George Lucas: ‘I Don’t Really Have Much To Do’ As ‘Consultant’ On Star Wars: Episode VII

By: Erin O’Sullivan – Access Hollywood George Lucas will be involved in the making of “Star Wars: Episode VII,” but from somewhat of a distance. Access Hollywood caught up with the legend at the Governor’s Awards on Saturday, where he explained what his duties as a “consultant” on the highly-anticipated seventh film will be, following Disney‘s acquisition of Lucasfilms. “[If the filmmakers ask],’Who’s this guy?’ … Continue reading George Lucas: ‘I Don’t Really Have Much To Do’ As ‘Consultant’ On Star Wars: Episode VII

UPDATED: Potential Star Wars Episode VII Director: ‘I Will Hopefully Make It Not Suck’

By:  Katey Rich UPDATE: Colin Trevorrow has spoken up, once again via Film School Rejects, and confirmed what we feared: he’s not, in fact, talking about Star Wars here. Your guess is as good as ours as to what other popular series with a massive mythology he might be referring to. Read the original article below for the full details. Of all the names that have surfaced … Continue reading UPDATED: Potential Star Wars Episode VII Director: ‘I Will Hopefully Make It Not Suck’

Could Star Wars Episode VII Be Directed By An Indie Newcomer?

By: Kristy Puchko Buckle up, gang, because with Disney buying Lucasfilm and assuring three new Star Wars movies, we will be facing an onslaught of rumors of who might dare take the helm for years to come. Movie fans have already thrown out their picks, which include such major names as Christopher Nolan, David Fincher and Joss Whedon, but now a curious rumor suggests that … Continue reading Could Star Wars Episode VII Be Directed By An Indie Newcomer?

Watch Campaign Video For Brad Bird Directing Star Wars Episode VII

By: Kristy Puchko It’s Election Day in America, and while many of us are glued to television screens and computer monitors hungry for the latest polls, reports of lines at polling places, and a barrage of commentary from friends, foes and celebrities, there’s someone already looking ahead to our future. Well, I mean, aside from the candidates. The Unlearning Channel has an eye on 2015, when Star … Continue reading Watch Campaign Video For Brad Bird Directing Star Wars Episode VII

Conviction (Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi: Book 7)

Okay, yeah I love this series. These books are amazing. What I liked about this book was that finally Luke is starting to see the hope in Vestara turning to the side of light. Instead of being an admonishing ass, as he has been, he had some growth in this novel. I mean think of it, Luke’s Skywalkers father of Lord Vader, and yet he … Continue reading Conviction (Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi: Book 7)

Star Wars Episode VII To Be An Original Story With An Older Luke Skywalker?

By: Eric Eisenberg Star Wars fans are desperate to know everything they can about the recently announce new trilogy. Who will be the one to direct Episode VII, which is due on in 2015? Who is going to write the script? How much creative influence is George Lucas going to have? While those are all very big questions, there is an even bigger one floating … Continue reading Star Wars Episode VII To Be An Original Story With An Older Luke Skywalker?

Will Indiana Jones Return At Disney?

By:  Eric Eisenberg Everyone in the world is suddenly buzzing about Star Wars. This afternoon it was announced that The Walt Disney Company has signed a deal to acquire Lucasfilm, the company founded by George Lucas, and will be moving forward with the Star Wars franchise, planning to release Episode VII in 2015 and more sequels beyond that. But fans know that Star Wars isn’t the only major franchise held by Lucasfilm – … Continue reading Will Indiana Jones Return At Disney?

So Disney Has Become Palpatine, Good to Know

Disney has always had delusions of grandeur, yup, we all knew that but it’s gone beyond Han Solo’s charming egotism and turned into Palpatine insanity. I think it’s fair to say that Disney, or as I like to call it, the Mouse Corporation, has officially gone over to the dark side and wants to make everything one with the Empire. The Sith will rule entertainment. … Continue reading So Disney Has Become Palpatine, Good to Know

George Lucas Says He’s Retiring

By: Kristy Puchko George Lucas may well be one of the most controversial figures in modern moviemaking. His unwavering devotees declare that he is a groundbreaking genius who not only created an incredible six-part space saga, but also validated the science fiction genre. His detractors, however, insist he’s spent the latter half of his career undermining his early glory and destroying his legacy. Both sides … Continue reading George Lucas Says He’s Retiring