There were a lot of cool moments at the D23 Expo, but surprisingly little new information was released concerning the new Star Wars film, Episode VII: The Force Awakens. We did get to hear from a number of cast members in the movie and not… Read More »Disney releases Drew Struzan “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” poster at D23 Expo
Dust off that fedora, there’s life in the Indiana Jones franchise yet. In between dropping details of future Star Wars films, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, let Vanity Fair know that while they haven’t started on writing a script, they are talking about the next film.… Read More »Lucasfilm President confirms new Indiana Jones movie planned
When Disney acquired Lucasfilm, all eyes immediately focused on the Star Wars property. After all, fans were eager to wash out the bad taste of the prequels. Then things got interesting. With rumors that the original cast were coming, Star Wars fans were thrown into a fever pitch of excitement.
Of course we now know that Luke, Leia, and Han are coming back. At what cost though? A year ago, there was a rumor that for Harrison, that meant another Indiana Jones. The story goes that as part of his negotiations for piloting the Falcon one more time, he leveraged Disney to start production on Indiana Jones 5.
There has been little news up until now. Bob Iger has commented that they are simply pacing themselves. After Crystal Skull, who can blame them. It still seems Disney is looking for a story though.
For me, this is incredibly encouraging. That Disney is taking their time is huge for me. I love the Indiana Jones movies and I think there really isn’t anything like them in cinema. While Crystal Skull was ultimately a let down, it still felt like an Indiana Jones movie. It gave me the same sense of excitement and everything. This was then dashed upon the rocks but still, it satisfied a need.Read More »Does Disney have big plans for Indiana Jones?
Galactic Dispatch 103432: Han Solo was on an extended vacation from the Galaxy Far Far Away after breaking his leg when the door of the Millennium Falcon fell unexpectedly. Chewie had no comment, but was heard to chuckle a bit. Solo can outfly any ship,… Read More »“Star Wars: Episode VII” resumes production after injured Harrison Ford returns
The cast of Star Wars: Episode VII gathered with Director J.J. Abrams in London to do the first read through of the script. I am happy to see many of the original stars will be returning including Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels,… Read More »Star Wars: Episode VII Cast Introduced
Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker will be back in the Star Wars sequels, and played by the original actors. Carrie Fisher was quoted in a TV Guide article that she is due on the set of the next Star Wars film as soon… Read More »Carrie Fisher On Way To Set of New Star Wars Film Soon, Ford and Hamill Too