There has been a great disturbance in the Force this year, as multiple Star Wars projects are going out like an exploding Death Star. As Disney+ and Lucasfilm struggle to recover from the controversy surrounding The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew, which is still in development on its heels, a full-on cancellation is one tough blow to recover from.

Disney Cancels ‘Star Wars’ Sequel After Four Year Completion

Hold on to your lightsabers, Star Wars fans, because one acclaimed entry in the Disney era of the franchise will be changed forever in 2025. Since acquiring Lucasfilm in 2012, Disney has significantly expanded the Star Wars franchise with new films, TV series, and other media. The sequel trilogy, consisting of Star Wars: Episode VII—The Force Awakens (2015), Star Wars: Episode VIII—The Last Jedi (2017), and Star Wars: Episode IX—The Rise of Skywalker (2019), reintroduced the saga with a mix of new and legacy characters.

Official: Acclaimed Disney ‘Star Wars’ Movie To Be Completely Changed in 2025, Star Confirms

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Unfortunate news for some Star Wars fans, fortunate news for others.

Star Wars: The Acolyte Won’t Be Getting a Season 2

RIP The Acolyte, we hardly knew ye. Thank you for casting Lee Jung-jae as a Jedi, introducing “Lesbian Space Witches” into the internet’s lexicon, and for giving us Jason Mendoza from The Good Place as a yassified Kylo Ren. Tragically, a season 2 was not to be,...

‘The Acolyte’ cancellation is just the beginning as ‘Star Wars’ fans think they know what Disney Plus is coming for next

Star Wars is about to replace its divisive The Acolyte TV show on Disney+. Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012 led to a revitalization and expansion of the Star Wars franchise, beginning with the release of new films and a host of TV series on Disney+. Following the era of Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and the ominous presence of the Death Star, Disney aimed to bring in a new generation of fans.

Confirmed: The ‘Star Wars’ Show That Riled Traditionalists Will Be Replaced in December

A quick changeover for Ryan Reynolds and Deadpool (“Alright, alright, alright…”). Since The Walt Disney Company acquired 21st Century Fox, including 20th Century Studios (formerly 20th Century Fox), Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds has been striving to bring the Merc with a Mouth into Kevin Feige’s Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Ryan Reynolds Fired From Deadpool Role, Replacement Immediately Confirmed

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Marvel stars bid farewell to a beloved friend and colleague. During Super Bowl LVIII, Marvel Studios announced through Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool/Wade Wilson) and his “frenemy” Hugh Jackman (Wolverine/Logan) that the long-awaited third installment in the Deadpool series will be titled Deadpool & Wolverine. With Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron...

Disney Releases Touching Eulogy for Late Marvel Legend

Disney has confirmed an end date for Deadpool. It’s been a long time coming, but Deadpool is officially part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) – the third installment in the franchise – premiered in July and has already raked in $590.6 million at the box office, setting it on track to become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.

Goodbye, Deadpool: Disney Confirms End of Controversial Superhero

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Star Wars star says he won't appear in The Mandalorian & Grogu because of The Book of Boba Fett: "The reception impacted the future of the character"

Future Walt Disney World Resort guests, rejoice! Demolition at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is on hold–for now. In 2020, Walt Disney Imagineering took the first step to removing DinoLand U.S.A.–Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s theme park within a theme park. After the COVID-19 Disney Park closures, Walt Disney World Resort announced that The Primeval Whirl roller coaster wouldn’t reopen alongside the rest of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

Disney World To Demolish Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Timeline Confirmed

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The Foreign Ministry will be offering three-month visas as early as next month, Russian state media said.

Putin has decided that Russia is going to be a 'safe haven' for people who want to trade liberal Western ways for Russian 'moral values'

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Kaitlynn Lee, 25, was killed by her ex-boyfriend Joshua Thompson who shot her in the head through a window, police said

Mom-of-three was having fun filming a TikTok in a kitchen with her friend. Moments later she was shot dead

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The Walt Disney Company debuted its latest replacement for Mickey Mouse at the D23 Expo last weekend. Fans weren’t happy with the technology, which could eventually replace physical character meet-and-greets at the Disney parks. D23 Expo took place from August 9 to August 11, 2024, in Anaheim, California. This...

Mickey Mouse Publicly Canceled, Replacement Confirmed by Disney

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

There are major changes coming to Walt Disney World Resort. At the recent D23 Expo, Disney made a series of groundbreaking announcements that set the stage for the future of its theme parks, particularly Walt Disney World. The Expo, held annually, is Disney’s platform for revealing its upcoming projects, and...

Official: Disney Will No Longer Be “Walt Disney World”

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

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The late "Chicago Fire" actor Treat Williams had a brief appearance in "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back," but you likely missed it.

The Star Wars Character Played By Chicago Fire's Treat Williams

Disney+ Star Wars series The Acolyte has introduced a formidable new Sith baddie, the Stranger — but how does he rate against the order’s strongest? Who exactly are the most powerful Sith Lords in Star Wars history?. After consulting a bunch of movies, TV shows, books, comics, and...

10 Most Powerful Sith Lords in Star Wars History

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DISNEY+ has devastated fans after announcing Star Wars spinoff The Acolyte won’t return for a second season. The show got off to a strong start, drawing in more than 4 million viewers when it premiered back in June, but it failed to maintain that following as the season progressed. Disney+ confirmed that Lucasfilm opted not […]

Disney+ cancels Star Wars spinoff The Acolyte before season 2 – and fans blame ‘bad writing’ for show’s demise

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Disney Pulls the Plug on Lucasfilm’s High Republic Era Series, ‘The Acolyte’

For the past few years, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy has remained steadfast in her belief that for Star Wars to thrive, the franchise needs to move...

Disney Pulls the Plug on Lucasfilm’s High Republic Era Series, ‘The Acolyte’

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