6 minutes ago J.J. Abrams took on a herculean task when he agreed to write and direct the first new Star Wars movies in years with The Force Awakens. While the movie certainly has its detractors, it was largely viewed as a success, and it certainly was at the box office, where it became one of the highest grossing films of all time. In addition to being the creative force behind the first film, Abrams has remained part of the new Star Wars universe as a producer, but that doesn't mean he was ready to just jump in to direct Star Wars Episode IX. Abrams admits that when Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy asked him to take on writing and directing duties, he very nearly turned the job down... I wasn’t supposed to be there. I wasn’t the guy, ya’ know? I was working on some other things, and I had something else that I was assuming would be the next project, if we’d be so lucky. And then Kathy Kennedy called and said, “Would you really, seriously, consider … [Read more...] about J.J. Abrams Nearly Said ‘No’ To Working On Star Wars Episode IX
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C-3PO Actor Anthony Daniels Has Wrapped on Star Wars 9
It's a wrap for Anthony Daniels on Star Wars 9. The iconic C-3PO actor has the rare distinction of being in every single installment in the Star Wars franchise since the beginning. The gold droid has been treated like garbage and torn apart, treated like a god, and taken the backseat in more recent times. While we don't know a whole lot about what is going to happen in Star Wars 9, Daniels promises that it will be more than worth the wait. It looks as if J.J. Abrams is starting to finish up filming on Star Wars 9. The highly anticipated final chapter in the Skywalker saga has been in production since August, taking only brief breaks for the holidays. Now that C-3PO has gone home, one can imagine that plenty of the other actors are done with their work too. Anthony Daniels announced that he finished with a touching goodbye message. He had this to say. It has not been confirmed, nor really talked about, but Star Wars 9 could mark the last time that we see C-3PO on the big screen. J.J. … [Read more...] about C-3PO Actor Anthony Daniels Has Wrapped on Star Wars 9
Ahsoka Tano Voice Actress Offers Update On Star Wars: The Clone Wars Comeback
x When Disney cancelled Star Wars: The Clone Wars, with the explanation that they wanted to “pursue a new direction in animated programming,” fans were dismayed. After a couple of ups and downs in early seasons, the show found its feet when introducing and developing one of the all-time Star Wars fan favorite characters: Anakin Skywalker’s Padawan, Ahsoka Tano. Now, with the show unexpectedly brought back from the dead for a final 12 episode run, Ahsoka’s voice actor Ashley Eckstein wants to update us on the current status of the show. Her comments come via an interview with CBR during the New York Comic Con and understandably she seems pretty psyched to play Ahsoka again: “Oh my gosh, it’s surreal to be back! You know, [it’s] the 10th anniversary and I have to say it’s something that I didn’t think was possible. So the fact that I can say, “Clone Wars saved” on the 10th anniversary of the show is pretty … [Read more...] about Ahsoka Tano Voice Actress Offers Update On Star Wars: The Clone Wars Comeback
How ‘Women of the Galaxy’ Puts Spotlight on ‘Star Wars’ Favorites
This week saw the release of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy, a hardcover celebration of the female characters of the massively successful space opera franchise. Written by Amy Radcliffe, the book offers profiles of 75 characters from all corners of the galaxy — movies, books, comics and television shows — with each entry accompanied by artwork from 18 female and non-binary artists, including Elsa Charretier, Little Corvus, Annie Wu and Jen Bartel. The result is something that is at once informative about characters both iconic — Leia and Rey get multiple pages of attention — and obscure (Prepare to meet R2-KT and learn all about the singer of Jabba’s house band from Return of the Jedi), and a reminder of the depth of the cast list of the Star Wars franchise. The Hollywood Reporter talked to Radcliffe about the project. How did Women of the Galaxy get started? I know that Lucasfilm has been increasing its promotion of woman-centric Star Wars projects, most … [Read more...] about How ‘Women of the Galaxy’ Puts Spotlight on ‘Star Wars’ Favorites
Here’s Your First Peek At Elijah Wood’s Character From Star Wars Resistance
x Star Wars Resistance has added another big name to its ever-growing ensemble, and this one ought to be pretty familiar to Lord of the Rings fans. That’s right, Frodo Baggins himself, Elijah Wood, will be playing the part of Jace Rucklin, a character who emerges as something of a frenemy for our ace Resistance pilot, Kazuda Xiono. Chances are Jace will only grow in prominence with each passing episode, as an actor of Wood’s caliber is worthy of a recurring role on what is fast becoming the most exciting project in the entire galaxy – not least because Lucasfilm has pumped the brakes on those standalone projects for Obi-Wan and Boba Fett. Circling back to Resistance, though, and this week’s “Fuel for the Fire” will bring about the introduction of Rucklin, and let’s just say Wood’s newcomer knows how to make an entrance. Per Lucasfilm: In “Fuel for the Fire” – Kaz befriends a sky racer named … [Read more...] about Here’s Your First Peek At Elijah Wood’s Character From Star Wars Resistance