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I Like Big Hutts And I Cannot Lie: Jabba The Hutt Will Play A Major Part In 'Han Solo' Anthology Film
With a week that has been rockier than Luke Skywalker's home on Ach-To, could Disney's troubled Han Solo anthology film finally be set for some good news Hoping to chart the younger days of the galaxy's notorious nerf herder/smuggler, production found itself in a Force choke of fired directors and rumors of the leading star needing some acting lessons.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Not Feeling 'So Low' Anymore: Disney CEO Assures Us 'Han Solo' Isn't Doomed
While Darth Vader himself may find "your lack of faith disturbing," directly quoting the Sith Lord certainly seems apt if you have been reading anything about the troubled Han Solo spin-off of late. With a mad scramble to save whatever dignity the film has left, Kathleen Kennedy and co. are trying to rouse a rogue squadron of talent to rescue the production. It's been a rough week for Lucasfilm: After flying solo without directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Disney also isn't happy with Alden Ehrenreich's performance as the titular lead.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Every Rey of the Week: Colin Trevorrow Reveals Rey as the New Leia in 'Star Wars Episode IX'
Talk about jumping the gun, guys. We may still be six months away from the next installment of the #StarWars franchise and #TheLastJedi, but it hasn't stopped fans leaping into hyperspace and looking ahead to #StarWars9. There is certainly some mega talent behind the scenes of the "new" trilogy, and #ColinTrevorrow will be taking the reins after #JJAbrams and #RianJohnson.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
The Han Solo Film Won't Be An Origin Story!
Well it's official: Star Wars: The Force Awakens successfully continued the franchise. The minds over at Disney have created a box office sensation that, in 20 days, grossed over $758 million dollars, earning the title of highest-grossing film of all time in North America.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Futurism
Descended From Greatness - A Theory About Star Wars 7: The Force Awakens
Hopefully you've all seen Star Wars 7: The Force Awakens by now, and if you haven't, please stop reading this article now. Seriously, stop. Unless you don't care about reading through spoilers because there's bound to be a few spoilers laced throughout this theory. So with that being said, lets begin.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Futurism
The Lando Before Time: Donald Glover Speaks About the Legacy of Playing Lando in Star Wars
Although the #StarWars anthology films are flying the Falcon at 12 parsecs into a Kessel Run of high expectations, we STILL don't have a name for the upcoming #HanSolo solo film. Luckily, sneaky set pictures and an all-star cast are giving us "new hope" for another blockbuster installment in the George Lucasverse.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Not So Far, Far Away: 'The Last Jedi' Moves Forward to Air in the UK Before America
With just six months until the hotly anticipated release of the eighth #StarWars film, Lucasfilm has an exclusive treat for fans of Rey and Ren on the British Isles. Forget men-only screenings before anyone else, it sounds like if you want an exclusive viewing of #RianJohnson's #TheLastJedi before its release Stateside, you'll have to head on over the UK.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Landos Who Lunch: Does A Billy Dee Williams And Donald Glover Lunch Mean A Han Solo Cameo For Original Actor?
As we fire up the Falcon to do the Kessel Run, and shooting begins on the hotly anticipated Han Solo anthology film, Alden Ehrenreich prepares to slip on his waistcoat as Han and Donald Glover is pencilling on a moustache to play Lando Calrissian. It will be a case of bros before hos as we follow the tale of a young Solo and Calrissian in their formative years, but where in the galaxy we will be heading remains a mystery.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
R2 Wants The D Too: Forget Tom Hardy, Which Hollywood Hunks Would We Love To See Join Star Wars?
It won't be long before we saddle up to do the Kessel Run again for Rian Johnson's hotly anticipated Star Wars: Episode VIII. Newcomers to the team include Laura Dern, Benicio del Toro, and Kelly Marie Tran. However, according to the internet, could Bronson be joining Johnson? If the Twitterverse is anything to go by, #TomHardy is set to suit up as one of those shiny, white, #Stormtroopers.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
3 Reasons Why 'Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith' is Amazingly Important to the Franchise and My Favorite
In 1988 I was first introduced to Star Wars thanks to my parents. It's a series that they had shared with me out of reluctance, but not because of the fighting, the magnificent battles, or even the ideology of the monk-like Jedi. It was rather a reluctance due to my obscene love for everything Dune and Top Gun.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Futurism
Har Har Binks: 'Scary Movie' Writers Developing Star Wars Parody Film
In a galaxy that is unfortunately not so far away, the team behind Scary Movie is developing yet another parody film, and this time it is the world of George Lucas coming under fire — get ready for helmet jokes galore. Director/writer duo Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer will direct a #StarWars parody under the title Star Worlds Episode XXXIVE=MC2: The Force Awakens The Last Jedi Who Went Rogue. Is nothing sacred anymore? Unsurprisingly the film will riff off the more recent adventures of the Skywalker clan and undoubtedly be littered with Jar Jar Binks cameos.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
All Fetts Are Off: This Is How Close We Were To Josh Trank's Boba Fett Star Wars Story!
Crawling out of the Great Pit of Carkoon, and rising from the stomach of the Sarlaac, it's more of those #StarWars Boba Fett solo film rumors. Another shot to the heart comes with confirmation that Josh Trank's (now departed) Star Wars Story would have centered around the galaxy's most infamous bounty hunter. With the announcement of three Star Wars anthology films in 2015, rumors were rife that the upcoming #RogueOne would be joined by a #HanSolo coming of age adventure (tick) and a Boba Fett caper (cross).
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
