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Mandalorian and Grogu Dip as Indie Horror Leads Weekend Box Office
entertainment5 hours ago

Mandalorian and Grogu Dip as Indie Horror Leads Weekend Box Office

Star Wars’ theatrical release The Mandalorian and Grogu opened with fanfare but plummeted 70% in Week 2, dropping to third place with about $25 million as indie horrors Obsession and Backrooms dominated the weekend. The result underscores ongoing franchise volatility, though Disney+ streaming promises long-tail audience engagement even if films stumble at theaters. With a reported $165 million budget (offset by California tax credits) and future projects like Starfighter starring Ryan Gosling, Lucasfilm and Disney aim to leverage Mandalorian’s brand to drive subscriptions and merchandise while refining the movie strategy.

via Bam Smack Pow|
#box-office#disney-plus#entertainment
Grogu’s On-Set Magic: Puppets, Rigs, and CGI Behind Baby Yoda’s Life
entertainment2 days ago

Grogu’s On-Set Magic: Puppets, Rigs, and CGI Behind Baby Yoda’s Life

The piece explains how Grogu was brought to life for The Mandalorian and the film through a hybrid practical-CGI workflow: Legacy Effects built multiple puppets and used several puppeteers on set, with CGI reserved for moments like slime or certain actions. The film introduced upgrades such as articulated fingers, more realistic blinking, and a ‘lawnmower’ rig to enable walking, while most scenes stayed practical and puppeteers were removed in post‑production to preserve the character’s charm Favreau champions.

via Variety|
#entertainment#grogu#puppetry
The Mandalorian and Grogu: Could a Hutt-New Republic War Emerge from a Rescue?
entertainment3 days ago

The Mandalorian and Grogu: Could a Hutt-New Republic War Emerge from a Rescue?

The article argues that the Mandalorian and Grogu’s mission ends with a New Republic bombing of the Hutt palace, a unilateral act by Colonel Ward that could trigger Hutts’ retaliation and pull the New Republic into conflict. With the Hutts as a powerful Outer Rim faction and a pacifist-leaning Senate, this incident risks destabilizing the region and potentially foreshadowing broader canon implications involving figures like Grand Admiral Thrawn and the First Order.

via SlashFilm|
#entertainment#grogu#hutts
Mandalorian and Grogu Kick Off Memorial Day Weekend With $98M Debut
entertainment5 days ago

Mandalorian and Grogu Kick Off Memorial Day Weekend With $98M Debut

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opened to $98 million in four days over Memorial Day in North America, a series-low for a Star Wars film, with a global total around $167 million by May 25 and a production budget near $165 million; the box office takeaway is tempered by the post-pandemic landscape, but Disney expects broader value from Disney+, merchandising, and theme parks.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#box-office#entertainment#grogu
Star Wars Struggles to Translate Mandalorian Fame to the Big Screen
entertainment5 days ago

Star Wars Struggles to Translate Mandalorian Fame to the Big Screen

Disney’s big-screen return with The Mandalorian and Grogu opened to $167 million worldwide over Memorial Day, the franchise’s weakest opening and even lower than Solo, suggesting fans treated it as a TV extension rather than a stand-alone theatrical event. While the second half is more cinematic and puppetry/stop-motion work shines, the film’s TV-aligned approach risks turning off potential IMAX ticket buyers and signals a broader challenge: Star Wars fans crave original, daring stories on the big screen, pressuring Disney to deliver bolder, original storytelling with future releases like Starfighter.

via Business Insider|
#box-office#disney#entertainment
Surreal cinema for social critique: Riley’s kaleidoscapes and Star Wars’ evolving heroines
entertainment6 days ago

Surreal cinema for social critique: Riley’s kaleidoscapes and Star Wars’ evolving heroines

Boots Riley’s films and TV work fuse vibrant color, DIY effects, and sharp social commentary, using surreal visuals to critique capitalism and racial injustice; the piece also analyzes Daisy Ridley’s Rey as a nuanced, open-hearted Star Wars heroine whose arc evolves across The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and Rise of Skywalker, balancing optimism with realism; it also touches on Michael Sarnoski’s The Death Of Robin Hood and highlights a standout Grogu sequence in The Mandalorian And Grogu that proves puppet storytelling can deliver real emotion.

