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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 | 183 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 | 185 days ago44 Comments

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  Lucasfilm to Make 2-3 Movies a Year; Could Lucasarts Adventure Games be Adapted?

  Apparently, Lucasfilm is going to start making 2-3 films per year. Could adaptations of Lucasarts adventure games or a ‘Willow 2′ be on the way?

  by Ben Moore | 188 days ago32 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars 7′: Tom Hiddleston is Interested But Ben Affleck Won’t Direct

  ‘Star Wars Episode 7′ is looking for a director, but Ben Affleck isn’t interested; however, ‘Avengers’ star Tom Hiddleston is game for a role in the film.

  by Andrew Dyce | 188 days ago65 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars 7′ Director Update: A ‘Couple’ of Candidates – Who is Left?

  Disney is reportedly down to a ‘couple of candidates’ for the ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ director’s chair. With a number of fan-favorites out of the running, who will helm the film?

  by Ben Kendrick | 191 days ago81 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: Will Darth Vader Return in ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′?

  Recent rumors have suggested that Darth Vader will return for ‘Star Wars: Episode 7.’

  by Kyle Hembree | 191 days ago185 Comments

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  George Lucas Talks ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ Directors

  George Lucas and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy talk about the type of director they’re looking for to helm ‘Star Wars: Episode 7.’

  by Rob Frappier | 194 days ago162 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ Story Already Finished By ‘Toy Story 3′ Writer [Updated]

  Oscar-winner Michael Arndt (Toy Story 3) is writing the Star Wars Episode VII script. Read on for additional details, including which directors are going to be offered the project.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 194 days ago133 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ Will Feature Guest Role by David Tennant

  Former ‘Doctor Who’ star David Tennant will voice an upcoming character on the animated ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars.’

  by Kyle Hembree | 196 days ago3 Comments

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  SR Geek Picks: ‘Disney Wars’ Mashup, Conan O’Brien in ‘Halo 4′, Movie Villain Supercut & More!

  Spot Conan O’Brien and Andy Richter in ‘Halo 4′; scope out some cool Assassin’s Creed III gear; a chart of geek accessories; and a cool Disney/Star Wars mashup and much more!

  by Justin Vactor | 197 days ago7 Comments

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  Director Colin Trevorrow Being Considered For ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′?

  A rumor suggests that indie filmmaker Colin Trevorrow could direct ‘Star Wars: Episode 7.’ Also, will Boba Fett make an appearance?

  by Andrew Dyce | 197 days ago30 Comments

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  Top 20 Hollywood Reactions To Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Acquisition

  Star Wars author Timothy Zahn, actors Samuel L. Jackson and Mark Hamill, directors J.J. Abrams and Jon Favreau and many more share their thoughts on the Disney-Lucasfilm deal.

  by Rob Keyes | 198 days ago59 Comments

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  Harrison Ford Open to Playing Han Solo in ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′

  Harrison Ford is reportedly ‘open’ to returning to the role of Han Solo in ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ and beyond.

  by Rob Frappier | 198 days ago107 Comments

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  ‘Clone Wars’ Likely Leaving Cartoon Network After Season 5

  ‘Clone Wars’ the animated ‘Star Wars’ series in its fifth season on Cartoon Network might switch homes after the recent Disney acquisition of Lucasfilm.

  by Ethan Anderton | 198 days ago16 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: Matthew Vaughn in Talks for ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′

  We investigate the rumor that ‘X-Men: First Class’ and ‘Kick-Ass’ director Matthew Vaughn is in talks to direct Star Wars episode 7 (and beyond).

  by Sandy Schaefer | 199 days ago86 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars’ Episodes 7-9 ‘Original Story’ Discussion with AMC Theaters

  We join in a discussion with AMC Theaters regarding news that ‘Star Wars: Episodes 7-9′ will feature an original story – as well as speculate about the potential return of past characters.

  by Ben Kendrick | 202 days ago178 Comments

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  20 Disney ‘Star Wars’ Crossovers Coming Soon to Your Galaxy

  Disney just spent $4 Billion on LucasFilms. Check out some of the Disney ‘Star Wars’ crossovers that can finally happen (but probably never will).

  by Anthony Ocasio | 202 days ago29 Comments

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  Mark Hamill Talks Star Wars Episodes 7-9; George Lucas to Donate $4 Billion

