilm: “Deeply Grateful”
If you’re looking for the official Disney tone on Kathleen Kennedy’s exit from Lucasfilm, it’s here — and it’s exactly the kind of statement that carries more meaning than it seems at first glance. Disney CEO Bob Iger has now commented publicly on Kennedy’s departure, offering a glowing, carefully-worded tribute that positions her tenure as both historic and foundational to Lucasfilm’s modern era. Why this matters now Leadership changes at Lucasfilm always trigger speculation — not just about what happened behind closed doors, but about where Star Wars goes next. That’s why Iger stepping in matters. When Disney’s CEO addresses this kind of transition directly, it signals that Kennedy’s departure isn’t being framed internally as damage control or controversy. It’s being framed as a respected, planned shift — and Disney wants the public narrative to match that. What Bob Iger said In his statement, Iger emphasized two key points: Here’s…
Leia Is Bringing Her Battlefront II “Adventure” Look to Galaxy’s Edge — Starting April 29
Galaxy’s Edge is already getting a major identity shift on April 29 — and Lucasfilm is clearly not treating Leia Organa like a simple “meet-and-greet checkbox.” Instead, Disneyland’s version of Galaxy’s Edge will introduce Leia in a brand-new (but very familiar) outfit: her Star Wars Battlefront II “Adventure” appearance, complete with the crown braid. And yes: this is the first time this look has been brought to life in live-action form. Why this matters now The April 29 change isn’t just about swapping Kylo Ren for Darth Vader. This is Lucasfilm quietly rewriting how Galaxy’s Edge works as an experience: less “locked timeline,” more “Star Wars museum you can walk through”—but still with storytelling rules. Leia’s new costume is one of the clearest signs that this isn’t random nostalgia. It’s intentional, curated nostalgia. The kind that actually respects canon and what fans want to see. What Lucasfilm actually said In…
Disneyland Is Quietly Rewriting Galaxy’s Edge — Sequel Era Timeline Shelved Starting April 29
For years, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been Disney’s boldest Star Wars swing. Not because it had the most characters. But because it tried something far more ambitious: an in-universe Star Wars land where you were the main character — not a visitor waiting in line for a photo with Darth Vader. Now Disneyland is changing course. According to the Los Angeles Times, Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland will no longer be primarily set in the sequel trilogy era, and starting April 29, the land will shift toward a more “classic” Star Wars lineup — including Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia. And yes: that means Kylo Ren is being shelved as a walk-around character in the land. Why this matters now This is one of the biggest philosophical changes Disneyland has made to Galaxy’s Edge since it opened. The land’s original identity was built on a very…
Star Wars Outlaws Is Now on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass
If you’ve been curious about Star Wars Outlaws but didn’t feel like dropping full price just to see if the galaxy’s first open-world(ish) scoundrel adventure is your thing… This is your moment. Star Wars Outlaws is now available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, meaning subscribers can jump in right away across console, PC, and cloud. And yes — it also supports cross-save, letting you continue your progress on other platforms if you want to bounce between systems. Why this matters right now Game Pass drops aren’t just “nice to have.” They’re effectively a second launch. A game going to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass means: For Outlaws specifically, this matters because the game thrives when people talk about: More players = more momentum. What’s included with Game Pass Here’s the important part: you’re not limited to one device. With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate,…
Hayden Christensen Reveals He Wore Wigs While Playing Anakin in Revenge of the Sith
Every Star Wars era has its behind-the-scenes secrets. Some are massive lore decisions. Some are wild production challenges. And some are… hair. At a recent appearance, Hayden Christensen revealed that he wore wigs while portraying Anakin Skywalker in Revenge of the Sith — and he even kept one of them. “I kept one of the wigs from Episode III,” Christensen said, before adding: “Full disclosure, that’s not my real hair.” That’s the kind of Star Wars fact that’s both hilarious and completely believable. Why this matters now Hayden Christensen has been having a major Star Wars renaissance in recent years. Between his return as Anakin and his growing presence at fan events, there’s been a noticeable shift: he’s not just revisiting the role — he’s owning it. And moments like this are part of why. Fans don’t just love new story content. They love the human details — the kind…
Hasbro Star Wars Fanstream Reveals New Black Series and Vintage Collection Figures (Scar Squadron Returns)
Hasbro is back with another Star Wars Fanstream, and if you’re a collector, you already know what that means: A few minutes of excitement… followed by a lot of “okay but do I really need this?” budgeting. In the latest stream (posted to YouTube), Hasbro revealed a fresh lineup of upcoming releases for both The Black Series (6-inch) and The Vintage Collection (3.75-inch) — including some seriously collector-friendly picks like Scar Squadron returning in Black Series form. The big theme of this Fanstream: collector-focused packs This wasn’t just a “here’s another repaint” kind of show. Hasbro leaned into what collectors actually react to right now: Basically: you can feel the strategy. The Vintage Collection reveals (3.75-inch) The Vintage Collection segment delivered exactly what you’d expect from a Hasbro stream that wants to keep OT collectors happy. Highlights include: It’s a really solid mix:You get the “classic shelf” upgrade pieces (Veers,…
