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Harrison Ford Open To Star Wars Episode 7, (But Only If Han Solo Dies)
After Harrison Ford's fairly unsteady turn in Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, would sci-fi fans really want him back as Han Solo in Star Wars Episode 7? We only ask because...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 November 2012
'Get Rid Of The Original Characters' Appeals Star Wars Author Ahead Of New Films
Remember when someone wrote a load more Star Wars books in 1991 set five years after the events of the original film trilogy? We don’t, but that’s probably because we’re Trekkers hypnotised by the wordsmithery...
By Contributor in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 November 2012
Matthew Vaughn In Talks To Direct Star Wars Vii?
Matthew Vaughn is reportedly in talks to direct 'Star Wars VII'. Sources told Collider.com the main reason the 41-year-old filmmaker has dropped out of directing the 'X-Men: First Class' sequel, 'X-Men: Days Of Future Past'...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 November 2012
Harrison Ford 'Open' To Star Wars Return
Harrison Ford is ''open'' to the idea of returning to the 'Star Wars' franchise.The 70-year-old actor - who played the character in the first three movies of the sci-fi franchise from 1977 to 1983 -...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 November 2012
And So The Star Wars Episode 7 Rumours Begin: Matthew Vaughn To Direct?
If you haven't heard about Disney buying Lucasfilm for $4.05b, announcing Episode 7 and confirming plans to make another three Star Wars Films, go away; you have a lot of reading to do. Done? Well...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 November 2012
George Lucas Donation To Put Him Amongst History's Greatest Philanthropists
George Lucas' donation of over half the $4 billion from the Disney deal will see him considered amongst the most generous philanthropists of all time. After announcing that he had sold LucasFilm to Disney, a...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 November 2012
Disney Theme Parks To Feature Star Wars Heavily
Disney's latest investment, a $4.05 billion deal for Lucasarts, brings with it a wealth of opportunity; the continuation of the Star Wars film saga, for one, has been confirmed. But there's so much more to...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 November 2012
Mark Hamill Knew About Episode 7 But Was Surprised With Disney's Buy Out
Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, was well aware of the intention to extend the Star Wars film franchise to Episode 7 and beyond, but was surprised at the acquisition of Lucasfilms by Disney for...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 November 2012
George Lucas Using Disney Deal To Benefit Education Programs
Filmmaker George Lucas is planning to help out educational programs by handing over a portion of the $4.05 billion he gained by selling his production company to Disney.The movie mogul sold his firm to the...
By WENN on 01 November 2012
'I Thought He Was Nuts': Mark Hamill On George Lucas Decision To Make More Star Wars Films
Mark Hamill has weighed in on the future of Star Wars, in wake of the news that the sci-fi franchise creator, George Lucas, has sold the rights to his cash monster to Disney. Admitting that...
By Contributor in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 November 2012
How Will Disney Capitalize On The Star Wars Brand?
Disney buying Lucasfilms for #4.05b, and manifestly the Star Wars franchise, is probably the biggest deal, not only in cinematic history, but in terms of global branding, ever.With this, Disney continues their tradition of buying...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 November 2012
Star Wars Episode 7: Hollywood's Stars Have Their Say
The news of Disney's acquisition - the $4.05b purchase of Lucasfilms, and with it the rights to reignite the Star Wars movies, has had a multitude of reactions: terror, gloom and dread from sci-fi aficionados...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2012
Star Wars Episode 7: Where Will The Saga Take Us Next?
Director, George Lucas, at the New York premiere of 'The Adventures of Tintin'With Disney’s acquisition of LucasFilms this week, first on the agenda is a seventh Star Wars film – something that has split opinion...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2012
Star Wars Episode 7 To Be Based On Heir To The Empire?
With news that Disney has acquired LucasFilms, speculation is growing as to the nature of the studio's planned Star Wars Episode 7. Though he'll work as an advisor, George Lucas will not produce or direct...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2012
Bambi In Space? Disney Buys Lucasfilm To Reignite Star Wars Franchise
Disney is to purchase Lucasfilm, founded by George Lucas, for a whopping $4.05 billion in a deal that will pave the way for several new Star Wars films. In a move that has left sci-fi...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2012
Star Wars 7... 8 And 9? Disney - What Have You Done!?