  In a new interview, Mark Hamill reveals that he learned about plans for a new Stars Wars trilogy in advance of this week’s announcement. Meanwhile, George Lucas is donating the $4 billion from the sale of Lucasfilm to charity.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 203 days ago91 Comments

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  Star Wars Episodes 7-12 Have Treatments; Plan Is For New Original Story

  There are treatments for six more Star Wars films but these – along with the Extended Fiction novels – may not be used at all for Star Wars Episodes 7-9.

  by Rob Keyes | 203 days ago153 Comments

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  Top 10 Pros and Cons of Disney Buying Lucasfilm and ‘Star Wars’

  We take a look at the pros and cons of Disney acquiring Lucasfilm and ‘Star Wars.’

  by Paul Young | 204 days ago119 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars’ Disney Deal Discussion With AMC Theaters

  The news that Disney will be releasing a seventh ‘Star Wars’ film in 2015 shocked the world, and we discuss the matter along with AMC Theaters’ John Campea and Fanhattan’s Jenna Busch.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 204 days ago72 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars 7′ To Hit Theaters in 2015; Disney Buys Lucasfilm [Updated]

  George Lucas has sold Lucasfilm to Disney in a $4 billion deal. The Mouse House is now planning to release new ‘Star Wars’ movies, with ‘Star Wars 7′ arriving in 2015.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 205 days ago366 Comments

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  SR Geek Picks: ‘Star Wars’ Gangnam Style, Alternate ‘Hobbit’ Trailer, Batman Meets Riddler & More

  Alternate ‘Hobbit’ Trailer; ‘Star Wars’ ‘Gangnam Style’ mashup; ‘Alien’ chestburster plush toy; multi-tiered ‘Wizard of Oz’ cake; Batman meets the Riddler parody vid and more!

  by Justin Vactor | 245 days ago5 Comments

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  SR Geek Picks: ‘Breaking Bad’ Cinematography, ‘BAMF Girls Club’, Star Wars X-Men Mashup & More

  ‘Star Wars’ and ‘X-Men’ mashup; cinematography of ‘Breaking Bad’; cool ‘Avengers’ pose; the ‘BAMF Girls Club’ featuring Hermione, Katniss, Lisbeth and Buffy and more.

  by Justin Vactor | 259 days ago5 Comments

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  ‘Clone Wars’ Season 5 Trailer: Darth Maul and the Mandalorians Team Up

  The new trailer for season 5 of ‘Clone Wars’ teases Darth Maul teaming up with Mandalorians and lightsaber battling with Emperor Palpatine.

  by Ethan Anderton | 266 days ago12 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars Episodes 2 & 3′ Being Released in 3D in 2013

  Star Wars ‘Episode 2: Attack of the Clones’ and ‘Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith’ will be re-releasing in 3D in late 2013.

  by Anthony Taormina | 269 days ago53 Comments

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  Could Emperor Palpatine Appear in The Live-Action ‘Star Wars’ TV Series?

  Ian McDiarmid expresses his interest in reprising the role of Emperor Palpatine should the live-action ‘Star Wars’ television series ever become a reality, a show that would take place in between the two film trilogies.

  by Rob Keyes | 272 days ago34 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars’ Sidekick Chewbacca to Get His Own Movie (Sort Of)

  A new film takes a closer look at the making of ‘Star Wars,’ from the perspective of Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew.

  by Robert Yaniz Jr. | 293 days ago7 Comments

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  The 10 Most Badass Movie Combat Units

  With ‘The Expendables 2′ hitting theaters, we pick the top 10 baddest movie teams that have ever waged battle onscreen. See if your favorite combat unit made our cut.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 316 days ago191 Comments

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  7 TV Prequel Series We’d Like To See

  With Hannibal Lecter and Norman Bates set to return in respective TV prequel series, we take a look at 7 prequel shows we would definitely tune in to see.

  by Kevin Yeoman | 318 days ago38 Comments

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  The 25 Most Awesome Movie Weapons Of All Time

  There are many memorable weapons in the history of cinema. We’ve selected the top 25 movie weapons and put them in order just for you. Commence firing…

  by Mike Eisenberg | 342 days ago401 Comments

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  The Internet Selects the 10 Greatest Movies of All Time

  In response to Sight and Sound’s upcoming 2012 ‘Critics Top 10 Poll,’ Film School Rejects compiled a list of the ’10 Greatest Movies of All Time (According to the Internet)’ – and we participated. Check out the full results – as well as our individual lists.

  by Ben Kendrick | 379 days ago217 Comments

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  SR Geek Picks: May the 4th and Avengers Galore!

