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Episode VII News


Monday February 08, 2016
The Force Awakens Crosses $2 Billion Worldwide

Entertainment Weekly has an article about Disney reporting that as of Saturday, The Force Awakens has officially made more than $2 billion worldwide, making it only the third film in history to hit that number. The other movies to have made more than $2 billion are Titanic ($2.19 billion) and Avatar ($2.79 billion), unadjusted for inflation.

On Friday, Disney announced The Force Awakens had made $900 million domestically, becoming the only film in history to hit that number.

“This is a historic moment for Star Wars, for Lucasfilm, and for Disney, and all of us here are extremely gratified to be a part of this journey with fans around the world who have made Star Wars: The Force Awakens such an extraordinary success,” Disney chairman Alan Horn said in a statement. “The film’s achievements are truly astounding, and it’s our great honor to relaunch this cinematic galaxy not only for all the devoted decades-long fans but for a new generation who will keep the Star Wars legacy alive for many years to come.”

The Force Awakens’ new global total is one more accomplishment it can add to its long list of box office achievements. Since opening in mid-December, The Force Awakens has set multiple records, including the biggest domestic opening day of all time ($119.1 million), the biggest domestic ($247.9 million) and global ($528.9 million) opening weekend ever, and the fastest film to $1 billion (12 days of global release).

The next adventure in a galaxy far, far away will hit theaters later this year, as Rogue One is released on December 16, 2016. Episode VIII will premiere on December 15, 2017.


Posted by: Jedi Power

Tuesday January 05, 2016
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Script Now Available

Today I have posted the final script for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. If you have not seen the movie yet, be sure to see it before reading the script. Unless of course you do not mind being spoiled before the film. I know you will enjoy reading and having the actual script to dissect the character names, locations, and dialog from the film. Be sure to visit the Scripts section to view all of the scripts from the Star Wars saga! Also, be sure to pick up your hardback copy of the book which is available today!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Tuesday January 05, 2016
Records Broken By Star Wars: The Force Awakens

It’s not exactly making the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs, but in just 12 days, Star Wars: The Force Awakens made more than a billion dollars and has currently broken just about every box office record on the books both domestically and worldwide. Be sure to see a complete rundown of all the historic records that have been obliterated by Star Wars: The Force Awakens!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Thursday December 10, 2015
Daily Video Clip

Today's new video is the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Second International Trailer. There is some stunning new footage so you must see it! Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 7 more days! Enjoy!


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Tuesday November 24, 2015
Daily Video Clip #2

Today's second new video is the Star Wars: The Force Awakens TV Spot #7. Star Wars: The Force Awakens -- coming to theaters December 18, 2015. Enjoy!


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Tuesday November 24, 2015
Daily Video Clip #1

Today's first new video is the Star Wars: The Force Awakens TV Spot #6. Star Wars: The Force Awakens -- coming to theaters December 18, 2015. Enjoy!


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Friday November 20, 2015
Daily Video Clip #1

Today's first new video is the Star Wars: The Force Awakens TV Spot #5 entitled 'Finn.' Star Wars: The Force Awakens -- coming to theaters December 18, 2015. Enjoy!


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Monday November 16, 2015
Daily Video Clip #1

Today's first new video is the Star Wars: The Force Awakens TV Spot #4 from the Cartoon Network. Star Wars: The Force Awakens -- coming to theaters December 18, 2015. Enjoy!


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Friday November 13, 2015
Daily Video Clip #2

Today's second new video is the Star Wars: The Force Awakens 60 Second TV Spot #3. Star Wars: The Force Awakens -- coming to theaters December 18, 2015. Enjoy!


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Thursday November 12, 2015
Daily Video Clip #3

Today's third new video is the Star Wars: The Force Awakens TV Spot #2. Star Wars: The Force Awakens -- coming to theaters December 18, 2015. Enjoy!


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Thursday November 12, 2015
Daily Video Clip #2

Today's second new video clip is the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Promo Clip - On The Set (2015)! Take a look behind the scenes of The Force Awakens and get an exclusive sneak peek on Friday, November 13th at 8:30 pm ET on the Disney Channel. Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Monday November 09, 2015
Daily Video Clip #1

Today's first new video is the Star Wars: The Force Awakens TV Spot #1 “Every Generation Has a Story." Saw it on TV as well last night!! Star Wars: The Force Awakens -- coming to theaters 
December 18, 2015. Get your tickets now! Enjoy!


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Friday November 06, 2015
Daily Video Clip #2

Today's second new video is the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Japanese International Trailer! New shots and images! Wow! A must see!!! Enjoy!


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Wednesday November 04, 2015
Daily Video Clip

Today's new video is the Star Wars Battlefront: Battle of Jakku Teaser Trailer. Be among the first players to experience the Battle of Jakku, the pivotal moment when the New Republic confronted key Imperial holdouts on a remote desert planet. Taking place in the aftermath of the Rebel victory in the Battle of Endor, players will experience the events that created the massive, battle-scarred landscape of Jakku shown in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Wednesday November 04, 2015
The Force Awakens Character Posters

The Official Star Wars Site provided character posters for Rey, Leia, Kylo Ren, Han Solo, and Finn today, featuring powerful portraits and a striking design motif. Rey holds her staff defiantly; Leia confidently peers through a data screen; Kylo Ren’s lightsaber crackles; a grim Han Solo holds his blaster at the ready; and Finn looks stoic with a blue-bladed Jedi weapon.

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Posted by: Jedi Power

Tuesday October 20, 2015
Daily Video Clip

Today's new video is the Official Star Wars: The Force Awakens‬ Trailer! That is all I am going to post today because it needs to stand alone! Enough said! "Just let it in!"


Posted by: Jedi Power

Monday October 19, 2015
Daily Video Clip #4

Today's fourth new video is The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer #3-Sneak Peek #4. Be sure to tune in to ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” at halftime tonight to see the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer! Enjoy!


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Monday October 19, 2015
Daily Video Clip #3

Today's third new video is The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer #3-Sneak Peek #3. Be sure to tune in to ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” at halftime tonight to see the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer! Enjoy!


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Monday October 19, 2015
Daily Video Clip #2

Today's second new video is The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer #3-Sneak Peek #2. Be sure to tune in to ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” at halftime tonight to see the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer! Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Monday October 19, 2015
Daily Video Clip #1

Today's first new video is The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer #3-Sneak Peek #1. Be sure to tune in to ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” at halftime tonight to see the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer! Enjoy!


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Monday October 19, 2015
Star Wars‬: The Force Awakens‬ Tickets

Don't forget to purchase your Star Wars: The Force Awakens tickets today while they last! See you at the first show!


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Monday October 19, 2015
The Force Awakens Official Poster

The Official Star Wars Site has revealed the theatrical poster for Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Click on the image for a larger view!


