Star Wars: Episode VII is currently shooting over at Pinewood Studios, and star Oscar Isaac has revealed a few juicy tidbits about what he’s been up to. Be warned, though, there are a few spoilers ahead, so if you want to remain in the dark, stop reading now. First up, …
Read More »Producer Bryan Burk says Star Wars: Episode VII will begin filming in 2014
Disney has long had a 2015 release date in mind for Star Wars: Episode VII , and judging by producer Bryan Burk’s latest comments, it seems as though the studio is on track to meet that target. We’ve heard little from inside the Star Wars camp so far, but Burk …
Read More »Carrie Fisher confirms she will appear in Star Wars: Episode VII
J.J. Abrams has long been thought to be reassembling the old guard for Star Wars: Episode VII , with Carrie Fisher the latest to publicly confirm her involvement. The star was asked point blank during an interview with Palm Beach Illustrated (opens in new tab) (yes it’s a thing) whether …
Read More »Mark Hamill gives an update on Star Wars: Episode VII
Mark Hamill, Luke Skywalker himself, has given Entertainment Tonight (opens in new tab) an update on the status of Star Wars: Episode VII . The latest high-profile Star Wars rumour suggests Harrison Ford will reprise his role as Han Solo in the next adventure . In a recent interview, Hamill …
Read More »Kathleen Kennedy talks J.J. Abrams Star Wars appointment
J.J. Abrams’ unveiling as the new Star Wars director came as something of a surprise given the filmmaker’s furious denials that any such deal could come about, but Kathleen Kennedy has spilled the beans on just how she managed to persuade him to take the gig. Abrams had publicly stated …
Read More »Could next Star Wars feature a female protagonist?
As the dust continues to settle upon the sudden announcement that J.J. Abrams will be taking the helm for the new Star Wars film, an intriguing story has come out suggesting that the main character in the new film might be female. /Film (opens in new tab) have reported that …
Read More »Guillermo del Toro admits he was approached for Star Wars: Episode VII
Guillermo del Toro’s name would have been at the very top of many fans’ wishlists of potential directors for Star Wars: Episode VII . And in a recent interview with The Playlist (opens in new tab) , the Pan’s Labyrinth director confirms that he was approached to direct Episode VII …
Read More »Disney buys Lucasfilm for $4 billion, and plans Star Wars: Episode VII
In one of the most momentous pieces of movie news in recent years, Disney have stumped up $4bn to purchase Lucasfilm and the rights to the Star Wars franchise, with Star Wars: Episode VII set to land in 2015. The movie will be part of an all-new trilogy, with Episode …
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