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…
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Rian Johnson Still Loves Star Wars — and Says He’d Be “The Happiest Person” to Return
A Filmmaker’s Renewed Affection for the Galaxy In a recent interview with Empire Magazine, Rian Johnson opened up about his affection for the Star Wars universe—despite stepping away from it after directing The Last Jedi. According to the talk, Johnson remarked: “I love Star Wars. And if someday it makes sense to come back to it, for both of us, it would be the most wonderful thing in the world.” That statement comes amid a creative moment for Johnson: he’s prepping his next project, a ’70s-style paranoid sci-fi thriller, but he clearly hasn’t shut the door on a Star Wars return. What’s Next for Rian Johnson Though Johnson is currently focused on brand-new genre territory—he describes his upcoming film as “light sci-fi” with a nod to classic thrillers—he emphasizes that the Star Wars “cog” in his head remains turning. Here is what that means in practical terms: What This Means…
The Last Jedi Skipped Mark Hamill’s Tragic Luke Skywalker Backstory — And It’s Heartbreaking
Long before The Last Jedi hit theaters, Mark Hamill had crafted a deeply personal—and profoundly dark—backstory for Luke Skywalker. One that never made it to screen. While Rian Johnson’s version of Luke shows a disillusioned Jedi Master in exile, Hamill imagined a man crushed by personal tragedy, not just failure. This alternate backstory was so emotionally heavy that it would have changed everything we knew about Luke’s motivation in the sequel trilogy. A Devastating Family Story That Was Never Canon During an interview on NPR’s Bullseye with Jesse Thorn, Hamill revealed that he created a psychological framework to understand why Luke would abandon the Jedi and retreat to Ahch-To. His reasoning? Love, grief, and unimaginable loss. “I thought, what could make someone give up a devotion to what is basically a religious entity, to give up being a Jedi? Well, the love of a woman.”— Mark Hamill via Nerdist In…
Star Wars: Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse – Book Review
In this comprehensive review, we’ll explore how Resistance Reborn fits into the broader Star Wars canon (from movies to comics to video games), discuss Roanhorse’s writing style and background, and compare the novel to other major Star Wars books—all without spoiling the plot. If you’ve ever wondered how the Resistance got from that tiny band of survivors at the end of The Last Jedi to the fighting force we see later, this book provides some answers in a fun and engaging way. Before diving in, a quick note: this review is spoiler-free, focusing on themes and connections rather than plot twists. And for those eager to jump into the story themselves, you can Buy Resistance Reborn on Amazon to experience this adventure firsthand. A Galaxy in Peril After The Last Jedi At the end of The Last Jedi, things looked dire for our heroes. Resistance Reborn picks up immediately after…