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Jon Leland, the former Chief Strategy Officer at Kickstarter, and Ivan Askwith, who previously led digital media at Lucasfilm, have launched Popular Demand, a studio and technology company built around developing and distributing content for existing fandoms. The company will develop, finance, produce, and distribute film, television, publishing, gaming, and live experiences, according to a…

Lucasfilm’s leader confirmed what everyone already knows: Star Wars fandom isn’t one big, happy family. Dave Filoni was promoted to president and chief creative officer in January, taking the reins from Kathleen Kennedy as Star Wars is stuck in an awkward spot. The Mandalorian and Grogu gave the franchise its first theatrical return in seven…

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Lucasfilm has confirmed at least four Star Wars projects scheduled for release in 2027. Star Wars has been an important brand under Disney’s umbrella, though in recent years its output of live-action and animated series, as well as theatrical releases, has varied. However, in 2027, Star Wars will be back and stronger than ever with…