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Alden Ehrenreich is the new Han Solo

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After several months of casting rumors and a search that included over 2,500 actors, we finally have our new Han Solo: Hail, Caesar! star Alden Ehrenreich. The news was first reported by PageSix, and then further confirmed by trades such as THR and TheWrap. Ehrenreich will of course fill the iconic shoes originally worn by Harrison Ford, and is […]

Matthew Vaughn “very interested” in directing a Star Wars or Indiana Jones movie

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Before J.J. Abrams was announced as directing Star Wars: The Force Awakens, one of the many contenders rumoured to be in line for Episode VII was Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class). During an interview with Comic Book to promote his latest film Kingsman: The Secret Service, the British filmmaker has admitted that he’d be […]

Nicolas Cage praises Hayden Christensen’s “superb” performance as Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequels

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Among the many criticisms levied towards George Lucas’ Star Wars Prequel Trilogy is the depiction of Anakin Skywalker, and Hayden Christensen’s portrayal (a.k.a. Mannequin Skywalker) has certainly come in for plenty of stick over the years. However, it seems Christensen’s Outcast co-star Nicolas Cage is a fan of his work as the future Dark Lord […]

Felicity Jones to star in Gareth Edwards’ Star Wars movie, Edgar Ramirez and Aaron Paul also in contention

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Over the weekend it was rumoured that Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) was in talks for Gareth Edwards’ (Godzilla) standalone Star Wars movie, and now THR is reporting that Disney and Lucasfilm have found their female lead for the 2016 release. According to the site, Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything) is in advanced talks for […]

Colin Trevorrow talks Star Wars: Episode IX and “universe building”

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While Rian Johnson is in Ireland to start production on Star Wars: Episode VIII, focus has of course shifted on to the future of the Star Wars franchise, with Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World) taking the reigns on Star Wars: Episode IX. SEE ALSO: Colin Trevorrow discusses Jurassic World 2 plot details Speaking with our friends over at […]

POSSIBLE SPOILER: Major character spotted on set of Star Wars: Episode VIII

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Warning: There could be major spoilers in this news item… It looks like the bad weather in Skellig Michael, Ireland have halted the shooting of Star Wars: Episode VIII. It was reported yesterday that Rian Johnson was set to start filming, but the poor weather and sea swells have made the area inaccessible to the […]

Humble Audiobook Bundle brings back classic Star Wars radio dramas featuring Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels and Billy Dee Williams

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With Star Wars Mania running wild in the lead up to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Humble Audiobook Bundle have teamed with HighBridge Audio to bring back classic Star Wars radio dramas. Press release follows: Humble Bundle is teaming up with HighBridge Audio to launch an audiobook bundle showcasing Star Wars, introducing these classic NPR […]