StarWars.com has updated today confirming the rumor that Michael Arndt is writing the screenplay for Episode VII.
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Episode VII Rumor Report
Collider is running with a unconfirmed rumor that Matthew Vaughn, director of X-Men: First Class, is in talks to direct Episode VII. What do you think? Leave your comment below and/or on our Facebook page.
Our Next Step Into a Larger World…
It has taken me longer than I thought to get my brain around the fact that Star Wars is now, not only a Disney property, but about to have an unprecedented resurgence in fandom and in the mainstream community by way of new live-action films.
The Future of Star Wars Movies
Watch for more videos in the series as they become available at starwars.com
Disney Acquires Lucasfilm – Episode 7 in 2015
BURBANK, Calif. & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional creative content to audiences around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has agreed to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. in a stock and cash transaction. Lucasfilm is 100% owned by Lucasfilm Chairman and Founder, George Lucas.
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Cartoon Network Reveals The Gathering
First shown to attendees of Celebration VI, Cartoon Network reveals the first images to the general public of “The Gathering” – a special episode of The Clone Wars chronicling a group of younglings and the adventures, and dangers, in building their own lightsabers on Ilum. Head to Cartoon Network for an exclusive sneak peek.
Episode 364: Star Wars Action News Reads Day in Roseville
Last Saturday was the first annual Star Wars Reads Day, an event promoted by Del Rey and Lucasfilm to promote literacy in general, and the reading of Star Wars books in particular. Over 1,000 libraries and book stores across the country took part, with kits provided by Del Rey giving kids activities and crafts, and promoting Star Wars. Marjorie and Arnie of Star Wars Action News trekked to Roseville, MN for one of these events at Barnes & Noble with guests Troy Denning, John Jackson Miller, and Dan Wallace. On this episode of the podcast, they recap the events and share their hopes for next year’s event to make it even better!
And with Star Wars Reads day what better book is there than the Star Wars Essential Reader’s Companion to introduce new readers to the Star Wars Expanded Universe? Star Wars Action News Book Club liaison Brock provides an in-depth review of this new book on this show.
With a recap of finds at the Toy Man Toy Show in St. Louis and the Fallcon convention in Roseville, new finds at Toys R Us, a die-cast C-3PO, and more, it’s on this week’s Star Wars Action News podcast!
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Angry Birds Star Wars Coming Nov. 8
Those wacky Angry Birds, created by Rovio Entertainment, have already been cast into space. Now they are joining forces with the cast of a beloved space saga.
In Angry Birds Star Wars, a totally new edition of the game out Nov. 8 for iOS, Android and computers, the birds and pigs alike will take on the personalities of characters from the Star Wars saga. “They are not Angry Birds dressed up as Star Wars characters,” says Paul Southern, vice president of licensing and consumer products marketing for Lucasfilm Ltd. “They are characters in their own right.”
New Indiana Jones Exhibition
Sideshow Collectibles has updated with news of a new touring exhibit: Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archeology presented by the National Geographic Society starting October 12 in Santa Ana, California. Head on over to read all about it and be sure to check out indianajonestheexhibition.com for additional details, info and updates!
Darth Maul Returns on DVD
Today is the official release date of the Director’s Cut of Star Wars: The Clone Wars “Darth Maul Returns” on DVD available exclusively at Target. This feature length edit tells the arc of Maul’s reemergence from what was thought a certain death and serves as the lead in to Season 5! Get yours today at your local store or Target.com