Daisy Ridley is set to make a splash as swimming champion Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle in the upcoming biographical drama movie Young Woman and the Sea. However, on Monday, she failed to leave much of an impression while making the rounds on the media circuit to promote her latest project.
Ridley, styled by Leith Clark, donned four ensembles in one day, but only one drew my attention. This surprised me because I’ve always admired her taste for elegant, timeless, and flattering ensembles. Although her clothing choices are stylish, I don’t think they fit her figure well.
Daisy Ridley makes the rounds on the media circuit to promote her upcoming biographical drama movie Young Woman and the Sea (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
Playful Gingham Co-ords for the Summer
The gingham pattern is one of the biggest trends for the summer season. You can’t go wrong with gingham, they say.
Ridley, styled by Leith Clark, donned four ensembles in one day, but only one drew my attention. This surprised me because I’ve always admired her taste for elegant, timeless, and flattering ensembles. Although her clothing choices are stylish, I don’t think they fit her figure well.
Daisy Ridley makes the rounds on the media circuit to promote her upcoming biographical drama movie Young Woman and the Sea (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
Playful Gingham Co-ords for the Summer
The gingham pattern is one of the biggest trends for the summer season. You can’t go wrong with gingham, they say.
- 5/23/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
UK-based production, financing and sales outfit Anton has secured over €100m in financing through a group of institutional investors, led by funds and accounts managed by US investment company BlackRock.
The financing allows Anton to expand its feature film and television series development and production slate.
The feature film development team plans to produce 10 features per year, focusing on European English-language projects aimed at a global audience, specifically genre titles, including action, thriller, elevated horror and sci-fi.
Greenland 2 starring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin, who reprise their roles in this sequel to Greenland: Migration, is in production.
Anton was established...
The financing allows Anton to expand its feature film and television series development and production slate.
The feature film development team plans to produce 10 features per year, focusing on European English-language projects aimed at a global audience, specifically genre titles, including action, thriller, elevated horror and sci-fi.
Greenland 2 starring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin, who reprise their roles in this sequel to Greenland: Migration, is in production.
Anton was established...
- 5/22/2024
- ScreenDaily
Anton, the European production, financing and sales group behind “Greenland,” is set to ramp up its output following a significant injection of funds.
The company — which was the first to bring institutional slate funding to European production — has secured more than Euros100 million ($109 million) in new financing through a group of institutional investors, led by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. The new financing will allow Anton to expand its feature film and television series development and production slate as it embarks on a significant phase of growth.
Led by founder and CEO Sébastien Raybaud, Anton now plans to produce 10 features per year, focussing on large-scale commercial European English-language projects in the genre space for a global audience. The company is currently in production on “Greenland 2,” starring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin and the sequel to 2020 survival thriller hit.
“We have an amazing development and production team in place focused on creating high quality,...
The company — which was the first to bring institutional slate funding to European production — has secured more than Euros100 million ($109 million) in new financing through a group of institutional investors, led by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. The new financing will allow Anton to expand its feature film and television series development and production slate as it embarks on a significant phase of growth.
Led by founder and CEO Sébastien Raybaud, Anton now plans to produce 10 features per year, focussing on large-scale commercial European English-language projects in the genre space for a global audience. The company is currently in production on “Greenland 2,” starring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin and the sequel to 2020 survival thriller hit.
“We have an amazing development and production team in place focused on creating high quality,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Anton, a European studio that has backed titles including Paddington and His Dark Materials, has raised €100M ($108M) in financing through investors led by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock.
UK-based Anton unveiled the raise during the Cannes Film Festival and said it would enable the company to support “large-scale commercial European English-language projects.”
Anton pointed to genre projects, including action, horror, and sci-fi, as areas of interest. The studio is currently backing Greenland 2, starring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin.
Anton CEO Sébastien Raybaud said: “Partnering and working with the very best A-list cast and top-tier filmmakers, our goal is to produce films and series across all commercial genres on a global scale.”
Anton will remain under the control of management following the deal with BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset managers.
Established in 2011, Anton’s current slate includes Claude Barras’ animated feature Savages, which will premiere in Cannes,...
UK-based Anton unveiled the raise during the Cannes Film Festival and said it would enable the company to support “large-scale commercial European English-language projects.”
Anton pointed to genre projects, including action, horror, and sci-fi, as areas of interest. The studio is currently backing Greenland 2, starring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin.
Anton CEO Sébastien Raybaud said: “Partnering and working with the very best A-list cast and top-tier filmmakers, our goal is to produce films and series across all commercial genres on a global scale.”
Anton will remain under the control of management following the deal with BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset managers.
Established in 2011, Anton’s current slate includes Claude Barras’ animated feature Savages, which will premiere in Cannes,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Daisy Ridley still hasn't seen the finished script for her new 'Star Wars' movie.The 32-year-old actress is reprising her role as Rey in a new film set to follow her rebuilding the Jedi Order after defeating Emperor Palpatine in 2019's 'The Rise of Skywalker', but she is yet to read final draft.Asked if she'd seen a copy, she told Collider: "That has not changed yet - but it is imminently about to change."When it comes to stepping back into the character of Rey, Ridley admitted there were some challenges despite the familiarity of the role.She explained: "So this one feels the same because I'm playing a character I’ve played before, but it's different because it's been many years."I would hope I'm coming back as a richer artist, but also I'm in different hands, so that's interesting and new."A different story. So that...
