Part 4/11:
A recurring theme was the decline of beloved franchises and the industry's obsession with reboots and sequels powered more by corporate greed than creative vision.
Star Wars and Disney’s Direction:
- The Drinker criticized Disney’s handling of Star Wars, specifically how legacy characters like Luke Skywalker and the EU concepts such as Mara Jade are being sidelined or reimagined. Rumors suggest future projects hinge on the success of new named characters like Rey, with fears the franchise will continue its downward spiral unless a major change occurs.