J.J. Abrams won’t say much about the next Star Wars film, which he is directing — though info about casting and the story has piled up in bits and pieces. Now a new bit, from Abrams’ himself: At a Berlin press conference for Star Trek Into Darkness, an entrepreneurial audience member asked the filmmaker about longtime collaborator and composer Michael Giacchino, who has provided the score for most every major Abrams work. The audience member asked: Would Giacchino also do the score for Star Wars? The short answer: No — John Williams, most famous for composing the six other Star Wars films,...
- 5/1/2013
- by Adam Carlson
- EW - Inside Movies
Latest triptych of films in long-running space saga will kick off in 2015 with Episode VII, directed by Jj Abrams
The latest trilogy of Star Wars films will arrive in 2015, 2017 and 2019, Disney chairman Alan Horn has revealed.
Speaking at the annual CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas, Horn confirmed the latest triptych of movies in the long-running space saga would kick off in 2015 with Star Wars: Episode VII. Disney previously announced that the film is being directed by Jj Abrams from a script by the Oscar-winning writer of Toy Story 3 and Little Miss Sunshine, Michael Arndt.
Horn also confirmed Disney is working on a number of spin-off "movies derived from that [Star Wars] universe", though he did not state when these were due to arrive on the big screen. Many fans have interpreted Horn's speech at the annual conference for cinema chain owners as a sign that Disney is planning to release a...
The latest trilogy of Star Wars films will arrive in 2015, 2017 and 2019, Disney chairman Alan Horn has revealed.
Speaking at the annual CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas, Horn confirmed the latest triptych of movies in the long-running space saga would kick off in 2015 with Star Wars: Episode VII. Disney previously announced that the film is being directed by Jj Abrams from a script by the Oscar-winning writer of Toy Story 3 and Little Miss Sunshine, Michael Arndt.
Horn also confirmed Disney is working on a number of spin-off "movies derived from that [Star Wars] universe", though he did not state when these were due to arrive on the big screen. Many fans have interpreted Horn's speech at the annual conference for cinema chain owners as a sign that Disney is planning to release a...
- 4/18/2013
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Darth Vader found Admiral Motti's lack of faith "disturbing," but Richard LeParmentier's arrogant Death Star officer somehow escaped the Empire leader's wrath. LeParmentier, who had dozens of film and TV roles but remains forever linked to Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (or just plain Star Wars), died Tuesday. He was 66. "Every time we find someone's lack of faith disturbing, we'll think of him," his children said in a statement. LeParmentier, who lived in Bath, England, was visiting family in Austin, Texas, when he passed. "At age 66, Richard Le Parmentier is one with the Force," the statement continued. "We're deeply grateful to the many...
- 4/18/2013
- E! Online
Walt Disney Pictures has made an announcement at CinemaCon in Las Vegas that "Star Wars: Episode VII" will hit theaters in the summer of 2015 and will then release a new "Star Wars" film every summer after. The plan is to alternate between the major "Star Wars" movies and spin-offs, which will focus on such characters as Boba Fett, young Han Solo, and possibly Yoda. Outside the fact that Jj Abrams is directing "Episode VII" from a script by Michael Arndt, there has been no other news about which filmmakers will tackle all the other installments. In related news, actor Richard LeParmentier, who played Admiral Motti in the original film has passed away at the age of 66. Motti was a self-assured Empire military leader who dismissed the chance of Rebellion attack and belittled Darth Vader, only to be choked by Vader. LeParmentier also appeared in "Superman II" and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
- 4/18/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
He made a name for himself in the iconic 1977 film “Star Wars,” and sadly Richard LeParmentier has died.
The 66-year-old actor passed away in Austin, Texas yesterday (April 16) and according to his publicist it was quite unexpected.
Richard was best known for his character Admiral Motti, who fell victim to Darth Vader’s fatal chokehold in the original George Lucas flick.
LeParmentier’s legendary scene began with him telling Vader he disapproved of his “sad devotion to that ancient Jedi religion,” to which Darth replied, “I find your lack of faith disturbing,” before killing him.
His family released a statement- "At age 66, Richard Le Parmentier is one with the Force. We're deeply grateful to the many devoted fans who have posted personal remembrances of our dad as a warm, genuine person with an unparalleled joie de vivre and gift for friendship (not to mention a mean petanque player)."...
The 66-year-old actor passed away in Austin, Texas yesterday (April 16) and according to his publicist it was quite unexpected.
Richard was best known for his character Admiral Motti, who fell victim to Darth Vader’s fatal chokehold in the original George Lucas flick.
LeParmentier’s legendary scene began with him telling Vader he disapproved of his “sad devotion to that ancient Jedi religion,” to which Darth replied, “I find your lack of faith disturbing,” before killing him.
