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TELEVISION - From YahooTV: FOX News "personality" Eric Bolling is the latest FOX white male in trouble for sexual harassment of female co-workers.
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TELEVISION - From ShadowandAct: Scripps Network has bought Black-oriented television network, "Bounce TV."
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Whoopi Goldberg is returning this fall for Season 21 of "The View."
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COMICS-FILM - From TheTrackingBoard: Jeff Robinov's Studio 8 has optioned the independent comic book series, "Black," for film. The series is set in a world where only African-Ameicans have super powers.
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TELEVISION - TheTrackingBoard: Teagan Croft is the first cast member of "Titans," based on the comic book from DC Comics.
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: NBC's "Will & Grace" revival has been renewed for a second season before the first season makes it debut (set for September 28th).
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MOVIES - From THR: Jaden Smith to star in director Crystal Moselle's film about female skateboarders in New York City.
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: Sylvester Stallone will appear in the upcoming season of NBC's much talked about series, "This is Us."
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TELEVISION - From Vulture: The "Divergent" novel series is comprised of three books. The third book, "Allegiant," was supposed adapted into two films. The first film, also entitled "Allegiant," was a box office disappointment, and it seems that Lionsgate is not making the second part, to be called "Ascendant." Starz is developing "Ascendant" as a TV series, instead.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Vin Diesel's One Race Television is working on a reboot of NBC's classic TV series, "Miami Vice."
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COMICS-FILM - From CinemaBlend: Dave Bautista, who plays "Drax" in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, says he will appear in a film adaptation of Valiant Comics' "Eternal Warrior" comic books.
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DISNEY - From THR: Chiwetel Ejiofor is in talks to voice "Scar" in Disney's live-action remake of its animated classic, "The Lion King" (1994), which will be directed by Jon Favreau.
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CELEBRITY - From YahooStyle: President and Mrs. Obama send newlywed couple a moving note of congratulations.
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JAMES BOND - From YahooCelebrity: Halle Berry does not think that James Bond should be played by a woman. Berry was a co-star in the 2002 Bond film, "Die Another Day."
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MOVIES - From ThePlaylist: Scott Cooper to write and direct "Hellhound on His Trail," about the hunt for the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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SPORTS - From YahooSports: NBA Legend/G.O.A.T. Michael Jordan says that Kobe is higher on the all-time list than LeBron James.
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TELEVISION - From YahooTV: ABC's long-running sitcom, "The Middle," will end after this coming season, its ninth.
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COMICS-FILM - From YahooMovies: Marvel's "Ant-Man and the Wasp" begins production and releases a teaser video.
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MOVIES - From BleedingCool: Ian McShane joins the "Hellboy" film franchise reboot, "Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen."
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Amazon is developing a TV series from Aaron McGruder (creator of "The Boondocks") and super-producer Will Packer ("Girls Trip") that will deal with a post-slavery reparations America.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Leah Remini is reuniting with her "King of Queens" cast mate, Kevin James, on his recent CBS comedy, "Kevin Can Wait." In order to do that, the character played by Erinn Hayes in "Kevin Can Wait" will be killed off.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: 50 Cent is threatening to take his hit show, "Power," from Starz.
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TELEVISION - From Vulture: Jason Bateman says Season 5 of "Arrested Development" begins next week for Netflix.
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ANIMATION - From YahooMovies: Sony's "The Emoji Movie" may be the worst reviewed movie of the year.
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LGBTQ - From YahooNews: A federal judge orders the FBT to probe records of a 1950 program to purge LGBT federal workers from their jobs, as per Executive Order 10450 by then President Dwight Eisenhower.
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SPORTS - From YahooSports: Legendary Major League Baseball player Pete Rose had sex with an underage girl, according to court documents.
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HEALTH - From Propublica: Could "Agent Orange" exposure in Vietnam be behind Senator John McCain's (a Vietnam War prisoner of war) battle with brain cancer?
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CELEBRITY - From Mashable: Mark Hamill sends a sweet DM to a fan trying to verify an old Hamill autograph.
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CELEBRITY - From YahooMovies: Idris Elba would like to be in a third "Magic Mike" film, is one happens. "Magic Mike" star, Matthew McConaughey, thinks so, too.
OBIT:
From People: The British actor Robert Hardy has died at the age of 91, Thursday, August 3, 2017. Harry Potter fans know Hardy for playing Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge in four "Harry Potter" films.
From Variety: The film and television music composer, Daniel Licht, died at the age of 60, Wednesday, August 2, 2017. He was best known for composing the music for all eight seasons of Showtime's serial killer drama, "Dexter." He composed music for two of the films in the "Children of the Corn" series.
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Friday, April 7, 2017
Mark Hamill, Oprah, Stan Lee Among Nine New Disney Legends
Nine New Disney Legends to Be Honored During D23 EXPO 2017 in Anaheim on July 14, 2017
Oprah Winfrey, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Stan Lee, Julie Taymor, and Other Incredible Talents to be Honored at a Special 30th Anniversary Awards Ceremony Hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oprah Winfrey, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Stan Lee, Julie Taymor, and other remarkable contributors to the Disney legacy will be honored as official Disney Legends during D23 Expo 2017. Hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, the Disney Legends Award ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2017, in Hall D23 of the Anaheim Convention Center.
“It’s a celebration of talent, a recognition of achievement, and an expression of gratitude to the men and women whose work has significantly contributed to Disney’s enduring reputation for creative excellence.”
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Disney Legends Awards. The first Disney Legend was Fred MacMurray (The Shaggy Dog, The Absent-Minded Professor, The Happiest Millionaire), who was honored in 1987.
“The Disney Legends Award is the highest honor our company can bestow on an individual, reserved for those few who have truly made an indelible mark on the history of The Walt Disney Company,” said Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger. “It’s a celebration of talent, a recognition of achievement, and an expression of gratitude to the men and women whose work has significantly contributed to Disney’s enduring reputation for creative excellence.”
The awards ceremony is just one of the dozens of spectacular events that Disney fans can enjoy during the three-day D23 Expo.
The 2017 Disney Legends Award honorees (listed alphabetically) are:
CARRIE FISHER became an overnight sensation in 1977 with her iconic performance as Princess Leia in Star Wars. But throughout her career, Carrie took on many roles—as an actress, author, playwright, screenwriter, and outspoken advocate for mental health awareness. For Disney, Carrie appeared in Scream 3 (2000) and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) for Dimension Films, and, in 2015, she returned to the role that made her famous, starring as General Leia Organa in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. She reprised the role for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which will be released in December.
CLYDE “GERRY” GERONIMI joined the Disney Studio in 1931. His first assignments as an animator were for several memorable Mickey Mouse, Silly Symphony, and Pluto cartoons, and he eventually contributed to more than 50 of the Studio’s shorts. Gerry made the leap to sequence director with 1943’s Victory Through Air Power, and he subsequently contributed to The Three Caballeros, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, Cinderella, Peter Pan, and One Hundred and One Dalmatians. He also directed segments for television’s Mickey Mouse Club and contributed to episodes of Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color. The apex of his Disney career came when he served as supervising director for the 1959 masterpiece Sleeping Beauty.
MANUEL GONZALES was one of 33 artists selected from thousands of applicants to join Disney in 1936. In 1938, he took over penciling duties on the Sunday Mickey Mouse comic strip from Disney Legend Floyd Gottfredson. He brought Mickey Mouse to newspapers nationwide for nearly 40 years. At its peak, his Mickey-starring comic strip appeared in 120 newspapers around the world with a collective circulation of more than 20 million readers each week. Manuel was presented a “Mousecar” award by Walt Disney in 1966.
MARK HAMILL began his career in 1970, appearing in numerous television series guest-roles and several TV movies, including a recurring role on ABC’s General Hospital and starring in MTM's acclaimed The Texas Wheelers. He achieved worldwide attention as Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy, which included The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. He returned as Luke in The Force Awakens and will appear in the upcoming The Last Jedi. His stage career includes Broadway shows and the first national tour of Amadeus directed by Sir Peter Hall. A prolific voice-over actor, he has performed in countless animated television shows, feature films, documentaries, and video games. He appears on Disney’s Miles from Tomorrowland and Milo Murphy’s Law, and has also provided the voice of The Joker in the Batman animated series, a role that recently earned him a BAFTA Award.
WAYNE JACKSON began his career as a Walt Disney Imagineer in October 1965, and in the decades that followed he would put his technical skills and know-how to great use in the development and installation of Disney attractions around the world. Originally trained in aircraft tooling, he began as a technician and machinist assigned to rebuild the shows from the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair that were slated for installation at Disneyland. Instrumental in the early development of Audio-Animatronics® technology, Wayne would go on to help bring Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion to Disneyland. He went on to work on the construction and installation of attractions and show systems at Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, and Disneyland Paris.
STAN LEE got a job as an office assistant at a comic publisher in 1939 called Timely Comics—forerunner of the powerhouse we all know as Marvel. Stan made his debut with a Captain America story in 1941, and by the next year, at the age of just 18, he was promoted to editor. In 1961, Stan teamed up with Jack “King” Kirby to create the Fantastic Four and ushered in a spectacular new age of comics. Stan co-created an enormous roster of Marvel characters, including Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, the X-Men, Daredevil, and Falcon. He became Marvel’s editorial director and publisher in 1972, and eventually was named chairman emeritus. His well-known cameos in Marvel films began with 1989’s telefilm The Trial of the Incredible Hulk, and since the release of X-Men in 2000 he has appeared in nearly every Marvel film project. Outside the super-hero realm, he has even popped up as a wedding guest in Disney’s The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.
GARRY MARSHALL began his career in Los Angeles writing for a number of hit shows, including The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Lucy Show. But his big break came in 1970, when he produced The Odd Couple for ABC, the first of many big hits he created for the network. Beginning with Happy Days in 1974, he developed a shared universe of spinoffs including Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy, and Joanie Loves Chachi. His other ABC sitcoms during these years included Angie, The New Odd Couple, and Blansky’s Beauties. Garry was also a successful movie director, with 18 films to his credit. At Disney, he made stars of two young actresses: Julia Roberts, in Pretty Woman, and Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries. He directed Bette Midler in Beaches, as well as in The Lottery, a short film that for years was a fixture of the Backstage Tour at the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park. Garry was known for his acting, as well, and he appeared in Disney’s Race to Witch Mountain, Chicken Little, and as the Devil in Hocus Pocus.
JULIE TAYMOR is a Tony®-, Emmy®-, and Grammy®-winning and Oscar®-nominated filmmaker who has changed the face of Broadway with her innovative direction. Her adaptation of The Lion King debuted in 1997, becoming the most successful stage musical of all time; 24 global productions have been seen by more than 90 million people. The show has played in more than 100 cities in 19 countries. It received 11 Tony Award nominations, earning Julie Best Director, Costume Designer, and Best Musical for the show. Her production of The Magic Flute is currently in repertory at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Her films include A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Titus, The Tempest, the Golden Globe-nominated Across the Universe, and the Oscar-winning Frida. Taymor is a recipient of the MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship and an inductee into the Theater Hall of Fame for Lifetime Achievement. She is currently directing M. Butterfly on Broadway, opening Fall 2017.
OPRAH WINFREY is a renowned award-winning producer, actress, talk show host, and philanthropist. For 25 years she was the host of the award-winning talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show, which ran for 25 seasons on hundreds of stations domestically and in more than 100 countries around the world. Oprah is also an Academy Award®-nominated actress for her role in Steven Spielberg’s 1985 hit The Color Purple. In 1998, she starred in Beloved for Disney’s Touchstone Pictures, a film that she also produced. Oprah also produced and starred in ABC’s 1989 limited series The Women of Brewster Place, and would go on to produce many films for ABC, including Tuesdays with Morrie, Before Women Had Wings, and Their Eyes Were Watching God under the “Oprah Winfrey Presents” banner. She performed as Eudora in Disney’s The Princess and the Frog in 2009 and will co-star as Mrs. Which in Disney’s 2018 film A Wrinkle in Time.
Honorees receive a two-foot-tall bronze Disney Legends sculpture that signifies the imagination, creativity, and magic they have brought to the Company. Disney Legends Award recipients will also participate in a handprint ceremony at the end of the event, and their bronzed prints will be displayed in the Disney Legends Plaza at the Company’s Burbank headquarters.
Admission to the ceremony will be on a first-come, first-served basis and is included in the price of a ticket to D23 Expo 2017.
Including this year’s honorees, a total of 276 Disney Legends have been named. Past Disney Legends include Tim Allen, Julie Andrews, Beatrice Arthur, Howard Ashman, Regis Philbin, Annette Funicello, Peter Jennings, Johnny Depp, Estelle Getty, George Lucas, Angela Lansbury, Steve Martin, Rue McClanahan, Alan Menken, Hayley Mills, Fess Parker, Sir Tim Rice, Dick Van Dyke, Barbara Walters, Betty White, and Robin Williams. Beginning with the inaugural D23 Expo in 2009, thousands of Disney fans have been able to enjoy the Legends Awards ceremony live.
Tickets for D23 Expo 2017 are available for $81 for one-day adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $72 for a one-day adult admission and $53 for children 3–9. Multi-day tickets are also available. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2017, visit D23Expo.com.
About D23 Expo 2017
D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and celebrities. For the latest D23 Expo 2017 news, visit D23expo.com. Presentations, talent, and schedule subject to change. To join the D23 Expo conversation, be sure to follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23Expo.
About D23
The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year.
Fans can join D23 at Gold and General Membership levels at D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.
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Oprah Winfrey, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Stan Lee, Julie Taymor, and Other Incredible Talents to be Honored at a Special 30th Anniversary Awards Ceremony Hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oprah Winfrey, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Stan Lee, Julie Taymor, and other remarkable contributors to the Disney legacy will be honored as official Disney Legends during D23 Expo 2017. Hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, the Disney Legends Award ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2017, in Hall D23 of the Anaheim Convention Center.
“It’s a celebration of talent, a recognition of achievement, and an expression of gratitude to the men and women whose work has significantly contributed to Disney’s enduring reputation for creative excellence.”
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Disney Legends Awards. The first Disney Legend was Fred MacMurray (The Shaggy Dog, The Absent-Minded Professor, The Happiest Millionaire), who was honored in 1987.
“The Disney Legends Award is the highest honor our company can bestow on an individual, reserved for those few who have truly made an indelible mark on the history of The Walt Disney Company,” said Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger. “It’s a celebration of talent, a recognition of achievement, and an expression of gratitude to the men and women whose work has significantly contributed to Disney’s enduring reputation for creative excellence.”