- 5/21/2024
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
After persistent rumors, we finally got confirmation that Daisy Ridley is set to return as Rey for a new post-sequel trilogy Star Wars movie during 2023's Star Wars Celebration event.
Ridley will reprise her role as Rey "Skywalker" for director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's movie, which will be set a whole fifteen years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker. Plot details are still mostly under wraps, but we do know that Rey will be a "powerful Jedi master" running her own training academy when we catch up with her.
Shortly after the announcement, rumors began to do the rounds that John Boyega was set to join his co-star as former Stormtrooper Finn. Ridley was asked about the reports while speaking to THR on the red carpet for her latest film, Young Woman and the Sea, and while she mostly side-stepped the question, she did offer the following.
"Absolutely, of course,...
Ridley will reprise her role as Rey "Skywalker" for director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's movie, which will be set a whole fifteen years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker. Plot details are still mostly under wraps, but we do know that Rey will be a "powerful Jedi master" running her own training academy when we catch up with her.
Shortly after the announcement, rumors began to do the rounds that John Boyega was set to join his co-star as former Stormtrooper Finn. Ridley was asked about the reports while speaking to THR on the red carpet for her latest film, Young Woman and the Sea, and while she mostly side-stepped the question, she did offer the following.
"Absolutely, of course,...
- 5/20/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Lucasfilm Unveils Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Digitally Remastered Trailer - Main Image
Lucasfilm has released the digitally remastered trailer of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace in celebration of the film's 25th anniversary.
This year, the first film in the Star Wars prequel trilogy is celebrating the silver anniversary of its monumental release in 1999. Despite the polarizing reception in its initial release, it has gained a strong following throughout the years as some fans have defended it.
It was recently re-released in theaters earlier this month where it had an impressive box office performance despite being widely available in home video and streaming.
Also Read: Daisy Ridley Expresses Hope to Reunite with John Boyega in New Star Wars Movie
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Digitally Remastered Trailer Unveiled
The digitally remastered version of the first Star Wars: The Phantom Menace trailer was recently released on the official Star Wars social media accounts and YouTube channel.
Lucasfilm has released the digitally remastered trailer of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace in celebration of the film's 25th anniversary.
This year, the first film in the Star Wars prequel trilogy is celebrating the silver anniversary of its monumental release in 1999. Despite the polarizing reception in its initial release, it has gained a strong following throughout the years as some fans have defended it.
It was recently re-released in theaters earlier this month where it had an impressive box office performance despite being widely available in home video and streaming.
Also Read: Daisy Ridley Expresses Hope to Reunite with John Boyega in New Star Wars Movie
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Digitally Remastered Trailer Unveiled
The digitally remastered version of the first Star Wars: The Phantom Menace trailer was recently released on the official Star Wars social media accounts and YouTube channel.
- 5/20/2024
- EpicStream
Daisy Ridley Expresses Hope to Reunite with John Boyega in New Star Wars Movie - Main Image
Daisy Ridley expressed her interest in reuniting with former co-star John Boyega in her upcoming Star Wars movie.
Last year, Lucasfilm officially announced that Ridley is set to reprise her iconic role of Rey Skywalker in a new Star Wars movie that will take place years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker.
So far, the project has not moved beyond development, but fans are looking forward to hearing more details about the film and which other sequel trilogy cast members might also return in the new installment.
Also Read: Star Wars Producer Teases New Title for James Mangold's Jedi Origin Movie
Daisy Ridley Hopes to See John Boyega Joins Her New Star Wars Movie Movie
During a red carpet interview promoting her new film Young Woman and the Sea, Ridley...
Daisy Ridley expressed her interest in reuniting with former co-star John Boyega in her upcoming Star Wars movie.
Last year, Lucasfilm officially announced that Ridley is set to reprise her iconic role of Rey Skywalker in a new Star Wars movie that will take place years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker.
So far, the project has not moved beyond development, but fans are looking forward to hearing more details about the film and which other sequel trilogy cast members might also return in the new installment.
Also Read: Star Wars Producer Teases New Title for James Mangold's Jedi Origin Movie
Daisy Ridley Hopes to See John Boyega Joins Her New Star Wars Movie Movie
During a red carpet interview promoting her new film Young Woman and the Sea, Ridley...
- 5/20/2024
- EpicStream
Daisy Ridley underwent a gruelling training regime for 'Young Woman and the Sea'.The 32-year-old star plays the lead role in the biopic about Gertrude Ederle, an American swimmer who became the first woman to swim across the English channel in 1926, and spent months completing intense training in the Black Sea for the film.Daisy told Deadline at the movie's premiere: "I was really alone in the Black Sea, and I was really trying to keep pace with the camera."And then I was trying to keep pace with the boat and the camera boat. I trained for three months and then we were training during filming."The 'Star Wars' actress added: "And then we did the big swim at the end. So it was nine days in the Black Sea. It was overwhelming. It was cold. Each time, it was scary."Daisy explained that she realised that all her...
- 5/20/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Daisy Ridley stars in Young Woman and the Sea, the biopic about Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel.
The film, directed by Joachim Rønning and produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, had its world premiere this week, where Ridley talked about her intense training and filming in the Black Sea.
“I was really alone in the Black Sea, and I was really trying to keep pace with the camera,” she told Deadline during the premiere. “And then I was trying to keep pace with the boat and the camera boat. I trained for three months and then we were training during filming.”
