Disney CEO Bob Iger says there will be a ‘slowdown’ in Star Wars movies

Written by  on September 20, 2018

Han Solo’s immortal line “She’s fast enough for you, old man,” has now become: “Okay, maybe a little too fast.” After the underperformance of Solo: A …

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Too much ‘Star Wars’? Disney CEO says will slow down releases

Written by  on September 20, 2018

Disney plans to slow down the release schedule for its blockbuster “Star Wars” franchise, CEO Bob Iger has said, acknowledging that it was a mistake …

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Disney CEO Bob Iger: expect a ‘slowdown’ for the Star Wars franchise

Written by  on September 20, 2018

But he notes that while we can expect “some slowdown,” Disney certainly isn’t killing off Star Wars. Iger pointed to J.J. Abrams’ upcoming Episode IX …

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Han Solo’s ‘Star Wars’ jacket is up for sale and could go for $1 million — check it out

Written by  on September 20, 2018

The jacket worn by Harrison Ford while playing Han Solo in 1980’s ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’ is being auctioned Thursday by U.K.-based …

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Too much Star Wars? Disney CEO says will slow down releases

Written by  on September 20, 2018

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Disney plans to slow down the release schedule for its blockbuster Star Wars franchise, chief executive officer Bob Iger has …

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Slowing down from lightspeed? Disney will be ‘more careful about volume and timing’ of Star Wars …

Written by  on September 20, 2018

That galaxy far, far away has gotten awfully busy lately. Possibly too busy, some critics of the Star Wars franchise have claimed in recent months.

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After The ‘Solo’ Stumble, Disney Promises To Make Fewer ‘Star Wars’ Movies

Written by  on September 20, 2018

and the new streaming wars. The whole thing is worth a read, but part of what stood out is a frank acknowledgment that a Star Wars movie every year …

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‘Star Wars’ Movies Will No Longer Debut Once a Year After ‘Episode IX’

Written by  on September 20, 2018

The biggest takeaway is a change to the Star Wars release strategy that has guided Disney and Lucasfilm since 2015’s The Force Awakens, which …

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Star Wars Films Were “Too Much, Too Fast” Says Disney CEO

Written by  on September 20, 2018

Disney obtained the rights to Star Wars in 2012, and since the release of The Force Awakens in 2015 we’ve had a new Star Wars feature film every …

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Ethan Hawke Wants to Be in a Star Wars Movie

Written by  on September 20, 2018

Lucasfilm is cranking out Star Wars films at their highest rate in history, leading Ethan Hawke to wonder why he hasn’t had the opportunity to join the …

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Disney CEO admits he overdid it with ‘Star Wars’ reboots

Written by  on September 20, 2018

Since Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm in 2012, we’ve seen a Star Wars resurgence on a massive scale between the films and TV shows (with several …

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Bob Iger Confirms Star Wars Movie Slowdown and Honestly, It’s for the Best

Written by  on September 20, 2018

For the past three years, Star Wars has been a constant. The Force Awakens came out, with a huge publicity push beforehand. Once that ended, the …

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Disney to Slow Down How Often It Releases Star Wars Movies

Written by  on September 20, 2018

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Iger was presented with the opinion that there shouldn’t be a Star Wars movie every year. His response …

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Bob Iger Finally Confirms Disney Is Making Fewer Star Wars Movies

Written by  on September 20, 2018

It’s official: Disney is slowing down its Star Wars plans—at least, where movies are concerned. Earlier this year, Solo: A Star Wars Story became the …

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‘Star Wars’ Holograms Are The Next Promise of 5G Technology

Written by  on September 20, 2018

The 3D image was also projected onto a stage for an audience, evoking parallels with the 1977 Star Wars movie scene in which the robot R2-D2 …

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Disney’s CEO Agrees That Maybe One Star Wars Movie a Year Is a Bit Too Much

Written by  on September 20, 2018

The Star Wars movies under Disney’s purview have ranged from excellent expansions to the franchise to perfectly fine—opinions may vary of course, …

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Star Wars Release Schedule May Slow Down After Episode IX

Written by  on September 20, 2018

At least one Star Wars film has hit theaters every year since the franchise relaunched with 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Since then, Disney …

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‘Star Wars’ Slowdown Confirmed by Disney CEO

Written by  on September 20, 2018

The Star Wars franchise has ramped up its output in a big way since being acquired by Disney. Star Wars films used to arrive two to three years apart, …

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Star Wars boss cuts future films, admits ‘MISTAKE’: Bad news for Rian Johnson trilogy?

Written by  on September 20, 2018

In December last year the Star Wars francise was on top of the world. Then the Last Jedi unexpectedly divided fans and lead to a backlash and boycott …

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The One Mistake Disney Admits It Has Made With Star Wars, According To Bob Iger

Written by  on September 20, 2018

Star Wars fans can’t complain that they don’t have enough content in this universe nowadays. Before the Prequels, Star Wars went through a bit of a …

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Disney’s Bob Iger Says A Star Wars Slowdown is Coming

Written by  on September 20, 2018

One standout comment, however, was him saying there’s definitely a slowdown coming when it comes to Star Wars content being released into the …

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Overall ‘Star Wars’ Production is Slowing Down as Lucasfilm and Disney Regroup

Written by  on September 20, 2018

Back in June, news surfaced that Disney and Lucasfilm were regrouping following the less than stellar box office performance of Solo: A Star Wars …

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Bob Iger Says a ‘Star Wars’ “Slowdown” Is Coming; Admits Release Date Mistakes

Written by  on September 20, 2018

If you felt that Disney releasing Solo: A Star Wars Story just five months after The Last Jedi was a mistake, you’re not alone. Even actor Mark Hamill …

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This Theory About Snoke’s Return Will Appease All Those Star Wars Haters

Written by  on September 20, 2018

Certain Star Wars fans have been angry on the internet about some key plot points of The Last Jedi. One area of contention is the death of Supreme …

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Star Wars movies: Disney boss Bob Iger SPEAKS OUT on franchise’s future after Solo FLOP

Written by  on September 20, 2018

Last Christmas The Last Jedi hit cinemas and became the third Disney Star Wars movie in a row to break the $1 billion barrier. Since the House of …

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