Demand for Black Jedi Lead in Star Wars

Outgoing Rep. Jamaal Bowman demands the next Star Wars movie feature a black Jedi lead character or he will denounce the franchise. He dismisses comparisons to Mace Windu and faces social media ridicule for his demands.

Amandla Stenberg blames Star Wars fans for show's cancellation

Amandla Stenberg blames vitriolic Star Wars fans for the cancellation of The Acolyte, citing hyper-conservative bigotry and hateful language. Despite good reviews, the show underperformed in viewership. Stenberg expresses gratitude to supporters and criticizes alt-right attacks.

Cancellation of The Acolyte Star Wars series

The Acolyte, a Star Wars series, was canceled after one season due to poor viewer reviews and declining viewership. Critics blame woke ideology and bad storytelling for its failure.

Entertainment

Disney unveiled new footage from 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' 'Star Wars,' and Pixar movies at a showcase in front of fans in California. James Cameron announced the latest 'Avatar' installment and promised higher emotional stakes and new elements. 'Star Wars' film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' was also previewed, along with new Pixar movies 'Hoppers' and 'Toy Story 5.'

Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm's Direction Post-Endgame

Marvel Studios has reportedly cleaned house of 'activist' producers after learning from past mistakes and is focusing on classic characters for Phase 4. The return of Robert Downey Jr. indicates a course correction. Lucasfilm, on the other hand, is doubling down on leftist preaching, leading to concerns about the quality of future Star Wars content.

Gender Pay Gap in Disney's 'The Acolyte' Series

Disney's Star Wars series 'The Acolyte' has a 19.4% gender pay gap, despite being touted as female-centric. The show has received low ratings and criticism for its creative direction.

Elon Musk criticizes Disney's Star Wars universe for 'woke propaganda'

Elon Musk criticizes Disney's Star Wars universe for pushing 'woke propaganda' and targeting LGBTQ community, particularly slamming Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy for her decisions. The Acolyte series is heavily criticized for its radical agenda.

Leslye Headland and The Acolyte Series

Leslye Headland, showrunner for Disney's The Acolyte, receives praise for creating 'the gayest Star Wars' but tries to distance herself from the queer label in a recent interview. She selected gay actors for prominent roles and emphasized queer representation in the series.

The Acolyte - Disney+ Series

Leslye Headland, creator of The Acolyte, dismisses labeling all-female witch coven as lesbians, urges focus on story. Some viewers see LGBTQ+ content in the show, but Headland denies intentional creation of queer content. Show features female heroines and diverse casting choices.

Controversy Surrounding 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' Series on Disney+

The 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' series on Disney+ has sparked controversy among fans for its queer and woke themes, leading to a divide in the 'Star Wars' fandom. Critics have panned the series for its departure from franchise canon and narrative choices, while some defend it as a necessary update to the franchise.

LGBTQ Representation in 'The Acolyte' Star Wars Show

Leslye Headland, the creator and showrunner of the new 'Star Wars' show 'The Acolyte,' addresses rumors of it being the 'gayest Star Wars ever' and discusses LGBTQ representation in the series.

George Lucas defends Star Wars against accusations of racism and lack of diversity

George Lucas defends Star Wars against accusations of racism and lack of diversity, emphasizing the message of acceptance and equality in his films. He refutes claims of white supremacy and asserts the importance of strong female characters in the franchise.

George Lucas and 'Star Wars' Films Criticism at Cannes Film Festival

George Lucas addresses criticism of the 'Star Wars' films at Cannes Film Festival, emphasizing themes of equality, diversity, and representation in the franchise.

Gender representation in Star Wars

Disney's new Star Wars series Tales of the Empire features a gender-ambiguous character referred to with 'they/them' pronouns. The use of these pronouns has sparked discussion among fans and critics.

Disney's Lucasfilm Purchase and Star Wars Franchise

Disney's claim of generating a 2.9 times return on the purchase of Lucasfilm has been debunked by Forbes, revealing that the methodology used was questionable and did not factor in the actual profit made. The Star Wars franchise has suffered under Disney's management, with disappointing sequels, declining ratings for Disney+ shows, and financial losses on projects like Indiana Jones. Despite the revenue from merchandise and other sources, Disney is still billions in the hole on its Lucasfilm purchase.

Voice actor Mark Dodson's passing

Voice actor Mark Dodson, known for roles in 'Star Wars' and 'Gremlins,' passed away at age 64 from a heart attack while attending a convention. Dodson's career spanned over four decades, and he was beloved by fans worldwide.