Star Wars

The “Star Wars” official account has just joined ByteDance-owned short video platform TikTok, and the internet cannot keep calm.  What Happened: The “Star Wars” account shared its first video on TikTok on Wednesday featuring actors who played the famous role of Jedi Master...

Video game company Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ: EA) reported third-quarter financial results after the market close Tuesday. Here are the key highlights for investors.  What Happened: Electronic Arts posted third-quarter net revenue of $1.88 billion, up from last year’s $1.79...

One of the highest-grossing movies of 2022 will soon be available to watch on a top streaming platform. Here’s a look at when “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” will be available on Disney+. What Happened: The highly anticipated 2022 release “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever...

One of the most anticipated movies of 2022 opened this past weekend and turned in the fifth-biggest opening weekend of the year. Here’s a look at how the performance of “Avatar: The Way of Water” stacked up in 2022, so far, and against its previous movie released in theaters...

Over the years, media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has grown through acquisitions and been able to create or evolve new intellectual property from its existing and newly owned brands across its strong position in television, movies, theme parks and consumer products. Here’s a...

A leading media company could be testing out a strategy to appeal to a younger generation of content consumers and it involves one of the biggest movie franchises of all time. What Happened: The Star Wars franchise continues to evolve with more movies and television shows coming to theaters and on...

"Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill is joining a real-life resistance effort by raising money to aid Ukraine against Russia. What Happened: Hamill, who portrayed Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars film franchise, is becoming an ambassador for United24, the global initiative launched by Ukrainian...

Could one of the most hated and talked about Star Wars characters of all time be getting an origin story in the future? What Happened: It was announced in 2020 that director Taika Waititi, best known for his work on the Thor franchise, would be joining the Star Wars franchise to helm a new...

Entertainment giant Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is reportedly courting Millie Bobby Brown, who stars in “Stranger Things” on Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), for one of its upcoming Star Wars projects. Brown is in talks with LucasFilm president Kathleen Kennedy, according to a report from...

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) is using the Annecy International Animation Film Festival to highlight upcoming new animated series that will hit Disney+ and other Disney platforms in 2023. Here’s a look at what was unveiled. What Happened: Disney used the festival as a place to...

The highly anticipated Star Wars original series focusing on the storyline of Obi-Wan Kenobi between the events of “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” and “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” dominated in viewership over the weekend. Here are the details. What...

The Memorial Day holiday weekend comes with family get togethers, outdoor activities and reflecting on the holiday that honors those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom. The weekend could also be a big one for streaming companies, with two of the most anticipated titles for 2022...

Star Wars fans and investors in Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) might be interested to hear the latest news and updates from the Star Wars Celebration. Here is a look at some of the news and trailers shared at the event that could keep Star Wars fans an investors happy for years to come. What...

The latest film in the "Star Wars" universe made its worldwide debut on Dec. 20, 2019. Walt Disney Co's (NYSE: DIS) "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" was good enough for the 12th-biggest opening of all time in the United States, but came in far below its...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has a big May ahead for investors and fans with several new items being released and announced and quarterly earnings on deck. Here's a look at what’s in store. What Happened: May 4 is celebrated as a holiday for Disney thanks to its $4.05 billion ...