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By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) The second Star Wars anthology movie centering on a young Han Solo will be released in May 2018. The news comes courtesy of Disney CEO Bob Iger who made an announcement about the first spinoff movie, Rogue One, which is about to complete principal photography. He … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) No one can take the place of Harrison Ford as Han Solo, in my heart. As much as I think Chris Pratt is perfect to take over for Ford as Indiana Jones, I think he's all kinds of wrong for Solo. However, there is no recasting going on for the next Indiana Jones, … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) Han Solo is quite possibly the most beloved character from the Star Wars saga, so it's no wonder that when given the choice to write any Star Wars film he wanted, screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan instantly settled on the character. Josh Trank was originally slated … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) Any Star Wars fan will tell you that Empire Strikes Back is the best film in the entire saga (although the final half of Return of the Jedi is my favorite hour). One of the things that makes Empire stand out is the screenplay, which deftly handles the sillier … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) The final poster for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, along with screening info (which crashed several theaters' servers), was released yesterday, and now we get the final trailer. Take a look: Dear. God. I'm looking for words to string together into a geek's … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) When a new trilogy of Star Wars films were announced, it was also announced that the newly acquired Lucasfilm would be producing standalone series of films under the Star Wars Anthology banner. The two most assumed films that they would be producing have been Boba … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) Writing for film and writing for television are two vastly different approaches to writing for motion media. Writing for film tends to be a very solitary experience, while television requires a team of writers who break stories together, and one of them is assigned … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul is reportedly about to be cast as a young Han Solo in the latest Star Wars spinoff movie. The Emmy Award winning actor posted a picture of his Instagram account which showed he had a new follower, none other than the verified Star … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) My favorite starship ever has always been the Millennium Falcon and of all the characters in the Star Wars universe, Han Solo gets my vote as the best character, hands down. There's something about a character who is in over his head, but somehow manages to … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) Ever since Josh Trank bowed out of the second Star Wars Anthology film (or was fired), there's been a lot of speculation concerning why he left, and who will replace him. Of the former the big rumor is that his antics on the set of Fantastic Four, which is being … [Read more...]
Happy Star Wars Day! May the Fourth Be With You! And with this annual event comes new Star Wars: The Force Awakens images! By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) Updated with a new image! For almost a year, everyone was trying to get their hands on images and concept art from Star Wars: The Force … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) While we still have no real idea what Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be about, we do know who's in it, and even what some of the characters names are. In 2016 we'll get our very first Star Wars movie that takes place outside of any of the trilogies with Gareth … [Read more...]
Plus details on who is stepping in to replace departed writer Gary Whitta By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) Rumors about Gareth Edwards' Star Wars spinoff have been around even before he was attached to direct it. Who will it be about and in what time frame? How will it fit in with the original, … [Read more...]
By Heath McKnight Director JJ Abrams and Lucasfilm have finally released the first Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer, and it's pretty cool, albeit brief! I've been waiting just over 2 years, after Disney announced they were buying Lucasfilm and greenlighting Star Wars: Episode VII! I … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) Lets face it, as soon as Disney got their hands on Star Wars they've been incredibly ambitious with the property. Episodes VII, VIII, and IX are in the works; a new CGI television series, Rebels, is on the air (and is really really good); the Expanded Universe has … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) Before moving onto the Star Wars: Episode VII article, here's a fair warning: Possible spoilers ahead! Looks like the guys at Indie Revolver have gotten their hands on even more concept art for JJ Abram's Star Wars: Episode VII. This time they've revealed the … [Read more...]