She continued, “And then we did the big swim at the end. So it was nine days in the Black Sea. It was overwhelming. It was cold. Each time, it was scary.”
Ridley said that all the effort paid off as watching the finished film,...
The film, directed by Joachim Rønning and produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, had its world premiere this week, where Ridley talked about her intense training and filming in the Black Sea.
“I was really alone in the Black Sea, and I was really trying to keep pace with the camera,” she told Deadline during the premiere. “And then I was trying to keep pace with the boat and the camera boat. I trained for three months and then we were training during filming.”
She continued, “And then we did the big swim at the end. So it was nine days in the Black Sea. It was overwhelming. It was cold. Each time, it was scary.”
Ridley said that all the effort paid off as watching the finished film,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Armando Tinoco and Natalie Sitek
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Ray Park debuted as the menacing Sith apprentice Darth Maul in the first installment of the Star Wars prequel trilogy. However, Maul meets his untimely demise at the hands of Obi-Wan Kenobi at the end of The Phantom Menace. Given Maul’s interesting look and brief screen time, fans have clamored to see more of the character in the films.
Ray Park originated the role of Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace.
During an interview, Park admitted to being eager for a return to the galaxy far, far away. The primary reason for Park’s reinvigorated interest in reprising the role of Darth Maul was due to the new lightsaber design of Kylo Ren, which debuted in The Force Awakens. Here is what Park had to say about Kylo Ren’s lightsaber design and his desire to return to Star Wars.
Kylo Ren’s Lightsaber Design Made Darth Maul...
Ray Park originated the role of Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace.
During an interview, Park admitted to being eager for a return to the galaxy far, far away. The primary reason for Park’s reinvigorated interest in reprising the role of Darth Maul was due to the new lightsaber design of Kylo Ren, which debuted in The Force Awakens. Here is what Park had to say about Kylo Ren’s lightsaber design and his desire to return to Star Wars.
Kylo Ren’s Lightsaber Design Made Darth Maul...
- 5/19/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Geroge Lucas changed the face of the galaxy far, far away when the first installment in the prequel trilogy of Star Wars movies was released in 1999. The Phantom Menace introduced viewers to the character of Qui-Gon Jinn, played by Liam Neeson, who plays an integral role in the stories of both Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Liam Neeson’s Qui-Gon Jinn was not in George Lucas’ plans for The Phantom Menace.
However, according to reports, Lucas’ original plans for the film almost did not include Neeson’s character. Moreover, when Lucas did plan to incorporate the Qui-Gon Jinn character, the initial idea was so outrageous that it would have not only upset loyal fans of the franchise but it is hard to imagine Obi-Wan actor Ewan McGregor being on board with it. Here is everything you need to know about the original plan for Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom Menace.
Liam Neeson’s Qui-Gon Jinn was not in George Lucas’ plans for The Phantom Menace.
However, according to reports, Lucas’ original plans for the film almost did not include Neeson’s character. Moreover, when Lucas did plan to incorporate the Qui-Gon Jinn character, the initial idea was so outrageous that it would have not only upset loyal fans of the franchise but it is hard to imagine Obi-Wan actor Ewan McGregor being on board with it. Here is everything you need to know about the original plan for Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom Menace.
- 5/19/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
There are many sung heroes associated with the overall Star Wars franchise, such as Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and George Lucas. However, all of these stars have been lauded for their work humungously and continue to receive praise habitually from fans of the never-dying series.
However, some names that also played a huge role in making the original trilogy of films a reality did not quite get the same due. Among them is none other than Frank Oz, originally a puppeteer, and the man responsible for bringing to life one of the most celebrated characters in the Star Wars universe: Yoda.
George Lucas wanted Frank Oz to be nominated for an Oscar after Empire Strikes Back. | Disney+
Oz’s troubles with respect to his work on the franchise included a ‘freaky encounter’ with snakes. Yes, actual, slithering, poisonous, moving, snakes that he was exposed to by the director, Irvin Kershner.
However, some names that also played a huge role in making the original trilogy of films a reality did not quite get the same due. Among them is none other than Frank Oz, originally a puppeteer, and the man responsible for bringing to life one of the most celebrated characters in the Star Wars universe: Yoda.
George Lucas wanted Frank Oz to be nominated for an Oscar after Empire Strikes Back. | Disney+
Oz’s troubles with respect to his work on the franchise included a ‘freaky encounter’ with snakes. Yes, actual, slithering, poisonous, moving, snakes that he was exposed to by the director, Irvin Kershner.
- 5/19/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
John Boyega is a massive Star Wars fan and was fortunate to have starred in the high-grossing sequel trilogy of the space opera fantasy franchise. Yet, despite the massive opportunity and the effect it had on his career, the actor wasn’t afraid to call out Disney and others about how he and his character Finn were treated.
John Boyega in the Star Wars sequel trilogy
Over the years, while he seemed to have grown a more positive outlook on the fiasco, his fans are not ready to forgive Disney yet. Daisy Ridley, his co-star, will be returning to the Star Wars universe and remarked she would love to have Boyega back as well. However, Boyega’s fans don’t think that the George Lucas-created universe deserves him anymore.
Daisy Ridley Wants John Boyega Back in Star Wars Daisy Ridley in a still from the Star Wars franchise
Daisy...
