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Star Trek Costume Designer Michael Kaplan Signs on for J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: Episode VII
5 hours ago | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
When it comes to Star Wars: Episode VII, even the tiniest nugget of new information is considered worthwhile. In that spirit, we now have confirmation of who will be handling all the costume designs for director J.J. Abrams’ eagerly awaited sequel. Michael Kaplan confirmed that he will be the costume designer on Star Wars: Episode VII, reuniting with Abrams after having worked together on Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness. Kaplan’s impressive resume also includes the 1982 classic Blade Runner, Fight Club, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and 2011’s Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Hit the jump for more, including Kaplan’s statement on the matter. Speaking with Clothes on Film (via Shh), Kaplan confirmed that he will be desiging the costumes on Episode VII: “I am very excited to be working on Star Wars. I’m so looking forward to collaborating, once again, with Jj.” It’s a small bit of news, »
- Adam Chitwood
Damon Lindelof hints at future 'Star Wars' involvement
21 May 2013 7:26 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
Damon Lindelof has hinted that he could be involved in a future Star Wars film.
It has been announced that Disney plans to release a new instalment in the series every summer from 2015 to 2019, with the first being Jj Abrams's Star Wars: Episode VII.
"I'd say over the next decade, you and I are going to get five Star Wars films," Lindelof told Grantland, "and it won't be Episode VII, but I may be involved in one of them when the pressure isn't as intense."
Michael Arndt will write Star Wars: Episode VII, while Steven Spielberg's longtime producer Kathleen Kennedy will be executive producer.
Simon Pegg, who reprises his role as Scotty in Star Trek Into Darkness, has suggested that Abrams will "save" the franchise.
> 'Star Wars 7': William Shatner, Billy Dee Williams give Jj Abrams tips
> 'Star Wars Episode 7' Mark Hamill: 'I'm cautious about »
New Animated Star Wars Rebels TV Series Announced
21 May 2013 7:06 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
Star Wars.com have announced that a new TV show entitled “Star Wars Rebels” to be released in 2014. This means that it will hit the screens before Episode VII is in cinemas, and may even set the tone for the series.
The focus of Star Wars Rebels is to be during the time period between Episodes III and IV, the early days of the Empire. Screenwriter and producer Simon Kinberg(of X-Men: Days of Future Past fame) will serve as an executive producer for the show, as well as penning the one-hour pilot. The Clone Wars supervising director Dave Filoni will join Kinberg as another producer. According to the official press release:
“Star Wars Rebels takes place in a time where the Empire is securing its grip on the galaxy and hunting down the last of the Jedi Knights as a fledgling rebellion against the Empire is taking shape. Details »
- Darragh O'Connor
Star Wars Rebels animated series pushes ahead
21 May 2013 2:24 AM, PDT | Den of Geek | See recent Den of Geek news »
News Louisa Mellor 21 May 2013 - 10:20
Fresh details have arrived for Disney's Star Wars Rebels, the animated replacement for Star Wars: The Clone Wars...
Disney's replacement for Cartoon Network animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars - cancelled soon after Lucasfilm was acquired by the mega studio - has been officially announced.
Due to air on Disney Xd in autumn 2014 is Star Wars Rebels, a series set between Episode III and IV during a time when "the Empire is securing its grip on the galaxy and hunting down the last of the Jedi Knights as a fledgling rebellion against the Empire is taking shape".
Executive producing the series and writing the one-hour premiere is Simon Kinberg (X-Men: First Class, Sherlock Holmes, and Disney's future standalone Star Wars films), alongside The Clone Wars' Dave Filoni and DC television writer Greg Weisman (Young Justice, The Spectacular Spider-Man, The Batman).
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy »
- louisamellor
Disney announces Star Wars Rebels animated series
20 May 2013 11:10 PM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Following the recent cancellation of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Disney has announced that production is now underway on a brand new animated series entitled Star Wars Rebels, which will explore the period between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope as the Empire continues to tighten its grip on the galaxy and hunt down the last of the Jedi Knights.
Leading the development on the new series is screenwriter / producer Simon Kinberg (X-Men: First Class, Sherlock Holmes), who also happens to be scripting one of Disney's two announced standalone Star Wars movies. Kinberg will pen the pilot episode as well as serving as executive producer alongside Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) and Greg Weisman (The Spectacular Spider-Man, Young Justice).