  It’s the May the 4th (Star Wars fans know what that means) edition of SR Geek Picks!

  by Justin Vactor | 383 days ago5 Comments

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  SR Geek Picks: ‘Avengers’ Cake Pops, ‘Game Of Thrones’ Beer, Arrested Obiwan & More…

  Today in Geek Picks you’ll find the Avengers as Nicktoons and dessert; Game of Thrones beverages and shirts; R2D2 shorts; a ‘chewy’ Chewbacca; and an incarcerated ObiWan.

  by Justin Vactor | 387 days ago11 Comments

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  SR Geek Picks: ‘Justice League’ Trailer, ‘The Ring’ First Pitch, and More…

  Here’s the first post in a brand new column on Screen Rant, where we highlight cool stuff from around the web that geeks, fanboys and ‘regular people’ can enjoy.

  by Justin Vactor | 387 days ago16 Comments

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  SR Underground Ep. 25: ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D’

  In episode 25 of the Screen Rant Underground podcast we chat about ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ trailer, Michael Bay returning for ‘Transformers 4,’ and ‘Smallville’ season 11, as well as review the 3D re-release of George Lucas’ ‘Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.’

  by Ben Kendrick | 463 days ago18 Comments

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  Weekend Box Office Wrap Up: February 12th, 2012

  Here’s our box office report for the weekend of February 10, 2012 – featuring the performance of new releases ‘Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace 3D’, ‘Safe House’ and ‘The Vow’ as well as returning films like ‘Chronicle’ and ‘The Woman In Black’.

  by Niall Browne | 465 days ago6 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D’ Review

  George Lucas is back with another ‘Star Wars’ re-release – but does the post-converted 3D effect in ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D’ offer a reason to see the film again on the big screen? Read our review.

  by Ben Kendrick | 468 days ago176 Comments

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  Darth Maul In 25 Popular Movies (That Aren’t Star Wars)

  With ‘Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace’ set to be re-released in theaters on February 10, we wanted to find out what would happen if Darth Maul gave up being a Sith Lord to become a Hollywood star.

  by Anthony Ocasio | 478 days ago48 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: Episode 1′ Theater Events, Giveaways, & Exclusive 3D Glasses

  Lucasfilm has unveiled a series of in-theater events and exclusive giveaways to coincide with the release of ‘Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace 3D’. Who will you choose: Anakin Skywalker or Darth Maul?

  by Ben Kendrick | 482 days ago77 Comments

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  George Lucas Done With Blockbuster Filmmaking? Good News or Bad?

  After pushing to get his passion project ‘Red Tails’ into theaters, George Lucas claims that he is ready to step back from blockbuster films and return to his roots as an experimental filmmaker.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 491 days ago51 Comments

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  10 Badass Characters Neutered by Their Sequels

  No one likes watching their favorite tough guy (or girl) lose their edge as a franchise progresses. Here are 10 badass characters who were eventually neutered in sequels.

  by Chris Schrader | 517 days ago196 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ Trailer: Darth Maul Is Not Dead; Returning in 2012

  In 2012 Cartoon Network’s ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ will see the return of one of that universe’s most striking, yet underused characters – Darth Maul.

  by Kevin Yeoman | 586 days ago33 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: Episode 1′ 3D Trailer Debuting with ‘The Three Musketeers’

  The ‘Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace 3D’ trailer is coming soon to a galaxy far far away… or a theater near you, debuting ahead of 3D screenings of Paul W.S. Anderson’s ‘The Three Musketeers.’

  by Ben Kendrick | 588 days ago43 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars: The Complete Saga’ On Blu-Ray – Winner!