His family released a statement- "At age 66, Richard Le Parmentier is one with the Force. We're deeply grateful to the many devoted fans who have posted personal remembrances of our dad as a warm, genuine person with an unparalleled joie de vivre and gift for friendship (not to mention a mean petanque player)."...
- 4/17/2013
- GossipCenter
Star Wars actor Richard LeParmentier has passed away. He was 66.
LeParmentier is best known for his role in 1977's Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in which he played Darth Vader's cohort Admiral Conan Antonio Motti. Darth, using the "force," memorably strangled Motti, who was the Death Star commander, for disloyalty. Star Wars fans have long been fond of his short but memorable role.
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LeParmentier is best known for his role in 1977's Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in which he played Darth Vader's cohort Admiral Conan Antonio Motti. Darth, using the "force," memorably strangled Motti, who was the Death Star commander, for disloyalty. Star Wars fans have long been fond of his short but memorable role.
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- 4/17/2013
- by Nicholas White
- TVGuide - Breaking News
About 12 years ago I met Richard LeParmentier at a dive bar in my hometown of Ypsilanti, a medium-sized town outside of Detroit. It might seem a strange place to first meet the man who was famously choked by Darth Vader in the original .Star Wars,. but I was (well, still am) good friends with his booking agent for fan conventions, and he wanted to take Richard out on the town. Denis (his agent, my friend) introduced us and we hit it off right off the bat. He was very down-to-earth and more than willing to talk with me about film making and even about possibly being in one of my movies -- very cool considering how relatively inexperienced I was in the business at the time. Mostly he seemed to just enjoy hanging out with people who didn't care what movies he had been in so much as how ...
- 4/17/2013
- GeekNation.com
Richard LeParmentier, who is known to "Star Wars" fans the world over as General Motti from the 1977 film, has passed away at the age of 66, his family announced Tuesday (April 16). A statement from his children reads:
Every time we find someone's lack of faith disturbing, we'll think of him.
At age 66, Richard Le Parmentier is one with the Force. We're deeply grateful to the many devoted fans who have posted personal remembrances of our dad as a warm, genuine person with an unparalleled joie de vivre and gift for friendship (not to mention a mean petanque player). To his fans and friends, his lines were the ultimate power in the universe. He absolutely loved traveling the world and meeting his friends and fellow Star Wars fan - whose tributes have given us all the best lines in this message. He told us many stories of the hospitality he enjoyed. He usually lived in Bath,...
Every time we find someone's lack of faith disturbing, we'll think of him.
At age 66, Richard Le Parmentier is one with the Force. We're deeply grateful to the many devoted fans who have posted personal remembrances of our dad as a warm, genuine person with an unparalleled joie de vivre and gift for friendship (not to mention a mean petanque player). To his fans and friends, his lines were the ultimate power in the universe. He absolutely loved traveling the world and meeting his friends and fellow Star Wars fan - whose tributes have given us all the best lines in this message. He told us many stories of the hospitality he enjoyed. He usually lived in Bath,...
- 4/17/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Actor Richard LeParmentier, whose character Admiral Motti was viciously attacked by Darth Vader in 1977's Star Wars for not believing in The Force, died Tuesday morning while visiting his family in Austin, Texas, they announced. His publicist, Derek Maki, told the Associated Press that the death was unexpected. No cause was given. In a statement, his children - Rhiannon, Stephanie and Tyrone LeParmentier - said: "At age 66, Richard Le Parmentier is one with the Force. We're deeply grateful to the many devoted fans who have posted personal remembrances of our dad as a warm, genuine person with an unparalleled joie...
- 4/17/2013
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
Austin, Texas — Character actor Richard LeParmentier, who as a young Death Star commander learned the hard way that Darth Vader brooks no disrespect, died Tuesday. He was 66.
LeParmentier died suddenly Tuesday morning in Austin while visiting his children, said his publicist, Derek Maki. Maki said he does not know the cause.
LeParmentier was born in Pittsburgh, but moved to Britain in 1974 and had been living in Bath, England, when he died.
As Admiral Motti in 1977's "Star Wars," LeParmentier's character mocks Vader's "sad devotion to that ancient Jedi religion." Vader responds with a demonstration, using the force to choke the young commander, but allowing him to live.
LeParmentier appeared frequently in British television roles throughout his career and was working as a screenwriter when he died. He played a reporter in 1980's "Superman II," which featured actress Sarah Dougless – the villainess Ursa – with whom he was married from 1981 until 1984, according to their imdb.
LeParmentier died suddenly Tuesday morning in Austin while visiting his children, said his publicist, Derek Maki. Maki said he does not know the cause.
LeParmentier was born in Pittsburgh, but moved to Britain in 1974 and had been living in Bath, England, when he died.
