{"id":2139700,"date":"2024-01-03T16:01:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T21:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/feminist-director-says-its-about-time-a-woman-shaped-a-star-wars-film\/"},"modified":"2024-01-03T16:07:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T21:07:46","slug":"feminist-director-says-its-about-time-a-woman-shaped-a-star-wars-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/feminist-director-says-its-about-time-a-woman-shaped-a-star-wars-film\/","title":{"rendered":"Female director says it&#8217;s high time a woman influenced a &#8216;Star Wars&#8217; movie"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffeminist-director-says-its-about-time-a-woman-shaped-a-star-wars-film%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2139700&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Feminist Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy to Shape\u2063 Next Star Wars Movie<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Renowned feminist director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has expressed her excitement at being chosen \u2062to helm\u200c the next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/mark-hamill-uses-star-wars-voice-to-warn-ukrainians-about-air-raid-on-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Star Wars<\/a> film by Disney. In\u200b a groundbreaking move, Obaid-Chinoy, who is of\u200c Pakistani \u2062origin, will direct the untitled movie set for release in 2026, which will follow the story of Rey Skywalker, a female Jedi Master, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/videos\/world\/2023\/12\/31\/exp-nye-2024-pakistan-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kathleen-kennedy-spins-new-narrative-for-star-wars-quality-is-always-everything\/\" title=\"Kathleen Kennedy Spins New Narrative for Star Wars: \u201cQuality Is Always Everything\u201d\">obaid-chinoy<\/a>-123111aseg3-cnni-world.cnn&#8221;><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CNN<\/span><\/a>. This\u2063 appointment makes her the first woman and \u2063person of color to take the helm of\u2064 a Star Wars film.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Obaid-Chinoy expressed her enthusiasm\u2064 for the project, stating, &#8220;I&#8217;m\u2063 very thrilled about the project because I feel what we&#8217;re about to create is something very \u2062special,&#8221; in an interview with the outlet.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Here&#8217;s the feminist director of the next Star Wars film saying that her goal is to &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/i-asked-women-would-you-call-your-husband-sir-their-answers-were-telling\/\" title=\"I Inquired About Women's Use of \"Sir\" for Their Husbands. Their Responses Spoke Volumes.\">make men uncomfortable<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This movie is destined to be Disney&#8217;s biggest flop yet. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KaihbiA7Oj\">pic.twitter.com\/KaihbiA7Oj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Matt \u200cWalsh\u200c (@MattWalshBlog) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MattWalshBlog\/status\/1742583950944432607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 3, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Obaid-Chinoy\u2063 further emphasized her intention to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/demi-lovato-releases-pro-abortion-anthem-swine-aimed-at-birthing-people-for-anniversary-of-dobbs-decision\/\" title=\"Demi Lovato drops 'Swine,' a pro-choice anthem for Dobbs anniversary.\">challenge societal norms<\/a> and make \u200bmen uncomfortable as\u200d a director. In a viral clip shared on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MattWalshBlog\/status\/1742583950944432607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a> by Matt Walsh of\u2063 The Daily Wire, she stated, &#8220;I enjoy making men uncomfortable. It is important to be able to look into the eyes of a man and say &#8216;I am here&#8217; \u2063and recognize that. And recognize that I \u200cam working to bring something that makes you uncomfortable and it should make you uncomfortable because you need\u200d to change your attitude.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Obaid-Chinoy added, &#8220;It&#8217;s only \u2064when you&#8217;re uncomfortable, when \u200byou have to have difficult conversations, that\u2063 you will perhaps look at yourself \u200bin the mirror and not like the reflection, and then say maybe, &#8216;there is something wrong with \u2063the way I think&#8217; or maybe &#8216;there is something wrong with the way I&#8217;m addressing this\u200b issue.'&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While little\u2062 is\u200d known about the upcoming \u200bStar Wars film, Daisy Ridley, who portrays Rey\u2064 Skywalker, shared her excitement about\u2064 the story. In an interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/collider.com\/new-star-wars-movie-daisy-ridley\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Collider<\/span><\/a>, Ridley stated, &#8220;The story is really cool. I&#8217;m waiting to read\u200b a\u200d script because, obviously, I don&#8217;t have any other updates. It&#8217;s not what I expected, but\u2062 I&#8217;m very \u200dexcited.