STAR WARS: Starfighter
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Star Wars needs a win, and IMAX boss thinks Starfighter might be the one: "That's a throwback to the Harrison…
IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond expressed optimism for the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter film, starring Ryan Gosling, calling it a "throwback to the Harrison Ford kind of Star Wars." Despite recent box office disappointments like The Mandalorian and Grogu, Gelfond believes Starfighter will be a success. The film, directed by Shawn Levy, is set for a May 28, 2027 release.
Ryan Gosling pitched Marvel with a "specific vision" for Ghost Rider, pulled straight from the comics
Ryan Gosling has been cast as Ghost Rider in a new Marvel Cinematic Universe film, with studio head Kevin Feige confirming Gosling approached Marvel with a specific vision for the character based on the comics. The film is slated for a 2028 release, though details on which iteration of Ghost Rider will be featured remain unknown. Other Marvel announcements from SDCC 2026 included new footage from Avengers: Doomsday and casting news for Black Panther 3.
Star Wars fans are "over the timeline between" the prequels and original trilogy, and are wondering when…
Star Wars fans are expressing fatigue with the continuous release of projects set between the prequel and original trilogies. Many on Reddit feel that Lucasfilm and Disney have over-explored this era, with numerous shows and films filling the 19-year gap. Fans are hoping for a shift to stories set after the original trilogy, particularly focusing on Luke, Han, and Leia.
Hopes for a Star Wars horror movie renew as Deadpool and Wolverine director has an idea for an unlikely mash-up
Shawn Levy, director of Deadpool & Wolverine and executive producer on the horror film Backrooms, has an idea for a Star Wars horror movie. He is currently working on Star Wars: Starfighter and is intrigued by the possibility of a Backrooms-inspired Star Wars mashup. Levy expressed interest in exploring new genres within the Star Wars universe, a sentiment echoed by Andor creator Tony Gilroy.
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Subnautica 2, War Thunder, Far Cry 4 and more
Valve has released an update for Proton Experimental, bringing fixes for several games on Linux and SteamOS. The update addresses issues in Subnautica 2, War Thunder, Far Cry 4, STAR WARS Starfighter, Idle Iktah, and Squad. Proton Experimental serves as a testing ground for future stable Proton versions.
Proton 11 Beta 5 released with more regression fixes
Valve has released Proton 11 Beta 5, focusing on regression fixes and improving compatibility for various games on Linux. This update addresses controller input issues, performance problems, and ensures games like BattleBit Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows are playable. The release also includes updates to underlying components like vkd3d-proton and dxvk.
Ahsoka is "the centerpiece" of Dave Filoni's "work as a storyteller," and he's "giving a lot of thought to how Ahsoka fits into the overall, overarching" Star Wars "continuity," says Jon Favreau
Dave Filoni considers Ahsoka to be the central piece of his storytelling work within the Star Wars universe. He is carefully considering how Ahsoka's narrative integrates into the broader Star Wars continuity. The series is expected to continue exploring Ahsoka Tano's journey after the events of season one.
Star Wars: Starfighter reveals new synopsis teasing Ryan Gosling's pilot on a mission that "may alter the…
The official synopsis for the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter has appeared online, teasing a mission for a solitary pilot that could alter the future of the Force. This reveal comes just over a week before the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Star Wars has seemingly confirmed Ahsoka season 2 is coming in 2026
Star Wars Insider magazine has confirmed that the second season of the Disney Plus series Ahsoka is expected to be released in 2026. This news alleviates concerns that the show might be delayed further. Director Jon Favreau also teased that Ahsoka is a key part of the larger Star Wars narrative moving forward.
Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta updated to fix issues with the EA App
Valve has released updates for Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta, primarily to address issues with the EA App on Linux and SteamOS. The updates include a new version of Xalia, which should resolve lockups when interacting with the EA App. Numerous other game-specific fixes and improvements are also detailed, covering a wide range of titles and functionalities.
Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibility
Valve has updated Proton Experimental to align with the latest stable Proton 11 release, enhancing compatibility for Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This update includes fixes for various regressions and adds support for numerous previously unplayable titles, alongside improvements to graphics, audio, and controller functionality.
Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOS
Valve has released Proton 11 Beta, an update to their compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This version is based on Wine 11 and includes enhancements like NTSync for potential performance improvements, alongside an ARM64 build. The update brings numerous game-specific fixes and improvements, including better video playback, text-to-speech accessibility, and controller support for many titles.
Project Hail Mary has convinced me to start getting excited for Star Wars: Starfighter
The film Project Hail Mary has boosted excitement for the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling. The author draws parallels between the two sci-fi blockbusters, highlighting Gosling's ability to carry a film and the potential for strong character bonds and adventure in Starfighter.
Tom Cruise arrived to direct a Star Wars: Starfighter action scene in typical Tom Cruise fashion: by landing a…
Actor Tom Cruise visited the set of Star Wars: Starfighter to direct an action scene, arriving by helicopter and disrupting filming. Star Ryan Gosling revealed he was not present on the day of Cruise's visit.
22 years later, Star Wars fans are reassessing one 2004 Special Edition Return of the Jedi change
Fans are reassessing a change made to the 2004 Special Edition of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, where the final spoken words were altered from Leia's "He's my brother" to a Gungan exclaiming "Weesa free!". Despite the change occurring 22 years ago, it continues to spark debate, with many fans expressing positive reactions to the new ending and its connection to the prequel era.
Proton Experimental gets improvements for Vermintide 2 and more controller support for launchers
Valve has released an update for Proton Experimental, enhancing compatibility for Linux and SteamOS users. Key improvements include making Warhammer: Vermintide 2 and METAL GEAR SURVIVE properly playable, alongside expanded controller support for various game launchers and applications.
