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Zero Company is a new all-time great Star Wars game
Star Wars Zero Company is a new all-time great Star Wars game and a stunning debut for developer Bit Reactor. The game blends XCOM-like squad tactics with lavish production values, action game-style exploration, and a compelling narrative set during the High Republic era. It offers deep RPG buildcrafting and challenging missions, though it is not currently playable on Steam Deck.
Star Wars boss Dave Filoni says Ahsoka season 2 is a "grand adventure" like classic Greek myth movie Jason and…
Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni described Ahsoka season 2 as a "grand adventure" with a "Jason and the Argonauts" feel, promising more lightsaber action, space battles, and witches. The new season, set to arrive on Disney Plus on January 20, 2027, will feature Anakin Skywalker, Grand Admiral Thrawn, Ahsoka Tano, Sabine Wren, and Ezra Bridger.
Avengers: Endgame Encore includes an "additional sneak peek" of Avengers: Doomsday – but not in every…
Disney has confirmed that certain screenings of the Avengers: Endgame Encore re-release will feature an exclusive sneak peek of Avengers: Doomsday. This bonus footage will be available in IMAX and Infinity Vision screenings, with director Joe Russo stating the Encore acts as a narrative bridge between the two films.
Executives from EA and Tencent to speak alongside Netflix, Sony, and Disney at FT Business of Entertainment summit
The Financial Times Business of Entertainment Summit in Los Angeles will feature executives from Electronic Arts and Tencent Games alongside leaders from Netflix, Sony Pictures, Disney, and TKO Group. The event in September will focus on the forces reshaping the entertainment industry, including media dealmaking, franchise ecosystems, AI, and content monetization.
Murals Announcd, An Action Game With Messed Up Fairy Tales
A new action game titled Murals has been announced by the creators of Disney Illusion Island. The game is set in a twisted version of classic fairy tales. Further details about platforms and release date are yet to be revealed.
The Jedi Order Is Officially Back — Meet the 7 Members Who Rebuilt It
The Jedi Order has been officially re-established within the non-canon Star Wars: Visions anthology series, specifically in "The Ninth Jedi" episode, with seven confirmed members led by Grand Master Lah Kara. This marks the first successful reconstruction of the Order since the old Expanded Universe and Disney's acquisition of the franchise, despite the canonical New Jedi Order film project remaining in development limbo.
Open-world Iron Man game footage leaks, showing an hour of Just Cause dev Avalanche's cancelled Marvel game
Gameplay footage from a cancelled open-world Iron Man game developed by Avalanche Studios for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 has leaked online. The project, which was in development around 2012, was reportedly cancelled due to Disney's decision to shorten its development schedule. The footage showcases flying, combat, and similarities to Avalanche's Just Cause series.
Over an hour of footage from the canceled Iron Man game is online, and it sure looks like the Just Cause devs' take…
Over an hour of leaked gameplay footage from a canceled open-world Iron Man game developed by Avalanche Studios has surfaced online. The footage, reportedly sourced from a PlayStation 3 development kit, showcases aerial combat, gadget use, and environmental destruction, reminiscent of Avalanche's Just Cause series. The project was reportedly canceled due to 'company politics' and a desire by Disney to shorten its development schedule.
Disney says there’s so many things they want to do with Kingdom Hearts
Disney has expressed significant interest in expanding the Kingdom Hearts franchise, with plans for Kingdom Hearts 4 set to release in 2027, coinciding with the series' 25th anniversary. An animated series is also in development, indicating a busy future for the beloved series.
Disney isn't stopping with Kingdom Hearts 4 and a new anime, as "there are so many things we want to do"…
Disney is planning significant expansion for the Kingdom Hearts franchise beyond the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 4 and a new animated series. Nana Gadd, Disney's director of games, stated that there are many more initiatives planned, with the animated series being just the first step. This suggests a broader strategy to leverage the franchise across various media platforms.
