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Dave Filoni Suggests Ahsoka Tano’s ‘Mandalorian’ Story Might Take Place Before The ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Epilogue
As you may recall, but perhaps not entirely care or understand, Lucasfilm kind of broke the internet on Friday with their latest episode of “The Mandalorian.” Titled “The Jedi,” the episode finally introduced the long-rumored Rosario Dawson playing fan-favorite character Ahsoka Tano—Anakin Skywalker’s Padawan learner who was featured on the animated series “Star Wars: Clone Wars” and “Star Wars Rebels,” series that was co-created and lead by Lucasfilm’s animation chief Dave Filoni.
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‘Star Wars’ icon David Prowse died after two-week coronavirus battle
Star Wars actor David Prowse battled coronavirus before his death, his daughter has confirmed.The 85-year-old, who was best known for immortalising Darth Vader in the original Star Wars franchise, died over the weekend.While it was initially confirmed that Prowse had battled a “short illness” before his passing, his daughter Rachel has now confirmed that the actor had contracted Covid-19 and was previously living with Alzheimer’s.She told The Sun: “It’s horrible that Covid restrictions meant we did not get to see him and say goodbye. But when we went to collect his stuff from the hospital, the nurse said what a cool guy he was.
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‘Star Wars’ icon David Prowse died after two-week coronavirus battle
Star Wars actor David Prowse battled coronavirus before his death, his daughter has confirmed.The 85-year-old, who was best known for immortalising Darth Vader in the original Star Wars franchise, died over the weekend.While it was initially confirmed that Prowse had battled a “short illness” before his passing, his daughter Rachel has now confirmed that the actor had contracted Covid-19 and was previously living with Alzheimer’s.She told The Sun: “It’s horrible that Covid restrictions meant we did not get to see him and say goodbye. But when we went to collect his stuff from the hospital, the nurse said what a cool guy he was.
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Mark Hamill pays tribute to ‘Star Wars’ co-star David Prowse: “He was much more than Darth Vader”
Star Wars co-star David Prowse, saying he “was much more than Darth Vader”.Prowse, the former bodybuilder best known for his role as Darth Vader into the original Star Wars trilogy, died yesterday (November 28) aged 85, it was announced this morning.Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy, took to Twitter to pay tribute to his co-star.“So sad to hear David Prowse has passed,” he wrote. “He was a kind man & much more than Darth Vader.“Actor-Husband-Father-Member of the Order of the British Empire-3 time British Weightlifting Champion & Safety Icon the Green Cross Code Man.
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David Prowse, Original Darth Vader in 'Star Wars,' Dead at 85
trilogy has died. He was 85. In a statement toBBC, Prowse's agent, Thomas Bowington, said he died after a short illness.
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David Prowse, ‘Star Wars’ Actor Behind Darth Vader’s Mask, Dies at 85
It’s with great regret and heart-wrenching sadness for us and million of fans around the world, to announce that our client Dave Prowse M.B.E. has passed away at the age of 85,” his management team at Bowington Management announced on Sunday.
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Dave Prowse: Star Wars’ OG Darth Vader passes away at 85; His rep confirms ‘May the force be with him, always’
Dave Prowse, the Bristolian former bodybuilder best known for playing Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 85. Prowse was cast as Vader for his imposing physique, even though the role was voiced by James Earl Jones.
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Dave Prowse death: Star Wars’ Darth Vader actor dies, aged 85
Star Wars, has died, aged 85.The British star’s agent, Thomas Bowington, announced the news, stating: "May the force be with, always."Prowse, who was a bodybuilder before appearing in the George Lucas franchise, was also known for playing the Green Cross Code Man in a video promoting road safety.His efforts in 1975 saw him awarded an MBE.
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‘The Mandalorian’: A Beloved Character From The ‘Clone Wars’ Appears & Lifts The Veil On Many Mysteries [Chapter 13 ‘The Jedi’ Review]
Spoilers: but really, didn’t we all see it coming? Ahsoka lives! Since reports came in early March that Rosario Dawson would join the cast of “The Mandalorian,” fans of the “Star Wars” animated shows have been eagerly anticipating the live-action debut of the beloved “Star Wars: Clone Wars” and “Star Wars Rebels” animated character Ahsoka Tano.
