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J.J. Abrams to write and direct Star Wars: Episode IX

September 12, 2017 by Gary Collinson

Well, it looks like Disney and Lucasfilm haven’t wasted any time in finding a replacement for Colin Trevorrow on Star Wars: Episode IX, with Deadline reporting that J.J. Abrams is set to direct the final chapter of the Sequel Trilogy, as well as co-writing with Chris Terrio (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice). “With The […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Chris Terrio, J.J. Abrams, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode IX

Nine Directors Who Could Helm Star Wars: Episode IX

September 12, 2017 by Liam Hoofe

Liam Hoofe takes a look at nine filmmakers who could replace Colin Trevorrow as director of Star Wars: Episode IX…  UPDATE: As announced just an hour after posting this article, J.J. Abrams will be back in the director’s chair for Star Wars: Episode IX. Colin Trevorrow’s departure from Star Wars: Episode IX last week has […]

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Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Liam Hoofe, Movies Tagged With: Ava DuVernay, Denis Villeneuve, J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, Patty Jenkins, Ron Howard, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode IX, Steven Spielberg, Taika Waititi

Rian Johnson reveals Joseph Gordon-Levitt cameo in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, not thinking about directing Episode IX

September 11, 2017 by Gary Collinson

During an appearance in Japan to promote the upcoming release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, director Rian Johnson has revealed that he’s finished work on the hotly-anticipated middle chapter of the Sequel Trilogy, as well as revealing a (no longer) surprise cameo in the film. “You know, what I can tell you is that […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rian Johnson, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode IX, Star Wars: The Last Jedi

You Can’t Buy a Franchise, You Have to Build One

September 10, 2017 by Neil Calloway

Neil Calloway on Disney suffocating Star Wars… After American Graffiti, George Lucas spent a while shoving his Western in space script under the nose of anyone who cared to read it. They gave him suggestions on how to improve it, he took them on, and a few years later he finally shot the film. It […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Neil Calloway Tagged With: Han Solo: A Star Wars Story, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode IX, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi

The Week in Star Wars – More trouble for Lucasfilm as Episode IX loses its director, who is The Last Jedi and more

September 10, 2017 by Luke Owen

The Week in Star Wars returns with bad news coming from the Lucasfilm camp, Rian Johnson’s comments on The Last Jedi and a load of toy images… Right, so let’s look at the Colin Trevorrow situation then. It was revealed this week that Trevorrow (Jurassic World) had become the fourth director since the Disney-era to […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Daily News Roundup, Luke Owen, Movies, News Tagged With: Colin Trevorrow, Han Solo: A Star Wars Story, Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Captain Phasma, Star Wars, star wars adventures, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, Star Wars: Episode IX, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Like All Winners, Star Wars Gets Attacked, But I’d Rather Celebrate Its Success

September 9, 2017 by Samuel Brace

Samuel Brace on the Star Wars saga… Is Star Wars in crisis? Please. Let’s not lose our minds, let’s celebrate its success. With the recent news that Star Wars: Episode IX has lost its director, Colin Trevorrow, coming off the back of news regarding the Han Solo movie and how it has also changed its […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Samuel Brace Tagged With: Han Solo: A Star Wars Story, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode IX, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Colin Trevorrow allegedly fired from Star Wars IX for being “unbearable”

September 9, 2017 by Jordan Jones

It seems we have a bit more insight into what, exactly, happened between Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World, The Book of Henry) and Lucasfilm that led to the director being unceremoniously fired from Star Wars: Episode IX. Vulture reports that the director’s alleged egotism following Jurassic World greatly contributed to his removal. “During the making of Jurassic World, […]

Filed Under: Jordan Jones, Movies, News Tagged With: Colin Trevorrow, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode IX

Director Dilemma: How Does Lucasfilm Bounce Back From Its Current Crisis?

September 8, 2017 by George Chrysostomou

George Chrusostomou on Lucasfilm’s director dilemma… With the recent news that Colin Trevorrow has exited Star Wars: Epiosde IX, it seems Lucasfilm may not have everything under control as much as we once thought. While we’re not at Prequel level of concern (and I’ll defend Revenge of the Sith till my throat is sore) it’s hard not […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, George Chrysostomou, Movies Tagged With: Han Solo: A Star Wars Story, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode IX, Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars Episode IX loses director, Wonder Woman is a box office hero, new Thor: Ragnarok promo posters and more – Daily News Roundup

September 6, 2017 by Luke Owen

TROUBLE IN LUCASFILM Following the news a couple of months ago that Phil Lord and Chris Miller exited the Han Solo spin-off movie with only a few weeks of production left, it was revealed yesterday that Colin Trevorrow has left the director’s chair of Star Wars: Episode IX over creative differences. According to EW, there have […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Daily News Roundup, Luke Owen, Movies, News Tagged With: Daddy's Home 2, Dunkirk, Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode IX, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Wonder Woman

Director Colin Trevorrow exits Star Wars: Episode IX due to creative differences

September 5, 2017 by Gary Collinson

Disney and Lucasfilm will need to find a new filmmaker to round out its Sequel Trilogy, with the studios announcing that they have parted ways with Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World) on Star Wars: Episode IX due to creative differences. “Lucasfilm and Colin Trevorrow have mutually chosen to part ways on Star Wars: Episode IX,” reads […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Colin Trevorrow, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode IX

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