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Star Wars: Lucasfilm sued for digital recreation of Peter Cushing in Rogue One
3 months, 1 week ago

Star Wars: Lucasfilm sued for digital recreation of Peter Cushing in Rogue One

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The makers of Rogue One: A Star …

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Racist ‘Star War’ Fans Made Sure ‘The Acolyte’ Would Fail
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Racist ‘Star War’ Fans Made Sure ‘The Acolyte’ Would Fail

Huff Post  

Amandla Stenberg in Lucasfilm's "The Acolyte," which is streaming on Disney+. And it made this job all worthwhile for me.” Before Stenberg, John Boyega faced a similar racist backlash as a lead actor in the “Star Wars” sequel trilogy. In May, while receiving the honorary Palme d’Or in the closing night ceremony at Cannes, “Star Wars” creator George Lucas called …

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Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy says women in ‘Star Wars’ ‘struggle’ due to ‘male-dominated’ fandom
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy says women in ‘Star Wars’ ‘struggle’ due to ‘male-dominated’ fandom

LA Times  

Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae and Leslye Headland on the set of the “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte.” Headland and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy addressed recent backlash to the upcoming Disney+ show. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy says there’s a gender disparity in the “Star Wars” universe. In an interview with the New York Times on Wednesday about the latest installment in …

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How "Ahsoka" takes the sexist subtext of "Star Wars" and brings it to the fore through Hera Syndulla
1 year, 3 months ago

How "Ahsoka" takes the sexist subtext of "Star Wars" and brings it to the fore through Hera Syndulla

Salon  

General Hera Syndulla can't Force choke a fool, but by the end of the fourth episode of "Ahsoka," you couldn't blame her for wishing she could. Lieutenant Beyta, Hera Syndulla and First Officer Vic Hawkins in Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: Ahsoka" Only quite recently has the "Star Wars" pantheon of central players welcomed in more women than simply Leia, Amidala and …

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How do free societies fall? This season of "The Mandalorian" explores several ways
1 year, 8 months ago

How do free societies fall? This season of "The Mandalorian" explores several ways

Salon  

Whether referring to it as the Old Republic or the New within the "Star Wars" universe the Galactic Republic is understood to be a beacon of democracy and cooperation. In "The Mandalorian," the New Republic's officers and executives have a naïve faith in overburdened systems and demonstrate benevolent arrogance. When Pershing's "betrayal" is discovered, for example, New Republic doctors "treat" …

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge joins Jude Law and Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy at Star Wars Celebration
1 year, 8 months ago

Phoebe Waller-Bridge joins Jude Law and Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy at Star Wars Celebration

Daily Mail  

The stars of the Lucasfilm universe were out in force as they attended the Star Wars Celebration convention in London. Here she is: The Lucasfilm stars were out in force as they attended the Star Wars Celebration convention at ExCel in London on Friday, including Phoebe Waller-Bridge Two's company: Jude Law also appeared at Star Wars Celebration and posed for …

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Why "Andor" boldly goes the distance while most high profile "Star Wars" adaptations fell short
2 years ago

Why "Andor" boldly goes the distance while most high profile "Star Wars" adaptations fell short

Salon  

Cassian Andor and Obi-Wan Kenobi may be two men who eventually fight for the same side, but that's about all they have in common. A larger contributor to its success also rests in knowing that out of all the franchise's recent releases, "Andor" is about as close to an original, fresh concept as one can get in a TV landscape …

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How ‘Andor’ staged the first rebellion in the ‘Star Wars’ universe
2 years, 1 month ago

How ‘Andor’ staged the first rebellion in the ‘Star Wars’ universe

LA Times  

Warning: The following contains major spoilers from the Season 1 finale of “Andor.” “Star Wars” has always been about rebelling against authority, but prior to “Andor,” visitors to the galaxy far, far away had never been so deeply immersed in the workings of the revolution. People just need to be, you know, disruptive.” Just about the only visible sign that …

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D23 Expo 2022 | Lucasfilm presents ‘Andor’, ‘Indiana Jones 5’, ‘Willow’, and more
2 years, 3 months ago

D23 Expo 2022 | Lucasfilm presents ‘Andor’, ‘Indiana Jones 5’, ‘Willow’, and more

The Hindu  

While cheers greeted each announcement from Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm, the ‘OMG’ moment came when Harrison Ford walked on stage. Introduced by Alan Bergman, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios, Kennedy first spoke of the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story spin-off series Andor, which is dropping on Disney+Hotstar on September 21. Tony Gilroy, who wrote the Bourne trilogy and …

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Star Wars: Does a refusal to recast iconic roles mean more dodgy deepfakes?
2 years, 7 months ago

Star Wars: Does a refusal to recast iconic roles mean more dodgy deepfakes?

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If it was, it’s a bet that’s paid off handsomely for …

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George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy honored by Producer’s Guild
2 years, 11 months ago

George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy honored by Producer’s Guild

Associated Press  

George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy, stewards of the Star Wars universe and numerous other notable motion pictures, are being honored by the Producers Guild of America for their contributions to the film industry. Lucas, in a statement, said the award is a celebration of all that goes into bringing stories to life: “Protecting creativity while balancing business, moving technology forward …

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