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J.J. Abrams to Direct 'Star Wars': the Best Twitter Reactions
10:51 pm PST 1/24/2013
- Aaron Couch
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Fans rejoice -- but can't help cracking a few "Star Trek" and lens flare jokes. READ MORE
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Sesame Street Sex Scandal, 'Hobbit' Animal Deaths and Returning 'Star Wars' Stars: THR Poll Results
6:50 pm PST 12/4/2012
- Tim Appelo
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Poll findings reveal startlingly different opinions between young and old viewers regarding "The Hobbit", "Star Wars" reboots, and Sesame Street's fallen Elmo creator. READ MORE
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Rick Baker Wants to Work on the New 'Star Wars' Movies
8:00 am PST 11/30/2012
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- Carolyn Giardina
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As the makeup artist gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Baker says George Lucas' last few Episodes "lost reality." READ MORE
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Star Wars: How Writers Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg Will Expand the Galaxy
8:00 am PST 11/28/2012
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Sources tell THR that each will write separate projects, not necessarily "Episode 8" and "Episode 9" -- a plan similar to Marvel's movies around "The Avengers." READ MORE
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Colin Trevorrow Tiptoes Around 'Star Wars' Speculation, Looks to the Future
7:50 am PST 11/27/2012
- Jordan Zakarin
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The writer-director behind "Safety Not Guaranteed" has found himself in the middle of "Episode VII" speculation, which has provided some very surreal moments. READ MORE
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Biggest Challenge to New 'Star Wars' Is Time, Screenwriter Says
7:00 am PST 11/23/2012
- Chris Krewson
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Ron Shusett, who wrote the 1990 "Total Recall" and "Alien," tells THR the timing of the new adaptation could be tricky -- but that many other pieces are falling nicely into place. READ MORE
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Sources: Lawrence Kasdan, Simon Kinberg Lock Deals to Write and Produce 'Star Wars' Installments
4:41 pm PST 11/20/2012
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The pair will write either Episode VIII or Episode IX — their exact division of responsibilities is yet to be determined — and they will also come aboard to produce the films. READ MORE
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Brad Bird Shoots Down 'Star Wars' Speculation
7:22 pm PST 11/17/2012
- Aaron Couch
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The "Incredibles" helmer squashed fan hopes with this simple tweet: "Not doing Star Wars." READ MORE
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Lucasfilm Confirms Michael Arndt to Write 'Star Wars: Episode VII'
5:20 pm PST 11/9/2012
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A day after THR reported news of the 'Toy Story 3' writer's treatment, confirmation of an in-progress screenplay is posted on StarWars.com. READ MORE
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New 'Star Wars' Movie Has Treatment by 'Toy Story 3' Writer
1:22 pm PST 11/8/2012
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Sources confirm Michael Arndt has written a 40- to 50-page extended outline for the new movie and will likely write a draft of the script. READ MORE
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Todd McCarthy's 7 Suggestions for the New 'Star Wars' Trilogy
7:00 am PST 11/8/2012
- Todd McCarthy
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Sorry, Jar Jar, THR's chief film critic (and 15-year-old son) want serious, realistic movies. READ MORE
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Director Kevin Smith: My Prayer for 'Star Wars' (Guest Column)
7:00 am PST 11/8/2012
- Kevin Smith
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To a New Jersey kid and his best friend, the franchise was more than just movies. In a guest column for THR, the superfan has advice for Disney on how not to screw up the new chapter. READ MORE
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Disney Characters Audition for 'Star Wars: Episode VII' in Parody Clip (Video)
8:41 pm PST 11/7/2012
- Aaron Couch
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Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy recite dark lines from “Attack of the Clones” while Sebastian from “The Little Mermaid” channels Obi-Wan Kenobi. READ MORE
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A Nerd's Plea for 'Star Wars'
6:00 am PST 11/6/2012
- Kevin Smith
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THE REPORT: As Disney plots a new chapter, here's how to not screw it up. READ MORE
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'Star Wars' As Directed By ...
6:00 am PST 11/6/2012
- Steve Brodner
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THE REPORT: Steve Brodner imagines how some top helmers would imagine a galaxy far, far away. READ MORE
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15 Potential Writers for the New 'Star Wars' Films
7:00 am PDT 11/2/2012
- Joshua Stecker
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With the latest trilogy slated to begin in 2015, there's a new contender for the most coveted writing gig in Hollywood. Here's a wish list of potential writers who might fit the bill. READ MORE
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15 Potential Directors for the New 'Star Wars' Films
8:15 am PDT 10/31/2012
- Jordan Zakarin
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Could it be J.J. Abrams? Matthew Vaughn? "Harry Potter" helmer David Yates? With all of Hollywood likely to want the job, here are some real choice options. READ MORE
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Robert Iger to Wall Street: Disney Bought Lucasfilm for 'Star Wars'
5:10 pm PDT 10/30/2012
- Alex Ben Block
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In a call with investors, CEO Bob Iger says the $4.05 billion purchase price is two percent of the company's market value. READ MORE
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New 'Star Wars' Movie: 3 Reasons for Fans to Celebrate (Analysis)
4:56 pm PDT 10/30/2012
- Marc Bernardin
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UPDATED: A superfan's view of why Kathleen Kennedy's hands on the next set of adventures could turn the series away from the Dark Side. READ MORE
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What a New 'Star Wars' Movie Might Look Like (Analysis)
3:12 pm PDT 10/30/2012
- Kim Masters
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Think less "Phantom Menace" and more "Empire Strikes Back" as a new director will be in place for the first time since 1983. READ MORE
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