&#8221; She also\u2062 mentioned to\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-features\/star-wars-daisy-ridley-lucasfilm-1235671446\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Hollywood Reporter<\/span><\/a>, &#8220;I \u200chaven&#8217;t read anything, but I know the\u200b story. It&#8217;s really worth telling, worth exploring, and I\u2063 think people will be excited.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/disney-casts-transgender-actor-for-new-star-wars-series-on-streaming-site\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disney Casts Transgender\u200d Actor For New &#8216;Star Wars&#8217; Series On Streaming Site<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200d How does Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy&#8217;s previous\u2062 work in\u2062 exploring women&#8217;s \u200drights and social issues\u2064 align with the goal of promoting \u2063diversity and\u200b inclusion \u200din the Star Wars franchise<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Y, &#8216;I see you\u200b and I don&#8217;t feel \u200bthreatened by you&#8217;.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The announcement of Obaid-Chinoy&#8217;s involvement \u200din the Star Wars franchise has sparked both excitement \u200band controversy. While many praise Disney for\u200b their \u2064commitment to diversity and\u200d inclusion, others have expressed concerns\u2064 that the film may prioritize political \u2063messaging over storytelling \u2063and \u200centertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Obaid-Chinoy&#8217;s previous works have been celebrated for their unapologetic exploration of\u2063 women&#8217;s rights and social issues. Her\u200c documentaries such as &#8220;Saving Face&#8221; and &#8220;A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness&#8221; have shed light on topics such as\u2064 acid attacks \u200band honor killings in Pakistan, earning \u200cher international acclaim and even two \u200cAcademy Awards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Obaid-Chinoy&#8217;s unique perspective and dedication\u200b to giving marginalized\u2064 voices a\u2062 platform make\u200c her a pioneering\u2062 figure in the\u200c film industry. Her appointment as \u200dthe director \u200bof \u2063a Star Wars\u200c film signals a step\u200d towards more diverse and inclusive storytelling,\u2063 which is\u200d crucial in a globalized world where representation matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, critics argue that prioritizing identity politics in Star Wars, a beloved franchise with\u200b a vast and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nashville-suits-wont-tame-rising-star-zach-bryan%ef%bf%bc\/\" title=\"Nashville Suits Won\u2019t Tame Rising Star Zach Bryan\ufffc\">dedicated fan base<\/a>, risks\u200d alienating long-time supporters. They fear that\u200d storytelling might be compromised in favor of pushing an agenda, resulting\u200c in a film that fails to live up to the expectations and standards\u200c set by previous installments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It remains to be seen how Obaid-Chinoy will navigate the challenges\u200c that come with\u2062 directing a Star Wars \u200dfilm. While her intention to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dylan-mulvaney-pitches-bud-light-ad-theres-room-for-all\/\" title=\"Dylan Mulvaney presents Bud Light ad: 'Inclusion for everyone'\">challenge societal\u2063 norms<\/a> \u2063and make \u2062men\u200b uncomfortable may raise eyebrows, it is important to remember that Star Wars has always been about pushing boundaries and exploring new ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If executed well,\u200d the untitled Star \u2062Wars film directed by Sharmeen \u2064Obaid-Chinoy has the potential to break new ground and \u200cinspire a new generation \u200bof filmmakers. It can serve as a \u2062platform \u2062for meaningful conversations\u2062 about gender, race, and identity, while still delivering\u2062 the thrilling and imaginative storytelling \u2064that the franchise is known for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ultimately, the success of the film \u2062will depend on its\u200c ability to strike a balance between pushing the boundaries of representation \u2063and\u2062 delivering a captivating and entertaining cinematic experience. Only time will tell if \u2062Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy\u2064 can \u200dsuccessfully navigate these challenges and \u2064create a \u2063Star Wars film that transcends expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first woman chosen by Disney to direct a &#8220;Star Wars&#8221; movie. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a feminist director from Pakistan, expressed her excitement, stating that it is long overdue for a woman to shape the iconic franchise. The film, set to release in 2026, will focus on the journey of Rey Skywalker, a female Jedi Master<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":219,"featured_media":2139701,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2139700","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2139700","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/219"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2139700"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2139700\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2139701"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2139700"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2139700"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2139700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}