The awards ceremony is just one of the dozens of spectacular events that Disney fans can enjoy during the three-day D23 Expo.
The 2017 Disney Legends Award honorees (listed alphabetically) are:
CARRIE FISHER became an overnight sensation in 1977 with her iconic performance as Princess Leia in Star Wars. But throughout her career, Carrie took on many roles—as an actress, author, playwright, screenwriter, and outspoken advocate for mental health awareness. For Disney, Carrie appeared in Scream 3 (2000) and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) for Dimension Films, and, in 2015, she returned to the role that made her famous, starring as General Leia Organa in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. She reprised the role for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which will be released in December.
CLYDE “GERRY” GERONIMI joined the Disney Studio in 1931. His first assignments as an animator were for several memorable Mickey Mouse, Silly Symphony, and Pluto cartoons, and he eventually contributed to more than 50 of the Studio’s shorts. Gerry made the leap to sequence director with 1943’s Victory Through Air Power, and he subsequently contributed to The Three Caballeros, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, Cinderella, Peter Pan, and One Hundred and One Dalmatians. He also directed segments for television’s Mickey Mouse Club and contributed to episodes of Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color. The apex of his Disney career came when he served as supervising director for the 1959 masterpiece Sleeping Beauty.
MANUEL GONZALES was one of 33 artists selected from thousands of applicants to join Disney in 1936. In 1938, he took over penciling duties on the Sunday Mickey Mouse comic strip from Disney Legend Floyd Gottfredson. He brought Mickey Mouse to newspapers nationwide for nearly 40 years. At its peak, his Mickey-starring comic strip appeared in 120 newspapers around the world with a collective circulation of more than 20 million readers each week. Manuel was presented a “Mousecar” award by Walt Disney in 1966.
MARK HAMILL began his career in 1970, appearing in numerous television series guest-roles and several TV movies, including a recurring role on ABC’s General Hospital and starring in MTM's acclaimed The Texas Wheelers. He achieved worldwide attention as Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy, which included The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. He returned as Luke in The Force Awakens and will appear in the upcoming The Last Jedi. His stage career includes Broadway shows and the first national tour of Amadeus directed by Sir Peter Hall. A prolific voice-over actor, he has performed in countless animated television shows, feature films, documentaries, and video games. He appears on Disney’s Miles from Tomorrowland and Milo Murphy’s Law, and has also provided the voice of The Joker in the Batman animated series, a role that recently earned him a BAFTA Award.
WAYNE JACKSON began his career as a Walt Disney Imagineer in October 1965, and in the decades that followed he would put his technical skills and know-how to great use in the development and installation of Disney attractions around the world. Originally trained in aircraft tooling, he began as a technician and machinist assigned to rebuild the shows from the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair that were slated for installation at Disneyland. Instrumental in the early development of Audio-Animatronics® technology, Wayne would go on to help bring Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion to Disneyland. He went on to work on the construction and installation of attractions and show systems at Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, and Disneyland Paris.
STAN LEE got a job as an office assistant at a comic publisher in 1939 called Timely Comics—forerunner of the powerhouse we all know as Marvel. Stan made his debut with a Captain America story in 1941, and by the next year, at the age of just 18, he was promoted to editor. In 1961, Stan teamed up with Jack “King” Kirby to create the Fantastic Four and ushered in a spectacular new age of comics. Stan co-created an enormous roster of Marvel characters, including Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, the X-Men, Daredevil, and Falcon. He became Marvel’s editorial director and publisher in 1972, and eventually was named chairman emeritus. His well-known cameos in Marvel films began with 1989’s telefilm The Trial of the Incredible Hulk, and since the release of X-Men in 2000 he has appeared in nearly every Marvel film project. Outside the super-hero realm, he has even popped up as a wedding guest in Disney’s The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.
GARRY MARSHALL began his career in Los Angeles writing for a number of hit shows, including The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Lucy Show. But his big break came in 1970, when he produced The Odd Couple for ABC, the first of many big hits he created for the network. Beginning with Happy Days in 1974, he developed a shared universe of spinoffs including Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy, and Joanie Loves Chachi. His other ABC sitcoms during these years included Angie, The New Odd Couple, and Blansky’s Beauties. Garry was also a successful movie director, with 18 films to his credit. At Disney, he made stars of two young actresses: Julia Roberts, in Pretty Woman, and Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries. He directed Bette Midler in Beaches, as well as in The Lottery, a short film that for years was a fixture of the Backstage Tour at the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park. Garry was known for his acting, as well, and he appeared in Disney’s Race to Witch Mountain, Chicken Little, and as the Devil in Hocus Pocus.
JULIE TAYMOR is a Tony®-, Emmy®-, and Grammy®-winning and Oscar®-nominated filmmaker who has changed the face of Broadway with her innovative direction. Her adaptation of The Lion King debuted in 1997, becoming the most successful stage musical of all time; 24 global productions have been seen by more than 90 million people. The show has played in more than 100 cities in 19 countries. It received 11 Tony Award nominations, earning Julie Best Director, Costume Designer, and Best Musical for the show. Her production of The Magic Flute is currently in repertory at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Her films include A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Titus, The Tempest, the Golden Globe-nominated Across the Universe, and the Oscar-winning Frida. Taymor is a recipient of the MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship and an inductee into the Theater Hall of Fame for Lifetime Achievement. She is currently directing M. Butterfly on Broadway, opening Fall 2017.
OPRAH WINFREY is a renowned award-winning producer, actress, talk show host, and philanthropist. For 25 years she was the host of the award-winning talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show, which ran for 25 seasons on hundreds of stations domestically and in more than 100 countries around the world. Oprah is also an Academy Award®-nominated actress for her role in Steven Spielberg’s 1985 hit The Color Purple. In 1998, she starred in Beloved for Disney’s Touchstone Pictures, a film that she also produced. Oprah also produced and starred in ABC’s 1989 limited series The Women of Brewster Place, and would go on to produce many films for ABC, including Tuesdays with Morrie, Before Women Had Wings, and Their Eyes Were Watching God under the “Oprah Winfrey Presents” banner. She performed as Eudora in Disney’s The Princess and the Frog in 2009 and will co-star as Mrs. Which in Disney’s 2018 film A Wrinkle in Time.
Honorees receive a two-foot-tall bronze Disney Legends sculpture that signifies the imagination, creativity, and magic they have brought to the Company. Disney Legends Award recipients will also participate in a handprint ceremony at the end of the event, and their bronzed prints will be displayed in the Disney Legends Plaza at the Company’s Burbank headquarters.
Admission to the ceremony will be on a first-come, first-served basis and is included in the price of a ticket to D23 Expo 2017.
Including this year’s honorees, a total of 276 Disney Legends have been named. Past Disney Legends include Tim Allen, Julie Andrews, Beatrice Arthur, Howard Ashman, Regis Philbin, Annette Funicello, Peter Jennings, Johnny Depp, Estelle Getty, George Lucas, Angela Lansbury, Steve Martin, Rue McClanahan, Alan Menken, Hayley Mills, Fess Parker, Sir Tim Rice, Dick Van Dyke, Barbara Walters, Betty White, and Robin Williams. Beginning with the inaugural D23 Expo in 2009, thousands of Disney fans have been able to enjoy the Legends Awards ceremony live.
Tickets for D23 Expo 2017 are available for $81 for one-day adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $72 for a one-day adult admission and $53 for children 3–9. Multi-day tickets are also available. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2017, visit D23Expo.com.
About D23 Expo 2017
D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and celebrities. For the latest D23 Expo 2017 news, visit D23expo.com. Presentations, talent, and schedule subject to change. To join the D23 Expo conversation, be sure to follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23Expo.
About D23
The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year.
Fans can join D23 at Gold and General Membership levels at D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.
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Thursday, December 29, 2016
"Star Wars: Rogue One" - A Negromancer Link-O-Rama - Update #189
Posted by Leroy Doureseaux - on Patreon.
From Variety: As of Tuesday, December 27, 2016, the worldwide box office for "Rogue One" is at $615 million.
CARRIE FISHER:
From BleedingCool: Carrie Fisher dies at the age of 60, Tuesday morning, December 27, 2016.
From THR: Debbie Reynolds, the mother of Carrie Fisher, has died at the age of 84, Wednesday, December 28, 2016, one day after the death of her daughter.
From People: "I want to be with Carrie" were Debbie Reynold's last words according to her son, Todd Fisher.
From YahooStyle: Why she really hated the gold metal bikini in "Return of the Jedi."
From YahooNews: Debbie Reynolds speaks about the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher - our Princess Leia.
From Variety: Fisher reportedly finished her work on Star Wars Episode 8 before she died.
From TheWrap: Posted a little over an hour ago, Debbie Fisher, mother of Carrie Fisher, who suffered a heart attack about a day and a half ago, says that Carrie is in "stable condition."
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From Patreon: My review of "Rogue One."
From Deadline: "Rogue One" soars past $200 million.
From TheVerge: "Rogue One" had a different ending.
From ABC7: Gareth Edwards hopes for lasting cultural impact of "Rogue One."
From Polygon: Don't be afraid to talk about "Rogue One" and politics.
From Variety: "Rogue One" has $155 million opening weekend.
From CBR: Rebellions are built on hope. Why "Rogue One" matters now.
From YahooMovies: The inspiration for the "Star Wars" logo.
From Variety: $71 million in box office (North America) for "Rogue One" on Friday, Dec. 16th.
From Variety: "Rogue One" debuts with a massive $29 million Thursday night preview, the largest box office for a Thursday preview this year.
REVIEWS:
YahooMovies: From Variety by Peter Debruge.
YahooMovies - From AP by Lindsey Bahr - a dark exhilarating blast.
From Variety: "Rogue One" had its world premiere Saturday night, December 10, 2016 at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.
From YahooMovies: George Lucas apparently like "Rogue One," cause he wasn't to crazy about "The Force Awakens."
From YahooMovies: Disney screens 28 minutes of "Rogue One" for select reporters. SPOILER ALERT
From YahooFinance: There is a Star Wars boycott that some Dump supporters... I mean Trump supporters have taken too - #DumpStarWars
From YouTube: Felicity Jones, "Jyn Erso" in Rogue One, was recently on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" showing off her martial arts moves.
From CNET: There will be new and weird creatures in "Rogue One."
From Variety: Advance ticket sales for "Rogue One" go on sale Monday, November 27, 2016.
From YouTube: Third and final (supposedly) official "Rogue One" trailer.
From YahooMovies: Spoilers in third Rogue One trailer.
From Gamespot: International "Rogue One" trailer with new Darth Vader footage.
From YouTube: New official trailer - released for the Olympics.
From YouTube: "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" - Celebration Reel.
From ThePlaylist: New "Rogue One" poster.
From ScreenRant: "Rogue One" gets an official synopsis.
From YahooMovies: Jimmy Smits confirms that he will play "Bail Organa" in a cameo in "Rogue One." He originated the performance in "Attack of the Clones" and "Revenge of the Sith."
SPOILER - From Vulture: Jiang Wen spoils the fate of a character... maybe.
From YahooTech: Darth Vader is rumored to have a cameo in "Rogue One."
From YahooMovies: First "Rogue One" trailer is here!!!
From Moviesdotcom: A new trailer for "Rogue One" to drop next week.
From ShadowandAct: James Earl Jones to voice Darth Vader in "Rogue One."
From Collider: 16 early images from "Rogue One."
From ScreenRant: More details about Darth Vader's appearance in "Rogue One."
From TheWrap: Forest Whitaker's character in "Rogue One" is Saw Gerrera, a character that first appeared in the CGI-animated TV series, "Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
From ScreenRant: Dave Filoni, showrunner for "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," expresses pride at the fact that Saw Gerrera will appear in Rogue One.
From YahooNews: Darth Vader looms large over "Rogue One."
From EntertainmentWeekly: The true and false concerning "Rogue One" reshoots rumors.
From ScreenRant: The "Rogue One" reshoots rumor breakdowns.
From WeGotThisCovered: Rumors say the reshoots will feature a watered-down version of Darth Vader whoopin' a Rebel squad. Rumors also suggest that director Gareth Edwards is livid about the reshoots on "Rogue One."
From Wired: A week of Star Wars news, including "Rogue One" reshoots.
From YahooMovies: "Rogue One" reshoots will involve veteran stunt coordinator and second unit director, Simon Crane, and also, screenwriter, Tony Gilroy, who wrote three "Jason Bourne" movies.
From BleedingCool: The Rogue One reshoots are apparently to address character moments rather than the tone of the film.
From YahooNews: Disney orders reshoots for "Rogue One." I thought they wanted it to look like a war movie...
From YahooNews: Rumors say that Disney is not happy with "Rogue One."
From YahooMovies: A book preview allows details about characters to emerge.
From Collider: Mads Mikkelson reveals who is playing in "Rogue One."
From YahooNews: Boba Fett might be in Rogue One?
From MakingStarWars: The rumors about Forest Whitaker's character in "Rogue One" include that he might be a bounty hunter.
From Esquire: Union issues could further delay Episode 8.
From THR: Star Wars 8 moves from May 2017 to December 2017, which gives Rogue One more box office breathing room.
From YahooTech: Rumors of Darth Vader's return for "Rogue One," and even a CGI Tarkin.
From TMZ: Possible classic X-wings.
From StarWarsTime: Rogue One trailer to debut on "Captain America: Civil War."
From StarWarsSite: "Rogue One" page.
From SlashFilm: Rumors about specific Rogue One characters and more.
From Variety: "Rogue One" is the most anticipated movie of 2016, according to survey.
From ScreenRant: Ben Mendelsohn talks about being in this film.
From HitFix: What we know about Rogue One so far... not much really.
From Wikipedia: Rogue One page.
Apparently, the title is actually, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."
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Still talking about "The Force Awakens," Episode VIII and more:
From TMZ: Carrie Fisher suffers a heart attack on a plane.
From YahooMovies: 10 actors who have played Darth Vader.
From BleedingCool: Peter Sumner, an actor in the original Star Wars film, has died at the age of 74. He played Imperial officer, Lt. Pol Treidum.
From Variety: Emilia Clarke is the female lead in the "young Han Solo" spinoff Star Wars movie.
YahooNews: Darth Maul will get his first Star Wars comic book published by Marvel. He had a least a few when Dark Horse had the license to produce Star Wars comics.