"I couldn't be more excited to explore new corners of the Star Wars universe," said Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm and executive producer of Disney's upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII. »
- Flickering Myth
'Star Wars Rebels' animated series announced by Disney Channel
20 May 2013 2:39 PM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
Disney has announced details for a new animated series set in the Star Wars universe.
Star Wars Rebels has begun production, with a premiere date scheduled for autumn 2014.
A one-hour special will launch on the Disney Channel, followed by a new series on Disney Xd channels worldwide.
The show will take place between Episode III and IV, an era of around two decades that has never been developed on screen before.
The era in question is when the Empire is tightening its hold on the galaxy, while hunting the remaining Jedi Knights as a new rebellion against the Empire.
X-Men: First Class screenwriter and producer Simon Kinberg will executive produce the series, and will write the premiere episode.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars supervising director Dave Filoni will also executive producer, along with Young Justice's Greg Weisman.
Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer for Disney Channels Worldwide said: »
Lucasfilm Announces Star Wars Rebels Animated Series – See the Featurette and Press Release
20 May 2013 1:00 PM, PDT | ScifiMafia | See recent ScifiMafia news »
Today, Lucasfilm formally announced their next animated project, entitled Star Wars Rebels. After reading the press release and watching the featurette, I am So excited about this new series. The look and style is reportedly going to be based on the original Star Wars concept art by Ralph McQuarrie. So Excited. Check it out:
Rebels New Star Wars Animated Television Series
Begins Production For 2014 Premiere On Disney Xd Channels Around The World –Special Event Telecast to First Air on Disney Channel –
Production has begun on Star Wars Rebels, an exciting, all-new animated television series based on one of the greatest entertainment franchises of all time. Scheduled to premiere in fall 2014 as a one-hour special telecast on Disney Channel, it will be followed by a series on Disney Xd channels around the world.
Leading the development of the series is a creative team of exceptional talent. Screenwriter/producer Simon Kinberg (X-Men: First Class, »
- Erin Willard
Disney Announces Star Wars Rebels the Cartoon Show for 2014
20 May 2013 10:31 AM, PDT | Cinelinx | See recent Cinelinx news »
Earlier this year, Disney pulled the plug on Star Wars The Clone Wars, the well done Star Wars show on Cartoon Network. Since its cancellation we've know that they were working on a brand new show and that Dave Filoni (the CW supervising director) was already getting prepped for that. Now Disney has officially announced the new cartoon show, set in the 20 year gap between Episode 3 and 4, is in production and will debut on Disney Xd in Fall 2014. Come inside for all the details.
We knew it Disney wouldn't wait long before unveiling their next TV series for Star Wars. As popular as the Clone Wars was, and considering they already mentioned they were working on something new, it was only a matter of time before they came out with something official. Today they bring word of Star Wars Rebels, a brand new cartoon show that is set to fill »
- feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
Details Revealed for New Animated Series Star Wars Rebels
20 May 2013 10:11 AM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
Lucasfilm has officially announced the new Star Wars animated series replacing The Clone Wars will be called Star Wars Rebels, and that it is scheduled to premiere in the fall of 2014! As for what the story will be about this is what they have revealed to us so far...
The action-filled series is set between the events of Episode III and IV -- an era spanning almost two decades never-before explored on-screen. Star Wars Rebels takes place in a time where the Empire is securing its grip on the galaxy and hunting down the last of the Jedi Knights as a fledgling rebellion against the Empire is taking shape. Details about the show are a closely guarded secret at this point.
This could be a great series! It's definitely a solid setting. Even though it's not confirmed, it's safe to assume that Darth Vader is going to be the main villain in the story, »
- Joey Paur
‘Star Wars Rebels’ Invade Disney Xd
20 May 2013 10:00 AM, PDT | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
After pulling the plug on “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” Disney has greenlit the animated series “Star Wars Rebels” to air on its kids cabler Disney Xd in fall 2014.
Series has already begun production.
“Star Wars Rebels” will bow as a one-hour special that will air on Disney Channel before moving to its regular home on Disney Xd.
Simon Kinberg (behind the “Sherlock Holmes” franchise) will serve as an executive producer on the new series. He is writing the pilot.
Dave Filoni, who was a supervising director of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” will serve a executive producer with Greg Weisman (“Young Justice,” “The Spectacular Spider-Man” and “Gargoyles.”
