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General Star Wars Discussion
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Sirwalterraleigh
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‘The Hunt for Ben Solo:’ Squashed Star Wars Movie Sparks Fan Action in Skies and Streets
Fans hated ‘The Rise of Skywalker,’ but still want to see the story continue.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
networkpro
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- In the Parks
- Yes
That's great.
And you just know Palps said "Complete!" when he pulled it outta the oven.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Kennedy is out
I can't wait for the people who predicted this 13 years ago to tell us "I told you so".
I also look forward to having someone new to blame the next time a Star Wars is bad.
I also look forward to having someone new to blame the next time a Star Wars is bad.
'Star Wars' Film Updates: 'Dawn of the Jedi' On Hold, Taika Waititi's and 'Lando' Movies Will Depend On New Leadership; Simon Kinberg Is Reworking His Treatment - Star Wars News Net
We compile all the major Star Wars updates we learned from Kathleen Kennedy's interview in which she announced her departure from Lucasfilm.
www.starwarsnewsnet.com
A Shift In The Force For Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy: The Exit Interview
Not two hours after wrapping Star Wars: Starfighter, Kathleen Kennedy was ready to discuss the long-in-the-works transition of Lucasfilm.
deadline.com
Set to be released:
Script Done but Paused but hopeful
Script Done but Paused but not that hopeful
Script in process. Hopeful.
Script done, but likely permanently on hold.
No script, not currently worked on, but not officially cancelled
In talks. Don't hold your breath.
- Filoni's Mando and Grogu, May 22, 2026
- Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and written by Jonathan Tropper, May 28, 2027
Script Done but Paused but hopeful
- Taika Waititi’s film - remains “somewhat alive."
- Donald Glover’s Star Wars project
Script Done but Paused but not that hopeful
- James Mangold’s film, co-written with “Andor” creator Beau Willimon. A bit of a departure.
Script in process. Hopeful.
- Simon Kinberg’s Star Wars trilogy (non-Skywalker)
- Obaid-Chinoy's Rey movie
- Patty Jenkins’ “Rogue Squadron,” Renewed contract to write and direct in 2025
Script done, but likely permanently on hold.
- Steven Soderbergh’s “The Hunt For Ben Solo,”
No script, not currently worked on, but not officially cancelled
- Rian Johnson's trilogy. He's been working on other projects (Knives Out)
In talks. Don't hold your breath.
- David Fincher
- Alex Garland
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I'll add Rian Johnson as: No script, not currently worked on, but not officially cancelled.
I suppose Darth Plagueis is a tragic victim of all these changes over the years.
Originally set to be the Snoke / resurrected BIG Bad in early drafts of the sequel trilogy, but that all gets swapped with "somehow Palpatine returned".
Later gets set-up in the very end of Acolyte to be featured in future series... then cancelled.
So now this major character is back to just being small talk between Palps and Anakin in ROTS (?)
Originally set to be the Snoke / resurrected BIG Bad in early drafts of the sequel trilogy, but that all gets swapped with "somehow Palpatine returned".
Later gets set-up in the very end of Acolyte to be featured in future series... then cancelled.
So now this major character is back to just being small talk between Palps and Anakin in ROTS (?)
Phroobar
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Willmark
Well-Known Member
The question now is just what Disney is going to do going forward.
TLJ fractured the fan base, the Acolyte turned off tons of people and pretty much finished what TLJ started. They are now at the point where they can go one of two ways.
One way: Are they going to continue to try and and get people to engage with the sequels? The second? Return to OT focused stuff. Either way there are going to be fans that are upset. Unfortunately, for Disney they can't go back in time and stuff TLJ back into the bottle. Now nearly 10 years later later is seen more and more for what it is and not some misunderstood "masterpiece." Acolyte is the poster child for what SW became over the last decade or so.
What will be telling is what Disney does at the parks. It makes sense as they can make changes there easier than just release a new movie. Note, I didn't say easy, I said easier. A movie will be telling.
As far as the TV shows? I think there is enough momentum that they stay as is for now. But after they are up? I'm doubtful there will be anything (or minimal) related to the sequel era.
These are just guesses, but as another guess? Disney isn't too happy with their return of investment on DW. Sure they have made money but (likely) not what they expected.
TLJ fractured the fan base, the Acolyte turned off tons of people and pretty much finished what TLJ started. They are now at the point where they can go one of two ways.
One way: Are they going to continue to try and and get people to engage with the sequels? The second? Return to OT focused stuff. Either way there are going to be fans that are upset. Unfortunately, for Disney they can't go back in time and stuff TLJ back into the bottle. Now nearly 10 years later later is seen more and more for what it is and not some misunderstood "masterpiece." Acolyte is the poster child for what SW became over the last decade or so.
What will be telling is what Disney does at the parks. It makes sense as they can make changes there easier than just release a new movie. Note, I didn't say easy, I said easier. A movie will be telling.
As far as the TV shows? I think there is enough momentum that they stay as is for now. But after they are up? I'm doubtful there will be anything (or minimal) related to the sequel era.
These are just guesses, but as another guess? Disney isn't too happy with their return of investment on DW. Sure they have made money but (likely) not what they expected.
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