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Thursday October 01, 2015
The Force Awakens Hallmark Ornaments

Hallmark will debut their cool Star Wars: The Force Awakens Kylo Ren and Captain Phasma Keepsake Ornaments starting October 3rd! Be sure to pick them up on Hallmark's Star Wars Keepsake Ornaments page.


Posted by: Jedi Power

Friday September 11, 2015
The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens

If you are a fan of Star Wars sketches, concept designs, storyboards and art, then the Official Star Wars Site has announced the book for you!

Kylo Ren. Finn. Rey. Jakku. BB-8. How did this new generation of memorable Star Wars characters, worlds, and creatures come to life? A stunning new book, The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, will tell that story.

The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, written by Phil Szostak, is a portal that takes you from the earliest gathering of artists and production designers at Lucasfilm headquarters in San Francisco to the fever pitch of production at Pinewood Studios to the conclusion of postproduction at Industrial Light & Magic. Arriving in stores on December 18, the same day that Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theaters, it takes fans deep inside the evolution of the film. Exclusive interviews with the entire creative team also provide a detailed look at what it took to bring director J. J. Abrams’ vision to life, while the unused “blue sky” concept art offers glimpses into roads not traveled.

Bursting with hundreds of beautiful works of art that include production paintings, concept sketches, storyboards, blueprints, and matte paintings, The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens will delight both Star Wars fans and film enthusiasts for years to come.

Enjoy this special first look at the cover — featuring the mysterious Kylo Ren in a painting by legendary Star Wars concept artist Doug Chiang.


Posted by: Jedi Power

Friday August 28, 2015
Daily Video Clip #1

Today's first new video is the Star Wars Episode VII-The Force Awakens Finn vs. Kylo Ren Teaser Trailer! 15 seconds of goodness! Enjoy!


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Friday August 28, 2015
Battlefront's Battle of Jakku

EA's Star Wars Site has provided some information about the Battle of Jakku. As debris from battles above shower the desert ground, the feeling of chaos is intensifying. A Star Destroyer has just crash-landed and some of its engines are still smoking. The battle has just begun…

This is the first visual glimpse of The Battle of Jakku, coming to Star Wars Battlefront on December 1st, 2015, for all who pre-order, and a week later for all other game holders. The Battle of Jakku was the pivotal moment when the New Republic confronted key Imperial holdouts on a remote desert planet.

Taking place in the aftermath of the Rebel victory in the Battle of Endor, players will experience the events that created the massive, battle-scarred landscape of Jakku shown in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

A Star Destroyer has crash landed, and from the belly of this battle-scarred metal giant, a myriad of Imperial ground troops have evacuated and engaged with Rebel troops, also strangers to this desert planet.


Posted by: Jedi Power

Friday August 21, 2015
Empire Magazine's The Force Awakens Covers

Empire Magazine is going to provide two The Force Awakens covers for collectors. The Force Awakens issue will hit newsstands on Thursday, August 27th and will feature their first look behind the scenes of 2015’s most important release.


Posted by: Jedi Power

Thursday August 13, 2015
Entertainment Weekly Features The Force Awakens

Entertainment Weekly has provided a great image of Kylo Ren on the cover of their latest issue and inside we learn more about this character and see some new images from the film. Be sure to see the images and read the entire article about the new bad guy in the upcoming Star Wars film!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Wednesday June 03, 2015
Daily Video Clip #1

Today's first new video clip is the Mark Hamill Panel Highlights from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim. Mark Hamill talks about reprising Luke Skywalker’s dialogue from Return of the Jedi for the new Star Wars trailer, how he was approached to work on The Force Awakens, and shares stories from his time working on the original films! Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Friday April 17, 2015
Star Wars Battlefront Will Offer The Force Awakens’ Battle of Jakku


We begin Day 2 of Star Wars Celebration with a bang! /Film has a story that excites me as an avid Battlefront gamer. "The rumors about a link between EA’s game Star Wars Battlefront and Star Wars The Force Awakens are true. At Celebration, it was revealed that three weeks after the game’s November 17 release, they’ll offer a free piece of downloadable content called the Battle of Jakku, the desert planet in the latest Star Wars The Force Awakens trailer. This will help explain how and why all those X-Wing Fighters and Star Destroyers are abandoned on Jakku.

Scenes like that will be explained by this DLC.

The Battle of Jakku will be available on December 8, unless you pre-order the game, then you can get it December 1.

Like most games these days, Battlefront is is broken down into multiple modes, but primarily it’s an opportunity to create your Star Wars battle fantasy. So, for example, when we think of speeder bikes, you think of Endor in Return of the Jedi right? Well, in Battlefront, you can play as Boba Fett, on a speeder bike, on Hoth if you want. It’s totally customizable and fun like that.

But will your actions change scenes you see in The Force Awakens? Probably not. What will be cool though is Battlefront is a game that encourages exploration. In theory, that means you’ll be able to uncover some secrets about the film, or at least learn more about the world where Kira lives.

Another note, the shots above in the trailer look like the Imperial shuttles have been there for years. So, while the Battle of Jakku will be a prequel to The Force Awakens, it’s probably closer to the events of Return of the Jedi rather than The Force Awakens.

Star Wars The Force Awakens opens December 18. Star Wars Battlefront will be released on November 17 and be available for PlayStation 4 and XBox One.

Here’s the official info on the Battle of Jakku:

Fans who pre-order Star Wars Battlefront will be among the first players to experience the Battle of Jakku, the pivotal moment when the New Republic confronted key Imperial holdouts on a remote desert planet on the Outer Rim. Taking place in the aftermath of the Rebel victory in the Battle of Endor, players will experience the events that created the massive, battle-scarred landscape of Jakku shown in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Players who pre-order Star Wars Battlefront can fight the battle one-week early starting on December 1, 2015. All other players will get access to this free content on December 8, 2015."

Also be sure to keep up with the latest on our Facebook and Twitter pages!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Thursday April 16, 2015
New Snowtrooper & Flametrooper

Kyle Newman scores pics of the new ‪‎Star Wars‬ Snowtrooper & Flametrooper from The Force Awakens at Star Wars Celebration!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Thursday April 16, 2015
The Force Awakens Teaser #2 Shown At Celebration

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official Teaser #2! In comes Han & Chewie! Enough said!

 


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Thursday April 16, 2015
Live Episode VII Panel From Celebration

Not at ‪‎Star Wars‬ Celebration? Don't miss the big Episode VII panel J.J. Abrams and Producer Kathleen Kennedy in 10 minutes. Live stream it now! Also be sure to keep up with the latest on our Facebook and Twitter pages!

