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That Star Wars TV Show is Still Coming
22 May 2012 1:30 PM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
Don't give up on that Star Wars TV show just yet! Producer Rick McCallum showed up at Kapow! in London this weekend, and revealed to IGN that the show is still coming. He also talked about a Boba Fett movie that will most likely never happen, and a few other little things.
As far as the TV show is concerned 50 scripts have been written and are ready to go. The reason for the hold up is the technology. It's just too expensive right now to develop the shows for TV, as they want the special effects to be just as good as the movies. They are basically waiting around for the tech to get a little more affordable. What's affordable to them you ask? $4-5 million per episode... holy shit! That's going to be one expensive TV series.
It was also previously reported that the name of the series would be called Star Wars: Underworld. »
- Venkman
'Red Tails' on DVD: George Lucas on making a 'real dogfight movie' -- Exclusive Video
22 May 2012 7:00 AM, PDT | EW - Inside Movies | See recent EW.com - Inside Movies news »
Never count George Lucas out. That was the takeaway this past January from the surprise, if modest, box office success of Red Tails, the gee-whiz actioner about the Tuskegee Airmen that the Star Wars director had tried to bring to the big screen for 23 years. Despite mixed reviews, it won over audiences with its old-fashioned patriotism, earnest cast of mostly non A-listers, and visceral flying sequences, earning a solid ‘A’ CinemaScore. Oh, and $50 million in box office grosses, more than holding its own against brawnier January fare like The Grey and Underworld Awakening.
It’s hard to believe, then, that Red Tails almost never happened. »
- Christian Blauvelt
Kapow! Comic Con 2012: Star Wars Producer Rick McCallum Joins The Guest List
17 May 2012 6:51 AM, PDT | ComicBookMovie.com | See recent ComicBookMovie news »
There's more good news for fans going to the second Kapow! Comic Convention this weekend, as legendary Star Wars producer Rick McCallum has joined the Momentum Showcase panel to present footage from Red Tails and hopefully answer questions from fans (fingers crossed for an update on the live action Star Wars TV series). British writer and director Gareth Evans will also be there to discuss The Raid. Plz Rt: Huge News - Star Wars Producer Rick McCallum Is Coming To Kapow On Saturday Now Too! London Business and Design Centre!!— Mark Millar (@mrmarkmillar) May 17, 2012 @KapowCon on Sat; David Oyelowo & Rick McCallum talking @RedTailsUK, @ghuwevans with @TheRaidUK & sneak peaks at some of our upcoming films!— Momentum Pictures (@MomentumPics) May 17, 2012 In addition to comic-book panels with Marvel, DC, Image and Millarworld, other events taking place include An Audience with Nick Frost, Noel Clarke Q&A with exclusive footage from Storage 24, »
Exclusive: J.W. Rinzler on 'The Making Of Return Of The Jedi' and more
5 April 2012 11:28 AM, PDT | Shadowlocked | See recent Shadowlocked news »
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In the latest of the Shadowlocked Podcasts, we chat with George Lucas's official Star Wars chronicler, writer Jonathan Rinzler, who joined Lucasfilm's book division in 2001 and persuaded his way into re-envisioning the Star Wars 'Making Of' books as full-fledged production sagas - operatic stories in their own right, as seen in the likes of 'The Making Of Star Wars' (2007) and 'The Making Of The Empire Strikes Back' (2010).
Site editors Gabriel Ruzin and Martin Anderson chat with Jonathan about 'the best classified ad in the world'; the joys and travails of having unimpeded access to the Lucasfilm archives; which characters were(and weren't) nearly killed at the story stage of Return Of The Jedi; emerging and forthcoming books such as Darth Vader and Son...
...Star Wars: The Old Republic Encyclopedia (Fall 2012)...
...and then after taking a short break on (let's face it) an inevitable topic. »
Red Tails Blu-ray and DVD Arrive May 22nd
29 March 2012 5:35 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment present the remarkable story of an inspirational group of men whose legendary bravery was cemented in the sky in Red Tails, soaring onto Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download May 22. Set for release just prior to Memorial Day, Red Tails stars Academy Award Winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire) and Academy Award Nominee Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow) leading a powerful ensemble cast in this high-flying epic inspired by the real-life adventures of the first African-American combat unit to serve in World War II.
