Today, the Walt Disney Company laid off the staff of LucasArts and cancelled all of their current projects. Approximately one-hundred fifty staff members were informed of the decision this morning and lost their jobs. This decision also forces the company to cancel both of LucasArts current projects- Star Wars: First Assault and Star
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Is This the End for Star Wars: The Clone Wars Animated Series?
There has been a lot of internet buzz regarding the future of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” animated series since Cartoon Network aired the season finale last week. Rumors of the show’s cancellation ran wild while others speculated an announcement from Disney about the move to one of its channels.
Return of the Princess – Carrie Fisher on Princess Leia in Star Wars Episode VII
Star Wars news seems to be breaking on a daily basis which is a great thing! Original trilogy actors have been doing a lot of press answering questions regarding their possible involvement in Star Wars Episode VII. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Billy Dee Williams have mentioned wanting to return
BSkyB To Launch Sky Movies Disney
Satellite broadcaster BSkyB ( or ‘Sky’) has announced the creation of a new TV channel just for Disney and Pixar fans. The channel, which is available in the UK and Ireland, is expected to launch on March 28. Sky Movies Disney will feature both classic movies from Disney and Pixar on the dedicated
Bob Iger Talks to CNBC About ESPN, Disney Parks and the Future of Star Wars
Here is a video clip of Walt Disney CEO, Bob Iger discussing the latest financial results discussed in a recent shareholder conference call. In it he discusses the operating income at ESPN in a decline offset by higher affiliate revenue. “In ESPN’s case, we had the largest program cost increase
Disney to Exapand Star Wars Mythos with Standalone Films
Last night in an interview with CNBC Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger confirmed that work is currently underway to expand the Star Wars franchise by creating standalone films. The lends credence to rumors of a Yoda, Han Solo and Boba Fett solo adventures, however there are no confirmations from Disney or
J.J. Abrams Has Officially Signed on For ‘Star Wars Episode VII’
Just yesterday, I reported that J.J. Abrams had been offered the director’s chair of ‘Star Wars Episode VII’, taking over the reins once handled by George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, and Richard Marquand, respectively. The Wrap had originally reported the news, but there was silence on the studio side, and almost
Disney CEO Bob Iger Had A Very Good 2012
2012 was a very very good year for Bob Iger. Iger got a 18 percent to his pay package last year that boosted him to $37.1 Million as the company posted record revenue, net income and earnings per share. The Walt Disney Co. also credited Iger’s leadership in the $4.06
White House Responds to ‘Star Wars’ Death Star Petition
In what I believe was a lighthearted moment the White House officially responded to a “We the People” petition to “secure resources and funding, and begin construction of a Death Star by 2016.” Though the White House has decided against going forward with the Death Star plan, and you can
Director Zack Snyder Developing a Standalone ‘Star Wars’ Film
It looks like the ‘Star Wars’ train is full steam ahead right now. While we’ve heard about the possible new TV series on ABC, and we know that LucasFilm is planning a new trilogy set after ‘Return of the Jedi’, but now it looks like they’re taking a page out
ABC Considering ‘Star Wars’ TV Series
In October, word broke that Disney had acquired LucasFilm, to much shock to the industry and onlookers. Disney and LucasFilm have had a very good working relationship for a long time, so the two merging made sense. With the announcement, we also learned that we would be getting ‘Star Wars:
Star Wars Creator George Lucas and Mellody Hobson Get Engaged
Congratulations to “Star Wars” creator George Lucas for proposing to his girlfriend since 2007 Mellody Hobson. The 68-year-old director/Master Jedi will be wedding the 43-year-old investment firm president Hobson who also serves as chairman of DreamWorks Animation and is a financial contributor to ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
Top 12 Disney News Items of 2012
It’s been a big news year for the Disney parks. While we have seen some big changes like the addition of New Fantasyland, some news like our number 12 item has fostered very little attention. Here’s a quick look back on the top 12 news stories and events of 2012!
2013 Dates Revealed for Star Wars Weekends at Disney Hollywood Studios
Star Wars Weekends returns to Disney Hollywood Studios every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 17 – June 9 2013! “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” voice actors James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano) will return as hosts with more guests to be announced.
