Dave Filoni’s Star Wars crossover movie has been talked about for years now — and yet it still feels like the most “Schrödinger’s Star Wars project” imaginable. It exists… but it also kind of doesn’t. It was announced as the cinematic event meant to tie together the Disney+ Star Wars era built around The Mandalorian — and it’s still expected to deliver a large-scale crossover featuring multiple shows. So what do we actually know right now? Let’s break it down into: confirmed, reported, and still speculation. What Is the Filoni Movie Supposed to Be? This is the important baseline: ✅ The film is designed as a crossover event for the interconnected Star Wars Disney+ timeline often nicknamed the “Mandoverse.” That includes the era after Return of the Jedi and before The Force Awakens, where Lucasfilm has built a shared story across multiple series. The original concept has long been described…
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Disney Is Expected to Name Its Next CEO Next Month — Here’s What That Could Mean for Lucasfilm and Star Wars
Disney is reportedly preparing to make one of its biggest leadership decisions in years. According to the Los Angeles Times, Disney is expected to name its next CEO next month, as Bob Iger’s contract continues toward its scheduled end. For most Disney fans, this is obviously a massive corporate story. But for Star Wars fans (and anyone watching Lucasfilm closely), it’s also something else: A reminder that Star Wars doesn’t exist in a vacuum — it’s tied directly to Disney’s broader leadership strategy, budgets, and long-term priorities. Disney Has Been Here Before — and It Didn’t Go Smoothly The LA Times notes that Disney can’t afford another “succession implosion,” referencing the previous transition plan that backfired and led to Iger returning. That context matters, because the next CEO decision won’t just be about: It’s also about how Disney manages its crown jewel IP, including Star Wars and Marvel. Four Internal…
Andor Broke the Star Wars Template — and Filoni Wasn’t Involved
Whether you think Andor is the best Star Wars Disney+ series ever made, or just “not your vibe,” one thing is hard to argue: It doesn’t feel like the rest of modern Star Wars. And according to The Wrap, there may be a very specific reason why. In a recent explainer, The Wrap reports that Andor was one of the rare live-action Star Wars projects to have “zero input” from Dave Filoni. That’s not a knock on Filoni. But it is a fascinating insight — because Andor is also one of the rare Star Wars shows that felt like it came from a totally different creative universe. Filoni’s Fingerprints Are Everywhere — Except Here For the last decade, Filoni’s presence inside Star Wars has only grown. If a Star Wars project involves: …there’s usually a Filoni silhouette somewhere behind it. So when you hear that Andor had no Filoni involvement…
Tom Hardy Says He’s “Up For Doing More Star Wars” After His Last Jedi Cameo
Every once in a while, Star Wars drops one of those weird little crossover facts that feels like it should be bigger news. This week’s version: Tom Hardy says he’d love to do more Star Wars — and yes, he already technically has… thanks to his stormtrooper cameo in The Last Jedi. In a recent interview, Hardy didn’t just say he likes the franchise. He said he’d be “well up” for returning — and even revealed his all-time favorite character. “I love Star Wars. My favourite character is Han Solo… I’ve always wanted to be in a Star Wars film. So playing a stormtrooper was fantastic.” Honestly? Extremely relatable. Tom Hardy’s Star Wars Cameo Was Real (But It Was Cut) If you didn’t remember Hardy showing up in The Last Jedi, don’t worry — you didn’t miss him. His cameo was filmed but did not make the theatrical cut, later…
Rick Famuyiwa Had a Star Wars Disney+ Series in Development — Now It’s Reportedly “In Limbo”
Star Wars is never short on projects. But it is short on projects that actually make it out alive. According to The Wrap, Rick Famuyiwa was developing a Star Wars series for Disney+ — and it’s now reportedly “in limbo.” And if that name doesn’t immediately ring a bell, it should. Famuyiwa isn’t some random new hire. He’s been a quiet but consistent force in modern Star Wars, directing: So if a Famuyiwa-led Star Wars series is stuck in limbo, that’s not just a trivia detail. That’s a real “what happened here?” moment. Why Famuyiwa Matters to Modern Star Wars Famuyiwa has become one of the most trusted directors in the current Lucasfilm TV era. And The Believer isn’t just a fan favorite — it’s the kind of episode that proved Star Wars could still do something rare: character-driven tension without relying on lightsabers and nostalgia buttons. So when a…
Dave Filoni Says He Doesn’t Lead Star Wars With a “Rule Book” — He Wants Artists to Surprise Us
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…
George Lucas Showed Up at a Broncos Game Wearing a Boba Fett Shirt
George Lucas doesn’t do a lot of public “spotlight” moments these days. He’s not out there doing press tours. He’s not on every red carpet. And he definitely isn’t posting fit pics on Instagram like the rest of the galaxy. So when Lucas randomly shows up at a Broncos game this weekend… and he’s casually wearing a Boba Fett shirt under his jacket? Yeah. That counts as news. Because if there’s one thing we’ve learned about George Lucas over the decades, it’s this: He may have sold Lucasfilm, but he never truly left Star Wars. Boba Fett: Always a Flex Boba Fett isn’t just “a character.” He’s a full-on Star Wars icon — the kind of design that has survived every era: original trilogy nostalgia, prequels, Disney+, modern merchandising, memes, cosplay… everything. So Lucas wearing a Boba Fett tee isn’t just a random choice. It’s a reminder that Star Wars…
