George Lucas’ epic Star Wars franchise took the world by storm for its creator’s genius in visualizing an unforgettable sci-fi fantasy world. The prequels and sequels that covered decades of cinema saw stars like Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill go down in history as evergreen Hollywood actors.
A still from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (image credit: LucasFilm)
While it is common knowledge that the films required a high level of technical expertise and research to bring to life, certain scenes proved to be extremely challenging for members of the cast. Fisher in particular, recalled a seriously cringeworthy segment with the huge alien Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi, for which she got her revenge later.
Carrie Fisher Had the Last Laugh After This Challenging Star Wars Scene
Judging by the massive scale of George Lucas’ Star Wars saga, it goes without saying that...
A still from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (image credit: LucasFilm)
While it is common knowledge that the films required a high level of technical expertise and research to bring to life, certain scenes proved to be extremely challenging for members of the cast. Fisher in particular, recalled a seriously cringeworthy segment with the huge alien Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi, for which she got her revenge later.
Carrie Fisher Had the Last Laugh After This Challenging Star Wars Scene
Judging by the massive scale of George Lucas’ Star Wars saga, it goes without saying that...
- 5/26/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Harrison Ford is 81 and is still doing wonders with the roles he plays. The actor has been in good health and has been busy with several projects, including his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. Recently, the actor was speculated to have social anxiety disorder by some fans. And now, Ford has given a befitting response to that claim.
Harrison Ford in 1923
Ford has a legacy to his credit to complement his prowess as an actor. He is currently all set to play Thunderbolt Ross in the MCU. The actor gave the status of his mental health in a chat with The Hollywood Reporter debunking the claims while explaining the reason behind one condition he has.
Harrison Ford Refuted His Alleged Social Anxiety
Harrison Ford in The Rise of Skywalker
Looking at Harrison Ford, it is hard to imagine the actor having any mental health issues, but some fans online have made...
Harrison Ford in 1923
Ford has a legacy to his credit to complement his prowess as an actor. He is currently all set to play Thunderbolt Ross in the MCU. The actor gave the status of his mental health in a chat with The Hollywood Reporter debunking the claims while explaining the reason behind one condition he has.
Harrison Ford Refuted His Alleged Social Anxiety
Harrison Ford in The Rise of Skywalker
Looking at Harrison Ford, it is hard to imagine the actor having any mental health issues, but some fans online have made...
- 4/30/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
If the Star Wars franchise is considered one of the greatest film series of all time in Hollywood, the credit goes to its creative mastermind, George Lucas. The visionary director pioneered a sci-fi revolution with the epic space saga that spanned multiple decades to become a cult classic that will continue to remain evergreen for years to come.
Hollywood filmmaker George Lucas (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
After directing the cult prequel trilogy between 2002 and 2005, the filmmaker sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012. In an interview in 2002, he spoke about all things Star Wars, including his inspiring journey of how the films, which were very ahead of their time, were conceived and created. In the process, Lucas also debunked myths about certain characters in the film.
George Lucas Clarified A Long-Standing Myth About Jedi Knights Years Ago
The Star Wars prequel trilogy is considered one of the most iconic films in George Lucas’ repertoire.
Hollywood filmmaker George Lucas (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
After directing the cult prequel trilogy between 2002 and 2005, the filmmaker sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012. In an interview in 2002, he spoke about all things Star Wars, including his inspiring journey of how the films, which were very ahead of their time, were conceived and created. In the process, Lucas also debunked myths about certain characters in the film.
George Lucas Clarified A Long-Standing Myth About Jedi Knights Years Ago
The Star Wars prequel trilogy is considered one of the most iconic films in George Lucas’ repertoire.
- 4/29/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
If the Star Wars franchise is considered one of the greatest film series of all time in Hollywood, the credit goes to its creative mastermind George Lucas. The visionary director pioneered a sci-fi revolution with the epic space saga that spanned multiple decades to become a cult classic that will continue to remain evergreen for years to come.
Hollywood director George Lucas (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
While the franchise has seen many unforgettable films, there have been some prequels and sequels that have been preferred over others. But one particular film in the series which was specifically made for the holidays, was considered by Lucas himself as the franchise’s worst effort and one that he would want to erase from everyone’s memory including his own.
