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‘Everything Everywhere’ Filmmakers The Daniels Directed An Episode Of Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ Jude Law Series ‘Skeleton Crew’

It seems as if Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert are serious about doing “everything everywhere all at once.” The Oscar-winning directors are now launching themselves into the galaxy with the Disney+ series Skeleton Crew, according to The Hollywood Reporter says the duo has already directed the first episode in the series, which wrapped during the…

John Williams Documentary in the Works with Steven Spielberg and Imagine

John Williams, the legendary film composer behind some of the most recognized movie themes of all time such films as “Star Wars,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Superman,” “Jaws” and “Harry Potter.” And now, he would be the subject of a feature-length documentary, with his longtime collaborator Steven Spielberg.  Amblin Television, Imagine Documentaries and Nedland Media are…

‘Star Wars’ Movie in Development from ‘Watchmen’ Showrunner Damon Lindelof and ‘Ms. Marvel’ Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is being tapped to direct a new Star Wars picture for Lucasfilm, as first reported in Deadline this week. Published reports indicate that Damon Lindelof is developing the project as a co-writer, though the identity of his writing colleague has yet to be revealed. Neither Lucasfilm nor Obaid-Chinoy was available for comment on…

‘Squid Game’ Actor Lee Jung-Jae Cast in Disney+’s ‘Star Wars’ Series ‘The Acolyte’

Squid Game‘s lead star, Lee Jung-Jae has found his first major studio role following his performance on the Emmy Award-nominated survival drama television show. The SAG and Golden Globe Award-winning actor has been cast as the male lead in Disney+’s upcoming live-action Star Wars television series, The Acolyte, Deadline is reporting. Lee will play the…

‘Indiana Jones 5’ May Be the Last Film Scored by John Williams

John Williams, one of the most prolific and beloved sound-track composers of all time, may finally be ready to set down his baton. The 90-year-old musician, now working on the score for Indiana Jones 5, has hinted this may be his last contribution to the film genre. Williams recently had an interview with Associated Press…

Moses Ingram, “Star Wars” Franchise Respond to Racist Postings

There is no place for racism in the Star Wars galaxy, declares the “Star Wars” franchise, responding to the “hundreds” of offensive messages that actor Moses Ingram has been receiving. Ingram, who is Black, recently made her debut as Reva in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi. Ingram had posted to Instagram a sampling of racist…

TV Review – ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ is More Star Wars Content That May Deliver for Some Audiences

Star Wars is inarguably one of the most successful franchises of all time. But it’s important to remember that, while most entries have been huge moneymakers, they haven’t always been well-received. Two years after the original trilogy was re-released theatrically in 1997, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace made its debut, telling the…

Harrison Ford Reveals ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Will be Theatrically Released in June 2023

Harrison Ford shared the news today that Indiana Jones 5 will be released in theaters on June 30, 2023. The Oscar-nominated actor made the announcement while he appeared at the Lucasfilm panel at the Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California, Deadline is reporting. Ford is reprising the action-adventure series’ eponymous role in its untitled fourth…

Harrison Ford to Star in First Major TV Role in Apple Series From ‘Ted Lasso’ Creator

Just three months sky of his eightieth birthday, legendary screen actor Harrison Ford is taking on his first starring television role in the new Apple Original comedy series, Shrinking, playing opposite Jason Segel. The series, to debut this spring, takes a lighthearted look at the world of cognitive behavioral therapy. online pharmacy doxycycline over the counter…

“Lost” and “The Watchmen” Creator Damon Lindelof Reportedly Working on a New Star Wars Movie

Is a new Star Wars movie looming on the edge of a not-so-distant galaxy? According to a report in The Ankler, Jeff Sneider says that Damon Lindelof may be working on just such an item for Lucasfilm.  Lindelof, who created The Watchmen and The Leftovers series for HBO, and also co-created Lost for ABC, had…

TV Review – ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Delivers Dependable Star Wars Entertainment

In an era of innumerable franchises, Star Wars still stands out as one of the most popular and enduring. Though it’s actually considerably younger than Marvel and DC Comics, which are now dominating the film world, it has nonetheless remained at the forefront of audience engagement, recently venturing into the most accessible modern space: television….