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YahooMovies: Carrie Fisher reveals that she had an affair with Harrison Ford during the making of the original Star Wars film. Ford was 14 years older than Fisher and also married.
YahooCelebrity: Harrison Ford had an interesting reaction when Carrie Fisher told him that she was going to reveal their affair.
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From CinemaBlend: Han Solo movie may break some rules.
From ScreenRant: Rumors about Finn's recovery in Episode 8.
From SlashFilm: Warwick Davis to appear in Episode VIII, as he did in VII, and as he will in "Rogue One."
From YahooMovies: See rare concept art for the original "Star Wars" film.
From EW: TNT and TBS will have exclusive cable broadcast rights to "Star Wars" films for some time.
From Vulture: Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms a Star Wars anthology film for 2020.
From CinemaBlend: Lupita Nyong'o says that her character, Maz Kanata, will be in Episode 8.
From YahooNews: Adam Driver (Kylo Ren) praises director Rian Johnson on Episode 8.
From FlickeringMyth: Katee Sackhoff reprising her role on "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" for "Star Wars Rebels" Season 3.
From YouTube: Lucasfilm gifts this four-minute-plus VFX reel from "The Force Awakens."
From YahooNews: Mark Hamill lets a spoiler slip... Luke will be back for Episode 9.
From IndieWire: John Williams says that he will begin composing the score for Episode 8 in a few weeks.
From TheWrap: There is apparently a casting search for a young Lando Calrissian who will appear in the Han Solo spinoff movie.
From YahooMovies: The original Darth Vader - David Prowse - is not happy.
From CBR: From 2016 San Diego Comic-Con comes news that Episode VIII has officially wrapped production.
From YahooMovies: What we've learned about Episode VIII and Han Solo at "Star Wars Celebration" London.
From ThePlaylist: Rian Johnson talks Episode 8 at the "Star Wars Celebration" in London.
From BleedingCool: "Star Wars Rebels" Season 3 expands the universe.
From ScreenRant: Episode 8 almost finish production.
From VanityFair: Samuel L. Jackson talks about Mace Windu fan theories.
From DenofGeek: Mark Hamill hints at his future with Star Wars.
From ChicagoTribune: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is not happening in Chicago.
From YahooTech: Script lead for Episode 8 teases who Rey might be...
From ScreenRant: That Star Wars live-action series that never came to be was to be Emperor Palpatine's origin story.
From YahooMovies: Candace Payne a.k.a. "Chewbacca Mom" has her own custom made action figure.
From iDigitalTimes: Rian Johnson posts a picture of Luke's robe to Instagram.
From Collider: After six months, TFA has finished its domestic theatrical run, with a total box office of $936,662,225 million. That's good for #1 all-time (not adjusted for inflation, of course).
From YahooNews: "Chewbacca Mom" (Candace Payne) meets the real Chewbacca, actor Peter Mayhew.
From YahooNews: 3D-printed replicas of props from "The Force Awakens" to go on sale.
From CinemaBlend: A theory about the classic character who may have hurt the narrative of TFA.
From DenofGeek: The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (the Oscars people) have released on the web what may be the first trailer for "Return of the Jedi," then known as "Revenge of the Jedi."
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From HitFix: 39 years ago, Star Wars landed in movie theatres.
From YahooTV: Viral star, "Chewbacca Mom" (Candace Payne) joins J.J. Abrams on "The Late, Late Show" with James Corden.
From CNBC: This Chewbacca mask is selling out, perhaps because of a viral video.
From ScreenRant: Rumors about a confrontation between Luke and Rey against Kylo and the Knights of Ren.
From DenOfGeek: Episode 8 will be bigger and darker... according to cast members who are talking.
From YahooMovies: Jack O'Connell, one of the young actors interviewed for the role of young Han Solo, frustrated by the audition process.
From TheWrap: Young Han Solo is 26-year-old Aiden Ehrenreich ("Hail, Ceasar").
From YahooMovies: Harrison Ford says "wookie cookies" in new Star Wars Lego game.
From CinemaBlend: Boba Fett was originally going to have a much larger Star Wars role.
From YahooNews: President and Mrs. Obama shake their money-makers for Star Wars Day.
From TIME: A history of May the Fourth.
From YahooMovies: J.J. Abrams and "Hamilton's" Lin-Manuel Miranda sing "Jabba Flow" for May the Fourth.
From YahooMovie: Jeremy Bulloch, the original Boba Fett, has given an interview.
From YahooTech: More set photos from Episode VIII - of the Millennium Falcon!
From Variety: GLAAD wants an openly gay character in the "Star Wars" film franchise.
From TheDailyBeast: Darth Vader is persona non grata at Star Wars event.
From ScreenRant: Episode VIII halfway through shooting.
From CNET: Director Rian Johnson posts two pics from the set of Episode VIII.
From YahooMovies: Daisy Ridley posts some of "Jedi training" for Episode 8 on Facebook.
From YahooMovies: In a Blu-ray extra for "The Force Awakens," see Ridley and Boyega in training.
From HelloGiggles: George Lucas has a theory that R2-D2 is the narrator of the entire Star Wars saga.
From iDigitalTimes: In Episode 8, Luke may be ditching the Jedi robes.
From EW: Dave Franco describes auditioning for young Han Solo.
From Deadline: Disney's search for an actor to play a young Han Solo may be down to one candidate, Alden Ehrenreich.
From: ScreenDaily: J.J. Abrams offers vague stuff on Rey's parents.
From HitFix: Obi-Wan wasn't supposed to do... originally.
From HitFix: Dinsey breaks ground on Star Wars theme parks.
From TheVerge: Mark Hamill was Daisy Ridley's "Yoda" during the filming of Episode 8.
From CBR: The Force Awakens was screen for about two dozen terminally ill fans.
From YahooNews: Adam Driver reveals why Kylo Ren went to the Dark Side.
From EW: J.J. Abrams explain's Kylo's table of ashes.
From Esquire: Everything that is known about Episode 8 so far.
From YahooNews: Oscar Isaac photo bombs Mark Hamill and Lupita Nyong'o.
From BuzzFeed: Star Wars baby names on the rise.
From HitFix: Did John Boyega drop a spoiler about Kelly Marie Tran in Episode 8.
From CBRSpinoff: In this clip from "The Force Awakens" blu-ray, John Boyega enters the Millennium Falcon for the first time.
From BusinessInsider: Here are descriptions of the scenes during Rey's strange vision with a transcription of the dialogue.
From YahooMovies: The documentary "Elstree 1976" interviews 10 "unsung heroes" who were there at the beginning of the original "Star Wars."
From EntertainmentWeekly: Darth Maul returns in "Star Wars Rebels."
From Variety: Harrison Fords says, "Don't do it!"
From Facebook: See Maz Kanata Blu-ray bonus clip.
From IndieWire: TFA is big at the Jameson Empire Awards.
From FTWCulture: Mark Hamill's birthday wishes to John Boyega causes freak-out.
From Movieweb: The search for "young Han Solo" is down to a handful of actors.
From SlashFilm: John Boyega visits a children's hospital in London in character as Finn.
From YahooMovies: Teaser for Blu-ray release reveals first table-read of script.
From Esquire: J.J. Abrams says this scene was a mistake. I thought it was odd at the time I saw it, but I didn't think of it as a mistake.
From Newsweek: Disney is planning many new Star Wars films - including Obi-Wan and Mace Windu films.
From BleedingCool: BB-8 will have his own comic strip, that will fun as a back-up feature in Marvel's Star Wars: Poe Dameron.
From TheWrap: Tony Dyson, one of the creators of R2-D2, dies at 68.
From CinemaBlend: Daisy Ridley talks filming with Mark Hamill.
From YahooMovies: New Han Solo and Maz Kanata details.
From Variety: Benecio del Toro and Laura Dern added to the cast of Episode VIII.
From USMagazine: The possible first scene of Episode 8 is teased.
From YahooMovies: John Boyega wins "Rising Star Award" at the 69th EE British Academy Film Awards.
From YahooNews: A Finn-Poe bromance?
From FlickeringMyth: Episode VIII begins filming; more Obi-Wan rumors.
From BoxOfficeMojo: "The Force Awakens" crosses $900 million domestically, the first film to do so.
From Variety: "The Force Awakens" passed $2 billion in total global box office.
From CinemaBlend: Yoda almost made a cameo in "The Force Awakens."
From TheGuardian: Gwendoline Christie says Capt. Phasma is coming back.
From YahooMovies: "The Force Awakens" arrives on Blu-ray April 5th, 2016.
From RollingStone: Rock musician/actor Rick Springfield has one of the largest Star Wars action figure collections in the world.
From SideshowToys: In case you haven't seen it, here is Adam Driver as Kylo Ren on "Saturday Night Live."
From TOH: Daisy Ridley has signed on to executive produce the documentary, "The Eagle Huntress."
From YahooMovies: TFA crosses $1 billion internationally.
From Polygon: See some of "The Force Awakens" without visual effects.
From YahooMovies: The director of Star Wars Episode 9 (Colin Trevorrow) drops hints about Rey's parentage.
From CinemaBlend: John Boyega is hitting the gym for Episode VIII.
From Variety: "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" sets a few records as it opens in China.
From Collider: Controversy ensues when "The Force Awakens" gets a best film nomination.
From CinemaBlend: A Poe/Finn romance?
From THR: J.J. Abrams responds to critics (kind of) who claim that TFA is a rip-off of the original Star Wars.
From YahooMovies: Lucasfilm confirms the identity of the First Order stormtrooper who yelled "Traitor" at Finn.
From MoviesdotCom: "The Force Awakens" has passed "Avatar" as the domestic box office champ.
From YahooNews: Samuel L. Jackson seems only mildly entertained by TFA.
From YahooMovies: It will happen today. "The Force Awakens" earned an estimated $8 million at the box office on Tues., Jan. 5th, giving it a North American haul of $758.2 million. The domestic box office record-holder is Avatar with $760 million. So being behind Avatar by less than $2 million means that TFA should become the record holder today, Wed., Jan. 6th, 2016.
From YahooNews: Because of Peter Mayhew's age (71), Lucasfilm had to cast a younger actor to play Chewbacca in more physically demanding scenes. Meet 29-year old basketball player, Joonas Suotamo.
From Variety: "The Force Awakens" moves past "Furious 7" and "Marvel's The Avengers."
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From HitFix: See "The Force Awakens" free this Wednesday, Jan. 6th.
From YahooMovies: Rare Instagram photos from Dan Mindel, the cinematographer of "The Force Awakens."
From ThePlaylist: More script reveals - a Jedi temple on fire.
From Polygon: "Ahch-To" is the name of the planet upon which Rey finds Luke.
From YahooMovies: TFA is within a day or so of passing "Avatar" as the highest grossing movie in domestic box office history (not adjusting for inflation).
From EntertainmentWeekly: New images of Kanata and Snope.
From YahooMovies: TFA sets a New Year's Day box office record with an estimated haul of $34.5 million. That beats the previous record holder, Avatar, which had $25.3 million on a New Year's Day that also happened to fall on a Friday.
From CinemaBlend: What Rey saw in her "vision."
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From Variety: Lucas backpedals on "white slavers" comments.
From SlashFilm: See the full Charlie Rose interview with George Lucas that includes "white slavers" and "retro movie" comments.
From Variety: As of Tuesday, December 27, 2016, the worldwide box office for "Rogue One" is at $615 million.
CARRIE FISHER:
From BleedingCool: Carrie Fisher dies at the age of 60, Tuesday morning, December 27, 2016.
From THR: Debbie Reynolds, the mother of Carrie Fisher, has died at the age of 84, Wednesday, December 28, 2016, one day after the death of her daughter.
From People: "I want to be with Carrie" were Debbie Reynold's last words according to her son, Todd Fisher.
From YahooStyle: Why she really hated the gold metal bikini in "Return of the Jedi."
From YahooNews: Debbie Reynolds speaks about the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher - our Princess Leia.
From Variety: Fisher reportedly finished her work on Star Wars Episode 8 before she died.
From TheWrap: Posted a little over an hour ago, Debbie Fisher, mother of Carrie Fisher, who suffered a heart attack about a day and a half ago, says that Carrie is in "stable condition."
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From Patreon: My review of "Rogue One."
From Deadline: "Rogue One" soars past $200 million.
From TheVerge: "Rogue One" had a different ending.
From ABC7: Gareth Edwards hopes for lasting cultural impact of "Rogue One."
From Polygon: Don't be afraid to talk about "Rogue One" and politics.
From Variety: "Rogue One" has $155 million opening weekend.
From CBR: Rebellions are built on hope. Why "Rogue One" matters now.
From YahooMovies: The inspiration for the "Star Wars" logo.
From Variety: $71 million in box office (North America) for "Rogue One" on Friday, Dec. 16th.
From Variety: "Rogue One" debuts with a massive $29 million Thursday night preview, the largest box office for a Thursday preview this year.
REVIEWS:
YahooMovies: From Variety by Peter Debruge.
YahooMovies - From AP by Lindsey Bahr - a dark exhilarating blast.
From Variety: "Rogue One" had its world premiere Saturday night, December 10, 2016 at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.
From YahooMovies: George Lucas apparently like "Rogue One," cause he wasn't to crazy about "The Force Awakens."
From YahooMovies: Disney screens 28 minutes of "Rogue One" for select reporters. SPOILER ALERT
From YahooFinance: There is a Star Wars boycott that some Dump supporters... I mean Trump supporters have taken too - #DumpStarWars
From YouTube: Felicity Jones, "Jyn Erso" in Rogue One, was recently on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" showing off her martial arts moves.
From CNET: There will be new and weird creatures in "Rogue One."
From Variety: Advance ticket sales for "Rogue One" go on sale Monday, November 27, 2016.
From YouTube: Third and final (supposedly) official "Rogue One" trailer.
From YahooMovies: Spoilers in third Rogue One trailer.
From Gamespot: International "Rogue One" trailer with new Darth Vader footage.
From YouTube: New official trailer - released for the Olympics.
From YouTube: "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" - Celebration Reel.
From ThePlaylist: New "Rogue One" poster.
From ScreenRant: "Rogue One" gets an official synopsis.
From YahooMovies: Jimmy Smits confirms that he will play "Bail Organa" in a cameo in "Rogue One." He originated the performance in "Attack of the Clones" and "Revenge of the Sith."
SPOILER - From Vulture: Jiang Wen spoils the fate of a character... maybe.
