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  ‘Stars Wars VII’ Producers Discuss Line Between Secrecy & Spoilers

  ‘Star Wars Episode VII’, producers discuss the fine line between feeding fans information and having spoilers leak out all over the Internet.

  by H. Shaw-Williams | 10 hours ago9 Comments

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  J.J. Abrams Planned ‘Star Trek’ TV Show; Rights Issues Led to Jump to ‘Star Wars’?

  Did J.J. Abrams agree to direct ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ to create the full multi-platform experience he planned for ‘Star Trek’ (which included a new TV series)? We analyze and break down the story.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 14 hours ago24 Comments

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  Brad Bird On Turning Down ‘Star Wars’, Ideas For ‘The Incredibles 2′

  Confirming that he was approached about directing ‘Star Wars: Episode VII,’ Brad Bird explains passing on the franchise, and his thoughts on an ‘Incredibles’ sequel.

  by Andrew Dyce | 1 day ago32 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ to Film in the UK; Draws Inspiration from Original Movies

  Lucasfilm has confirmed that ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ will be partly shot in the UK, similar to both the prequel and original trilogy.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 7 days ago69 Comments

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  J.J. Abrams is Focused on ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′; Not Involved with Spinoff Films

  Director J.J. Abrams says he is concentrating on making ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ a success, but is not involved with planning future spinoff movies.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 8 days ago59 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ May Begin Filming by Early 2014

  Producer Bryan Burk says that ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ could begin production by early 2014, depending on issues related to script development and scheduling.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 11 days ago18 Comments

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  Simon Kinberg talks ‘Star Wars’ Spinoffs and Standalone Movies

  Simon Kinberg, one of the screenwriters working on the ‘Star Wars’ spinoff and standalone movies, talks about becoming a part of the iconic sci-fi franchise.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 11 days ago18 Comments

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  J.J. Abrams Wants John Williams to Compose ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ Score

  Director J.J. Abrams says that he expects ‘Star Wars’ series composer John Williams to return to score ‘Episode 7.’ Meanwhile, composer Michael Giacchino voices his support for Williams’ return.

  by Robert Yaniz Jr. | 17 days ago41 Comments

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  Kathleen Kennedy: ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ Won’t Be Very Secret

  ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ producer and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has indicated she doesn’t expect the J.J. Abrams-directed project to be all that secretive.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 21 days ago76 Comments

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  J.J. Abrams Talks ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′, ‘Star Trek 3′ and ‘Cloverfield 2′

  J.J. Abrams talks about development on ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’, the possibly that he could still direct ‘Star Trek 3′ and whether or not a ‘Cloverfield’ sequel will happen.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 23 days ago66 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ Opens in Summer 2015; New ‘Star Wars’ Movie Every Year After

  Disney and Lucasfilm plan to release a new ‘Star Wars’ movie every summer, beginning with ‘Episode VII’ in 2015; that includes the standalone films.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 30 days ago151 Comments

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  Rumor: ‘Star Wars: Reclamation’ Animated Series To Act As ‘Episode 7′ Prequel

  The plot synopsis and cast of another ‘Star Wars’ animated series has leaked online. Could it hint at the plot of ‘Episode VII’ and beyond?

  by Andrew Dyce | 32 days ago45 Comments

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  J.J. Abrams Talks ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′; Says ‘We’re Just Getting Started’

  ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ director J.J. Abrams says he’s only begun to figure out his approach to the franchise, but has the same ‘guttural passion’ he felt on the ‘Star Trek’ reboot.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 54 days ago21 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars Episode 7′: Has Harrison Ford Confirmed His Return?

  Harrison Ford talked about his possible return as Han Solo in ‘Star Wars: Episode 7.’

  by Robert Yaniz Jr. | 59 days ago29 Comments

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  6 Reasons Why Jedi Could Be Villains In a ‘Star Wars’ Movie

  With new ‘Star Wars’ episodes and spin-offs incoming, we’re hoping to see a story from the Sith point of view. But could the Jedi really be villains? We look at the evidence.

  by Andrew Dyce | 66 days ago184 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars Episode VII’: Billy Dee Williams Considering Return as Lando Calrissian

  Actor Billy Dee Williams is apparently still deciding if he wants to return as Lando Calrissian in ‘Star Wars Episode VII.’ Should he?