“The entire team at Lucasfilm has provided extraordinary creativity and innovation over three decades, and we’re thrilled to be bringing the expansive and imaginative world of ‘Star Wars’ to Disney Xd’s viewers,” said Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer, »
- Marc Graser
Rumor: Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Talks for Star Wars: Episode VII?
20 May 2013 10:00 AM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Now that Star Trek Into Darkness has finally been released in theaters, director J.J. Abrams is free to focus the majority of his time on that other beloved franchise that he’s reviving: Star Wars. While plot details have been (and will be) kept under firm wraps for quite some time, we do know that Michael Arndt (Toy Story 3) is hard at work on the screenplay, and he was even seen with Abrams in London at the Into Darkness premiere, so it’s clear that the two are knee-deep in development on Episode VII. With production looking to get underway in London in early 2014, Abrams and producer Kathleen Kennedy are likely starting to think about casting. A recent report has now surfaced that claims Abrams has already zeroed in on one actor for the film: Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Hit the jump for more. The folks over at Latino Review »
- Adam Chitwood
‘Star Wars Rebels’ Animated Show Coming Next Year
20 May 2013 10:00 AM, PDT | Destroy the Brain | See recent Destroy the Brain news »
Those still mourning the loss of the exceptional animated Clone Wars TV show may find solace in knowing that a new animated Star Wars series is on the way. After delivering five smart and exciting seasons, the team behind Star Wars: The Clone Wars will move on to Star Wars Rebels. The series is set to begin airing next year and will bridge the gap between the recent prequels and the original trilogy. Dave Filoni (who I was hoping would take over the new trilogy), Greg Weisman, and Simon Kinberg (who was rumored to be working on one of the live-action Star Wars projects) will lead the animated series which will air on Disney Xd following a one hour premiere on Disney. It’s being reported that Star Wars Rebels takes place in a time where the Empire is securing its grip on the galaxy and hunting down the last »
- Michael Haffner
Disney Announces New 'Star Wars Rebels' Animated Series
20 May 2013 8:07 AM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" might be over, but a new "Star Wars" animated series is coming to fill its place.
The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Disney is developing a new TV series called "Star Wars Rebels" that will premiere on television in 2014. It will first launch as a one-hour special on the Disney Channel, before turning into a TV series on Disney Xd.
"Star Wars Rebels" is set to take place in the 20 years between the events of "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith" and "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope." According to THR, the animated series is set "in a time where the Empire is securing its grip on the galaxy and hunting down the last of the Jedi Knights as a fledgling rebellion against the Empire is taking shape."
Production on the series has reportedly already begun, with Simon Kinberg executive »
- Terri Schwartz
Star Trek Marketing Issues May Have Influenced J.J. Abrams' Star Wars Decision
17 May 2013 8:40 AM, PDT | ComicBookMovie.com | See recent ComicBookMovie news »
After helming two Star Trek films for Paramount, J.J. Abrams surprised many people when he signed on to direct Disney's Star Wars: Episode VII earlier this year. The acclaimed director stated that, despite his reluctance, Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy convinced him to take on the job even though he was attached to Star Trek. However, there may have been more to the switch. An in-depth article by The Wrap reveals that differences amongst Paramount, CBS and Bad Robot led to merchandising being limited; Abrams had plans to create "a multi-platform experience that spanned television, digital entertainment and comic books." After splitting from Viacom in 2006, CBS owns the rights to the original Star Trek television series as well as producing any future shows, while Paramount owns the film rights. A source tells The Wrap, "J.J. just threw up his hands. The message was, 'Why set up all this when we'll »
The Star Wars News Roundup - 5.17.13
17 May 2013 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
Episode VII and Spinoff Movie News Summary As announced late last week, Star Wars: Episode VII will be filming in the UK. StarWars.com posted a press release: Lucasfilm announced today that production of Star Wars: Episode VII will take place in the United Kingdom. All of the six previous live-action Star Wars movies have included UK production in such famed studios as Elstree, Shepperton, Leavesden, Ealing and Pinewood Studios. "We've devoted serious time and attention to revisiting the origins of Star Wars as inspiration for our process on the new movie, and I'm thrilled that returning to the UK for production and utilizing the incredible talent there can be a part of that," said Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm. "Speaking from my own »
Kathleen Kennedy On For Star Wars Europe
15 May 2013 4:38 AM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
No Star Wars celebration would be complete without an appearance from the boss. Not Vader - although him too - but Kathleen Kennedy, head honcho of the newly revitalised franchise and president of Lucasfilm. Sure enough, Disney have confirmed that she will be in attendance when Star Wars Celebration Europe kicks off in Germany in July. The shindig, which kicks off in Essen on July 26 and takes in three days of Jedi knights, wampas and Sy Snootles, will see Kennedy joined on the main stage by Warwick Davis to talk about her career to date and her plans for Star Wars. Don't expect big plot points and spoilers from Episode VII; do expect fascinating insights into the inner workings of the new-look Lucasfilm and tales from a career that's run from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial from Lincoln.“When I joined Lucasfilm, I immediately saw the true passion shared by Star Wars fans around the world, »
Kathryn Bigelow, Jon Avnet, Anne Coates Tapped For AFI Degrees
14 May 2013 9:00 AM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
The American Film Institute will confer honoraray doctorate of fine arts degrees upon Kathryn Bigelow and Anne V. Coates and a doctorate of communications on Jon Avnet.