This Star Wars Spin-Off Had George Lucas Running For Cover
George Lucas has succeeded in carving a historic legacy in Hollywood with his...
Hollywood director George Lucas (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
While the franchise has seen many unforgettable films, there have been some prequels and sequels that have been preferred over others. But one particular film in the series which was specifically made for the holidays, was considered by Lucas himself as the franchise’s worst effort and one that he would want to erase from everyone’s memory including his own.
This Star Wars Spin-Off Had George Lucas Running For Cover
George Lucas has succeeded in carving a historic legacy in Hollywood with his...
- 4/11/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Ewan McGregor returned as the Jedi Knight, Obi-Wan Kenobi, in his titular series, almost 17 years after his last appearance in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. The series did a decent job of entertaining the Star Wars fandom, despite the criticisms for its shoddy writing at places. However, Disney has quietly confirmed that McGregor’s show is not getting another season.
Ewan McGregor reprised his role from the Star Wars prequel trilogy in Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi took place ten years after the events of Revenge of the Sith and the titular character is in hiding on the planet Tatooine, looking after Luke. He is tasked with the mission of rescuing Princess Leia from the Galactic Empire, which leads to a confrontation with his former apprentice.
Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi Is Not Getting A Season 2
Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi faces off against Hayden Christensen...
Ewan McGregor reprised his role from the Star Wars prequel trilogy in Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi took place ten years after the events of Revenge of the Sith and the titular character is in hiding on the planet Tatooine, looking after Luke. He is tasked with the mission of rescuing Princess Leia from the Galactic Empire, which leads to a confrontation with his former apprentice.
Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi Is Not Getting A Season 2
Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi faces off against Hayden Christensen...
- 3/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Harrison Ford left behind something more than his toothbrush when he departed a London rental.
A draft script from the original Star Wars movie trilogy was discovered in the abode and now has sold for more than $13,000 at auction.
The fourth draft of the screenplay that became the 1977 film Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope was unbound and incomplete. But it did have such memorable scenes as the introduction of Chewbacca in a tavern.
The script, dated March 15, 1976, and titled The Adventures of Luke Starkiller, sold to an Austrian collector for about $13,600 during a livestreamed auction on Saturday. The seller owned the home that Ford had rented while working on the film.
Hans Solo, Ford’s character, first appears on page 56.
“It’s got his DNA on it. It might even have [Ford’s] sweat on it,” Sarah Torode, co-owner of Excalibur Auctions, said during the auction.
The script’s...
A draft script from the original Star Wars movie trilogy was discovered in the abode and now has sold for more than $13,000 at auction.
The fourth draft of the screenplay that became the 1977 film Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope was unbound and incomplete. But it did have such memorable scenes as the introduction of Chewbacca in a tavern.
The script, dated March 15, 1976, and titled The Adventures of Luke Starkiller, sold to an Austrian collector for about $13,600 during a livestreamed auction on Saturday. The seller owned the home that Ford had rented while working on the film.
Hans Solo, Ford’s character, first appears on page 56.
“It’s got his DNA on it. It might even have [Ford’s] sweat on it,” Sarah Torode, co-owner of Excalibur Auctions, said during the auction.
The script’s...
- 2/18/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
While rumors floated for years that James Caan turned down an offer to play Hans Solo in Star Wars, he avoided confirming or denying the story. Still, the actor said he had turned down many roles in his career. He also shared why he thought he wouldn’t have been right for the role. With this response, he took a shot at Harrison Ford.
There are rumors that James Caan turned down the role of Hans Solo
Ford, of course, ultimately got the role of Hans Solo. Caan was reportedly under consideration for the part before Ford was cast, though. In a 2013 conversation on The Howard Stern Show, Caan first spoke about another iconic role he refused: Superman.
Caan said that The Godfather author Mario Puzo had written a tongue-in-cheek, humorous script for the film. He would have considered this version, but the film went in a different direction. While...
There are rumors that James Caan turned down the role of Hans Solo
Ford, of course, ultimately got the role of Hans Solo. Caan was reportedly under consideration for the part before Ford was cast, though. In a 2013 conversation on The Howard Stern Show, Caan first spoke about another iconic role he refused: Superman.
