Our friends at JediNews have posted an interesting bit of speculation (through an unnamed source) that iOS 7 users via Apple TV, iPhone and iPad may be the outlet through which new Star Wars content is distributed.
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Episode VII: The Emperor Strikes Back?
Our friends at JediNews have received some inside information that Ian McDiarmid is rumored to be reprising his role as Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine in Episode VII. Exactly how he will be brought back from “the dead” is an interesting plot device to say the least. Could he be a spirit akin to Obi-Wan in TESB and ROTJ, imparting his knowledge of the dark side to some new apprentice? Perhaps he will possess Luke Skywalker some how and the children of our heroes from the original trilogy must redeem him. Could they pull a bit from the Expanded Universe’s Dark Empire storyline where Palpatine created a clone of himself in order to achieve immortality?
The possibilities and speculation are endless but remember, nothing is official unless Disney and Lucasfilm say so.]
Oh, and Happy Birthday today to Ian McDiarmid – a fitting story to be sure.
Celebration Anaheim Ticket Pricing
New Blu-ray/DVD Combo Sets Coming in October
Our friends at Star Wars Action News alerted us to the fact that Amazon.com is listing two new releases of the Prequel Trilogy and the Original Trilogy coming to home video. Now they are coming as Blu-ray/DVD Combo set and received a packaging makeover as well. Watch for these on store shelves this October.
Celebration Anaheim Announced
During the closing ceremonies for Celebration Europe the date and location for the next Celebration was announced – April 16-19 2015 in Anaheim! Tickets go on sale August 7, 2013
Disney/LFL Register New Domain Names
Our friends at JediNews have alerted us to the fact that Disney and Lucasfilm have registered several new domain names surrounding the terms “Attack Squadron” and “Disney Side”.
CEII: John Williams To Score Episode VII
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy announced (and confirms our hopes) today that the venerable composer, John Williams has signed on to score Star Wars: Episode VII! Head to the official site to view a new interview with Williams.
Update: Abrams Warping Out of Episode VII?
Throw this one on to the pile of Supershadow-esque rumors, but BadassDigest is posting that rumors have surfaced of J.J. Abrams maybe considering dropping out of Episode VII. Discuss.
Update: Apparently, Lucasfilm has weighed in on the matter and states that the rumor is false. (As if there was any doubt.)
CEII To Screen AOTC In 3D
Back in January it was announced that Disney was postponing/canceling the release of Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith in 3D. But now, if you are one of the fortunate attendees of this year’s Celebration Europe II, you are in luck as they have announced that Episode II in 3D will be presented at the event.
(Oh, and I fixed that image on their site while I was at it.)
Disney To Close LucasArts – 1313 Canceled
Tech site Kotaku is reporting that Disney has closed out the LucasArts division, laid off its staff and has cancelled all current projects including the anticipated Star Wars: 1313 game.