  by Kofi Outlaw | 67 days ago57 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars Episode 7′: Joss Whedon Wouldn’t Have Brought Back Original Characters

  Writer/director Joss Whedon states that – if he were directing ‘Episode 7 – he would leave classic ‘Star Wars’ characters out.

  by Robert Yaniz Jr. | 67 days ago106 Comments

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  ‘Clone Wars’ Ending – New ‘Star Wars’ Animated Series in Development

  ‘Clone Wars’ has been canceled and ‘Star Wars Detours’ postponed – but new animated ‘Star Wars’ programming is in the works at Disney/Lucasfilm.

  by Ethan Anderton | 67 days ago74 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′: George Lucas Says Original Cast ‘In Final Stages of Negotiation’

  George Lucas revealed that Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill are in final talks for ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’, before attempting to back-peddle on the announcement.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 71 days ago43 Comments

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  Carrie Fisher Confirms Return For ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ [Updated]

  Carrie Fisher confirms her return as Leia Organa (Solo?) for Star Wars Episode VII. Is she in for the entire trilogy and who else might join?

  by Rob Keyes | 73 days ago77 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars’ Rumors: Alfonso Cuarón Directing ‘Episode 8′? Simon Pegg Joining Cast? [UPDATED]

  The lastest ‘Star Wars’ rumors point to ‘Gravity’ director Alfonso Cuarón being eyed for the ‘Episode VIII’ director’s chair, and Simon Pegg leaving ‘Star Trek’ for ‘Star Wars’.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 81 days ago54 Comments

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  Movie News Wrap Up: Feb 23 2013

  This week’s movie wrap up includes Shatner calling J.J. Abrams a ‘pig,’ Lawrence Kasdan talking ‘Star Wars’ spin-offs, Sam Mendes potentially returning for ‘Bond 24,’ and more.

  by Anthony Taormina | 83 days ago19 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic’ Script Might Be in The Works [Updated]

  With Disney and Lucasfilm mulling over a variety of ‘Star Wars’ feature film ideas, could an adaptation of ‘Knights of the Old Republic’ be among them?

  by Rob Keyes | 83 days ago58 Comments

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  10 ‘Star Wars’ Spin-off Films We Want to See

  With the news that Disney/LucasFilm is releasing multiple ‘Star Wars’ spinoffs, we have some ideas for 10 great standalone spin-off films.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 85 days ago166 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′: 10 Pros and Cons of Original Cast Returning

  Following rumors that Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford may return for ‘Star Wars: Episode 7,’ we take a look at the pros and cons of original cast members in the new trilogy.

  by Ben Kendrick | 85 days ago101 Comments

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  Mark Hamill Confirms ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ Talks; Wants New Trilogy to ‘Go Retro’

  Mark Hamill is meeting ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ producer Kathleen Kennedy and screenwriter Michael Arndt soon, and hopes the new trilogy will ‘go retro’ in terms of style.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 86 days ago125 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars Episode VII’: Hamill & Fisher Returning; Expanded Universe Storyline?

  ‘Star Wars Episode 7′ rumors have Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher returning to the franchise. Could the filmmakers be drawing from some Expanded Universe story material?

  by Kofi Outlaw | 88 days ago287 Comments

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  ‘Jurassic Park 4′ Loses Producer Kathleen Kennedy to ‘Star Wars’ Sequels

  Producer Kathleen Kennedy has left the long-in-development ‘Jurassic Park 4′ to focus on her duties as the new head of Lucasfilm.

  by Kyle Hembree | 88 days ago12 Comments

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  John Williams Hoping to Score ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′

  John Williams is hoping to score ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’, but will director J.J. Abrams instead prefer to work with Michael Giacchino (Star Trek, Super 8)?

  by Sandy Schaefer | 88 days ago92 Comments

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  Harrison Ford to Return as Han Solo in ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′?