 


Posted by: Jedi Power

Monday December 29, 2014
Fortune's Bob Iger With The Falcon

Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger stands next to the Millennium Falcon in the latest Fortune magazine. Lucasfilm’s special effects division, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), worked with Fortune to create both the cover and opening photograph in the story, an inside look at the innovative technologies used across Disney’s diverse businesses and brands. The collaboration started with our photo shoot with CEO Iger earlier this month in New York. The photos were then turned over to ILM to, well, work their magic. Not surprisingly, the secretive division was mum about the exact process for creating the realistic shot of Iger standing right on set, casually leaning against a chunk of metal (the image seen in the opening pages of the story).

As for the cover shot, Yannick Dusseault, visual effects art director for The Force Awakens, and his team gave Fortune six options showing the Falcon in different ways. The resulting image required the custom rendering of ILM’s computer generated Falcon. According to ILM, the fabled ship was rendered in wireframe form (a skeletal version) as well as a more layered “textured render,” which were combined in Photoshop to create the final image. Be sure to read the entire article.


Posted by: Jedi Power

Thursday December 18, 2014
One Year Until The Force Awakens

One year from today, we will be sitting in a theater (hopefully at midnight) to see the first showing of Star Wars: Episode VII-The Force Awakens! It feels like a really long time, but so did Rebels a year ago and we are already through half of the first season. There will be lots of great information coming out including more trailers, so we have lots to look forward to! May the Force be with us all as we wait patiently until December 18, 2015!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Friday December 12, 2014
Daily Video Clip #2

Today's second new video clip is of the EW Star Wars: The Force Awakens character name reveal. According to JJ Abrams, the numbers on the cards do have a significance. Okay all of you super puzzle decoders... What is the code and what does it mean? Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Friday November 28, 2014
Daily Video Clip

Today's new video clip will be a day long remembered as the Star Wars: Episode VII-The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer is now available! Nothing else matters! Watch it you must! It is your destiny! Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Wednesday November 26, 2014
The Force Awakens Trailer Will Be Available Online Friday

Friday is going to feel like Christmas day! I can't wait!!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Tuesday November 25, 2014
The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer In Select Theaters This Friday

JJ Abrams and the Official Star Wars Site have let us know that the Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer will be available in select theaters this Friday! JJ's not also lets us know that it will run for 88 seconds.

The select theaters are as follows:

AZ PHOENIX HARKINS TEMPE MARKETPLACE
CA LOS ANGELES AMC CENTURY CITY
CA LOS ANGELES Indep EL CAPITAN
CA IRVINE REGAL SPECTRUM IRVINE 21
CA SAN FRANCISCO AMC METERON 16
CA SAN JOSE CINEMARK OAKRIDGE 20
CA SAN DIEGO REGAL MIRA MESA 18
CAN TORONTO CPX YOUNGE & DUNDAS
CAN VANCOUVER CPX RIVERPORT
CO DENVER AMC WESTMINSTER 24
DC WASH D.C AMC TYSONS CORNER 16
FL MIAMI CARMIKE PARISIAN 20
GA ATLANTA REGAL ATLANTIC STATION
IL CHICAGO REGAL CITY NORTH
MA BOSTON AMC BOSTON COMMONS 19
MI DETROIT CINEMARK SHOWCASE 20
MN MINNEAPOLIS AMC SOUTHDALE
MO KANSAS CITY AMC STUDIO 30
NY NEW YORK AMC LINCOLN SQUARE 12
NY NEW YORK REGAL UNION SQAURE
OH CLEVELAND CINEMARK CINEMARK 24
PA PHILADELPHIA REGAL WARRINGTON 22
TN NASHVILLE CARMIKE THOROUGHBRED 20
TN KNOXVILLE REGAL PINNACLE
TX DALLAS CINEMARK PLANO 20
TX HOSTON REGAL MARQ*E STADIUM 23
TX AUSTIN ALAMO ALAMO S LAMAR
UT SALT LAKE CITY CINEMARK CINEMARK 24 WJ
WA SEATTLE REGAL THORNTON PLACE 14
WI MILWAUKEE MARCUS BROOKFIELD 16

Good luck this Thanksgiving weekend at seeing the trailer if you are in one of these areas.


Posted by: Jedi Power

Thursday November 06, 2014
Star Wars Episode VII Title Revealed

The Official Star Wars Site has announced that the title for the seventh Star Wars film will be The Force Awakens! Don't wake up that Force! Enough said. Tune into theaters on December 18th, 2015 to see how the title relates.

 


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Monday November 03, 2014
Episode VII Principal Filming Wraps

Friday was the last day on set for the last of the Star Wars actors. A letter was sent "To the Extraordinary Cast and Crew of Episode VII:" and is shown below. I am guessing we will have a teaser trailer for the Christmas Holiday!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Monday November 03, 2014
Episode VII To Be A Great One

Anthony Daniels tweeted the following about Episode VII on his page yesterday:

 

 

That is definitely a hard movie to top and I am looking forward to this film accomplishing that feat!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Thursday October 16, 2014
Daily Video Clip #2

Today's second new video clip poses the question: "Will Warwick Davis Appear in Star Wars: Episode VII?" Warwick Davis, who played Wicket the Ewok in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, as well as Weazel and Wald in Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace­, presents a special video concerning his possible appearance in J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: Episode VII. Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Tuesday September 23, 2014
New Dish For The Millennium Falcon

In recent days, new images from the Episode VII shoot in England have arisen. Many of these images are now providing a close-up look at the base, Millennium Falcon, and new X-wings. One thing that I think has slipped through the cracks however is the new dish on the Millennium Falcon!

In Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, Lando is piloting the Falcon on the Death Star 2 raid over Endor. As he is navigating his way through the interior on his attack run toward the core, he clips a beam and the dish is ripped off of the ship.

Fast forward to today, and I like many others I'm sure assumed the same style of dish would be replaced and the Millennium Falcon would rise again in Episode VII with all it's glory! Apparently this isn't the case.

Below are some of the set images at different angles and I have circled the area on the Millennium Falcon where the dish is located. Notice that it is now a rectangular shape! It will have to grow on me a little.

Where could this replacement have come from? Well, being the Millennium Falcon is a Corellian ship, it is safe to say that parts from other Corellian ships would be interchangeable. Notice in the image of the Tantive IV from A New Hope below. It is the same dish! What do you think? Be sure to let us know!

Click on the images below for a larger view.


Posted by: Jedi Power

Monday September 08, 2014
Daily Video Clip #1

Today's first new video clip is with Episode VII actor Adam Driver. In this interview with Vanity Fair, Adam has to avoid any specific questions about Star Wars, but he does say that he is not ready to become a Star Wars action figure. Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Friday August 15, 2014
Possible Episode VII Stormtrooper Helmets

Indie Revolver has landed some pictures of what seems to be Episode VII Stormtrooper Helmets. There are some really cool designs as you can see below. I am hoping some official images will be released since these are now out.

