EDITORIAL: Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Over-creating

“There are a few significant things that happen in Han Solo’s life, like acquiring a certain vehicle and meeting a certain Wookiee that will happen in this film. But you will also discover how he got his name.” 

—Bob Iger, Disney CEO on the new Han Solo Movie

There are questions you'd probably rather never know the answers to. Since Disney’s 2012 purchase of Lucasfilm, we have seen a push for new films, toys, games, and other sellable items (hello Star Wars CoffeeMate Coffee Creamer). At first, admittedly, I was incredibly excited. A chance for new Star Wars movies? Perhaps an Indiana Jones movie if we are lucky? New video games and clothes? Even a Star Wars Universe at Disney World?! Hell yes. However, with this new parent company looking to make a return on their $4 billion investment, we are seeing some things that I think could taint the Star Wars universe, just like what has happened with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

Movie Review: ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (¡SPOILERS!)

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is the eighth theatrically released live-action film in the Star Wars franchise. It is also the first of the “anthology” “spin-off” films that LucasFilm is planning to do to expand the scope of the franchise. The film tells the story of a group of Rebel spies who steal the plans to the Death Star and set off the events of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. The film is directed by Godzilla-director Gareth Edwards and stars Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Riz Ahmed, Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen, Forest Whitaker, Ben Mendelsohn, Mads Mikkelsen, and Alan Tudyk. This film was, in my view, a resounding success on many grounds and succeeded at breaking the mold and telling a fascinating and engaging story in a different way in the Star Wars universe!

Movie Review: ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY

It feels kind of pointless to give a synopsis for this film given the fact that anyone even half conscious about cinema knows this film is coming out, but, for the sake of it, lets give it a go.

Rogue One is the first film in the new anthology series of Star Wars films, which follow separate stories from the main saga films, which focus on the classic characters. Here the premise is simple, we follow the Rebellion as it comes to know more about the Death Star and how they came to steal the plans which kick off the start of A New Hope.

Trailer Review: ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (Trailer #3)

It’s here! It’s here! The final trailer is here! This morning on Good Morning America the good folks over at Disney and LucasFilm dropped the third and final trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (a title I’m still not on board with (I supported Star Wars Anthologies) but either way). As with any Star Wars trailer the hype is always at a fever pitch and no less so in this case when we had the news of it surprisingly dropped on us yesterday.

MOVIE TRAILER MAYHEM: 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Featurette Shows New Footage; Liam Neeson Shows His Beastly Side In 'A Monster Calls'

Welcome to MOVIE TRAILER MAYHEM, where we gather up all the new trailers that dropped this week and give them to you all in one place.

This week, fans were treated to a special Rogue One featurette, showing some behind-the-scenes stuff and brand new footage, though most were expecting an actual trailer release.  We also got the second trailer for Liam Neeson's A Monster Calls and a red band look at the upcoming indie flick, The Edge of Seventeen.  And don't forget about the trailer for Syfy's next installment in their hit film franchise, Sharknado: The 4th Awakens.

MOVIE TRAILER MAYHEM: 'Rogue One' Premieres It's Very First Trailer; 'Suicide Squad Brings The Laughter And Madness To It's Third Trailer

Welcome to MOVIE TRAILER MAYHEM, where we gather up all the new trailers that dropped this week and give them to you all in one place.

During this stacked week, we saw our very first look at Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, a brand new trailer for DC's Suicide Squad, two red band trailers for the comedy sequel, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, and a new look into the world of Harry Potter with the second trailer for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.  Check out all of these and more right here!

Trailer Review: ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY

The first teaser trailer for the highly anticipated Star Wars spinoff film, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, has officially dropped.  Check it out: