Yoda voice actor and performer Frank Oz thinks that the backlash Star Wars: The Last Jedi received from some quarters was “horse crap”. The negative reactions by some corners towards Star Wars: The Last Jedi is well documented at this point, with a very vocal group expressing their dislike for the film ever since it’s […]
Frank Oz doesn’t understand the backlash against Star Wars: The Last Jedi
At this point, it seems fair to say that Star Wars: The Last Jedi has become the most divisive instalment of the Star Wars saga. While the film certainly has its fans, Episode VIII has also come in for some very heavy criticism from some Star Wars fans. However, that’s not a viewpoint shared by […]
Frank Oz says that Disney is mishandling The Muppets
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, legendary puppeteer Frank Oz has criticised Disney for its handling of The Muppets, stating that he believes the Mouse House should have sought advice from himself and other veteran Muppet performers. “As much as Disney loves The Muppets and wants the best for The Muppets — and they truly believe they can […]
Frank Oz explains how his Yoda cameo in Star Wars: The Last Jedi came about
Frank Oz made his return to the galaxy far, far away this past September as Master Yoda made a surprise cameo in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, popping up in Force Ghost form on Ahch-To to offer some words of wisdom to his former padawan Luke Skywalker. Speaking to IGN, Oz has discussed how his […]
Yoda would have to be fully CGI if a solo film is made, according to Frank Oz
Frank Oz, the master puppeteer behind Yoda (most recently in Star War: The Last Jedi) has revealed that if a solo Yoda film is made, there is no way he can be a puppet. Yoda recently popped up in a cameo appearance in The Last Jedi, delighting fans with his classic puppet appearance, just as […]
Frank Oz on Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Rian Johnson’s genius, and Yoda’s “backwards talking”
Warning: Spoilers for Star Wars: The Last Jedi follow… Frank Oz has spoken about Yoda’s surprise appearance in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and how he would once get bored of the character’s style of speech. Yoda is of course one of the most beloved Star Wars characters there is, stemming back from his first […]
Yoda in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Aquaman pushed back, Venom movie gets release date, Guardians Vol. 3 confirmed and more – Daily News Roundup
Rounding up yesterday’s big news stories… YODA IN THE LAST JEDI? It’s been rumoured on several occasions that the Jedi Master Yoda will be making an appearance in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (as a Force Ghost, presumably), and Frank Oz has further fuelled the speculation in an interview where he revealed he’s been asked […]
Frank Oz sparks speculation about Yoda appearance in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Back in April of last year it was rumoured that Star Wars: The Last Jedi will feature an appearance from Master Yoda, which was supported by a further report in September which suggested that a new puppet had been created for the hotly-anticipated Episode VIII. And now the man behind Yoda, Frank Oz, has further stoked […]
Rumour: Yoda to appear in Star Wars: Episode VIII
Following the release of the first trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, a new rumour has surfaced about Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: Episode VIII. According to Making Star Wars (who are usually very spot-on with their scoops), Frank Oz has been spotted on set at Pinewood where Johnson is currently shooting the movie. […]
Classic Star Wars character returning? Nicole Kidman for Wonder Woman? – listen to the Flickering Myth News Podcast #1
In the new look Flickering Myth News podcast (it’s issue #1!), Oli looks at the week’s biggest stories in movie and geek culture news. What major Star Wars character from the original trilogy might be returning for The Force Awakens, will Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine be in X-Men: Apocalypse, and Nicole Kidman is in talks to […]