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Kathleen Kennedy Says Lucasfilm Would Like to Eventually Produce a Lando Calrissian Spin-Off Film

Premiere France revealed that while it isn’t Lucasfilm’s top priority, a Lando Calrissian film is something the studio may produce. At the Cannes Film Festival, president of Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy said, “We would love to tell a story about Lando Calrissian one day, but it’s not relevant, it would be fun to (continue) the story of Kathleen Kennedy Says Lucasfilm Would Like to Eventually Produce a Lando Calrissian Spin-Off Film

Mark Hamill Is Concerned Disney May Be Pumping Out Star Wars Films Too Quickly

In an interview with CinemaBlend, Mark Hamill, primarily known for playing Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, said that Disney should “pace themselves” with the production of so many Star Wars titles. His concern is that with so many Star Wars films being produced the saga could become oversaturated. “(Hamill) said to Disney, ‘Really? Mark Hamill Is Concerned Disney May Be Pumping Out Star Wars Films Too Quickly

Lucasfilm Announces Jon Favreau as Writer and Producer for New Live-Action Star Wars Series

Lucasfilm has just announced that Jon Favreau has been signed on to executive produce and write a live-action Star Wars series for Disney’s upcoming direct-to-consumer platform. Favreau played roles in both the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series and in the upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story and is no stranger to the Star Wars universe. “I couldn’t be more excited about Jon coming on Lucasfilm Announces Jon Favreau as Writer and Producer for New Live-Action Star Wars Series

BREAKING: ‘Game of Thrones’ Creators to Write and Produce New ‘Star Wars’ Films

In an announcement from Lucasfilm, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the creators of the uber-popular HBO series Game of Thrones, will be writing and producing a new series of Star Wars films. Check out the announcement in the video below: These new films are going to be separate from both the episodic Skywalker saga and BREAKING: ‘Game of Thrones’ Creators to Write and Produce New ‘Star Wars’ Films

Director and Cast From ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ to Stop By ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Friday

In an official press release, ABC has just announced the guests for Jimmy Kimmel Live episodes this week. ABC has revealed that the director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi Rian Johnson will be appearing on the Friday, December 1 episode along with cast members Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), Daisy Ridley (Rey), John Boyega Director and Cast From ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ to Stop By ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Friday

6 Reasons Star Wars Deserves a Large Disney Presence

The devoted population of Disney theme park fans, who are passionate about maintaining each park’s original vision, have been uneasy since The Walt Disney Company purchased Lucasfilm in 2012. Many do not approve of the expanded Star Wars presence in the parks, fearing it will lessen the nostalgic Disney feeling. While their devotion is understandable, it is unreasonable as 6 Reasons Star Wars Deserves a Large Disney Presence