John Boyega in the Star Wars sequel trilogy
Over the years, while he seemed to have grown a more positive outlook on the fiasco, his fans are not ready to forgive Disney yet. Daisy Ridley, his co-star, will be returning to the Star Wars universe and remarked she would love to have Boyega back as well. However, Boyega’s fans don’t think that the George Lucas-created universe deserves him anymore.
Daisy Ridley Wants John Boyega Back in Star Wars Daisy Ridley in a still from the Star Wars franchise
Daisy...
- 5/19/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Star Wars Producer Teases New Title for James Mangold's Jedi Origin Movie - Main Image
James Mangold's Star Wars movie about the Jedi origin has seemingly received a title change thanks to one of the franchise's producers.
Last year, Lucasfilm announced that the Logan director is developing a new Star Wars movie that will take place around 25,000 years before the original trilogy and explores the origin of the Jedi order.
The project received a significant update recently as it was reported that Andor writer Beau Willimon had been tapped to co-write the script with Mangold.
Also Read: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Nabs Surprising Disney+ Viewership Record
Producer Teases "Jedi Prime" Title for James Mangold's Star Wars Movie
In a recent interview, Star Wars producer Simon Emanuel seemingly teased a new title for Mangold's movie as he called the project "Jedi Prime."
"James Mangold's Jedi Prime is set thousands...
James Mangold's Star Wars movie about the Jedi origin has seemingly received a title change thanks to one of the franchise's producers.
Last year, Lucasfilm announced that the Logan director is developing a new Star Wars movie that will take place around 25,000 years before the original trilogy and explores the origin of the Jedi order.
The project received a significant update recently as it was reported that Andor writer Beau Willimon had been tapped to co-write the script with Mangold.
Also Read: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Nabs Surprising Disney+ Viewership Record
Producer Teases "Jedi Prime" Title for James Mangold's Star Wars Movie
In a recent interview, Star Wars producer Simon Emanuel seemingly teased a new title for Mangold's movie as he called the project "Jedi Prime."
"James Mangold's Jedi Prime is set thousands...
- 5/17/2024
- EpicStream
Daisy Ridley trades in her Star Wars lightsaber for a pair of goggles in new film Young Woman and the Sea, telling the real-life story of the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel.
Ridley plays Trudy Ederle, who made the 21-mile swim in 1926 and broke down barriers for women in the sport along the way, but whose story is not commonly known. At the Los Angeles premiere on Thursday, Ridley told The Hollywood Reporter that she wasn’t much of a swimmer before the project, acknowledging, “I would walk into a pool and I would stand there, and sometimes I would do a hold my breath competition, but I had never done a full length of the pool. So the first time I got in the pool and tried to, I stood up halfway and was like, ‘I actually can’t do this.’ And then I had to...
Ridley plays Trudy Ederle, who made the 21-mile swim in 1926 and broke down barriers for women in the sport along the way, but whose story is not commonly known. At the Los Angeles premiere on Thursday, Ridley told The Hollywood Reporter that she wasn’t much of a swimmer before the project, acknowledging, “I would walk into a pool and I would stand there, and sometimes I would do a hold my breath competition, but I had never done a full length of the pool. So the first time I got in the pool and tried to, I stood up halfway and was like, ‘I actually can’t do this.’ And then I had to...
- 5/17/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Signature Entertainment has swept up UK and Ireland for Sam Yates’s neo-noir thriller Magpie from The Veterans, starring Daisy Ridley.
The SXSW premiere follows a couple who find their lives turned upside down when their daughter is cast in a film alongside a controversial major star.
The cast also includes Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Shazad Latif, Alistair Petrie and Pippa Bennett-Warner.
The feature is produced out of the UK by Ridley, Tom Bateman, Camilla Bray and Kate Solomon, plus Nadia Khamlichi and Sierra Garcia of LA-based Align. Bateman also wrote the script.
Signature’s chief commercial officer Elizabeth Williams...
The SXSW premiere follows a couple who find their lives turned upside down when their daughter is cast in a film alongside a controversial major star.
The cast also includes Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Shazad Latif, Alistair Petrie and Pippa Bennett-Warner.
The feature is produced out of the UK by Ridley, Tom Bateman, Camilla Bray and Kate Solomon, plus Nadia Khamlichi and Sierra Garcia of LA-based Align. Bateman also wrote the script.
Signature’s chief commercial officer Elizabeth Williams...
- 5/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
The arrival of George Lucas’ Star Wars in theaters was a major turning point in Hollywood cinema as it not only changed the game in pop culture, but also created a whole jargon of concepts that would later become synonymous with the franchise.
George Lucas’ Star Wars
Take, for example, the word “force” – an ordinary term that has changed its meaning since the release of the Star Wars movies. Lucas thought this was a cool term to incorporate into the films; however, one of his colleagues thought otherwise.
Brian De Palma Mocked ‘The Force’ In George Lucas’ Star Wars
During a podcast interview via Light the Fuse, filmmaker Brian de Palma revealed he used to mock George Lucas for concocting the term “force” to denote the spiritual power in the Star Wars saga.
“I just thought the idea of The Force, you know – ‘The Force’, I would say, and I kept repeating it,...
George Lucas’ Star Wars
Take, for example, the word “force” – an ordinary term that has changed its meaning since the release of the Star Wars movies. Lucas thought this was a cool term to incorporate into the films; however, one of his colleagues thought otherwise.
Brian De Palma Mocked ‘The Force’ In George Lucas’ Star Wars
During a podcast interview via Light the Fuse, filmmaker Brian de Palma revealed he used to mock George Lucas for concocting the term “force” to denote the spiritual power in the Star Wars saga.
