Star Wars Episode 7 News

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Disney CEO Robert Iger Wants Star Wars: Episode 7 Ready by Summer 2015.

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With the announcement that Michael Arndt exits Episode 7, many people begun to wonder if a 2015 release date is still possible. Well according to the latest report Kathleen Kennedy wants the movie to be delayed until 2016 while Disney CEO Robert Iger is on the opposite opinion...

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

October 30 - 1 Year After The Deal!

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 Happy Anniversary to Disney, Lucasfilm and all the fans. October 30, 2012 will always be remembered as the day which brought us a new hope about the future of our favourite franchise. We're only hours away from the next Star Wars Wednesday tease. What will it be ...

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Rare Behind the Scenes Videos from the Original Trilogy.

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Several excerpts from The Making of Star Wars eBook have been released. Also check out these long lost Return of the Jedi edits...

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Speculation: One Possible Explanation of the Episode 7 Script Rewrites.

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This is just a speculation taken from the comments section that I find really interesting. I'm not saying it's happening but it's really one possible explanation of the script rewrites...

UPDATE! Episode 7 Starts Filming in Spring 2014. Abrams and Kasdan Doing Rewrites on Arndt's Script.

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Lucasfilm released an official update on the development of Star Wars: Episode 7. Things don't look very good. The start of filming has been delayed by a few months (it was expected to start in early 2014). Also Lawrence Kasdan and J.J. Abrams are taking over Arndt's script and are doing rewrites...

Friday, October 25, 2013

UPDATE! Is the Spring/Summer 2015 Release Date Still Possible?

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Is the Episode 7 release date still scheduled for Spring/Summer 2015? With the latest reports of the filming delay and the script rewrites it's very unlikely. Find out more after the jump...

Thursday, October 24, 2013

What the October 30 Announcement Could be About?

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10 days ago we started the speculation that an Episode 7 viral campaign had just kicked in. Also we predicted that in 3 consecutive Wednesdays we'll be getting teasers leading to some kind of an Episode 7 announcement on October 30. Now many other sites are also reporting the same thing and the only question that remains is what the announcement will be about...

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

The Wednesday Tease - Return of the Jedi Teaser Trailer Released!

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In two consecutive Wednesdays the official Star Wars Twitter page have released teasers for Star Wars: A New Hope and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Now it's time to build up the anticipation for an upcoming Episode 7 announcement with something Return of the Jedi related...

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Billy Dee Williams Talks Star Wars: Episode 7 and Harrison Ford.

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Billy Dee Williams was recently at the Wizard World Nashville Comic Con. As expected while discussing other topics he also talked about the upcoming Star Wars movie...

Monday, October 21, 2013

Comparison Between the Amount of News Before Episode 1 and Before Episode 7.

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Almost 19 months before the release of Episode 7, let's make a parallel between the amount of news that we have now and the amount of news that we had back in October 1997 about Episode 1. Did we know much more stuff about the first movie of the prequel trilogy or the news were scarce back then too...

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Star Wars Twitter Buzz: Rumors on Benedict Cumberbatch's Role, a Female Sith and More.

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Nothing official just several interesting tweets about Benedict Cumberbatch, the possibility of a female Sith in Episode 7 and more...

Friday, October 18, 2013

Disney to Release Darth Vader TV Specials! Episode 7 Confirmed for Summer 2015.

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Finally some official news this time coming from "Brand Licensing Europe 2013" which took place in Olympia, London...

RESULTS! POLL: Which Rumored Actress Would You Like to See in Star Wars: Episode 7?


For the past few months we've heard a fairly good amount of rumors about a possible female lead in Episode 7. The 4 actresses from the above picture are the ones that were mentioned the most. Which one is your favorite?

Thursday, October 17, 2013

UPDATE! Star Wars: Episode 7 Teaser / Announcement to be Released on October 30! Exactly One Year After Disney Bought Lucasfilm.

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So my prediction turned out to be correct. StarWars.com have just released The Empire Strikes Back original trailer from 1979. Exactly one week after the 1976 teaser...

John Williams, J.J. Abrams and Michael Giacchino All Rumored to Score the Star Wars: Rebels Theme Song.

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The latest buzz around Star Wars: Rebels is about who will score the theme song of the new TV series. There are three reports so far and three possibilities. I doubt there is anyone who would be disappointed if they choose one over the other from the above names. So whoever it is, we're fine...

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

The Wednesday Anticipation. Toldja!

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The 1976 Star Wars teaser trailer from last week was released at 3pm EDT (9pm CET).

Anthony Daniels Teases the Fans About Star Wars: Episode 7.

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Anthony Daniels who played C-3PO in Star Wars is the only actor who was involved in all 6 movies. Now is it even possible Episode 7 to happen without the droid? Very unlikely. Still hit the jump to see what Daniels told the fans at this years' NYCC...

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Star Wars: Episode 7 to be Filmed at Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios in the UK.

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Although it was not officially confirmed few months ago it was reported that Episode 7 will be filmed at Pinewood Studios in the UK. Now a second UK location has been revealed this time by an unexpected source - Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe...

Monday, October 14, 2013

The Re-Release of the 1976 Star Wars Teaser - a Joke, a Coincidence or Start of the Episode 7 Viral Campaign?