From YahooTech: Darth Vader is rumored to have a cameo in "Rogue One."
From YahooMovies: First "Rogue One" trailer is here!!!
From Moviesdotcom: A new trailer for "Rogue One" to drop next week.
From ShadowandAct: James Earl Jones to voice Darth Vader in "Rogue One."
From Collider: 16 early images from "Rogue One."
From ScreenRant: More details about Darth Vader's appearance in "Rogue One."
From TheWrap: Forest Whitaker's character in "Rogue One" is Saw Gerrera, a character that first appeared in the CGI-animated TV series, "Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
From ScreenRant: Dave Filoni, showrunner for "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," expresses pride at the fact that Saw Gerrera will appear in Rogue One.
From YahooNews: Darth Vader looms large over "Rogue One."
From EntertainmentWeekly: The true and false concerning "Rogue One" reshoots rumors.
From ScreenRant: The "Rogue One" reshoots rumor breakdowns.
From WeGotThisCovered: Rumors say the reshoots will feature a watered-down version of Darth Vader whoopin' a Rebel squad. Rumors also suggest that director Gareth Edwards is livid about the reshoots on "Rogue One."
From Wired: A week of Star Wars news, including "Rogue One" reshoots.
From YahooMovies: "Rogue One" reshoots will involve veteran stunt coordinator and second unit director, Simon Crane, and also, screenwriter, Tony Gilroy, who wrote three "Jason Bourne" movies.
From BleedingCool: The Rogue One reshoots are apparently to address character moments rather than the tone of the film.
From YahooNews: Disney orders reshoots for "Rogue One." I thought they wanted it to look like a war movie...
From YahooNews: Rumors say that Disney is not happy with "Rogue One."
From YahooMovies: A book preview allows details about characters to emerge.
From Collider: Mads Mikkelson reveals who is playing in "Rogue One."
From YahooNews: Boba Fett might be in Rogue One?
From MakingStarWars: The rumors about Forest Whitaker's character in "Rogue One" include that he might be a bounty hunter.
From Esquire: Union issues could further delay Episode 8.
From THR: Star Wars 8 moves from May 2017 to December 2017, which gives Rogue One more box office breathing room.
From YahooTech: Rumors of Darth Vader's return for "Rogue One," and even a CGI Tarkin.
From TMZ: Possible classic X-wings.
From StarWarsTime: Rogue One trailer to debut on "Captain America: Civil War."
From StarWarsSite: "Rogue One" page.
From SlashFilm: Rumors about specific Rogue One characters and more.
From Variety: "Rogue One" is the most anticipated movie of 2016, according to survey.
From ScreenRant: Ben Mendelsohn talks about being in this film.
From HitFix: What we know about Rogue One so far... not much really.
From Wikipedia: Rogue One page.
Apparently, the title is actually, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."
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Still talking about "The Force Awakens," Episode VIII and more:
From TMZ: Carrie Fisher suffers a heart attack on a plane.
From YahooMovies: 10 actors who have played Darth Vader.
From BleedingCool: Peter Sumner, an actor in the original Star Wars film, has died at the age of 74. He played Imperial officer, Lt. Pol Treidum.
From Variety: Emilia Clarke is the female lead in the "young Han Solo" spinoff Star Wars movie.
YahooNews: Darth Maul will get his first Star Wars comic book published by Marvel. He had a least a few when Dark Horse had the license to produce Star Wars comics.
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YahooMovies: Carrie Fisher reveals that she had an affair with Harrison Ford during the making of the original Star Wars film. Ford was 14 years older than Fisher and also married.
YahooCelebrity: Harrison Ford had an interesting reaction when Carrie Fisher told him that she was going to reveal their affair.
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From CinemaBlend: Han Solo movie may break some rules.
From ScreenRant: Rumors about Finn's recovery in Episode 8.
From SlashFilm: Warwick Davis to appear in Episode VIII, as he did in VII, and as he will in "Rogue One."
From YahooMovies: See rare concept art for the original "Star Wars" film.
From EW: TNT and TBS will have exclusive cable broadcast rights to "Star Wars" films for some time.
From Vulture: Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms a Star Wars anthology film for 2020.
From CinemaBlend: Lupita Nyong'o says that her character, Maz Kanata, will be in Episode 8.
From YahooNews: Adam Driver (Kylo Ren) praises director Rian Johnson on Episode 8.
From FlickeringMyth: Katee Sackhoff reprising her role on "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" for "Star Wars Rebels" Season 3.
From YouTube: Lucasfilm gifts this four-minute-plus VFX reel from "The Force Awakens."
From YahooNews: Mark Hamill lets a spoiler slip... Luke will be back for Episode 9.
From IndieWire: John Williams says that he will begin composing the score for Episode 8 in a few weeks.
From TheWrap: There is apparently a casting search for a young Lando Calrissian who will appear in the Han Solo spinoff movie.
From YahooMovies: The original Darth Vader - David Prowse - is not happy.
From CBR: From 2016 San Diego Comic-Con comes news that Episode VIII has officially wrapped production.
From YahooMovies: What we've learned about Episode VIII and Han Solo at "Star Wars Celebration" London.
From ThePlaylist: Rian Johnson talks Episode 8 at the "Star Wars Celebration" in London.
From BleedingCool: "Star Wars Rebels" Season 3 expands the universe.
From ScreenRant: Episode 8 almost finish production.
From VanityFair: Samuel L. Jackson talks about Mace Windu fan theories.
From DenofGeek: Mark Hamill hints at his future with Star Wars.
From ChicagoTribune: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is not happening in Chicago.
From YahooTech: Script lead for Episode 8 teases who Rey might be...
From ScreenRant: That Star Wars live-action series that never came to be was to be Emperor Palpatine's origin story.
From YahooMovies: Candace Payne a.k.a. "Chewbacca Mom" has her own custom made action figure.
From iDigitalTimes: Rian Johnson posts a picture of Luke's robe to Instagram.
From Collider: After six months, TFA has finished its domestic theatrical run, with a total box office of $936,662,225 million. That's good for #1 all-time (not adjusted for inflation, of course).
From YahooNews: "Chewbacca Mom" (Candace Payne) meets the real Chewbacca, actor Peter Mayhew.
From YahooNews: 3D-printed replicas of props from "The Force Awakens" to go on sale.
From CinemaBlend: A theory about the classic character who may have hurt the narrative of TFA.
From DenofGeek: The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (the Oscars people) have released on the web what may be the first trailer for "Return of the Jedi," then known as "Revenge of the Jedi."
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From HitFix: 39 years ago, Star Wars landed in movie theatres.
From YahooTV: Viral star, "Chewbacca Mom" (Candace Payne) joins J.J. Abrams on "The Late, Late Show" with James Corden.
From CNBC: This Chewbacca mask is selling out, perhaps because of a viral video.
From ScreenRant: Rumors about a confrontation between Luke and Rey against Kylo and the Knights of Ren.
From DenOfGeek: Episode 8 will be bigger and darker... according to cast members who are talking.
From YahooMovies: Jack O'Connell, one of the young actors interviewed for the role of young Han Solo, frustrated by the audition process.
From TheWrap: Young Han Solo is 26-year-old Aiden Ehrenreich ("Hail, Ceasar").
From YahooMovies: Harrison Ford says "wookie cookies" in new Star Wars Lego game.
From CinemaBlend: Boba Fett was originally going to have a much larger Star Wars role.
From YahooNews: President and Mrs. Obama shake their money-makers for Star Wars Day.
From TIME: A history of May the Fourth.
From YahooMovies: J.J. Abrams and "Hamilton's" Lin-Manuel Miranda sing "Jabba Flow" for May the Fourth.
From YahooMovie: Jeremy Bulloch, the original Boba Fett, has given an interview.
From YahooTech: More set photos from Episode VIII - of the Millennium Falcon!
From Variety: GLAAD wants an openly gay character in the "Star Wars" film franchise.
From TheDailyBeast: Darth Vader is persona non grata at Star Wars event.
From ScreenRant: Episode VIII halfway through shooting.
From CNET: Director Rian Johnson posts two pics from the set of Episode VIII.
From YahooMovies: Daisy Ridley posts some of "Jedi training" for Episode 8 on Facebook.
From YahooMovies: In a Blu-ray extra for "The Force Awakens," see Ridley and Boyega in training.
From HelloGiggles: George Lucas has a theory that R2-D2 is the narrator of the entire Star Wars saga.
From iDigitalTimes: In Episode 8, Luke may be ditching the Jedi robes.
From EW: Dave Franco describes auditioning for young Han Solo.
From Deadline: Disney's search for an actor to play a young Han Solo may be down to one candidate, Alden Ehrenreich.
From: ScreenDaily: J.J. Abrams offers vague stuff on Rey's parents.
From HitFix: Obi-Wan wasn't supposed to do... originally.
From HitFix: Dinsey breaks ground on Star Wars theme parks.
From TheVerge: Mark Hamill was Daisy Ridley's "Yoda" during the filming of Episode 8.
From CBR: The Force Awakens was screen for about two dozen terminally ill fans.
From YahooNews: Adam Driver reveals why Kylo Ren went to the Dark Side.
From EW: J.J. Abrams explain's Kylo's table of ashes.
From Esquire: Everything that is known about Episode 8 so far.
From YahooNews: Oscar Isaac photo bombs Mark Hamill and Lupita Nyong'o.
From BuzzFeed: Star Wars baby names on the rise.
From HitFix: Did John Boyega drop a spoiler about Kelly Marie Tran in Episode 8.
From CBRSpinoff: In this clip from "The Force Awakens" blu-ray, John Boyega enters the Millennium Falcon for the first time.
From BusinessInsider: Here are descriptions of the scenes during Rey's strange vision with a transcription of the dialogue.
From YahooMovies: The documentary "Elstree 1976" interviews 10 "unsung heroes" who were there at the beginning of the original "Star Wars."
From EntertainmentWeekly: Darth Maul returns in "Star Wars Rebels."
From Variety: Harrison Fords says, "Don't do it!"
From Facebook: See Maz Kanata Blu-ray bonus clip.
From IndieWire: TFA is big at the Jameson Empire Awards.
From FTWCulture: Mark Hamill's birthday wishes to John Boyega causes freak-out.
From Movieweb: The search for "young Han Solo" is down to a handful of actors.
From SlashFilm: John Boyega visits a children's hospital in London in character as Finn.
From YahooMovies: Teaser for Blu-ray release reveals first table-read of script.
From Esquire: J.J. Abrams says this scene was a mistake. I thought it was odd at the time I saw it, but I didn't think of it as a mistake.
From Newsweek: Disney is planning many new Star Wars films - including Obi-Wan and Mace Windu films.
From BleedingCool: BB-8 will have his own comic strip, that will fun as a back-up feature in Marvel's Star Wars: Poe Dameron.
From TheWrap: Tony Dyson, one of the creators of R2-D2, dies at 68.
From CinemaBlend: Daisy Ridley talks filming with Mark Hamill.
From YahooMovies: New Han Solo and Maz Kanata details.
From Variety: Benecio del Toro and Laura Dern added to the cast of Episode VIII.
From USMagazine: The possible first scene of Episode 8 is teased.
From YahooMovies: John Boyega wins "Rising Star Award" at the 69th EE British Academy Film Awards.
From YahooNews: A Finn-Poe bromance?
From FlickeringMyth: Episode VIII begins filming; more Obi-Wan rumors.
From BoxOfficeMojo: "The Force Awakens" crosses $900 million domestically, the first film to do so.
From Variety: "The Force Awakens" passed $2 billion in total global box office.
From CinemaBlend: Yoda almost made a cameo in "The Force Awakens."
From TheGuardian: Gwendoline Christie says Capt. Phasma is coming back.
From YahooMovies: "The Force Awakens" arrives on Blu-ray April 5th, 2016.
From RollingStone: Rock musician/actor Rick Springfield has one of the largest Star Wars action figure collections in the world.
From SideshowToys: In case you haven't seen it, here is Adam Driver as Kylo Ren on "Saturday Night Live."
From TOH: Daisy Ridley has signed on to executive produce the documentary, "The Eagle Huntress."
From YahooMovies: TFA crosses $1 billion internationally.
From Polygon: See some of "The Force Awakens" without visual effects.
From YahooMovies: The director of Star Wars Episode 9 (Colin Trevorrow) drops hints about Rey's parentage.
From CinemaBlend: John Boyega is hitting the gym for Episode VIII.
From Variety: "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" sets a few records as it opens in China.
From Collider: Controversy ensues when "The Force Awakens" gets a best film nomination.
From CinemaBlend: A Poe/Finn romance?
From THR: J.J. Abrams responds to critics (kind of) who claim that TFA is a rip-off of the original Star Wars.
From YahooMovies: Lucasfilm confirms the identity of the First Order stormtrooper who yelled "Traitor" at Finn.
From MoviesdotCom: "The Force Awakens" has passed "Avatar" as the domestic box office champ.
From YahooNews: Samuel L. Jackson seems only mildly entertained by TFA.
From YahooMovies: It will happen today. "The Force Awakens" earned an estimated $8 million at the box office on Tues., Jan. 5th, giving it a North American haul of $758.2 million. The domestic box office record-holder is Avatar with $760 million. So being behind Avatar by less than $2 million means that TFA should become the record holder today, Wed., Jan. 6th, 2016.
From YahooNews: Because of Peter Mayhew's age (71), Lucasfilm had to cast a younger actor to play Chewbacca in more physically demanding scenes. Meet 29-year old basketball player, Joonas Suotamo.
From Variety: "The Force Awakens" moves past "Furious 7" and "Marvel's The Avengers."
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From HitFix: See "The Force Awakens" free this Wednesday, Jan. 6th.
From YahooMovies: Rare Instagram photos from Dan Mindel, the cinematographer of "The Force Awakens."
From ThePlaylist: More script reveals - a Jedi temple on fire.
From Polygon: "Ahch-To" is the name of the planet upon which Rey finds Luke.
From YahooMovies: TFA is within a day or so of passing "Avatar" as the highest grossing movie in domestic box office history (not adjusting for inflation).
From EntertainmentWeekly: New images of Kanata and Snope.
From YahooMovies: TFA sets a New Year's Day box office record with an estimated haul of $34.5 million. That beats the previous record holder, Avatar, which had $25.3 million on a New Year's Day that also happened to fall on a Friday.
From CinemaBlend: What Rey saw in her "vision."
