Five Things Independence Day: Resurgence Does Better Than The Force Awakens
When I saw Independence Day: Resurgence last week, I was struck by how just how competent it is. That sounds like faint praise, but this a sequel that kind of has no right existing from a creative standpoint, so it could easily have coasted on nostalgia for the original (like, say, Jurassic World), but instead […]
RUMOR: Princess Leia Recast in Dave Filoni’s Movie?
An exclusive from GiantFreakingRobot claims that Alden Ehrenreich’s Han Solo and a recast Princess Leia will appear in Dave Filoni’s Star Wars movie. Filoni’s film was announced at Star Wars Celebration this year and will serve as the culmination of The Mandalorian and any connected Disney+ Star Wars shows. GFR says that is has trusted […]
Marvel Gains Rights to Stan Lee’s Likeness
The final barrier between Marvel and the complete and utter desecration of Stan Lee’s grave has finally been removed, as they now own the rights to his likeness. Marvel’s usage of this great man is no longer limited to merely pushing NFTs on his Twitter account. Now, Marvel’s control over Stan Lee is near limitless, only corralled […]
RUMOR: Another Beloved Character Joins Obi-Wan Kenobi Series
Some sources report that leaks exist suggesting Princess Leia will appear in Obi-Wan Kenobi this May on Disney+. Like her brother Luke, Leia would be 10 years old at this time. The rumors suggest that the Princess would be “held prisoner in a Cantina-like establishment” with both “new and familiar creatures,” putting Obi-Wan on an “important mission” to rescue her. Obi-Wan‘s […]
My Breakup with Disney
It’s sad when one grows up loving and adoring Disney and all its characters to being an adult and cheering when Disney does something incredibly stupid. But Disney has repeatedly insulted a large portion of their fan base, and it’s just too much to ignore. Buckle up because I have a lot to say. In […]
The Women of Star Wars: Princess Leia
Contrary to what Disney might have you believe, they didn’t create the concept of female Star Wars characters, or even female leads in the franchise. Of course, Princess Leia is one of the franchise’s most iconic characters and a beloved cinematic heroine in general. But there were others after her and before the soulless corporate […]