When Oscar Isaac last appeared in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, he looked like a man ready to put the galaxy behind him. And now, years later, it seems he really meant it. The actor has made it clear he’s not coming back to a galaxy far, far away — at least not until Disney gets its house in order when it comes to, as he puts it, “free speech.” The Galaxy According to Oscar Isaac In a recent chat on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Isaac opened up about his post-Star Wars outlook and didn’t shy away from some pointed remarks about Disney. When asked whether he’d ever return as the lovable Resistance pilot Poe Dameron, Isaac didn’t dance around it: “I think I’d have to see Disney figure out its free speech problem before I’d consider going back.” That’s about as subtle as a thermal detonator. The comment follows…
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Disneyland Game Rush Launches Tomorrow in Fortnite – A Magical Crossover Between Disney and Epic Games
The wait is nearly over — Disney and Fortnite are joining forces for one of the most ambitious collaborations yet. Disneyland Game Rush officially launches tomorrow, bringing theme park magic and Star Wars action into Fortnite’s Creative mode in a way we’ve never seen before. This event marks a major step forward in the ongoing Disney–Epic partnership, combining nostalgia, innovation, and the Force — all in one massive playground. What Is Disneyland Game Rush? Disneyland Game Rush is a brand-new Fortnite Creative experience that transforms iconic Disneyland attractions into playable mini-games. Players will be able to: It’s part nostalgia, part adventure — and all Disney magic. Why This Collaboration Matters The Disney–Fortnite crossover isn’t just another pop culture event — it’s a glimpse into the future of shared digital worlds. Disney’s major investment in Epic Games has paved the way for projects like Disneyland Game Rush, merging real-world locations with…
On This Day 13 Years Ago: Disney Bought Lucasfilm and Announced the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy
Thirteen years ago today, on October 30, 2012, the entertainment galaxy shifted forever. Disney officially announced its acquisition of Lucasfilm for a staggering $4.05 billion — and with it, the promise of a new Star Wars sequel trilogy. It was one of those rare cultural moments where business news and fandom collided, leaving fans equal parts thrilled, cautious, and curious about what the future of the galaxy far, far away would look like. A $4 Billion Deal That Changed the Galaxy When Disney announced the purchase of Lucasfilm from George Lucas, it wasn’t just buying a film studio — it was acquiring one of the most influential franchises in cinematic history. Lucas had built Star Wars into a global empire spanning movies, TV, games, comics, and merchandise, and Disney saw it as the perfect addition to its growing portfolio alongside Pixar and Marvel. The deal included Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light…
The Canceled The Hunt for Ben Solo: A Star Wars What-Could-Have-Been
When Adam Driver revealed that he and Steven Soderbergh had quietly developed a new Star Wars film centered on his character Ben Solo, fans sat up and took notice. But what started as one of the most anticipated continuations after the sequel trilogy turned into one of the most frustrating “almosts” in Star Wars lore. The working title: The Hunt for Ben Solo. The story: Ben Solo alive and missing after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, his fate’s a mystery, and the galaxy’s obsession is on. The team: Soderbergh directing, Driver starring, and Scott Z. Burns penning a reportedly finalised script. What’s shocking is how far the project got before it died. Reports say the script was complete, the budget and start date proposed, Lucasfilm had approved internally—but when it hit the desk of Bob Iger and Alan Bergman at Disney, it was rejected. Their reason?…
Disney Rumored to Plot an Endgame-Level Saga for Upcoming Star Wars Movies
The galaxy might be gearing up for its biggest cinematic crossover yet—if the latest whispers are true. According to well-known industry insider Daniel RPK, Disney is quietly mapping out a multi-film Star Wars plan that could culminate in an “Avengers: Endgame”-style blockbuster event. Yes, we’re talking lightsabers, hyperspace jumps, and possibly more than one familiar face returning to the big screen. And at the center of it all? Daisy Ridley’s Rey Skywalker. Rey Skywalker: The Starting Point for a New Era RPK claims the saga would begin with the upcoming New Jedi Order movie, directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. This film would follow Rey in the years after The Rise of Skywalker, rebuilding the Jedi Order and navigating a galaxy still licking its wounds from the First Order’s defeat. While Lucasfilm has officially confirmed the Rey-led project, they’ve kept quiet on whether it will spark a larger, interconnected storyline. But if…
Disney and Gina Carano Settle Legal Feud: From Lawsuit to Galaxy’s Edge
From Courtroom Clash to Galactic Handshake Four years after being blasted out of The Mandalorian airlock, Gina Carano and Disney have decided to call a truce. The two sides have settled their long-running legal feud, drawing a neat little line under one of the most talked-about Star Wars-related controversies in recent memory. No dramatic press conferences, no lightsaber duels—just a quiet “we’re good” and a hint they might work together again. The Exit Wound Carano was fired in 2021 after a string of social media posts that drew heavy criticism—covering everything from pandemic politics to election disputes and even a Holocaust comparison. Disney and Lucasfilm said her views didn’t line up with their values. Carano argued she was being singled out for her opinions while male co-stars with equally strong political takes skated by. Cue lawsuit. The Big Courtroom Moment Before the settlement, Carano scored a notable win: a federal…
Matt Smith Joins Star Wars: Starfighter as the Galaxy’s Next Great Villain—Opposite Ryan Gosling
Matt Smith is finally going to the dark side of the galaxy—officially. The Doctor Who and House of the Dragon actor has landed a major villain role in Star Wars: Starfighter, a brand-new feature film from Lucasfilm starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy. With a 2027 release on the hyperspace horizon, this one’s already shaping up to be the most buzzed-about project in the post-Skywalker cinematic era of Star Wars movies. And yes, it’s completely original—no recycled Jedi, no Palpatine clones, and not a single Skywalker in sight. What Is Star Wars: Starfighter? Let’s start with what it’s not:It’s not a sequel to The Rise of Skywalker, not a Rogue Squadron reboot, and definitely not a Disney+ spin-off turned feature film. Instead, Starfighter is a standalone theatrical release, set five years after Episode IX, and focused on a brand-new set of characters navigating a freshly unsettled galaxy. Ryan…
Should EA Lose their Star Wars License?