They have also provided some possible Han Solo costume designs. Interesting stuff. One image looks a lot like The Old Republic's Nico Okarr from the cinematic trailer. Han is just missing the Cad Bane cowboy hat.


Posted by: Jedi Power

Friday July 25, 2014
Daily Video Clip #1

Today's first new video clip is a BBC interview with Mark Hamill about his role in Episode VII. Mark Hamill, who has returned to the role of Luke Skywalker after more than 30 years, has said it feels like an "unexpected gift" to be back on a Star Wars set.

He said he was there to lend his support and grow a "contractually-obligated beard".

He praised the new generation of actors, including Daisy Ridley, taking part in Star Wars: Episode VII, in his first TV interview about the new film. Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Tuesday June 03, 2014
More Episode VII Leaked Photos

TMZ has scored again with some leaked pictures, this time from the UK. This one is more spoilerific than the last.

SPOILERS - Highlight to read: The latest images show more of the pig like creature now it in parts and whole, also an X-wing under construction, and the famous Millennium Falcon being constructed.

Not a surprise for me, but it is really great to see a couple of "old friends" being confirmed. Be sure to see these images before they are gone!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Monday June 02, 2014
Two More Women Cast In Episode VII

The Official Star Wars Site has announced two more women being cast for Star Wars Episode VII. Lupita Nyong'o who had long been rumored to be a front runner joins the recently announced cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. This year, her breakthrough performance in 12 Years a Slave earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Gwendoline Christie, currently starring in the hit television series Game of Thrones as Brienne of Tarth, has also been cast in the production. She can next be seen in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2.

"I could not be more excited about Lupita and Gwendoline joining the cast of Episode VII," says Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. "It's thrilling to see this extraordinarily talented ensemble taking shape."


Posted by: Jedi Power
 
Monday June 02, 2014
Episode VII Leaked Set Photos

TMZ has provided some leaked pictures from the Abu Dhabi set of the now filming Star Wars Episode VII. There are not any major spoilers, but I will provide a spoiler alert for those that want to keep away from knowing details of anything from the new movie. So here is our first one for Episode VII.

SPOILERS - Highlight to read: The images include a large alien pig like creature manned by 5 actors. We know that practical sets and creatures were going to be used to give Episode VII that Original Trilogy feel. Also there is a lot from the set which apears to be Tatooine. There also seems to be some sort of compound with fencing. Perhaps to keep these pig like creature at bay. There was an Aurebesh sign that reads "WARNING." There are also moisture vaporators, the originally rumored market place, what appears to be some sort of engine, and lots of extras in there Tatooine costumes. The set has a feel of the first images we saw from Tatooine in Episode I.

If you are into knowing all the details and be spoiled like me, be sure to head over to see these images before they are gone! Glad to have the Star Wars machine rolling again.


Posted by: Jedi Power

Friday May 16, 2014
Star Wars Filming Begins!

Today on my 16th wedding anniversary, the filming for Star Wars Episode VII has begun! The Bad Robot Twitter page and the Star Wars Twitter page have provided the first images.


Posted by: Jedi Power

Tuesday April 29, 2014
Star Wars: Episode VII Cast Finally Announced

Today, the Official Star Wars Site has announced the Star Wars: Episode VII cast. The Star Wars team is thrilled to announce the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII.

Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.

Director J.J. Abrams says, "We are so excited to finally share the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life, once again. We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud."

Star Wars: Episode VII is being directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer. The movie opens worldwide on December 18, 2015.

April 29th, Pinewood Studios, UK - Writer/Director/Producer J.J Abrams (top center right) at the cast read-through of Star Wars Episode VII at Pinewood Studios with (clockwise from right)  Copyright and Photo Credit: David James.

So you aren't sure who these people are? Let's break down the cast so you can identify them better following the circle clockwise above from the right.

Writer/Director/Producer J.J Abrams - Known for Lost, Mission: Impossible III, Super 8, and the new Star Trek films

Harrison Ford - Han Solo

Daisy Ridley - Newcomer actress 

Carrie Fisher - Princess Leia

Peter Mayhew - Chewbacca

Producer Bryan Burk - Known for Lost and the new Star Trek films

Lucasfilm President and Producer Kathleen Kennedy

Domhnall Gleeson - Known for About Time, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, and True Grit.

Anthony Daniels - C-3PO

Mark Hamill - Luke Skywalker

Andy Serkis - Best known for the role of "Gollum" in Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Oscar Isaac - Virtual unknown, his first major film role was Joseph in the film The Nativity Story. He also had a small role in All About the Benjamins and Guerrilla. He made an appearance in the television series Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 

John Boyega - Virtual unknown, the actor is known for Attack the Block, Imperial Dreams, and My Murder.

Adam Driver - Thought to be the villain in Episode VII, known for Inside Llewyn Davis, Frances Ha, and Lincoln.

Writer Lawrence Kasdan - Best known for Star Wars: Episode V-The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Star Wars: Episode VI-Return of the Jedi.

Not shown - Kenny Baker - R2-D2

Not shown - Max von Sydow - Best known for Jesus in The Greatest Story Ever Told and Emperor Ming in Flash Gordon.

This is great news and I now hope that we will start to see more frequent updates in the coming weeks.


Posted by: Jedi Power

Monday November 11, 2013
Open Casting Calls For Episode VII Online

If you are interested in auditioning for a part in Star Wars: Episode VII, then now is your chance! Complete the online application and submit your videos! Good luck!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Thursday November 07, 2013
Episode VII To Release On December 18, 2015

The Official Star Wars Site has made it official by announcing the release date for Episode VII.

With pre-production in full-swing, a confirmed release date of December 18, 2015, has been set for Lucasfilm's highly anticipated Star Wars: Episode VII.

"We're very excited to share the official 2015 release date for Star Wars: Episode VII, where it will not only anchor the popular holiday filmgoing season but also ensure our extraordinary filmmaking team has the time needed to deliver a sensational picture," said Alan Horn, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios.

Star Wars: Episode VII will be directed by J.J. Abrams (Super 8, Mission: Impossible III, Star Trek) and is being scripted by Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan (Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi). Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, with Tommy Harper (Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, Jack Ryan, Star Trek Into Darkness) and Jason McGatlin (Tintin, War of the Worlds) serving as executive producers. John Williams is returning to score Star Wars: Episode VII.

Shooting is scheduled to begin spring 2014 at Pinewood Studios.

It may not be May like we all hoped it would be, but I would rather them take their time and get it right. At least now we know and the rumors can cease. Let's hope this is the beginning for more news to start flowing.


