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The Wookiee Gets Some Nooky: New 'Han Solo' Picture Spoils Chewbacca's Story
Fire up the Falcon, because the Star Wars anthology movies are blasting off with Disney's Han Solo. While not much is known about where the smuggler's origin story will take us, at least we know that old friend Chewbacca will be on hand to hopefully steer the production to box office success. With #RonHoward taking over the reins of the troubled anthology film, the director clearly has a new vision for his movie, but could he also be bringing back a long-missing character to official #StarWars canon?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Have You Ever Wanted To Be A Jedi? - Well Then You'll Want To Read This
For decades we've held onto the sentiment that the Force would always be with us. Well it seems like that may not quite be the true reality of life. I know, I know, major sad emojis right? Well, have faith because there is still hope.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Futurism
Han You Believe It? 'Han Solo' Still On Track For Its Original Release Date
Get your Kessel running shoes on, because Disney's Han Solo looks to be back on track and ready to fire a proton torpedo into the exhaust port of its haters. After a tumultuous time with the departure of directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, an underground resistance is determined to give us a faithful anthology film to carry on from the success of last year's Rogue One.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
'Han' On A Minute: George Lucas Nearly Cast A Black Han Solo In Star Wars
Starting life as a scruffy-looking nerfherder from Corellia, Han Solo has certainly been on quite a journey since his arrival in Star Wars: A New Hope in 1977. As one of the most famous characters in the history of cinema, can you imagine anyone other than #HarrisonFord playing #HanSolo in the original #StarWars trilogy? While we know that #AldenEhrenreich will portray a younger version of the cocky captain in Disney's anthology spin-off, it turns out that things could've been very different for the original Han. As it turns out, #HarrisonFord wasn't always the first choice for the role and we nearly had a very different smug smuggler.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Hmmm, Copyright Issues We Have: Where Have You Seen 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Before?
It was fanboy overload as Lucasfilm finally announced the long-awaited title for the eighth Star Wars film. "OMG they called Luke the last Jedi in the crawl for Episode VII, mind blown." Whether planned or not, the ominous title for #RianJohnson's upcoming #StarWars film seemingly spells doom for someone in the dwindling Jedi population. Cue internet trawling to decipher what on Earth the title could mean: Does it signal the demise of #LukeSkywalker, the training of Rey, or even the return of Yoda? The Last Jedi will keep us guessing right up until December 15.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Flying Solo: 'Han Solo' Directors Were Reportedly Fired Due To Huge Lucasfilm Clash
Those pesky #StarWars anthology films sure have a tough time of it, don't they? From Josh Trank's Boba Fett movie being cancelled just moments before it was to be announced, to the major reshoots on Gareth Edwards's Rogue One, and now the departure of directors Chris Miller and Phil Lord just three weeks before #HanSolo wraps filming, it seems like they're are all getting off to rough starts.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
On Your Marks, Get Fett, Go: Star Wars Actor Daniel Logan Tries Classic Boba Fett Suit
There are two types of #StarWars fans: those who love #BobaFett, and those who think the metal menace is one quip away from being Jar Jar Binks. Quite how one man with five lines became so popular is alongside "Who shot first?" as one of the biggest Star War mysteries out there.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Snoke And Mirrors: 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Won't Give Us Any Answers About Supreme Leader Snoke
Prepare your disappointed faces, because #StarWars is letting us down (again). Don't worry, they aren't bringing back Jar Jar Binks, but we might have to wait a little longer to unravel one of the franchise's newest mysteries. The ghostly specter of Supreme Leader Snoke hung over Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015, and with Emperor Palpatine bowing out in Return of the Jedi, it looks like Snoke is pulling the strings as the galaxy's latest puppet master.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Dern Baby Dern: Get A First Look At Laura Dern And Benicio Del Toro In 'The Last Jedi'
As we prepare the opening crawl and fire up the Falcon, we are just months away from the next chapter of the intergalactic powerhouse that is Disney's #StarWars saga. As the pieces of #TheLastJedi come together, we are still left in the dark (side) about what will "Rey-ly" be going on this time around.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Giving Us 'A New Hope': 'Han Solo' Sizzle Reel Reportedly Impressed Disney Executives
There is no denying that Disney's upcoming Han Solo anthology film has been in the (star) wars of late, but after a rough week, is the Millennium Falcon finally back on track with a new captain at the helm? After the departure of directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller for reportedly turning #HanSolo into some sort of laughing stock comedy, acclaimed director Ron Howard has stepped up to take over. With some last minute scrambling, and filming due to wrap within the next couple of weeks, there has definitely been a disturbance in the Force for our smuggler's standalone adventure.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
I Like Big Hutts And I Cannot Lie: Jabba The Hutt Will Play A Major Part In 'Han Solo' Anthology Film
With a week that has been rockier than Luke Skywalker's home on Ach-To, could Disney's troubled Han Solo anthology film finally be set for some good news Hoping to chart the younger days of the galaxy's notorious nerf herder/smuggler, production found itself in a Force choke of fired directors and rumors of the leading star needing some acting lessons.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Not Feeling 'So Low' Anymore: Disney CEO Assures Us 'Han Solo' Isn't Doomed
While Darth Vader himself may find "your lack of faith disturbing," directly quoting the Sith Lord certainly seems apt if you have been reading anything about the troubled Han Solo spin-off of late. With a mad scramble to save whatever dignity the film has left, Kathleen Kennedy and co. are trying to rouse a rogue squadron of talent to rescue the production. It's been a rough week for Lucasfilm: After flying solo without directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Disney also isn't happy with Alden Ehrenreich's performance as the titular lead.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