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From Variety: Lucas backpedals on "white slavers" comments.
From SlashFilm: See the full Charlie Rose interview with George Lucas that includes "white slavers" and "retro movie" comments.
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 to Host Record-Size Mark Hamill Event
That’s No Moon: Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 to Host Largest Mark Hamill Live Appearance Ever at Vivint Smart Home Arena
Vivint Smart Home Arena will allow more fans to attend Hamill’s only U.S. comic con appearance in 2016
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Force will be strong at the Vivint Smart Home Arena as Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 (http://saltlakecomiccon.com/) announced that the Mark Hamill panel will be held at the arena on Thursday, September 1, 2016.
“Mark Hamill is one of the most iconic stars of now three generations”
Tickets to Salt Lake Comic Con 2016, which provide free entry to the panel, are immediately available on the Salt Lake Comic Con website.
Vivint Smart Home Arena is home of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Utah Jazz. It seats 19,911 basketball fans and more than 20,000 for concerts. Since opening in October of 1991, the venue has hosted Olympic events during the Olympic Winter Games of 2002, concerts, arena league football, professional wrestling, hockey, motocross events, rodeos and a host of other events and activities.
Earlier this month, Salt Lake Comic Con announced that Mark Hamill is making his only U.S. comic con appearance in 2016 at Salt Lake Comic Con 2016. Hamill is best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars episodes IV-VI and most recently Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens. He has a leading role in Star Wars VIII, the upcoming epic space opera. He’s also a voice actor and the most popular voice of the Joker, beginning with Batman: The Animated Series and most recently as Batman: The Killing Joke.
Since announcing Hamill, fan response has been beyond stellar. The first round of photo ops and autograph packages sold out in record time and fans have been wanting more access to Mark Hamill, best known as Jedi Master Luke Skywalker and the Joker, the Clown Prince of Crime. He joins over 200 celebrity guests, voice actors, authors, comic creators, panelists, cosplayers, features and other entertainers across multiple fandoms and Xperiences for the 4th Annual Salt Lake Comic Con 2016.
“We’re excited that Mark is coming to Salt Lake Comic Con and know our fans are ecstatic too. But the response has been so strong that we had to do something to enable more fans to participate and experience Mark Hamill, one of the most important figures in the Star Wars Universe,” said Dan Farr, Salt Lake Comic Con Founder and Show Producer. “Our goal is to make all our fans dreams come true, and given fan response and input, we knew we needed to do something big. We had to make sure more fans had the experience they desired with Mark, and we’re happy that we could partner with Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment and Vivint Smart Home Arena to more than quadruple the amount of seating for fans at Mark’s panel.”
The panel will begin at 11:00 a.m. (time subject to change) on Thursday, September 1. For a complete schedule and to secure tickets to Salt Lake Comic Con 2016, which provide free entry to this panel, visit the Salt Lake Comic Con website. Anybody with a Salt Lake Comic Con ticket or press badge can get into the arena; details of final schedule and queuing will be available on the website next week on Mark Hamill’s guest page. A limited number of Mark Hamill Super Fan Packages are available here that include a photo op, pre-signed autograph, collectible badge and lanyard, and first entries into the panel.
“Mark Hamill is one of the most iconic stars of now three generations,” said Bryan Brandenburg, Salt Lake Comic Con Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer. “To have him at our convention is an honor. More and more celebrities of his caliber want to come to Salt Lake Comic Con to meet and engage with our amazing fans. It’s a tribute to this community that we’ve made Salt Lake City one of the premier comic con destinations in the world. We’re expecting Mark’s panel not only to be his largest live audience, but also the most attended celebrity panel in comic con history.”
Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 is September 1-3, 2016, at the Salt Palace Convention Center. For more information about Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 or to buy your ticket(s) now visit http://www.saltlakecomiccon.com/.
ABOUT SALT LAKE COMIC CON:
Salt Lake Comic Con is organized by Dan Farr Productions, in partnership with ABC4/CW30 of the Nexstar Broadcasting Group and was co-founded by Dan Farr and Bryan Brandenburg. Dan Farr Productions is an event and marketing group devoted to organizing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and partnering with premium celebrities and brands in the pop culture arena. Dan Farr Productions is dedicated to producing spectacular celebrations of popular culture that lead the market in providing exceptional and rewarding experiences for our consumers, fans, celebrity guests, vendors and partners. Find out more at: www.SaltLakeComicCon.com, www.abc4.com/.
Salt Lake Comic Con: http://www.saltlakecomiccon.com
Mark Hamill Guest page: http://www.saltlakecomiccon.com/portfolio-item/mark-hamill/
Salt Lake Comic Con Tickets: http://saltlakecomiccon.com/slcc-2016-tickets/
Salt Lake Comic Con Master Guest List: http://saltlakecomiccon.com/slcc16-master-guest-schedule/
Salt Lake Comic Con Xperiences: http://saltlakecomiccon.com/fanxperiences/
Vivint Smart Home Arena: http://www.vivintarena.com/
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Thursday, August 11, 2016
Mark Hamill to Appear at Salt Lake City Comic Con 2016
The Force Awakens in Salt Lake City: Mark Hamill Coming to Salt Lake Comic Con 2016
- Mark Hamill will make his only comic con appearance in the United States in 2016 at Salt Lake Comic Con on September 1 2016 -
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The search for Luke Skywalker will end at Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 (http://saltlakecomiccon.com/) as show organizers announced today that Mark Hamill will make his only comic con appearance in the United States in 2016 at Salt Lake Comic Con on September 1, 2016.
“For fans that felt a disturbance in the Force, it was Salt Lake Comic Con fans catching their breath when they heard Luke Skywalker is coming to Salt Lake City.”
Hamill is best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars episodes IV, V and VI and most recently Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens. He is a prolific voice actor and is easily as popular in the comic book world as the voice of the Joker, commencing with Batman: The Animated Series and as recently as Batman: The Killing Joke. In addition to Star Wars, Hamill’s other film roles include Corvette Summer, The Big Red One and Kingsman: The Secret Service.
At Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 Hamill will take photo ops with fans and provide autographs as well as a panel with 4,500 excited attendees. Click here for more information.
“Star Wars is one of our fans’ favorites and the fact that Mark is making his only U.S. comic con appearance in 2016 at our show is huge for us,” said Dan Farr, Salt Lake Comic Con Founder and Show Producer. “For fans that felt a disturbance in the Force, it was Salt Lake Comic Con fans catching their breath when they heard Luke Skywalker is coming to Salt Lake City.”
The Star Wars franchise began in 1977 with the release of Star Wars: A New Hope. In 1980 the second movie, The Empire Strikes Back was released, followed by Return of the Jedi in 1983. In 2012 The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm and announced a new trilogy, with the first film, Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens being released in 2015.
The Force Awakens is set 30 years after Return of the Jedi and focuses on the search for Luke Skywalker who disappeared after a student at his Jedi training school turns to the dark side, kills all the other students and destroys the school. The Force Awakens has grossed more than $2 billion in box office sales. Episode VIII is scheduled for release in 2017 and Hamill is back with a leading role.
Since 1977 the Star Wars saga has generated more than $6.4 billion, making it the fourth highest-grossing film series of all-time.
“We promised our fans that there were more guests to come and we’re delivering on that promise in a big way,” said Bryan Brandenburg, Salt Lake Comic Con Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer. “It says a lot about our attendees and the reputation we’ve built amongst celebrities that a star as big as Mark Hamill would make Salt Lake Comic Con his only United States comic con appearance in 2016. Star Wars: A New Hope is the Highest Grossing Film in history*. To bring in the movie’s top star of a film so successful is a tribute to how far we’ve come in a few short years.”
Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 is September 1-3, 2016 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. For more information about Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 or to buy your ticket(s) now, visit http://www.saltlakecomiccon.com/.
ABOUT SALT LAKE COMIC CON:
Salt Lake Comic Con is organized by Dan Farr Productions, in partnership with ABC4/CW30 of the Nexstar Broadcasting Group and was founded by Dan Farr and Bryan Brandenburg. Dan Farr Productions is an event and marketing group devoted to organizing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and partnering with premium celebrities and brands in the pop culture arena. Dan Farr Productions is dedicated to producing spectacular celebrations of popular culture that lead the market in providing exceptional and rewarding experiences for our consumers, fans, celebrity guests, vendors and partners. Find out more at: www.SaltLakeComicCon.com, www.abc4.com/.
Salt Lake Comic Con - http://www.saltlakecomiccon.com
Salt Lake Comic Con Tickets - http://saltlakecomiccon.com/slcc-2016-tickets/
Salt Lake Comic Con Master Guest List - http://saltlakecomiccon.com/slcc16-master-guest-schedule/
Salt Lake Comic Con Xperiences - http://saltlakecomiccon.com/fanxperiences/
* When adjusted for inflation, domestic box office, in the last 50 years
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Thursday, June 9, 2016
Fathom Events to Give "Batman: The Killing Joke" a Limited Theatrical Release
Highly Anticipated ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ Coming to Select Movie Theaters July 25 Only, Starring ‘Batman: The Animated Series’ Actors Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill
Fathom Events, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment Bring Acclaimed Graphic Novel to Life
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The dark journey into insanity begins as “Batman: The Killing Joke” gets the big-screen treatment for one night on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. local time. Fathom Events, in partnership with Warner Bros., is teaming up with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment to bring the acclaimed graphic novel-turned-film to select cinemas nationwide.
“Batman: The Killing Joke” reunites the foundation of “Batman: The Animated Series” with Bruce Timm returning as executive producer, and actors Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprising their seminal roles as Batman and The Joker, respectively. In addition to the animated feature, audience members will get to experience a special introduction from Mark Hamill plus a never-before-seen documentary about how Hamill was cast in this project and what the role means to him as an actor and a fan. The event will conclude with a special behind-the-scenes look at how the Joker’s memorable, yet disturbing song and dance number was recreated for this feature.
.@FathomEvents News: See Graphic Novel Batman #TheKillingJoke Come to Life on the Big Screen for One Night
Tickets for “Batman: The Killing Joke” can be purchased online beginning Friday, June 17, 2016 by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
Based on the acclaimed DC graphic novel of the same name, Batman: The Killing Joke takes a journey into the dark psyche of the Clown Prince of Crime – from his humble beginnings as a struggling comedian to his fateful encounter with Batman that changes both of their lives forever. Years later, and now escaped from Arkham Asylum, The Joker devises a plan to prove that one bad day can make anyone as insane as he is – setting his sights on Commissioner Gordon. It’s up to the Dark Knight to put a stop to The Joker’s latest scheme and save one of Gotham City’s finest. Following a gripping prologue introducing Barbara Gordon’s heroic adventures alongside Batman as Batgirl, Batman: The Killing Joke stays true to the authentic tale that has held fans’ imaginations for nearly three decades – spotlighting the birth of a Super-Villain, the fortitude of a Super Hero and the punchline that will leave you speechless.
In addition to Conroy and Hamill, the feature also stars the voices of Tara Strong (Teen Titans; Batman: Arkham games) as Barbara Gordon and Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, RoboCop) as Commissioner Gordon. Sam Register and Bruce Timm are executive producers. Benjamin Melniker and Michael Uslan (The Dark Knight films, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice) are executive producers. Alan Burnett serves as co-producer.
“Fathom Events is thrilled to be able to bring ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ to movie theaters across the country so fans can see it on the big screen,” Fathom Events Vice President of Studio Relations Tom Lucas said. “Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment have created an amazing production based on a beloved graphic novel, and we’re honored to be a part of this release.”
“Fans have been clamoring for a theatrical release of the popular DC Universe Original Movies, and the highly anticipated ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ presented a perfect opportunity to work with Fathom Events to bring the fans’ wishes to fruition for this special, limited release,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the event cinema distribution arm of AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) (known collectively as AC JV, LLC), the three largest movie theater circuits in the U.S., and is recognized as the leading distributor of alternative content. It offers a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in movie theaters nationwide that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, dance and theatre productions such as the Bolshoi Ballet and National Theatre Live’s Hamlet, sporting events like FS1 Presents USA v Mexico, concerts with Roger Waters and One Direction, the TCM Presents classic film series and faith-based events such as The Drop Box and Four Blood Moons. Fathom Events also takes audiences behind the scenes and offers unique extras including audience Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. In addition, Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live and pre-recorded events to 885 locations and 1,348 screens in 181 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.:
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.
Batman and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and ©DCComics. (s16)
About DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics in the world.
About Warner Bros. Animation
Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. WBA’s TV series include Be Cool Scooby-Doo!, Bunnicula, Justice League Action, Teen Titans Go!, The Tom and Jerry Show, Wabbit – A Looney Tunes Production for Cartoon Network, Mike Tyson Mysteries for Adult Swim and the forthcoming Green Eggs and Ham for Netflix. As the home of the iconic animated characters from the DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films — including the DC Universe Animated Original Movies — for DVD. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
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Friday, April 15, 2016
Review: Retro "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is Kind of Like a Reboot
[This review was originally posted on Patreon.]
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Running time: 135 minutes (2 hours, 15 minutes)
MPAA – PG-13 for sci-fi action violence
DIRECTOR: J.J. Abrams
WRITERS: Lawrence Kasdan and J.J. Abrams, and Michael Arndt (based on characters created by George Lucas)
PRODUCERS: J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, and Kathleen Kennedy
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Dan Mindel ASC, BSC (D.o.P.)
EDITORS: Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey
COMPOSER: John Williams
Academy Award nominee
SCI-FI/FANTASY/ACTION/ADVENTURE/DRAMA
Starring: Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, Oscar Isaac, Peter Mayhew, Lupita Nyong'o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Gwendoline Christie, Anthony Daniels, Max von Sydow, Greg Grunberg, Ken Leung, Warwick Davis, and Mark Hamill
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a 2015 science fiction-fantasy action film directed by J. J. Abrams. It is the seventh installment in the Star Wars film series, which began with the 1977 Oscar-winning film, Star Wars, created by George Lucas. The Force Awakens is set 30 years after the events depicted in Return of the Jedi (1983). This film follows a desert scavenger, a renegade stormtrooper, and an X-wing fighter pilot as they fight a new enemy, which is personified by a young dark warrior who is strong with the Force.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens approximately 30 years after the Rebel Alliance's defeat of the Galactic Empire and the destruction of the second Death Star. However, the most famous hero of that battle, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), the last Jedi, has since disappeared. The First Order has risen from the remains of the Empire, and is led by the mysterious Supreme Commander Snoke (Andy Serkis), who has two immediate goals. He wants to destroy the New Republic (which was created by the Rebel Alliance) and its military wing, The Resistance, and will use his super-weapon, Starkiller Base, commanded by General Hux (Domhnall Gleeson), to do so.