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Thursday October 10, 2013
Episode VII Teaser Trailer

Our friends at Jedi News have gotten a rumor that a non live-action teaser trailer will be aired on April 4th, 2014, the release date of Marvel Studios Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The teaser will be similar to the recent Star Wars Rebels trailer in style and will be the first official reveal of Episode VII's release date of November 11th, 2015.

Now I have been staying away from all the rumors, but this one seems very likely to me. A non live-action teaser is not unheard of in the Star Wars Universe. If you will remember back to the first Empire Strikes Back Teaser Trailer where there where images and artist sketches used to form the trailer. The only thing I am not as confident on in this announcement is the release date. It has already been announced that the next Celebration will be in April of 2015 to coincide with the release of Episode VII. Now I know anything can happen, but Disney and Lucasfilm would have to make a change to what they have been saying up to this point. I guess we will see before long!


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Monday August 12, 2013
Ian McDiarmid To Return For Episode VII?

Our good friends at Jedi News have a rumor that says Ian McDiarmid who played Emperor and Senator Palpatine will be making a return appearance in Episode VII. How you ask? Well, if a new Sith wannabe is trying to learn the ways of the Dark Side, we could see Palpatine giving lessons via a Sith Holocron. You know they did cut Darth Maul in half and he returned in The Clone Wars! All we saw in Return of the Jedi was the Emperor falling. We know he can jump great distances. It is not out of the realm of possibility. These guys do their homework, so I give the rumor some weight. Let's see what Lucasfilm says.


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Sunday July 28, 2013
Words with Warwick: Kathleen Kennedy

Warwick Davis chats with Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy backstage at Star Wars Celebration Europe!

 


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Saturday July 27, 2013
Interview: John Williams on Scoring Star Wars: Episode VII

Legendary composer John Williams discusses returning to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: Episode VII.

 


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Wednesday July 17, 2013
Episode VII Script?

The official Bad Robot account on Twitter posted this image and it reads:

"Hot off the presses. Can you guess what's behind the cover?"

Can anyone say the script for Episode VII?!?! Celebration Europe II can't get here fast enough!

 


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Thursday June 20, 2013
Episode VII Surprise Character Rumor

Steven Greenstreet made an interesting post over at Reddit that states:

So I was working one day here in NYC on a popular HBO show. And the main set designer (older low key gentleman) struck up a conversation with me. He noticed my Star Wars tattoo and changed the subject to Episode VII. He said one of his best friends was currently working on the script (with a few other writers). "But I don't want to spoil anything for you," he said.

I am going to go ahead and throw in a Spoiler Alert here just in case it turns out to be true.

SPOILERS - Highlight to read:  

"Um, uh... F*** it. Tell me everything you know."

"Well he's only told me 2 things actually: 1) The story revolves around Han and Leia's kids. 2) Darth Vader is back."

I was confused by that last one. "But, wait, we saw him die and his body get burned."

"You saw a suit get burned."

"No, then we saw force-spirit Anakin appear at the end of Jedi."

"All I'm going to say is: Darth Vader is back. Who's actually IN THE SUIT is the big deal."

So, there you have it. Take it with a grain of salt. This guy might have been trolling me. But he seemed sincere.

What do you think about Darth Vader coming back? Too much? Does it even make sense?

So that was interesting. I had not thought of that as a possibility, but it does make sense. Someone pretending to be someone else isn't new to the Star Wars Universe. Just look at Jodo Kast as he went around pretending to be Boba Fett and creating fear. I think it could be totally possible and would be something Disney could capitalize on. I would actually like to see where this line of thinking might go. I will keep you updated if it pans out.


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Thursday June 20, 2013
Episode VII Casting Details Confirmed

Bleeding Cool has provided a leaked casting call for Star Wars Episode VII and Brendon Connelly writes, "We've verified that these are lead characters." TheForce.net contacted Lucasfilm and spoke with Miles Perkins who has confirmed the listing stating: "Yes, it is correct."

Here is the casting call from the leaked document:

  • Late-teen female, independent, good sense of humour, fit.
  • Young twenty-something male, witty and smart, fit but not traditionally good looking.
  • A late twentysomething male, fit, handsome and confident.
  • Seventy-something male, with strong opinions and tough demeanour. Also doesn't need to be particularly fit.
  • A second young female, also late teens, tough, smart and fit.
  • Forty something male, fit, military type.
  • Thirtysomething male, intellectual. Apparently doesn’t need to be fit.

Casting for Episode VII is now underway and we will soon start finding out who will be playing these characters. Stay tuned!


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Monday May 20, 2013
Michael Kaplan To Design Costumes For Episode VII

BuzzFeed interviewed Costume Designer Michael Kaplan who worked on the latest Star Trek and when asked what was next, he replied:

"Well, I’ve just learned I’ll be working on the new Star Wars movie, again with J.J. Everything just got formalized [last week], I haven’t even had the chance to talk to anyone about it all other than to be told ‘welcome aboard.’ It’s a little too soon to know exactly what’s in store but I’m excited, absolutely, to get to work on another prestigious sci-fi series.”

Be sure to read the entire article. We have yet another name for the Episode VII list.


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Monday May 06, 2013
Episode VII To Start Filming In 2014

Collider.com has an article with producer Bryan Burk as he talked briefly about Star Wars, which he is also producing alongside Abrams and Kennedy. With Disney pushing hard for a 2015 release for Star Wars: Episode VII, production on the film needs to get underway sooner rather than later.

Burk stated: "We’re progressing on a schedule to hopefully begin next year, or the beginning of next year, and the location is still kind of floating around in the air all depending on script and a whole bunch of other issues. As I just said, everything is kind of a free-flowing thing, and when we feel like the story level on this script and everything is really coming together and schedules are all working and pieces line up, we prowl ahead, and Star Wars will be no different." Be sure to read the entire article.


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Tuesday April 30, 2013
John Williams To Direct Episode VII Music Score

J.J. Abrams was asked at the Star Trek: Into Darkness press conference in Berlin if composer Michael Giacchino would be directing the music for Episode VII. J.J. stated that while he thinks Michael's work is brilliant in the new Star Trek movies and other TV Shows they have collaborated on, it would be John Williams that would helm the music score for Episode VII. This is the closest thing to an official confirmation we have received about the master music maker returning to our beloved galaxy far, far away! Great news!


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Friday April 19, 2013
Daily Video Clip

Today's video clip is an interview with Kathleen Kennedy at CinemaCon where she is asked about how she got J.J. Abrams to accept the directors role, if Episode VII will be in 3D, Spin-off Films and more.  Enjoy!


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Friday April 19, 2013
Kathleen Kennedy Mentions Star Wars

Hometownstations.com has an article about Kathleen Kennedy being named the 2013 Pioneer of the Year at the CinemaCon convention. At the convention she stated "We're working on getting a script." "We're working with (director) J.J. (Abrams) every week. We're having a great time and I think we're going to come up with something really wonderful." Be sure to read the entire article.


