Peter Cushing To Regenerate For Star Wars - Rogue One?

"It's Alive.....It's Alive" is what British actor Peter Cushing shouted out at the top of his voice during his reign as Victor Frankenstein during the 50's/60's/70's in the Hammer Horror films. In December 2016, Star Wars fans will be shouting out the same thing as rumors have began circulating the newspapers and various movie sites saying that Gareth Edwards, director of the 2016 Star Wars anthology spin-off, Rogue One, will be resurrecting original "A New Hope" actor, Peter Cushing as his character Grand Moff Tarkin via the help of the latest state-of-the-art CGI.
The Tarkin character is said to have quite a lengthy pivotal role in the upcoming prequel, which is set between "Revenge Of The Sith" and "A New Hope", showing the further rise of Vader's Empire and the finishing touches on the newly built first Death Star.
I would love to see how Cushing himself comes back to life as his classic and sinister Tarkin character. Hopefully the film makers of this film will go along the lines of how director Alan Taylor brought Arnold Schwarzenegger's younger 80's T-800 Terminator back to life in this years brilliant Terminator revival "Terminator Genisys" by bringing some guy in with the same body type, get the editors to do some heavy research and build themselves a full CGI character through the power of Motion Capture.
And on that note, Gareth Edwards's team ARE in fact looking through hours of archive footage and there's plenty of facial expressions to play about with but not enough full length body shots to go along with as Peter Cushing was a drama queen on set of "A New Hope" and insisted on wearing slippers rather than his costumes black boots.

Tarkin has been brought back for the Star Wars - Rebels tv show, but that's a computer animated series. The only time he's came back in live-action form was with his extremely short-lived 10 seconds or so cameo at the end of 2005's "Revenge Of The Sith", where he shows up on the bridge of one of the star destroyers along with the newly built Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine. He was then played by Australian "Farscape" actor, Wayne Pygram.  

I think they should just bring back Pygram and just fill his face up with prosthetic makeup like how they done it in 2005. Either this or just go ahead with the full CGI figure but could that work for nearly a whole film? They could even just bring in an actor who could just take on the role. I have an actor in mind and I've mentioned it to a few people and they say he'd be good and that actor is another fellow "Doctor Who" star, Christopher Eccleston, but I guess only time will tell if it's a success or not.

"Star Wars-Episode VII" Have Been Finally Revealed!!!

Ok, so this is old news but I've not reported it yet so here we go. THE CAST FOR "STAR WARS VII" HAS FINALLY BEEN REVEALED and my god this cast was totally unexpected. Obviously, we have the return of the original cast, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, the great Harrison Ford, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker and Anthony Daniels. They will all be joined by the band of new cast members to bring a whole new set of fans to the long-running MASSIVE sci-fi franchise. The new cast are as follows, Andy Serkis (Lord Of The Rings, Planet Of The Apes), Adam Driver (Girls), Max Von Sydow (The Exorcist), Daisy Ridley (The Inbetweeners 2), Jon Boyega (Attack The Block), Oscar Isaac (The Bourne Legacy) and Domhnall Gleeson (DREDD). There is also one more lead female role to be filled but nothing has been mentioned as to yet.
No information has been released on who is playing who but it's rumoured that the young cast are playing the off-springs of Han Solo, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker. Some fans are also assuming that Jon Boyega could be playing the son of Lando, who has yet to be announced as to if he will be making a cameo or so in "EPISODE VII" played by the great Billy Dee Williams.
I am not familiar with any of the new young cast to be honest. Obviously I know Andy Serkis and Max Von Sydow but other than them, all newcomers basically. Well, they've been in other things but nothing as BIG as the "Star Wars" franchise. I like that JJ Abrams has cast some actors as his leads because that's basically what George Lucas done back in the day for the roles of Luke, Han and Leia.
Filming is now under way and I'm sure that during Comic-Con this year, they're will be announcements of some sort i.e the films official title and a possible teaser poster.