  A new rumor suggests that Harrison Ford has signed-on to reprise the iconic role of Han Solo in ‘Star Wars: Episode 7.’ What could this mean for the story?

  by Ben Kendrick | 92 days ago123 Comments

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  Help Build An X-Wing From ‘Star Wars’ To Defend Us From The Death Star

  The U.S. government won’t invest in the creation of a Death Star, but if it is built, Kickstarter has a few appropriate ‘Star Wars’-themed response options.

  by Rob Keyes | 94 days ago15 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars’ Writers Talk ‘Fun’ Approach To Episode 7-9 & Standalone Films

  ‘Star Wars’ universe writers Simon Kinsberg and Lawrence Kasdan talk ‘Episode 7,’ standalone films, and the pressures of a galaxy, far, far away.

  by Andrew Dyce | 98 days ago79 Comments

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  Star Wars: Frank Oz Ready to Return for Yoda Spinoff Film

  Original Yoda voice actor Frank Oz says he’s ready to return for a Star Wars spinoff movie featuring the diminutive Jedi Master – should it happen.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 99 days ago42 Comments

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  Star Wars: Han Solo & Boba Fett Spinoff Films Revealed

  Recently announced ‘Star Wars’ Spinoffs could be Han Solo and Boba Fett movies that take place in between chapters of the original saga.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 100 days ago112 Comments

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  Disney Confirms Standalone ‘Star Wars’ Films In Between Episodes 7-9 [Updated]

  Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms that standalone ‘Star Wars’ films are in development and will release alongside Episodes 7-9, and that the saga returns summer 2015.

  by Rob Keyes | 101 days ago116 Comments

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  Star Wars: Could Yoda Get His Own Standalone Movie?

  Rumor has it Disney and Lucasfilm’s first live-action non-episodic ‘Star Wars’ film will be headlined by Yoda. Believable?

  by Rob Keyes | 102 days ago101 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ Producer Kathleen Kennedy Talks Getting J.J. Abrams to Direct

  Lucasfilm President and ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ producer Kathleen Kennedy spills the details about convincing J.J. Abrams to direct the new installment.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 107 days ago40 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars’ 3D Re-Releases Cancelled; Focus now on ‘Episode 7′

  Lucasfilm has reportedly cancelled the 3D re-releases of Star Wars ‘Attack of the Clones’ and ‘Revenge of the Sith’ as part of the build-up to ‘Episode 7′.

  by Andrew Dyce | 109 days ago86 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ Release Date May Change; To Feature Female Protagonist?

  Now that J.J. Abrams is directing ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’, the planned 2015 release date may change. In addition, we investigate rumors about the movie featuring a female protagonist.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 110 days ago162 Comments

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  J.J. Abrams Confirmed to Direct ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′; Still Working on ‘Star Trek 3′

  Lucasfilm has confirmed J.J. Abrams is directing ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’; meanwhile, Paramount says he’ll still be involved with the next ‘Star Trek’ installment.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 112 days ago116 Comments

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  J.J. Abrams Directing ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ [UPDATED]

  It looks like ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ has a new director, as J.J. Abrams (Star Trek) has reportedly agreed to the job.

  by Andrew Dyce | 113 days ago197 Comments

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  Zack Snyder Developing a Stand-Alone ‘Star Wars’ Jedi Movie [Updated]

  Rumor is Zack Snyder will direct a stand-alone ‘Star Wars’ movie about a team of Jedi Knights, loosely based classic film ‘Seven Samurai.’

  by Ben Kendrick | 123 days ago68 Comments

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  ABC President Talks ‘S.H.I.E.L.D.’ and Star Wars Live-Action TV Series

  ABC president Paul Lee is hopeful about Joss Whedon’s ‘S.H.I.E.L.D.’ TV show and says there’s interest in resurrecting the planned Star Wars live-action TV series.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 127 days ago23 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars Episode 7′: Guillermo del Toro Declined Director’s Chair Consideration

  Guillermo del Toro (Pacific Rim) explains why he took himself out of the running for the ‘Star Wars Episode 7′ director’s chair.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 131 days ago64 Comments

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  J.J. Abrams Explains Why He Didn’t Want ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ Directing Job

  J.J. Abrams elaborates on his decision to turn down any potential involvement in ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ but is excited to be in the audience!

  by Rob Frappier | 142 days ago82 Comments

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  Sam Jackson Talks ‘Star Wars 7,’ Criticizing Critics, & M. Night Shyamalan’s Ego

