In this week's episode of Gary Talks, Gary breaks down the biggest entertainment news stories making headlines across Hollywood. Topics include the surprise box office success of A24's Backrooms and Focus Features' Obsession, the disappointing theatrical performance of Lucasfilm and Disney's Star Wars film The Mandalorian & Grogu, and what the future may hold for the Star Wars franchise. Gary also examines the growing wave of television cancellations impacting the industry, including major changes across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms, while previewing some of the most anticipated returning series coming soon to HBO Max, Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu, Paramount+, and Prime Video. In a special tribute segment, Gary looks back at the life and career of Academy Award-winning editor Marcia Lucas, exploring her work on Star Wars, American Graffiti, Taxi Driver, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi, as well as her lasting influence on modern filmmaking. Plus, Gary delivers an old-school rant about movie theater etiquette, audience behavior, and why the theatrical experience may be facing challenges beyond the box office. Featuring discussion of Disney, Lucasfilm, Star Wars, A24, Focus Features, HBO Max, Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu, Paramount+, Prime Video, Marcia Lucas, The Mandalorian & Grogu, Backrooms, Obsession, television cancellations, streaming television, movie news, television news, and entertainment industry analysis. FEATURED TOPICS: A24's Backrooms Focus Features' Obsession Disney and Lucasfilm's The Mandalorian & Grogu HBO Max Summer 2026 Preview Netflix Summer 2026 Preview Apple TV+ Summer 2026 Preview Marcia Lucas Tribute Hollywood Box Office Analysis TV Cancellation News Movie Theater Etiquette Discussion Video versions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/MrCharisma91