To find Skywalker, Snope has tasked Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), a young dark warrior who is strong with the Force. Ren's search for information about Skywalker's whereabouts has led him to the desert planet, Jakku. There, Ren has a confrontation with a Resistance pilot, Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), which troubles a young First Order stormtrooper, FN-2187 (John Boyega), who is a witness to Dameron's capture.
Meanwhile, an astromech droid, BB-8, escapes into the Jakku night. BB-8 eventually meets Rey (Daisy Ridley), a young scavenger who will be the key to getting BB-8 and the crucial information he holds to the Resistance. And legends of the past, Han Solo (Harrison Ford), General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher), and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) will help her.
Truthfully, I am in love with the new Star Wars characters, especially Rey and Finn (known by his First Order masters as FN-2187). I have also found a place in my heart for Poe, Kylo Ren, General Hux, Maz Kanata (Lupita Nyong'o), and the actors playing them. I have added BB-8 to my beloved droid duo of R2-D2 and C-3PO. I think that Daisy Ridley as Rey and John Boyega as Finn are among the best actors ever to appear in a Star Wars film, and the script allows them to give what may very well be two of the best dramatic performances every given in this franchise.
On the other hand, the movie itself is odd. I love Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but not unconditionally. I have to admit that I have mixed emotions because this is the first Star Wars film that George Lucas has not directed (and he directed four of them) or at least guided to fruition. Thus, a part of me wants to see this film as fan-fiction.
Lucas himself has described Star Wars: The Force Awakens as “retro,” and he is not far from the truth. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is filled with visuals and a narrative that are similar and practically copy the first Star Wars (also known as Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope). At times, The Force Awakens seems like a remake and semi-re-imagining of the original film, or, if you want to be cruel, you can call it a rehash of the best moments from the beginnings of Star Wars. I would not be surprised if Walt Disney Studios (the new owners of Star Wars) and the filmmakers intended Star Wars: The Force Awakens to be a reboot of the franchise, a fresh start after the much-maligned “prequel films,” but a reboot that is grounded in the original trilogy.
Whatever one might say about the prequel films (The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith), they were ambitious. Star Wars: The Force Awakens merely seeks to entertain and to thrill. It is escapist entertainment like no other – just as Star Wars was back in 1977. There was nothing like Star Wars, and its simple story, filled with universal themes, resonated with audiences. That is true of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I found myself exhilarated, and I often could not take my eyes off the screen. I laughed and some scenes even tried to make me cry.
As I edit this, it has been over two weeks since I saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I have thought about it often, and I put off writing this review. I have read other reviewers' opinions. A writer for The Village Voice called it “the third good Star Wars” movie. I think it is the fourth best Star Wars movie, behind the original three films, and a little ahead of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.
I think I need to warm up more to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which might happen after repeated viewings. Still, I think the future is bright for the new films. Right now, I'd follow Rey, Finn, Poe, BB-8, and even Kylo Ren anywhere, and my favorite Star Wars character is back. Regardless of the story, the characters are the ones I have always loved. I am glad that some of the classic ones are back and that they have brought cool new ones with them.
8 of 10
A
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Edited on Thursday, April 14, 2016
NOTES:
2016 Academy Awards, USA: 5 nominations: “Best Achievement in Film Editing” (Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey), “Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score” (John Williams), “Best Achievement in Sound Mixing” (Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio, and Stuart Wilson), “Best Achievement in Sound Editing” (Matthew Wood and David Acord), and Best Achievement in Visual Effects” (Roger Guyett, Pat Tubach, Neal Scanlan, and Chris Corbould)
2016 BAFTA Awards: 1 win: “Best Achievement in Special Visual Effects” (Chris Corbould, Roger Guyett, Paul Kavanagh, and Neal Scanlan); 3 nominations: “Best Production Design” (Rick Carter, Darren Gilford, and Lee Sandales), “Best Original Music” (John Williams), and “Best Sound” (David Acord, Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio, Matthew Wood, and Stuart Wilson)
The text is copyright © 2016 Leroy Douresseaux. All Rights Reserved. Contact this site for reprint and syndication rights and fees.
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Thursday, December 31, 2015
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" - A Negromancer Link-O-Rama - Update #243
Posted by Leroy Doureseaux - on Patreon.
[I will shut down this post on Thursday, December 31, 2015. I will open a new post, "Star Wars: Rogue One," on Friday, January 1, 2016, but I will continue to post about The Force Awakens as necessary. Thank you all for visiting - Leroy]
From Negromancer: My "The Force Awakens" review.
From YahooNews: Lucas ain't feeling "The Force Awakens."
From Polygon: The story behind the baton-wielding stormtrooper that yelled "Traitor" at Finn.
From YahooTech: 5 intriguing ideas cut from the film.
From YahooTV: More speculation of Rey. Is she Han and Leia's daughter?
From BluRayCom: Blu-ray release on April 5, 2015?
From ScreenRant: Dissecting the meanings of Kylo Ren's name.
From YahooMovies: Ranking the Star Wars movies.
From Variety: 21 reasons TFA deserves every dollar.
From Variety: Smashes Christmas Day box office record.
From Variety: Vatican newspaper gets its hate-on.
From ScreenRant: The return of Anakin?
From Vox: Reboot the prequels?
From YahooTech: There are critics who do not like "The Force Awakens."
From CinemaBlend: Captain Phasma will get more screen time in Ep. 8.
From Polygon: J.J. says the script for Episode VIII is so good...
From BGR: Will Han Solo come back in some form?
From YahooTech: Who are Rey's parents... and grandparents?
From YahooMovies: The "Associated Press Entertainer of the Year" is "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
From VillageVoice: "The Force Awakens" inspires right-bloggers.
From YahooMovies: The Ultimate Force Awakens FAQ, and it is quite good.
From YahooTV: Carries Fisher to Daisy Ridley - don't go through the crew...
From HitFix: Carrie's infamous "Good Morning America" interview.
From YahooMovies: Ewan McGregor has a cameo.
From BusinessInsider: Harrison Ford made a mint for returning for "The Force Awakens" and will make more.
From YahooNews: Is "The Phantom Menace" more ambitious than "The Force Awakens."
From BusinessInsider: Theories about Rey's parents.
From YahooNews: J.J. says that Alec Guinness is in TFA.
From TheWrap: Without China, TFA falls short of breaking global and foreign box office records set by Jurassic Park earlier this year.
From BoxOfficeMojo: "The Force Awakens" has the largest single day opening, $120 million, including the $57 million from Thursday night showing. The film has also set other box office records.
From HollywoodLife: 5 biggest spoilers in the film. (SPOILERS)
From Variety: $72.7 at international box office.
From YahooMovies: Daniel Craig's has a cameo as a member of the First Order. (SPOILERS)
From YahooMovies: Record setting opening night on Thursday.
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From VillageVoice: Amy Nicholson calls TFA the third good Star Wars film.
From TheVox: A not exactly glowing review by Todd VanDerWerff.
From THR: Todd McCarthy reviews the film WITH spoilers.
From NYT: Manohla Dargis reviews for The New York Times.
From TheVerge: A spoiler free review by Bryan Bishop.
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From YahooMovies: Star Wars: The Force Awakens - the second teaser/trailer.
From YouTube: Star Wars: The Force Awakens - the first teaser/trailer.
From Instagram: A 15-second clip from the film that is a straight tease.
From TheVerge: The new trailer is here.
From SlashFilm: Eeeek! Japanese trailer has new footage.
From Deadline: Chinese trailers with lots of new footage and dialogue!
From TechCrunch: There is a new TV spot... with new footage!!!
From YouTube: TV Spot #1
From YouTube: TV Spot #2
From YouTube: TV Spot #3
From TheVerge: TV Spot #4
From YouTube: TV Spot #5
From YouTube: TV Spot #6
From YouTube: TV Spot #7
From YouTube: TV Spot #8
From YouTube: TV Spot #9
From Facebook: "All the Way" TV spot (#10).
From YouTube: TV Spot #11
From YouTube: TV Spot #12
From YouTube: TV Spot #13
From YouTube: TV Spot #14
From YouTube: TV Spot #15 - Oscar Isaac introduces the clip in Spanish.
From YouTube: TV Spot #16
From YouTube: TV Spot #17
From YouTube: TV Spot #18
From YouTube: TV Spot #19
From YouTube: TV Spot #20
From YouTube: TV Spot #21
From YouTube: "In 5 days" spot.
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From YouTube: The long version of the Chewbacca BB-8 Verizon commercial: "A better network as explained by Star Wars.
From YouTube: C-P30 and R2-D2 meet BB-8 in commercial for "Priority."
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From YahooNews: Angry fans who want the return of the Expanded Universe (Star Wars Legends) threaten to spoil the film if they don't get their way.
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From YahooNews: Katie Couric talks to John Boyeag.
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From YahooMovies: The Rey toy reveal freak-out.
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From Vulture: Harrison Ford snuck into a preview.
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From YahooMovies: Actors replay their expressions from watching the movie.
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From IMDb: Actors describe their characters in "The Force Awakens."
From YahooNews: Lupita Nyong'o talks a little about Maz Kanata.
From THR: J.J. suggests Ava DuVernay for future Star Wars film.
From Deadline: Spielberg thought it should be J.J. Abrams.
From YahooMovies: Beastie Boys and "Lost" influence the name of new Star Wars character.
From YahooMovies: Robert Downey, Jr. mentors John Boyega.
From YahooMovies: Kylo Ren is a mess and other press junket reveals.
From YahooMovies: Abrams talks about the best way to watch the movie.
From Deadline: New character posters featuring Finn and Poe Dameron.
From CinemaBlend: Lucas has seen "The Force Awakens."
From YahooTV: Who is Supreme Leader Snoke?
From RollingStone: The magazine's in-depth feature on Star Wars.
From HitFix: Speculation on Vader's helmet.
From Mashable: Harrison Ford saw the film and likes it.
From YahooTV: J.J. talks to Howard Stern.
From HitFix: "The Force Awakens" soundtrack listing.
From YahooNews: The new planets are revealed.
From Variety: It's official: PG-13 for "sci-fi action violence."
From Variety: Win tickets to the Los Angeles or London premiere.
From Variety: More commentary from Lucas.
From CheatSheet: A essay about Lucas' "displeasure" at being left out of the making of Episode 7.
From YahooMovies: Why do people care what this bitch said?
From Deadline: John Boyega trying to manage expectations.
From CBS: The network's morning news airs part of an interview Charlie Rose conducted with George Lucas. The rest of the interview will air in December in conjunction with the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, which Lucas is receiving.
From CinemaBlend: Meet the "Starkiller Base."
From YahooNews: More about Lupita Nyong'o's character "Maz Kanata."
From YahooGames: Don't call her princess.
From YahooGames: Stills to be published in Entertainment Weekly reveal a few things.
From YahooNews: Still more EW stills.
From FlickeringMyth: Supreme Leader Snoke?
From CinemaBlend: What is Daisey Ridley going to do on opening day?
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From Hitfix: Daniel Fleetwood died just days after getting a special screening of "The Force Awakens."
From TheVerge: Dying fan sees unedited version of "The Force Awakens."
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From SideshowCollectibles: Cause you want to see it again. Plus 10 moments worth experiencing again.
From SideshowCollectibles: See the new posters.
From FlickeringMyth: Will Yoda return?
From TheCheatSheet: More speculation on why Luke was left out of second trailer.
From FlickeringMyth: No more trailers, says J.J.
From CinemaBlend: The Luke Skywalker/Kylo Ren theory.
From YahooNews: Stormtroopers mass at Great Wall of China.
From CinemaBlend: 10 things Cinema Blend noticed about the new trailer.
From Hitfix: See Daisy Ridley's reaction to the latest trailer.
From CinemaBlend: Boyega flips over latest trailer.
From TheWrap: Crashing results from being trying to buy tickets online.
From SheKnows: Sad Star Wars boycott. It is put on by people who certainly will see the film.
From Forbes: The new "Star Wars" is not for you, fanboy.
From Variety: New (and final) poster revealed; tickets on sale Monday; trailer during Monday Night Football (Oct. 19th).
From YahooFinance: Netflix is negotiating to get the rights to "The Force Awakens."
From CinemaBlend: 136 minutes long; that's the rumor about TFA's run time.
From YahooMovies: New Star Wars characters accidentally unveiled.
From YahooNews: Rumor about Michael B. Jordan and Boba Fett solo movie.
From YahooMovies: John Boyega brushes past the haters.
From THR: "The Force Awakens" gets a date for its world premiere, December 14, 2015 - in Los Angeles, CA.
From YahooNews: Full trailer / final trailer due this month? Oct. 19th?
From Cinelinx: Lots of speculation about Finn.
From ScreenRant: New rumors: Skywalkers and Finn.
From YahooNews: Admiral Ackbar will be in "The Force Awakens."
From BleedingCool: More Hayden Christensen rumors.
From YahooNews: Rumors about Max Von Sydow's character in "The Force Awakens."
From THR: Script made Boyega cry.
From YahooNews: Hayden Christensen rumors about Episode 8.
From YahooNews: Disney might release the original theatrical cuts of the original Star Wars trilogy.
From YahooMovies: Star Wars film artifacts on auction.
From IGNAsia: Mark Hamill in Ireland to film Episode VIII?
From ScreenRant: A character guide with the website's own evaluations and speculations.
From ScreenRant: Trading cards may release more tidbits, especially about Rey.
From CinemaBlend: Rumor is that there will be a post-credit scene on "The Force Awakens."
From Comicvine: How Marvel Comics' "Shattered Empire" comic book connects to "The Force Awakens."
From Forbes: What is more important? That "The Force Awakens" be a big hit or be really good?
From TheGuardian: Anthony Daniels on secrecy and playing C-3PO.
From iDigitalTimes: Finn and Rey revealed?
From YahooMovies: 33 of the coolest new Star Wars items.
From YahooMovies: A first look at "The Force Awakens" toys.
From YahooTech: Meet the high-tech BB-8 from Sphero.
From Collider: A new villains international poster.
From YahooMovies: An article about the 15-seconds of heavenly tease.
From YahooGames: Kylo Ren is not a Sith!