  Samuel L. Jackson talks about reprising his Mace Windu role in ‘Star Wars: Episode 7,’ criticizing A.O. Scott for not liking ‘The Avengers,’ and M. Night Shyamalan’s post-’Unbreakable’ career.

  by Ben Moore | 149 days ago54 Comments

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  10 Great Posters For Bad Movies

  Our hopes were raised, then dashed: it seems movie posters don’t just advertise films, but can sometimes deceive. Check out our list of 10 Great Posters for Bad Movies.

  by Andrew Dyce | 149 days ago67 Comments

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  Luke Skywalker To Build Jedi Academy in ‘Star Wars Episode 7′? [Update]

  Will Mark Hamill return as Luke Skywalker in ‘Star Wars Episode 7′ to create the Jedi Academy on Yavin 4? It was foretold!

  by Rob Keyes | 149 days ago61 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars’ Images Reveal Female Fighter Pilots Cut from ‘Return of the Jedi’

  Rare photos from ‘Return of the Jedi’ have surfaced online, revealing the female fighter pilots who failed to make final cut in the Star Wars installment.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 156 days ago21 Comments

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  Samuel L. Jackson Wants To Be In ‘Star Wars Episode 7′

  Samuel L. Jackson has some ideas for how Mace Windu could return for Star Wars Episode 7, dead or alive.

  by Rob Keyes | 158 days ago80 Comments

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  What Exactly is George Lucas’ Role With ‘Star Wars’ Going Forward?

  George Lucas speaks on how involved he’ll be involved with ‘Star Wars’ going forward as a creative consultant.

  by Rob Keyes | 165 days ago38 Comments

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  Movie & TV News Wrap Up: December 3rd, 2012

  Several ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ casting and directing rumors; a new HBO series from Brad Pitt’s production company; Jon Hamm eyeing a comedic role and Lenny Kravitz playing Marvin Gaye.

  by Anthony Taormina | 166 days ago9 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars 7′: David Fincher, Jon Favreau Being Considered to Direct?

  Those hoping for ‘Star Wars Episode 7′ to take a darker turn may be in luck, as David Fincher is the latest director rumored for the film, alongside Jon Favreau.

  by Andrew Dyce | 168 days ago76 Comments

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  Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Universe Being Modeled After the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

  Disney and Lucasfilm are reported to be expanding the Star Wars universe beyond Episodes VII-IX, by developing spinoffs that focus on side characters (a la the Marvel Cinematic Universe).

  by Sandy Schaefer | 170 days ago110 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars Episode 7′ Director is Matthew Vaughn?

  Actor Jason Flemyng (X-Men: First Class) may have let it slip that Matthew Vaughn is directing ‘Star Wars Episode 7′. Is the rumor true?

  by Kofi Outlaw | 171 days ago41 Comments

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  Thanksgiving TV Marathon Guide 2012 – James Bond, ‘Star Wars’, ‘Castle’ & More

  Thanksgiving brings with it more than just food. Check out the many TV marathons scheduled for this holiday weekend.

  by Anthony Ocasio | 176 days ago10 Comments

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  SR Giveaway – Win 10 ‘Star Wars’ Figures from Sideshow Collectibles!

  Tis the season to give away 10 amazing ‘Star Wars’ figures (worth$700) from Sideshow Collectibles. The best part? It’s open to the world! Enter now!

  by Anthony Ocasio | 178 days ago16 Comments

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  ‘Revenge of the Sith 3D’ Bumped Up; ‘Independence Day 3D’ Canceled

  20th Century Fox has moved the 3D re-release of ‘Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith’ up a week; meanwhile, the studio has dropped plans for a 3D re-release of ‘Independence Day’.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 178 days ago20 Comments

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  ‘Stars Wars’: ‘Empire Strikes Back’ & ‘X-Men’ Writers Onboard For Episodes 8 & 9 [Updated]

  Disney has reportedly approached Lawrence Kasdan (The Empire Strikes Back) and Simon Kinberg (X-Men: Days of Future Past) to script ‘Star Wars: Episodes 8 and 9.’

  by Sandy Schaefer | 178 days ago32 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′: Brad Bird & Colin Trevorrow NOT Directing

  Rumored ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ directorial candidates Brad Bird and Colin Trevorrow have officially announced they won’t be taking on the project.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 180 days ago44 Comments