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“There’s always a little bit of truth in legends,” Ahsoka once said on “Star Wars: Rebels.”

That line was a little Easter Egg to fans to assuage them about how the pre-Disney takeover “Star Wars” stories — told in decades-worth of novels, comics, and video games — might still live on in the official canon. It also applies a bit to the show “Star Wars: Underworld,” George Lucas’s ambitious, but ultimately scrapped live-action TV series he was developing in the years after “Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith” hit theaters in 2005.

Little bits of information have leaked about the show over the years. One thing was certain: Per its title, it was set in the demimonde of the galaxy far, far away, among its scoundrels, and smugglers, and bounty hunters and assorted other criminals. But now Rick McCallum, the producer best associated with the “Star Wars” prequels, who...

Before George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012, he was working on a handful of new Star Wars projects. One of those projects was Star Wars: Underworld, a live-action TV series which would have been set between the events of Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. The series was axed when Disney took over the franchise, but a lot of work had already been done, including writing over 60 scripts.

However, Star Wars: Underworld wouldn’t have come cheap. While speaking on the Young Indy Chroniclers podcast, producer Rick McCallum said each episode would have cost $40 million. “I think we had over 60 scripts… like third draft scripts,” McCallum said. “These were dark [scripts]. They were sexy. They were violent. They were absolutely wonderful, complicated, challenging scripts. The problem was that each episode was bigger than the films, so the lowest I could get it down to with the each that...

Before George Lucas sold Lucasfilm and the “Star Wars” rights to Disney, he had attempted to put together an extremely ambitious television project called “Star Wars: Underworld” and according to longtime producer Rick McCallum (“Indiana Jones” and “Star Wars” franchises) there were some headache-inducing costs involved because of the limited technology at the time.

McCallum spoke with the podcast “Young Indy Chronicles” (spotted by Gizmodo) detailing how many scripts they compiled during their pained and long development period alongside what each episode would have cost them using the VFX tech of the day.

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As fans wonder who the future of Star Wars will be handled by, it may be time to give respect to the original creator, George Lucas. The filmmaker wrote and directed the first film in 1977, triggering one of the most profitable and largest cinematic universes. The space opera began as a tribute to some of the serials he watched as a kid.

Originally intended for children, Lucas reportedly was a fan of fantastical sci-fi stories and did not want to get into the hard science aspect of it like Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. One of his biggest inspirations and his initial idea was reportedly to adapt the campy comic book series Flash Gordon.

George Lucas was initially inspired by the Flash Gordon comics to make Star Wars George Lucas | Credits: YouTube/Star Wars

While Star Wars is one of the most popular sci-fi franchises in the world,...

Tony Gilroy created Andor, one of the best Star Wars shows of recent times, which will return with its second installment next month. The series has received critical acclaim despite being diametrically opposite to franchise creator George Lucas’s original plan for the franchise when he first launched it in 1977.

A still from Andor (Credits: Lucasfilm).

During an interview, Gilroy talked about his approach to the epic space opera saga. The showrunner revealed how his philosophy was different from what Lucas had intended for the saga, especially in terms of the style and tone envisioned for the franchise. Here is why Gilroy’s impending Star Wars exit could lead to a dark future for the franchise.

Andor creator Tony Gilroy admitted to subverting George Lucas’s original Star Wars plan

When George Lucas launched the Star Wars franchise, he made it clear that the story was aimed at children. In an interview with Originaltrilogy.

Star Wars Underworld is one of those projects fans of the franchise have never stopped talking about, even though they have never actually seen it (and likely never will). That's probably why we're still hearing about it all these years later -- and why we finally have some possible answers to the age-old question: Why did this never actually happen?

Underworld was supposed to be a George Lucas-created television series that, three decades ago, would have been unlike anything fans of a galaxy far, far away had ever seen. In a recent interview on the Young Indy Chronicles podcast, however, Lucas's then-producer Rick McCallum shared that while the up to 60 scripts never moved beyond that, it wasn't because they lacked in quality. Quite the opposite, actually.

"It’s one of the great disappointments of our life," he said about the scrapped Star Wars series. "We had ... the most wonderful...

In terms of actual financial losses, Willard Huyck's 1986 bonkers fantasy/comedy "Howard the Duck," based on a Marvel Comics character, is hardly the biggest bomb of all time. It earned $38 million on a $37 million budget. That's a large bomb by the weird standards of Hollywood accounting, of course, but "Howard the Duck" didn't lose nearly as much money as, say, "Krull" from three years previous. It's also not the first Marvel movie, as some believe. 