From YahooMovies: Toy leak reveals Zuvio.
From YahooMakers: Young girl bullied for being a girl who likes Star Wars gets a special Stormtrooper suit.
From CheatSheet: They think they have good news about Han Solo solo film.
From HitFix: "The Force Awakens" heroes make cover of "Empire" magazine.
From Collider: "The Force Awakens" villains make cover of "Empire" magazine.
From CinemaBlend: Maz Kanata may stay under wraps until release of film.
From FlickeringMyth: Early concept art for Maz Kanata, the motion-capture character played by Lupita Nyong'o.
From YahooMovies: Oscar Isaac was a Lando fan.
From YahooMovies: John Boyega and the rest of the cast had lots of fun on the set.
From IndieRevolver: Concept art for the "Knights of Ren," that may also have been early designs for Kylo Ren.
From IndieRevolver: The first real good look at Luke Skywalker as will possibly be in "The Force Awakens.
From Collider: Abrams on Captain Phasma.
From FlickeringMyth: D23 interview with Abrams and cast.
From Collider: Initial cut of "The Force Awakens" is 124 minutes long (2 hours, 4 minutes).
From Variety: Cast photo from "Rogue One."
From HitFix: D23 exclusive Star Wars poster reveals something about Finn.
From AccessHollywood: New Star Wars details revealed at D23.
From EW: Entertainment Weekly goes whole hog on coverage of "The Force Awakens."
From YahooMovies: Some info on some character names from "The Force Awakens."
From YahooBeauty: CoverGirl launching "Star Wars" makeup line.
From YahooMovies: "Anakin" as a baby name.
From Toybox: Micro Machines returning for "The Force Awakens."
From EpochTimes: Rumors about the relationship between the villians.
From YahooMovies: Mark Hamill gives the best autographs.
From YahooMovies: No midi-chlorians.
From ScreenRant: SPOILER: In "Rogue One," Felicity Jones' character might be Boba Fett's daughter.
From EntertainmentWeekly: J.J. Abrams apparently broke his back trying to help Harrison on the set of "The Force Awakens."
From Cinelinx: Rumors of a Star Wars/Netflix deal on a live-action series or more than one abound.
From IBTimes: Tie-Fighter upgrades?
From YahooMovies: Michael Jackson wanted to be Jar Jar Banks.
From Variety: Benecio Del Toro for "Star Wars Episode 8."
From TheVerge: Leaked excerpt of the book, Star Wars: Aftermath, which is set immediately after the events of Return of the Jedi.
From FlickeringMyth: John Boyega shares image of Finn and Chewbacca in action together.
From TechCrunch: All in on this Rancor cosplay.
From YahooMovies: Amy Schumer does the metal bikini.
From ScreenRant: Han Solo back story revealed in The Force Awakens?
From CinemaBlend: Production Darren Gilford talks about the lengths to which J.J. Abrams went to connect his film to the original trilogy.
From Fortune: A short article on Star Wars sequels, spinoffs and re-releases.
From YahooMovies: Video of Princess Leia's return and more in the "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" behind-the-scenes video from ET. You must watch this..
From THR: Comic-Con 2015 panel footage raises questions.
From YahooMovies: Some advice Harrison Ford gave to Daisy Ridley.
From YahooMovies: Watch entire San Diego Comic-Con 2015 "Star Wars" panel.
From YahooMovies: Return of Harrison Ford...
From YahooFinance: Star Wars Comic-Con panel video offers surprises.
From Collider: Colin Trevorrow is rumored to be the choice to direct Star Wars IX. Trevorrow directed the box office smash, Jurassic World.
From Variety: May the donuts be with you.
From YahooMovies: Debut of new TIE fighter that is supposed to be huge.
From SunTimes: Darth Vader to make an appearance in "Rogue One."
From YahooMovies: Who and what from The Force Awakens will be at 2015 Comic-Con International.
From THR via YahooMovies: The LEGO Movie team of Chris Miller and Phil Lord are reportedly directing a Han Solo standalone Star Wars film.
From CinemaBlend: Donnie Yen for Episode 8.
From CinemaBlend: Marvel Comics ' "Star Wars: Shattered Empire" fills in some of the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.
From ScreenRant: Rey Solo... maybe or maybe not.
From CinemaBlend: Ewan McGregor down to come back.
From CinemaBlend: A new look Stormtrooper.
From MakingStarWars: Alan Dean Foster talks (a little) about writing novelization of The Force Awakens.
From MakingStarWars: Concept art for Han Solo, Poe, and Finn.
From CinemaBlend: Ken Leung is reportedly a cast member in "The Force Awakens."
From HitFix: 177 days until...
From IBT: Greg Grunberg's role revealed.
From CinemaBlend: Keeping The Force Awaken screenplay secret.
From Examiner: J.J. Abrams friend, actor, and The Force Awakens actors says the film is awesome.
From Hitfix: 179 days until... a look at "Star Wars Rebels" and a hint at a future duel between Darth Vader and Ben Kenobi.
From SlashFilm: Forest Whitaker for "Rogue One."
From FlickeringMyth: The week in Star Wars, ending June 20th, 2015.
From FlickeringMyth: New clip from the first episode of "Star Wars Rebels" Season 2.
From TechnoBuffalo: Leaked photos reveal the return of old friends.
From FlickeringMyth: Two new photos from The Force Awakens... maybe.
From Deadline via YahooTV: John Boyega has signed with talent agency WME.
From FlickeringMyth: A possible first look at Princess Leia in The Force Awakens.
From IBT: Who is Captain Phasma - some spoiler filled (maybe) answers.
From GuardianUK: A legend died recently, Christopher Lee. IMDb lists well over 200 TV and film credits for him, and two of those were in Star Wars films (as Dooku).
From EW: Star Wars toy peeks.
From FlickeringMyth: Daisy Ridley hints at parentage of Rey
From Toybox: Possible first look at new Stormtrooper action figure.
From CinemaBlend: Billie Lourd, the daughter of Carrie Fisher, says that she does not play Princess Leia's daughter in The Force Awakens.
From ThePlaylist: Han shot first - at least according to an early draft of the Star Wars script.
From ScreenRant: C-3PO with a red arm?
From SideshowCollectibles: Everything you need to know about The Force Awakens from the "Hot Toys" people.
From YahooGames: The "Original Trilogy" novels retold, beginning September 2015.
From YahooGames: Han Solo married?
From YahooMovies: I didn't know that there was a short film shown before The Empire Strikes Back, when it was first released back in 1980. I actually saw it back then, but I arrived late and the movie had already been started for about 5 minutes at least. Anyway, the short, entitled Black Angel, is being turned into a full-length film.
From YahooGames: Andy Serkis will play a character named Supreme Leader Snoke.
From CinemaBlend: A look at Lupita Nyong'o's character Maz Kanata via conceptual art.
From YahooMovies: John Boyega is a total Star Wars nerd.
From TheVox: Lightsaber colors explained.
From Mashable: Madame Tusands in London prepares to open Star Wars exhibition.
From YahooTV: No Princess Leia flashback in "The Force Awaken" ... or so she says.
From HuffingtonPost: More girls in Star Wars says little Miss Hanks.
From TheVox: Someone has found the "best" version of the original Star Wars.
From YahooMovies: Vanity Fair covers "The Force Awakens."
From AccessHollywood: More about the Vanity Fair shoot.
From YahooGames: More on Disney not using George Lucas' treatment for a new trilogy.
From YahooMovies: Episode VII's six confirmed new characters
From YahooMovies: Disney wary of Star Wars overload.
From Variety: The first merchandise from "The Force Awakens" hits stores September 4th, 2015.
From HuffingtonPost: "Chewie, we're home."
From Toybox: BB-8 has his own teaser toy website.
From ScreenRant: Who is the narrator in Trailer #2? Is Luke or... the son of Luke.
From YahooMovies: At Star Wars Celebration - Mark Hamill talks about being wary of J.J. Abrams and about a pivotal meeting with George Lucas.
From IGN: At Star Wars Celebration - fans learns what could have been had "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" not been cancelled. Some episodes would taken place after Revenge of the Sith.
From BleedingCool: Alan Dean Foster, the master of adapting science fiction films into novels, is writing the novelization of "The Force Awakens."
From YahooMovies: Yes, the release of the second trailer caused a fan freak out.
From CinemaBlend: The Empire and Rebel Alliance get new names.
From YahooTech: So how does that awesome little droid, BB-8, work?
From YahooMovies: What crashed that Star Destroyer in the second teaser.
From YahooMovies: 6 surprises as secrets from the second trailer/teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
From CinemaBlend: 7 big moments in the second teaser that you may have missed.
From YahooMovies: 5 scenes from second trailer that remind us of original trilogy.
From GuardianUK: Second trailer returns to franchise's strengths.
From YahooMovies: How much it costs to get an autograph or take a picture with a Star Wars personality.
From YahooFinance: Second teaser confirms one leaked plot detail... spoiler alert!
From Polygon: A closer look at the villain's costume and lightsaber.
From YahooTV: Fun with the fake Carrie Fisher/William Shatner feud.
From YahooMovies: George Lucas on corporate movie making and Episode VII.
From YahooGames: See the trailer for the hot "Star Wars: Battlefront" game, due November 2015.
From YahooMovies: "The Force Awakens" design team talks about designing the next generation.
From TechnBuffalo: Darth Vader returns for Season Two of "Star Wars Rebels."
From YahooMovies: 30 million views of "The Force Awakens" Trailer #2 in first 24 hours.
[I will shut down this post on Thursday, December 31, 2015. I will open a new post, "Star Wars: Rogue One," on Friday, January 1, 2016, but I will continue to post about The Force Awakens as necessary. Thank you all for visiting - Leroy]
From Negromancer: My "The Force Awakens" review.
From YahooNews: Lucas ain't feeling "The Force Awakens."
From Polygon: The story behind the baton-wielding stormtrooper that yelled "Traitor" at Finn.
From YahooTech: 5 intriguing ideas cut from the film.
From YahooTV: More speculation of Rey. Is she Han and Leia's daughter?
From BluRayCom: Blu-ray release on April 5, 2015?
From ScreenRant: Dissecting the meanings of Kylo Ren's name.
From YahooMovies: Ranking the Star Wars movies.
From Variety: 21 reasons TFA deserves every dollar.
From Variety: Smashes Christmas Day box office record.
From Variety: Vatican newspaper gets its hate-on.
From ScreenRant: The return of Anakin?
From Vox: Reboot the prequels?
From YahooTech: There are critics who do not like "The Force Awakens."
From CinemaBlend: Captain Phasma will get more screen time in Ep. 8.
From Polygon: J.J. says the script for Episode VIII is so good...
From BGR: Will Han Solo come back in some form?
From YahooTech: Who are Rey's parents... and grandparents?
From YahooMovies: The "Associated Press Entertainer of the Year" is "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
From VillageVoice: "The Force Awakens" inspires right-bloggers.
From YahooMovies: The Ultimate Force Awakens FAQ, and it is quite good.
From YahooTV: Carries Fisher to Daisy Ridley - don't go through the crew...
From HitFix: Carrie's infamous "Good Morning America" interview.
From YahooMovies: Ewan McGregor has a cameo.
From BusinessInsider: Harrison Ford made a mint for returning for "The Force Awakens" and will make more.
From YahooNews: Is "The Phantom Menace" more ambitious than "The Force Awakens."
From BusinessInsider: Theories about Rey's parents.
From YahooNews: J.J. says that Alec Guinness is in TFA.
From TheWrap: Without China, TFA falls short of breaking global and foreign box office records set by Jurassic Park earlier this year.
From BoxOfficeMojo: "The Force Awakens" has the largest single day opening, $120 million, including the $57 million from Thursday night showing. The film has also set other box office records.
From HollywoodLife: 5 biggest spoilers in the film. (SPOILERS)
From Variety: $72.7 at international box office.
From YahooMovies: Daniel Craig's has a cameo as a member of the First Order. (SPOILERS)
From YahooMovies: Record setting opening night on Thursday.
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From VillageVoice: Amy Nicholson calls TFA the third good Star Wars film.
From TheVox: A not exactly glowing review by Todd VanDerWerff.
From THR: Todd McCarthy reviews the film WITH spoilers.
From NYT: Manohla Dargis reviews for The New York Times.
From TheVerge: A spoiler free review by Bryan Bishop.
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From YahooMovies: Star Wars: The Force Awakens - the second teaser/trailer.
From YouTube: Star Wars: The Force Awakens - the first teaser/trailer.
From Instagram: A 15-second clip from the film that is a straight tease.
From TheVerge: The new trailer is here.
From SlashFilm: Eeeek! Japanese trailer has new footage.
From Deadline: Chinese trailers with lots of new footage and dialogue!
From TechCrunch: There is a new TV spot... with new footage!!!
From YouTube: TV Spot #1
From YouTube: TV Spot #2
From YouTube: TV Spot #3
From TheVerge: TV Spot #4
From YouTube: TV Spot #5
From YouTube: TV Spot #6
From YouTube: TV Spot #7
From YouTube: TV Spot #8
From YouTube: TV Spot #9
From Facebook: "All the Way" TV spot (#10).
From YouTube: TV Spot #11
From YouTube: TV Spot #12
From YouTube: TV Spot #13
From YouTube: TV Spot #14
From YouTube: TV Spot #15 - Oscar Isaac introduces the clip in Spanish.
From YouTube: TV Spot #16
From YouTube: TV Spot #17
From YouTube: TV Spot #18
From YouTube: TV Spot #19
From YouTube: TV Spot #20
From YouTube: TV Spot #21
From YouTube: "In 5 days" spot.
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From YouTube: The long version of the Chewbacca BB-8 Verizon commercial: "A better network as explained by Star Wars.
From YouTube: C-P30 and R2-D2 meet BB-8 in commercial for "Priority."
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From YahooNews: Angry fans who want the return of the Expanded Universe (Star Wars Legends) threaten to spoil the film if they don't get their way.
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From YahooNews: Katie Couric talks to John Boyeag.
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From YahooMovies: The Rey toy reveal freak-out.
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From Vulture: Harrison Ford snuck into a preview.
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From YahooMovies: Actors replay their expressions from watching the movie.
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From IMDb: Actors describe their characters in "The Force Awakens."
From YahooNews: Lupita Nyong'o talks a little about Maz Kanata.
From THR: J.J. suggests Ava DuVernay for future Star Wars film.