“I just thought the idea of The Force, you know – ‘The Force’, I would say, and I kept repeating it,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
George Lucas’ Star Wars became a cultural phenomenon in no time. There might only be a handful who do know something or the other about the franchise. Star Wars has a vast and loyal fanbase that somehow remembers all the minute details shown in the films and the television series. This is how much the fans love Star Wars and why wouldn’t they? After all, George Lucas poured his heart and soul into it.
George Lucas’ Star Wars (1977)
However, before Star Wars (1977) made waves in the film industry, the director met a roadblock on his way when he decided to screen the film for some of the most renowned personalities in Hollywood. This included Brian De Palma, Alan Ladd, and Steven Spielberg. Unfortunately, his film was not met with applause but luckily, his friends were there to help him out of the mess.
George Lucas’ Initial Screening Was Met...
George Lucas’ Star Wars (1977)
However, before Star Wars (1977) made waves in the film industry, the director met a roadblock on his way when he decided to screen the film for some of the most renowned personalities in Hollywood. This included Brian De Palma, Alan Ladd, and Steven Spielberg. Unfortunately, his film was not met with applause but luckily, his friends were there to help him out of the mess.
George Lucas’ Initial Screening Was Met...
- 5/14/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
In a galaxy far, far away, the Skywalker name has always been synonymous with heroes, legends, and the ultimate battle between light and dark. With Rey Skywalker (Daisy Ridley) taking on the iconic family name at the end of J. J. Abrams’ 2019 flick, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the legacy of the Skywalker lineage lives on in a new and powerful way.
Rey’s decision to become a Skywalker was not just a passing moment or a mere token of gratitude; it was a deeply personal and meaningful choice that honored the Jedi who had shaped her into the powerful Force-wielder she had become.
Daisy Ridley in Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker (Image: Walt Disney Studios)
A newly released collectible revealed the thoughts of Rey, where she cited her master, Luke Skywalker, his sister, Leia Organa, and her beloved friend-turned-enemy-turned-savior, Ben Solo, as the driving forces behind her choice.
Rey’s decision to become a Skywalker was not just a passing moment or a mere token of gratitude; it was a deeply personal and meaningful choice that honored the Jedi who had shaped her into the powerful Force-wielder she had become.
Daisy Ridley in Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker (Image: Walt Disney Studios)
A newly released collectible revealed the thoughts of Rey, where she cited her master, Luke Skywalker, his sister, Leia Organa, and her beloved friend-turned-enemy-turned-savior, Ben Solo, as the driving forces behind her choice.
- 5/14/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The Star Wars prequels might have been some of the most divisive entries in the franchise but feature a unique array of villains that fans have come to love over the years. One such villainous character from the prequels era that has become a fan favorite is General Grievous, who played a key role in Revenge of the Sith.
General Grievous had an important villainous role in Revenge of the Sith
To create the unique character, who is a droid with organic features, the Lucasfilm team had to undergo an intense process, slowly figuring out various facets of his design. In the process, the creative team ensured that the character felt original and not just a knock-off of some other popular robotic characters in past movies. Here is how Lucasfilm came up with the design for General Grievous.
Lucasfilm Team Struggled With Balancing Star Wars Villain General Grievous’ Design
General...
General Grievous had an important villainous role in Revenge of the Sith
To create the unique character, who is a droid with organic features, the Lucasfilm team had to undergo an intense process, slowly figuring out various facets of his design. In the process, the creative team ensured that the character felt original and not just a knock-off of some other popular robotic characters in past movies. Here is how Lucasfilm came up with the design for General Grievous.
Lucasfilm Team Struggled With Balancing Star Wars Villain General Grievous’ Design
General...
- 5/14/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Actor Eddie Redmayne blew everyone away with his performance in The Theory of Everything, which also netted him his first Academy Award. Redmayne is also known for his role in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. However, the acclaimed actor has revealed that he once auditioned for a role in the globally popular Star Wars franchise.
Fantastic Beasts star Eddie Redmayne reveals auditioning for Star Wars role
Redmayne recounted auditioning for one of the most cool characters to be introduced in the galaxy far, far away in recent times. However, Redmayne admitted to miserably failing in his audition and losing the part. Here is what Redmayne had to say about his childhood dream of appearing in a Star Wars movie and the role he auditioned for in the space opera franchise.
Oscar Winner Eddie Redmayne Talks Failed Audition For Kylo Ren Role in Star Wars Eddie Redmayne auditioned for Adam Driver’s...
Fantastic Beasts star Eddie Redmayne reveals auditioning for Star Wars role
Redmayne recounted auditioning for one of the most cool characters to be introduced in the galaxy far, far away in recent times. However, Redmayne admitted to miserably failing in his audition and losing the part. Here is what Redmayne had to say about his childhood dream of appearing in a Star Wars movie and the role he auditioned for in the space opera franchise.
Oscar Winner Eddie Redmayne Talks Failed Audition For Kylo Ren Role in Star Wars Eddie Redmayne auditioned for Adam Driver’s...
- 5/13/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
George Lucas is no less than a visionary for creating the epic sci-fi world of Star Wars. From the immersive narrative to intriguing characters, the franchise has become a staple part of popular culture today. Yet, it does not seem to be as well received and revered under Disney as it was under Lucas’s leadership, and fans have been for years hating Disney for the way it has handled the space epic.