In terms of its reputation, however, "Howard the Duck" might be one of the most notorious bombs of all time. It was a weird concept to receive blockbuster levels of cash, and many were baffled by the fact that George Lucas was one of the film's producers. The film is about a live-action anthropomorphic duck named Howard (voice of Chip Zien) who is sucked to Earth from a parallel duck dimension. He is lost...

George Lucas changed cinema forever with "Star Wars." He didn't just alter the medium in terms of franchising, but he also pushed the limits of independent cinema and revolutionized everything from visual effects to digital editing, sound design, and filming. But you already know that, right? 

What you may not know, however, is that Lucas frequently made appearances in non-"Star Wars" movies and TV shows throughout his career. For example, the now-retired filmmaker once cameoed in his buddy Steven Spielberg's Peter Pan film "Hook," specifically in a scene where he makes out with Carrie Fisher. (!) Lucas also played a small role in "Beverly Hills Cop III" (sharing the screen with Christina Venuti) and even showed up in an episode of "The O.C." once.

Of course, "Star Wars" fans are aware that Lucas similarly popped up in "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith." In that case,...

These days, the idea of a Star Wars TV series is old news. In lieu of any big-screen outings for the franchise since the widely panned "Rise of Skywalker" in 2019, the last five-plus years of Star Wars have consisted entirely of streaming shows on Disney+, books, comics, and video games. But back before George Lucas sold Lucasfilm and its associated properties to Disney, Star Wars was a film series before all else, and the idea of bringing its universe to television in live-action seemed far-fetched. Even still, it nearly happened under Lucas, and we now know just how far those grand plans went.

The series' working title was "Star Wars: Underworld," and it would have looked at all kinds of less-traveled corners of the galaxy, following smugglers, bounty hunters, the general criminal element, and other stories less central to the saga of the Skywalkers and the Jedi. And according to...

George Lucas created the epic space opera saga Star Wars, which has no shortage of compelling characters. Throughout the franchise’s several eras, multiple characters have emerged as fan-favorites, including one character specifically created to teach Anakin Skywalker one important lesson.

Star Wars creator George Lucas (Credit: HBO).

During an interview, Lucas talked about the addition of Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano in The Clone Wars animated series. The acclaimed filmmaker revealed that the character was crafted to make Anakin more responsible between the events of the second and third prequel trilogy installments. Here is what Lucas had to say about the creation of Ahsoka.

George Lucas revealed the importance of introducing Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Star Wars: The Clone Wars premiered in 2008 and served as a bridge between the second and third installments of the prequel trilogy. It was created by George Lucas, with Dave Filoni serving as the supervising director.

Before George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney, he almost launched Star Wars' first live-action series on ABC.

Via Inverse, producer Ron Moore says this series was so violent and dark that “Disney definitely would have never offered to buy Lucasfilm” had it been launched. This series was called Star Wars: Underworld, and fans may have heard of it already. ABC canceled it in 2012 due to its massive $40 million per episode budget.

Ron Moore admits that ABC had no issues with the show's violent themes, but the budget was out of control. The technology at the time wasn't sophisticated enough to create what Lucas wanted for each episode without breaking the bank. Regardless, even if the costs for each episode were cut in half, it would never have been enough, as “The problem was, each episode was bigger than the films." To put that into perspective, a season of The Mandalorian,...

Daisy Ridley has insisted Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is involved in ‘Star Wars: New Jedi Order’.It had been reported that the film executive was set to leave her role with the studio by the end of the year but Ridley has insisted rumors of the Lucasfilm head’s departure were "not true" and that she was "very involved" in her upcoming ‘Star Wars’ film, in which the actress will reprise her role as Rey Skywalker.Ridley, 32, told The Direct: "I believe that she's very involved. I think there was reporting that was not true. So yeah, very [involved]."Last month, Puck reported Kennedy was looking to step down from her position at Lucasfilm by the end of the year and had initially planned to leave the studio in 2024 with an exit interview planned with an unnamed journalist.However, Kennedy has since insisted she was "not retiring" from Lucasfilm and was...

Lucasfilm’s 2005 ‘space opera’ feature, “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith”, written and directed by George Lucas, returns April 25, 2025 to theaters, in celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary, available in 4Dx, offering high-tech motion chairs that sync with over 21 effects:

“…starring Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker and Frank Oz…

“…‘Revenge of the Sith’ is set three years after the onset of the ‘Clone Wars’, established in ‘Attack of the Clones’.