"Star Wars - Episode VII" To Be Set 30 Years After "Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi"

Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed that "Star Wars - Episode VII" will commence filming in May with the three original heroes returning to their roles, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Leia, with a bunch of new lead roles joining them too for the next gen of the long running sci-fi franchise. Iger has said that the new sequel will be set about 30 years after the events of 1983's "Return Of The Jedi".
Nothing has been said yet on the cast members of the new generation of heroes, jedi's or sith lords but seeing as filming is set to begin in under three months, it can be assumed that casting is secretly been completed.
Also, while Igar was chatting about "Episode VII", this logo above was leaked on the net and it's rumoured to be the logo for director JJ Abrams's galactic sequel. Hopefully this is the films official logo because it's fucking awesome looking. Love what they did with the 7 acting as the A.

Disney Gain Rights For Future "Indiana Jones" Films!

After months of speculation about what happened to the rights for past and future "Indiana Jones" films, Disney have confirmed that they now own the rights to future instalments in the Harrison Ford leading franchise. Paramount will still own the rights for the first four films, but Disney will be the prime studio who will make and distribute any future "Indy" sequels.
This news could back up the rumoured news that was reporting that Disney had to promise Ford an "Indiana Jones V" to get him to star in "Star Wars - Episode VII". Ford is the only guy involved in the long running franchise who's sticking with faith on any new films that have still to get made. There was a rumour at some point that Disney, when they bought LucasFilm, only had rights to reboot the franchise rather than go forward with a fifth, sixth or seventh film.
Now that a fifth film is such a super possibility, old Harrison Ford better get back into shape and get his iconic hat and whip ready for a whole new story.

May The Force Be With WHO?

Eleventh Doctor, well technically Twelfth Doctor now, Matt Smith is so rumoured to be a part of JJ Abrams's new 2015 "Star Wars" movie. That's right geeks, Matt Smith, the present Doctor is reportedly in real talks with the "Star Wars" producers over a key role in the upcoming "Episode VII". There's no word on who he's going to be playing, all we know is that he's up for a role.
Smith would be amazing and I think he deserves loads of blockbuster roles when he leaves the "WHO" universe for good. I can see him playing a Jedi to be honest, but a part of me wants to see him playing an evil Sith Lord.
"Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels" star, Jason Fleming, is also reportedly in talks for a role in the new film also after posting a picture of the script on his Twitter page the other day. No one knows if it's a fake like what wee dick Justin Bieber did with the "Batman Vs Superman" script.

Again, Fleming is only really good at playing villains in movies so I can only see him playing a Sith Lord.......don't know which one though, if it's any from the known villains from the comics, books, etc.

JJ Abrams's "Star Wars-Episode 7" Has New Official 2015 Release Date!

Alan Horn, who is the chairman over at The Walt Disney Studios confirmed that JJ Abrams's "Star Wars" sequel will be released on December 18th, 2015. Filming on the super highly-anticipated sci-fi sequel is set to begin filming sometime in Spring 2014 in Pinewood Studios.

Harrison Ford Will Return As Han Solo Only If "Indiana Jones 5" Gets Made?

News has broke that Harrison Ford will not return as legendary "Star Wars" character, Han Solo, in JJ Abrams's 7th "Star Wars" film unless an "Indiana Jones 5" gets made. Disney have reportedly agreed to what Ford wants and are planning to have a treatment for "Indy 5" done by late next year for a release date around 2016. The only bad thing is that Paramount still own the rights to the "Indiana Jones" franchise, so a deal would have to be made for Disney to make the film.
I would love an "Indy 5" personally but honestly, I'd rather see Ford return as Han Solo for the last time than see him running around as Indiana Jones one more time. The last Jones film was good but not great. Maybe this time neither Steven Spielberg or George Lucas will be involved so it could work big time.

JJ Abrams Still Involved With "Star Trek 3" And "MI-5"

With all this news of "Star Trek" director JJ Abrams been given the chance to direct the 7th installment in the holy grail of franchises, "Star Wars", no one has actually stopped to ask if Abrams will continue his involvement in Paramount's "Star Trek" reboot franchise. The answer is YES!!! Paramount vice chairman Rob Moore has confirmed that Abrams will stay as producer on "Star Trek 3". He's also confirmed to still produce the 5th installment of their "Mission Impossible" franchise too. 

"J.J. will continue to develop projects for us including a new Mission: Impossible, and he is committed to produce another Star Trek."

