Walt Disney Studios and Lucasfilm have announced today, following the completion of principal photography, that Star Wars: Episode VII is now officially titled Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Starring Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max vonContinue reading “Star Wars: Episode VII Officially Titled Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
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Star Wars: Episode VII Set 30 Years After Return of the Jedi, Will Feature Heroic Trio
Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm revealed that their Star Wars: Episode VII will begin production at London’s historic Pinewood Studios in May 2014. The studio has confirmed that the sequel will be set 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi and that the storyline follows “a trio of new young leads alongContinue reading “Star Wars: Episode VII Set 30 Years After Return of the Jedi, Will Feature Heroic Trio”
J.J. Abrams & Lawrence Kasdan Announced As Star Wars: Episode VII Screenwriters
As “Episode VII” continues pre-production, Lawrence Kasdan and director J.J. Abrams have assumed screenwriting duties for the film. Kasdan, who has been serving as a consultant on the film, is a veteran of several classic Lucasfilm productions, writing the screenplay for “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and serving as co-screenwriter for “The Empire Strikes Back”Continue reading “J.J. Abrams & Lawrence Kasdan Announced As Star Wars: Episode VII Screenwriters”
John Williams Confirmed for Star Wars: Episode VII
John Williams, the legendary composer who crafted the iconic, sweeping music of all six films in the “Star Wars” saga, is returning to score Star Wars: Episode VII, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy announced today at Star Wars Celebration Europe. Williams’ grand orchestral compositions for “Star Wars” are among the most beloved and recognizable in movieContinue reading “John Williams Confirmed for Star Wars: Episode VII”
Patton Oswalt’s Improvised Plot Proposal For ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ on ‘Parks and Recreation’
On the next episode of Parks and Recreation, actor Patton Oswalt guest stars as a man attempting to filibuster a city council vote. That is, however, not how it all goes down. Instead, he gives an incredible 8-minute improvised plot proposal for the upcoming film, Star Wars: Episode VII. His pitch ties the Star WarsContinue reading “Patton Oswalt’s Improvised Plot Proposal For ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ on ‘Parks and Recreation’”
Carrie Fisher Says She’ll Be Back For Star Wars: Episode VII
Today, Palm Beach Illustrated posted a Q&A with Carrie Fisher and the actress was asked if she would reprise the role of Princess Leia in J.J. Abrams Star Wars Episode VII. “Yes,” Fisher responded simply. Fisher, who was recently on the big screen in films like Fanboys and Sorority Row, had previously indicated that she’d beContinue reading “Carrie Fisher Says She’ll Be Back For Star Wars: Episode VII”