“The ‘Jedi’ are spread across the galaxy in a full-scale war against the ‘Separatists’. The Jedi Council’ dispatches ‘Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi’…

“…on a mission to defeat ‘General Grievous’, the head of the Separatist army and former apprentice to ‘Count Dooku', to put an end to the war.

“Meanwhile, after having visions of his wife ‘Padmé ‘ dying in childbirth…

“…‘Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker’ is tasked...

Actor Sam Witwer has a longstanding association with the Star Wars franchise. He first provided his voice and likeness for a series of video games before portraying fan-favorite prequel trilogy villain Darth Maul in several animated projects, including Star Wars Rebels, where the character eventually met his demise.

Sam Witwer on the Inside of You podcast (Credit: YouTube).

During an interview, Witwer reflected on his run as the now-iconic villain. In the process, Witwer also talked about his dynamic with Obi-Wan Kenobi, with the actor highlighting a fatal error the Jedi Knight made during Rebels season 3. Here is what Witwer had to say about Maul and Kenobi’s fight that changed the galaxy far, far away.

Sam Witwer on Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Maul’s fate duel in Star Wars: Rebels season 3

Darth Maul was first introduced in 1999’s The Phantom Menace and quickly became popular with the Star Wars fanbase.

The science fiction entertainment genre features two leading franchises that have ruled viewers’ popularity for many decades- Star Wars and Star Trek. Millions of space-adventure fans started to experience two different visions of interstellar adventures featuring distant planets and extraterrestrial cultures through futuristic space technologies.

The epic space opera feel of Star Wars draws its viewers into the trend of the mythic conflict between good and evil. Since George Lucas gifted the world with such grandness in 1977, the Force, lightsabers, and the fight against galactic oppression have become a cultural standard. Star Trek, on the other hand, is more optimistic and places scientific and diplomatic relations in the foreground.

William Shatner, Kathie Browne, and Jason Evers in Star Trek | Credit: Desilu Productions/Paramount Television/NBC

Despite sharing the ability to entertain scientists, writers, and dreamers, both franchises exist as fundamentally different structures with separate storytelling approaches, scientific values, and world-building.

In 1983, several actresses filmed scenes as star pilots in the Battle of Endor for Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. However, they did not make it into the final cut of the film or dubbed over as men. Since then, though, there have been many female star pilots in both the Star Wars films and series.

In 1999, George Lucas rectified the omission 16 years later in The Phantom Menace. British actress Celia Imrie portrayed Naboo starfighter Dinee Ellberger. The character assisted the Jedi and Naboo's liberation of the planet against the Trade Federation.

With the exception of Solo: A Star Wars Story, the four other films released under Disney have featured female star pilots. In The Force Awakens, Jessica Henwick portrayed X-Wing pilot Jessika Pava. Henwick was a finalist for the role of Rey and won over director J.J. Abrams to give her a role in the film.

Star Wars: Underworld was a hugely ambitious project imagined by George Lucas as the first live-action TV series set in a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Dozens of scripts were written, but making it proved to be something of a logistical nightmare for Lucasfilm.

Ultimately, it fell by the wayside alongside several other small screen projects when Disney acquired the studio. Since then, we've seen the Kathleen Kennedy-led studio produce several shows for Disney+, including The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

We know the series was set on Coruscant and, as the title implies, it was going to explore the planet's Underworld at the height of the Empire's rule.

Little else is known beyond that but former Star Wars franchise producer Rick McCallum has shared some new details (via SFFGazette.com), including the fact each episode was going to cost $40 million to produce.

Considering 60 of them were planned, you can...

Star Wars: Underworld was a planned live-action TV series set between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. George Lucas announced it in 2005, and over 60 scripts were written. The show was supposed to be dark, action-packed, and focused on the criminal underworld of Coruscant. It would not follow the main Star Wars characters but could feature some familiar faces.

Lucas and his team worked hard to bring the series to life, but in 2010, it was put on hold because it was too expensive to make. The show was described as Deadwood in space and The Godfather of Star Wars. It would have explored bounty hunters, crime lords, and the rise of the Empire.

Although it was never made, Star Wars: Underworld remains one of the most exciting “what-ifs” in Star Wars history.

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Rick McCallum,...

I recently came across some fascinating details about a Star Wars project that never saw the light of day. It’s called Star Wars: Underworld, and it was a bold idea from George Lucas himself.

Let’s dig into what could have been a game-changer for the franchise, based on what I learned from a podcast episode of Young Indy Chronicles featuring Peter and Daniel, along with producer Rick McCallum.