Here’s a question that’s been going around for a while now, since the future of Star Wars games is looking pretty bleak and EA seems to have canceled yet another one. Many fans are saying “enough is enough” and they want Disney to fix this issue they very clearly had a part in by allowing other companies to make Star Wars games. Is it fair to say that EA should lose their license, based on how they have performed? Well, someone very close to the Star Wars universe seems to think so. Gary Whitta, the co-writer of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has said what a lot fans have been thinking. For Electronic Arts (EA) to have the “one of a kind” Star Wars licensing deal taken away, due to their mishandling of the franchise. Whitta details his thought process and frustrations during a video interview with Kinda Funny Games, referring to…
Star Wars Slot Machines Discontinued
Slot games come in a whole range of different themes, which is one of the reasons they are so popular. For the last decade or so, whatever movie or TV shows you’re into, you’ve been almost certain to find a slot game that will match. Unfortunately this is no longer the case for Star Wars fans as Disney have now officially discontinued the hugely popular Star Wars slot machines. While this has been a fairly long time coming and announcements were first made regarding the future closure of the machines back in 2013, it’s only in 2017 that we’re starting to see the effects as licences expire and aren’t renewed. Why are the slot machines being discontinued? The reason for the discontinuation of the slot machines is largely down to Disney’s commitment to family values and their general focus on distancing their organisation from any form of gambling. In 2012,…
Does the Disney Approach Limit the Scope of Star Wars?
Since bursting into public awareness in 1977, Star Wars has been a gamer’s dream. Titles across various mediums have set standards in the gaming world, with fans given the chance to further their own perceptions of the fictional universe in their own homes. The original action figures from the 1980s sell for extortionate prices at auctions, while trading cards focused on Star Wars became so popular that there have been dozens of series produced. However, have these opportunities been dampened slightly since Disney took over the Star Wars franchise? Disney acquired the franchise in 2014 and acted quickly to announce plans to incorporate more elements of Star Wars into their famous theme parks. Other opportunities, though, seem to have been left out in the cold as Disney appear to have become over-protective in their bid to make Star Wars overly family-friendly. Without suggesting that Disney are looking to make Star Wars…
The Darkside of Fairy Tales
Who doesn’t love Star Wars toys? I have loved them all my life, since as far back as I can remember. Even in my college years and post-college years; after eras of student/community organizing, after reporting in a war torn region, after starting my own business, after living with my lover, deep in the dark forest of adulthood, I still couldn’t resist going to the toy section of any department store chain, just to see what Star Wars was up to. And I wasn’t alone. We have all seen someone from generation X, standing there just to see the Star Wars toys with the occasional child also checking out the magic. In the mid 90’s and late 90’s I read disturbing accounts of Disney abusing overseas workers and even children to make their products. I never bought those products as presents for family members and friends in fear of supporting…
Multiple Live-Action Star Wars Shows to Arrive on Netflix?
It’s clear that Disney is going all-in with Star Wars: new movies, new books, new action figures and LEGO sets, and now . . . new TV shows? Back in March, Cinelinx discussed the possibility of Disney being in talks with Netflix for a live-action TV show. But the latest rumors suggest that there could be multiple shows in the works. The fact that Disney is producing standalone Star Wars movies might lend some credence to this rumor—they’re clearly interested in cinematically exploring the rest of the universe outside of the main Republic / Empire conflict that’s been the center of the series for so long. There have been discussions of a Star Wars TV show since 2005, after George Lucas announced that he had plans for a show that took place between the prequels and the original trilogy. By 2011, he said that he had 50 episodes written. And although a number of people have…
Disney Expects Star Wars to Have a 40 year “Useful Life”
For many of us, Star Wars dates back to our earliest memories. It has brought us a lifetime of memories. And for many others, Disney has also created a lifetime of memories and special moments. So now that the two have combined, will we see the same result? And for how long can Disney expect to see useful benefits from the Star Wars franchise and the new movie series? Well, according to Fiscal Year 2013 the Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Financial Report And Shareholder Letter Disney will get a good 40 years out of it. That’s a decent chunk of a person’s lifetime. That’s four decades of memories. That’s a very good business outlook. The report also had a neat little tidbit about the future of Star Wars with Disney: “Intangible assets primarily consist of intellectual property based on the Star Wars franchise with an estimated useful life of approximately 40 years….