Italy, 1944. As the war takes its toll on Allied forces in Europe, a squadron of black pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen are finally given the chance to prove themselves in the sky... even as they battle discrimination on the ground. Featuring jaw-dropping aerial action and thrilling special effects, Red Tails is a breathtaking tribute to the unsung heroes who »
- MovieWeb
The bad luck that made Empire Strikes Back the best Star Wars sequel..?
1 March 2012 2:06 PM, PST | Shadowlocked | See recent Shadowlocked news »
In the first of Shadowlocked's new Podcast feed, I chat with one of the site's most outspoken and opinionated writers about his love/hate relationship with the Star Wars franchise and his (pretty much hate/hate) relationship with creator George Lucas. Admitting to the label of 'optimistic masochist', Aaron Knier's frustration with the prequels is only matched by his inability to leave any of the Star Wars main franchise movies behind. For some reason, for Star Wars fans/semi-fans/haters it's not like trying tuna and deciding that since you don't like it, you simply won't order it again. And perhaps the brilliance of 1980's The Empire Strikes Back is that reason...
Possibly the most interesting part of my chat with Aaron is the discussion (from roughly 12 minutes in) as to the strange events that conspired to make 1978's hottest Hollywood property unable to direct the sequel to Star Wars, »
Will TV Time Travel Change The Entire ‘Star Wars’ Mythos?
1 February 2012 4:30 PM, PST | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
A very interesting rumor is floating around the Internet today in regards to the eventual Star Wars TV show we now refer to as [1]Star Wars: Underworld. If true, it would be considered not only a massive spoiler, but the kind of thing that changes Star Wars as we know it. It involves time travel. However, it's important to remember that even if this information came from George Lucas himself (it doesn't), we wouldn't see it happen for several years at least. With that said, it's a doozy. Read about it after the jump. The rumor first popped up on Ain't It Cool News [2]. They stress it's from a new and unproven source, but someone who did have "reasonable context." So take that for what it's worth. Here's the quote. Again, major spoilers for something that could be over a decade from realization. One of the series' first episodes will »
- Germain Lussier
Exclusive: 'Phantom Menace' 3D Preview From 'Star Wars' Insider
27 January 2012 7:00 AM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
As the "Star Wars" saga joins the 3D revolution with the coming theatrical release of "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace" on February 10th, our good friends at Star Wars Insider magazine are marking the occasion with a special celebratory issue. And we're marking that occasion with our very own preview of that upcoming issue, right here on MTV Movies Blog!
We have an exclusive preview from the upcoming "Phantom Menace" themed issue, featuring an interview with Industrial Light & Magic’s John Knoll. The interview gives the lowdown on the creative process behind the new 3D format that "Star Wars" fans are about to enjoy. Take a look beyond the break.
Star Wars Insider: How far back does the idea of Star Wars in 3D go?
John Knoll: Toward the end of working on Episode III, Rick McCallum, George Lucas, and I started seeing 3D samples. I »
- MTV Movies Team
"Red Tails" : May The Air Force Be With You
23 January 2012 9:12 AM, PST | SneakPeek | See recent SneakPeek news »
"Red Tails", the new Ww II action feature funded solely by executive producer George Lucas and distributed by "Star Wars" studio 20th Century Fox, earned $19.1 million at the domestic box office over the weekend.
Incorporating Lucafilm Ltd.'s new 'Auro-3D 11.1' audio format, the film was inspired by the true, air force exploits of the first all African-American aerial combat unit.
"Red Tails" is directed by Anthony Hemingway ("Battlestar Galactica") for producers Rick McCallum and Charles Floyd Johnson.
Cast includes Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Bryan Cranston, Nate Parker, David Oyelowo, Tristan Wilds, Cliff Smith aka Method Man, Kevin Phillips, Rick Otto, Lee Tergesen, Andre Royo, Ne-Yo, Elijah Kelley, Marcus T. Paulk, Leslie Odom Jr., Michael B. Jordan and Daniela Ruah.
"Red Tails" was lensed in Prague, Italy, Croatia and England, from a screenplay by John Ridley.
