— by LYNETTE CARRINGTON — Just about any actor or actress dreams of being in a film that becomes an iconic part of the very fabric of America. In being a part of such a film, that legacy moves along with that person as they continue in their career. Candy Clark has had an enviable [&hell[...]
Posts Tagged ‘George Lucas’
Alan Horn talks Star Wars: Episode VII
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — After what seemed to be a brief period of quiet — about two weeks — on the “Star Wars” front, we now have news, and lots of it. Cinemacon was last week and at the Disney presentation, Disney Studios chief Alan Horn had some “Star Wars: E[...]
Disney to Release Star Wars VII in 2015
— by SEAN GERSKI — On April 1 of every year, plenty of otherwise responsible websites like to put up stories that are 100 percent fictional as April Fools’ gags. Reading the following news felt to me like one of those times. Not only has The Walt Disney Co. purchased George Lucas’[...]
Under Review: ‘Red Tails’
— by ADAM DALE — Over the years, there has been a never-ending slew of movies dedicated to wars and battles fought throughout history. While some choose to focus on specific people and others looked at the grander scheme, most have been about adversity and overcoming insurmountable odds.[...]
A Trailer for ‘The Phantom Menace’ in 3D
— by ADAM POYNTER — George Lucas — who has always enjoyed pushing boundaries and exploring new territory — is re-releasing all six films from the “Star Wars” saga in spectacular 3D. Beginning with “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace” this[...]
More Than 1 Million ‘Star Wars’ Blu-ray Sets Sold
— by ALEXA MILAN — Leading up to the Sept. 16 release of the complete “Star Wars” saga on Blu-ray, some fans of the franchise were miffed about the reported changes George Lucas made to the movies for their new format. But the complaints weren’t enough to keep the compl[...]
‘Star Wars’ Blu-Rays Feature More Alterations
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — All six “Star Wars” movies are ready to hit the store shelves again on Sept. 16, this time as ultra-super-remastered Blu-rays, but you probably already knew that. That’s why this article isn’t about the Blu-ray release for the movies. Instead,[...]
Lucasfilm’s ‘Red Tails’ Will Take Flight Jan. 20, 2012
A high-flying action epic inspired by the heroic exploits of the first all African-American aerial combat unit, the Lucasfilm Ltd. production of “Red Tails” will launch Jan. 20, 2012, released by Twentieth Century Fox. Produced by Rick McCallum and Charles Floyd Johnson, the WWII actione[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Red Tails’
— by CHERRY BELL DAMASCO-FARRINGTON — The world is in turmoil — on land, on sea and in the air. Soldiers are fighting for their lives and for their families back home. And some are fighting for their rights, not only as individuals but as soldiers who have signed up to prove that t[...]
Joe Johnston Wants to Make a Boba Fett Movie
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — Now I don’t want to get my hopes up, but the folks over at Screen Rant are doing a really good job teasing the geek-sides of the multitude of Star Wars fans out there. They were fortunate enough to interview Joe Johnston, who just finished directing “Capt[...]
‘George Lucas Strikes Back’
— by KYLA DREWETTE — It’s no secret, George Lucas has a bad wrap. Jar-Jar Binks, midi-chlorians and Greedo shooting first have all cost Lucas a lot of fanboy cred. But countless online videos have parodied Lucas’ many movie blunders, so what makes this recent installment in the Lucas[...]
Star Wars Blu-Ray Information Unveiled
— by ADAM POYNTER — With the “Star Wars” saga, the world and characters created by director George Lucas have captivated audiences for more than 30 years. Ever since it was announced a few months ago that the complete six-movie saga would finally be released onto Blu-Ray Sept[...]
Watch the Star Wars Documentary ‘Jedi Junkies’ for Free
— by SEAN GERSKI — I was thinking recently that I have watched an inordinately high number of “Star Wars” documentaries. Basically, if someone makes it, I watch it. Usually, these documentaries take one of two forms. The first kind is made with the full co-operation of George[...]
The ‘Star Wars’ That Could Have Been
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — “A Long Time Ago … In A Galaxy Far, Far …” Wait. Back up. Yes, all the way up …[...]