Sennan Asbestos Disaster. Image courtesy of Shisso Productions.With Sennan Asbestos Disaster (2017), iconoclastic director Kazuo Hara makes a return ten years in progress, following his previous film The Many Faces of Chika (2005). At three hours and thirty-five minutes (usually screened with a short intermission), the film has many apparent differences from the past breathless titles for which he became known beginning in the early 1970s. Focused on a strong central protagonist pursuing a radical goal, these works depended on sustained conflict and collaboration between filmmaker and subject, defining a model of filmmaking he would theorize as “action documentary.” In distinction, this latest work is an ensemble piece assembled over a long period of time. Sennan Asbestos Disaster is focused on members of the Citizen Group for Sennan Asbestos Damage and their long legal battle that began with the filing of a lawsuit against the government in 2006 and went up to the Supreme Court.
- 11/28/2017
- MUBI
Ever since George Lucas sold the Star Wars franchise to Disney, fans have been hoping that we might see the original, unaltered trilogy re-released in some form. As you surely know, over the years, Lucas continued to tinker with the movies, often upsetting many with the changes he made. Some of those alterations were minor (Ewoks suddenly being able to blink), while others were major enough to cause serious backlash (Han shooting first) or ridicule (Darth Vader’s “Noooo!” as he dispatches of The Emperor).
Well, according to a new report, we could see the original Star Wars movies in their unaltered form released at some point in 2017 to celebrate the franchise’s 40th anniversary. These will be the original edits of the 1977, 1980, and 1983 cuts of the first Star Wars trilogy, meaning that fans can finally watch A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi as...
Well, according to a new report, we could see the original Star Wars movies in their unaltered form released at some point in 2017 to celebrate the franchise’s 40th anniversary. These will be the original edits of the 1977, 1980, and 1983 cuts of the first Star Wars trilogy, meaning that fans can finally watch A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi as...
- 2/24/2017
- by Josh Wilding
- We Got This Covered
Oscar nominees Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sting, Justin Timberlake and 2014 Oscar winner John Legend will perform at the 89th Oscars ceremony, show producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd announced today. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the Oscars will air live on Sunday, February 26, on the ABC Television Network.
“We’re thrilled to welcome these world-class artists to the Oscars. These performances will not only celebrate the five extraordinary nominated original songs, but also the integral part music plays in movies,” De Luca and Todd said.
Auli’i Cravalho will join Miranda to perform his Oscar-nominated song, “How Far I’ll Go,” written for “Moana.” An actor, playwright and composer, Miranda is best known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals “Hamilton” and “In the Heights.” For his work, he has been recognized with a Primetime Emmy Award®, three Tony Awards®, two Grammy Awards® and the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama (“Hamilton”). This...
“We’re thrilled to welcome these world-class artists to the Oscars. These performances will not only celebrate the five extraordinary nominated original songs, but also the integral part music plays in movies,” De Luca and Todd said.
Auli’i Cravalho will join Miranda to perform his Oscar-nominated song, “How Far I’ll Go,” written for “Moana.” An actor, playwright and composer, Miranda is best known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals “Hamilton” and “In the Heights.” For his work, he has been recognized with a Primetime Emmy Award®, three Tony Awards®, two Grammy Awards® and the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama (“Hamilton”). This...
- 2/10/2017
- by Melissa Thompson
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
We finally got to see where Darth Vader hangs his cape and calls home in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. This was a really cool scene in which we are shown the dark and sinister castle on the hot and fiery planet of Mustafar.
Vader was ordered to live there by The Emperor as a constant reminder of his anger at Obi-Wan Kenobi and what he did to him. Remember, that's the place where Obi-Wan sliced all his limbs off with his lightsaber and left him being burned to a crisp.
The information comes from Pablo Hidalgo's Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide (via /Film), which offers the following info on Vader's castle:
“Dark Monolith: Vader’s personal abode is an obsidian tower on an inhospitable world. It is the Emperor’s design that Vader lives in such an unforgiving environment. Vader’s attendant,...
Vader was ordered to live there by The Emperor as a constant reminder of his anger at Obi-Wan Kenobi and what he did to him. Remember, that's the place where Obi-Wan sliced all his limbs off with his lightsaber and left him being burned to a crisp.
The information comes from Pablo Hidalgo's Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide (via /Film), which offers the following info on Vader's castle:
“Dark Monolith: Vader’s personal abode is an obsidian tower on an inhospitable world. It is the Emperor’s design that Vader lives in such an unforgiving environment. Vader’s attendant,...
- 12/20/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
One of the things that left a big impression on me when I caught Rogue One: A Star Wars Story last week was the fact that we finally got a great look at the place Darth Vader calls home. I recall talking to my friends after the screening about the fact that Gareth Edwards was given the uniquely incredible responsibility of showing the world what Vader's lair looked like, some 40 years after the world first fell in love with the character. Pretty neat stuff.
So I've been digging around trying to find out everything I can about the impressive, monolithic structure that we saw on the lava planet Mustafar, and wanted to share with you what I've discovered about Darth Vader's castle in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
For starters, let's just tackle why Vader lives on the desolate, fiery planet of Mustafar to begin with, aside from it being badass:
It is,...
So I've been digging around trying to find out everything I can about the impressive, monolithic structure that we saw on the lava planet Mustafar, and wanted to share with you what I've discovered about Darth Vader's castle in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
For starters, let's just tackle why Vader lives on the desolate, fiery planet of Mustafar to begin with, aside from it being badass:
It is,...
- 12/20/2016
- by Mario-Francisco Robles
- LRMonline.com
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Star Wars: Rogue One is the first live action Star Wars film not to be scored by John Williams. Here are his highlights from the series...
As a franchise, Star Wars is inseparable from its music. Back in 1977, John Williams ushered in a resurgence of the Golden Age score with his Oscar-winning, thunderously heroic work on A New Hope, and his legacy is being continued with Michael Giacchino's score for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In honour of the new movie, and as a celebration of some truly astonishing film music, here are the most unforgettable score moments from the Star Wars saga.
25. Rey uses the Force: The Force Awakens
Very few spines could fail to have been tingled when Daisy Ridley's plucky heroine embraced her destiny at the climax of The Force Awakens, and faced down the fearsome Kylo Ren (Adam Driver...
Star Wars: Rogue One is the first live action Star Wars film not to be scored by John Williams. Here are his highlights from the series...
As a franchise, Star Wars is inseparable from its music. Back in 1977, John Williams ushered in a resurgence of the Golden Age score with his Oscar-winning, thunderously heroic work on A New Hope, and his legacy is being continued with Michael Giacchino's score for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In honour of the new movie, and as a celebration of some truly astonishing film music, here are the most unforgettable score moments from the Star Wars saga.