This is great news for Trekkies. I really hope he can possibly direct it too if he's got the time. He needs to direct the 3rd "Star Trek" film to at least finish his trilogy and then stay on as producer for further sequels. 

JJ Abrams Will Direct "Star Wars-Episode VII"

So "Star Trek" director JJ Abrams is the lucky son of a bitch who's going to be taking the helm of the new "Star Wars" film, possibly the new trilogy. I am literally was jumping and still am after hearing this. THIS IS FUCKING EPIC TO HEAR!!! He said that he wasn't interested in directing the upcoming 2015 sequel, but looks like he was a little liar. According to The Wrap, Steven Spielberg pushed and pushed producer Kathleen Kennedy to sign Abrams on, she listened to the old man and done the right thing.
So Abrams has not only got the rebooted "Star Trek" franchise on his CV, but now a possible "Star Wars" trilogy too.................LUCKY BASTARD!!!

UPDATE: Kathleen Kennedy and Disney have officially confirmed that JJ Abrams WILL indeed be directing "Star Wars-Episode VII" and he seems very pleased about given the chance to do so,

"To be a part of the next chapter of the Star Wars saga, to collaborate withKathleen Kennedy and this remarkable group of people, is an absolute honor. I may be even more grateful to George Lucas now than I was as a kid."

And this is what Kennedy and George Lucas said about Abrams directing it,

Kathleen Kennedy:

"It's very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie. J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker, he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the Star Wars experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture."

George Lucas: 

"I've consistently been impressed with J.J. as a filmmaker and storyteller. He's an ideal choice to direct the new Star Wars film and the legacy couldn't be in better hands."

Zack Snyder Directing "Star Wars" Spin-Off?

So Zack Snyder may not be getting the chance to direct the newly announced "Star Wars-Episode VII", but he may though be getting the chance to direct a new live-action spin-off film instead. Sources are saying that Snyder is in talks with Disney/LucasFilm to direct a spin-off based on the classic "Seven Samurai" film. "Seven Samurai" is a Japanese film which was made back in the 1950's, which was eventually remade in the US and was named "The Magnificent Seven", which is also getting a remake by MGM and starring Tom Cruise. That remakes years off from even having a script so we'll see how that pans out first. This though does seem pretty positive. Snyder has also been seen dinning with Disney execs and Kathleen Kennedy. Maybe he IS directing "Episode VII", but really I thin this'll be more his thing. Don't ask why though.
Some other sources are saying that it could be a "Forces Unleashed" type film spin-off with some "Seven Samurai" goodness added to it too. Either way I'm just happy that this guy could be onboard to be quite honest. I thought "Watchmen" was amazing and "Man Of Steel" looks breathtaking and has already had positive reactions to the footage. This could work well for him!

"Empire Strikes Back" Writers Back For New Trilogy!

Reports online are saying that original "Star Wars" writer, Lawrence Kasdan, is returning to write the scripts for the next two films after "Episode 7", which is currently being wrote by Michael Arndt. It was rumored that Arndt was penning all three scripts, but it looks like that may not be the case now. Kasdan wrote the script for the amazing "Empire Strikes Back" and is looking to bring the feel of that installment into the new ones with "X-Men: First Class" writer, Simon Kinberg. It's also been rumored on Twitter that both writers of "Episode 8 & 9" will also be producers for the whole new trilogy too.

On the note of the new trilogy, Billy Dee Williams, who played Lando in "Return Of The Jedi" has announced that he would love to return for the new films.

It's also been confirmed that his character does appear in the first draft of the script, but it's unknown if he'll be kept in the final drafts too though.

Disney/LucasFilm Planning Fourth "Star Wars" Trilogy Already?

An insider over at LucasFilm/Disney have revealed that the studio are already planning a fourth trilogy of the "Star Wars" franchise. The plan is to bring back Darth Vader, but in the early days of him becoming a Sith Lord. The insider also revealed that the studio plan to bring back other classic characters in younger forms and in other ways too. So we could see a young Han Solo or a very young Luke Skywalker also.
I like the idea of seeing the rise of Darth Vader once he became a Sith Lord. So the films would act as a 3.5 to "Revenge Of The Sith" and would set up the pre-"A New Hope" story line.

So Look Who's Not Directing "Star Wars-Episode 7" Then!