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Wednesday April 17, 2013
New Star Wars Movies Every Summer

IGN has reported that at the CinemaCon event in Las Vegas today, Disney and Lucasfilm revealed that beginning in 2015 with Star Wars: Episode VII, a new film set in the galaxy created by George Lucas will be released each summer

J.J. Abrams' Episode VII will come first in the summer of 2015 and will be followed every summer after with another new Star Wars movie, alternating between the standalone films we've heard about and the new trilogy that begins with Episode VII.

How will we determine spoilers and the information that belongs to which movie? I guess that is a great problem to have! All I can say is let the games begin!


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Friday March 29, 2013
Obi-Wan-Darth Maul Spinoff Movie

Cosmic Book News has another cool Star Wars rumor. Their source states that a spinoff movie is coming:
  • Set between Star Wars Episode III and Episode IV
  • Said to feature Ewan McGregor reprising the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in his exile on Tatooine
  • The villain? Darth Maul hunting down his nemesis with a possible plot point involving a 5-year-old Luke Skywalker somehow tied into the story possibly as bait for Obi-Wan

This would be cool to see, but nothing is set in stone until we get an official announcement. So, again we will keep this a rumor for now until we have more information.


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Tuesday March 19, 2013
Episode VII: The Sith Strike Back

Cosmic Book News has a cool Star Wars Episode VII rumor. Their source states that:
  • Star Wars Episode VII will be set 30 years after Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
  • It will indeed feature the Skywalker/Solo children coming to the peak of their powers
  • The Jedi Order has been rebuilt with Luke Skywalker as Grand Master
  • A disciple of Emperor Palpatine aims to rebuild the Sith Armies of the Old Republic and destroy the Jedi where the Skywalker children will be thrust into battle and face their inner demons of their Skywalker lineage.

This all sounds very plausible to me and I expected the story to take place about 30 years out. So we will keep this a rumor for now until we have more information.


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Wednesday March 13, 2013
Daily Video Clip #1

Today's first video clip is the Star Wars Episode 7: Movie Stars On J.J. Abrams' Sequel from TotalFilm. Joss Whedon, Ewan McGregor, Mila Kunis, Mark Strong and more talk JJ Abrams' sequel. Enjoy!


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Thursday March 07, 2013
George Lucas States Original Trio A Lock

Businessweek has an article with George Lucas where he says that Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford are pretty much a lock for Star Wars Episode VII.

Asked whether members of the original Star Wars cast will appear in Episode VII and if he called them before the deal closed to keep them informed, Lucas says, “We had already signed Mark and Carrie and Harrison—or we were pretty much in final stages of negotiation. So I called them to say, ‘Look, this is what’s going on.’” He pauses. “Maybe I’m not supposed to say that. I think they want to announce that with some big whoop-de-do, but we were negotiating with them.” Then he adds: “I won’t say whether the negotiations were successful or not."

Be sure to read the entire article.


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Wednesday February 20, 2013
Mark Hamill Talks Episode VII

Entertainment Tonight spoke with Mark Hamill about his new movie Sushi Girl as it hits DVD and Blu-ray this week, and while talking about the project, the Star Wars legend was more than happy to provide ETonline with an update on his involvement with the in-development Star Wars VII – and what he thinks of those planned spinoff movies…

First off, will he appear in Star Wars VII? "They're talking to us," he reveals. "George [Lucas] wanted to know whether we'd be interested. He did say that if we didn't want to do it, they wouldn't cast another actor in our parts – they would write us out. … I can tell you right away that we haven't signed any contracts. We're in the stage where they want us to go in and meet with Michael Arndt, who is the writer, and Kathleen Kennedy, who is going to run Lucasfilm. Both have had meetings set that were postponed -- on their end, not mine. They're more busy than I am." Be sure to read the entire article.


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Monday February 18, 2013
Daily Video Clip

Today's video clip is at the Grand Slam Sci-Fi Show in Los Angeles where Carmelle Marshall asked John Noble about the rumor he'll appear in the next Star Wars film. This is his response. Enjoy!


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Friday February 15, 2013
Harrison Ford Confirmed To Be In Episode VII?

IGN has an article with a rumor about the return of Harrison Ford in Episode VII. Latino Review broke the news via an appearance by the site's El Mayimbe on Fox News Latino, where he said, “It’s official. Harrison Ford will reprise his role as Han Solo in the upcoming Star Wars movies.” While not infallible, Latino Review has broken many big film stories that were indeed confirmed down the line and El Mayimbe stated, “I found that out yesterday. I did my due diligence, like I do with everything. Triple checked. Legitimate sources."

For now, Lucasfilm has not officially announced anything regarding the subject of Star Wars casting, but El Mayimbe went on to say, “His deal is done. It’s just a formality. They haven’t really announced it yet.” He noted he didn’t know the exact extent of Ford’s role in the new films, but that, “It’s significant.”

This feels like the J. J. Abrams announcement, so I would not be surprised to see an official announcement in the coming days if not this evening. Be sure to read the entire article.


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Thursday February 07, 2013
John Noble In Episode VII?

Movieweb.com has an article with an unsubstantiated rumor from an Australian radio host that Fringe star John Noble will play the villain. Here's what the host Jo of Melbourne radio show FM had to say.

"(I have) it on very good authority that Aussie actor John Noble will be appearing as the villain."

They were even willing to offer a wager as to the validity of the news. While the news may seem to come out of left field, John Noble is no stranger to big-budget franchises. He played Denethor in Peter Jackson's The Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King. Of course, he already has a relationship with director J.J. Abrams from his work on Fringe, the Fox series which the filmmaker created alongside Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. Nothing has been confirmed by Disney or LucasFilm yet, so stay tuned.

 


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Wednesday February 06, 2013
Young Han Solo and Boba Fett Films?

EW.com e-mailed us the following information about the Star Wars standalone movies.

Star Wars fans, admit it: you like scoundrels. And you're about to get more of them in your life. The Walt Disney Co. unveiled plans to make a number of spin-off movies set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away - in addition to the post-Return of the Jedi trilogy that had already been announced Entertainment Weekly has learned details on two of the spin-off projects: A young Han Solo saga, focusing on the wisecracking smuggler's origin story, and a bounty hunter adventure with Boba Fett at the center of a rogue's gallery of galactic scum. Be sure to read the entire story!


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Wednesday February 06, 2013
At Least Two Standalone Star Wars Films Confirmed

Disney CEO Bob Iger talked to CNBC this morning and confirmed that at least two standalone Star Wars movies are on the way!