This canceled show was set to be unlike any Star Wars story we’ve seen before. Imagine a darker, more intense Star Wars with a mature edge—something that felt sexy and even violent.

It was meant to push boundaries, showing a side of the galaxy far removed from the family-friendly adventures we’re used to. The plan was to explore the gritty underbelly of this universe, and it sounds like it would have been a wild ride.

The project...

Steve Jobs once said, “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” In the 1970s, George Lucas blew open the world of sci-fi with his first Star Wars flick, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. The seeds he planted as a young filmmaker back in the day would later blossom into the multi-billion dollar franchise we adore today.

Star Wars | Credit: Lucasfilm

And his hunger for success would only go on to fuel his ambition. Among his future plans for the galaxy far, far away, included a television show of equally massive proportions. His vision would have birthed the most expensive TV show of its time, going head to head against already established franchises like Star Trek that were dominating the TV circuit.

However, the idea itself was deemed too big to fit in a tiny square frame...

As a Star Wars fan, there's undoubtedly at least one line from Episode III - Revenge of the Sith that you're obsessed with. From the heartbreaking to the tragic, and iconic, Revenge of the Sith is the most quotable film in the Star Wars franchise.

As the film turns 20 this May, let's look back at 10 of the most memorable quotes from Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.

1. "Execute Order 66" - Darth Sidious

Anakin Skywalker's fall to the dark side was made infinitely worse when the soldiers who fought side by side with their Generals turned on them, wiping out nearly all of them, excluding the few who were lucky to escape. All Palpatine had to do was to say the magic words, "Execute Order 66", and the loyal clones opened fire on each and every Jedi Knight. Unfortunately, all their brains were implanted with a chip which...

Star Wars creator George Lucas worked with Dave Filoni on the now fan-favorite animated series The Clone Wars. The series bridges the events between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, following the titular conflict in the galaxy far, far away, which also introduced a bunch of new fan-favorite characters.

Dave Filoni during Star Wars Celebration (Credit: YouTube).

During an interview, Filoni and Lucas reflected on launching the animated series and creating new characters to add to the fold. In the process, Filoni admitted that one fan-favorite villain was originally conceived to be introduced in the second installment of the prequel trilogy. Here is how things panned out and why the character was later introduced in the series.

Dave Filoni revealed one iconic The Clone Wars villain was created for Star Wars: Attack of the Clones

Star Wars creator George Lucas recruited Dave Filoni to serve as the...

A fun new Easter egg has been discovered in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, 26 years after the movie’s release. It turns out that George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, made a secret appearance in the film.

If you know when and where to look, you can spot his bearded face on a stone archway in the background on Naboo, at 1 hour, 58 minutes, and 17 seconds into the movie.

Source: https://claytonsandell.substack.com/p/star-wars-the-george-lucas-phantom

This surprising discovery was shared by Caroleen “Jett” Green, a former matte artist at Industrial Light & Magic (Ilm), who worked on The Phantom Menace. Jett revealed that she created the hidden cameo while working on a matte painting for the movie.

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She said that she noticed an oval-shaped space on an arch in the painting,...

Almost all of you reading this are likely aware that Star Wars mastermind George Lucas had a cameo role in 2005's Revenge of the Sith. The filmmaker played the blue-skinned Baron Papanoida but it turns out he debuted in the Galaxy Far, Far Away he created years earlier.

As we first reported on SFFGazette.com, Clayton Sandell recently sat down for a conversation with former Ilm matte painter Caroleen "Jett" Green and discovered that Lucas has a literal blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo in Theed's Royal Palace on Naboo during The Phantom Menace's final act. However, unlike the Baron, he wasn't there in person for it.

Instead, Green painted his face into one of her backgrounds. When Queen Padmé and her guards run through a long hallway in the palace before being surrounded by the Trade Federation's Battle Droids, Lucas' face can be seen far in the background in an arch above a window.

Batman: The Animated Series remains a modern animated classic, arguably one of the best in the genre. Writer-producer Paul Dini helped develop the series and also served as one of its writers. However, Dini originally got a start in his career working with Star Wars legend George Lucas.

Dcau legend Paul Dini (Credit: Alex Ross | YouTube).

During an interview, Dini reflected on the experience of working on Lucas’s epic space opera saga before going on to create one of the greatest animated shows ever made. As a result, it is safe to say that we wouldn’t have had Batman: The Animated Series without Dini’s work on Star Wars, and here is everything you need to know about it.

Dcau Legend Paul Dini recalled the experience of working with Star Wars creator George Lucas

Paul Dini is primarily known for his work on the DC animated shows and movies,...

