Originally published as Surprising push for Meryl Streep’s Star Wars role
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Petition for Meryl Streep to play Leia picks up steam
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in the Star Wars movies. Meryl Streep’s representative has denied rumours the actor will replace Fisher in the franchise. Picture: JP/MPI/Capital Pictures/MEGA. “As the fans of Star Wars and Carrie Fisher, we really want Leia to shine in Episode IX and we certainly do not …
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Rey & Finn Will Be Together Again In ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’
Rey Finn Star Wars Episode IX Star Wars: The Force Awakens was a lot of things – it reintroduced the iconic galaxy far, far away to a new generation of audiences, fans reunited (and said goodbye) to some old friends and some new friends were made along the way as well. But at its heart, The Force …
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Ron Howard Confirms That New Solo: A Star Wars Story Trailer Is On The Way
Such a method of approach was clearly at odds with Lucasfilm’s rebooted Star Wars saga, leading the Powers That Be to appoint Ron Howard in their place. And though it does sound like the seasoned vet was able to get things back on track, fans are still a little on the fence about the upcoming …
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My dream Star Wars game – Reader’s Feature
A reader reacts to the rumour that EA is making an open world Star Wars game with his own ideas for GTA: Mos Eisley. With the news (or rather leak) that EA is working on an open world Star Wars game people seemed to fall into one of two groups: imagining what most want it to be like and imagining …
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Ron Howard Confirms New ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Trailer on the Way
With less than two months until the latest Star Wars film premieres in theaters, director Ron Howard is promising fans will get to see one more trailer in the meantime. When asked about the status of a new trailer on social media, the director confirmed that one more look at the film will be released.
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‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ Will Pair Rey and Finn Together Again
After beginning their journey together, the events of Star Wars: The Last Jedi split them apart and put them on their own harrowing journeys. Both characters were forced to confront their biggest flaws and reveal their true goals. While Rey realizes she must stand on her own two feet, Finn found a cause …
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‘Star Wars’ fans have started a petition for a new Princess Leia
… twenty-one by next year’s), her achievement in acting has long been recognised,” it read. “Apart from her acclaimed acting performances, her close relationship with Carrie Fisher and her performance in Postcards From The Edge also made her an ideal candidate to play Leia in Star Wars Episode IX.”.
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Star Wars Rebels Actress Wants Sabine & Ahsoka Spinoff
Star Wars Rebels voice actress hopes her character, Sabine, gets a spinoff series with Ahsoka. As part of Lucasfilm and Disney’s goal to expand the Star Wars franchise, they kicked off their 2014 relaunch with a new animated series. Created by Dave Filoni, the series focused on the formation of the …
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Mark Hamill once found a David Bowie review in a ‘Star Wars’ costume
Mark Hamill has revealed he once found a David Bowie review in a Star Wars costume. The actor plays Luke Skywalker in … The star regularly shares facts from the movies with his Twitter followers, revealing a connection between Bowie and the series in his latest one. Hamill said during filming of the …
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Rey and Finn Will Be Together for Most of Star Wars 9?
