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Disney's Upcoming STAR WARS Theme Park Attractions Inspired by New Films
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 10, 2014


STAR WARS will soon be making its way into Disney Parks - but don't expect the upcoming attractions to be based on George Lucas' original films.

Director George Lucas Reveals He Will Not Watch STAR WARS Trailer
by Casey Judge - Dec 8, 2014


George Lucas, director of the first six 'Star Wars' films, claims that he hasn't even seen the trailer for the seventh film yet, according to Mashable.

VIDEO: Fan Recreates New STAR WARS Trailer with Original Trilogy Footage
by Movies News Desk - Dec 5, 2014


A fan put together an amazing, shot-for-shot recreation of the STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS trailer with footage from the original trilogy. You can check it out below, along with the new teaser for reference!

Andy Serkis Confirmed as Narrator of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Trailer
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 1, 2014


ABC's Good Morning America has confirmed that actor Andy Serkis is indeed the narrating voice of the first official teaser trailer for STARS WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, which debuted last Friday.

VIDEO: Watch Fan-Made Lego STAR WARS Trailer!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 29, 2014


With the release of the trailer for the newest STAR WARS movie, fans are going crazy with excitement, and one fan even made his own trailer. Below, watch a shot-for-shot recreation of the trailer- using Legos!

FIRST LOOK: Official Teaser Trailer for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is Here!
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2014


Disney unveiled the first trailer for J.J. Abrams highly anticipated STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

Bushwick Starr and Alphabet Arts to Host 4th Annual Puppets & Poets Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 11, 2014


Diverse artists and audiences will explore the relationship between two of the world's oldest and most diversely practiced art forms at Puppets & Poets. The fourth annual festival features puppeteers, poets, musicians, actors, and other artists from NYC and beyond in a cabaret program for mature audiences and a matinee program for all ages.

Just In! Eighth STAR WARS Film to Be Shot at Pinewood Studios
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 10, 2014


The eighth installment of the popular space saga is set to shoot at Pinewood as well. The news was revealed by Ivan Dunleavy, CEO of U.K. production facilities company Pinewood Shepperton.

Lupita Nyong'o Turns Down Chance to Make Broadway Debut
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 4, 2014


Receiving a Tony Award to go with her Oscar is no longer next on Lupita Nyong'o's to-do list. The Academy Award-winning 12 Years a Slave star has turned down the chance for a Broadway debut in Nick Payne's CONSTELLATIONS opposite Jake Gyllenhaal. Reportedly, she turned it down so she could appear in the next STAR WARS film, STAR WARS: EPISODE VII.

VIDEO: Get a First Look at STAR WARS EPISODE VII's Millennium Falcon!
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 18, 2014


Bad Robot Productions has released a video of the Millennium Falcon space ship from the set of J.J. Abrams' highly anticipated STAR WARS: EPISODE VII.

Disney Developing STAR WARS Theme Park Expansion
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 6, 2014


Disney isn't just bringing STAR WARS back to the big screen - it'll soon be expanding its theme park presence.

Mark Hamill Reveals Details from Set of STAR WARS
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 25, 2014


In an all-new red carpet interview with BBC News, Mark Hamill shared details on the highly anticipated upcoming STAR WARS installment.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Elects 2014�"15 Board of Governors
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 18, 2014


Five first-time governors have been elected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors. In addition, eight incumbents have been reelected and four previous governors are returning to the Board.

Academy Announces Election of 5 First-Time Governors to Board
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 18, 2014


Five first-time governors have been elected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors. In addition, eight incumbents have been reelected and four previous governors are returning to the Board.

STAR WARS: EPISODE VII Adds Crystal Clarke and Pip Andersen to the Cast
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 6, 2014


At the end of last year Lucasfilm and Disney invited all young aspiring actors to attend an open casting call for roles in J.J Abrams' Star Wars Episode VII. The casting calls spanned 11 cities across the US and UK and over 37,000 hopefuls attended, with a further 30,000 submitting applications online.

Walt Disney Studios Announces Release Dates for 2 Steven Spielberg-Helmed Films
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 16, 2014


The Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures has set release dates for the next two Steven Spielberg-directed films, both DreamWorks projects.

UPDATE: Harrison Ford Fractures Ankle on Set of STAR WARS; Disney Releases Statement
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 13, 2014


Harrison Ford was injured on the set of Disney and LucasFilm's highly anticipated STAR WARS: EPISODE VII.

BREAKING: Harrison Ford Injured on STAR WARS Set; Taken to Hospital
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 12, 2014


Harrison Ford has been injured on the set of Disney and LucasFilm's highly anticipated STAR WARS: EPISODE VII.

Producers Guild Announces New Presidents: Gary Lucchesi and Lori McCreary
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 8, 2014


The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today its 2014 National Board and officer election results, which were shared during the Guild's annual General Membership Meeting tonight on the Warner Bros. Studios lot. The Producers Guild elected Gary Lucchesi and Lori McCreary as Presidents. Other newly PGA national officers include: Vice Presidents of Motion PicturesDavid Friendly and Lydia Dean Pilcher; Vice Presidents of Television Tim Gibbons and Jason Katims; Treasurer Christina Lee Storm,and Vice President PGA East Region Peter Saraf. Outgoing PGA Presidents Mark Gordon and Hawk Koch, who served since 2010, received special recognition at the meeting for their unwavering service to the Producers Guild over the years, including their seminal advocacy on behalf of the Guild's credit certification, the Producers Mark.

Josh Trank to Helm 'Stand-Alone' STAR WARS Movie
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 4, 2014


Lucasfilm and Disney announced today that in addition to the highly anticipated new STAR WARS trilogy, Josh Trank will be directing one of the multiple stand-alone Star Wars films that will feature new stories beyond the core franchise.

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