Star Wars: Last News

May the Fourth be with you, “Star Wars” fans. And with three upcoming films announced at last months Star Wars Celebration, the “Star Wars” universe has plenty to be excited about on the holiday this year.

The late Carrie Fisher had a love/hate relationship with the franchise that defined her career, "Star Wars." Fisher – who died in 2016 at age 60 from a heart attack – will be honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, or "Star Wars Day." Fisher played Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, from 1977 to 1983, before reprising the role for its sequel trilogy in 2015 and again in 2017. She was outspoken prior to her death about her struggle with simultaneously loving the iconic film franchise and also wishing she had turned down the offer. Here is a snapshot of some of Fisher's most memorable comments about "Star Wars." Having regrets Fisher was known to be an open book.

Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 has landed on Disney+, bringing fans a whole new batch of uniquely animated short films, set in a galaxy far, far away.Volume 2 was announced at Star Wars Celebration in May 2022, with the promise of even more unique animation styles than before.Unlike the first volume, which just featured animation from Japanese studios, Volume 2 boasts a broader selection of animation styles from multiple countries around the world.There are nine short films in total, all of which are available to stream on Disney+ now. The shorts range from 14 to 19 minutes long.The animation studios involved in the new series are El Guiri (Spain), Cartoon Saloon (Ireland), Punkrobot (Chile), Aardman (United Kingdom), Studio Mir (South Korea), Studio La Cachette (France), 88 Pictures (India), D’art Shtajio (Japan), and Triggerfish (South Africa).You can find the short film titles and their descriptions below:1. Sith – A former Sith apprentice finds their peaceful life threatened.2. Screecher’s Reach – A young girl, out on an adventure with her friends, discovers a legendary cave with a dark pull.3. In the Stars – Two sisters, who are the last of their kind, fight for survival when Imperial forces discover them.4. I Am Your Mother – Young Pilot Anni, embarrassed by her clingy mum, must team with her on a madcap academy race.5. Journey to the Dark Head – A hopeful mechanic and disillusioned Jedi team up for an unlikely quest to turn the tide of war.6. The Spy Dancer – The Premier dancer at an Imperial-frequented cabaret is tested when her identity is compromised.7. The Bandits of Golak – Pursued by the Empire, a boy and his force-sensitive younger sister seek refuge at a vibrant dhaba.8. The Pit – A young prisoner, forced to

Jared Leto‘s cat outfit from the Met Gala on Monday (May 1) have discussed how they made the much-discussed costume.This year’s Met Gala theme was the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, who died in 2019 and was best known for his work as the creative director of luxury brand Chanel. Leto’s outfit – a giant cat costume with paws, whiskers and big blue eyes – was a homage to the designer’s beloved white Burmese cat Choupette.The outfit was made by production studio SCPS, whose clients include Disney, Marvel and Star Wars.

Chukwudi Iwuji was a kid growing up in Nigeria and Ethiopia, he imagined he could fly. The second youngest of five, he would spend hours on his own, meticulously reenacting scenes he’d seen on TV, playing every part himself. Virtually all of what captured his imagination were American shows and films from the 1970s and ’80s: “Charlie’s Angels,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” “The Godfather” and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” via broadcast reruns and bootleg VHS tapes. After he first saw “Star Wars,” he would stare intensely at a plastic cup, willing it to move. And “Superman,” of course, convinced Iwuji he could leap tall buildings in a single bound.

EXCLUSIVE: TaikaWaititi looks to have found his next project to direct, as sources tell Deadline that the Oscar winner is in negotiations to direct Klara and the Sun, based on Kazuo Ishiguro’s New York Times bestselling novel, for Sony’s 3000 Pictures. The project is in development, with Dahvi Waller penning the original draft of the screenplay.

Happy, Sad, Confused” podcast that he stopped giving out autographs after a distasteful late-night encounter with a fan.“I do not sign them,” the “Barry” star said about merchandise. “Autograph people don’t like me. I won’t sign things.”He went on to detail the time a man used his kid to ask him to sign a BB-8 toy so the dad could sell it online.J.J.