The Official Star Wars Site has also confirmed the standalone movies with this information:

The Star Wars cinematic galaxy is about to experience a Big Bang. Lucasfilm is officially announcing new spinoff films that will expand the mythos and depths of the Star Wars universe in previously unexplored ways.

One of the standalone films will be written by Lawrence Kasdan, screenwriter of The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and co-writer of Return of the Jedi while the other will be penned by Simon Kinberg, writer of Sherlock Holmes and Mr. and Mrs. Smith. The movies will be separate from the upcoming Episodes VII, VIII, and IX, on which Kasdan and Kinberg are also consulting, and are expected to be released sometime after Episode VII. Each standalone film will focus on a specific character, and two spinoff films are currently confirmed.

In a call to investors, Bob Iger, chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, revealed that while the original focus was on the highly-anticipated sequel trilogy, the idea of spinoff films was bandied about early and the additional films are now becoming a reality. "We are in development of a few standalone films," he said, "that are not part of the Star Wars saga...there are now creative entities working on developing scripts for what would be those standalone films."


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Saturday January 26, 2013
J.J. Abrams Confirmed To Direct Episode VII

It is finally official! The Official Star Wars Site has finally announced that J.J. Abrams, the Director of the re-imagined and highly successful Star Trek series will in fact helm the new Star Wars: Episode VII.

"It's very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie," said Kennedy. "J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker, he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the Star Wars experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture."

George Lucas went on to say "I've consistently been impressed with J.J. as a filmmaker and storyteller." He's an ideal choice to direct the new Star Wars film and the legacy couldn't be in better hands."

"To be a part of the next chapter of the Star Wars saga, to collaborate with Kathy Kennedy and this remarkable group of people, is an absolute honor," J.J. Abrams said. "I may be even more grateful to George Lucas now than I was as a kid."

Be sure to read the entire article of this exciting news!


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Friday January 25, 2013
J. J. Abrams To Direct Episode VII?

News has hit just about every news source since yesterday afternoon about J. J. Abrams being courted to direct Star Wars: Episode VII. I say not so fast. He was on the list in the beginning to be a frontrunner for the job. Then he declined publicly about taking the job due to his efforts toward the Star Trek franchise. Now he is back in again?

Not that I don't think he would be great for the job, would do well, and he is a huge Star Wars fan, but will he remove himself from directing future Star Trek movies? My thinking is that there would be some overlap between schedules if he were to direct both Star Wars and Star Trek movies. If nothing else, I would be concerned about sheer burnout? Remember, this is all another big rumor until we hear from Lucasfilm and or Disney.


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Monday January 14, 2013
New Star Wars Film Separate From The Sequels

Vulture has a great article about Zack Snyder who is developing a new Star Wars film outside of the Sequel Trilogy. You may remember he was asked in November if he was interested in doing Episode VII in which he replied that he wasn't. It may now be coming to light that he is instead slated for a separate Star Wars film outside of Sequel Trilogy.

He is in fact developing a Star Wars project for Lucasfilm that is set within the series’ galaxy, though parallel to the next trilogy. It will be an as-yet-untitled Jedi epic loosely based on Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 classic Seven Samurai, with the ronin and katana being replaced by the Force-wielding knights and their iconic lightsabers. This stand-alone film is set sometime post–Episode VI events. Be sure to read the entire article!


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Monday December 31, 2012
Daily Video Clip

Today's new video clip is the fifth part of the interview with George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy. George and Kathleen discuss transitioning into the Future. Enjoy!


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Monday December 10, 2012
Daily Video Clip #2

Today's second new video clip is of Ewan McGregor talking about the possibility of reprising his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the upcoming Star Wars sequels. Enjoy!


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Tuesday December 04, 2012
Daily Video Clip #1

Today's first new video clip is the fourth part of the interview with George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy. George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy explore what makes the appeal of Star Wars universal. Enjoy!


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Monday December 03, 2012
George Lucas' Involvement In Episode VII

Access Hollywood has an article where they caught up with George Lucas and asked him some questions. When asked about Episode VII, George answered: “[If the filmmakers ask],‘Who’s this guy?’ I can tell them,” he told Access at the event in Los Angeles. “I mean, they have a hundred encyclopedias and things, but I actually know a lot. I can say, ‘This is this and this is that.’”

But answering questions about the more remote characters of his beloved galaxy may be where George’s involvement ends. “Basically I’m not — I don’t really have much to do,” he said. Be sure to read the entire article.


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Friday November 30, 2012
Disney Chief Alan Horn On Episode VII

Vulture has an article featuring Disney Chief Alan Horn. Rumors have been flying lately that X-Men: First Class director Matthew Vaughn will helm Episode VII, and Horn demurred from confirming the buzz, though he set the timetable for an announcement on that front: "I would say you'll know soon. And it's got to come from Kathy Kennedy — we don't have the company yet!" Still, Horn said that fans should rest assured that Disney has the franchise's best interests at heart. "We take very seriously the obligation to make a very good movie. Kathy is a very experienced producer; George Lucas is the godfather of that franchise and very, very involved on a consulting basis, so we feel very confident."

He also motioned that very few people were aware of the Episode VII announcement before it happened. Be sure to read the entire article.


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Thursday November 29, 2012
Mark Hamill Talks Future Of Star Wars

SFX has an article with Mark Hamill discussing Episode VII.

SFX: Have you seen the films that new Star Wars screenwriter Michael Arndt has written – Toy Story 3 and Little Miss Sunshine?

Mark Hamill: Yeah. He’s a very talented guy, very clever.

If you had your choice, where would you like to see Luke in the new films – married with kids, teaching young Jedi?

Well, it’s an interesting question. I remember when we were making the first trilogy I thought… When I realized they were gonna make the princess my sister, I said, “You know where this is headed? It’s headed for Obi-Wan territory, where I’m in a desolate hovel, as an elderly recluse.” But I’ve heard other ideas, like you say – somebody who’s training Jedi. I guess in the books he does have an offspring, but…

They’re supposedly diverging from the books.

They are? Okay… Because I had a beginning, a middle and an end. And when I finished, I never, ever dreamed that we would do any more movies. And so I really sort of let it go. You have to really physically let it go and accept that there are new prequels and novels and comic books and games. It got to the point where I could actually look at product and not even relate to the fact that I was once tangentially connected to all of that. It was that long ago. [Laughs.]


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Wednesday November 28, 2012
Lawrence Kasdan, Simon Kinberg And The Star Wars Saga

Last week, reports emerged that The Empire Strikes Back’s Lawrence Kasdan and Sherlock Holmes’ Simon Kinberg would be writing and producing Episode VIII and Episode IX. The Hollywood Reporter has an article stating that while Kasdan and Kinberg indeed have been hired to work on the Star Wars franchise, they will be writing separate projects (hence the reason why they also would receive producer credits), not necessarily Episode VIII and Episode IX.