By now, most Star Wars fans probably know the majority of these films and shows' most iconic "Easter eggs" by heart. Even the most dedicated watchers, however, may have still missed a subtle George Lucas "appearance" in 1999's Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.

Journalist and Star Wars writer Clayton Sandell (Star Wars: Timelines and more) revealed on his Substack earlier this week that there is a literal blink-and-you-miss-it Easter egg hidden in the film. It took over 25 years, but we can all now finally point it out excitedly to all our friends and family.

In the scene where Queen Amidala and her guards are running down a hallway in the Theed palace, there is actually a blurry image of George Lucas's face at the top of an archway. You kind of have to squint to see it, but it's there -- at the timestamp of 1:57:17 on Disney+,...

Hollywood is where imaginative stories are put on the silver screen and people with minimal backgrounds can make historical careers of glamour. But aside from inviting in people of various backgrounds and creative mindsets, Hollywood has encouraged, mostly indirectly, daring filmmakers to go against its system and attempt to make successful pictures outside of the often creatively restraining industry. Legendary directors Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas formed in the early 1970s the best example of such rebellion with American Zoetrope, an independent film company which in the days prior to each of their legendary success, was their conjoined mission to challenge the Hollywood status quo in moviemaking, inviting a diverse array of storytelling and directors to form a new kind of cinema alternative. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to...

George R.R. Martin is a massive comic book fan, and it’s easy to assume that he idolizes the likes of Stan Lee who created so many beloved superheroes and stories that we’re all fond of today. Surprisingly, the author doesn’t want to follow in his footsteps for one sensible reason.

George R.R. Martin via TIFF Originals / Credits: YouTube

Martin created so many figures in the vast world of A Song of Ice and Fire. Heck, it is not easy to keep track of all their names, but at the end of the day, they were his own creations. Unlike him, the late comic book writer wasn’t able to own many of his characters.

George R.R. Martin reveals why he does not aspire to be like the legendary Stan Lee

As George R.R. Martin busies himself with finishing The Winds of Winter and attending to his other live-action projects,...

Actress Carrie Fisher gained recognition for playing the role of Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy. While the films brought Fisher unprecedented fame, they also resulted in the actress facing media and public scrutiny in her personal life. Fisher later reflected on some of her personal struggles in her books.

Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Credits: Lucasfilm).

In an excerpt from her book, Fisher admitted to using humor as a defense mechanism against her mental disorder. Before her passing, Fisher had become vocal about mental health and addiction issues, which started shortly after her rise to fame. Here is what Fisher had to say about her struggles amidst her Star Wars fame.

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher discussed her mental disorder in her autobiography

Actress Carrie Fisher debuted as Princess Leia in 1977’s Star Wars, directed by George Lucas, which made her a household name.

The Empire Strikes Back is arguably the greatest Star Wars movie, with the second installment in the original trilogy having a surprising ending. The film ends with Luke learning the truth about Darth Vader while the Rebel fleet recuperates from their loss against the Empire. However, the film ends on a hopeful note as Luke and Leia stare out into space.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was released in 1980 (Credit: Lucasfilm).

The scene between Luke and Leia has continued to baffle Star Wars fans for several years. In the scene, it appears that the siblings are looking at the galaxy far, far away from a distance. As a result, the shot raises questions about the Rebel fleet’s location during the film’s final moments. Here is everything you need to know about the mystery of The Empire Strikes Back‘s ending.

The Empire Strikes Back left a big...

The Star Wars franchise has been nominated for a total of 37 Academy Awards throughout its unique history at the Oscars. Many of the nominations and wins have been centered around sound and visual effects. However, only two films have received nominations for film editing.

The original movie, A New Hope, received both the nomination and win in 1977. Paul Hirsch, Richard Chew, and Marcia Lucas, George Lucas's wife at the time, all took home the award. It was a film that broke a lot of ground in film editing techniques and was well received for its work in the category.

Marcia Lucas was also nominated for George Lucas' 1973 film, American Graffiti. Chew was nominated in 1976 for his film editing work on One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Hirsch received a nomination for his work in 2004 for the Ray Charles biopic, Ray.

Hirsch spoke to Rogerebert.com about his work on A New Hope,...

Seeing actors before they were famous in other films and projects is always an uncanny experience. We all know Andre Braugher as Captain Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, but how many of us actually remember that he was in The Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer?

Now, I have watched Attack of the Clones more times than I can count, and while everyone and their mom knew Keira Knightley was in it, never once did I realize that Rose Byrne was there too!

