Hollywood was abuzz this morning with the news that Ron Howard will be taking over the director’s chair for the new Lucasfilm Star Wars Han Solo spinoff film. This marks the first time that Howard has been involved with a Star Wars film and the first time an Oscar-winning director will try
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Directorial Changes Announced for Upcoming Untitled Han Solo Film
Lucasfilm has just announced that currently untitled Han Solo film will have a directorial change. Here is the statement that was released today from Lucasfilm and Phil Lord and Christopher Miller: “Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are talented filmmakers who have assembled an incredible cast and crew, but it’s become clear that
Production Officially Begins On Han Solo Movie
An official title hasn’t been announced but production has begun on the upcoming Han Solo movie. The shooting name is Red Cup (a play on the lead character’s name). The screenplay for the Han Solo movie is penned from father-son duo Lawrence Kasdan and Jon Kasdan and will focus on
Woody Harrelson Officially Joins Stand Alone Han Solo Film
The rumors have been confirmed, Woody Harrelson is going to be joining the cast of the stand-alone Han Solo film. Lucasfilm confirmed the casting this morning after trade reports broke the news that a deal was close last week. The film’s directors, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (best known for
Woody Harrelson In Talks For Han Solo Star Wars Film
In Star Wars gossip from a galaxy far, far away… Rumor has it Woody Harrelson is in talks to join the Han Solo spin off film. Disney hasn’t officially commented on the rumors. The film is set to begin production this month and will premiere in theaters May 25, 2018. Alden
Dress Like a Wookie with Chewbacca Leggings
I did it all for the wookie, the wookie pants that is. How epically awesome are these Chewbacca Leggings though, I mean brrwhhhaargh!!! These officially licensed Star Wars women’s leggings feature a print of Chewie’s fur and costume. The are a super soft velvet material and perfect for everyday wear! These would
Disney is closer to finding a young Han Solo
In January, a short list was released for actors in consideration to play young Han Solo in the upcoming 2018 Star Wars anthology movie about Han Solo’s life prior to what we see in “A New Hope.” The actors on that short list were Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Dave Franco, Jack
Han Solo ‘Star Wars’ Spinoff Gets a Pair of Directors
Disney has been looking for someone strong enough to pull the ears of a Gundark to head their new Han Solo origin film set as part of the Star Wars anthology series and it looks like they have found not one, but two directors for the movie. Disney announced Tuesday that
Star Wars Anthology Brings Us The Story Of Boba Fett
Rumors have been confirmed about the Star Wars 2nd anthology film which is said to focus on Boba Fett. Star Wars fans know Boba Fett as a notorious bounty hunter. Trained by Jango Fett, Boba Fett has worked with the Empire, captured Han Solo under assignment with Jabba the Hutt
Coming Soon: Marvel Star Wars Comics!
Marvel and Lucas Films Ltd. are teaming up to bring you an ongoing series focusing on the Star Wars universe. The comic series takes place after Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV) immediately after the destruction of the first Death Star. Some of our favorite characters will be revisited, such
Carrie Fisher Reveals Start Date For ‘Star Wars Episode 7’
In a recent interview with TV Guide, Carrie Fisher may have let it slip when the expected filming for ‘Episode VII’ would begin. She says that she, Mar Hamill, and Harrison Ford will all be back on set in “March or April.” While nothing has officially been confirmed through Disney,
Club Penguin: Star Wars Takeover
Disney’s Club Penguin is the #1 virtual world for kids. Club Penguin is calling players to help save a galaxy far, far away in the the Star Wars™ Takeover Event. On July 25, members can train to become a Jedi Master, thwart Darth Herbert and obliterate the Death Star. While
Disney Plans New ‘Star Wars’ Film Every Year Starting in 2015
As of last October, we knew that a new ‘Star Wars’ trilogy was happening, as was announced when Disney purchased Lucasfilm. At the time, all we knew was that the new series would start with ‘Star Wars Episode VII’, and that the film will be directed by J.J. Abrams, which
Billy Dee Williams Set to Appear at Star Wars Weekends 2013 at Hollywood Studios
Today we’re pleased to announce that everyone’s favorite galactic smuggler, gambler and scoundrel will temporarily leave Cloud City and board the Millennium Falcon with a course set for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as actor Billy Dee Williams returns to Star Wars Weekends for the 2013 edition. Williams, a fan favorite for
