Deco News Today — August 13, 2026
Ewan McGregor Says ‘Come On, Disney!’ While Pressuring Studio to Let Him Play Obi-Wan Kenobi Again: ‘They Just Seem Not to Be Ready’ and more — today's deco signal.
The world of entertainment is abuzz with news that spans from the realms of film and music to the darker side of real-life drama. In a development that will thrill fans of the Star Wars franchise, Ewan McGregor is publicly expressing his desire to reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi, a character he portrayed in the prequels. McGregor's enthusiasm for the role is palpable, and he's even gone so far as to issue a lighthearted call to action to Disney, urging them to make it happen.
Meanwhile, in a starkly different vein, musician Nick Reiner has been indicted for a shocking crime - the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. The news has sent shockwaves through the music industry and beyond. On a more upbeat note, musician Steve Lacy has announced a new tour, with 'Oh Yeah?' fall tour dates that are sure to excite his fans. As these disparate stories illustrate, the world of entertainment is full of surprises - some inspiring, others sobering, but all guaranteed to keep us on our toes.
Today's signal:
• Ewan McGregor Says ‘Come On, Disney!’ While Pressuring Studio to Let Him Play Obi-Wan Kenobi Again: ‘They Just Seem Not to Be Ready’ (variety.com)
• Nick Reiner Indicted for Murders of Parents Rob and Michele Reiner (variety.com)
• Steve Lacy Announces ‘Oh Yeah?’ Fall Tour Dates (variety.com)