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Book Review: MOST WANTED(2018) – Give Qi’ra a Solo Film!
Publisher’s Summary “Set before the events of Solo: A Star Wars Story! Han and Qi’ra don’t have a lot in common other than not having a lot. They’re street kids on the industrial planet Corellia, doing whatever it takes to get by, dreaming of something more. They each jump at a chance to prove themselves in the perilous world of Corellia’s criminal underbelly, only to discover they are on the same mission for the same unscrupulous boss. When the job goes disastrously wrong, Han and Qi’ra are on the run–from pirates, a droid crime syndicate, the Empire, and their boss–and will have to learn to trust each other if they are going to survive.” From the publisher There will be minor spoilers for Solo down…
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OPINION: Why Carrie Fisher was Irreplaceable as Leia Organa Solo
There’s been some back and forth over Carrie Fisher‘s last appearance in Star Wars: Episode IX. Many people don’t think she should have been present, while others suggested a recast or even a CGI digital recreation, like in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Ultimately, Todd Fisher (her brother) and Billie Jo Fisher (her daughter) agreed to allow Lucasfilm to use unseen footage from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Episode IX. This was ultimately done in order to fulfill the original intention for the episode, to give Carrie “her” movie. Episode VII was Harrison Ford‘s movie, Episode VIII was Mark Hamill‘s movie, and Episode IX was supposed to be Carrie’s. This has been confirmed from many…
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Disney Won’t Be Making STAR WARS Movies for Streaming Service
Disney is planning a lot of exclusive content for its streaming service, titled Disney+. Among the new projects are two original shows set in the Star Wars universe. One, titled The Mandalorian, follows a lone gunfighter after the events of Return of the Jedi. The other focuses on Cassian Andor, and it takes place before Rogue One. While Disney will be expanding the saga with new shows, there won’t be any exclusive movies. Disney CEO Bob Iger recently spoke with Barron’s, detailing Disney+ and its approach to original content. He explains that the studio won’t be making exclusive Star Wars movies for this platform; rather, they (and any other films…
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THE MANDALORIAN Casts Pedro Pascal and Gina Carano in Lead Roles
The Disney+ streaming service will be home to a lot of original shows, such as Star Wars series The Mandalorian. The show, overseen by Jon Favreau, takes place after the events of Return of the Jedi and follows a lone gunfighter in the galaxy. Now, casting has begun. As previously rumored, Pedro Pascal (Wonder Woman 1984) is set to lead The Mandalorian. Meanwhile, Gina Carano (Deadpool) has also signed on for a key role in the show. Further details on their characters are currently being kept under wraps. After cancelling the Boba Fett movie, Lucasfilm is shifting focus to The Mandalorian. The show has a star-studded slate of directors, such…
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STAR WARS Character Cassian Andor Getting His Own Show on Disney Streaming Service
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story introduced many new characters to the universe, such as Cassian Andor (played by Diego Luna). Unfortunately, like every other new character, Cassian died at the end. But it looks like we’ll be seeing more of him in the franchise’s future. It has been announced that a series starring Cassian Andor is heading to Disney+, the studio’s newly titled streaming service. Diego Luna will reprise the role. The “rousing spy thriller” will follow Cassian’s adventures in the formative years of the Rebellion and before the events of Rogue One. No release date yet. Luna had this to say about returning to a galaxy far, far…
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Rumor: Bryce Dallas Howard and Taika Watiti to Appear in STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN
With recent news of Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World) and Taika Watiti (Thor: Ragnarok) set to direct episodes of Star Wars show The Mandalorian, we now have word that they are also set to appear in the series. This is coming from our friends at Discussing Film. They said that Watiti will be voicing a droid on the Disney Play series, and while no details have been given as of now, Howard will also have a role in the show. With directors already lined up, we should expect plenty of more news on The Mandalorian in the coming months. For more on The Mandalorian and everything Star Wars related, stay tuned. Source: Discussing Film
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STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN – Rumor for Casting, Details, and First Images
We have our first look at the new live-action Star Wars TV show! Jon Favreau released details on his Instagram account, which you can see below. The TV series has already attracted directors Dave Filoni, Taika Watiti, Bryce Dallas Howard, Deborah Chow, and Rick Famuyiwa. Filoni will kick the series off, and well deserved for him after leading the charge on Star Wars TV shows with Star Wars: Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and Star Wars: Resistance. View this post on Instagram #starwars #TheMandalorian A post shared by Jon Favreau (@jonfavreau) on Oct 3, 2018 at 4:17pm PDT Kathleen Kennedy will serve as an executive producer alongside Filoni and Favreau, and…
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STAR WARS: Kathleen Kennedy Extends Lucasfilm Contract for 3 More Years
When Disney acquired Lucasfilm back in 2012, Kathleen Kennedy was appointed as president, after spending a few months as co-chairman alongside George Lucas. Since then, Kennedy has steered the ship on the Star Wars franchise to massive success. While some fans have had concerns about Kennedy’s leadership – see Solo: A Star Wars Story‘s failure and the polarizing reception to The Last Jedi – she won’t be going anywhere in the foreseeable future. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Kennedy has renewed her contract at Lucasfilm. She will remain at the company for another three years, going through 2021. With Disney and Lucasfilm planning a slowdown of Star Wars movies, what will…
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Disney CEO Confirms “Slowdown” on STAR WARS Movie Releases
When Disney first acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, the studio made plans to release a Star Wars movie every year, beginning in 2015. However, that plan has led to concerns of franchise fatigue, and it has manifested in the lackluster performance of this year’s Solo: A Star Wars Story. Since then, Lucasfilm has been mum on future franchise plans, but now we have a hint of what’s to come…or when, more accurately. Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms to The Hollywood Reporter that there will be a “slowdown” for releasing future Star Wars movies. While the studio will absolutely keep making these movies, there will be more caution about when they will be…
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FEATURE: 3 Reasons Rey’s a Skywalker (And 3 She’s Not)
Hi you! Thanks for clicking! You’re here, you read the title. I know there’s been a lot of back and forth, and I’m just going to stoke the fire, but spoiler alert, I’m for her being a Skywalker. I’ve heard all the reasons, all the back and forth, I’ve been told I’m “living in the past”. If you wanna discuss reasonably, feel free to reach out to us on Twitter, @WOBAMEnt, or you can reach out to me directly, @kgilstrap13. Be nice though. Trolls will not get responses. Anyways! What you’re here for. There’s three reasons I think she’s a Skywalker. But I can also see why she wouldn’t be a…