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Star Wars franchise fans are up in arms after hearing that the iconic galaxy far, far away will be in the hands of Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a Pakistani feminist activist who was appointed as the director of the upcoming film. In a recent CNN interview with host Kristie Lu Stout, Obaid-Chinoy made it clear that she plans to put her feminist stamp on the franchise, emphasizing that it’s about time a woman took the helm in shaping the Star Wars story.
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The decision to hand over the $67 billion franchise to Obaid-Chinoy has sparked outrage among dedicated fans of the series. Critics argue that her leftist agenda will undermine the essence of Star Wars and damage ticket sales. Many took to social media to express their disapproval, with some predicting the film will be a flop and lead to heavy financial losses for Disney.
Obaid-Chinoy’s track record of feminist activism and her past film projects, which promote a distinctly liberal, female-centric narrative, have only fueled the fire. She has openly admitted to enjoying making men ‘uncomfortable’ and has been involved in projects that highlight feminist icons like Gloria Steinem. Critics have also pointed out her participation in a panel discussion where she expressed her enjoyment of making men feel uneasy, which they argue is not representative of Star Wars’ traditional values and themes.
The future of Star Wars under the direction of Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has conservative fans on edge, as they fear that her feminist perspective will steer the beloved franchise away from its traditional roots and lead it down a path that dismisses the invaluable contributions of women who have helped shape its legacy for decades.