Rose Byrne in The Phantom Menace || Credit: Lucasfilm

Rose Byrne played Agent Moira MacTaggert in what is perhaps the best X-Men film from the Fox era, X-Men: First Class, and what baffles me is that her presence in the film went completely unnoticed, despite semi-annual viewings of the Prequel trilogy.

Rose Byrne’s character, much like Keira Knightley’s, has a rich history in Star Wars lore Sabé,...

Star Wars fans have much to look forward to this spring. Celebration Japan 2025 will no doubt bring exciting announcements, and the second season of Andor has many fans awaiting the show's return. Though, if you're looking for something different, you may want to look at the National Women's Soccer League (Nwsl) for other ways to celebrate the Star Wars fandom.

The National Women's Soccer League and its teams have hosted several themed nights in relation to the franchise and should be doing it this year. In 2019, the Washington Spirit, out of Washington D.C., hosted a Star Wars themed night. They allowed fans who dressed up as their favorite character to be entered for a prize during the evening. The Spirit played the game against the Reign Fc on May 4th, the unofficial holiday of the Star Wars franchise. The game ended in a scoreless 0-0 draw.

This past September,...

Harrison Ford and George Lucas have been partners-in-crime for decades. The duo first worked together on the coming-of-age drama American Graffiti before going on to work on a small little sci-fi film that some may have heard of called Star Wars. Ford played Han Solo in the iconic film franchise and has often expressed his annoyance at the franchise.

However, another franchise that Lucas created and Ford starred in did not anger the Red Hulk actor as much as Star Wars. Ford collaborated with Lucas and Steven Spielberg in the Indiana Jones films, starring as the titular character. He expressed gratitude to Lucas for giving him the phone call that changed his life.

George Lucas’ one phone call to Harrison Ford gave him the franchise of a lifetime Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark | Credits: Lucasfilm

Harrison Ford is one of the most prolific...

Lucasfilm announced the return of ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’’ to the big screen on April 25 to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary.

The film will run in UK cinemas and select international territories for a six-day engagement and will be available in several formats, including, for the first time, 4Dx. 4Dx features high-tech motion chairs that sync with over 21 effects, all designed to complement the film’s narrative.

Renowned graphic artist Matt Ferguson created an exciting new poster for the re-release event.

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‘Revenge of the Sith’ takes place years after the onset of the Clone Wars, when the noble Jedi Knights lead a massive clone army into a galaxy-wide battle against the Separatists. When the sinister Sith unveils a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and the evil Galactic Empire rises from its ashes.

The reportedly outgoing Lucasfilm president has brought a raft of new movies to the sci-fi franchise but some plans have crashed and the narrative has the look of random splashing

If the reports are true, and Kathleen Kennedy is to step down as president of Lucasfilm, it is possible to look back on her near 13-year reign over the Star Wars movies and wonder how one person managed to oversee an entire industry of sci-fi fantasy dreams, decrees and doomed announcements that always seemed to fall apart as quickly as they were constructed. Like any of the Death Stars that have permeated these films, Kennedy’s apparently well-constructed visions for future episodes always seemed to be blown to smithereens just as they were about to take over the Hollywood nebula. From Josh Trank’s mysteriously vanished Boba Fett film to Patty Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron crash-landing before takeoff, her time at...

Here’s What Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy Said About Star Wars Trilogy (Photo Credit – Wikimedia)

Since its debut in 1977, the Star Wars franchise has won over the hearts of audiences worldwide with its epic tales of heroism, adventure, and the eternal struggle between light and dark. Created by George Lucas, this space opera has expanded beyond the original films into a vast universe encompassing prequels, sequels, standalone movies, animated series, novels, and video games.

The trilogies that chronicle the Skywalker family’s saga are central to this expansive narrative. Each introduces new characters and conflicts while enriching the overarching mythos. So far, the three trilogies have focused on the stories of Luke Skywalker, Anakin Skywalker, and Rey Skywalker. As the galaxy far, far away continues to evolve, fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in this legendary series.

Simon Kinberg To Helm New Star Wars Trilogy

In an exciting development for Star Wars enthusiasts,...

A few days ago, a report went viral claiming that Kathleen Kennedy was preparing to retire as the head of Lucasfilm. Speculation about her successor quickly spread, with Dave Filoni and Kevin Feige among the most notable potential candidates.

However, Kennedy has now addressed the rumors directly, making it clear that she is not retiring—at least not anytime soon.