25. Rey uses the Force: The Force Awakens
Very few spines could fail to have been tingled when Daisy Ridley's plucky heroine embraced her destiny at the climax of The Force Awakens, and faced down the fearsome Kylo Ren (Adam Driver...
- 12/14/2016
- Den of Geek
Influence Film Club and Mubi are partnering to show Kirby Dick's The Invisible War (2012) online in the United States from November 1 - 30, 2016 in the United States. This interview was conducted by and first appeared at the Influence Film Club.The Invisible WarWhat can we say? Kirby Dick is a director truly after our heart. Not only does he make incredibly powerful films about challenging topics that matter, he is a champion of discussion as a tool for change-making. It is for these reasons that we are proud to present his films The Invisible War—in collaboration with Mubi—and The Hunting Ground as our films of the month for November. —Influence Film ClubINFLUENCE Film Club: What is it that draws you to documentary film?Kirby Dick: I find the unpredictability of the process very stimulating.Influence: What is your history with documentary? Is there a red thread that...
- 11/8/2016
- MUBI
Whew! What a week for mostly official Rouge One: A Star Wars Story dispatches! Granted, most of these are from Entertainment Weekly and not Lucasfilm proper, but that doesn’t mean they are any less official. We’ve officially entered the time period where it was silly that we thought Kaytoo Esso was K-250, it’s a more enlightened time.
Even though all the character names and photos are super cool and worthy of individual attention, the main two purposes in the sudden dump of Rogue One info were to make the general public feel better about the widely reported reshoots and to tell everyone that Darth Vader was indeed in this film.
Turns out all the Darth Vader clues the internet had been hunting ended up paying off, and the rumors of a ruthless and frightening Vader’s return to screen ended up being true. Like we summed up for you earlier this week,...
Even though all the character names and photos are super cool and worthy of individual attention, the main two purposes in the sudden dump of Rogue One info were to make the general public feel better about the widely reported reshoots and to tell everyone that Darth Vader was indeed in this film.
Turns out all the Darth Vader clues the internet had been hunting ended up paying off, and the rumors of a ruthless and frightening Vader’s return to screen ended up being true. Like we summed up for you earlier this week,...
- 6/24/2016
- by Da7e
- LRMonline.com
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The binned Star Wars TV show, Star Wars: Underworld, was set to make us sympathise with Emperor Palpatine...
Emperor Palpatine, Aka Darth Sidious, Aka the Chancellor, Aka that bloke with the lightning coming from his hands who enjoys yelling 'unlimited power'...
There are many different names for Ian McDiarmid's Star Wars character, but one thing you wouldn't call him is a sympathetic figure. He's the personification of pure evil in George Lucas' galaxy far, far away.
We've now learned that Star Wars: Underworld - a live action TV show that was in development before Lucas sold his empire to Disney, which has since been binned - would have tried to change that.
The news comes from game director Cory Barlog. Best known for his work on the God Of War videogame franchise, Mr Barlog was interviewed by VentureBeat recently and let slip some surprising details about Star Wars: Underworld.
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The binned Star Wars TV show, Star Wars: Underworld, was set to make us sympathise with Emperor Palpatine...
Emperor Palpatine, Aka Darth Sidious, Aka the Chancellor, Aka that bloke with the lightning coming from his hands who enjoys yelling 'unlimited power'...
There are many different names for Ian McDiarmid's Star Wars character, but one thing you wouldn't call him is a sympathetic figure. He's the personification of pure evil in George Lucas' galaxy far, far away.
We've now learned that Star Wars: Underworld - a live action TV show that was in development before Lucas sold his empire to Disney, which has since been binned - would have tried to change that.
The news comes from game director Cory Barlog. Best known for his work on the God Of War videogame franchise, Mr Barlog was interviewed by VentureBeat recently and let slip some surprising details about Star Wars: Underworld.
- 6/22/2016
- Den of Geek
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The first trailer for Star Wars: Rogue One is officially here. We take a closer look at what it all means...
If The Force Awakens had one herculean trial to undertake - relaunch the Star Wars franchise for a new generation of moviegoers - then Rogue One has a mighty task of its own. This is, after all, both a spin-off from the numbered Star Wars entries and also a prequel to 1977's A New Hope.
As history has already taught us, Star Wars sequels aren't necessarily easy to get right.
What Rogue One does offer, however, is the possibility of opening up the Star Wars universe in ways that were previously confined to books, videogames and other media. Director Gareth Edwards (Monsters, Godzilla) has pitched his movie as a mash-up of Dirty Dozen and space opera; its basic plot involves the Rebels' attempt to steal...
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The first trailer for Star Wars: Rogue One is officially here. We take a closer look at what it all means...
If The Force Awakens had one herculean trial to undertake - relaunch the Star Wars franchise for a new generation of moviegoers - then Rogue One has a mighty task of its own. This is, after all, both a spin-off from the numbered Star Wars entries and also a prequel to 1977's A New Hope.
As history has already taught us, Star Wars sequels aren't necessarily easy to get right.
What Rogue One does offer, however, is the possibility of opening up the Star Wars universe in ways that were previously confined to books, videogames and other media. Director Gareth Edwards (Monsters, Godzilla) has pitched his movie as a mash-up of Dirty Dozen and space opera; its basic plot involves the Rebels' attempt to steal...
- 4/7/2016
- Den of Geek
The ceremony took place in the Grand Prince Hotel on the 4th of March and the winners were:
Best Picture: Our Little Sister (Hirokazu Koreeda)
Best Animated Film: The Boy and The beast (Mamoru Hosoda)
Best Director: Hirokazu Koreeda (Our Little Sister)
Best Actor: Kazunari Ninomiiya (Living with my Mother)
Best Actress: Sakura Ando (100 Yen Love)
Best Supporting Actor: Masahiro Motoki (The Emperor in August, Japan’s Longest Stay)
Best Supporting Actress: Haru Kuroki (Living with my Mother) Best Screenplay: Shin Adachi (100 Yen Love)
Best Cinematography: Mikiya Takimoto (Our Little Sister)
Best Lighting Direction: Norikiyo Fujii (Our Little Sister)
Best Music: Sakanaction (Bakuman)
Best Art Direction: Hidefumi Hanatani (125 Years Memory)
Best Sound Recording: Nobuhiko Matsukage (125 Years Memory)
Best Film Editing: Yasuyuki Ozeki (Bakuman)
Best Foreign Language Film: American Sniper
Newcomer of the Year: Kasumi Arimura (Flying Colors), Tao Tsuchiya (Orange), Ryosuke Yamada, (Assassination Classroom), Yojiro Noda (Pieta in the Toilet...