Their scripts could turn into official “Episodes” in the main Skywalker storyline, or they could form the basis for spinoffs focusing on side characters. Disney CEO Robert Iger said the goal is to release a Star Wars movie “every two to three years,” and some could focus on other pieces of the expansive mythos (similar to Marvel’s Avengers universe).


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Tuesday November 20, 2012
Daily Video Clip #1

Today's first new video clip is the third part of the interview with George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy. George and Kathleen discuss how they met, passing the Lucasfilm baton, and more. Enjoy!


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Monday November 19, 2012
Daily Video Clip

Today's new video clip is Star Wars Episode VII as explained by TIME Magazine. George Lucas recently announced further Star Wars installments. Who will make them and what will they be about? TIME explains. Enjoy!


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Friday November 16, 2012
Carrie Fisher Confirmed For Episode VII

According to a report from TheForce.net, fellow Star Wars fan Curt writes:

"I was at Carrie Fishers book signing in Cherry Hill, NJ on November 15, and the interview she did started with the question 'Are you really going to be in a new star wars movie?' and Carrie answered quietly 'Yes....I thought it was already common knowledge.' She did not elaborate, as she probably doesn't want to crow too loudly at this point in the project development. But this is the first confirmation from one of the main OT Cast. LFL has not said the cast would return yet."

This report goes along with what has been stated previously about Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford all being wiling to return to a galaxy far, far away and having discussions with George Lucas about the films. Now all we need is the true official confirmation from Lucasfilm.


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Thursday November 15, 2012
Entertainment Weekly Reports On The Future Of Star Wars

EW.com has provided us with highlights from Entertainment Weekly's November 23rd, 2012 issue (on newsstands nationwide Friday, November 16th) as they report on The Future Of Star Wars.

Lucasfilm’s co-chairman and soon-to-be president, Kathleen Kennedy, has told employees she wants the company to produce two or three films a year (it’s averaged fewer than four per decade), and first up is Star Wars: Episode VII for 2015, which will pick up sometime after Darth Vader gave his life to overthrow (figuratively and literally) the Emperor and save Luke in 1983’s Episode VI— Return of the Jedi. Yes, the plan is to return to the characters in the first trilogy (1977–83). Whether the original actors will have significant roles or merely be on hand to pass the baton to a new generation of actors—something Lucasfilm tried with mixed success with Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and Disney with TRON: Legacy—is unclear. But the reintroduction of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo is a jolting concept that will inspire a lot of goose bumps and at least a few groans. George Nolfi, a Star Wars buff as well as the writer-director of The Adjustment Bureau, says the horizon will need to be bigger to handle the colossal project taking shape. “I can’t imagine,” Nolfi says, “a larger event film for our generation than a sequel to Return of the Jedi.”

Be sure read more and pick up your copy that has a beautifully done Star Wars cover to read the entire article on Friday!


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Friday November 09, 2012
Daily Video Clip #2

Today's second new video clip is the second part of the interview with George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy: Getting Started on the New Star Wars Films. Kathleen Kennedy and George Lucas discuss the next steps in making new Star Wars movies, including selecting a director and what Lucas' role will be. Enjoy!


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Friday November 09, 2012
Episode VII Screenwriter Announced

The Hollywood Reporter, Vulture, and  Deadline, have reported that Academy Award-winning screenwriter Michael Arndt will be an Episode VII screenwriter. Michael Arndt, the Pixar favorite who was nominated for an Oscar for Toy Story 3, won an Oscar for Little Miss Sunshine, and wrote The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, which is currently shooting. Insiders confirm that Arndt has written a 40- to 50-page treatment for the film and is likely to be at least one of the writers when the Disney/Lucasfilm project begins shooting in 2014.

Sources also say that the studio’s brass want to bring back the three central characters of the original Star Wars: a much older Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo. No deals are in place with any of the original actors, though our source did say it had high ambitions to sign up Mark Hamill, and EW recently reported that Harrison Ford was open to the idea of returning.




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Tuesday November 06, 2012
Harrison Ford Up For Retuning As Han Solo?

EW.com has an article about Harrison Ford and his interest in Sequel Trilogy. It has been no secret through the years that Harrison Ford did not like the role of Han Solo much as his career progressed after his run in the Original Star Wars Trilogy. “As a character he was not so interesting to me,” the frosty Ford explained in an ABC interview in 2010. “I thought he should have died in the last one to give it some bottom…George didn’t think there was any future in dead Han toys.” He also has expressed a dislike for the way George Lucas directed the films. So why would his name be mentioned at all in an upcoming Star Wars series?

According to sources close to the recently announced Star Wars sequel, “Harrison is open to the idea of doing the movie and he’s upbeat about it, all three of them are,” said one highly placed source, referring to Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher. More than money, Ford might be drawn back by the upside of changes at Lucasfilm where the respected Kathleen Kennedy is taking over as company president, and with the Jedi franchise as a whole now that Kennedy is in as executive producer and Lucas will take on a consultant role, leaving the director’s chair for someone else.

Harrison Ford won’t go to the next level of contract talks until there’s a script and director in place, but don’t be surprised if his contract includes a mandatory death scene for the sly old space smuggler. Be sure to read the entire article.


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Thursday November 01, 2012
Mark Hamill And Carrie Fisher Knew About Episode VII

EW.com interviewed Mark Hamill about the recent sale of Lucasfilm to Disney and the announcement of Episodes VII-IX. When asked about the big new Mark stated: "Oh my gosh, what a shock that was! I had no idea that George was going to sell to Disney until I read it online like everybody else. He did tell us last summer about wanting to go on and do [Episodes] VII, VIII, and IX, and that [newly appointed Lucasfilm president] Kathleen Kennedy would be doing them." So when he said, “We decided we’re going to do Episodes VII, VIII, and IX,” I was just gobsmacked. “What? Are you nuts?!” [Laughs]

When asked if he received any details about the story or if he would have a part in it Mark replied: "Well, no, he was just talking about writers and the fact that he wouldn’t be directing. I guess he wanted us to know before everybody else knew." Be sure to read the entire article!


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Tuesday October 30, 2012
The Biggest Day In Star Wars History Since 1977

Today George Lucas signed a deal with Disney that transfers all of Lucasfilm, LucasArts, Skywalker Sound, and more to the Disney Corporation. It was a logical choice for the retiring Lucas, but not a sad day for Star Wars fans. In fact, it is the catalyst that will bring us a plethora of new Star Wars material to include new Star Wars movies, TV shows, games and more. Look for the long awaited Star Wars Sequel Trilogy movies with Episodes VII, VIII, & IX finally being made and released! Look for Episode VII to be released in 2015! Here is George Lucas with the historic announcement in the video below:

 


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