The truth is, and I want to just say loud and clear, I am not retiring. I will never retire from movies. I will die making movies. That is the first thing that’s important to say. I am not retiring. What’s happening at Lucasfilm is I have been talking for quite some time with both Bob and Alan about what eventual succession might look like. We have an amazing bench of people here, and we have every intention of making an announcement months or a year down the road.

With the word that Kathleen Kennedy may be retiring from Lucasfilm, the key question is, what is happening to Star Wars now?

Kathleen Kennedy can be a divisive figure, to say the least, for Star Wars fans. And given this is one of the most infamously divisive fandoms in the world, that's saying something. 

Since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012, Kathleen Kennedy has been the boss and guiding force for the various franchises. It led to Star Wars hitting new heights in both theaters and TV screens and the merchandising a boon for Disney. Under Kennedy, we've gotten Andor, The Mandalorian, Galaxy's Edge, and a spark of life the franchise long needed.

At the same time, Kennedy has become the target of scorn and derision by some parts of the fandom. It's ranged from the quality of the sequel trilogy to reports of her clashes with various writers and directors that...

Actor Patrick Stewart is best known for playing the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. In 2020, the veteran actor appeared alongside Star Wars legend Mark Hamill in a promotional campaign for Uber Eats that shined the spotlight on two of the most influential sci-fi franchises of all time.

Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation (Credit: Paramount Television).

While discussing their work for the campaign, Stewart discussed how Star Trek and Star Wars had impacted the sci-fi genre over multiple decades. At the same time, Stewart also revealed that some ideas for the two properties to cross over had floated around in the past. Here is what Stewart had to say about a potential Star Wars and Star Trek crossover.

Patrick Stewart admits a Star Trek and Star Wars crossover has been floated around

Patrick Stewart appeared as Captain Jean-Luc...

Actor Mark Hamill is best known for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise. The space opera franchise has remained a competitor of the sci-fi series Star Trek in the public eye, with both franchises often facing comparisons. However, Hamill admitted to being a fan of the original series created by Gene Roddenberry.

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars (Credit: Lucasfilm).

During an interview, Hamill discussed the popularity of the original series and his admiration for it. As a result, when his close friend Brent Spiner revealed a new series, which eventually became Star Trek: The Next Generation, was in development, the actor was skeptical about its chances of succeeding. Here is why Mark Hamill thought Star Trek: The Next Generation would be a failure.

Mark Hamill thought Star Trek: The Next Generation would fail before Brent Spiner proved him wrong

Actor Mark Hamill rose...

It's easier to move on from people and situations we've outgrown than to try to change them.

The same logic can be applied to Star Wars, which suddenly seems too childish for some fans who grew up with it. Just because certain fans need foul language, graphic content, and sex to feel like they're watching something for grown-ups, doesn't mean Star Wars has to change to please them.

George Lucas has repeatedly gone on record and said Star Wars was always meant for children. He wanted to create a story that inspires kids, gives them hope, and shows them how to face life. That's why Luke Skywalker and Anakin Skywalker were so young, and had to face the harsh realities of life such as loss, betrayal, family, duty, and choices we all have to struggle with. Star Wars taught us it's possible to navigate these challenges, and love and hope will always prevail,...

Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith Re-Release Box Office Update ( Photo Credit – Prime Video )

The Star Wars franchise remains one of the world’s most popular and influential entertainment properties. Although its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it continues to have a massive fanbase across multiple generations. Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith is returning to the theatres soon to commemorate its 20th anniversary. The film has been given the chance to achieve a major milestone worldwide. Scroll below for the deets.

For the unversed, it is the third installment in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, the sequel to The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. This threequel is the sixth film in the Star Wars film series. Directed by George Lucas, the film features Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and Frank Oz.

It was released...

The Motion Picture Sound Editors’ 72nd Golden Reel Awards were handed out Sunday night at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. Nominated by members of the organization, the Golden Reel Award celebrates the creative endeavors in sound editing across feature films, student films, broadcast, gaming and interactive media.

“We are all practitioners of this invisible art of sound. Sound isn’t seen or touched, and as a result, our craft is often overlooked. But we know sound is both physical and metaphysical, and we love playing between the realms of sound’s physical properties and the emotional impact it can have on an audience,” Mpse President David Barber said at the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of below-the-line recognition. “That’s not to say that people don’t, can’t, or won’t [champion] sound, but if they’re not aware of what we do, how can we expect them to appreciate it?...

Kathleen Kennedy may not be retiring from Lucasfilm this year after all. Hours after Puck dropped a bombshell report that Kennedy intends to retire from her position as Lucasfilm President by the end of this year, CNN spoke with an anonymous source who claims otherwise.