Best Picture: Our Little Sister (Hirokazu Koreeda)
Best Animated Film: The Boy and The beast (Mamoru Hosoda)
Best Director: Hirokazu Koreeda (Our Little Sister)
Best Actor: Kazunari Ninomiiya (Living with my Mother)
Best Actress: Sakura Ando (100 Yen Love)
Best Supporting Actor: Masahiro Motoki (The Emperor in August, Japan’s Longest Stay)
Best Supporting Actress: Haru Kuroki (Living with my Mother) Best Screenplay: Shin Adachi (100 Yen Love)
Best Cinematography: Mikiya Takimoto (Our Little Sister)
Best Lighting Direction: Norikiyo Fujii (Our Little Sister)
Best Music: Sakanaction (Bakuman)
Best Art Direction: Hidefumi Hanatani (125 Years Memory)
Best Sound Recording: Nobuhiko Matsukage (125 Years Memory)
Best Film Editing: Yasuyuki Ozeki (Bakuman)
Best Foreign Language Film: American Sniper
Newcomer of the Year: Kasumi Arimura (Flying Colors), Tao Tsuchiya (Orange), Ryosuke Yamada, (Assassination Classroom), Yojiro Noda (Pieta in the Toilet...
- 3/4/2016
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
George Lucas had a lot to answer for in 1983. Would audiences ever see Han Solo again? Was there any chance for Leia and the Rebellion to come back from such a crushing defeat? And was Darth Vader really Luke Skywalker’s father? As the third chapter in the original Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi would answer all of these questions, but not without controversy — even at the time.
Among Lucas’s three original films, Jedi is the turning point for the series’ creator and his subsequent kid-ification of a saga that had, up until that point, been accessible to both children and adults alike. Part of Jedi‘s scattered tone is artificially inflated by the “series of down endings” in The Empire Strikes Back. On the other hand, there’s something about the cuddly nature of the Ewoks and the broad hamminess of Jabba’s Palace that doesn...
Among Lucas’s three original films, Jedi is the turning point for the series’ creator and his subsequent kid-ification of a saga that had, up until that point, been accessible to both children and adults alike. Part of Jedi‘s scattered tone is artificially inflated by the “series of down endings” in The Empire Strikes Back. On the other hand, there’s something about the cuddly nature of the Ewoks and the broad hamminess of Jabba’s Palace that doesn...
- 12/21/2015
- by David Klein
- SoundOnSight
A long time ago (38 years, to be exact), in a galaxy far, far away (your local multiplex), something very special happened. Star Wars arrived, and the world suddenly possessed a film that defined a generation and launched a franchise that will continue to be handed down, from adult to child, until the sun swells to envelop the Earth.
It is, at its core, the simplest of stories, and a tale as old as time – family, destiny, and good versus evil. But that classic narrative is woven through a vast, operatic tapestry that propels us beyond the boundaries of our own galaxy and obliterates all concept of our own limitations – both creatively and in the very substance of our being. On the most fundamental level, Star Wars shows us what we are capable of – in terms of both the dark side, and the light.
It can be argued that this internal...
It is, at its core, the simplest of stories, and a tale as old as time – family, destiny, and good versus evil. But that classic narrative is woven through a vast, operatic tapestry that propels us beyond the boundaries of our own galaxy and obliterates all concept of our own limitations – both creatively and in the very substance of our being. On the most fundamental level, Star Wars shows us what we are capable of – in terms of both the dark side, and the light.
It can be argued that this internal...
- 12/7/2015
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
Claire Danes has a new “Homeland” underling — and she’ll probably want to keep an eye on this one. The Showtime drama just locked recurring “Suits” actor Max Beesley for one episode. He’ll play Mike Brown, an ex-Royal Marine turned private military contractor. Brown is described as smart, but he is not entirely comfortable working under Carrie Mathison (Danes). Beesley is best known for a variety of roles on British TV including “Hotel Babylon,” “Mad Dogs,” “Ordinary Lies” and “Survivors.” Film-wise, he was a co-lead with Mariah Carey in “Glitter,” and could also be seen in “The Emperor’s Wife” and “Pawn.
- 9/1/2015
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Neil Armfield.s Holding the Man, Simon Stone.s The Daughter, Jeremy Sims. Last Cab to Darwin and Jen Peedom.s feature doc Sherpa will have their world premieres at the Sydney Film Festival.
The festival program unveiled today includes 33 world premieres (including 22 shorts) and 135 Australian premieres (with 18 shorts) among 251 titles from 68 countries.
Among the other premieres will be Daina Reid.s The Secret River, Ruby Entertainment's. ABC-tv miniseries starring Oliver Jackson Cohen and Sarah Snook, and three Oz docs, Marc Eberle.s The Cambodian Space Project — Not Easy Rock .n. Roll, Steve Thomas. Freedom Stories and Lisa Nicol.s Wide Open Sky.
Festival director Nashen Moodley boasted. this year.s event will be far larger than 2014's when 183 films from 47 countries were screened, including 15 world premieres. The expansion is possible in part due to the addition of two new screening venues in Newtown and Liverpool.
As previously announced, Brendan Cowell...
The festival program unveiled today includes 33 world premieres (including 22 shorts) and 135 Australian premieres (with 18 shorts) among 251 titles from 68 countries.
Among the other premieres will be Daina Reid.s The Secret River, Ruby Entertainment's. ABC-tv miniseries starring Oliver Jackson Cohen and Sarah Snook, and three Oz docs, Marc Eberle.s The Cambodian Space Project — Not Easy Rock .n. Roll, Steve Thomas. Freedom Stories and Lisa Nicol.s Wide Open Sky.
Festival director Nashen Moodley boasted. this year.s event will be far larger than 2014's when 183 films from 47 countries were screened, including 15 world premieres. The expansion is possible in part due to the addition of two new screening venues in Newtown and Liverpool.
As previously announced, Brendan Cowell...
- 5/6/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Love him or hate him, there’s no ignoring Russell Brand. The louche, shaggy-haired, former druggie/current author/actor/raconteur made his first impression with the American public as the fabulously named Aldous Snow in Nicholas Stoller’s “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” A slew of film roles followed, some promising, others less so (“Arthur,” anyone?). In the last couple of years, however, Brand has consciously moved away from the bad-boy image that defined his early career trajectory, moving towards a very public sort of political activism. In 2013, for instance, Brand encouraged British citizens to not vote and called for a “massive re-distribution of wealth,” although he was a bit hazy on exactly what that meant. He published a book titled "Revolution," and now Brand, ever the firestarter, has teamed up with director Michael Winterbottom (“24 Hour Party People,” “The Trip”) for “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” an incendiary comic documentary that looks...
- 4/16/2015
- by Nicholas Laskin
- The Playlist
South Korean production group signs Mou for acquisition of ancillary distributor.
