By Simon Miraudo May 6, 2013 There’s a lot to like about Star Trek Into Darkness – J.J. Abrams‘ second foray into the cosmos aboard the once-rickety USS Enterprise – and even quite a bit to love. At times, it’s got swagger that rivals Captain James Tiberius Kirk’s own. Elsewhere, however, the screenplay’s cold Vulcan […]
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Harrison Ford joins Anchorman 2
March 5, 2013 
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Ron Burgundy will have to contend with Han Solo in Anchorman 2. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Harrison Ford will play a legendary newscaster (similar to Tom Brokaw) in the upcoming comedy. Shooting has begun on the picture, which sees Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, David Koechner, and Christina Applegate reprise their roles from the […]
Read moreJohn Williams is keen to work on new Star Wars; will J.J. want him?
February 20, 2013 0 Comments
As the rumour mill surrounding the new Star Wars trilogy kicks up a gear, there is now speculation as to who will score the upcoming trilogy. The John Williams Fan Network reports an interesting quote from, well, legendary composer John Williams, who seems keen to continue his definitive role in the series. Williams’ original Star […]
Read moreStar Wars spin-offs will likely feature young Han Solo and Boba Fett
February 8, 2013 0 Comments
The big Star Wars news-of-the-week was Disney’s announcement of several spin-off films in addition to the new trilogy. According to EW, first off the rank: a young Han Solo film. Reported to be set before A New Hope, it’s unknown how early they’ll take the Han Solo character. Every possible configuration of this idea sounds like […]
Read moreDisney CEO confirms standalone Star Wars spin-offs on top of new trilogy
February 6, 2013 0 Comments
It was recently revealed that J.J. Abrams would helm Star Wars Episode 7, the first instalment of the next Star Wars trilogy, for new Lucasfilm owners Disney. Considering Disney paid $4 billion for the pleasure, they’re not going to trust just those three films to make back their bank. Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed this morning that the studio […]
Read moreJ.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars Episode 7
January 29, 2013 0 Comments
We go away for the long weekend, and a massive movie development breaks. Damn this endless cycle of Star Wars news! Disney has confirmed J.J. Abrams will direct their upcoming Star Wars sequel. In a joint statement, Disney, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, George Lucas, and Abrams announced how excited they were to work on this film, because, you know, Star […]
Read moreGuillermo Del Toro is too busy for Star Wars Episode 7
January 8, 2013 0 Comments
Guillermo Del Toro has revealed he was approached to potentially direct Disney’s Star Wars: Episode 7, but declined on account of his full schedule. Del Toro told The Playlist, “they haven’t formally approached me, [but] we got one phone call to my agent saying, ‘Is Guillermo interested?’” Unfortunately, Del Toro passed on the opportunity. “It […]
Read moreThe game is the game – Wreck-It Ralph review
December 11, 2012 0 Comments
Wreck-It Ralph – Featuring the voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, and Jack McBrayer. Directed by Rich Moore. Rated PG. By Simon Miraudo. Star Wars purists panicked when Disney announced they had been handed the keys to their beloved space saga, and were planning a seventh instalment for release in 2015. Though cries of […]
Read moreHarrison Ford might reprise Han Solo in Star Wars Episode 7
November 7, 2012 0 Comments
Harrison Ford is open to the idea of putting the famous vest back on and playing Han Solo in Disney’s upcoming Star Wars sequel, Entertainment Weekly report. According to an unnamed – but supposedly reliable – source, Harrison Ford would consider doing his Han Solo thing again. Of course, this would be pending script and director announcements. […]
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