Hayden Christensen Says Robert De Niro Visited the Revenge of the Sith Set During the Mustafar Duel
Some Star Wars behind-the-scenes stories sound like the kind of rumor that would normally live forever in the “no way that happened” category. And then Hayden Christensen casually drops one that’s so specific it becomes instantly believable. According to Fan Expo New Orleans (FANEXPONOLA), Christensen recently shared that Robert De Niro once visited the set of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith — and it happened during one of the most iconic filming moments in the entire prequel trilogy: Obi-Wan Kenobi vs Anakin Skywalker on Mustafar. “Is that Robert De Niro?” — Hayden remembers the moment clearly Hayden told the story like it was just another normal day on set… except it wasn’t. He says: The idea of De Niro watching lightsabers swing in front of lava is already wild. But then the story gets even better. The push-up moment that made Hayden’s day Hayden also shared…
Disney’s Millennium Falcon Ride Was Supposed to Have Five Different Missions — But Guests Only Got One
For years, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run has had one major problem: It’s fun… but it’s also weirdly easy to “solve.” After a few rides, you know the beats. You know the mission. You know what happens. And for an attraction built around interactivity, that’s a replayability issue. Now we finally know why. According to reporting highlighted by WDWNT — drawing from a recent Wall Street Journal feature on Walt Disney Imagineering — the ride was originally designed to include five different missions, but opened with only one due to budget and time constraints. And yes… it explains a lot. Why this matters right now This isn’t just a “fun Star Wars trivia” detail. It matters because Disney is finally upgrading Smugglers Run with a new mission featuring Din Djarin and Grogu, launching May 22, 2026. So suddenly, the idea of “multiple missions” isn’t hypothetical anymore. It’s a concept Disney is…
Lucasfilm Games Relaunched 5 Years Ago Today — and It Quietly Changed Star Wars Gaming Forever
Five years ago today, Lucasfilm did something that didn’t look dramatic at the time… but ended up reshaping the entire Star Wars gaming landscape. They relaunched Lucasfilm Games as their dedicated licensing brand — a modern banner for Star Wars games (and other Lucasfilm properties) moving forward. And honestly? In hindsight, it was one of the smartest moves the company has made in the post-Disney era. Not because it guaranteed instant masterpieces — but because it signaled something fans had been begging for: more variety, more studios, and more freedom. Why this matters right now Star Wars games used to feel like they were on one highway. Same publisher. Same pipeline. Same release rhythm. Since Lucasfilm Games returned, Star Wars gaming has felt much more like a living ecosystem — with multiple teams, multiple genres, and multiple bets happening at once. Even when not every project hits, the direction has…
Two New Key Operations Just Dropped for Star Wars: Shatterpoint — and They’re Not “Just More Objectives”
Atomic Mass Games just quietly made Star Wars: Shatterpoint a lot more interesting. Not with a new squad box.Not with a flashy trailer. But with two brand-new Key Operations — scenario-style missions that don’t just tweak scoring, but genuinely change how matches feel on the table. They’re called: And if you’ve ever thought Shatterpoint’s objective play can start to “solve itself” after enough games, this update is exactly the kind of shake-up the game needed. Why this matters right now Key Operations are where Shatterpoint becomes more than a skirmish game. They’re the part of the system that makes fights feel like scenes from Star Wars — chases, sabotage, hidden knowledge, last-second reversals, and objectives that aren’t just “stand here and score.” So when Atomic Mass Games drops two new operations at once, it’s not a minor rules PDF. It’s basically two new “game modes.” Quick context: what is a…
ANA’s C-3PO Star Wars Plane Has Been Officially Retired — End of a Flying Fan Favorite
Some Star Wars memorabilia sits behind glass. Some gets sealed in plastic. And then there was ANA’s C-3PO jet — a full-sized passenger plane that spent years turning airports into accidental Star Wars photo ops. Now it’s officially over. The C-3PO themed ANA aircraft has been retired and will no longer be used in service, marking the end of one of the most recognizable real-world Star Wars collaborations ever put into the sky. Why this matters now The Star Wars franchise has collaborated with everything from sneakers to luxury brands. But very few partnerships have been as public — and as weirdly iconic — as ANA’s Star Wars jets. Because this wasn’t a limited-edition collectible. It was something you could actually see at the gate. And with the C-3PO aircraft now retired, the era of Star Wars-themed ANA jets is effectively closing in a way fans can actually feel. What…
Mia Goth on Star Wars: Starfighter: “It Was Incredible”
There’s a kind of joy that can only come from being part of a big, collaborative movie set — and Mia Goth says Star Wars: Starfighter delivered exactly that. Speaking with Collider about her experience working on the film, Goth didn’t hold back when describing what it was like to step into the Star Wars galaxy. She called it “incredible” and “the most fun on a film set” she’s had — high praise from an actor with a wide range of acclaimed roles. Not just another gig What makes her comments stand out isn’t just enthusiasm — it’s specificity. Goth highlighted director Shawn Levy as a big part of what made the experience special. She described him as “electric,” praising his energy, his connection with the cast and crew, and how that vibe shaped the atmosphere on set. That kind of rapport isn’t always visible to audiences, but it’s often…