South Korean production group Spackman Entertainment Group, listed on the Catalist of the Singapore Exchange, has announced it has “entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding” for the proposed acquisition of 51% or more of Novus Mediacorp Co., Ltd.
Mostly known as a Korean ancillary distributor, Novus Mediacorp Co. is also an investor and presenter that has handled 35 local and 19 foreign films since 2010. These include local hits Secretly, Greatly and All About My Wife, the latter of which is one of Spackman Entertainment Group’s productions.
Novus also wholly owns subsidiary Novus Entertainment Co., Ltd. which is currently producing three local films for theatrical release in 2015: Life Risking Love, featuring Ha Ji-won; Korean Gangster, starring Jung Jae-young; and Chong Hee - The Emperor’s Love, starring Cho Jin-woong.
Spackman’s move comes at a time of growth in South Korea’s ancillary market. The Korean...
South Korean production group Spackman Entertainment Group, listed on the Catalist of the Singapore Exchange, has announced it has “entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding” for the proposed acquisition of 51% or more of Novus Mediacorp Co., Ltd.
Mostly known as a Korean ancillary distributor, Novus Mediacorp Co. is also an investor and presenter that has handled 35 local and 19 foreign films since 2010. These include local hits Secretly, Greatly and All About My Wife, the latter of which is one of Spackman Entertainment Group’s productions.
Novus also wholly owns subsidiary Novus Entertainment Co., Ltd. which is currently producing three local films for theatrical release in 2015: Life Risking Love, featuring Ha Ji-won; Korean Gangster, starring Jung Jae-young; and Chong Hee - The Emperor’s Love, starring Cho Jin-woong.
Spackman’s move comes at a time of growth in South Korea’s ancillary market. The Korean...
- 11/14/2014
- by hjnoh2007@gmail.com (Jean Noh)
- ScreenDaily
The What?: It’s a column on Star Wars news and rumors and therefore contains Spoilers and Speculation. If you’re not into those things, well, you're rookie status is showing.
This Week: The pieces have begun to come together and now I’m feeling a little bit better about the Expanded Universe getting the big boot before Star Wars: Rebels and Episode VII.
Hello LucasFilm Story Group!
Do you remember that scene in Hook where all the lost boys are on Rufio's side until a little kid (Pockets? Patches?) stretches his face out to get rid of the wrinkles and he says "Oh There you are, Peter?"
That just happened with me and Star Wars: "Oh There you are, post-Avengers MegaFranchise."
Up until now it looked like Jj Abrams was going to get to call the shots like he did with Lost, Fringe and the Star Trek reboot,...
This Week: The pieces have begun to come together and now I’m feeling a little bit better about the Expanded Universe getting the big boot before Star Wars: Rebels and Episode VII.
Hello LucasFilm Story Group!
Do you remember that scene in Hook where all the lost boys are on Rufio's side until a little kid (Pockets? Patches?) stretches his face out to get rid of the wrinkles and he says "Oh There you are, Peter?"
That just happened with me and Star Wars: "Oh There you are, post-Avengers MegaFranchise."
Up until now it looked like Jj Abrams was going to get to call the shots like he did with Lost, Fringe and the Star Trek reboot,...
- 8/15/2014
- by Da7e
- LRMonline.com
It is a dark time for the news-gathering rebellion. We have most of our cast for Star Wars: Episode VII and a release date of December 18, 2015. It seems like the Expanded Universe has been partially deleted. It seems like Team Disney/Lucasfilm/Bad Robot is only interested in disseminating news at shareholder meetings and on Instagram. We have 588 Days to correctly set the bar for the new Star Wars films. Don't fear spoilers and speculation. Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.
What seems to be a constant in a Star Wars trilogy is a Skywalker and their generational lines and their involvement in the politics of the galaxy. That’s why it makes a lot a sense to look at the photo from the first script reading and see the actors sitting in loose “families.”
Domhnall Gleeson...
What seems to be a constant in a Star Wars trilogy is a Skywalker and their generational lines and their involvement in the politics of the galaxy. That’s why it makes a lot a sense to look at the photo from the first script reading and see the actors sitting in loose “families.”
Domhnall Gleeson...
- 5/9/2014
- by Da7e
- LRMonline.com
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Not all is well in a galaxy far, far away.
The Emperor seems to have struck back, as it has been rumoured that Ian McDiarmid (Aka Emperor Palpatine) may reprise his role in the forthcoming Star Wars sequel trilogy; given his almost certain death in the closing sequences of Star Wars VI this reprisal could be the start of a chain of deficiencies that could weaken these additions to the Star Wars canon.
When Star Wars VII is released and the litany of loyal fans sit back in the cinema and see those awe-inspiring words of ‘A Long Time Ago, In a Galaxy Far, Far Away…’ there will in no doubt be controversy over some of the twists and tribulations; George Lucas did intend to make 9 movies, so there is clearly some source material with which this trilogy will be based, and Lucas is capable of making major plot...
Not all is well in a galaxy far, far away.
The Emperor seems to have struck back, as it has been rumoured that Ian McDiarmid (Aka Emperor Palpatine) may reprise his role in the forthcoming Star Wars sequel trilogy; given his almost certain death in the closing sequences of Star Wars VI this reprisal could be the start of a chain of deficiencies that could weaken these additions to the Star Wars canon.
When Star Wars VII is released and the litany of loyal fans sit back in the cinema and see those awe-inspiring words of ‘A Long Time Ago, In a Galaxy Far, Far Away…’ there will in no doubt be controversy over some of the twists and tribulations; George Lucas did intend to make 9 movies, so there is clearly some source material with which this trilogy will be based, and Lucas is capable of making major plot...
- 2/24/2014
- by Samuel Clements
- Obsessed with Film
With the release of The Dark Knight Rises and the completion of the Dark Knight Trilogy it had me thinking of where it falls when compared to other classic trilogies. Trilogies used to be reserved for a select few, but now everything has a trilogy. I mean Step Up had a trilogy…until they made another movie and now it’s a quadrilogy. To be fair there is a lot of plot in that series so four movies were absolutely necessary. In fact I’m quite surprised Step Up Revolutions wasn’t split up into two parts. That’s not to say that there aren’t any great ones out there, because there are quite a few and I hope to point out some of those today. I created a list of what I think are the best trilogies ever made. I considered a few things when making this list.
- 12/30/2013
- by Dan Clark
- Nerdly
Ian McDiarmid is the latest Star Wars veteran rumoured to be returning for Jj Abrams's Episode VII.
The Scottish actor played the Emperor in 1983's Return of the Jedi and later reprised the role, as Senator Palpatine/Darth Sidious, for the prequel trilogy.