Caan said that The Godfather author Mario Puzo had written a tongue-in-cheek, humorous script for the film. He would have considered this version, but the film went in a different direction. While...
- 9/15/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In the past few years, people with the given name “Karen” have been having a rough time. The name has become a moniker for lots of unsavory personality traits. Now, it seems like the name “Karen” could potentially become an alias for those who don’t make the wisest decisions when competing on Jeopardy! After a contestant named Karen Morris made a particularly bad blunder, some passionate fans have taken to ridiculing her. But, Morris seems to be faring pretty well and even defended her polarizing decision.
Jeopardy! set in 2010 | Amanda Edwards / Stringer How Karen Morris’ Daily Double blunder cost her the win
Morris competed on Jeopardy! on Wednesday, March 22. But while it’s been nearly a week since her show aired, fans of the popular quiz show are still discussing her short-lived run on the show. Thanks to a risky Daily Double wage, the Virginia Tech student has caused quite the commotion.
Jeopardy! set in 2010 | Amanda Edwards / Stringer How Karen Morris’ Daily Double blunder cost her the win
Morris competed on Jeopardy! on Wednesday, March 22. But while it’s been nearly a week since her show aired, fans of the popular quiz show are still discussing her short-lived run on the show. Thanks to a risky Daily Double wage, the Virginia Tech student has caused quite the commotion.
- 3/28/2023
- by Abeni Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Star Wars movies have earned a dedicated legion of superfans, including some willing to shell out millions for a piece of the film. A prop used by Harrison Ford’s Han Solo recently broke a Guinness World Record for the most expensive sold at auction. Here are the details of how this Star Wars collectible was taken apart and put back together again for a hefty price.
How Han Solo’s ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ blaster prop gun was created Harrison Ford, as Hans Solo, with his prop gun on the set of Star Wars: A New Hope | Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images Related
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The gun, a BlasTech Dl-44 Heavy Blaster, was created especially for Ford’s character, the pilot and rebel Han Solo. It’s one of just three “hero props,” meaning it...
How Han Solo’s ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ blaster prop gun was created Harrison Ford, as Hans Solo, with his prop gun on the set of Star Wars: A New Hope | Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images Related
‘Star Wars’: Harrison Ford Only Made 10,000 for Starring in ‘A New Hope’
The gun, a BlasTech Dl-44 Heavy Blaster, was created especially for Ford’s character, the pilot and rebel Han Solo. It’s one of just three “hero props,” meaning it...
- 2/19/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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James Caan, the self-assured star who played Sonny Corleone in The Godfather and a rough-and-tumble athlete in Rollerball but had the self-assurance to showcase a sensitive side during his long career, has died. He was 82.
Caan died Wednesday night in Los Angeles, his rep Arnold Robinson told The Hollywood Reporter, confirming a post on the actor’s Twitter account. Neither he nor the family would reveal a cause of death.
Caan will best be remembered for his explosive performance as Sonny in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather (1972). Mesmerizing as the volatile and confrontational eldest son and heir apparent to his family’s criminal empire, he earned an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor.
Caan almost didn’t get to play the part that would become his signature role. Paramount originally cast him as younger brother Michael and Carmine Caridi as Sonny. But Coppola,...
James Caan, the self-assured star who played Sonny Corleone in The Godfather and a rough-and-tumble athlete in Rollerball but had the self-assurance to showcase a sensitive side during his long career, has died. He was 82.
Caan died Wednesday night in Los Angeles, his rep Arnold Robinson told The Hollywood Reporter, confirming a post on the actor’s Twitter account. Neither he nor the family would reveal a cause of death.
Caan will best be remembered for his explosive performance as Sonny in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather (1972). Mesmerizing as the volatile and confrontational eldest son and heir apparent to his family’s criminal empire, he earned an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor.
Caan almost didn’t get to play the part that would become his signature role. Paramount originally cast him as younger brother Michael and Carmine Caridi as Sonny. But Coppola,...
- 7/7/2022
- by Chris Koseluk
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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