Jake Coyle, Ap Film Writer Updated 2:15 pm, Thursday, May 17, 2018 Now Playing: Alden Ehrenreich says "it was sad" that the original version of "Solo: A Star Wars Story" didn't end up making it to theatres -- but he's proud of the final product and calls re-shoots with new director Ron Howard "a wonderful experience." (May 16) Media: Associated Press CANNES, France (AP) — When J.J. Abrams was a "Star Wars" novice, Lawrence Kasdan, the writer of "The Empire Strikes Back" and "The Return of the Jedi," had some advice for him: "Star Wars" is not important. "But what is important is the way people feel about it," said Kasdan. "And they are very committed to it. What they're committed to is a certain kind of film." The question of what constitutes a "Star Wars" film — how it should feel and what it should sound like — was at the center of the battle over the Han Solo spinoff "Solo: A Star Wars Story" and the dispute that resulted in directors Chris … [Read more...] about In ‘Solo,’ a battle for the soul, and tone, of ‘Star Wars’
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Marvel’s Poe Dameron Comic Alludes To Leia’s Fate Ahead Of Star Wars: Episode IX
x Ever since the release and subsequent success of The Last Jedi, the fate of Lucasfilm’s Skywalker twins has sparked heated debate across all four corners of the galaxy. On the one hand, many felt that Rian Johnson botched Luke’s arc, resulting in a premature death and Colin Trevorrow walking out on Star Wars: Episode IX – providing those online whispers are true, of course, as subsequent reports claim a substandard script was the true reason behind Trevorrow’s departure. Nevertheless, Rian Johnson’s somewhat contentious Star Wars sequel left the fate of General Leia Organa up in the air. Be that as it may, the folks over at Screen Rant appear to have uncovered some clues from the pages of Marvel’s ongoing Poe Dameron comic series. As part of issue #27, for instance, writer Charles Soule and his team fill in some of the blanks after The Last Jedi, as Poe, Rey and Finn huddle together in the Millennium Falcon. Meanwhile, Leia and … [Read more...] about Marvel’s Poe Dameron Comic Alludes To Leia’s Fate Ahead Of Star Wars: Episode IX
Jon Favreau Confirms Setting, Script Status of Star Wars Series
Jon Favreau confirms setting, script status of Star Wars series Lucasfilm announced in March that producer, actor and director Jon Favreau (Iron Man, The Jungle Book) has signed on to executive produce and write a live-action Star Wars TV series for Disney’s new direct-to-consumer platform. Now he has confirmed that development is pretty far along with half the Season 1 scripts already written, and told Nerdist that the series will take place seven years after Battle of Endor in Return of the Jedi. Favreau also stated that the show will feature all new characters, and use cutting edge CGI and motion capture technology similar to his The Jungle Book and The Lion King movies. “I’ve written half of the season already for the new Star Wars show that I’m working on,” Favreau confirmed on the red carpet last night. This news is sure to excite fans, as the period between Episode VI and Episode VII is fertile ground, with only a few brief flashbacks … [Read more...] about Jon Favreau Confirms Setting, Script Status of Star Wars Series
The Last Jedi’s Rian Johnson Vows To Capture The Spirit Of Star Wars With New Trilogy
x Rian Johnson is not one to rest on his laurels. Coming out of The Last Jedi and its billion-dollar success story, the director would be forgiven for wanting to take a breather from blockbuster filmmaking and all of its many demands. But Johnson had other plans, and so too did Lucasfilm. The result? A totally new Star Wars trilogy replete with original characters that will presumably exist in its own little corner of a galaxy far, far away – and therefore remain independent from the other trilogy in the works from David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the current showrunners behind HBO’s Game of Thrones. Whatever the case, Digital Spy caught up with Rian Johnson to discuss his future plans for Star Wars, and why his trilogy will capture the spirit of Lucasfilm’s crown jewel. I’m looking at everything right now. I’m honestly just in this very nice ‘OK, what is this thing going to be?’ phase. Really, the only goal I have is to think about how Star Wars … [Read more...] about The Last Jedi’s Rian Johnson Vows To Capture The Spirit Of Star Wars With New Trilogy
16 Photos Of Star Wars Actors That Would Get Them Kicked Off The Dark Side
Comparing The First Order with millennial-friendly companies like Google or Pixar is no different than comparing apples with oranges. They’re not interested in nap pods or silent retreat getaways to reinforce emotional stability; they want to rule the galaxy. That’s essentially their entire M.O., and they’ve shown no sign of wiggle room. Will that land them on Forbes’ ‘Top 10 Most Exciting Companies to Work For’ list?The odds aren’t good. Not unlike the Galactic Empire from which they’ve taken most of their inspiration, the First Order is a tough-as-nails industry that cares as much for its employees as a young Luke Skywalker cared for Moisture Evaporators. Seeing as their HR department is completely nonexistent, the First Order has the luxury of getting away with whatever it’d like—which sometimes results in slave labor-like employment and occasional genocide. So, with that … [Read more...] about 16 Photos Of Star Wars Actors That Would Get Them Kicked Off The Dark Side