According to Star Wars website Jedi News, the actor will be back for the 2015 blockbuster but the nature of his role is unclear.
The Emperor was killed at the climax of Return of the Jedi when Darth Vader threw him into the Death Star's reactor shaft.
Speaking to Digital Spy at Star Wars Celebration Europe, McDiarmid said: "It's great that Disney are going to take it forward and do it differently - things always have to change - and that George Lucas has released it to be done that way, in fact positively encouraged it."
Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher are all expected to...
The Scottish actor played the Emperor in 1983's Return of the Jedi and later reprised the role, as Senator Palpatine/Darth Sidious, for the prequel trilogy.
According to Star Wars website Jedi News, the actor will be back for the 2015 blockbuster but the nature of his role is unclear.
The Emperor was killed at the climax of Return of the Jedi when Darth Vader threw him into the Death Star's reactor shaft.
Speaking to Digital Spy at Star Wars Celebration Europe, McDiarmid said: "It's great that Disney are going to take it forward and do it differently - things always have to change - and that George Lucas has released it to be done that way, in fact positively encouraged it."
Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher are all expected to...
- 8/12/2013
- Digital Spy
Just after Cartoon Network aired the final episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars fifth season, it was announced that there would be no sixth for the award winning and critically acclaimed animated series. For some, this was not a huge surprise. Since Disney acquired Lucasfilm last summer, many had speculated on what would be the future of anything Star Wars related that would not be airing on any Disney owned channel.
For others, it was horrible news. The Clone Wars series was the most adult of all the animated products that were spun off from the movie franchise, and under the helm of a great creative team, showed that Star Wars could be fun, dangerous and well-written despite the baggage left by George Lucas and his prequel movie series. The show ran for five seasons on Cn, where it enjoyed good ratings and hundred plus episodes, which now made it available to aired daily.
For others, it was horrible news. The Clone Wars series was the most adult of all the animated products that were spun off from the movie franchise, and under the helm of a great creative team, showed that Star Wars could be fun, dangerous and well-written despite the baggage left by George Lucas and his prequel movie series. The show ran for five seasons on Cn, where it enjoyed good ratings and hundred plus episodes, which now made it available to aired daily.
- 5/20/2013
- by spaced-odyssey
- doorQ.com
There’s been lots of talk about who might be returning for the upcoming Star Wars Episode VII. Will Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia or Lando Calrissian be coming back? Will The Emperor or even Darth Vader return from the grave? Will Ahsoka Tano make an appearance? It’s all, quite rightly been character focused thus far but there’s something else about the Star Wars Saga that we all love. Starships!
Star Wars starships are as much loved as some of the characters and given the return to the Galaxy far, far away, you would imagine we’d see some of them return too.
Looking at all existing six episodes, George Lucas was sure to make the two trilogies distinctly different in ship technology in order to make the two eras visually different. However he was also sure to let us know that many ship designs informed us...
Star Wars starships are as much loved as some of the characters and given the return to the Galaxy far, far away, you would imagine we’d see some of them return too.
Looking at all existing six episodes, George Lucas was sure to make the two trilogies distinctly different in ship technology in order to make the two eras visually different. However he was also sure to let us know that many ship designs informed us...
- 3/20/2013
- by Marcus Doidge
- Obsessed with Film
Henchmen are one of the unsung heroes of cinema. They do the dirty jobs that no one else wants to do, and they keep the good guy from resting on his laurels by challenging him to some sort of entertaining action sequence. Sure, they may not be the smartest or the best-looking, but they serve a purpose and make movies more entertaining. Here is our list that honors the best henchmen of all time.
If there’s a big-time baddie in a movie, you can almost be certain that he didn’t rise up to prominence by himself. He had to have help, and that help usually came from henchmen. Not only do they make the bad guy better, they also make the good guy look good by getting beaten up and/or dying easily. Therefore, although it is a job with unique perks, it’s still a tough job.
If there’s a big-time baddie in a movie, you can almost be certain that he didn’t rise up to prominence by himself. He had to have help, and that help usually came from henchmen. Not only do they make the bad guy better, they also make the good guy look good by getting beaten up and/or dying easily. Therefore, although it is a job with unique perks, it’s still a tough job.
- 1/30/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
While we still have yet to hear details about the next series of Star Wars movies, we can only hope they will be better than the prequels. That's not to say there weren't some things I like in episodes I-iii (the lava battle between Obi Wan and Anakin remains my favorite duel), but on the whole I think it can be done better. The following list is just a breakdown of three logical advantages and disadvantages I think the next three films will have that the prequels lacked. Enjoy and post your own thoughts below!
Advantage 1: Limited Lucas Involvement.
For fans of the original trilogy who still weep over the fact that Han shot first, then Greedo, then they both did or hates blinking Ewoks this is a huge plus for the new series. Good or bad, George Lucas can't change s*** once it's out. His limited involvement also...
- 1/22/2013
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
Blame whoever you like, but "Star Wars: Episode VII" by way of Walt Disney is actually happening.
Yep, our space man George Lucas passed his light saber on to Mickey Mouse (for a hefty $4.05 billion, of course), and, come 2015, the force will bring an all-new, hopefully-not-pillaged-and-dismembered extension of "Star Wars" into being. "Befuddled and nervous we all are," as Yoda might say.
After getting past the stage of sheer disbelief and rampant head shake-age, we couldn't help but wonder: What exactly will happen when Tatooine and Space Mountain collide? Will Wookie and Beast become friends? Will Jasmine and Leia share tips for keeping a taut midriff? Actor Simon Pegg got just as philosophical about the news on his Twitter feed, writing, "Does this mean Leia is now a Disney princess?"
Pegg, sensing the humor potential, then opened the floodgates of snark to fellow tweeters by concocting the hashtag #DisneyStarWars.
The Twitter world,...
Yep, our space man George Lucas passed his light saber on to Mickey Mouse (for a hefty $4.05 billion, of course), and, come 2015, the force will bring an all-new, hopefully-not-pillaged-and-dismembered extension of "Star Wars" into being. "Befuddled and nervous we all are," as Yoda might say.
After getting past the stage of sheer disbelief and rampant head shake-age, we couldn't help but wonder: What exactly will happen when Tatooine and Space Mountain collide? Will Wookie and Beast become friends? Will Jasmine and Leia share tips for keeping a taut midriff? Actor Simon Pegg got just as philosophical about the news on his Twitter feed, writing, "Does this mean Leia is now a Disney princess?"
Pegg, sensing the humor potential, then opened the floodgates of snark to fellow tweeters by concocting the hashtag #DisneyStarWars.
The Twitter world,...
- 10/31/2012
- by Amanda Bell
- NextMovie
When the news broke last night that Disney were to buy Lucasfilm and that a new Star Wars movie will be out in cinemas in the same summer as The Avengers 2 sent the internet as close to meltdown as I’ve seen it.
