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We're sure that you're either sick or getting sick of the constant borage of Star Wars: Episode VII rumors, but the latest speculation could feature the biggest spoiler of the 2015 J.J. Abrams movie yet. Thanks to a new photo that's making the rounds this week, we could be looking at the film's villain! If you're interested in more spoilers, keep reading below. Read More »
While there's not much we know about Star Wars: Episode VII including plot details and even its title, we know much less about cast member Daisy Ridley. On set, the newcomer is reportedly referred to as the character Kira, but who is this Kira in regards to the Star Wars universe and more importantly, Star Wars 7? Well some new plot rumors that popped up in the same week that Ridley and other stars' Twitter accounts were deleted suggest some spoilers for Kira and the rest of the film. Read More »
One of the biggest rumors surrounding the upcoming Disney and Lucasfilm movie Star Wars: Episode VII was that Darth Vader would be making an appearance. While we still don't know for sure if the character will somehow show up in the film, the person rumored to be playing the Jedi-turned-Sith villain, WWE star Sheamus, has finally addressed the speculation - and he's as confused as most of us are about this story! Read More »
One of the biggest complaints about the Star Wars prequel trilogy was the overuse of CGI as opposed to practical effects. With the new trilogy (staring with the yet-to-be titled Episode VII from J.J. Abrams) coming out in the next handful of years, fans assumed CGI would play a big part considering the advances we've had in filmmaking. But after seeing some behind-the-scenes videos, we know that practical effects have been built, too. Now a new interview with Episodes VIII and IX director Rian Johnson has confirmed CGI will not be the main focus for effects! Read More »
We have quite some time before we get any good spoilers, rumors or plot details about J.J. Abrams' Star Wars: Episode VII, but a recent interview with Disney CEO Bob Iger definitely counts as a teaser for news on the upcoming Lucasfilm franchise movie. According to Iger, filming is still underway and moving along steadily, but he also had some information on footage he's seen! Read More »
About 6 weeks after Harrison Ford sustained an ankle injury on the set of Star Wars: Episode VII (allegedly on the Millennium Falcon) the actor has gotten rid of his crutches and was spotted walking around Los Angeles with a slight limp. He tells reporters he'll be rejoining his cast mates soon. Meanwhile, Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley were spotted filming in Ireland! Read More »
We've been hearing a lot of casting rumors surrounding Star Wars: Episode VII, but maybe the most speculation is around director J.J. Abrams' acting pal Simon Pegg. The Hot Fuzz star hasn't given us a straight answer as of yet, but his Star Trek Into Darkness costar, Benedict Cumberbatch, this week hinted that it could happen! Read More »
According to a new investors address this week, EA Games revealed that Star Wars: Battlefront is not tied to the upcoming J.J. Abrams film from Disney, Star Wars: Episode VII, but a release close to the movies premiere date is definitely preferred. Therefore, this highly anticipated video game could have a late 2015, early 2016 release date! Read More »
Those excited about the recent casting of Game of Thrones actress Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth) in J.J. Abrams' Star Wars: Episode VII should be thrilled to hear about the latest rumor about her character. According to some sources, Christie has apparently been practicing her lightsaber skills and could be hunting down one of the movie's leads, John Boyega. Read More »
In a brand new video clip from director J.J. Abrams from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII, we get a quick look at the new X-Wing fighter spaceship of the upcoming 2015 film. This special sneak peek clip was produced as a way to promote the final week of the "Star Wars: Force for Change" campaign. (SPOILERS to follow) Read More »
British actress Christina Chong (24: Live Another Day, Doctor Who, The Wrong Mans) has been cast in Diseny and Lucasfilm's Star Wars: Episode VII. Directed by J.J. Abrams and with a release date set for December 18, 2015, Christina joins fellow cast members Lupita Nyong'o, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, Andy Serkis, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Harrison Ford, Crystal Clarke, Pip Anderson Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker. Read More »
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes star Andy Serkis is currently preparing to shoot his Star Wars: Episode VII scenes with director J.J. Abrams but there is still plenty of mystery around what he's bringing to the film. Serkis stars alongside Lupita Nyong'o, Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in Episode VII. The question is: will the motion capture actor portray more than one character? Read More »
Thanks to a recent Twitter post on J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot production company account, we now know that 2015's Star Wars: Episode VII is being filmed with IMAX cameras. This technology ensures us that fans will get the chance to watch this highly anticipated new movie in special IMAX theaters when it premieres on its December 18, 2015 release date. Read More »
