Tag: Lucasfilm
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It’s All Connected: A (Doozy Of A) Theory For Ep. VII
The popular thing to do for Star Wars and all of geekdom these days is to come up with a crackpot theory about a thing, and to find enough truth from the source material to make it believable. I gotta admit, I’m a sucker for these things. I love how far down the rabbit hole…
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A Look at Upcoming Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
In the brand new year of 2016, Walt Disney Studios has a full plate. All things from Pixar to Lucasfilm, theater goers can expect to see some pretty neat films. In a recent press release, the company has shared their current lineup of upcoming work. With all these films set to be released, do you have a…
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New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Gives Star Wars Fans Something to be Thankful For
It’s hard to believe but it has been a year since the words “There has been awakening…” were heard and Star Wars fans around the globe collectively geeked out. Now, a year later these same fans get some context to this first statement. Disney and Lucasfilm have given a Thanksgiving present to fans around the…
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Star Wars & Disney Instagram Accounts Share Brief Insight on New ‘Force Awakens’ Trailer
On Sunday morning, Lucasfilm shared a brand new poster for the upcoming and highly anticipated film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Besides that awesome news, several clips from the film were released on official Instagram accounts. Accounts including Star Wars, Disney and Walt Disney Studios each shared a 15 second clip. Take a look and enjoy…
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No Disney Logo For Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Disney now owns Lucasfilm. With this new ownership, it seems that there has been a return to things that made the original series so great. Physical effects will be back as will characters in real costumes as opposed to just a digital puppet. A real effort is being made to create things that are real. However,…
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DAPs Magic BB-8 Review!
A HUGE Thank You to my friend, Alfred, for sharing his BB-8 experience with us! Alfred was able to order from Best Buy on Force Friday and it arrived on his doorstep in a little less than a week, on the 11th. After trying out the little droid for a few days, he gave us…
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Release Date Moved Up in UK
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has a new release date in the UK. The following post was shared on the Star Wars UK facebook page confirming that in just 100 days Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be on screens there. 100 Days To The Force AwakensThe Force Awakens will be released in the UK…
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A Look at Upcoming Disney Films
There are a LOT of Disney films in the works. At the D23 Expo, over the course of two extensive panels, Disney fans were given a look at these upcoming movies. These movies include the Disney Animation Studios, Disney Live-Action, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Marvel. A quick look at the graphic displayed at the Live-Action movie…
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"Strange Magic" Heading to DVD 5/19
Coming soon to DVD and Digital HD is that of George Lucas’ “Strange Magic.” Here in this magical world, you will be taken on a great adventure. With a cast including the likes of Evan Rachel Wood and Alan Cumming, you won’t want to miss it. “Strange Magic” will be available on May 19. Story…
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Because Darth Vader Wasn't Big and Scary Enough… Japanese Military Builds Giant Star Wars Snow Sculpture
Darth Vader was one of the biggest and scariest bad guys of my young childhood. He was the ultimate villain in fact, until I saw what the Emperor could do to Luke in Return of the Jedi. Even then, there has always been something about not seeing Vader’s face and his ability to choke someone…
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Lucasfilm Investigating Star Wars Leak
In a subpoena request originally posted by Courthouse News Service, details have emerged that Lucasfilm is actively searching for a leaker who has posted copyrighted photos from the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens. On Oct. 29th, 2014, a user by the name of “Darth_Simi” allegedly posted an unauthorized photo from the set of Star…
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Chris Pratt Being Considered for Indiana Jones by Disney
After earning acclaim as a leading man in last summer’s hit Guardians of the Galaxy for Marvel, Chris Pratt is being viewed in a different light than the one he regularly received on Parks and Recreation. This summer he will be returning as a leading man for the highlight anticipated Jurassic Park sequel, Jurassic World.…
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VIDEO: “The Making of Strange Magic” Featurette
“Strange Magic” flies into theaters on January 23, but what exactly makes this film so unique? Besides the fact that George Lucas was the executive producer of this film, the story itself is one that we can all relate to. It is all about being yourself and having others accept you for you. Throughout the…
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El Capitan Theatre to Present "Strange Magic" for a Limited Time
Now available for purchase are tickets to see Lucasfilm’s “Strange Magic” at the El Capitan Theatre. This adventurous story is a musical inspired by William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Watch this story come to life right before your eyes as elves, imps, fairies and more get a bottle in their hands with some extra powerful…
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VIDEO: "The Creatures & Cast of Strange Magic" Featurette
Coming soon to theaters on January 23, Lucasfilm Ltd., brings forth the film “Strange Magic.” This animated film gives a twist to the classic “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Filled with a variety of creatures such as elves, fairies and more, this is a movie the whole family can enjoy. Check out the clip below to see…
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2015 a Big Year for Movies as Disney Releases Schedule
2015 is going to a big year for movies from The Walt Disney Company. A quick look at the list of movies coming up in the coming year and one could surmise that it could be perhaps the biggest year ever for Disney. This comes after 2014 being the second biggest year ever for the…
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Thank You from the Cast and Crew of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
The cast and crew of Star Wars: The Force Awakens wishes to thank everyone for their support for the StarWars: Force For Change initiative. To do so, a special video was put together. Star Wars: Force for Change ran from May 21-July 25, 2014 and raised money for UNICEF to help find creative solutions to some…
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Lucasfilm's "Strange Magic" First Official Trailer Released
Coming soon to theaters on January 23, 2015, Lucasfilm Ltd., brings forth a brand new film titled “Strange Magic.” This animated film is inspired by the play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Even music from the past six decades has been added to this film, which is full of elves and fairies. Today, the film’s first trailer…
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X-Wing and Tie-Fighter to be Digitally Re-Released
One of the best set of Star Wars games is about to be digitally re-released. Star Wars: X-Wing and Star Wars: Tie-Fighter will be re-released on October 28, 2014. The announcement came from Good Old Games. The games will be digitally enhanced but retain their earlier classic look from the early 90’s. Both games should be…
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New Darth Vader Scene in STAR WARS REBELS: SPARK OF REBELLION Being Released
For many Star Wars fans, the pilot of Star Wars Rebels offered a first glimpse of what the Walt Disney Company would be doing with the Star Wars franchise that it now owns. For the most part, fans were happy with what they saw (read Danie’s review of it here). Now, Disney and Lucasfilm is adding…
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Star Wars Rebels to Get Early Digital Release
Those who are eagerly looking forward to seeing Star Wars Rebels will be excited to learn that their wait doesn’t have to be quite as long. An announcement was made on StarWars.com announcing that the first episode Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion will be debuting online three days before it hits TV screens. Here…
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Pick the Empire or Rebellion with new STAR WARS: COMMANDER for iOS
A new game has been released by Disney Interactive and Lucasfilm today. Star Wars: Commander is a combat strategy game that is free to play. The game is being released exclusively on the iOS platform. Players will be able to choose to lead troops for either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire. The storyline…
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Chris Pratt as Indiana Jones
Chris Pratt is quickly making a name for himself as an action star. Last weekend he debuted as Star-Lord in Marvel’s very successful Guardians of the Galaxy. Next year he will be appearing in Jurassic World. After that, how about a rebooted Indiana Jones? Since Disney bought Lucasfilm it has been a foregone conclusion that…
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Star Wars Rebels Heading to Comic-Con, Star Wars Episode VII Staying Home
Yesterday on the newly redesigned StarWars.com, the Lucasfilm lineup for San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) was released. There is quite the lineup for SDCC. It is heavy on Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars history, and had some origami thrown in. What it did not include however was anything related to Star Wars Episode VII. This really isn’t…