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Thursday, October 22
File this one in the "We'll Believe It When We See It" category, but MarketSaw is saying an "absolutely connected," "trusted source" has let slip that, in addition to re-releasing the entire 6-part Star Wars trilogy in 3-D, George Lucas is planning on creating a new trilogy of Star Wars movies, filmed entirely in 3-D.
The article goes on to claim that Lucas is only interested in producing the trilogy, not directing, and that he may tap his friend Steven Spielberg, or perhaps Francis Ford Coppola, to helm one or all of the films.
Again, we'll believe it when we see it.
Posted 10/22/2009 by BrentJS
Related: George Lucas | Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith | Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones | Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace | Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back | Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi | Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope | Star Wars: The Clone Wars
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Tuesday, October 20
While Astro Boy is hardly a household name in America, he is something of a cultural icon in his native Japan. In fact, a six-foot statue of "Tetsuwan Atom" (Astro Boy) was erected outside Ikeda Elementary School in Osaka's Ikeda City to honor Osamu Tezuka, the man who created the character in the '50s.
Director David Bowers (Flushed Away) was the man tasked by Imagi Animation Studios with updating Astro Boy for modern American audiences. Bowers told AMC that he looked to some classic sci-fi films for inspiration.
I think things like Star Wars and Blade Runner have just been so influential that if you make a science fiction film you can't help but include elements. But I was just after making a very cool science fiction film, so I just threw all of the things I loved into a giant melting pot and tried to make something original from it. Somebody asked me during production, "Who's this movie aimed at?" And I cited Star Wars as an example of a film I loved when I was ten years old — I loved the robots and the space battles. And then when I came back to it as an adult, I loved Luke Skywalker's journey and his relationship with his father. So I hoped this movie too would work on different levels.
Bowers designed the world of Astro Boy to be futuristic, yet familiar, a style he calls "retro-futurist."
I wanted to make sure that the Astro Boy movie felt as fresh and new and original to audiences today as Tezuko's strips were in the 1950s. But of course nowadays they look retro and old-fashioned. So I tried to retain elements of that and the feel of it, but sort of update the style of it.
Posted 10/20/2009 by BrentJS
Related: David Bowers | Blade Runner | Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope | Astro Boy
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Thursday, November 6
In what was perhaps the most surreal segment of election night coverage, CNN correspondent Jessica Yellin materialized for an interview with Wolf Blitzer via hologram. Or at least what looked like a hologram. Apparently the technology used to make the CNN correspondent float about the CNN press center in New York was not quite Star Wars, but was done using overlay images and a green screen. And if you hadn't already caught the allusion, Yellin made the homage explicit, explaining "It's like I follow in the tradition of Princess Leia" as she popped into election central, flickering blue around the edges.
Posted 11/6/2008 by reelz
Related: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope | Carrie Fisher
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Tuesday, February 12
The latest chapter in the never-ending Star Wars saga will be hitting the big AND small screens later this year.
Lucasfilm has announced that the new Clone Wars TV series for the Cartoon Network will launch with a 90-minute theatrical version at theaters nationwide on August 15th.
George Lucas and Co. are distributing through Warner Bros. on this one, which will make Clone Wars the first Star Wars feature not released through 20th Century Fox.
Posted 2/12/2008 by reelz
Related: George Lucas | Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith | Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones | Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace | Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back | Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi | Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
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Monday, October 15
EW reports that sources have confirmed the long-rumored Star Wars TV series may finally be getting closer to actual production. According to EW's sources, George Lucas will be in Los Angeles next week to start hiring writers for the series. The writers would be working on the project on a freelance basis, but word is they would be relatively well-known writers.
Lucas would reportedly be hiring writers for 13 episodes which will be independently financed by Lucas.
Fans around the globe are collectively holding their breath for the announcement that Lucas will hire someone other than himself to direct the series.
Posted 10/15/2007 by reelz
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Friday, May 25
In honor of Star Wars 30th anniversary taking place this year, the Star Wars Celebration IV kicked off with all 6 movies showing in a row for 17 hours! I hope someone brought snacks!
ReelzChannel attended the Star Wars Celebration IV on opening day and was able to get exclusive pics and interviews for you right here!
Besides all of the fans who turned out for the festivities, actors from all 6 movies were there to sign autographs, including David Prowse, Anthony Daniels and Jake Lloyd.
The celebration lasts until Monday, May 28th at the Convention Center in downtown LA.
Picture gallery
Next Showing: The Star Wars Celebration IV is now taking place in LA.
Related: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
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Wednesday, March 28
Geeks everywhere will soon have a new reason to leave their parents' basements, as today the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a set of 15 stamps commemorating 30th anniversary of Star Wars films. The new stamps, featuring iconic images of Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Yoda and more will be available at your local post office on May 26th.
The price of stamps goes up two cents on May 14th, allegedly to pay for the huge licensing fees demanded by George Lucas. Allegedly.
Posted 3/28/2007 by reelz
Related: George Lucas | Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
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Tuesday, March 20
Calling all Star Wars fans: The force is definitely with you.
To commemorate the 30-year anniversary of Star Wars, Lucasfilm and the US Postal Service have collaborated on a special project. Four hundred mailboxes in 200 cities across the nation will be dressed up to look like the loveable little R2-D2.
As you can see, Star Wars diehards are already taking advantage of the R2-D2 mailboxes for photo ops. One dedicated fan site, TheForce.net has even created an interactive map, and is encouraging fans to write in and help chart the location of all the mailboxes across the country.
This campaign is a teaser for a new stamp that will be announced on March 28.
Posted 3/20/2007 by reelz
Related: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith | Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones | Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace | Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back | Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi | Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope