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Ron Howard on turning down Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and superhero movies

November 26, 2015 by Gary Collinson

During an interview with Slash Film to promote the release of the nautical survival epic In the Heart of the Sea, Ron Howard has revealed that he was offered the opportunity to direct 1999’s Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, but decided to turn it down as it would have been “too daunting.” […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Ron Howard, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Is Star Wars the most depressing franchise ever?

December 26, 2016 by Anghus Houvouras

Anghus Houvouras on the Star Wars franchise… With the release and massive worldwide success of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars has once again proven itself the most popular franchise in the history of cinema. People really seem to enjoy Rogue One. Most notably for the more grounded, realistic elements. The darker war […]

Filed Under: Anghus Houvouras, Articles and Opinions, Movies Tagged With: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Wars movie marathon confirmed for The Force Awakens

October 18, 2015 by Gary Collinson

Star Wars fans looking to revisit the Saga on the big screen ahead of Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be delighted to hear confirmation that select theaters are set to host a Star Wars movie marathon on December 17th. As per Comic Book, Fandango has launched a landing page for the marathon, which will […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Little Golden Books revisiting the Star Wars saga

July 20, 2015 by Gary Collinson

Entertainment Weekly has revealed that Random House’s Little Golden Books is set to revisit the Star Wars saga in the kid-friendly format, with July set to see the release of The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.   “The […]

Filed Under: Books, Gary Collinson, News Tagged With: Little Golden Books, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

Michael Jackson wanted to play Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

July 24, 2015 by Luke Owen

Well, that was a headline I never thought I would write. While it does sound like something you would read in a trashy tabloid, this is a story that has come from the mouth of Ahmed Best, who played Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. In an interview with […]

Filed Under: Luke Owen, Movies, News Tagged With: Ahmed Best, Michael Jackson, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

The Best Year for Blockbusters: 1999

January 27, 2015 by Anghus Houvouras

Anghus Houvouras with a discussion on which year had the best blockbusters. First up, 1999…. The Case for: The Matrix Fight Club The Sixth Sense American Pie Galaxy Quest Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut Bowfinger The Blair Witch Project Deep Blue Sea The Case Against: Star Wars […]

Filed Under: Anghus Houvouras, Articles and Opinions, Movies Tagged With: Deep Blue Sea, Fight Club, South Park Bigger Longer and Uncut, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, The Matrix, The Sixth Sense

Revenge of the Sith 3D to premiere at Star Wars Celebration

January 4, 2015 by Gary Collinson

It looks like fans wanting to complete their viewing of the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy in 3D will get their wish at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim this April, with the convention set to play host to the premiere of the Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith 3D conversion. In addition to […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Star Wars, Star Wars Celebration, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

Disney releasing remastered editions of John Williams’ first six Star Wars scores

March 25, 2018 by Gary Collinson

There may be no sign of the original movies being re-released in their pre-Special Edition form, but the official Star Wars site has announced that Disney Music Group will be marking Star Wars Day this May by releasing remastered editions of John Williams’ scores for the first six Star Wars movies, A New Hope, The […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: John Williams, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

LEGO’s new Star Wars sets include Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Empire Strikes Back, and the Prequels

March 7, 2018 by Amie Cranswick

A batch of promotional images have arrived online for LEGO’s 2018 Star Wars sets which includes Han Solo’s Landspeeder, Imperial TIE Fighter, Kessel Run Millennium Falcon, Imperial Patrol Battle Pack from Solo: A Star Wars Story, a Jedi and Clone Troopers Battle Pack, Yoda’s Hut from Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, and […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: LEGO, LEGO Star Wars, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

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