"I've wanted to do this film for a great many years," said Lucas. »
- Michael Stevens
Director Anthony Hemingway Talks Red Tails, Treme, and The Wire
20 January 2012 11:39 AM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Opening today is director Anthony Hemingway‘s World War II action-drama Red Tails. Produced by George Lucas and Rick McCallum, the movie is based on the real-life story of the first all African-American squadron and their fight to defend our country. They were given second-hand planes and the most dangerous missions, and it makes their story all the more incredible. Red Tails stars Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr., Bryan Cranston, Brandon T. Jackson, Nate Parker, David Oyelowo, Ne-Yo, Elijah Kelly, Tristan Wilds, Cliff Smith, Rick Otto, Daniela Ruah, and Michael B. Jordan. Last week I did an exclusive phone interview with Hemingway. During our wide ranging conversation we talked about how he got involved in Red Tails, what it was like to meet and collaborate with Lucas, how much of the film was "Hollywoodized," the boot camp for the actors, deleted scenes, test screening, and if they ever think about releasing the film in 3D. »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
'Red Tails' Director Reveals Details, Photos of President Obama's White House Screening (Exclusive)
19 January 2012 10:06 AM, PST | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
This story first appeared in the Jan. 27 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. On Jan. 13, Red Tails director Anthony Hemingway joined his cast, producers George Lucas and Rick McCallum and 15 surviving members of World War II's Tuskegee Airmen for a screening of the film with President Obama at the White House. Hemingway gives THR's Andy Lewis a detailed description of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. There was an extensive background check. Once that was through, I received an official e-mail invitation from the White House: The screening would start at 5 p.m., but we
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- Anthony Hemingway
10 Movies Coming to a TV (Series) Near You
18 January 2012 2:06 PM, PST | newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news »
The unoriginality in Hollywood is well-documented, even expected at this point. 2011 set an all-time record for sequels, accounting for a fifth of the year’s wide releases, and there seems to be no end in sight to the prequels, sequels, remakes, and reboots as studios continue to invest in stale ideas. Unfortunately, it’s spreading. A trend shows the movie industry’s lobotomized, risk-averse decision-making is infecting TV now more than ever.
Previously: “Zombieland” and “The Punisher” TV Series in the Works at Fox
Creative, original, scripted shows already compete for attention with “unscripted” reality programming on thousands of channels, or network remakes of old TV series (like NBC’s upcoming “Munsters” or ABC’s failed “Charlie’s Angels”). Now, TV remakes of popular film titles could crowd the channels until, like the box office, there’s only a fraction of “new” left.
Recent attempts at movie-to-tv adaptations have been flops, »
- Jeff Leins
Producer Rick McCallum Talks Red Tails and Live-Action Star Wars TV Series; Describes Show as “Empire Strikes Back on Steroids”
18 January 2012 11:40 AM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Opening this weekend is director Anthony Hemingway‘s World War II action-drama Red Tails. Produced by George Lucas and Rick McCallum, the movie is based on the real-life story of the first all African-American squadron and their fight to defend our country. They were given second-hand planes and the most dangerous missions, and it makes their story all the more incredible. Red Tails stars Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr., Bryan Cranston, Brandon T. Jackson, Nate Parker, David Oyelowo, Ne-Yo, Elijah Kelly, Tristan Wilds, Cliff Smith, Rick Otto, Daniela Ruah, and Michael B. Jordan. Last week I did an exclusive phone interview with McCallum. During our wide ranging conversation we talked about LucasFilm's two decade quest to make Red Tails, how advances in technology helped make the film possible, the 11.1 sound mix, and what being a producer really means. In addition, with McCallum producing the live-action Star Wars TV series »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
George Lucas is "retiring", would like you to stop picking on him
18 January 2012 10:39 AM, PST | Shadowlocked | See recent Shadowlocked news »
Director, writer, and apparent 2012 apocalypse adherent George Lucas has had enough of the Hollywood "where am I supposed to put all these tanker trucks full of money?" rat race, recently announcing in a New York Times interview that he's done with big budget movie making.
Both Lucas and his longtime legendary apologist and yes-man Rick McCallum were recently and separately interviewed in regards to George's decades-in-the-making Tuskegee airmen action Red Tails, which opens this Friday. What's making headlines of sorts, however, is not the pleasant conversation about Lucas' work as Executive Producer on the World War II film, but... well... that other thing he's known for. C'mon, it's George Lucas.