The news that Disney had bought Lucasfilms, and with it, the right to make as many Star Wars films as they want, will have undoubtedly been met with sighs and looks of haughty derision from...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2012
Disney Purchases Lucasfilm And Plans To Prolong Star Wars Franchise With New Film
Disney have purchased Lucasfilm for $4.05b and have confirmed a new Star Wars film, which, if all goes to plan, will be hitting cinemas in 2015, Sky News reports.It's possibly the day every sci-fi fan...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 October 2012
George Lucas Sells Star Wars Production Company To Disney For $4 Billion
Filmmaker George Lucas has passed on the Star Wars torch to bosses at Disney after selling his production company for a whopping $4.05 billion.The movie mogul founded Lucasfilm in 1971 and since then he has...
By WENN on 30 October 2012
Steven Spielberg Wants Lucas To Sort Out Indiana Jones 5 Script
Steven Spielberg has urged George Lucas to get the 'Indiana Jones 5' script ''organised''. The Hollywood director - who helmed the first four movies in the franchise - is desperate to make a fifth film...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 September 2012
Remaining Star Wars Prequels Will Get 2012 3d Release In 2013
The might of the Star Wars franchise appears to know no bounds. According to the Cinema Blend blog, Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace is currently ranked as 2012's 50th highest grossing movie....
By WENN on 28 August 2012
Oprah Winfrey Tops Highest Paid Celebrity List
Oprah Winfrey has topped the Forbes List for celebrity wages, reports Reuters. She secures the top spot despite recent failings. In spite of wrapping up her world-famous talk show last year, and the muted success...
By WENN on 28 August 2012
Oprah Winfrey Tops Forbes Highest Paid Celebrities List
Oprah Winfrey has been named the highest paid celebrity for the fourth year in a row.The media mogul - who quit her successful chat show last year after 25 years to focus on running her...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 August 2012
Keanu Reeves: Side By Side Is Personal
Keanu Reeves thinks making 'Side By Side' was a deeply personal experience.The 'Matrix' actor - who made his producing debut alongside Chris Kenneally - says his new documentary, which tackles the debate between traditional and...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 August 2012
George Lucas Warns Of Indiana Jones Delay
George Lucas fears his retirement plans may be on hold for the foreseeable future, because his final Indiana Jones plot needs approval from both Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford.The director, who created the archaeologist adventurer...
By WENN on 11 June 2012
George Lucas Retiring
George Lucas is still planning to retire. The 'Star Wars' director is hoping to give up on Hollywood and make small scale movies at home for his own enjoyment. He told Empire magazine: ''I'm moving...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 June 2012
Red Tails Takes Off On Dvd
Red Tails , which producer George Lucas financed out of his own pocket after the major studios spurned it, flew to first place on the Nielsen Video Scan First-Alert chart in its first week on...
By Lew Irwin on 31 May 2012
Carrie Underwood And Mike Fisher To Open Up About Marriage
Country singer Carrie Underwood and her hockey-playing husband Mike Fisher are the latest invitees to be on the latest hit-venture from Oprah Winfrey, when the two feature on the next episode of Oprah's Next Chapter....
By WENN on 16 May 2012
Lady Gaga Cast As Alien In 'Men In Black 3'
You kind of suspected it of both of them, Lady Gaga is possibly too eccentric for anyone on earth to comprehend, whilst there's something almost unnatural about the squeaky clean appearance of 18 year-old pop...
By WENN on 26 April 2012
Darth Vader Character Designer Ralph Mcquarrie Dies, Aged 82
The Star Wars character designer Ralph MCQuarrie has died, aged 82. Washington Post reports that MCQuarrie passed away on March 3, 2012 at his Berkeley, California home, having suffered complications from Parkinson's disease. MCQuarrie also...
By Lew Irwin on 05 March 2012
George Lucas Pays Tribute To Star Wars Artist Mcquarrie
George Lucas has paid tribute to Ralph MCQuarrie, the artist who helped him bring his Star Wars vision to the big screen, after his death on Saturday (03Mar12).MCQuarrie was 82 years old when he passed...
By WENN on 04 March 2012
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