Star Wars

Every two years, Star Wars holds its Celebration multi-day event that provides a look at what's to come for the well-known franchise across television, movies, video games and more. Here's a look at the highlights from the Star Wars Celebration event in Japan held over the weekend. Television:...

Movie theater operator AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE:AMC) is betting big on premium screens to add to its revenue over the next several years. The move comes with several of the top film franchises of all time having movies set for release. What Happened: The 2025 theatrical movie lineup...

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...

Analysts turn their focus to the 2025 movie season, offering box office predictions as the industry grapples with the continued rise of streaming platforms. JPMorgan 2025 Outlook: The movie theater industry could be normalizing after facing the COVID-19 pandemic disruption and labor stoppages,...

Ubisoft Entertainment SA (OTC:UBSFF) faces pressure from a minority shareholder to go private, following the release of Star Wars Outlaws. Slovakia-based hedge fund AJ Investments, which holds less than 1% of Ubisoft’s stock, issued an open letter to the company’s board of directors,...

Ubi Soft Entertainment ADR (OTC:UBSFY) recent release of Star Wars Outlaws, developed by Massive Entertainment, has failed to deliver the financial boost the company had hoped for. What Happened: Launched on Aug. 27, the game is the first open-world entry in the Star Wars franchise. The poor sales...

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...

Epic Games is expanding its popular battle royale game Fortnite through a new collaboration with The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), which will introduce a variety of characters from Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar. The collaboration was announced at the Disney Experiences Showcase during D23 2024....

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) failed to have a lawsuit filed by former "Mandalorian" star Gina Carano dismissed. What Happened: Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett denied Disney’s motion to dismiss Carano’s discrimination lawsuit. The case will now go to trial unless Disney...

Ubisoft Entertainment SA (OTC:UBSFF) is facing a significant setback with the recent leak of over 13 minutes of gameplay footage from its highly anticipated game, Star Wars Outlaws. The leaked footage, which appears to showcase the opening scenes of Massive Entertainment's latest adventure, was...

Media company Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has another reason to celebrate with its Despicable Me franchise hitting the $5 billion milestone with the recent success of "Despicable Me 4" in movie theaters. Here's a look at the important milestone and how it stacks up to other movie franchises...

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) will host its biennial D23 fan event in August. An initial schedule and lineup shows which movies, shows and content will be highlighted, providing a potential catalyst for the stock. What Happened: On the heels of the box office hit "Inside Out 2," Disney will...

Actor Mark Hamill is best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise. Hamill could soon be known as the guy who has changed the way people like something on social media platform X. What Happened: Hamill has spoken out publicly against social media platform X and its owner Elon...

Fans of the Star Wars franchise are likely celebrating today, May 4, unofficially known as "Star Wars Day." The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) typically marks the occasion with new consumer products and content for fans of the franchise it acquired in 2012. History of Star Wars Day: Since its...

Mark Hamill, the iconic actor known for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in the "Star Wars" franchise, made an unexpected appearance at the White House press room on Friday, giving President Joe Biden a Star Wars-inspired nickname. What Happened: Hamill, during his surprise visit to the White House...