Rarely have I seen so many Photoshopped mash-ups (Disney Princess Leia, The Emperor’s New Groove etc) thrown out into the twittersphere so quickly. Few saw it coming and yet as the disbelief subsided there was an outporing of opinion and conjecture as to what this all meant.
Disney now own Marvel, Pixar (which begin as part of Ilm) and now Lucasfilm and this summer’s The Avengers proved that Disney can deliver up a fine film, exceeding expectations of critics, the fans and their shareholders, in this instance by employing the right people to do the job. But is the continuation of the Star Wars...
Rarely have I seen so many Photoshopped mash-ups (Disney Princess Leia, The Emperor’s New Groove etc) thrown out into the twittersphere so quickly. Few saw it coming and yet as the disbelief subsided there was an outporing of opinion and conjecture as to what this all meant.
Disney now own Marvel, Pixar (which begin as part of Ilm) and now Lucasfilm and this summer’s The Avengers proved that Disney can deliver up a fine film, exceeding expectations of critics, the fans and their shareholders, in this instance by employing the right people to do the job. But is the continuation of the Star Wars...
- 10/31/2012
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The Robot Chicken guys have probably the best place to be if you're a Star Wars fan and working in the 'hood. With an inside connection to George Lucas already established through three Star Wars: Robot Chicken specials (they got the blessing of The Lucas as well as Lucasfilm for 'em), and the creative teeth cut on parodying the Star Wars universe, it makes sense for them to want to spend more time in that galaxy from long ago.
Surprisingly, Lucasfilm has agreed with Robot Chicken creators Seth Green and Matt Senrich. The two entities have partnered again to make a new CG series called Star Wars: Detours. After watching the first three trailers showing what we can expect to see in the show, if you enjoyed the satire and humor from the Robot Chicken Star Wars specials, then you may like what Star Wars: Detours has in store for you.
Surprisingly, Lucasfilm has agreed with Robot Chicken creators Seth Green and Matt Senrich. The two entities have partnered again to make a new CG series called Star Wars: Detours. After watching the first three trailers showing what we can expect to see in the show, if you enjoyed the satire and humor from the Robot Chicken Star Wars specials, then you may like what Star Wars: Detours has in store for you.
- 8/25/2012
- by Patrick Sauriol
- Corona's Coming Attractions
Article by Dan Clark
With the release of The Dark Knight Rises and the completion of the Dark Knight Trilogy it had me thinking of where it falls when compared to other classic trilogies. Trilogies used to be reserved for a select few, but now everything has a trilogy. I mean Step Up had a trilogy…until they made another movie and now it’s a quadrilogy. To be fair there is a lot of plot in that series so four movies were absolutely necessary. In fact I’m quite surprised Step Up Revolutions wasn’t split up into two parts. That’s not to say that there aren’t any great ones out there, because there are quite a few and I hope to point out some of those today. I created a list of what I think are the best trilogies ever made. I considered a few things when making this list.
With the release of The Dark Knight Rises and the completion of the Dark Knight Trilogy it had me thinking of where it falls when compared to other classic trilogies. Trilogies used to be reserved for a select few, but now everything has a trilogy. I mean Step Up had a trilogy…until they made another movie and now it’s a quadrilogy. To be fair there is a lot of plot in that series so four movies were absolutely necessary. In fact I’m quite surprised Step Up Revolutions wasn’t split up into two parts. That’s not to say that there aren’t any great ones out there, because there are quite a few and I hope to point out some of those today. I created a list of what I think are the best trilogies ever made. I considered a few things when making this list.
- 8/1/2012
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Script rewrites. Exacting directors. Terrible twists of fate. We look back through the ages to bring you 20 nightmarish film shoots…
The lavish lifestyles of Hollywood’s more famous actors and filmmakers may hint at a world of glamour and cash, but as this list proves, the process of actually putting a movie together is rarely a dignified process. What follows is a lengthy catalogue of ill-advised location choices, tantrums, dreadful acts of God, spiked bowls of soup, ruined studios, bruised egos, broken bones and shattered dreams.
For the prospective filmmaker, this article could be read as a cautionary tale of just how badly wrong a production can go – though in order to keep the tone relatively light, we’ve excised those film productions that ended in tragedy (you’ll have to look elsewhere to discover the sad stories behind Twilight Zone: The Movie and The Crow).
Nevertheless, we suggest you...
The lavish lifestyles of Hollywood’s more famous actors and filmmakers may hint at a world of glamour and cash, but as this list proves, the process of actually putting a movie together is rarely a dignified process. What follows is a lengthy catalogue of ill-advised location choices, tantrums, dreadful acts of God, spiked bowls of soup, ruined studios, bruised egos, broken bones and shattered dreams.
For the prospective filmmaker, this article could be read as a cautionary tale of just how badly wrong a production can go – though in order to keep the tone relatively light, we’ve excised those film productions that ended in tragedy (you’ll have to look elsewhere to discover the sad stories behind Twilight Zone: The Movie and The Crow).
Nevertheless, we suggest you...
- 1/19/2012
- Den of Geek
One of the things I did enjoy about Revenge Of The Sith was Palpatine (or "Darth Sidious" who would of course become The Emperor) relating part of the tale of Darth Plagueis to Anakin. I thought it sounded like a great story since anything to do with the origins of The Sith always piqued my interest. Well now in a new novel James Luceno will go into more detail, while also telling the early history of Palpatins - how he came to be a Sith Lord, how he entered politics, and how he first came to train Darth Maul. Here is the trailer ad, featuring some of the footage described above, along with glimpses from both previous prequel movies too. I find it hilarious that Hayden Christensen can actually make the delivery of the single word "no" sound awful. Anyway, ol Lucas may be retired but you can be assured...
- 1/18/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
One of the things I did enjoy about Revenge Of The Sith was Palpatine (or "Darth Sidious" who would of course become The Emperor) relating part of the tale of Darth Plagueis to Anakin. I thought it sounded like a great story since anything to do with the origins of The Sith always piqued my interest. Well now in a new novel James Luceno will go into more detail, while also telling the early history of Palpatins - how he came to be a Sith Lord, how he entered politics, and how he first came to train Darth Maul. Here is the trailer ad, featuring some of the footage described above, along with glimpses from both previous prequel movies too. I find it hilarious that Hayden Christensen can actually make the delivery of the single word "no" sound awful. Anyway, ol Lucas may be retired but you can be assured...
- 1/18/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Nerd Point/Counterpoint – The Millennium Falcon or Serenity?
If there’s one thing nerds like to do, it’s debate. And if there’s one thing nerds like to debate about, it’s useless trivia from TV shows and movies. Thus, we humbly submit for your reading pleasure: The Nerd Point/Counterpoint.