George Lucas (Photo: Joey Gannon | Wikimedia Commons)Ever since Lucas sold the franchise to Disney, many have felt that movies and shows lack the draw of the original movies. While Lucas seems often supportive of the House of Mouse, even he knows he lost control over the franchise after Daisy Ridley’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
George Lucas States He Lost Control of Star Wars After Disney’s Acquisition
The Star Wars franchise
George Lucas might...
George Lucas (Photo: Joey Gannon | Wikimedia Commons)Ever since Lucas sold the franchise to Disney, many have felt that movies and shows lack the draw of the original movies. While Lucas seems often supportive of the House of Mouse, even he knows he lost control over the franchise after Daisy Ridley’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
George Lucas States He Lost Control of Star Wars After Disney’s Acquisition
The Star Wars franchise
George Lucas might...
- 5/13/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Disney Reveals New Rey Skywalker Dialogue Post-Sequel Trilogy - Main Image
We're still a couple of years away from Rey Skywalker's return to the Star Wars franchise but Disney has apparently released new material featuring actress Daisy Ridley's voice.
A new collectible from Disney offers fans new dialogue from the divisive Jedi following the events of the sequel trilogy.
Also Read: George Lucas Gives Obi-Wan Kenobi Series His Seal of Approval
Star Wars: New Rey Skywalker Dialogue Featuring Daisy Ridley Revealed by New Disney Collectible
A YouTuber got his hands on the latest wave of kyber crystals released in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World and Disneyland, featuring Rey's first dialogue in the aftermath of The Rise of Skywalker.
The said crystals, when combined with new Holocrons offer fans new dialogue from both the Jedi and the Sith.
While this doesn't necessarily reveal anything about Rey's future,...
We're still a couple of years away from Rey Skywalker's return to the Star Wars franchise but Disney has apparently released new material featuring actress Daisy Ridley's voice.
A new collectible from Disney offers fans new dialogue from the divisive Jedi following the events of the sequel trilogy.
Also Read: George Lucas Gives Obi-Wan Kenobi Series His Seal of Approval
Star Wars: New Rey Skywalker Dialogue Featuring Daisy Ridley Revealed by New Disney Collectible
A YouTuber got his hands on the latest wave of kyber crystals released in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World and Disneyland, featuring Rey's first dialogue in the aftermath of The Rise of Skywalker.
The said crystals, when combined with new Holocrons offer fans new dialogue from both the Jedi and the Sith.
While this doesn't necessarily reveal anything about Rey's future,...
- 5/13/2024
- EpicStream
We haven't seen or heard from Rey (Daisy Ridley) since the final scene of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker when she took the name "Rey Skywalker," but new dialogue may give us some idea of what to expect when the character returns for Lucasfilm's upcoming Rey-focused movie.
The quotes come from the latest wave of kyber crystals released in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World and Disneyland, and would appear to give us a glimpse into the mind of the powerful Force-wielder following the events of the sequel trilogy.
Here are the quotes in full (via Gizmodo).
“When I met Luke Skywalker, I offered him his lightsaber and he tossed it away. But the Force doesn’t always make things easy. So you keep trying, that’s all you can do.”
“I came from something evil. Sometimes I still want to run from that. But I...
The quotes come from the latest wave of kyber crystals released in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World and Disneyland, and would appear to give us a glimpse into the mind of the powerful Force-wielder following the events of the sequel trilogy.
Here are the quotes in full (via Gizmodo).
“When I met Luke Skywalker, I offered him his lightsaber and he tossed it away. But the Force doesn’t always make things easy. So you keep trying, that’s all you can do.”
“I came from something evil. Sometimes I still want to run from that. But I...
- 5/12/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Exclusive: Megan Brophy Young, Matt Haberman and Chase Lehner have been promoted to Vice President of Talent at the leading PR firm Narrative.
Lehner will work out of the company’s Los Angeles office, with Brophy Young and Haberman continuing to co-lead the company’s New York City outpost, as Brophy Young splits her time between Texas and New York.
Young has spent more than a decade curating an impressive client roster including prominent actors, athletes, musicians, thought leaders and industry innovators. Beginning her career in-house at AMC Networks, she developed a passion for talent representation and transitioned to personal publicity in 2012. In 2017, Brophy took her expertise to Nashville where she immersed herself in the country music industry, working at Big Machine Label Group before landing at Narrative in 2018, closely after its inception. To date, she’s been the driving force for campaigns for the likes of Lily Allen, Lucy Boynton,...
Lehner will work out of the company’s Los Angeles office, with Brophy Young and Haberman continuing to co-lead the company’s New York City outpost, as Brophy Young splits her time between Texas and New York.
