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Star Wars: Starfighter's production budget tops The Force Awakens, but there's a big caveat
The upcoming Star Wars film, Star Wars: Starfighter, has a reported production budget of $226.5 million before marketing, exceeding that of The Force Awakens. However, a significant tax break of $51.5 million obtained from filming in the UK reduces the effective production cost to $175 million. The movie, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, is set five years after The Rise of Skywalker.
6 years after it was first announced, Taika Waititi confirms his Star Wars movie has been "put on ice"
Director Taika Waititi has confirmed that his Star Wars movie, announced in 2020 and co-written by Tony McNamara, has been "put on ice" indefinitely. Waititi cited other projects as the reason for the delay, though he expressed hope for its future. This news comes as other Star Wars projects, including Star Wars: Starfighter and Ahsoka season 2, have solid release dates or are in development.
Kathleen Kennedy says stepping down as Lucasfilm president was a "bit of a relief" after the "incredible…
Kathleen Kennedy reflected on stepping down as Lucasfilm president after 14 years, stating it brought a sense of relief from the pressure of living up to George Lucas' legacy. She discussed the challenges of balancing beloved existing Star Wars properties with creating new, original content, highlighting the success of the sequel trilogy and series like Andor and The Mandalorian.
One Star Wars fan has a theory that Ryan Gosling is playing Luke Skywalker's son in Starfighter
A fan theory suggests that Ryan Gosling's character, Kade Auberon, in the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter might be Luke Skywalker's son, potentially a new iteration of the Legends character Cade Skywalker. While unlikely, the theory speculates that Starfighter could serve as a soft launch for a new trilogy continuing the Skywalker Saga.
Spider-Man filmmaker will direct first movie of new Star Wars trilogy in the Skywalker Saga, and it might be replacing…
Jon Watts, known for directing the MCU Spider-Man films, will direct the first movie of a new Star Wars trilogy continuing the Skywalker Saga. Penned by Simon Kinberg, the project is reportedly further along in development than the previously announced Rey-centric movie, which has faced numerous delays and may be canceled.
3 years since it was announced, Star Wars fans think the Rey movie will "probably never" come out
Star Wars fans are expressing concern that the announced Rey solo movie, starring Daisy Ridley, may never be released. It has been three years since the project was announced with little news since, leading many to believe it has been sidelined due to leadership changes and a general issue with over-announcing projects.
Ryan Gosling's 6-minute Ghost Rider pitch convinced Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy
Director Shawn Levy revealed that Ryan Gosling pitched a Ghost Rider movie concept that convinced Levy within six minutes. The pitch was presented to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, and Gosling is set to star in the upcoming film, slated for release on July 28, 2028. Gosling is a known fan of the comics and has a specific vision for the character.
Aaron Pierre's forgotten DC role helped shape his time on Lanterns: "That's the education I brought with…
Actor Aaron Pierre discusses how his past role as Dev-Em in the SyFy series Krypton informed his experience on the upcoming DC project Lanterns. He highlights the importance of honoring his character and serving the story within a grand production environment. Pierre also mentions his upcoming roles in the Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow and Star Wars: Starfighter.
Star Wars: Starfighter teaser shown behind closed doors at D23, read an exclusive description
A teaser trailer for the upcoming film Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling as Kade Auberon, was shown exclusively at D23. The footage depicts a decommissioned Imperial starfighter and hints at a new adventure set beyond The Rise of Skywalker. Directed by Shawn Levy, the film is set to release on May 28, 2027.
When is the D23 Marvel Panel?
Marvel Studios will be featured in the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23, taking place on Friday, August 14th from 7pm to 9pm PT. The panel, part of a larger event including Star Wars and Lucasfilm, is not being streamed live, but updates will be available via live blogs and social media. Potential announcements include details on Ahsoka season 2, VisionQuest, the upcoming X-Men movie, Starfighter, Avengers: Doomsday, a new Pixar film, and Frozen 3.