So here's some news on the directors who have been sent out the treatment for the new "Star Wars" film and have said no to directing. 
First, George Lucas's best friend Steven Spielberg has confirmed that he doesn't want to direct the new film because it's not his genre, 

"It is not my genre, I'ts my best friend George's genre."

Second, Quentin Tarantino has commented and confirmed that he's not interested in taking the helm of the new film, 

"It is not my genre, I'ts my best friend George's genre."

Third, Zach Snyder has confirmed too that he doesn't want to direct the new film(s) either, 

 "i just think doing episode 7, 8 and 9 is just a slippery slope." and "would be a lot of effort." 

Fourth, JJ Abrams has given a much more detailed reason on why he doesn't want to direct the new films, 

"Look, Star Wars is one of my favorite movies of all time. I frankly feel that - I almost feel that, in a weird way, the opportunity for whomever it is to direct that movie, it comes with the burden of being that kind of iconic movie and series. I was never a big Star Trek fan growing up, so for me, working on Star Trek didn't have any of that, you know, almost fatal sacrilege, and so, I am looking forward more then anyone to the next iterations of Star Wars, but I believe I will be going as a paying moviegoer!"

And finally the fifth director was Jon Favreau, who again gave a much detailed reason same as Abrams did, 

"I think both J.J. and I come from a generation of people who formed our whole creative persona around what we experienced as kids from watching those films, and I have had the good fortune of working with George (Lucas)and around George, and whether it is doing a voice on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, or being at the Skywalker Ranch mixing Iron Man - so I have been very happy and lucky to just experience the culture that Lucas has created, both in my own life growing up as a kid and professional - whether it was interviewing him at film fetivals on stage, he is just a really wonderful, talented gifted guy who has changed the business so much, so I am just giddy, first and foremost as a fan, to see what happens with it. I think there is a lot of question marks of how they are going to do it, and who they are going to do it with, and what the story is going to be about; but to say that I am not excited about it is definitely an understatement. We'll see."

"Toy Story 3" Writer Pens Scripts For New "Star Wars" Trilogy?

Writer Michael Arndt is reported to have completed 40-50 page treatments for all three of the new trilogy of "Star Wars" films. Deadline confirmed this on their site that this was happening. It's also been reported that the the treatments are heading out to key directors for the films. Names such as Steven Spielberg, JJ Abrams, Brad Bird and Matthew Vaughn have all been mentioned. 
Vaughn may be the closest to getting the job and friend and comic book writer Mark Millar thinks he would be amazing in the role,

"Star Wars has since, of course, announced an Episode 7 and he's been touted as a possible director for that movie. All I can say is that if he does get picked to helm the next Star Wars there would be nobody with more passion or enthusiasm for the project.

"I really don't think there could be a better choice, especially as we've referenced Star Wars pretty much every day in the five years we've known one another."

UPDATE: It's been confirmed that Arndt will indeed be writing the scripts for "episodes 7, 8 & 9".

"Star Wars-Episode 7" Directing & Casting Rumors!

Soooooooooooooooooo the latest rumors on whats happening on over at the Disney camp is that they are on the mad hunt for a new director to helm the 7th film in the long running sci-fi franchise. Word is that the studio are looking at BIG names such as Matthew Vaughn and Robert Rodriguez to helm the new film/trilogy.
Reports are saying that Vaughn left the "X-Men: First Class" sequel to begin talks with Disney to direct the new film, which is set for a 2015 release. With Rodriguez, Disney would be taking a BIG risk seeing as he seems to have lost his touch with the kids seeing as the last "Spy Kids" film was a complete mess. I hardly think Disney would take that risk and left him take on the new "Star Wars". Plus, would Rodriguez go "Spy Kids" style and aim it for the kids or would he play in the best of both worlds like the first three films from the 70's and 80's.
On the news of casting, Mark Hamill has confirmed that he will be returning to the role of Luke Skywalker in some sort of a way. Supposedly he's appearing as a Obi Wan Kenobi type character. This is what Hamill said during an interview,

Hamill revealed, "[George] said, 'Um, how'd you like to be in Episode nine?' This is 1976. 'When is that going to be?' '2011.' I defy anyone to add 36 years to their lives and not be stunned." Hamill then added, "I said, 'Well, what do you want me to do?' George said, 'You'll just be like a cameo. You'll be like Obi-Wan handing the lightsaber down to the next new hope.'"