From Deadline: Spielberg thought it should be J.J. Abrams.
From YahooMovies: Beastie Boys and "Lost" influence the name of new Star Wars character.
From YahooMovies: Robert Downey, Jr. mentors John Boyega.
From YahooMovies: Kylo Ren is a mess and other press junket reveals.
From YahooMovies: Abrams talks about the best way to watch the movie.
From Deadline: New character posters featuring Finn and Poe Dameron.
From CinemaBlend: Lucas has seen "The Force Awakens."
From YahooTV: Who is Supreme Leader Snoke?
From RollingStone: The magazine's in-depth feature on Star Wars.
From HitFix: Speculation on Vader's helmet.
From Mashable: Harrison Ford saw the film and likes it.
From YahooTV: J.J. talks to Howard Stern.
From HitFix: "The Force Awakens" soundtrack listing.
From YahooNews: The new planets are revealed.
From Variety: It's official: PG-13 for "sci-fi action violence."
From Variety: Win tickets to the Los Angeles or London premiere.
From Variety: More commentary from Lucas.
From CheatSheet: A essay about Lucas' "displeasure" at being left out of the making of Episode 7.
From YahooMovies: Why do people care what this bitch said?
From Deadline: John Boyega trying to manage expectations.
From CBS: The network's morning news airs part of an interview Charlie Rose conducted with George Lucas. The rest of the interview will air in December in conjunction with the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, which Lucas is receiving.
From CinemaBlend: Meet the "Starkiller Base."
From YahooNews: More about Lupita Nyong'o's character "Maz Kanata."
From YahooGames: Don't call her princess.
From YahooGames: Stills to be published in Entertainment Weekly reveal a few things.
From YahooNews: Still more EW stills.
From FlickeringMyth: Supreme Leader Snoke?
From CinemaBlend: What is Daisey Ridley going to do on opening day?
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From Hitfix: Daniel Fleetwood died just days after getting a special screening of "The Force Awakens."
From TheVerge: Dying fan sees unedited version of "The Force Awakens."
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From SideshowCollectibles: Cause you want to see it again. Plus 10 moments worth experiencing again.
From SideshowCollectibles: See the new posters.
From FlickeringMyth: Will Yoda return?
From TheCheatSheet: More speculation on why Luke was left out of second trailer.
From FlickeringMyth: No more trailers, says J.J.
From CinemaBlend: The Luke Skywalker/Kylo Ren theory.
From YahooNews: Stormtroopers mass at Great Wall of China.
From CinemaBlend: 10 things Cinema Blend noticed about the new trailer.
From Hitfix: See Daisy Ridley's reaction to the latest trailer.
From CinemaBlend: Boyega flips over latest trailer.
From TheWrap: Crashing results from being trying to buy tickets online.
From SheKnows: Sad Star Wars boycott. It is put on by people who certainly will see the film.
From Forbes: The new "Star Wars" is not for you, fanboy.
From Variety: New (and final) poster revealed; tickets on sale Monday; trailer during Monday Night Football (Oct. 19th).
From YahooFinance: Netflix is negotiating to get the rights to "The Force Awakens."
From CinemaBlend: 136 minutes long; that's the rumor about TFA's run time.
From YahooMovies: New Star Wars characters accidentally unveiled.
From YahooNews: Rumor about Michael B. Jordan and Boba Fett solo movie.
From YahooMovies: John Boyega brushes past the haters.
From THR: "The Force Awakens" gets a date for its world premiere, December 14, 2015 - in Los Angeles, CA.
From YahooNews: Full trailer / final trailer due this month? Oct. 19th?
From Cinelinx: Lots of speculation about Finn.
From ScreenRant: New rumors: Skywalkers and Finn.
From YahooNews: Admiral Ackbar will be in "The Force Awakens."
From BleedingCool: More Hayden Christensen rumors.
From YahooNews: Rumors about Max Von Sydow's character in "The Force Awakens."
From THR: Script made Boyega cry.
From YahooNews: Hayden Christensen rumors about Episode 8.
From YahooNews: Disney might release the original theatrical cuts of the original Star Wars trilogy.
From YahooMovies: Star Wars film artifacts on auction.
From IGNAsia: Mark Hamill in Ireland to film Episode VIII?
From ScreenRant: A character guide with the website's own evaluations and speculations.
From ScreenRant: Trading cards may release more tidbits, especially about Rey.
From CinemaBlend: Rumor is that there will be a post-credit scene on "The Force Awakens."
From Comicvine: How Marvel Comics' "Shattered Empire" comic book connects to "The Force Awakens."
From Forbes: What is more important? That "The Force Awakens" be a big hit or be really good?
From TheGuardian: Anthony Daniels on secrecy and playing C-3PO.
From iDigitalTimes: Finn and Rey revealed?
From YahooMovies: 33 of the coolest new Star Wars items.
From YahooMovies: A first look at "The Force Awakens" toys.
From YahooTech: Meet the high-tech BB-8 from Sphero.
From Collider: A new villains international poster.
From YahooMovies: An article about the 15-seconds of heavenly tease.
From YahooGames: Kylo Ren is not a Sith!
From YahooMovies: Toy leak reveals Zuvio.
From YahooMakers: Young girl bullied for being a girl who likes Star Wars gets a special Stormtrooper suit.
From CheatSheet: They think they have good news about Han Solo solo film.
From HitFix: "The Force Awakens" heroes make cover of "Empire" magazine.
From Collider: "The Force Awakens" villains make cover of "Empire" magazine.
From CinemaBlend: Maz Kanata may stay under wraps until release of film.
From FlickeringMyth: Early concept art for Maz Kanata, the motion-capture character played by Lupita Nyong'o.
From YahooMovies: Oscar Isaac was a Lando fan.
From YahooMovies: John Boyega and the rest of the cast had lots of fun on the set.
From IndieRevolver: Concept art for the "Knights of Ren," that may also have been early designs for Kylo Ren.
From IndieRevolver: The first real good look at Luke Skywalker as will possibly be in "The Force Awakens.
From Collider: Abrams on Captain Phasma.
From FlickeringMyth: D23 interview with Abrams and cast.
From Collider: Initial cut of "The Force Awakens" is 124 minutes long (2 hours, 4 minutes).
From Variety: Cast photo from "Rogue One."
From HitFix: D23 exclusive Star Wars poster reveals something about Finn.
From AccessHollywood: New Star Wars details revealed at D23.
From EW: Entertainment Weekly goes whole hog on coverage of "The Force Awakens."
From YahooMovies: Some info on some character names from "The Force Awakens."
From YahooBeauty: CoverGirl launching "Star Wars" makeup line.
From YahooMovies: "Anakin" as a baby name.
From Toybox: Micro Machines returning for "The Force Awakens."
From EpochTimes: Rumors about the relationship between the villians.
From YahooMovies: Mark Hamill gives the best autographs.
From YahooMovies: No midi-chlorians.
From ScreenRant: SPOILER: In "Rogue One," Felicity Jones' character might be Boba Fett's daughter.
From EntertainmentWeekly: J.J. Abrams apparently broke his back trying to help Harrison on the set of "The Force Awakens."
From Cinelinx: Rumors of a Star Wars/Netflix deal on a live-action series or more than one abound.
From IBTimes: Tie-Fighter upgrades?
From YahooMovies: Michael Jackson wanted to be Jar Jar Banks.
From Variety: Benecio Del Toro for "Star Wars Episode 8."
From TheVerge: Leaked excerpt of the book, Star Wars: Aftermath, which is set immediately after the events of Return of the Jedi.
From FlickeringMyth: John Boyega shares image of Finn and Chewbacca in action together.
From TechCrunch: All in on this Rancor cosplay.
From YahooMovies: Amy Schumer does the metal bikini.
From ScreenRant: Han Solo back story revealed in The Force Awakens?
From CinemaBlend: Production Darren Gilford talks about the lengths to which J.J. Abrams went to connect his film to the original trilogy.
From Fortune: A short article on Star Wars sequels, spinoffs and re-releases.
From YahooMovies: Video of Princess Leia's return and more in the "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" behind-the-scenes video from ET. You must watch this..
From THR: Comic-Con 2015 panel footage raises questions.
From YahooMovies: Some advice Harrison Ford gave to Daisy Ridley.
From YahooMovies: Watch entire San Diego Comic-Con 2015 "Star Wars" panel.
From YahooMovies: Return of Harrison Ford...
From YahooFinance: Star Wars Comic-Con panel video offers surprises.
From Collider: Colin Trevorrow is rumored to be the choice to direct Star Wars IX. Trevorrow directed the box office smash, Jurassic World.
From Variety: May the donuts be with you.
From YahooMovies: Debut of new TIE fighter that is supposed to be huge.
From SunTimes: Darth Vader to make an appearance in "Rogue One."
From YahooMovies: Who and what from The Force Awakens will be at 2015 Comic-Con International.
From THR via YahooMovies: The LEGO Movie team of Chris Miller and Phil Lord are reportedly directing a Han Solo standalone Star Wars film.
From CinemaBlend: Donnie Yen for Episode 8.
From CinemaBlend: Marvel Comics ' "Star Wars: Shattered Empire" fills in some of the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.
From ScreenRant: Rey Solo... maybe or maybe not.
From CinemaBlend: Ewan McGregor down to come back.
From CinemaBlend: A new look Stormtrooper.
From MakingStarWars: Alan Dean Foster talks (a little) about writing novelization of The Force Awakens.
From MakingStarWars: Concept art for Han Solo, Poe, and Finn.
From CinemaBlend: Ken Leung is reportedly a cast member in "The Force Awakens."
From HitFix: 177 days until...
From IBT: Greg Grunberg's role revealed.
From CinemaBlend: Keeping The Force Awaken screenplay secret.
From Examiner: J.J. Abrams friend, actor, and The Force Awakens actors says the film is awesome.
From Hitfix: 179 days until... a look at "Star Wars Rebels" and a hint at a future duel between Darth Vader and Ben Kenobi.
From SlashFilm: Forest Whitaker for "Rogue One."
From FlickeringMyth: The week in Star Wars, ending June 20th, 2015.
From FlickeringMyth: New clip from the first episode of "Star Wars Rebels" Season 2.
From TechnoBuffalo: Leaked photos reveal the return of old friends.
From FlickeringMyth: Two new photos from The Force Awakens... maybe.
From Deadline via YahooTV: John Boyega has signed with talent agency WME.
From FlickeringMyth: A possible first look at Princess Leia in The Force Awakens.
From IBT: Who is Captain Phasma - some spoiler filled (maybe) answers.
From GuardianUK: A legend died recently, Christopher Lee. IMDb lists well over 200 TV and film credits for him, and two of those were in Star Wars films (as Dooku).
From EW: Star Wars toy peeks.
From FlickeringMyth: Daisy Ridley hints at parentage of Rey
From Toybox: Possible first look at new Stormtrooper action figure.
From CinemaBlend: Billie Lourd, the daughter of Carrie Fisher, says that she does not play Princess Leia's daughter in The Force Awakens.
From ThePlaylist: Han shot first - at least according to an early draft of the Star Wars script.
From ScreenRant: C-3PO with a red arm?
From SideshowCollectibles: Everything you need to know about The Force Awakens from the "Hot Toys" people.
From YahooGames: The "Original Trilogy" novels retold, beginning September 2015.
From YahooGames: Han Solo married?
From YahooMovies: I didn't know that there was a short film shown before The Empire Strikes Back, when it was first released back in 1980. I actually saw it back then, but I arrived late and the movie had already been started for about 5 minutes at least. Anyway, the short, entitled Black Angel, is being turned into a full-length film.
From YahooGames: Andy Serkis will play a character named Supreme Leader Snoke.
From CinemaBlend: A look at Lupita Nyong'o's character Maz Kanata via conceptual art.
From YahooMovies: John Boyega is a total Star Wars nerd.
From TheVox: Lightsaber colors explained.
From Mashable: Madame Tusands in London prepares to open Star Wars exhibition.
From YahooTV: No Princess Leia flashback in "The Force Awaken" ... or so she says.
From HuffingtonPost: More girls in Star Wars says little Miss Hanks.
From TheVox: Someone has found the "best" version of the original Star Wars.
From YahooMovies: Vanity Fair covers "The Force Awakens."
From AccessHollywood: More about the Vanity Fair shoot.
From YahooGames: More on Disney not using George Lucas' treatment for a new trilogy.
From YahooMovies: Episode VII's six confirmed new characters
From YahooMovies: Disney wary of Star Wars overload.
From Variety: The first merchandise from "The Force Awakens" hits stores September 4th, 2015.
From HuffingtonPost: "Chewie, we're home."
From Toybox: BB-8 has his own teaser toy website.
From ScreenRant: Who is the narrator in Trailer #2? Is Luke or... the son of Luke.
From YahooMovies: At Star Wars Celebration - Mark Hamill talks about being wary of J.J. Abrams and about a pivotal meeting with George Lucas.
From IGN: At Star Wars Celebration - fans learns what could have been had "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" not been cancelled. Some episodes would taken place after Revenge of the Sith.
From BleedingCool: Alan Dean Foster, the master of adapting science fiction films into novels, is writing the novelization of "The Force Awakens."
From YahooMovies: Yes, the release of the second trailer caused a fan freak out.
From CinemaBlend: The Empire and Rebel Alliance get new names.
From YahooTech: So how does that awesome little droid, BB-8, work?
From YahooMovies: What crashed that Star Destroyer in the second teaser.
From YahooMovies: 6 surprises as secrets from the second trailer/teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
From CinemaBlend: 7 big moments in the second teaser that you may have missed.
From YahooMovies: 5 scenes from second trailer that remind us of original trilogy.
From GuardianUK: Second trailer returns to franchise's strengths.
From YahooMovies: How much it costs to get an autograph or take a picture with a Star Wars personality.
From YahooFinance: Second teaser confirms one leaked plot detail... spoiler alert!
From Polygon: A closer look at the villain's costume and lightsaber.
From YahooTV: Fun with the fake Carrie Fisher/William Shatner feud.
From YahooMovies: George Lucas on corporate movie making and Episode VII.
From YahooGames: See the trailer for the hot "Star Wars: Battlefront" game, due November 2015.
From YahooMovies: "The Force Awakens" design team talks about designing the next generation.
From TechnBuffalo: Darth Vader returns for Season Two of "Star Wars Rebels."
From YahooMovies: 30 million views of "The Force Awakens" Trailer #2 in first 24 hours.
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