This week’s topic: Which is the better cargo ship? The Millennium Falcon or Serenity?
The Millennium Falcon—Eric Schlelein
My argument is short, because I don’t feel I need to say any more than this: It’s the Millennium Freaking Falcon.
While I will allow that George Lucas’ grasp on the laws of quality storytelling may be comically tenuous, I’ll give him this, the man knows cool starship designs. The Star Destroyer? The X-Wing fighter? The Emperor’s shuttle? All very cool, very interesting starship designs. The Star Wars movies set the bar by...
If there’s one thing nerds like to do, it’s debate. And if there’s one thing nerds like to debate about, it’s useless trivia from TV shows and movies. Thus, we humbly submit for your reading pleasure: The Nerd Point/Counterpoint.
This week’s topic: Which is the better cargo ship? The Millennium Falcon or Serenity?
The Millennium Falcon—Eric Schlelein
My argument is short, because I don’t feel I need to say any more than this: It’s the Millennium Freaking Falcon.
While I will allow that George Lucas’ grasp on the laws of quality storytelling may be comically tenuous, I’ll give him this, the man knows cool starship designs. The Star Destroyer? The X-Wing fighter? The Emperor’s shuttle? All very cool, very interesting starship designs. The Star Wars movies set the bar by...
- 9/26/2011
- by Elisabeth Rappe and Eric Schlelein
- Boomtron
It’s been a long time coming, but finally, in a galaxy not so far, far away (well, in our own in fact!) the Star Wars Saga is receiving a Blu-ray release…check out the 10 moments we can’t wait to see!
With the amazing advancements of high definition television and Blu-ray players films have never looked so good. Whether old or new, the improved quality of these releases can be immense. It’s a wonder then that it’s taken so long since the introduction of these new formats to actually release the Star Wars saga! Whatever the reasons, the wait is nearly over with Monday’s release of the entire series. So as you eagerly sit and count down the hours to that historical day (I’m assuming most if you are!), take the time to check out the 10 moments we can’t wait to see in HD!
With the amazing advancements of high definition television and Blu-ray players films have never looked so good. Whether old or new, the improved quality of these releases can be immense. It’s a wonder then that it’s taken so long since the introduction of these new formats to actually release the Star Wars saga! Whatever the reasons, the wait is nearly over with Monday’s release of the entire series. So as you eagerly sit and count down the hours to that historical day (I’m assuming most if you are!), take the time to check out the 10 moments we can’t wait to see in HD!
- 9/8/2011
- by Stuart Cummins
- Obsessed with Film
George Lucas can’t seem to stop futzing with his film series Star Wars. Recently Movie Fanatic reported about the Star Wars complete Blu-Ray collection finally arriving and the fanfare about the hi-def world of Lucas was immense. As new details of the Star Wars Blu-Ray release comes out, fans that are critical at the master for tinkering with his masterpiece have made their displeasure loud and clear.
Sure, in the first three Star Wars films, i.e. the three most recent releases, the news that Yoda would be digitally recreated to augment the awkward puppeteering of Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith can be met with cheers. The jeers have been arriving since news broke about several iconic scenes being changed for the films' September Blu-Ray premiere.
For instance (and check out the video below), during Return of the Jedi, as Darth Vader watches The Emperor electrifying Luke,...
Sure, in the first three Star Wars films, i.e. the three most recent releases, the news that Yoda would be digitally recreated to augment the awkward puppeteering of Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith can be met with cheers. The jeers have been arriving since news broke about several iconic scenes being changed for the films' September Blu-Ray premiere.
For instance (and check out the video below), during Return of the Jedi, as Darth Vader watches The Emperor electrifying Luke,...
- 9/2/2011
- by joel.amos@moviefanatic.com (Joel D Amos)
- Reel Movie News
It's a known fact - George Lucas cannot leave well enough alone.
When it comes to his Star Wars saga, the man just can't help but go back in and fix what's not broken, over and over and over again. We've had to endure all sorts of indignities, like "Jedi Rocks," Han not shooting first, and, well, the list goes on and on, I could be here writing all day.
By now, you must all know about the long-awaited Star Wars Blu-ray Editions coming out in September. Oh the excitement to finally see the saga in hi-def. As we learned last week, Lucas did dip back into the pool to do some tweaks, like the one to the Yoda Puppet in Episode I. Ok, fine, fine, I can overlook that. Now, rumor has it that another change is being made that there's no way in hell any Star Wars fan is gonna be Ok with.
When it comes to his Star Wars saga, the man just can't help but go back in and fix what's not broken, over and over and over again. We've had to endure all sorts of indignities, like "Jedi Rocks," Han not shooting first, and, well, the list goes on and on, I could be here writing all day.
By now, you must all know about the long-awaited Star Wars Blu-ray Editions coming out in September. Oh the excitement to finally see the saga in hi-def. As we learned last week, Lucas did dip back into the pool to do some tweaks, like the one to the Yoda Puppet in Episode I. Ok, fine, fine, I can overlook that. Now, rumor has it that another change is being made that there's no way in hell any Star Wars fan is gonna be Ok with.
- 8/31/2011
- by Empress Eve
- Geeks of Doom
Some fans over at TheForce.net, the Blu-Ray.com forums and the DVDTalk forums have gotten hold of the new Blu-rays of the original Star Wars trilogy and are dissecting them for any changes that might have been made. They came up with a couple of things but only one is truly terrifying. I'm sure you all remember the bit in Revenge Of The Sith when The Emperor keeps the mortally wounded Anakin alive by fitting him with robotic bits and turning him into Darth Vader. It should have been one of the most iconic moments in cinema history. Instead it's a silly load of old wank as Vader takes a couple of hilarious Frankenstein's Monster steps and screams "Noooooooooooo". Well thanks to Mr Lucas, we can now relive some of that when we watch our brand spanking new original trilogy Blu-rays.. Lmao. Here is another change. Obi Wan's "Krayt...
- 8/30/2011
- ComicBookMovie.com
Some fans over at TheForce.net, the Blu-Ray.com forums and the DVDTalk forums have gotten hold of the new Blu-rays of the original Star Wars trilogy and are dissecting them for any changes that might have been made. They came up with a couple of things but only one is truly terrifying. I'm sure you all remember the bit in Revenge Of The Sith when The Emperor keeps the mortally wounded Anakin alive by fitting him with robotic bits and turning him into Darth Vader. It should have been one of the most iconic moments in cinema history. Instead it's a silly load of old wank as Vader takes a couple of hilarious Frankenstein's Monster steps and screams "Noooooooooooo". Well thanks to Mr Lucas, we can now relive some of that when we watch our brand spanking new original trilogy Blu-rays.. Note: This is not the actual Blu-ray clip,...