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…
New “The Mandalorian & Grogu” Images Arrive — And They Look Very Theatrical
We’re still months away from The Mandalorian & Grogu landing in theaters, but marketing is slowly starting to warm up — and a fresh set of promotional images just surfaced, showing Din Djarin and Grogu in full cinematic mode. Fantha Tracks shared the newly spotted visuals, and even if they’re “just promo,” they already feel like a reminder that this isn’t simply Season 4 with a bigger screen — Lucasfilm clearly wants this to look like a proper Star Wars movie event. One of the standout images (appearing as a Brazil promo) frames Din Djarin in classic Mandalorian hero lighting, with Grogu perched behind him like a tiny green co-pilot who absolutely did not sign up for this level of danger… and yet here we are. The vibe: less TV episode, more movie poster What makes these images interesting isn’t just that they exist — it’s the presentation. This feels…
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…
Who Is Lynwen Brennan? The Lucasfilm Co-President Fans Are Suddenly Googling Like Crazy
If you’ve been online in Star Wars fandom lately, you’ve probably noticed the same thing I have: People are not just talking about Dave Filoni anymore. They’re also Googling Lynwen Brennan like she’s a brand new character that just walked into the season finale and changed the whole power balance. And honestly? It makes sense. Because Brennan isn’t just “some executive.” She’s one of the two people now leading Lucasfilm at the very top — and she’s been quietly steering the ship for years. So who is she really? Let’s do a proper portrait: background, career, family (only what’s public), age, and the thing everyone always searches for… net worth. TL;DR (Quick Take) Lynwen Brennan’s Age (Yes, People Keep Asking) Lynwen Brennan was born in June 1967, which makes her 58 years old (as of 2026). And yes — “Lynwen Brennan age” is basically the #1 search query right now….
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…
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…
Dave Filoni’s MandoVerse Movie Is Reportedly on the Backburner — But Thrawn Remains the Big Threat
If Lucasfilm ever needed one single project to prove the “everything connects” Disney+ strategy actually has an endgame… it was always going to be Dave Filoni’s MandoVerse movie. Now, according to a new report from The Hollywood Reporter, that crossover film has been placed “on the backburner.” But the interesting part is what comes with that update: which shows are still expected to feed into it — and who the shared villain remains. Because yes: the end boss is still Grand Admiral Thrawn. Why this matters now Star Wars has been in a weird transitional phase. Movies are being announced, paused, revived, reshuffled — sometimes all in the same year. But the Disney+ side has continued to build a clear web of characters and stories across multiple series. This Filoni film has always been the “Avengers-style” culmination of that strategy. So hearing it’s on the backburner raises one obvious question:Is…
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 Looks Back on The Last Jedi Nine Years Later: “One of the Best Star Wars Movies”
Nine years after The Last Jedi hit theaters and permanently split the Star Wars fandom into factions, Kathleen Kennedy isn’t backing away from it. In a new Deadline exit interview, the outgoing Lucasfilm president not only praises Rian Johnson’s film — she calls it one of the best Star Wars movies — but also suggests the online backlash left a lasting impact on Johnson’s future in the franchise. Why this matters now This isn’t just “old Star Wars drama” being rehashed. Kennedy is stepping away from Lucasfilm leadership, and these interviews are essentially her final on-the-record reflections on the modern Star Wars era — including the moments that shaped it, and the projects that changed the studio’s relationship with fans. And no movie defines that tension more than The Last Jedi. What Kathleen Kennedy said about The Last Jedi Kennedy didn’t hedge her opinion. She directly praised Rian Johnson’s work:…
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…
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…
Why Star Wars Fans Argue About Canon More Than Any Other Fandom
There are plenty of passionate fandoms. Marvel fans debate power levels.DC fans argue about the “best Batman.”Harry Potter fans fight about the author and the legacy. But Star Wars fans? Star Wars fans argue about something else entirely: Canon. Not just what’s good. Not just what’s authentic. But what counts. What’s “real.” What officially happened—and what should be ignored, overwritten, or erased. And somehow, the arguments never end. The interesting part is this: it’s not because Star Wars fans are uniquely angry. It’s because Star Wars is uniquely built for canon conflict. Star Wars Isn’t Just a Story — It’s a Timeline People Live Inside Most franchises are a collection of stories. Star Wars is a timeline. It has eras, centuries, wars, governments, religious philosophies, family dynasties, and a sense of historical weight that feels almost… academic. Like you’re not just watching fiction—you’re watching a civilization evolve. That changes the…