Avnet will be recognized for his contributions to AFI while Bigelow and Coates are being heralded for their “contributions of distinction” to the art of the moving image.
The degrees will be presented during the AFI Conservatory’s commencement ceremony on June 12 at the El Capitan Theater.
Previous AFI honorary degrees have been given to Robert Altman, Maya Angelou, Mel Brooks, Clint Eastwood, Roger Ebert, James Earl Jones, Nora Ephron, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Kathleen Kennedy, John Lasseter, Spike Lee, David Lynch, Helen Mirren, Haskell Wexler and John Williams.
Avnet is an AFI alumnus and serves as vice chair of the board of trustees. His credits as a director, writer and producer include “Black Swan,” “Fried Green Tomatoes,” “Risky Business” and “The History Boys.”
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- Dave McNary
See The Haunting Remains Of Star Wars' Tattooine Set
14 May 2013 7:40 AM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Recently, Kathleen Kennedy announced that J.J. Abrams. wildly anticipated Star Wars: Episode VII would film the bulk of its sequel in noted UK studios including Shepperton, Elstree and Pinewood. The producer mentioned that previously Star Wars films shot scenes at these facilities, and it was their desire to tap into the series. rich history as they embark on a new challenge and tell original stories. Maybe they also could swing by Tunisia, where locations and props from Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope still stand to this day? As part of her books Every World.s a Stage and No More Stars, photographer Ra di Martino captured (via Laughing Squid) enlightening images of futuristic Star Wars props in Tunisian locations, meaning fans can trek to the North African country and touch a piece of Hollywood history. Here are three of our fave shots. You can find more on »
'Star Wars Episode 7' to Shoot in England as the Franchise Returns to its Roots
13 May 2013 11:07 AM, PDT | Moviefone | See recent Moviefone news »
Turns out a galaxy far, far away is just across the pond: “Star Wars: Episode VII” will be filmed in the U.K. Lucasfilm announced this week that the newest installment of the classic sci-fi series would shoot in Britain, bringing the franchise back to its roots. Filming on all six of the previous “Star Wars” films took place in the U.K., starting with the very first installment, 1977's “Episode IV: A New Hope.” “We've devoted serious time and attention to revisiting the origins of ‘Star Wars' as inspiration for our process on the new movie, and I'm thrilled that returning to the U.K. for production and utilizing the incredible talent there can be a part of that,” said Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. Lucasfilm representatives met with U.K. officials earlier this year to hammer out an agreement to move production there, which included talks with Chancellor George Osborne. »
- Katie Roberts
Movie News: First Look at Spider-Man's New Villain, Rhino; Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Teaser; More
13 May 2013 8:50 AM, PDT | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news »
The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Our first look at Paul Giamatti as the Rhino (aka Aleksei Sytsevich) in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 reveals someone who looks very angry about… something. The photo comes courtesy of Twitter-friendly director Marc Webb. We can't wait to see the character in full Rhino makeup and costume, but for now, this is a potent peek ahead at the movie, which is charging toward its release on May 2, 2014. [Twitter via Slashfilm] Star Wars: Episode VII: The Star Wars prequel trilogy was shot mainly in Australia, but the original trilogy was mainly made in the United Kingdom, and Star Wars: Episode VII is returning to its roots. Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy noted: "We've devoted serious time and attention to revisiting the origins of Star...
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