Star Wars trailer in the style of director Wes Anderson has been created using artificial intelligence.The clip entitled The Galactic Menagerie, which you can view below, features a lot of traits that the filmmaker is known for, including symmetry, pastel colors, sardonic narration, painstaking attention to detail and offbeat humour.The mock cast also includes Anderson regulars Scarlett Johansson, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Murray, Adrien Brody, Willem Defoe, Ed Norton, Timothée Chalamet and Owen Wilson as Darth Vader.“Watch as they navigate the Galactic Menagerie, a universe filled with eccentric creatures, charming droids, and peculiar locations reminiscent of Anderson’s beloved films such as Moonrise Kingdom and The Grand Budapest Hotel,” the video description explains.We made a #StarWars trailer in the style of #wesanderson hope you guys enjoy it! pic.twitter.com/DP5rBxmTOI— Curious Refuge (@CuriousRefuge) April 29, 2023Since the video was published on Friday (April 28), it has racked up more than 285,000 views on YouTube and upwards of two million views on Twitter.It comes just months after an artist showed how The Avengers movies would be a very different cinematic experience if Anderson had directed the Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbusters.Sharing a host of Anderson-inspired film stills to Instagram, user @digiguru (Adam Hall) showcased a retro-tinted slew of images including the likes of Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, and Thanos with the help of an AI program.It managed to even impress the directors of the box-office smashing Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: End Game, the Russo brothers as they gave a shoutout to the artist on their own Instagram, captioning a post: “Holy shit.

Barry star Bill Hader has said he often refuses to sign Star Wars merchandise.The actor, who voiced BB-8 in Star Wars: The Force Awakens along with comedian Ben Schwartz, told the Happy Sad Confused podcast that fans constantly ask him to sign pictures or memorabilia. But after a “fucked up” experience in 2015, he said he decided to stop.“I do not sign them.

according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. The movie based on the popular Nintendo game has earned more than $458 million in the US since opening on April 5 — and is projected to hit the $1 billion global milestone on Sunday, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

the word villain translates to common villager and comes from the Medieval belief, held by the aristocracy, (and let’s be real those motherf—ers hold everything) that the less wealthy among them were persons “of uncouth mind and manners.” Class struggles man, then, now and always. Over time, the definition grew, uncouth became criminal behaviors and villain become synonymous with bad guys, low lives, fiends and foes.

regrets editing the guns out of “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and digitally swapping them with walkie-talkies for the 20th anniversary re-release in 2002. “That was a mistake,” a repentant Spielberg said of his misguided attempt to reduce the ending’s peril.

20th Century Studios/New Regency’ Gareth Edwards directed movie, True Love, has had a title change to The Creator. The release date has been moved up from Oct. 6 to Sept. 29.

New York, New York,” opening Wednesday at the St. James Theatre, ends with the iconic title number that kicks off with the lyric “Start spreadin’ the news!”It’s an ear-worm everybody knows.

Star Wars.Speaking recently to Variety, the Oscar-winning actor said he was offered “so much money” to play the iconic smuggler, but passed up the opportunity after failing to understand the script.“Well, I turned down Star Wars. When I first came up, I was the new kid on the block, you know what happens when you first become famous. It’s like, ‘Give it to Al.’ They’d give me Queen Elizabeth to play,” said Pacino.“They gave me a script called Star Wars.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor The voice of “Wall-E,” the lightsaber sounds from “Star Wars” and Darth Vader’s breathing are just a fraction of what sound mixer, designer and editor Ben Burtt has contributed to the world of cinema. This weekend, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will celebrate his body of work with a special conversation and installation titled “Behold.” Though the two-time Oscar winner has over 122 credits to his name, this will be the first time he’s going to be on stage alone. “Every time I’ve been on stage, it’s been to present something or I’ve been part of a team,” Burtt tells Variety over Zoom ahead of the conversation. 1977’s “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” was one of the first films he worked on. It was Burtt who created the lightsaber’s famous hum, which he says came from a broken TV set and a film projector.

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“Star Wars” could have been a whole lot different.

"Godfather" star Al Pacino revealed that Hollywood history could have been very different had he just said yes.. The actor was asked if there were any roles he regretted turning down in his career during an interview with David Rubenstein at the 92NY in New York as part of their "People Who Inspire Us" series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pacino revealed, "I turned down ‘Star Wars.’"  "So I was there and all of a sudden they gave me a script that was called ‘Star Wars,’" he continued.

Michael Appler Al Pacino passed on taking a trip to a galaxy far far away. During a talk Wednesday at The 92nd Street Y, New York, the Oscar winner recalled being offered the role of Han Solo in “Star Wars.” “Well, I turned down ‘Star Wars.’ When I first came up, I was the new kid on the block, you know what happens when you first become famous. It’s like, ‘Give it to Al.’ They’d give me Queen Elizabeth to play,” Pacino said. “They gave me a script called ‘Star Wars.’ … They offered me so much money. I don’t understand it. I read it. … So I said I couldn’t do it. I gave Harrison Ford a career.”