A Small Droid, a Quiet Tribute — and a Thoughtful Nod to Carl Weathers
Sometimes Star Wars honors its legacy in loud ways. Other times, it does so with restraint. This one falls firmly in the second category. Lucasfilm has confirmed that the copper assistant droid seen alongside Greef Karga in The Mandalorian carries the designation CW-24 — a deliberate tribute to the late Carl Weathers, who portrayed Karga across the series’ run. It’s subtle. Easy to miss. And exactly the kind of gesture that fits both the character and the man behind him. What Lucasfilm Has Done — and Why It Matters Now The naming choice comes as Star Wars continues to reflect on Weathers’ impact following his passing in early 2024. Beyond his on-screen presence, Weathers also directed several standout episodes of The Mandalorian, shaping the show’s visual language in its formative seasons. Rather than a title card or a public dedication, Lucasfilm opted for something woven directly into the universe. CW-24…
Ben Burtt Becomes Lucasfilm’s First-Ever 50-Year Service Award Recipient
Some people define a franchise with a face.Ben Burtt defined Star Wars with sound. Lucasfilm has honored Burtt with its first-ever 50-year Service Award, marking half a century of work that didn’t just support the galaxy far, far away—but quite literally gave it a voice. This isn’t a ceremonial milestone. It’s a recognition that without Burtt, Star Wars as we know it simply wouldn’t exist. Why This Matters Now As Star Wars approaches its own 50th anniversary, Lucasfilm is quietly shifting focus from characters and eras to the people who built the foundation. Awarding a 50-year Service Award for the first time sends a clear message: legacy isn’t just about stories on screen. It’s about the craft behind them. And no one represents that craft more completely than Ben Burtt. The Sounds That Built a Galaxy Burtt didn’t just design effects. He created a language of sound that modern cinema…
Ewan McGregor Wants One More Star Wars Wish Fulfilled — Obi-Wan in Clone Wars Armor
In a franchise that rarely looks backward without a plan, Ewan McGregor just made a surprisingly grounded request: he wants to wear Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Clone Wars armor in live action—and he wants to do it alongside Hayden Christensen. “I want to get that [Clone Wars] armor on,” McGregor said at Fan Expo Chicago. “That armor stuff. Come on now… Hopefully, Hayden and I get to do more.” It’s a simple wish. And that’s exactly why it matters. Why This Matters Now Star Wars is in a moment of recalibration. After years of rapid expansion, Lucasfilm has slowed its pace, choosing projects more carefully and letting nostalgia breathe instead of flooding the market with it. Against that backdrop, McGregor’s comment doesn’t feel like fan-service bait. It feels like a reminder of an era that still hasn’t been fully explored in live action—despite being one of the most beloved periods in Star…
Dave Filoni Honored With Lucasfilm Service Award After 20 Years of Shaping Star Wars
Some milestones don’t need hype. They speak for themselves. Dave Filoni has received a Lucasfilm Service Award, recognizing 20 years with the company and a body of work that has quietly, steadily reshaped how Star Wars tells its stories. It’s a moment that feels overdue—and entirely fitting. Why this matters now Star Wars has changed dramatically over the last two decades. Formats shifted. Audiences broadened. Expectations hardened. Through all of that, Filoni became a constant. Not because he chased trends, but because he understood the connective tissue of the galaxy far, far away—its themes, its rhythms, and its emotional logic. The Service Award isn’t about a single show or character. It’s about continuity. Stewardship. Trust. What the award recognizes The Lucasfilm Service Award is an internal honor, given to individuals whose long-term contributions helped define the company’s creative identity. In Filoni’s case, that contribution spans animation, live-action television, character creation,…
How Many Seasons and Years Will Maul: Shadow Lord Run For?
When Maul: Shadow Lord was announced, the excitement wasn’t just about seeing Darth Maul return to the spotlight—it was about how Lucasfilm plans to tell his story this time. With the animated series set to debut on Disney+ in 2026, one question keeps surfacing among fans who’ve followed Star Wars animation closely: how long will this show actually last on Disney+? Not in terms of hype cycles or wishful thinking, but in the practical, story-driven sense that determines whether a series feels complete or overstays its welcome. Looking at how Lucasfilm has handled recent animated projects, Maul’s established place in canon, and the realities of modern streaming production, there’s a surprisingly clear answer hiding in plain sight. Will it be a tight, prestige-style run?A longer, Clone Wars–style epic?Or something deliberately limited? Let’s break this down properly—based on how Lucasfilm actually treats animated Star Wars, not wishful thinking or hype cycles….