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When few days ago Lucasfilm re-released the Star Wars teaser from 1976 many people wondered if there's a hidden meaning in it. Some expected that an Episode 7 announcement was imminent, but it didn't happen. Hit the jump for some thoughts on the subject...

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Meet the New Face of Evil from Star Wars: Rebels! Updated with More Images.

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This is the Inquisitor, tasked by Darth Vader himself to hunt down the remaining Jedi Knights. Star Wars: Rebels will take place 14 years after Episode 3 and 5 years before Episode 4...

Is R2 D2 in Star Wars: Rebels? Dave Filoni Reveals When to Expect the Final Episodes of The Clone Wars.

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StarWars.com have posted on twitter several quotes tagged as #StarWarsRebels #hints. One of them is particularly interesting. Also read after the jump Dave Filoni's official statement when to expect the final episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars...

Friday, October 11, 2013

UPDATED With 3 Videos! Harrison Ford Still Undecided on Episode 7. Michael B. Jordan Confirms Audition.

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Harrison Ford and Benedict Cumberbatch both appeared on The Graham Norton show. The show will air on BBC One tomorrow at 10.35pm. One of the highlights from the show will be of course questions about Star Wars. They both won't be spared. Here's a taste of what to expect...

2 Star Wars: Episode 7 Working Titles?

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Again a rumor this time for 2 possible working titles for Episode 7.  They both sound too plain and ordinary to end up as the real name of the movie, but still check them out...

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Casting Announcements Delayed at Harrison Ford's Request? New Rumored Release Date.

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More rumors regarding when to expect some casting announcements, why they were delayed and what's the latest rumor about the Episode 7 release date...

Chloe Grace Moretz Talks Star Wars.

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Recently the actress denied any involvement with the new Star Wars movies, but in an interview with Clever Movies she showed some knowledge on things about the production. Or at least she thinks she knows things...

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

UPDATE! Star Wars: Episode 7 Twitter Buzz: More Rumored Announcements Expected + Previous Rumors Clarified.

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Check out the latest rumors about an upcoming announcements in the following days. Although the source proved to be credible in the past, one of the rumors is about "an announcement teaser featuring Luke". That sounds crazy, right?...

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

UPDATE! Ben Kingsley Had Read for a Role in Episode 7? J.J. Abrams Talks Star Wars and Disney's Approach to the New Movies.

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Yesterday Saoirse Ronan said something very interesting when asked if she has been auditioned for the new Star Wars movies. She simply said "everyone has read for Star Wars". Looking back at all the casting rumors from the last few months we can conclude that she was not joking. The latest rumored actor who has read for a role in Episode 7 is Sir Ben Kingsley. Also hit the jump to find out what J.J. Abrams said about Disney and their approach to the new Star Wars movies...

UPDATE! The Teaser Trailer for Star Wars: Rebels. More Details and Upcoming Announcements.

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Disney XD will air the teaser during the premiere of "Mighty Red" on Monday at 8:30 ET/PT. The teaser will be only 15 seconds long. This will be our second look at something Star Wars related since Disney bought Lucasfilm almost a year ago. The first was the teaser of the game Battlefront. Hit the jump for more details about the plot as well as when to expect more official announcements...

Monday, October 7, 2013

George Lucas' Son Talks Star Wars: Episode 7.

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For now Jett Lucas is not directly involved with the new movies but in a recent interview he revealed that he knows a great deal of things about them. Read after the jump to find out what he said about J.J. Abrams, some of the casting rumors and why the new movies will be about a new generation...

More Star Wars: Episode 7 Filming Sets and Casting Rumors.

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Hit the jump to find out when and where the Episode 7 production is expected to start according to the latest rumors. Also check out the latest info about the casting process and auditioning...

Friday, October 4, 2013

UPDATE 5! Chloe Grace Moretz Preparing Herself for Star Wars: Episode 7?

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According to the actress' latest tweets right now she is watching the Star Wars prequel trilogy. One particular tweet is especially interesting... 

UPDATE! Saoirse Ronan Confirms Episode 7 Audition. Rumor of Sullivan Stapleton for an Unknown Role.

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Few days ago Latino Review reported that according to their sources Saoirse Ronan have read for an unknown role in Episode 7. Now the actress herself confirmed that there was indeed an audition. Also LR revealed their latest rumor. The star of the sequel 300: Rise of an Empire Sullivan Stapleton has also read for a role in the upcoming movie...

Thursday, October 3, 2013

40 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.

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This year marks the 30th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, the sixth chapter in the Star Wars saga. Also tomorrow J.W. Rinzler's book "The Making of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" will be officially released. Here are 30 things that you might not know about the movie... 

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Harrison Ford Denies Any Involvement With Star Wars 7.

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Harrison Ford is in Paris promoting his new movie Ender's Game. He gave several interviews to the local press and answered few questions regarding the new Star Wars movies...

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

POLL: What do you think about the Alex Pettyfer and Rachel Hurd-Wood casting rumor?

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This article will be kept on top for a few days. Let's see what do the fans think about this casting rumor. Why this rumor? Why is it any different from the others? Well simply because Lucasfilm themselves gave some credibility to it when they asked the fans the same question in the closed community "Obi Wants to Know Me". Not everyone can visit this site and express their opinion so let's make this here...