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John Boyega scoops Icon prize at 2020 GQ Men of the Year Awards
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Marcus Rashford, Michaela Coel and John Boyega among winners at GQ Men of the Year Awards 2020
John Boyega, actress Michaela Coel and England footballer Marcus Rashford are among the people who have been honoured at this year’s GQ Men Of The Year awards.Boyega was named winner of the icon award, with Coel, 33, named the creative icon winner and Rashford awarded the campaigner honour at the virtual ceremony.Manchester United star Rashford, 23, has won widespread praise and an MBE following his successful lobbying of the Government for the extension of free school meals.Shawn MendesCoel’s critically acclaimed series I May Destroy You, which she wrote and starred in, was streamed earlier this year.Boyega , who is best known for playing Finn in the Star Wars franchise, made headlines earlier this year for his powerful address during a
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‘The Mandalorian’: Quality ‘Star Wars’ World-Building Or Just Bad Episodic Storytelling? [The Playlist Podcast]
To Mando or not to Mando, that’s the question posed in this week’s episode of The Playlist Podcast. And to help Charles, Brian, and Mike figure out if “The Mandalorian” is actually any good after reaching the halfway point in Season 2 or if this “Star Wars” series is pure Bantha feces, they’re joined by The Playlist’s Editor-in-Chief, Rodrigo Perez (who is a closet “Star Wars” expert, but likes to keep that lowkey, so don’t tell anyone).
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Demystifying the Death Star: An Inside Look at CAA’s Famous Culture
Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer“We never do this.”That phrase was repeated often in conversations with a dozen top leaders at CAA during the reporting of this week’s Variety cover story.It’s true. No show business entity understands the value of myth-building more than the talent agency, which exists to broker power from within luxurious fortresses.
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John Boyega describes “transparent” phone call with ‘Star Wars’ boss Kathleen Kennedy about race
Star Wars boss Kathleen Kennedy.Following comments the actor made earlier this year in regards to the marginalisation of non-white characters across the sequel trilogy, the pair discussed a way forward.Boyega had said in September that he felt non-white characters had been “pushed to the side” in The Last Jedi and the Force Awakens, placing focus on Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver whose characters were given “all the nuance”.Giving an update to the BBC today, per Deadline, the actor said: “So I got on a phone call with Kathleen Kennedy [Lucasfilm President] and she verbally showed support and we got to have a really nice, transparent, honest conversation that is beneficial to both of us.”He continued: “I think these kinds of conversations, you
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Star Wars actor pursued through Highlands by road rage maniac
Star Wars actor blown out of the sky by Darth Vader has told how he was pursued through the Highlands by a road rage maniac.Hollywood legend Angus MacInnes was chased by Roderick Webster on July 18 last year after he honked his horn at him for driving slowly on the A9 in Perthshire.Enraged Webster followed MacInnes – who had his wife and young child in the car – on to a quiet B-road, overtook MacInnes and then braked sharply in front of him, forcing him to stop.Fuming Webster then confronted MacInnes, swearing and threatening violence.Angus shot to fame playing Gold Leader Jon “Dutch” Vander in the original Star Wars, where he was killed in the iconic Death Star attack.He told of his ordeal during a trial at Perth Sheriff Court.The court
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John Boyega had heart-to-heart with Kathleen Kennedy after Star Wars complaints
John Boyega had a heart-to-heart with Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy after he went public with his frustrations with his role in the Star Wars franchise.John’s portrayal of ex-Stormtrooper Finn was key to reboot installment Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but became less central to the plot of its two follow-ups – and he went public with his disappointment in a GQ interview this summer (2020).He had previously revealed that he had buried the hatchet with Disney chiefs, but has now detailed how Kathleen offered him support once he had outlined his case to her.“So I got on a phone call with Kathleen Kennedy and she verbally showed support and we got to have a really nice, transparent, honest conversation that is beneficial to both of us,” he
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John Boyega Had Conversation With Producer Kathleen Kennedy Over ‘Star Wars’ Experience
Naman Ramachandran British actor John Boyega has said he’s had an honest conversation with “Star Wars” producer Kathleen Kennedy after his explosive revelations about working on the franchise.Speaking to GQ magazine in September, Boyega spoke out about the lack of nuance afforded to his character Finn, who was a central character in “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” but had less prominence in subsequent films: “What I would say to Disney is do not bring out a Black character, market them to be much more important in the franchise than they are and then have them pushed to the side. It’s not good.
