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'Fan Forever' Ron Howard Talks 'Untitled Han Solo Film'
It's gratifying to be asked to lend my voice to the [Star Wars] universe." On Thursday, Lucasfilm officially announced that Howard was being brought on-board to complete filming after media sources reported that studio president Kathleen Kennedy fired previous directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller because the duo were adding too much of a comedic aspect[...]
Directors Lord, Miller Off 'Untitled Han Solo' Film Due To 'Creative Differences'
A statement posted on the studios website by Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy confirmed the news earlier this afternoon: "Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are talented filmmakers who have assembled an incredible cast and crew, but it's become clear that we had different creative visions on this film, and we've decided to part ways A new director[...]
Kathleen Kennedy: No Carrie Fisher In Star Wars Episode IX After All
Following news just last week that Carrie Fisher's family had granted Disney rights to use recent footage of Fisher for the final film in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Kathleen Kennedy has shot down hopes that General Leia will appear in Star Wars Episode IX The news comes from an interview on ABC, in which Kennedy says: He[...]
Mindless Speculation On The 40th Anniversary Panel At Star Wars Celebration
From the Celebration website: A very special tribute to the 40th anniversary of Star Wars will kick start Celebration Orlando in grand fashion. The panel, hosted by Warwick Davis, will feature Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and discussions with some of the saga's brightest stars, highlighting the impact of the galaxy far, far, away and the fandom that[...]
Lucasfilm Head Kathleen Kennedy Under Fire For Female Director Comments
Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy gave an interview to Variety earlier this week about the state of the Star Wars universe It was the usual fare, studio exec hyping upcoming projects and the entertainment press tripping all over themselves in a rush to repackage this hype as "news," feeding the insatiable beast of the 24 hour entertainment[...]
James Earl Jones To Voice Darth Vader In Rogue One
In an interview with Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, it was confirmed that Darth Vader will be making an appearance in the film and that James Earl Jones will once again lend his voice to the project Though he won't be in the film a lot Kennedy said: He will be in the movie sparingly, But at[...]
What Is Star Wars: Rogue One?
Kathleen Kennedy said: Rogue One' takes place before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope and will be a departure from the saga films but have elements that are familiar to the Star Wars universe. It goes into new territory, exploring the galactic struggle from a ground-war perspective while maintaining that essential Star Wars feel that[...]