- 8/30/2011
- ComicBookMovie.com
Conan. James Bond. Tarzan. Terence looks at these, and other literary characters who were changed by movie-makers on their way to the big screen...
Adapting literary heroes to the screen is a tough dilemma for filmmakers. With the possible exception of the Harry Potter phenomenon, the vast majority of a potential movie audience often has little or no familiarity with any given character's literary exploits. The end result can often be frustrating for fans of the original stories, especially when movies make too many arbitrary changes, or even do away with the spirit and intentions of the books entirely.
Conan The Barbarian, the latest rendering of Robert E Howard's pulp fantasy hero, swung its way into cinemas last week. While critics and fans are divided over its merits, most agree that it's at least more faithful and better made than such Howard adaptations as Conan The Destroyer or Kull The Conqueror.
Adapting literary heroes to the screen is a tough dilemma for filmmakers. With the possible exception of the Harry Potter phenomenon, the vast majority of a potential movie audience often has little or no familiarity with any given character's literary exploits. The end result can often be frustrating for fans of the original stories, especially when movies make too many arbitrary changes, or even do away with the spirit and intentions of the books entirely.
Conan The Barbarian, the latest rendering of Robert E Howard's pulp fantasy hero, swung its way into cinemas last week. While critics and fans are divided over its merits, most agree that it's at least more faithful and better made than such Howard adaptations as Conan The Destroyer or Kull The Conqueror.
- 8/22/2011
- Den of Geek
As of Friday morning, the eight movies in the now completed Harry Potter series have grossed a total of $2.23 billion in the United States, surpassing the $2.22 billion earned by the Star Wars saga to date. Globally, Potter has pulled over $7 billion at the box office. Pedantic types are quick to note the rising cost of ticket prices due to inflation and 3D, but it’s impossible to deny the Potter series as the premier franchise of the Aughts and the highest grossing series in movie history. To celebrate this milestone, I thought we’d take a look at some of the eerie and often obvious parallels between two of the most imaginative sagas in cinema. (Includes spoilers. Where have you been?)
The Chosen One
Orphaned at a young age, Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker are raised by their strict aunts and uncles and isolated from a fantastic world beyond that...
The Chosen One
Orphaned at a young age, Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker are raised by their strict aunts and uncles and isolated from a fantastic world beyond that...
- 7/23/2011
- by Jeff Leins
- newsinfilm.com
Most formats take a while to come into their own. Who can remember the first horrible DVDs? The first discs were defined by a paucity of special features, with most blurbs proudly boasting “Scene Access” and “Interactive Menus” as the carrot for you to give us those old VHS tapes. Then there was the packaging itself which came, depending on the studio, in a variety of horrible designs (the cardboard ones proffered by Warner Brothers stand out as especially awful in my memory). Disney were likewise slow to live up to recognise the potential of the new format, with the studio’s first releases – which, as it happens, included Alice in Wonderland – resolutely vanilla. Though you always sensed the marketing wing was holding back the good stuff for the fourth or fifth re-issue a couple of years down the line.
It came as a pleasant surprise then that Disney entered...
It came as a pleasant surprise then that Disney entered...
- 3/13/2011
- by Robert Beames
- Obsessed with Film
Disney’s The Princess and the Frog (see Alex’s review here ) heralds a return to the 2D hand drawn animation of yesteryear.
To celebrate the revival of an old art form we’re offering ten of the finest traditional animations for your delectation. This list represents our personal favourites so don’t be upset if your own doesn’t appear or go ahead and be upset, just keep it to yourself.
What are you favourite 2-D animations? Leave us a comment, suggestion, etc.
The Emperor’s New Groove (Mark Dindal, 2000)
A spoilt Emperor plans to bulldoze a village and replace it with a water park. He’s then transformed into a llama and gets to spend some time with the subjects he plans to displace in this neglected gem from 2000. Pixar’s success had put a ball and chain around Disney’s early nineties revival and dropped it down a well.
To celebrate the revival of an old art form we’re offering ten of the finest traditional animations for your delectation. This list represents our personal favourites so don’t be upset if your own doesn’t appear or go ahead and be upset, just keep it to yourself.
What are you favourite 2-D animations? Leave us a comment, suggestion, etc.
The Emperor’s New Groove (Mark Dindal, 2000)
A spoilt Emperor plans to bulldoze a village and replace it with a water park. He’s then transformed into a llama and gets to spend some time with the subjects he plans to displace in this neglected gem from 2000. Pixar’s success had put a ball and chain around Disney’s early nineties revival and dropped it down a well.
- 12/17/2009
- by Ed Whitfield
- FilmShaft.com
Pottermania, Tolkein-mania, Twilight-mania…it’s fair to say that the noughties have been a strong one for different kinds of mania. Moreover, it’s also been the time for some pretty awesome movies. 2000 marked a particularly promising start: American Beauty, the directorial debut from Sam Mendes was a unique critique on the American dream that attracted widespread acclaim, being nominated for 8 Academy Awards and winning 5; including Best Picture. His next project, Road to Perdition proved this success to be no fluke. Apparently this was a good time for new directors, as further evidenced by Sofia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides, and Spike Jonze’s Being John Malkovich. Not that the decade was limited to low-budget concept flicks. Box office-smashing comic book adaptations became the name of the game; ranging from the great (Spider-Man, X-Men and Hellboy), to the not so much (Daredevil and Fantastic Four). It became (almost) socially acceptable...
- 12/14/2009
- by Uprising
- t5m.com
What’s the best movie from the late 70’s that features light sabers, an enormous space fortress capable of annihilating entire planets, wisecracking robot sidekicks, and dogfights between interplanetary spaceships? If you said Star Wars, you’d be wrong! Leave it to the wacky Italians, always quick to exploit a popular trend, to rip off George Lucas’s cash cow resulting in a film so spectacularly cheesy that over 30 years later it has actually aged better than the film it emulates. That movie is of course is the insane 1978 sci-fi “epic” Star Crash, an infamously harebrained but entertaining-as-hell Star Wars knockoff that is Not available on DVD.
Like Star Wars, most of Star Crash is comprised of a string of Flash Gordon-inspired cliffhanger adventures. Caroline Munro stars as Stella Star, an intergalactic smuggler who, along with her alien companion Akton (Marjoe Gortner), is captured by some sort of galaxy-wide...
Like Star Wars, most of Star Crash is comprised of a string of Flash Gordon-inspired cliffhanger adventures. Caroline Munro stars as Stella Star, an intergalactic smuggler who, along with her alien companion Akton (Marjoe Gortner), is captured by some sort of galaxy-wide...
- 11/12/2009
- by Tom
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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