Young has spent more than a decade curating an impressive client roster including prominent actors, athletes, musicians, thought leaders and industry innovators. Beginning her career in-house at AMC Networks, she developed a passion for talent representation and transitioned to personal publicity in 2012. In 2017, Brophy took her expertise to Nashville where she immersed herself in the country music industry, working at Big Machine Label Group before landing at Narrative in 2018, closely after its inception. To date, she’s been the driving force for campaigns for the likes of Lily Allen, Lucy Boynton,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Take a look at more footage from the feature “Young Woman and the Sea”, directed by Joachim Rønning, starring Daisy Ridley, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Kim Bodnia, Christopher Eccleston and Glenn Fleshler, opening May 31, 2024 in theaters:
“…an accomplished swimmer, born to immigrant parents in New York City, through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers…
“…overcame adversity to rise through the ranks of the ‘Olympic’ swimming team and complete a record-holding achievement – a 21-mile trek across the English Channel, from France to England…
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…an accomplished swimmer, born to immigrant parents in New York City, through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers…
“…overcame adversity to rise through the ranks of the ‘Olympic’ swimming team and complete a record-holding achievement – a 21-mile trek across the English Channel, from France to England…
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/9/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Writer-director S. Craig Zahler (“Bone Tomahawk”) is set to reunite with his “Dragged Across Concrete” and “Brawl in Cell Block 99” star Vince Vaughn and Oscar winner Adrien Brody (“The Pianist”) for upcoming crime thriller “The Bookie & the Bruiser.”
Anton will introduce the film to international distributors at the upcoming Marche du Film in Cannes. UTA Independent Film Group and Range Media Partners arranged the financing and will be representing the North American distribution rights.
Set in 1959 New York, “The Bookie & the Bruiser” follows a pensive, Jewish fellow named Rivner and an oversized Italian-American tough named Boscolo from the Lower East Side, both of whom served overseas during WWII and returned changed men who no longer fit inside the lives they’d left behind. Uninterested in taking orders from bosses or playing by the rules of polite society, the two friends partner up as a bookmaker and an enforcer and...
Anton will introduce the film to international distributors at the upcoming Marche du Film in Cannes. UTA Independent Film Group and Range Media Partners arranged the financing and will be representing the North American distribution rights.
Set in 1959 New York, “The Bookie & the Bruiser” follows a pensive, Jewish fellow named Rivner and an oversized Italian-American tough named Boscolo from the Lower East Side, both of whom served overseas during WWII and returned changed men who no longer fit inside the lives they’d left behind. Uninterested in taking orders from bosses or playing by the rules of polite society, the two friends partner up as a bookmaker and an enforcer and...
- 5/8/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
5 Sexiest Characters in Star Wars Sequel Trilogy - Main Image
Just when we thought that Star Wars trilogies were over after the release of Episode VII – Revenge of the Sith in 2005, Lucasfilm once again brought the story of the galaxy far, far away to life with the sequel trilogy. But aside from its intricate storylines and fascinating lore, another thing that caught the viewers' eyes was its characters’ incredible charm and allure.
The Star Wars sequel trilogy, which included Episode VII—The Force Awakens, Episode VIII—The Last Jedi, and Episode IX—The Rise of Skywalker, featured some of the best actors of their time.
It saw the return of Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and the late Carrie Fisher as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Leia Organa.
But it also introduced franchise newcomers Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, and Oscar Isaac as Rey Skywalker, Finn, Kylo Ren and Poe Dameron,...
Just when we thought that Star Wars trilogies were over after the release of Episode VII – Revenge of the Sith in 2005, Lucasfilm once again brought the story of the galaxy far, far away to life with the sequel trilogy. But aside from its intricate storylines and fascinating lore, another thing that caught the viewers' eyes was its characters’ incredible charm and allure.
The Star Wars sequel trilogy, which included Episode VII—The Force Awakens, Episode VIII—The Last Jedi, and Episode IX—The Rise of Skywalker, featured some of the best actors of their time.
It saw the return of Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and the late Carrie Fisher as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Leia Organa.
But it also introduced franchise newcomers Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, and Oscar Isaac as Rey Skywalker, Finn, Kylo Ren and Poe Dameron,...
- 5/7/2024
- EpicStream
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is an upcoming adventure television series set in the universe created by George Lucas. The series was created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford and is expected to premiere sometime in 2024. Ahead of the show’s release, Watts spoke about crafting a new experience in the Star Wars world through the series.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is an upcoming series co-created by Jon Watts.
At the same time, Watts also shed light on the show’s use of practical effects. Therefore, it is likely that Star Wars: Skeleton Crew will be closer in visual style to the earlier films in the franchise, which fans hold dear even today. Meanwhile, the series might also avoid the criticism aimed at the more recent entries in the franchise, which fans hate for overreliance on one particular technique.
Jon Watts Talks Using Practical Effects in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
During...
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is an upcoming series co-created by Jon Watts.
At the same time, Watts also shed light on the show’s use of practical effects. Therefore, it is likely that Star Wars: Skeleton Crew will be closer in visual style to the earlier films in the franchise, which fans hold dear even today. Meanwhile, the series might also avoid the criticism aimed at the more recent entries in the franchise, which fans hate for overreliance on one particular technique.
Jon Watts Talks Using Practical Effects in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
During...
- 5/6/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Despite the manifold complications that arose during the acquisition of the Star Wars IP by Disney in 2019, one of the less complicated topics of conversation was George Lucas’ involvement in the franchise.
With the auteur seemingly retiring from the IP that he built from the ground up, it didn’t seem necessary to bring in Lucas on every creative, executive decision rolling out of Disney.
George Lucas [Photo: Joey Gannon/Wikimedia Commons]
However, there is an inherent decency in honoring the legacy of George Lucas and the universe of original stories and characters he built straight out of his imagination.
Despite the disrespect served by Disney with the Skywalker saga, the billion-dollar studio did seem to rally in Lucas’ favor after adopting one of his original ideas into some of their latest projects.
Dave Filoni Reveals George Lucas’ Ultimate Game Plan
George Lucas handed over the reins of Star Wars to Disney in...