Rose Tico is going to be so jealous. John Boyega, star of the recent sequel Pacific Rim Uprising, has suggested that Rey and Finn will be together again for Star Wars 9. The pair reunited at the end of The Last Jedi. And now Boyega, appearing at a convention, hinted to the crowd that these two won’t be …
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Star Wars’ Ahmed Rumored to Appear In Wonder Woman 2
Days after it was announced Pedro Pascal had signed on for a “key role” in Wonder Woman 2, a new report suggests the film may be looking to cast Star Wars alum Riz Ahmed. Along with reporting that actor Matt Damon had reportedly passed over a villainous role in the still untitled Spider-Man: …
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‘Star Wars Episode 9’ Won’t Separate Finn and Rey, John Boyega Confirms
Finn and Rey are the heart and soul of the new Star Wars trilogy. When Daisy Ridley and John Boyega literally crashed into each other in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, they instantly had so much charm and chemistry that it was no question that they were fit to lead Star Wars into a new era. That’s why …
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‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ now on DVD and Blu-ray (review)
“I’ve dealt with plenty of trigger-happy flyboys like you,” Vice Admiral Holdo (Laura Dern) tells Captain Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac). “You’re impulsive. Dangerous.” And necessary to save the day and keep this 40-year-old movie franchise charging forward. This eighth installment is the longest in the …
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Latest Star Wars Han Solo film already ‘on track for $150 million opening’
It’s only been a few months since Star Wars fans got The Last Jedi and now it’s already time for the next instalment of the franchise with the second anthology movie, Solo: A Star Wars Story, coming out this May. For the first time since Revenge of the Sith in 2005, a new Star Wars movie will open in May …
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Star Wars 9: John Boyega Hints Rey & Finn Won’t Be Separated
John Boyega teases Rey and Finn won’t be separated in Star Wars: Episode IX. The sequel trilogy has done an excellent job of establishing a new generation of characters to be the faces of the franchise, but they’ve rarely had opportunities to play off each other. In Force Awakens, Finn and Poe were …
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Star Wars: Han Solo spinoff in final stages of post-production, Howard says
Star Wars: Han Solo spinoff in final stages of post-production, Howard says. A picture shows director Ron Howard watching an edit of the movie, with the line “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” 14:32, UK, Sunday 01 April 2018. The Han Solo in final stages. Image: The movie is set for release in …
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Breaking: LEGO Announces BrickHeadz from ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’
This morning, LEGO announced new pieces for their Star Wars and BrickHeadz lines with Han Solo and Chewbacca Brickheadz based on the … looks similar enough to most other versions to not be singled out by the upcoming film, making it a great gift for fans of any chapter of the Star Wars sagas.
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Solo: A Star Wars Story reportedly tracking $150 million opening weekend
Just a few months out from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, it’s almost time for the next instalment of the Star Wars saga as Disney and Lucasfilm prepare to unveil their second Anthology movie, Solo: A Star Wars Story, this May. According to Box Office Pro, the Ron Howard-directed Han Solo prequel is tracking …
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Solo: A Star Wars Story is right on track, according to Ron Howard
Solo: A Star Wars Story is right on track, according to the film’s director Ron Howard. Contrary to popular belief, Solo: A Star Wars Story will be completed on schedule. Perhaps, Ron Howard found new ways to motivate the crew, with all systems a go for a May 25 release date. Don’t take my word for it, …
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Star Wars fans petition for Meryl Streep to replace Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia
‘We believe that Meryl Streep would be an ideal candidate to play Leia in STAR WARS Episode IX,’ the petition reads. ‘As a close friend of Carrie Fisher, Meryl Streep may have huge ton of pressure to played Leia. However, we strongly believed that she is the best hope for us to see the legacy of Carrie …
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Star Wars 9: JJ Abrams confirms TIME TRAVEL to right the wrongs of The Last Jedi
With no overall story arc for the trilogy, it was up to The Last Jedi helmer to do what he wanted with everything Abrams had set up. Following the fan backlash to The Last Jedi, Abrams has now confirmed he will introduce time travel – made canon in Star Wars Rebels – to right the wrongs of The Last Jedi.
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Ron Howard reveals key detail about his Star Wars spin-off Solo
Ron Howard reveals key detail about his Star Wars spin-off Solo … The official Star Wars account shared the post, writing: “We live by those ten words,” alongside a heart emoji. … The film will star Hail, Caesar! actor Alden Ehrenreich as the young Han Solo, the role made famous by Harrison Ford.
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Artists Add Star Wars Characters To Old Thrift Store Paintings
You know those old thrift store paintings you see every time you go to a Goodwill or similar store right? An artist decided to take a bunch of them and spruce them up a bit with Star Wars characters to see how it would work. Honestly they look a little more interesting now, though some of them obviously …
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Ron Howard confirms Solo will open with classic Star Wars crawl
Star Wars fans may have a lot to be concerned about when it comes to the upcoming standalone film Solo but at least one thing will be familiar, for director Ron Howard has confimed that the movie will open with the classic Star Wars crawl. For five decades every Star Wars film has welcomed us with an …
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