Wonder Man is the second most-streamed original series on Disney Plus in 2026 so far, which makes its cancellation even…
Despite being the second most-streamed original series on Disney Plus in the first half of 2026, Marvel Studios' Wonder Man has been unexpectedly canceled. The series garnered 1.9 billion views, placing it behind Daredevil: Born Again season 2. The cancellation is particularly confusing as the show had been renewed for a second season, with the showrunner already working on scripts.
Hayden Christensen says Star Wars boss Dave Filoni understands Anakin Skywalker "even better" than him, but…
Hayden Christensen believes Star Wars creative Dave Filoni understands the character of Anakin Skywalker even better than he does. Christensen, who reprises his role as Anakin in Ahsoka season 2, stated that while Filoni's writing is excellent, he remains open to collaborative ideas. Ahsoka season 2 is set to feature more lightsaber action, space battles, and is scheduled for release on January 20, 2027.
Straight-Up Evil: Six Disney Villains Who Never Earned a Redemption Arc
This article discusses several Disney villains who, unlike modern characters given redemption arcs, never faced consequences for their actions. It highlights characters like The Coachman from Pinocchio, Ratigan from The Great Mouse Detective, and The Horned King from The Black Cauldron, arguing that their lack of punishment makes them uniquely 'evil' within Disney's filmography.
Shack Chat: What do you think the plot of Kingdom Hearts 4 will be?
Several Shacknews staff members offer their speculative theories on the plot of the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 4, which is slated for a 2027 release. The discussions touch upon themes of reality versus fiction, potential crossovers with other franchises like Marvel and The Simpsons, and the series' complex lore progression.
Coco Opens Kingdom Hearts 4 To These Potential Disney Worlds
The article speculates on potential Disney worlds that could be featured in Kingdom Hearts 4, drawing thematic parallels between the game's focus on memory and the afterlife with films like Coco, Soul, Star Wars, and Black Panther. It suggests that these worlds could align with the game's narrative progression and Sora's current 'situation' between life and death.
The Russo Brothers' foreword to key Avengers: Doomsday comic inspiration prove they understand the assignment for…
Directors Anthony and Joe Russo have provided a foreword for the 'Avengers: Time Runs Out' comic, highlighting its significance as inspiration for the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday' film. They emphasize Doctor Doom's complex psyche, describing him as a character driven by ambition and fear who attempts to control reality. The Russo brothers draw parallels between Doom's character arc and the themes of self-destruction through difficult decisions, suggesting a potentially compelling portrayal by Robert Downey Jr.
Why Xbox's console ads could be a good thing for gaming | Opinion
This opinion piece argues that Xbox's exploration of ad-supported game streaming could be beneficial for the gaming industry by lowering access costs for players. While in-game advertising has a poor reputation, high-quality, non-intrusive ads, particularly those outside the game environment, can outperform traditional advertising and potentially create new revenue streams for companies like Xbox.
Ridley Scott's new movie is a "change of pace" for the Alien and Gladiator director as first reactions call it an "impressive post-apocalyptic ride"
Ridley Scott's new film, The Dog Stars, has received positive early reactions, with critics praising it as an "impressive post-apocalyptic ride" and a "change of pace" for the director. The movie, starring Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin, follows a pilot venturing into the unknown in a desolate world. It is based on Peter Heller's novel and written by Mark L. Smith, with a theatrical release set for August 26.
Hayden Christensen wants to get the Star Wars prequel band "back together" and make a live-action Clone Wars show with Natalie Portman and Samuel L. Jackson
Hayden Christensen expressed his desire to reunite the original cast of the Star Wars prequel trilogy for a live-action Star Wars: Clone Wars series. He believes Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Samuel L. Jackson would be interested in returning. Christensen is ready to reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker whenever the opportunity arises.
Kingdom Hearts 4 features Pixar's Coco because Tetsuya Nomura thought it "would be the best world" for…
Tetsuya Nomura, lead designer for Kingdom Hearts 4, explained that the Pixar film Coco was chosen as a world in the upcoming RPG because its themes best aligned with Sora's story progression. Nomura emphasized that world selection is based on synergy with the main narrative. The trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 features elements from Coco, hinting at narrative connections related to memory and forgetting.
