How Young YouTube Creators Outperformed Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ at the Box Office, as ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Attract Gen Z to Theaters
This weekend, movie theaters across the nation saw a surge of young viewers, but oddly enough, it wasn’t for the high-profile Star Wars film, *The Mandalorian and Grogu*. Instead, they showed up for a low-budget horror flick from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker who made his mark online. *Backrooms*, released by A24 in 3,442 theaters in […]
Sneak peek at George Lucas’ new LA museum featuring life-sized Star Wars ships set to be showcased soon
George Lucas’ Museum of Narrative Art Set to Open This fall, George Lucas’ much-anticipated $1 billion Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles will welcome visitors to an imaginative space featuring Luke Skywalker’s landspeeder among other memorable Star Wars vehicles. On September 22nd, the Lucas Museum will finally open its doors, introducing the public to […]
Marcia Lucas, acclaimed ‘Star Wars’ editor and former spouse of George Lucas, passes away at 80.
Marcia Lucas, Key Editor of “Star Wars,” Passes Away at 80 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marcia Lucas, recognized for her work as the original editor of the 1977 “Star Wars,” has died, as announced by her family’s attorney on Friday. She was 80 years old. Lucas was part of a group of women who played […]
Kathleen Kennedy does it again: New ‘Star Wars’ movie achieves disappointing record for Disney
Kathleen Kennedy may have stepped down in January, but her impact on Disney Studios’ Lucasfilm continues to resonate. The former president of the studio became well-known for the disappointing performance of several projects during her time, and she frequently clashed with fans over her decisions to alter established properties toward a more feminist perspective. Disney’s […]
“The Mandalorian and Grogu” clearly shows that Disney’s Star Wars is struggling to survive.
The Decline of Star Wars Under Disney Since Disney acquired the Star Wars franchise, its once-cherished status seems to have been steadily diminishing. Is it dead? Well, it’s not in great shape, but I think it’s hanging on by a thread. It’s like a charity case now—just not the vibrant entity it once was. The […]
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ has the lowest opening in the Disney era for ‘Star Wars’, coming in behind ‘Solo’
Disney’s new Star Wars film has had the lowest three-day domestic box office debut of any movie in the franchise, despite the company’s broader strategy focusing on merchandise, Disney+, and theme parks rather than just ticket sales. According to CNBC, The Mandalorian & Grogu brought in around $82 million domestically during its opening weekend, surpassing […]
Star Wars series faces significant challenges as ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ underperforms at the box office.
Star Wars Franchise Faces Major Challenges It’s official—the Star Wars franchise seems to be struggling significantly. When Disney acquired Lucasfilm back in 2012, and Kathleen Kennedy took the helm, expectations were sky-high. The plan was to bring new trilogies to theaters, create standalone films about beloved characters, and expand into Disney+ streaming series. The revival […]
Mandalorian & Grogu Debuts to Lowest Thursday in Disney’s Star Wars History
Disney’s Latest Star Wars Film Underwhelms at the Box Office The first Star Wars movie released in seven years opened to disappointing results, breaking box office records for all the wrong reasons. The Mandalorian and Grogu debuted on a Thursday night, raking in only $12 million—a record low for a Disney Star Wars film. The […]
Disney’s major error with “Star Wars” was transforming Luke Skywalker into Mark Hamill: miserable, pathetic, and sad.
It’s been said for years, but I think it bears repeating: Luke Skywalker has become, well, quite a miserable character. Just a sad, pathetic figure, really. It’s hard to believe Mark Hamill has managed to make audiences dislike Luke Skywalker. That seems almost unthinkable when you consider how beloved the character was just a decade […]
Subscribers of Disney+ Disapprove of Kathleen Kennedy’s ‘Star Wars’ Sequels
May 4th, known as “May the Fourth Be With You Day,” sees fans of Star Wars voicing their discontent with Kathleen Kennedy’s interpretation of the franchise. Many have found the recent sequel films to be lacking, to put it mildly. If you’re a dedicated Star Wars enthusiast, subscribing to Disney+ feels almost obligatory since Disney […]