Update: The Force is really with Disney. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has collected an estimated $57 million at the box office just on domestic Thursday night showings. That beats the $43.5 million record set by “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: part 2.” “The… Read More »Star Wars The Force Awakens enters the record books, shares more featurettes
The cast of Star Wars: The Force Awakens joins Jimmy Fallon and The Roots for an epic a cappella rendition of a “Star Wars” medley. The video debuted on last night’s “Tonight Show” and features Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie,… Read More »Cast of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” join Jimmy Fallon & The Roots in “Star Wars” Medley tribute
JJ Abrams had a Galaxy sized problem to solve in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” how to re-launch a cherished movie franchise in a way that respected the past while still being relevant to modern movie going audiences. Episode VII had to do all that… Read More »Star Wars: The Force Awakens – my spoiler-free review
The original Star Wars film had no grand opening. It only played at 35 theaters for opening weekend. But eventually all the stars did the turn out for George Lucas’ mega-blockbuster and the movie industry was changed forever. Tonight’s Hollywood premiere for “Star Wars: The… Read More »Star Wars: The Force Awakens World Premiere Red Carpet Livestream Replay
I’m a fan of the IMAX format, the original format, not those mini-screen IMAX ‘experience’ theaters. So I was happy to hear that J.J. Abrams decided to film a sequence in IMAX for Episode VII. (link) A new featurette was just released with Abrams and… Read More »Star Wars: The Force Awakens IMAX Featuette
The seventh episode of Star Wars premiers tonight in Hollywood. It’s expected to take over multiple theaters including the Disney owned El Capitan Theater, the nearby Dolby Theater, and the home of many previous Star Wars premieres, the Chinese Theatre. Invited guests got a note… Read More »Last minute Star Wars: The Force Awakens news
If you’ve been trying to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios after 4pm lately, you’ve probably run into big problems with crowds and parking. The final season of the “Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights” means many people are trying to add an evening visit or two… Read More »Disney’s Hollywood Studios extends hours with “Symphony in the Stars” Fireworks
It’s getting down to less than a week until Star Wars: The Force Awakens is playing for fans in theaters. As one of those fans, I’m staying away from any more spoilers between now and when I get to see the film. But that doesn’t… Read More »“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Cast Asked to Sing Film’s Theme Song, Hilarity Ensues.