  Here’s the winner of our ‘Star Wars: The Complete Saga’ Blu-ray giveaway!

  by Anthony Ocasio | 611 days ago36 Comments

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  SR Pick: The Internet Strikes Back – 7 ‘Star Wars’ Blu-ray Parodies

  The ‘Star Wars’ Blu-ray release has come with plenty of controversy. Naturally, the Internet has countered with a collection of funny parodies mocking the disruption in the force. We’ve even jumped in and made our very own.

  by Mike Eisenberg | 615 days ago6 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars’ Blu-ray: List of Changes to the Original Trilogy

  ‘Star Wars: The Complete Saga’ arrives on Blu-Ray this Friday, and we have a list of the changes and additions to the Original Trilogy.

  by Ben Moore | 617 days ago156 Comments

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  DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: September 13, 2011

  ‘Star Wars’ officially arrives on Blu-ray this week. Before you can grab your copy on Friday, plenty of TV shows and movies, including ‘Thor,’ will be available on DVD and Blu-ray.

  by Mike Eisenberg | 618 days ago57 Comments

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  VFX Legend John Dykstra On ‘X-Men: First Class’, ‘Spider-Man’ & ‘Caddyshack’ Gophers

  Legendary visual effects supervisor John Dykstra (X-Men: First Class) discusses his career, the evolution of visual effects, and that gopher in ‘Caddyshack’.

  by Mike Eisenberg | 631 days ago7 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars’ Blu-Ray Collection Trailer: New Footage, Pretty Picture

  The trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Complete Saga’ Blu-ray Collection teases some new footage, along with a crisp HD picture and some of extensive bonus feature included with the set.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 650 days ago55 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars’ Star Talks Boba Fett’s Quick Death & Potential Spin-Off

  The original Boba Fett, Jeremy Bulloch, took some time to discuss the character with us in preparation for the upcoming Blu-ray release of the Star Wars saga.

  by Mike Eisenberg | 658 days ago21 Comments

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  ‘Captain America’ Director Joe Johnston On A Possible ‘Boba Fett’ Movie

  Might ‘Captain America’ director Joe Johnston bring the ‘Star Wars’ Universe back to the big screen – with a feature about fan-favorite bounty hunter, Boba Fett?

  by Roth Cornet | 676 days ago122 Comments

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  Complete Comic-Con 2011 Movie Panel Schedule

  Comic-Con 2011 is almost upon us and now we have the schedule for all the comic book and movie panels you want to see at the contention.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 686 days agoNo Comments

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  Our 20 Favorite Movie Robots

  With the release of ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ we’ve decided to compile a list of our 20 favorite (and we think, most memorable) robots in movie history.

  by Mike Eisenberg | 695 days ago121 Comments

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  5 Fictional Movie Teachers We Wish We Had

  Cameron Diaz will show the world what a Bad Teacher is, but we’ve picked 5 of our favorite fictional movie teachers whose classes we would love to enroll in.

  by Mike Eisenberg | 701 days ago179 Comments

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  Five Father’s Day Lessons from Famous Movie Dads

  In honor of Father’s Day, Screen Rant shares five fatherhood lessons that we’ve learned from five famous movie dads.

  by Rob Frappier | 704 days ago14 Comments

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  Rick McCallum Talks ‘Star Wars’ TV Series, Compares It to ‘The Godfather’

  Regarding the proposed ‘Star Wars’ television series, prequel producer Rick McCallum shared further insight on the technological delay hampering its progress, and how the show plans to take its cue from ‘The Godfather’.

  by Kevin Yeoman | 709 days ago23 Comments

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  George Lucas Has 50 Hours of ‘Star Wars’ TV Scripts Ready and Waiting

  While discussing the legitimacy of up-converting the ‘Star Wars’ films to 3D, George Lucas let slip information on the long-gestating live action television show of the same name.

  by Kevin Yeoman | 721 days ago61 Comments

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  SR Pick: ‘George Lucas Strikes Back’

  A new trailer for the fake film ‘George Lucas Strikes Back’ suggests that the real George Lucas was kidnapped and that the ‘Star Wars’ prequels were made by an impostor looking to sully his good name.

  by Chris Schrader | 721 days ago64 Comments

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  SR Pick: Famous Corporate Logos Get Star Wars-Themed

  The latest addition to the plethora of ‘Star Wars’ fan art includes a handful of cool alterations to famous corporate logos – using Jedi and Dark Side themes.

  by Mike Eisenberg | 726 days ago7 Comments