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Mark Hamill Unsure About Star Wars 7
Mark Hamill is unsure if he'd take a part in the new 'Star Wars' film.The actor - who played hero Luke Skywalker in the original trilogy, released between 1977 and 1983 - is wary of...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 November 2012
Iconic Star Wars Writer To Return For New Films
As the maniacal excitement dies down after the initial news that the Star Wars franchise had been bought by Disney for an enormous sum of over four billion dollars, and the revelation that there would...
By Lorna Greville on 23 November 2012
Colin Trevorrow To Direct Star Wars: Episode Vii?
Colin Trevorrow is reportedly in talks to direct 'Star Wars: Episode VII'.The 'Safety Not Guaranteed' director has sparked rumours he might be directing Disney's new trilogy after admitting he is set to tackle a popular...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 November 2012
Did Steven Spielberg Turn Down Offer To Direct Star Wars Episode 7?
Steven Spielberg has publicly ruled himself out of directing the new Star Wars movie following Disney's $4.05 billion acquisition of LucasFilm. His close working relationship with George Lucas had left many fans hoping Spielberg would...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 November 2012
Disney Confirms Michael Arndt To Write Star Wars Vii
The next stage in the rolling saga of the new Star Wars movies reveals that Michael Arndt will write the script for Star Wars VII. Deadline.com broke the news last week (November 8, 2012) and...
By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 November 2012
Star Wars: Michael Arndt To Write Episode Vii
Michael Arndt has started writing 'Star Wars: Episode VII'.The Oscar-winning screenwriter - best known for his work on 'Little Miss Sunshine' - has been confirmed as the person behind the script in the rebooted franchise...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 November 2012
Oscar Winning Screewriter Michael Arndt Set To Pen Next Star Wars Movie
It appears that the force is strong between Star Wars' new owners Disney and Michael Arndt, the Oscar-winning screenwriter behind the films Little Miss Sunshine and Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 3 after it has emerged that...
By Joe Wilde on 10 November 2012
Toy Story 3 Writer To Pen Star Wars Movie?
Michael Arndt has reportedly already penned the new 'Star Wars' trilogy.The 'Toy Story 3' writer was hired by LucasFilm to ''put together ideas to take the franchise forward'' before Disney bought the company in October...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 November 2012
Before Star Wars Episode 7, There Was... Star Wars Angry Birds? Let's Review
You'd be forgiven for forgetting that a Star Wars Angry bird amalgamation had been announced months ago, with all the news surrounding Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, and the decision to make Star Wars Episode 7.But...
By Jack de Aguilar on 08 November 2012
Carrie Fisher To Return For Star Wars Episode 7?
Carrie Fisher wants to return for 'Star Wars: Episode VII'.The actress - who played Princess Leia in the original three series from 1977 to 1983 - says she would reprise her role if asked to...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 November 2012
Russell Brand Desperate For Star Wars Role
Russell Brand is desperate to appear in the new 'Star Wars' films.The British comedian-and-actor - who has starred in 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall', 'Get Him to the Greek' and 'Rock of Ages' - would love to...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 November 2012
Disney And Star Wars Episode 7: Some Choice Hollywood Tweets
We've been covering Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, and their decision to put Episode 7 and two subsequent films into production, even though George Lucas had them in mind. Now it's time to see what the...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 November 2012
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
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