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John Boyega’s Recent ‘Star Wars’ Criticisms Led To A “Transparent, Honest” Conversation With Kathleen Kennedy
For years, if an actor spoke up about being upset with how a film turned out and openly blamed the studio and/or filmmakers for the issue, that person would be dubbed “difficult” or perhaps even blacklisted. But in the case of John Boyega, and his very public criticisms of his recent “Star Wars” trilogy, the actor’s outcry about how Disney and Lucasfilm treated Black and other POC characters have apparently started a discussion that could be beneficial for everyone involved.
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Daisy Ridley says Rey had the “perfect” end in ‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’
Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker.The latest film in the franchise came out last December.Speaking to IGN about her new film Chaos Walking, which sees her starring opposite Spider-Man star Tom Holland – its trailer was released this week – Ridley said she was “totally, totally satisfied” with how her character bowed out.“I think for me the beauty of Episode IX is it ends with such hope and such potential. I just feel like that was Rey’s perfect ending,” Ridley said.
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John Boyega Says He’s “Fixated” On Making Sure The Industry Has Work Environments “As Good As Possible For Everyone”
John Boyega made headlines earlier this year with a powerful Black Lives Matter speech back in June, where he addressed concerns that speaking out may affect his career. Months later, the actor says he’s even more fixated on fighting to secure working environments “as good as possible for everyone.” READ MORE: John Boyega Says Studios Need To Protect POC Actors From Online Abuse: “They Can’t Get Boyega-ed” In a new interview with Indiewire to promote his role in the third installment of Steve McQueen‘s “Small Axe” anthology, “Red, White and Blue,” Boyega looked back on his Black Lives Matter speech from earlier this summer, and whether that could alter his career.
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John Boyega Says He Had 'Full Support' From 'Star Wars' Co-Stars After Speaking Out (Exclusive)
John Boyega's castmates had his back after he spoke out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to the 28-year-old actor, who revealed that Daisy Ridley and Oscar Isaac were among the co-stars to express their «full support» of him following his impassioned speech at a London protest.«I am really close to my castmates, specifically Oscar and Daisy,» he said.
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Daisy Ridley Doesn’t See A ‘Star Wars’ Return In The Future & Calls ‘Skywalker’ “Rey’s Perfect Ending”
Say what you will about the Disney-era “Star Wars” films. They have their fair share of problems, especially when it comes to the way ‘Rise of Skywalker’ ended the Skywalker Saga last year.
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‘Star Wars’ author says Disney is stiffing him on royalties
open letter addressed to “Mickey,” Foster said he’s owed royalties for his 1976 book version of the first “Star Wars” film, which he ghost-wrote for series creator George Lucas, and the 1978 sequel “Splinter of the Mind’s Eye.” He’s also missing fees for his trio of novels based on the hit “Alien” films, which became Disney’s after it acquired 20th Century Fox last year, he said.“When one company buys another, they acquire its liabilities as well as its assets. You’re certainly reaping the benefits of the assets,” Foster, 74, wrote in the letter released this week by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America.
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‘Star Wars’ writer Alan Dean Foster alleges Disney has stopped paying him royalties
Star Wars and Aliens writer Alan Dean Foster has alleged that Disney has stopped paying him royalties for a number of his works.For years, the author has been receiving royalty payments for his novelisations of Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), Star Wars: Splinter Of The Mind’s Eye (1978), Alien (1979), Aliens (1991) and Alien 3 (1978).However, according to a letter published on the website of the Science Fiction Writer’s Association Of America (SFWA), these payments stopped after the acquisition of Lucasfilm (owner of Star Wars) and Fox (owner of the Alien franchise) by Disney.“When you purchased Lucasfilm you acquired the rights to some books I wrote,” Foster’s letter reads. “STAR WARS, the novelisation of the very first film.
