Star Wars
The latest on the Star Wars franchise. Created by George Lucas, the 1977 film Star Wars created a worldwide cultural phenomenon, becoming one of the most successful media franchises in history. The popularity of the original film lead to multiple sequels and prequels, including The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. The franchise has also inspired countless toys, video games and other merchandise. Part of Lucas Films, The Walt Disney Company purchased the franchise in 2012.
Canceling Carano May End in Success
Gina Carano is now in an ideal place to act as a "silenced victim" of growing cancel culture, all while bringing in likes and dollars.
'The Mandalorian' Might Recast Cara Dune After Gina Carano Firing
"The Mandalorian" firing of Gina Carano leaves the role of Cara Dune open. Will the Disney show replace her with a new actor or is this the end of the character?
Gina Carano Found Out She Was Fired From 'The Mandalorian' Via Social Media
While emailing with the writer Bari Weiss, Carano claimed that she learned about her dismissal from the Disney+ series via social media "like everyone else."
Gina Carano Fans Petition Disney To Rehire Her on 'The Mandalorian'
More than 36,000 people have signed the Change.org petition that calls on Disney to reject "cancel culture" and reinstate the actress in the role of Cara Dune.
Gina Carano 'The Mandalorian' Toys Scrapped By Hasbro
"The Mandalorian" not only will not only no longer feature Gina Carano as Cara Dune, but two action figures of the actor have reportedly been canceled.
Gina Carano's Social Media Followers Surge by 300,000 After Disney Firing
The actress and ex-MMA fighter has seen her followers increase substantially on both Instagram and Twitter amid controversy.
TikTokers Are Showing Off Their Voice-Acting Skills By Speed-Reading Ads
The viral "Commercial VO Challenge" asks TikTokers to race through four pieces of ad copy in their most persuasive voices.
'Mandalorian' Fans Call for Lucy Lawless to Replace Gina Carano
The actress' firing from the Disney+ series has led to calls for her character to be played by "Xena" star Lucy Lawless.
Conservatives Outraged by Gina Carano Firing, Urge People to Cancel Disney+
The firing of Gina Carano from "The Mandalorian" has caused outrage among conservatives who are condemning cancel culture and calling on people to cancel their Disney+ subscriptions.
What Gina Carano Said about the Holocaust in Her Instagram Post
The actress and ex-MMA fighter is no longer a part of the cast of the Star Wars series after she shared a post on social media that compared being a Republican today to the experience of Jewish people during the Holocaust.
Why Gina Carano Has Been Fired from 'The Mandalorian'
"The Mandalorian" and its Disney+ "Star Wars" spin-offs will be without Gina Carano as Cara Dune after Lucasfilm confirmed they will no longer be working with the actor.
How to Buy the USPS 'Star Wars' Stamp Collection Featuring BB-8 and Gonk
The "Star Wars" stamp collection also features classic characters like R2-D2 and C-3PO among other well-loved droids.
Lady Gaga's Inauguration Look Sparks Princess Leia Comparisons
Lady Gaga's all-white ensemble has reminded a lot of people of Princess Leia's iconic white gown worn by the late Carrie Fisher in "A New Hope."
EA Will Still Make 'Star Wars' Games, Just Not Exclusively
One Disney exec has praised the company's partnership with Electronic Arts, but said there's "room for others" to make "Star Wars" games.
All the Biggest Shows Coming to Disney+ in 2021
Disney+ will begin the rollout of its Marvel shows in 2021 with series like "Wandavision" and "Loki," as well as launching a line-up of new "Star Wars" shows.
Pixar's 'Soul' Gives Shoutouts to Prince, Gandhi and Stephen Hawking
A scene in the latest Pixar feature references some of the most influential people in history.
'The Book of Boba Fett' Is Separate From 'The Mandalorian' Season 3
Pre-production on "The Mandalorian" Season 3 is already underway.
'The Mandalorian' Mark Hamill Cameo Has 'Star Wars' Fans in Raptures
A young CGI version of Hamill's legendary character turned up to offer to train Grogu in the Season 2 finale, delighting "Star Wars" fans.
'The Mandalorian' Season 2 Review
"The Mandalorian" Season 2 may have kept fans happy with the return of multiple familiar faces, but in doing so the Disney+ show lost its own identity.
'The Mandalorian' Season 2 Finale Sets Up 'The Book of Boba Fett'
"The Mandalorian" Season 2 ended with a scene that teased something called "The Book of Boba Fett"—but fans are torn over exactly what it is.
When 'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Is Coming to Disney+
"The Mandalorian" has finished its current season, and there is good news for fans hoping to watch Season 3 of the Disney+ 'Star Wars' show soon.
Meet Naomi Ackie, the Favorite to Star in the New Whitney Houston Biopic
The actress, who is set to star in the upcoming musical "The Score" and played a role in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," is reportedly in negotiations to play Houston.
How Disney+'s 'Rangers of the New Republic' Will Link to 'The Mandalorian'
"Rangers of the New Republic" is one of two new spin-offs to "The Mandalorian" announced at the Disney+ investor's call, coming soon to the streaming service.
Every New Disney+ Show Announced for 2021 and Beyond
Disney+ has announced a whole host of new shows for the coming years of the streaming service, including two "Mandalorian" spin-offs, a Nick Fury Marvel series, and a "Moana" TV series.
Ludwig Göransson Talks the Pandemic and Making 'Star Wars' Fans Happy
In an exclusive interview, the superstar composer discusses composing scores for "Black Panther," "The Mandalorian," and "Tenet."
David Prowse 'Much More Than Darth Vader,' Says Mark Hamill
Fans and celebrities pay tribute to the English actor, best known for his role as the antagonist in the film series' original trilogy.
Rosario Dawson Impresses 'The Mandalorian' Fans as Ahsoka Tano
Fans have been waiting all season for the character's arrival and she finally turned up in "Chapter 13" this week.
Ahsoka Tano's Appearance in 'The Mandalorian,' Explained
"The Mandalorian" fans have been waiting all season for Ahsoka Tano—but fans not as familiar with "Star Wars" lore may be confused by her appearance in the show.
Republican Devin Nunes Compares Democrats to 'Weird Star Wars Freaks'
"For the last four years it's been 'resistance,'" Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) said of Democrats on Tuesday. "It's like they're some kind of weird Star Wars freaks that had watched too many Star Wars movies."
'Star Wars' Writer Says Disney is Refusing to Pay Owed Royalties
"You owe me royalties on these books. You stopped paying them," author Alan Dean Foster wrote in a letter to Disney after the company allegedly refused to pay him royalties owed on "Star Wars" books he had written.