via AV Club|
#boots-riley#entertainment#rey-skywalker
Mandalorian & Grogu Eye Big Memorial Day Box Office Debut
entertainment11 days ago

Mandalorian & Grogu Eye Big Memorial Day Box Office Debut

Disney’s Star Wars adventure The Mandalorian & Grogu opens in theaters over Memorial Day, with tracking targeting roughly $82 million in domestic four-day grosses (some forecasts push toward $95–$100 million) and at least $160 million globally. It’s a high-profile, family-friendly entry after seven years since a Star Wars theatrical release, and its performance will hinge on family attendance and social buzz, while Disney meanwhile leans on Disney+ and related tie-ins to maximize overall franchise value.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#box-office#entertainment#grogu
Prep Guide: What to Know Before The Mandalorian and Grogu
movies16 days ago

Prep Guide: What to Know Before The Mandalorian and Grogu

A quick primer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, outlining Din Djarin’s evolving role and his adoptive bond with Grogu, Mando’s move to align with the New Republic, the lingering criminal influence of the Hutts, the Empire’s fractured state between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, and Grogu’s status as a Mandalorian apprentice, plus a note on cameos and nostalgia to watch for in the movie.

via Gizmodo|
#din-djarin#grogu#jabba-the-hutt
Bath & Body Works Launches Mandalorian & Grogu Fragrance Line
business28 days ago

Bath & Body Works Launches Mandalorian & Grogu Fragrance Line

Bath & Body Works is launching a 26‑piece Mandalorian & Grogu collection with Disney, featuring three scents—Force Flow, Bounty Hunter, and the reward member–exclusive Ice Planet—for candles, body care, hand soap, and accessories; Rewards members get online access on May 4, with in-store and online availability for non-members starting May 11, and the line includes Mandalorian-themed items like a PocketBac holder and a wallflower heater.

via WDW News Today|
#bath-and-body-works#business#disney
Gina Carano: Zoom Call With Favreau & Filoni Was a 'Touch Base' Moment, Not a Return Confirmation
entertainment1 month ago

Gina Carano: Zoom Call With Favreau & Filoni Was a 'Touch Base' Moment, Not a Return Confirmation

Gina Carano said her Zoom conversation with Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni and The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau was a 'touch base' check‑in focused on mending relations after her firing, with no confirmation about returning as Cara Dune. She praised Favreau and Filoni, hopes the Star Wars fandom can move past the controversy, and noted interest in upcoming Mandalorian projects and a Grogu movie.

via SuperHeroHype|
#cara-dune#dave-filoni#entertainment
Gina Carano's Comeback: Hollywood Exit to MMA Ring
entertainment1 month ago

Gina Carano's Comeback: Hollywood Exit to MMA Ring

Former Mandalorian star Gina Carano is rebuilding her career with an upcoming MMA bout against Ronda Rousey in Los Angeles on May 16, under Most Valuable Promotions, after her 2021 Lucasfilm firing and a confidential Disney settlement. She describes a transformation from a period of prediabetes, depression and pain to athletic training in Las Vegas, aided by a recent Zoom with Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, and she plans to pursue acting again with new projects while seeking a more peaceful chapter for the Star Wars universe. The fight also serves as a potential bridge for reconciliation within the fanbase, though Carano won’t confirm a Star Wars return.

via Yahoo|
#entertainment#gina-carano#lucasfilm
Carano reconnects with Mandalorian creators, touts peace and future collaborations
entertainment1 month ago

Carano reconnects with Mandalorian creators, touts peace and future collaborations

Gina Carano says she recently had an important January Zoom conversation with Mandalorian creators Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni to mend fences after her 2021 firing; Disney/Lucasfilm settled her lawsuit last year, and she emphasizes Favreau and Filoni were never the villains. She hasn’t spoken to Pedro Pascal since 2024 but remains hopeful for future collaborations and a peaceful fandom, as she gears up for an MMA return against Ronda Rousey and the Mandalorian-related projects Favreau and Pascal are involved in.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|
#dave-filoni#entertainment#gina-carano