Lucasfilm

Longtime movie producer Kathleen Kennedy is planning to step down as head of Lucasfilm after 13 years, a move that could dramatically alter the future of the Star Wars franchise. What Happened: Kennedy's role at The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and Lucasfilm has received a mixed reaction for Star...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has cancelled a Star Wars original series in a potential puzzling move for a franchise that has spawned countless hits over the decades. What Happened: Since acquiring Star Wars parent Lucasfilm in 2012, Disney has utilized the franchise to launch new...

In a recent social media outburst, Elon Musk over the weekend criticized Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy‘s management of the Star Wars franchise. What Happened: Musk expressed his discontent with Kennedy’s leadership of Lucasfilm on his social media platform X. He referred to the...

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) counts the Star Wars franchise as one of its most popular brands and revenue sources, since acquiring the company in 2012. Disney now faces a lawsuit over the firing of a Star Wars actress, which has generated plenty of buzz thanks to the support for the...

An activist battle against media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has several investors fighting to make changes at the company. Disney may have secured a key win ahead of its April annual meeting with the force of George Lucas. What Happened: A household name to many movie fans, Lucas founded...

A battle between the CEOs of two massive companies has taken another dramatic turn as Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk continues to feud with The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger — this time regarding the Star Wars franchise. What Happened: Actress and former MMA fighter Gina Carano...

David Benioff and Dan Weiss, the creators of the "Game of Thrones" HBO show from Warner Bros. Discovery Inc (NASDAQ: WBD) shed light on their scrapped Star Wars film project. Initially hired by The Walt Disney Company's (NYSE: DIS) Lucasfilm in 2018 to direct a series of films with...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) had a difficult 2023 with the stock hitting nine-year lows and the company struggling at the box office. One of the company's key franchises could provide a boost in the future for both box office and its Disney+ streaming platform. What Happened:...

Rock and roll group KISS promises to be done touring for good after multiple farewell tours, at least in their physical form. Here's how the band could tour forever thanks to technology used for the Star Wars franchise. What Happened: KISS performed their last concert recently, but said they will...

Fans of the anticipated "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic" (KOTOR) remake are growing increasingly concerned about the fate of the project. Their concern was sparked by the sudden removal of trailers and promotional materials related to the game from the internet. See Also: ...

On Thursday, Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS), announced a significant reduction in the production of Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm franchises, as part of the company’s cost containment initiative. What Happened: Disney is pulling back on its production of Marvel and Star Wars...

Investors of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced in November 2022 that CEO Bob Chapek would be replaced by former CEO Bob Iger.  Here's a look at how Disney stock performed during Iger's previous time running the media giant.  What Happened: Less than a year after...

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has completed many acquisitions over the years. During the time period led by Bob Iger from 2005 to 2020, Disney acquired Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm. The acquisition of Lucasfilm, founded in 1971 by George Lucas, brought the Star Wars franchise...

For fans of the Star Wars franchise, May 4 is a holiday. Although unofficial, it's celebrated by The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) and is used by the media company to launch new content and for retail partners to highlight products. History of Star Wars Day: Since launching in 1977...

Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and Yoda are all iconic characters that have captivated audiences through film and television. The acquisition of Lucasfilm, the parent company of the Star Wars franchise, is regarded as a pivotal strategic move for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Let...