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R2-D2 Unit Sold for Nearly $3 Million at California Auction
Since he first appeared in 1977’s Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, fans around the globe have wanted to own the astromech droid companion R2-D2. Only one fan has wanted it enough to shell out $2.76 million. That is how much a version of R2-D2 comprised of parts from the various Star Wars … R2-D2 Unit Sold for Nearly $3 Million at California Auction
Bob Iger Responds to TMZ Questions About Ron Howard in Parking Lot
In their traditional style of ambush reporting, TMZ surprised Disney CEO Bob Iger in the parking area at E Baldi in Beverly Hills to question him about his confidence in Ron Howard as the new director of the Han Solo film. As would be expected, Iger avoided answering questions about the upcoming Star Wars feature … Bob Iger Responds to TMZ Questions About Ron Howard in Parking Lot
Ron Howard will Complete Han Solo Movie After Directors Leave Project
After just a day or so of speculation as to who the new director would be, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Oscar winner Ron Howard has been named by LucasFilm as the new director of the still untitled Han Solo movie. Former directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller left the project earlier in the … Ron Howard will Complete Han Solo Movie After Directors Leave Project
Disney Promotes Upcoming Films at CineEurope in Barcelona
Disney had a major presentation in store for CineEurope, the film conference/trade-show that is currently taking place in Barcelona. Many of Disney’s upcoming projects were highlighted with clips and sneak-peeks, and there was a noticeable absence of coverage for one of their films that is currently making headlines. Here is a breakdown of what Disney … Disney Promotes Upcoming Films at CineEurope in Barcelona
Who Will Take Over for Miller and Lord on the Han Solo Film? Here Are the Rumored Replacements
The new Star Wars spin-off project centered around Han Solo just suffered a significant setback, as the film’s directors Christopher Miller and Phil Lord parted ways with Lucasfilm yesterday. Now, the substantial section of the internet that follows Star Wars and Hollywood is trying to discern who could be chosen to fill the captain’s chair. … Who Will Take Over for Miller and Lord on the Han Solo Film? Here Are the Rumored Replacements
Bob Iger Tops The Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful People
The Hollywood Reporter just released their Top 100 Most Powerful People in Entertainment and topping the list, for the second year in a row is Disney’s Chairman/CEO Bob Iger. The second annual ranking is compiled and, according to THR, from ” … one overarching criterion: the power of “yes.” THR 100 essentially is a greenlight list: who … Bob Iger Tops The Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful People
Han Solo Film Loses Directors with Only 3 Weeks of Shooting Left
Some major drama has been added to the upcoming Star Wars spinoff about Han Solo, and not in a good way. In what is a completely unexpected turn for the film, directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller have left the project with only 3 weeks of shooting left for principal photography. Miller and Lord began … Han Solo Film Loses Directors with Only 3 Weeks of Shooting Left
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Will Reportedly Begin Using Transportable Stages
According to WDWMagic, The Star Wars – A Galaxy Far, Far, Away stage show is currently under refurbishment, and will reopen on June 16 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. One of the big additions to the new show is the stage itself. The new stage will reportedly be mobile, so that after the last Star Wars … Disney’s Hollywood Studios Will Reportedly Begin Using Transportable Stages
New Colors Released for MagicBand 2
In case you missed it, the Disney Parks Blog released an overview of some of the new MagicBand 2 colors that have been released at Walt Disney World. Guests have been asking for new colors, and it looks like Disney has delivered with black and teal limited edition designs. The first design is a Star … New Colors Released for MagicBand 2
Original Theatrical Cuts of the First Star Wars Trilogy Will Not Be Released
Fans have long been awaiting the opportunity to get their hands on a Blue-ray of the original Star Wars trilogy as it was first shown: without added CGI, without a Jabba’s palace dance number, and with Han actually shooting first. Those fans are in for a galaxy of disappointment. Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, put … Original Theatrical Cuts of the First Star Wars Trilogy Will Not Be Released
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