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By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Robin Wright is set to join Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling in the sequel to science-fiction classic Blade Runner. The House of Cards actress is in advanced talks over an unspecified role in Blade Runner 2, which is being helmed by Denis Villeneuve (Sicario, … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) Star Wars is the crown jewel in Lucasfilm's stable of films, which is why Disney spent over four billion dollars securing the production studio. But with it they also get another popular franchise with Indiana Jones. Earlier today Disney chairman Alan Horn … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) I still have trouble with the idea that the science-fiction classic Blade Runner is finally getting a sequel. The Ridley Scott directed film was ahead of its time and has been released in so many different versions, it is hard to say what the official version of … [Read more...]
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 Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) The sequel to science fiction classic Blade Runner (1982) will start production in July. According to Deadline, principal photography on the controversial follow-up will start in the summer, although there is still no news on the release date – which will likely be … [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 James & Taylor DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) As I stood in line with tickets in hand to see the glorious return of the epic Star Wars saga, I received a visit from an old friend. Anticipation. That fresh moment where the angst of whether the movie would be good or bad was at it's height. In the … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) I went into Star Wars: The Force Awakens brimming with excitement, the noises from JJ Abrams and Lucasfilm had been clear - the problems with the prequel films were obvious and they would not be repeated. And the long awaited movie, which is the seventh episode of … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) The short version of this review for Star Wars: The Force Awakens is, "Stop reading this review and just go watch it," because it is just that good. JJ Abrams delivered in one film what George Lucas failed with the three prequels — namely, a worthy successor to … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) Yesterday I reviewed the Star Wars prequel trilogy, and, long story short, some of it wasn't as bad as I remember while other aspects were worse. Fortunately, I finally get to move on to Episodes IV, V, and VI which I've loved since a child. I haven't watched … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: We are re-publishing this story from 2013 as JJ Abrams' Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens, and Joss Whedon's Avengers: Age of Ultron was a massive hit earlier this year. By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Joss Whedon and JJ Abrams have much in common. Aside from being hugely talented, … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) As the release of Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens approaches – let's look back at its predecessor Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983). Before the harrowing nightmare of the cartoonish prequel trilogy, Return of the Jedi was widely considered to be the … [Read more...]
By Mark Hodge (doddleNEWS) Despite the travesty that was The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull – it seems Harrison Ford is not quite finished with Indiana Jones. The Star Wars: The Force Awakens actor, who is 73-years-old, spoke about reuniting with director Steven Spielberg for one last … [Read more...]
By James DeRuvo (doddleNEWS) There's a legend in Star Wars lore that director George Lucas showed off a rough cut of the original Star Wars to several of his closest friends, including John Milius, his mentor Francis Ford Coppola, and his close friend Steven Spielberg. As the legend goes, the … [Read more...]
By Danny F. Santos (doddleNEWS) Raiders of the Lost Ark is my favorite Indiana Jones film, followed very closely by Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Temple of Doom is also damn good, but nowhere near as fun as the two films that bookend it. The less said about Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the … [Read more...]
