The cancellation of Star Wars: The Acolyte has stirred conversation, primarily centered around its financial challenges. Recent reports revealed that the production costs skyrocketed to approximately $230.1 million, which was about $50 million more than previous estimates stated by Lucasfilm (per Forbes). This staggering financial mismanagement not only affected The Acolyte but also drew attention to larger issues within Lucasfilm’s ...
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Family Told To Change Son’s Name or Ask Disney’s Permission To Go on Vacation
A recent incident involving seven-year-old Loki Skywalker Mowbray has ignited discussions around copyright law. The Home Office in the United Kingdom denied his passport application due to concerns over his middle name, “Skywalker.” The name is notably associated with the iconic Star Wars franchise, which Disney owns. The family was given the option to either change Loki’s name or seek ...
Read More »Disney Fans Cast Votes, Crown Favorite Theme Park Land
Over the years, Disney fans have debated what theme park land is the best at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. With dozens of themed areas available to explore, there are so many options for fans to enjoy while visiting the theme parks. However, according to a recent news release from Disney, one land at Disneyland Resort has edged ...
Read More »Winnie the Pooh Officially a ‘Star Wars’ Character
From Gungans at Hutts to Ewoks and many, many Bothans, the Star Wars franchise is home to some of the most strange and unusual creatures in the realms of popular culture. Since being acquired by The Walt Disney Company, the universe has only grown in size, story, and species. After decades on our screens, many fans have grown quite accustomed ...
Read More »Franchise Forward: New ‘Star Wars’ Project Includes More LGBTQIA+ Representation
The latest Star Wars release continues to push the franchise into a more inclusive space by introducing a new non-binary character. Star Wars: Tales of the Empire premiered on Disney+ over the weekend to mark Star Wars Day. The new animated anthology series focuses on Barriss Offee (Meredith Salenger) and Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Inosanto) during the Imperial Era and has ...
Read More »Disney Signage Commands Immediate Departure: Thousands Obey Directive
If you are someone who does not want to be recorded while you are visiting Disneyland, the theme park’s response is to tell you to simply leave, immediately. When guests purchase a ticket to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or any of the theme parks, they automatically consent to being filmed and having their photograph taken. Disney has security cameras set ...
Read More »Disney Implements New Restriction for Hundreds of Cast Members, Sparks Guest Complaints
Disney has put out a new regulation for cast members to follow after a song was deemed inappropriate for employees to sing. If you have ever been to Walt Disney World, you know that a majority of the cast members make it their goal to immerse you into the world of the theme park. Each land and attraction has costumes ...
Read More »Leaked Government Document Unveils Disney’s Plans for Grogu ‘Star Wars’ Experience
A new government document has just revealed that Disney has plans to create a new Grogu experience straight from The Mandalorian (2019) Disney+ show. Here’s what we know. Government Patent Reveals Disney Is Planning to Add a New Grogu Experience to Its Theme Parks Soon Disney Enterprises has filed a patent that hints at the development of a fantastical floating pram akin ...
Read More »Disney Shuts Down Theme Park, Thousands Affected
While most Americans are stuck deciding whether to wear a sweater or a tank top in this unpredictable March weather, dedicated George Lucas fans are planning two months out from Star Wars Day. As of this week, Walt Disney World Resort’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios is officially sold out to all tiers of Annual Passholders on May 4, 2024. Related: Lucasfilm Confirms ...
Read More »Charlie Hopkinson Critiques Disney Productions Alongside ‘Star Wars’ Characters During Snack Time
That title says a lot about how Star Wars fans approach Disney-led space productions of late. However, in this sense, we aren’t talking about real Star Wars characters. Instead, we’re talking about hilariously crafted AI deep fakes created by Charlie Hopkinson. Charlie Hopkinson, a talented impressionist based in London, has been making waves in the comedy scene with his remarkable ...
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