As Admiral Motti in 1977's "Star Wars," LeParmentier's character mocks Vader's "sad devotion to that ancient Jedi religion." Vader responds with a demonstration, using the force to choke the young commander, but allowing him to live.
LeParmentier appeared frequently in British television roles throughout his career and was working as a screenwriter when he died. He played a reporter in 1980's "Superman II," which featured actress Sarah Dougless – the villainess Ursa – with whom he was married from 1981 until 1984, according to their imdb.
- 4/17/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
May the Force be with him. Best known for a brief but classic role as Admiral Motti in the original 1977 Star Wars film, actor Richard LeParmentier died at age 66 on Tuesday, April 16 in Austin Tex., his family announced. No cause of death was given, and his publicist told the Associated Press that the passing was unexpected. LeParmentier entered film history forever in the first George Lucas film in the Star Wars saga -- when his character became one of the very first victims of [...]...
- 4/17/2013
- Us Weekly
Austin, Texas (AP) — Character actor Richard LeParmentier, who as a young Death Star commander learned the hard way that Darth Vader brooks no disrespect, died Tuesday. He was 66. LeParmentier died unexpectedly Tuesday morning in Austin while visiting his children, said his publicist, Derek Maki. Maki said he does not know the cause. LeParmentier was born in Pittsburgh, but moved to Britain in 1974 and had been living in Bath, England, when he died. As Admiral Motti in 1977's "Star Wars," LeParmentier's character mocks Vader's "sad devotion to that ancient Jedi religion." Vader responds with a demonstration, using the force...
- 4/17/2013
- by AP Staff
- Hitfix
Richard LeParmentier, best known for his role as Admiral Motti, commander of Vader’s Death Star in Star Wars Episode IV: The New Hope, has died at his Austin, Texas home. He was 66. LeParmentier appeared in more than 50 films and TV shows throughout his career, but his most memorable performance was the role of Motti who was choked by Darth Vader in the 1977 Star Wars film. He also played acerbic police Lieutenant Santino in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). His other film credits include The People That Time Forgot (1977), Superman II (1980), and Octopussy (1983). His most recent film role was Colonel Gurnheim in 1992′s The Berlin Conspiracy. He also appeared in the TV series Paint Me A Murder and Capital City.
- 4/17/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Actor Richard LeParmentier, best known for portraying Admiral Motti in Star Wars, died suddenly at the age of 66 while visiting his family in Austin, Texas. The Pittsburgh-born actor worked regularly throughout the 70s and 80s, appearing in such films as Octopussy and Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
“Every time we find someone’s lack of faith disturbing, we’ll think of him,” the official statement from his family reads, referring to the actor’s famous scene in Episode IV: A New Hope in which Darth Vader chokes Admiral Motti for doubting the power of the Force.
Read the family’s statement in full below.
“Every time we find someone’s lack of faith disturbing, we’ll think of him,” the official statement from his family reads, referring to the actor’s famous scene in Episode IV: A New Hope in which Darth Vader chokes Admiral Motti for doubting the power of the Force.
Read the family’s statement in full below.
- 4/17/2013
- by Lindsey Bahr
- EW - Inside Movies
Richard LeParmentier, an American-born film and TV actor who spent most of his career working in England, has died at the age of 66. LeParmentier was best remembered for playing Admiral Motti, the Imperial head of Naval operations in Star Wars (1977) who has the arrogance to insult Darth Vader’s “sorcerer’s ways,” thus becoming the first character to give Vader reason to demonstrate his party trick of strangling someone from the other side of the room. Some actors achieve cinematic immortality by getting to deliver a single line; LeParmentier achieved it by being on the receiving end of ...
- 4/16/2013
- avclub.com
Star Wars actor Richard LeParmentier has died, aged 66.
The British actor was best known for playing Admiral Motti in 1977's Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
In one of the film's most iconic scenes, Motti was Force-choked by Darth Vader for insubordination.
The circumstances of the actor's death have yet to be confirmed, TMZ reports.
LeParmentier starred in over 30 films and TV shows during his career, including roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Stardust.
He was married to British actress Sarah Douglas from 1981 to 1984, and both appeared in Rollerball, The People That Time Forgot and Superman II.
He also had roles in Octopussy and the TV shows Capital City and We'll Meet Again.
LeParmentier once said of his most famous role: "I did the choking effect by flexing muscles in my neck. It set off a chain of events, that choking.
"I can't do it anymore because, oddly enough,...
The British actor was best known for playing Admiral Motti in 1977's Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
In one of the film's most iconic scenes, Motti was Force-choked by Darth Vader for insubordination.
The circumstances of the actor's death have yet to be confirmed, TMZ reports.
LeParmentier starred in over 30 films and TV shows during his career, including roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Stardust.
He was married to British actress Sarah Douglas from 1981 to 1984, and both appeared in Rollerball, The People That Time Forgot and Superman II.
