Quantic Dream employees are on strike to prevent the cancellation of Star Wars Eclipse, fearing layoffs of 115 staff will doom the project. Despite assurances from CEO Guillaume de Fondaumière, workers argue the game's completion is at risk without the threatened employees. The strike coincided with a scheduled Lucasfilm visit to review the game's progress.
Peter Serafinowicz, the voice of Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, expresses deep disappointment with the film, citing both creative and financial letdowns. Despite being a huge Star Wars fan, Serafinowicz found the experience and the final product underwhelming. He also criticizes his pay for the role, likening it to "s* money."
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu experienced a significant 69% drop at the box office in its second weekend, earning $25 million domestically. This substantial decline, from a $102 million debut to a $137 million domestic total, suggests the film's appeal was largely limited to die-hard fans eager for a big-screen Star Wars return. Despite this, the movie's future on Disney+ may yet salvage its performance.
The Star Wars saga, spanning decades, has been ranked from worst to best by the IGN Movies Council. Discover which films made the cut and why, from the disappointing conclusions to the thrilling prequels that redeemed the series. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker takes the bottom spot due to its unearned moments and plot twists.