According to the latest update from CNN, a source familiar with the situation over at Lucasfilm stated "there's nothing there right now."

The source went on to emphasize that an announcement of Kennedy's retirement will be made "public" when "actual decisions are made."

Initial rumors claimed that Kennedy had told associates that she intends to retire by the end of 2025. Multiple Hollywood trades picked up the story, suggesting there was some legitimacy to claim.

The rumor continued to gain traction with additional reports claiming that Ahsoka and Star Wars Rebels showrunner Dave Filoni is already being eyed as her successor.

But Star Wars fans displeased...

For a long time, Doctor Who has been a stalwart expression of Hollywood’s undying love for sci-fi fantasy. The BBC series may have launched to a relatively smaller audience market, but it quickly grew in both fandom and ratings after the show’s unique story arc found a foothold in pop culture.

Doctor Who [Credit: BBC]

But despite the audience’s growing love for the cult-classic sci-fi show, Doctor Who suffers from one glaring shortcoming that was as prominent when it first launched in 2005 as it is today. And while the Doctor has shed his visage time and again and his companions have changed through the years, the showrunners behind Who refuse to change one troubling aspect in its creative structure.

Doctor Who – a relic of the future? Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who [Credit: BBC]

Hollywood has always been driven by the power of imagination. But as genres like...

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy has recently made headlines with reports of her alleged plans to step down and retire by the year’s end. While there is no confirmation about Kennedy’s rumored exit, the prolific producer has undoubtedly been a key figure in shaping the galaxy far, far away for the past decade.

Kathleen Kennedy at Star Wars Celebration 2023 (Credit: YouTube).

Amidst reports of Kennedy’s alleged exit plans, it might be worth taking note of the one technology developed under her regime that has now become commonplace in the Star Wars franchise. In an interview, Kennedy revealed how one of the best Star Wars movies of the recent era helped Lucasfilm perfect the volume technology, and here is what she had to say.

Kathleen Kennedy revealed how Rogue One helped perfect a common Star Wars technology

Ever since the George Lucas days, the Star Wars franchise has been...

Star Wars fans need to hold their horses as reports of their most disliked behind-the-scenes figure exiting the franchise might’ve been greatly exaggerated. In February 2025, reports of Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy allegedly planning to retire by the year’s end made waves on social media. However, those reports might not be true after all.

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy (Credit: IGN | YouTube).

A follow-up report has now claimed that Kennedy isn’t planning on retiring soon and fans hoping the President makes way for more beloved figures to take the helm might be disappointed to learn the update. Therefore, the franchise’s fans must wait for any official statement regarding a change of leadership at Lucasfilm. Here is what’s going on with Kennedy’s alleged exit plans.

Kathleen Kennedy might not be leaving Lucasfilm and Star Wars just yet

Kathleen Kennedy was appointed as the President of Lucasfilm after...

Lucasfilm’s 2005 ‘space opera’ feature, “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith”, written and directed by George Lucas, returns April 25, 2025 to theaters, in celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary, available in 4Dx, offering high-tech motion chairs that sync with over 21 effects:

“…starring Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker and Frank Oz…

“…‘Revenge of the Sith’ is set three years after the onset of the ‘Clone Wars’, established in ‘Attack of the Clones’.

“The ‘Jedi’ are spread across the galaxy in a full-scale war against the ‘Separatists’. The Jedi Council’ dispatches ‘Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi’…

“…on a mission to defeat ‘General Grievous’, the head of the Separatist army and former apprentice to ‘Count Dooku', to put an end to the war.

“Meanwhile, after having visions of his wife ‘Padmé ‘ dying in childbirth…

“…‘Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker’ is tasked...

Following the news that Kathleen Kennedy is gearing up to announce her retirement as Lucasfilm President, speculation continues to run rampant about her potential replacement (even Kevin Feige's name has been thrown into the mix).

Fans haven't appreciated Kennedy's stint in charge of the studio, She's delivered some successes for Disney - the Star Wars sequels were box office hits and Disney+ was launched on the back of The Mandalorian - but there have also been many failures.

Whether it's the countless Star Wars movies that failed to materialise or the way Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Solo: A Star Wars Story underperformed, the majority agree that a fresh face calling the shots would be no bad thing.

As we first reported on SFFGazette.com, scooper @MyTimeToShineH claims, "Dave Filoni is a candidate to replace Kathleen Kennedy after she steps down from Lucasfilm next year."

That...