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Kathleen Kennedy: George Lucas Became Antsy Without Star Wars
George Lucas directed the 'Star Wars' prequels because he became ''antsy'', according to Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy.The 75-year-old director returned to the franchise after almost 20 years to helm the prequel trilogy, which began with...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 May 2020
Josh Trank Quit Boba Fett Film Before He Was Fired
Josh Trank admits that he quit his planned 'Star Wars' film before he was fired.In 2014, the 36-year-old filmmaker had been lined up to helm a standalone movie based on the character of Boba Fett...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 May 2020
Ron Howard To Direct Thirteen Lives
Ron Howard is to direct 'Thirteen Lives', a drama based on Tham Luang cave rescue in 2018.According to Deadline, the 66-year-old filmmaker will helm the movie, which tells the story of the boys football team...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 May 2020
May The Fourth Be With You: 10 Things You Never Knew About 'Star Wars'
It's still going strong 40 years after the first movie of the series was released, which means there is plenty of incredible trivia floating around the internet in regards to George Lucas' 'Star Wars' franchise....
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 May 2018
George Lucas Says 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Is "Beautifully Made"
This week, the eighth episodic adventure in the 'Star Wars' universe will come to fans in the form of 'The Last Jedi', with Rian Johnson serving as director and returning stars including Mark Hamill, Daisy...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 December 2017
Star Wars Get Togethers Are Like High School Reunions For George Lucas
This month's 'Star Wars' 40th anniversary was a real hit with everybody, and in the wake of that comes the official release date for 'Star Wars: Episode IX'. But even now that George Lucas is...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 April 2017
George Lucas' Museum Of Narrative Art To Be Built In Los Angeles
George Lucas’ proposed Museum of Narrative Art will be located in Los Angeles, it has been confirmed, after a design put forward by the city won out over a rival concept from San Francisco.The legendary...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 January 2017
Harrison Ford Leads 'Star Wars' Cast In Paying Tribute To Carrie Fisher
The cast of Star Wars have been paying tribute to co-star Carrie Fisher who passed away on Tuesday, four days after suffering a heart attack on a flight home from London.The 60-year-old actress was loved...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 December 2016
Top 10 'Easter Egg' Moments In Iconic Movies
Everyone likes a good Easter Egg hunt this time of year, but one of our favourites involves searching them out in iconic films. Of course, these 'Easter eggs' aren't of the chocolate variety, merely snippets...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 March 2016
Harrison Ford Will Return As Indiana Jones For Fifth Movie In 2019
Disney have announced that a fifth Indiana Jones movie is on the way, with Harrison Ford back as the whip-wielding archaeologist. While rumours of a new Indiana Jones movie have been around for years, many...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 March 2016
George Lucas And Carole King's Kennedy Center Honors Gala Hits Cbs
George Lucas might've have handed over the reins of 'Star Wars' to JJ Abrams, but his input into that world has certainly not been forgotten. Alongside songwriter Carole King, he was honored for the 38th...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 December 2015
George Lucas Says Watching 'The Force Awakens' Will Be Like Being A Divorced Father At His Grown Child's Wedding
With just over a fortnight until The Force Awakens eventually hits cinemas, Star Wars creator George Lucas has spoken of his mixed feelings about seeing the new movie, comparing himself to a divorced father at...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 December 2015
Criticism Drove George Lucas Away From The 'Star Wars' Franchise
As the arrival of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' draws ever nearer, fans have been voraciously consuming the last six movies with increasing excitement. Of course, it's a bit of a grieving process for true...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 November 2015
George Lucas Donates $10 Million To Usc Film School
The Star Wars director's funds will be used to establish The George Lucas Foundation Endowed Student Support Fund for Diversity to bolster the recruitment of black and Hispanic students in hopes of boosting...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 October 2015
Star Wars Movie Breaks Ticket Sales Records
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, the latest installment in George Lucas' iconic sci-fi franchise, smashed the U.K. record for the most advance ticket purchases after going on sale on Monday...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 October 2015
Ahmed Best: 'Michael Jackson Wanted To Play Jar Jar Binks In Star Wars Prequels'
The King of Pop reportedly wanted to don a full suit of prosthetics and heavy make-up to achieve the look of the giant fictional Gungan species, but director Lucas was not interested....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2015
Michael Jackson Almost Played Jar Jar Binks In 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace'
A new interview has revealed that one of the most hated movie characters of all time – Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, no less – might have been even more annoying....
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2015
Michael Jackson Wanted To Play Jar Jar Binks In Star Wars
Michael Jackson wanted to star as Jar Jar Binks in the 'Star Wars' prequels.The legendary pop star - who passed away in June 2009, aged 50 - wanted to appear in the 1999 movie 'Star...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2015
Carrie Fisher 'To Write Star Wars Book'
Carrie Fisher is to write a book about 'Star Wars'.The 58-year-old actress - who starred as Princess Leia in the original trilogy - has kept detailed notes of her on-set experiences and is set to...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 July 2015
George Lucas And Rita Moreno To Receive Kennedy Center Honors
Rock band the Eagles and conductor Seiji Ozawa will also be honoured for their contributions to American culture at the 38th annual ceremony, which will take place in Washington, D.C. on 6...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2015
George Lucas Named Disney Legend
The moviemaker, composer Danny Elfman, and former All of My Children star Susan Lucci are among eight honourees who will be feted at the D23 Expo in Anaheim on 14 August (15)....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2015
Lucasfilm Bosses Talking About Next Indiana Jones Film
Kennedy, who was appointed president of Lucasfilm by George Lucas himself, is currently preparing for the launch of the new Star Wars sequel later this year (15), but she has another huge franchise...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 May 2015
George Lucas Building Affordable Housing In Affluent Neighbourhood: "We've Got Enough Millionaires Here"
George Lucas plans to build hundreds of affordable homes for low income families in an area which is largely affluent and with a number of millionaires living within the vicinity. Lucas plans to build 224...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 April 2015
Disney Teases Plans For 'Star Wars' Theme Park Features
With less than a year to go before The Force Awakens lands in cinemas, the top brass at Disney has given a few teasers as to what we can expect from its forthcoming ‘Star Wars’...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 February 2015
George Lucas Admits He Wanted To Direct 'Star Wars: Episode Vii'
As the hotly anticipated J.J. Abrams-directed sequel 'Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens' prepares to hit theatres later this year, the sci-fi film franchise's original creator George Lucas recently admitted he initially wanted...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 January 2015
George Lucas Adds Five Pieces To Art Collection
George Lucas has splashed out thousands of dollars on five pieces of art.The 'Star Wars' creator visited the Chicago studio of artist Hebru Brantley over the weekend and is believed to have blown a huge...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 December 2014
Mark Hamill Previews Star Wars: The Force Awakens
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' is ''about the new generation of characters''.Mark Hamill, 63, starred as Luke Skywalker in the 1977 film 'Star Wars' and its two sequels, 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 December 2014
George Lucas Hasn't Seen New Star Wars Trailer
George Lucas ''hasn't seen'' the latest 'Star Wars' trailer.The 70-year-old director may have created the space opera but since selling his franchise to Disney in 2012, he has yet to catch up on the newest...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 December 2014
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Released
The first trailer for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' has been released.The short clip features snippets from the film including shots of Stormtroopers and a spherical droid, as well as the iconic Millennium Falcon spacecraft.The...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 November 2014
The Real 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Trailer Is Now Here [Trailer + Pictures]
It's finally here! The teaser trailer you've all been waiting for: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', and while it's not really giving anything away, it looks pretty intense. Vehicles have updated, the stormtroopers are looking...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 November 2014
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