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Aug- 2026 -24 August
Lucasfilm Officially Adds Several New Characters To ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’
When a Star Wars fan recalls the original 1977 film A New Hope, several characters come to mind, with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), C-3PO (Anthony Daniels), R2-D2 (Kenny Baker),…
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23 August
Live-Action ‘Clone Wars’ Series Replaces Animated Cast Members
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020) remains one of the most important entries in the franchise, largely for how it enriches the prequel trilogy era, as it spans the three years between the films Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (2002)…
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23 August
Live-Action ‘Clone Wars’ Project Now Likely, as Hayden Christensen Discusses Casting
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020) remains one of the most beloved entries in the entire franchise. But although there are many fans who would prefer to keep the animated series preserved, there are plenty who have been clamoring for…
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22 August
‘Harry Potter’ Star Claps Back at JK Rowling, Claims She’s “Embarrassing”
A Harry Potter star has once again spoken out against JK Rowling, directly describing the author as “embarrassing.” Rowling’s online controversy dates back several years. In 2020, she infamously mocked the phrase “people who menstruate” and argued that biological sex cannot be…
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22 August
Lucasfilm Officially Removes All Gina Carano Scenes From ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 1–2
Gina Carano will always be remembered for her role in Star Wars. Sadly, though, it’s likely to be for all the wrong reasons. The MMA fighter first played Cara Dune in Season 1 of The Mandalorian (2019), with the character…
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22 August
Lucasfilm Confirms Live-Action ‘Star Wars’ Christmas Special With Luke, Han, and Leia
Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the Star Wars franchise, which began with George Lucas’ original 1977 classic. Star Wars (1977) was so instantly popular that a holiday special premiered on television the following year. The Star Wars Holiday…
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21 August
Disney World Introduces New ‘X-Men’ Experience at EPCOT, but It Comes With a Hefty Price Tag
Disney World Introduces New ‘X-Men’ Experience, but It Comes With a Hefty Price Tag Walt Disney World just debuted a brand-new X-Men addition at the resort, giving Marvel fans another reason to make a stop at EPCOT. The timing couldn’t…
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19 August
Marvel Studios Reportedly Suspends Filming on ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’
The 2027 Marvel movie is on hiatus, reports claim. Marvel Studios is betting its next chapter on scale. With Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) now positioned as the centerpiece of Phase Six, the studio is treating the…
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19 August
Lucasfilm Officially Recasts Din Djarin, Pedro Pascal Not Returning
This year hasn’t been the best for the Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu. Their first big-screen adventure of the same name was considered a box-office disappointment after grossing $345.7 million worldwide against its $165 million budget, and it received mixed…
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18 August
Lucasfilm Recasts Luke Skywalker After 49 Years, Mark Hamill Replaced on Disney+
Luke Skywalker is returning to Disney+ this September, but the legendary Jedi won’t appear the way Star Wars fans remember him. Nearly five decades after Mark Hamill first brought Luke to life in Star Wars (1977), Lucasfilm is revisiting one…
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