He also had roles in Octopussy and the TV shows Capital City and We'll Meet Again.
LeParmentier once said of his most famous role: "I did the choking effect by flexing muscles in my neck. It set off a chain of events, that choking.
"I can't do it anymore because, oddly enough,...
- 4/16/2013
- Digital Spy
Richard LeParmentier -- the Empire goon who was famously Force-choked by Darth Vader in "Star Wars" -- has died at 66, TMZ has confirmed.LeParmentier appeared in more than 50 films and TV shows, but he'll be best remembered as Admiral Motti, commander of the Death Star who mocks Vader's "sorcerer's ways" and "sad devotion to that ancient Jedi religion."Vader finds his lack of faith disturbing, starts crushing his windpipe with the Force ... we've all seen...
- 4/16/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Comicpalooza, Texas' premier comic book and pop culture convention, is gearing up for its Memorial Day weekend run in Houston (May 25–27). And while last year was great, this year there's something very special planned.
With a lineup crammed full of stars such as Michael Biehn (The Terminator, The Victim), Kevin Sorbo (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Andromeda), Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints), Claudia Christian (Babylon 5), George Takei (Star Trek) and Kristin Bauer (True Blood), the upcoming convention is already pretty extraordinary. But Comicpalooza founder John Simons has devised an event to make 2012's fest even more kickass...if that's even possible.
Simons had an epiphany recently. "The next best thing to being a sci-fi or action hero," Simons told me, "has to be shooting a sci-fi or action hero with a gun — or maybe being shot by one." And this simple thought led him to conceive a bit of...
With a lineup crammed full of stars such as Michael Biehn (The Terminator, The Victim), Kevin Sorbo (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Andromeda), Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints), Claudia Christian (Babylon 5), George Takei (Star Trek) and Kristin Bauer (True Blood), the upcoming convention is already pretty extraordinary. But Comicpalooza founder John Simons has devised an event to make 2012's fest even more kickass...if that's even possible.
Simons had an epiphany recently. "The next best thing to being a sci-fi or action hero," Simons told me, "has to be shooting a sci-fi or action hero with a gun — or maybe being shot by one." And this simple thought led him to conceive a bit of...
- 4/27/2012
- by Theron
- Planet Fury
Over this past weekend, I had the great privilege of going to the Dallas Comic-Con as a member of the press. I’ve attended nerd conventions before (it’s okay, I’m a nerd I can say it), but not an actual Comic-Con, so I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but it blew my mind.
Let’s face it, the Dcc is nothing like the big San Diego Comic-Con coming up in the next couple months. While the latter event is more of a media affair now for movies and games to be revealed/announced/displayed, Dcc is a true Comic-Con. Sadly that meant there wasn’t much actual film news to be had (outside of what I already posted from Stan Lee’s Q&A). However, it was still an amazing event and deserves a time in the spotlight.
First Arrival:
I arrived early to pick up my press pass.
Let’s face it, the Dcc is nothing like the big San Diego Comic-Con coming up in the next couple months. While the latter event is more of a media affair now for movies and games to be revealed/announced/displayed, Dcc is a true Comic-Con. Sadly that meant there wasn’t much actual film news to be had (outside of what I already posted from Stan Lee’s Q&A). However, it was still an amazing event and deserves a time in the spotlight.
First Arrival:
I arrived early to pick up my press pass.
- 5/26/2011
- Cinelinx
Chicago – It was Chicago’s turn for Comic Con action the weekend of August 20th-22th, and even ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich showed up to greet fans and sign autographs. Adam West, Burt Ward, Julie Newmar, Lindsay Wagner, Mickey Dolenz, John Savage and Linda Blair were also among the celebrities gracing the show.
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Comicon1: Claudia Wells, the original Jennifer in ‘Back to the Future,’ poses with an old friend at the Chicago Comic Con.
Comicon2: Claudia Wells (Jennifer) and James Tolkan (Principal Strickland) celebrate the 25th Anniversary of ‘Back to the Future.’ Comicon3: The Caped Crusader and ‘Family Guy’ Mayor, the great Adam West. Comicon4: Robin the Boy Wonder, Mr. Burt Ward. Comicon5: The Purrrr-fect Catwoman,...
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Comicon1: Claudia Wells, the original Jennifer in ‘Back to the Future,’ poses with an old friend at the Chicago Comic Con.
Comicon2: Claudia Wells (Jennifer) and James Tolkan (Principal Strickland) celebrate the 25th Anniversary of ‘Back to the Future.’ Comicon3: The Caped Crusader and ‘Family Guy’ Mayor, the great Adam West. Comicon4: Robin the Boy Wonder, Mr. Burt Ward. Comicon5: The Purrrr-fect Catwoman,...
- 8/31/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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