He said that Carrie Fisher will also be returning and so will Harrison Ford, though it's unsure if he'll appear in any scenes with Fisher or Hamill, seeing as the both hate each other.
An insider has commented on Ford returning by saying,

“Harrison is open to the idea of doing the movie and he’s upbeat about it, all three of them are,”

THIS FILM COULD BE REALLY GREAT!!! LOOKING FORWARD TO THE CASTING TO SERIOUSLY BEGIN!!!

UPDATE: Carrie Fisher has confirmed that she would love the chance to return as Princess Lea in "Episode 7"...............so that's all three lead cast members confirming that they want to return. Listen to this Disney and don't not include them!!!

The New "Star Wars" Trilogy Will Be Totally Original?

According to some online movie news sites, the next "Star Wars" trilogy will be totally original and will have no connection to the past six films. This could mean that Disney are attempting a mini reboot within the "Wars" universe and wipe the slate clean with new characters.
There's still rumors that Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher are still though expected to return for a "passing of the torch" type scene even though this is possibly a reboot to the long-running franchise.
On the other hand, the new trilogy may not be a total reboot and just maybe have a new ending for the three original characters rather than the stories in the various comics and books set after "Episode 6". They may have new storylines for them rather than adapt, hence the original idea.
This could serious work if Disney plan to bring in new Jedi's and a new evil Empire. I'm just hyped up about the cast to be honest. The actors and actresses of today are amazing and I'm excited about who will be lucky to get a role in the new trilogy.

I Just Had To Post These Pics Of The Moment George Lucas Thought "SHIT!! WHAT HAVE I DONE?!"

Disney Have Bought LucasFilm For Over $4 Billion!

This is probably the most craziest news ever!!!!! Disney now not only own Marvel, but now they have bought LucasFilm for an expensive $4.5 billion. They now own all rights to all past and future "Star Wars" films and anything to do with the franchise, including the planned live-action TV show. Robert A Iger, who is the Chairman And Cheif Exec Officer Of The Walt Disney Company has confirmed that Disney have made plans for a "Star Wars-Episode 7" and it's set to be released in 2015. The 7th film will now go up against the "Justice League" film and "The Avengers 2".
Iger confirmed that producer Kathleen Kennedy will stay on as the Producer for Episode 7 and future installments and George Lucas will only have the role as Creative Consultant. This is what Iger said about Kennedy and Lucas's roles, It's also been mentioned that Disney plan to release a new "Star Wars" film every two to three years after the 7th film in 2015. There's rumors that original Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill, will be returning for some sort of "passing of the torch" type of scene.

"Ms. Kennedy will serve as executive producer on new Star Wars feature films, with George Lucas serving as creative consultant. Star Wars Episode 7 is targeted for release in 2015, with more feature films expected to continue the Star Wars saga and grow the franchise well into the future."

It's also been mentioned that Disney plan to release a new "Star Wars" film every two to three years after the 7th film in 2015. There's rumors that original Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill, will be returning for some sort of "passing of the torch" type of scene. 
I for one am really super excited about the new films and I just hope they turn out well and Disney doesn't cock up. I also just hope they don't make CGI animated films and make them live-action instead. 

Also, what some people haven't realised is that Disney now own the rights to the "Indiana Jones" franchise too, so we could be seeing a fifth one of them after all and ASAP too. I just hope they don't reboot and start all over with someone like Zac Efron taking the lead. They now have that choice to do that. 

Disney Announce "Avengers 2" Is In Development!

CEO of Disney, Robert Iger, yesterday announced that plans for an "Avengers" sequel are in development right now in Hollywood. Obviously this was going to happen seeing as the movie made like $200m in it's opening weekend in America, which is £123m over here in the UK. And now it's taking in more than $700m worldwide, which is £433m in pounds.

Promo Logo For "Muppets 2"

This cool new promo logo for Disney's next "Muppets" BIG-screen adventure was unveiled earlier this week at the CinemaCon over in Las Vegas. It was unveiled by Kermit The Frog and Miss Piggy.