Carrie Fisher's Daughter Will Play Princess Leia in Star Wars VII

Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher's daughter, is set to play Princess Leia in some flashback scenes for the upcoming Star Wars movie.

The movie is slated for December 2015 but Harrison Ford's injury may delay this release.  J.J. Abrams is requesting a move to May 2016, a move that Disney does not want to
do.

Harrison Ford's Injury May Delay Star Wars VII

It is pretty well known now that Harrison Ford's injury to his leg was bad enough to keep him sidelined for a while but it could be up to 6 months.  Since Han Solo was meant to be a primary character for episode VII there is a rumor that an emergency meeting has taken place to come up with a plan.  Options probably include delaying the film's release date to 2016, an already crowded movie year with all the super hero films. Another option would be to re-write the film and take that character out of the film.  Not a good option but perhaps they can move is scenes into the next episode.  Yet another option is to write in the injury and have Han Solo going around in a wheel chair. A final option would be up George Lucas's alley would be to CG Ford's head onto a CG body and have him do the part that way.

Some of these are stupid but not out of the realm of possibility.

Ricardo Montalban in Spy Kids 2 - oh boy.....

I think rewriting the part out of the movie or having him with an injury in the movie, depending on what he was doing in the film are good options given the bad situation.  Moving the movie to 2016, perhaps only until May (where the other Star Wars films opened by the way) might be the least damaging option of all.  We know Disney wants a Christmas movie release but this is Star Wars, and Star Wars is a summer film!

Photo Source - http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/harrison-ford-spotted-leaving-hospital-wheelchair-article-1.1839628

Star Wars News

Rian Johnson will be directing episode VIII of Star Wars and will be screenwriter for episode IX.  Johnson directed the sci-fi movie Looper (2012) and the TV series Breaking Bad.

As well reported everywhere, Harrison Ford had suffered a broken leg in an accident on set at Pinewood Studios while filming episode VII.  No word on when he will be able to return to work.

Star Wars: A High Hope

By Ken Parker

I like Star Wars.  I was a big fan throughout the 70's and 80's and was really looking forward to the prequels.  While nowhere near living up to my expectations, I did enjoy the majority of the trilogy, especially the final installment.  But that feeling I had for Star Wars was probably more of a childhood thing and no amount of sequels or prequels would ever recapture that time. Even now I wonder what the future has in store for the franchise.

Star Wars VII - The Cast

First off I am glad that the list is mostly unknowns as was the original Star Wars.  We don't know who is playing what yet but can only guess.  As been reported earlier this week, the new movie series will not be based on any of the Expanded Universe that has been circulating for years.  Joining original cast members Returning cast members include - Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamil, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker are - 

John Boyega (Attack the Block)

Daisy Ridley (Silent Witness)

Max von Sydow (Minority Report, Needful Things, Flash Gordon)

Adam Driver (Girls)

Oscar Isaac (Sucker Punch)

Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings, King Kong)

Domhnall Gleeson (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows)

Star Wars Episode VII Cast Announced

The cast for the new Star Wars film has been announced on the official Star Wars Facebook page.  The original cast will be joined by John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow.  Also announced is that John Williams will be doing the soundtrack for the film also.  

Post by Star Wars.

Casting for Star Wars VII?

 A list that is said to be the description of the primary cast for Star Wars VII is online.

1) MAN in his 20′s, intelligent, funny, not bad on the eyes.
2) MAN in his late 20′s, strong, good looking, and assured.
3) WOMAN in her teens. Strong willed, in shape and intelligent.
4) MAN in his 40′s, strong and able, militaristic.
5) WOMAN in her teens. Strong, sure-headed and funny.
6) MAN, 30′s, smart as a whip.
7) MAN, between the ages of 60 and 70, rough around the edges and head strong.

Not sure who they are but Ainticool is looking at the descriptions as recasting Luke, Leia, Han, Obi-Wan etc which is odd since this is a sequel.  This cast is not officially being attached to Star Wars but it is assumed that it is.  Anyhow, if you fit any of these descriptions... go for it!!

Well, it is possible!!!

Disney Star Wars Discussion Podcast

The Knights had another podcast discussion on Saturday March 16, 2013 and we talked about what we would expect from Disney being part of Star Wars and all the other topics like J.J. Abrams, the stand alone movies and the fate of The Clone Wars.  Our talk with pretty interesting and fun - enjoy!

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Cancelled

Not a big surprise as Disney is taking over production of Star Wars and making it their own.  Lucasfilm will no longer be producing new seasons of the animated series for the Cartoon Network but there are plans to conclude ongoing story arcs with additional episodes.  These episodes may take the form of new content on DVD and Blu-ray releases or online material.

With this said, there may be another series in the planning stages that would cover a timeline not originally covered on Tv or film (Interesting!!).

If anything, this removal of Star Wars The Clone Wars and the cancellation of the 3-D re-releases will get fans hungry for new Star Wars content and they will be more eager for Star Wars Episode 7!

The upcoming animated comedy - Star Wars: Detours produced by Seth Green (Robot Chicken) has been put on hold for the time being.


http://scifipulse.net/2013/03/star-wars-the-clone-wars-cancelled-on-cartoon-network/

Now maybe the Cartoon Network will fill the gap with something really good like..... The New Captain Scarlet!!

Harrison Ford Will Reprise His Role As Han Solo!

News has been floating round the internet today that Harrison Ford will be involved in the next Star Wars movies, supposedly Episode VII.  There is also rumors that a young Han Solo movie is in the works and it is possible Ford might have something to do with this.  

This is the first confirmation of a returning performer set to reprise their part.

http://latino-review.com/2013/02/15/exclusive-harrison-ford-return-han-solo-star-wars-episode-vii/

J.J. Abrams To Direct New Star Wars Film

The Wrap broke the news that J.J. Abrams will be directing the new Star Wars film - see the story here.

http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/jj-abrams-set-direct-next-star-wars-film-exclusive-74596

I know Abrams has his critics but he can breathe new life into this franchise and so it is a good choice.  I thought that there would be many other better choices but I am happy with the decision.

Here are other news sites breaking the news -

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/24/j-j-abrams-to-direct-next-star-wars-movie/

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/01/24/j-j-abrams-star-wars-director/

http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2013/01/24/j-j-abrams-set-to-direct-star-wars-episode-vii/