x Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a movie that really deserves to be seen twice – if just to see the Holdo Maneuver in all its spell-binding glory. Rian Johnson’s somewhat divisive sequel also boasts a smattering of callbacks to the Star Wars films of old, all the while containing Carrie Fisher’s final performance as General Leia Organa. She’s expected to feature at some point in Episode IX, though it’s unclear as yet what J.J. Abrams and screenwriter Chris Terrio have planned for Leia’s swan song. Circling back to The Last Jedi, though, and one Reddit user has discovered what appears to be a neat parallel between Rey’s Jedi training and the final duel between Kylo Ren and Luke Skywalker. Pay close attention to Daisy Ridley’s choreography and you’ll notice that it closely mirrors that of Kylo’s, as he lashes out at the ghostly Skywalker. Is it merely a coincidence? Or does this imply that Adam Driver’s … [Read more...] about Rey’s Jedi Training May Have Foreshadowed The Finale Of Star Wars: The Last Jedi
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Abusive messages show dark side of ‘Star Wars’ fandom
Jake Coyle, Ap Film Writer Updated 2:13 pm, Saturday, June 9, 2018 Photo: Jordan Strauss, Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Sunday, March 4, 2018 file photo,Kelly Marie Tran arrives at the Oscars, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The dark side of “Star Wars” fandom recently reared its head when Kelly Marie Tran, the actress who plays Rose in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” was run off Instagram by misogynistic and racist messages from fans who didn’t like her character in the movie. Such toxic exchanges have long been a staple of darker social-media realms, fan-group message boards and comments pages. But the abuse heaped on Tran sparked a backlash of its own. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) less FILE - In this Sunday, March 4, 2018 file photo,Kelly Marie Tran arrives at the Oscars, at the Dolby Theatre in Los … [Read more...] about Abusive messages show dark side of ‘Star Wars’ fandom
In ‘Solo,’ a battle for the soul, and tone, of ‘Star Wars’
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’
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