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John Boyega Would Gladly Take Over The James Bond Role… If Steve McQueen Directs
It feels like we’ve been talking about who might become the next James Bond for years now. Partially, that’s because Daniel Craig made it very clear that he was done with the franchise after the upcoming film, “No Time to Die.” And then there’s the fact that “No Time to Die” has been delayed numerous times.
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George Lucas warned casting young Anakin in prequels would “destroy” ‘Star Wars’
The Phantom Menace would “destroy” Star Wars.Lucas’ first prequel to the original Star Wars story was released back in 1999.In new book The Star Wars Archives: 1999-2005, Lucas spoke of the enthusiasm executives at studio 20th Century Fox showed when he initially brought forward the idea for the prequels.However, as Polygon report, executives didn’t like the idea of a 10-year-old Anakin Skywalker, aka Darth Vader in his younger years, appearing in the films.“You’re going to destroy the franchise; you’re going to destroy everything!” executives told Lucas, he says in the book, adding that he believed he was “making a movie that nobody wants to see” but one that he would rather make than simply re-telling the same story from the original Star
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John Boyega on board for Bond movie
John Boyega wants to tackle a James Bond film with Steve McQueen behind the camera.Letitia Wright suggested the Star Wars actor, who like her appears in one of McQueen’s Little Axe movies, would be perfect as 007 in a new interview – and he likes the idea.“Ooh! Hey listen, Steve McQueen directing, let’s do this!” John said. “We could show them something different.
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John Boyega says he could give the role of James Bond 'something different'
No Time To Die.And like most British actors in the 25 to 35 age range, the Star Wars actor has been asked whether he'd be keen on the part.Speaking to MTV, he said: “Hey listen, [with] Steve McQueen directing, let’s do this. We could show them something different.“We’ll still bring that sophistication – you know, James Bond has to be James Bond.
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Disney World reveals ‘Star Wars’: Galactic Starcruiser hotel designs
first reported revealed two genuine photographs of a compact, modular room consisting of one queen-size bed plus two bunked singles, carved into padded pods in the wall. WDWNT’s report did not specify the size of the pods, but they appear to be fitted for children.The space-age stay is outfitted with mounted screen displays, with one showing the ship’s trajectory through outer space — that doubles as a television — and another acting as a window to the cosmos, projecting different interstellar vistas during the ship’s course.The Galactic Starcruiser will have two room sizes, regular and the “Captain’s Quarters,” though the company did not specify what exactly each room will entail.
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George Lucas was told young Anakin Skywalker would "destroy" Star Wars
Star Wars creator George Lucas has revealed some fascinating new details about his vision for the franchise in new book The Star Wars Archives 1999-2005, dropping hints about what he would have done differently with the sequel trilogy and explaining decisions he made in the earlier movies.Arguably the biggest draw of the prequel movies – Episodes I, II and III, released in 1999, 2002 and 2005 respectively – is that they provide fans with a real insight into exactly how a gifted young Jedi named Anakin Skywalker turned to the Dark Side, became feared villain Darth Vader and fathered heroes of the original trilogy Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa.But Lucas has revealed that when he first announced his intention to introduce Anakin as a child in
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John Boyega says he could ‘show them something different’ as the next James Bond
John Boyega is the latest celebrity to throw his hat in the ring to be the next James Bond.With Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007 scheduled for release in April next year, stars are lining up to be the next actor to assume the iconic role.During an interview with MTV News, the actor opened up about what he could bring to the table as the legendary spy.When asked whether the part was something that Boyega saw for himself in the future, he replied: “Hey listen, [with] Steve McQueen directing, let’s do this. We could show them something different.”The 28-year-old continued: “We’ll still bring that sophistication – you know, James Bond has to be James Bond.
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John Boyega wants to play James Bond with Steve McQueen directing
James Bond.It comes after the Star Wars actor was touted to take over the role from Daniel Craig by Small Axe co-star Letitia Wright in a new interview.Asked whether Boyega or her Black Panther co-star Daniel Kaluuya would make a better 007, Wright told MTV News: “I say Boyega because I know he would love it, you know?“Daniel is the ‘do the work and stay behind.’ You know, he likes to stay low key. So that’s too much.
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John Boyega Open To Replacing Daniel Craig As James Bond: ‘We Could Show Them Something Different’​
John Boyega is up for becoming the new 007.
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