So what exactly has the internet mildly up in arms about these chats? We'll get there, but I don't want to spoil it by jumping in head first. Let's warm up with this brilliant near-slip-of-the-tongue from McCallum during a sitdown with Collider. »
Producer Rick McCallum Reveals 'Red Tails' Was Originally Conceived As A Trilogy
18 January 2012 9:57 AM, PST | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
It was 1984. In a studio in England, a small film called "Dreamchild" was shooting under producer Rick McCallum, with a crew of only twenty people. While they only used one room of the studio space, the rest of the area was taken over by the potential blockbuster "Return To Oz," overseen by George Lucas. When one producer decided to pay a visit to the other, few knew a massively successful partnership would emerge. But did anyone guess that Lucas would be the one to venture over to the smaller set? "I could tell George wanted to be on our set, and we all wanted to be on his!" smiles McCallum, the producer of "Red Tails," who recently sat down with us for an exclusive interview. "Because he had a crew of 150, they had cranes, everything you’d ever want as a filmmaker, and we had nothing." McCallum eventually joined forces »
George Lucas 'Retiring' From Blockbusters After 'Red Tails' ... and Another 'Indiana Jones'
18 January 2012 8:34 AM, PST | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
"You won't have Lucas to kick around anymore because, gentlemen, this is my last press conference."
Of course, we're paraphrasing Richard Nixon here, but the idea is still sound: George Lucas is "retiring," or so he says.
The 67-year-old insisted to The New York Times during a lengthy profile that he will no longer make big blockbuster movies for Lucasfilm after his latest, "Red Tails," opens on Friday.
"I'm retiring," Lucas said. "I'm moving away from the business, from the company, from all this kind of stuff."
Rick McCallum, who's been Lucas' producer on everything from "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" through the hugely successful/controversial "Star Wars" prequels, concurred. The journey to bring the black fighter pilot saga "Red Tails" to the screen has been fraught with difficulty, with even distributor 20th Century Fox refusing to actually pay for prints, which will come out of Generous George's pocket »
- Max Evry
Lucas Is Retiring From Big Budget Films
18 January 2012 8:06 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Legendary filmmaker George Lucas has announced he is retiring from Hollywood, insisting he no longer wants to make blockbuster movies.
The Star Wars creator is best known for his work on the iconic sci-fi franchise, as well as the Indiana Jones films.
He has most recently worked on upcoming blockbuster Red Tails, but insists unless a fifth Indiana Jones movie is made he's finished with the business and wants to instead concentrate on smaller independent projects.
The 67 year old tells the New York Times, "I'm moving away from the business, from the company, from all this kind of stuff. I'm retiring."
And Rick McCallum, who has been producing Lucas' movies for more than two decades, is backing his vow, adding, "Once this (Red Tails) is finished, he's done everything he's ever wanted to do. He will have completed his task as a man and a filmmaker." »
George Lucas is Retiring From Blockbusters. Probably.
18 January 2012 7:28 AM, PST | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »
Can you imagine George Lucas making small, indie films that only show in arthouse theaters in New York and Los Angeles? Well that’s apparently what the creator/director/writer of the “Star War” and “Indiana Jones” franchise plans to be doing once he “retires” from blockbuster moviemaking. In a New York Times profile to promote his World War II movie “Red Tails”, Lucas had this to say about his future in films: I’m retiring. I’m moving away from the business, from the company, from all this kind of stuff. So what does that mean, exactly? His producing partner Rick McCallum elaborates: He will have completed his task as a man and a filmmaker [and will now be doing films that are] small in scope, esoteric in subject and screened mostly in art houses. They’ll be like the experimental movies Lucas made in the 1960s, around the time he was at U.S.C. film school, »
- Nix
George Lucas says he done with 'Star Wars' movies
18 January 2012 7:00 AM, PST | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Last fall, my esteemed and wordy colleague Darren Franich posted an essay entitled “Stop hating George Lucas, and stop loving Star Wars so much: Why it’s time to grow up.” It was in reaction to the uproar surrounding Lucas’ decision to make Darth Vader say “Nooooo!” at the climax of Return of the Jedi, and it touched a nerve, inspiring mostly spirited and totally geeky online debate over whether Lucas’ many changes and alterations to the Star Wars films over the years had, in fact, ruined our childhoods.
Well, Lucas haters, you’ve gotten your wish: In a story »
- Adam B. Vary
George Lucas Set to Retire After Red Tails
18 January 2012 6:16 AM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
After Howard the Duck and Radioland Murders, you'd have thought George Lucas would have thrown in the towel by now. But no, he trudged forward to make three of the most derided films in history with Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Even with all the negativity and hatred aimed at his head, he continued to move forward, producing and co-directing Red Tails. Which has not yet been screened for critics.
It is Red Tails that has done the man in. As the film prepares for its release this weekend to little fanfare, the director has decided to call it quits. Yes, George Lucas has announced that he is retiring. And that's one way to get some focus on this historically important film.
This is what he had to say. »
- MovieWeb
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