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The Official Site Homepage Gets a Makeover
StarWars.com has relaunched today with a fresh new homepage for 2013. Head on over to check it out.
Update: No More 3D Prequel Releases
Deadline.com has posted an exclusive rumor/report stating that due to the lackluster reception of Episode I in 3D there will no further prequel 3D releases and instead focus their resources on production of the sequel trilogy. Again, this is an unconfirmed rumor at this point so stay tuned for further developments…
Update: StarWars.com confirms that further 3D releases are postponed.
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J.J. Abrams To Direct Episode VII
No, this is not a rumor, This. Is. Real. StarWars.com has confirmed the rumor that has been running rampant over the last 2 days – J.J. Abrams (Star Trek) will direct the seventh installment in the Star Wars saga. Visit the Official Site for more info.
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Update: Zack Snyder Developing Separate Star Wars Project
Vulture.com is reporting that Zack Snyder (Man of Steel, 300) is rumored to be developing a Jedi-centric Star Wars film based in part on Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai. Read on for additional details.
Update: Nope, Zack Snyder’s rep confirms that he has no involvement with the above Star Wars project.
The Clone Wars: 100th Episode
This Saturday, January 5th, The Clone Wars reaches its milestone of 100 episodes. While not all episodes have hit the mark (honestly, what TV show has?) the show overall has accomplished an amazing feat in both production quality and by doing its job in invoking that feeling from a galaxy far, far away. EW.com has posted an awesome montage of some of the highlights of the entire series that every Star Wars fan, casual or otherwise, should watch.
Star Wars Weekends 2013 Schedule
Disney has announced the 2013 dates for Star Wars Weekends via their Disney Parks Blog. The dates run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 17 – June 9 and will again be hosted by James Arnold Taylor and Ashley Eckstein. Stay tuned for more details as they are released.
Oh, To Be A Lucasfilm Employee
The employees of Lucasfilm were very good this year, as evidenced by their holiday gifts this year. Check out how well they did by clicking on the image above.
Star Wars: Legacy Returns in 2013
If you thought the Star Wars/Dark Horse ship had sailed due to Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm prepare for a surprise with the return of Star Wars: Legacy in 2013. ComicBookResources.com has an exclusive story revealing some plot details and how they tie back to a few key Original Trilogy characters.
Lawrence Kasdan Attached to Sequels
The Hollywood Reporter has posted that Star Wars alumn, Lawrence Kasdan had been tapped to write and produce at least one of the upcoming Star Wars sequels. He is joined by Simon Kinberg who is co-writing the upcoming X-Men sequel and served as producer for X-Men: First Class. Head to THR for the full story.