Continuing the momentum of a powerhouse franchise like Star Wars or Marvel is not easy.

In October of 2023, Disney spoke with The Hollywood Reporter, acknowledging the issues the company faced with its Marvel films and series, and what it planned to do to correct them to get Marvel back on track.

And while Star Wars fans have wished for something similar - more direct communication and a clearer road map of the future - Disney and Lucasfilm have been largely silent.

Instead, The Hollywood Reporter’s James Hibberd has taken that audit into his own hands. This month, he wrote an article assessing the health of the franchise according to the performance of its films, series, merchandise and experiences.

And his findings may surprise you.

In it, Hibberd asks a key question that many want to know: Is Disney bad at Star Wars?

Join host David Quinn for an in-depth look at Hibberd’s article, going beyond the author’s takes and providing the insight a longtime Star Wars fan and collector can offer.

How did the films and series actually perform with audiences and at the box office?

Has the company delivered on its initial plans and promises?

Is Star Wars heading in the right direction?

Is the fanbase losing hope?

And what does all of this mean for fans and collectors?

This is the analysis you need, about the franchise you love. And this is Star Wars: Prototypes and Production!

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