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Richard E. Grant describes the “extraordinary” secrecy of Star Wars: Episode IX

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Richard E. Grant, one of the stars of the upcoming Star Wars: Episode IX, has described the “extraordinary” secrecy involved with making the film. There tends to be a lot of secrecy with big-budget blockbusters these days, with studios trying desperately to avoid leaks and spoilers for the film reaching the public before release. But has […]

Richard E. Grant says the room “went upside down” when he learned about his Star Wars: Episode IX role

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Richard E. Grant, who will appear in December’s Star Wars: Episode IX, says that the room “went upside down” when he discovered his part in the closing chapter of Disney’s Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. There’s a lot of mystery surrounding Star Wars: Episode IX, and intentionally so. From the plot to which characters will appear, […]

Rumour: Star Wars: Episode IX opening scenes will have a focus on Luke Skywalker

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A large section of the Star Wars fanbase was left disappointed by the handling of Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, but despite his demise in the divisive 2017 blockbuster, Mark Hamill is set to reprise his role as the Jedi Knight in December’s closing chapter of the Disney Sequel Trilogy, Star Wars: […]

John Williams will start work on Star Wars: Episode IX score this summer

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According to a friend of the composer, John Williams will start work on the score for Star Wars: Episode IX this summer. Star Wars: Episode IX is set to be the last time legendary composer John Williams will score a film in the franchise. His music in the saga has become iconic and one of […]

John Boyega has teased something “visually crazy” from the set of Star Wars: Episode IX

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John Boyega, one of the stars of Star Wars: Episode IX, has teased something “visually crazy” from the film’s set. While Star Wars: Episode IX‘s December release date feels like a long way away, there is no question that the excitement and hype are starting to build for the film. Doing his part to get […]

Adam Driver knew where Kylo Ren’s Star Wars arc was going from the start

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Adam Driver, who plays Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, says that he has known his character’s arc from the beginning. One of the accusations thrown Lucasfilm’s way in recent years is that the new sequel trilogy wasn’t planned out, with each director seemingly taking the story where he wants. Adam Driver’s latest […]

Is 2019 make or break for pop culture as we know it?

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George Chrysostomou on whether 2019 is make or break for pop culture as we know it… Now I know the title of this article is likely exaggerated – pop culture can probably never break. But it can change and audiences can get fatigued when the same content is given to them repeatedly. So, is 2019 […]

Carrie Fisher’s brother says Leia’s role in Star Wars: Episode IX will “look like it was meant to be”

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Earlier this year it was announced that the late Carrie Fisher will make a posthumous appearance as General Leia Organa in J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: Episode IX, with her role set to be constructed through unused footage from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Just how effective this footage will […]