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movies1 year ago

"Daisy Ridley Addresses Sexism Claims in Star Wars Fanbase"

Daisy Ridley refutes claims that Star Wars fans are sexist, stating that interactions with fans have been supportive and wonderful, despite the media's portrayal. This contradicts her previous stance on criticism of Rey as a 'Mary Sue' being rooted in sexism. The actress's comments are seen as a PR spin by Disney to win back fans after the franchise's reputation and financial standing have suffered.

entertainment2 years ago

"Ahsoka's Ending Resolves Star Wars Canon and Anakin's Legacy"

The Season 1 finale of the series Ahsoka provides a clear way to reconcile the ending of The Rise of Skywalker without assuming Ahsoka Tano is a ghost. It is revealed that Ahsoka is still alive during the events of the sequel trilogy, but stranded in a distant galaxy. This explains why she didn't help combat the First Order and Kylo Ren. The possibility of Ahsoka meeting Rey in future projects is also hinted at.

entertainment2 years ago

Damon Lindelof forced to leave Star Wars project.

Damon Lindelof, writer of "Lost" and "The Leftovers," has revealed that he was asked to leave a new potential "Star Wars" feature film he was co-writing with Justin Britt-Gibson and director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. It's unclear if Lindelof's departure was a mutual decision or if he wanted to take the film in a different direction. The new "Star Wars" movie was announced at Star Wars Celebration with Daisy Ridley returning as Rey to train a new generation of Jedi. Lindelof is open to returning to the "Star Wars" universe in the future.

film2 years ago

The Future of Star Wars: Disarray, Crawl, Ridley, and Diversity

Daisy Ridley will return as Rey in a new "Star Wars" movie directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and written by Steven Knight. The film will follow Rey as she attempts to rebuild the Jedi Order 15 years after the events of "The Rise of Skywalker." Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy confirmed that the Jedi are in disarray and the film will explore the state of the galaxy. Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker may appear as a Force ghost. Ridley is "out of her mind excited" to return to the franchise. Obaid-Chinoy will be the first woman and person of color to direct a "Star Wars" movie.

entertainment2 years ago

Kathleen Kennedy Reveals Exciting Updates on Upcoming Star Wars Projects.

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy announced that the Star Wars opening crawl will return for all upcoming Star Wars movies, including the new films set in different timelines. Kennedy also revealed that the new Rey film will be set 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker and will focus on Rey rebuilding the Jedi Order. The other two films will be directed by James Mangold and Dave Filoni, and will explore the history of the Jedi. Kennedy hinted that some characters from The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and Skeleton Crew may appear in Filoni's film.

entertainment2 years ago

Diverse Cast and Character Returns: The Future of Star Wars.

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy will become the first woman and person of color to direct a "Star Wars" movie, which will feature Daisy Ridley's return as Rey. The film is set 15 years after the last events of the Skywalker Saga and will tell the story of rebuilding the New Jedi Order. Obaid-Chinoy will direct a screenplay by Steven Knight. James Mangold and Dave Filoni are also set to direct new "Star Wars" movies.

entertainment2 years ago

Daisy Ridley reprises role as Rey in upcoming Star Wars films.

Disney has announced plans for three new "Star Wars" movies, one of which will feature Daisy Ridley reprising her role as Rey in a story set 15 years after "The Rise of Skywalker." The film will focus on rebuilding the New Jedi Order as powers rise to tear it down. The other two films will delve into the past to tell the story of the first Jedi to wield the Force and chronicle an escalating war between the Imperial Remnant and the fledgling New Republic, respectively.

entertainment2 years ago

Daisy Ridley to Star in Three New Star Wars Movies.

Lucasfilm announced three new Star Wars movies, including one featuring Daisy Ridley as Rey, set 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker. Another movie will explore the origins of the Force and the Jedi, set 25,000 years before anything else in the Star Wars universe. Dave Filoni will direct a live-action Star Wars movie that ties together recent Disney+ shows. Release dates have not been revealed, but Disney has holiday 2025 and 2027 dates for untitled Star Wars flicks.

entertainment2 years ago

New Star Wars Films Announced with Top Directors and Returning Cast Members.

Lucasfilm announced that Dave Filoni and James Mangold will direct two new "Star Wars" movies, while Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy will direct a third film featuring Daisy Ridley's Rey. Mangold's movie will go back to the dawn of the Jedi, while Filoni's project will focus on the New Republic and "close out" the interconnected stories told in Disney+ shows. Obaid-Chinoy's film will be set after the events of "Rise of Skywalker" and feature Rey building a new Jedi Order. This marks several milestones for the franchise, including Obaid-Chinoy being the first woman and person of color to direct a "Star Wars" movie.