With the auteur seemingly retiring from the IP that he built from the ground up, it didn’t seem necessary to bring in Lucas on every creative, executive decision rolling out of Disney.
George Lucas [Photo: Joey Gannon/Wikimedia Commons]
However, there is an inherent decency in honoring the legacy of George Lucas and the universe of original stories and characters he built straight out of his imagination.
Despite the disrespect served by Disney with the Skywalker saga, the billion-dollar studio did seem to rally in Lucas’ favor after adopting one of his original ideas into some of their latest projects.
Dave Filoni Reveals George Lucas’ Ultimate Game Plan
George Lucas handed over the reins of Star Wars to Disney in...
- 5/4/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Top 5 Lightsaber Duels in Star Wars History - Main Image
The lightsaber, a weapon like no other, is a key element in the unique and captivating duels of Star Wars. These are not just battles with futuristic laser swords, but epic confrontations that evoke a range of emotions, from cheering to tears, and often warrant a rewind for an instant replay.
From fiery lava to being thrown from a cliff, any fan would know that it will be intense and graceful simultaneously once lightsabers are involved.
Check out our top 5 lightsaber duels from the Star Wars franchise.
5. Rey vs Kylo Ren on Kef Bir (The Rise of Skywalker)
This was a tense and emotionally charged lightsaber duel between Rey and Kylo Ren on the remnants of the second fallen Death Star during The Rise of Skywalker. The backdrop of the crashing waves and crumbling wreckage sets the stage for an epic confrontation.
The lightsaber, a weapon like no other, is a key element in the unique and captivating duels of Star Wars. These are not just battles with futuristic laser swords, but epic confrontations that evoke a range of emotions, from cheering to tears, and often warrant a rewind for an instant replay.
From fiery lava to being thrown from a cliff, any fan would know that it will be intense and graceful simultaneously once lightsabers are involved.
Check out our top 5 lightsaber duels from the Star Wars franchise.
5. Rey vs Kylo Ren on Kef Bir (The Rise of Skywalker)
This was a tense and emotionally charged lightsaber duel between Rey and Kylo Ren on the remnants of the second fallen Death Star during The Rise of Skywalker. The backdrop of the crashing waves and crumbling wreckage sets the stage for an epic confrontation.
- 5/3/2024
- EpicStream
“Young Woman and the Sea”, directed by Joachim Rønning, is a new biographical drama feature starring Daisy Ridley, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Kim Bodnia, Christopher Eccleston and Glenn Fleshler, opening May 31, 2024 in theaters:
“…an accomplished swimmer, born to immigrant parents in New York City, through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers…
“…overcame adversity to rise through the ranks of the ‘Olympic’ swimming team and complete a record-holding achievement – a 21-mile trek across the English Channel, from France to England…
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…an accomplished swimmer, born to immigrant parents in New York City, through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers…
“…overcame adversity to rise through the ranks of the ‘Olympic’ swimming team and complete a record-holding achievement – a 21-mile trek across the English Channel, from France to England…
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/1/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Star Wars: The Force Awakens reintroduced viewers to the galaxy far far away long after the time of Luke Skywalker and the rebel alliance’s fight against the Empire. The first installment in the sequel trilogy focuses on Daisy Ridley’s Rey, as she finds her calling through the lightsaber that once belonged to the Skywalker family.
The Skywalker lightsaber in a deleted scene from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
While Rey comes in contact with the lightsaber through Maz Kanata, how the latter got hold of it in the first place was never explained. Furthermore, a deleted scene that featured in the trailer but not in the final cut would have only added to the confusion behind it. Director J.J. Abrams addressed the deleted scene and explained why it would have created a narrative issue.
J.J. Abrams Explains Why One Star Wars: The Force Awakens Scene Was Deleted...
The Skywalker lightsaber in a deleted scene from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
While Rey comes in contact with the lightsaber through Maz Kanata, how the latter got hold of it in the first place was never explained. Furthermore, a deleted scene that featured in the trailer but not in the final cut would have only added to the confusion behind it. Director J.J. Abrams addressed the deleted scene and explained why it would have created a narrative issue.
J.J. Abrams Explains Why One Star Wars: The Force Awakens Scene Was Deleted...
- 5/1/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Many times in life the anticipation is stronger than the fulfillment.
Few things were more anticipated in recent movie history than “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” On many levels, it did almost live up to the hype: It’s still the number-one domestic box-office hit of all time in the U.S., unadjusted for inflation. Its reviews were overwhelmingly positive. It opened up a whole new era of storytelling for the franchise and deftly balanced the return of beloved characters from the Original Trilogy — Harrison Ford, in particular, delivering the most moving performance he ever gave as Han Solo — while introducing dynamic rising stars. It may have been overly indebted to “A New Hope” and mired in a few too many callbacks, but on the whole, “Force Awakens” was a movie that mined the deep emotion fans have for the franchise while pointing a path forward.
Yet even still, the...
Few things were more anticipated in recent movie history than “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” On many levels, it did almost live up to the hype: It’s still the number-one domestic box-office hit of all time in the U.S., unadjusted for inflation. Its reviews were overwhelmingly positive. It opened up a whole new era of storytelling for the franchise and deftly balanced the return of beloved characters from the Original Trilogy — Harrison Ford, in particular, delivering the most moving performance he ever gave as Han Solo — while introducing dynamic rising stars. It may have been overly indebted to “A New Hope” and mired in a few too many callbacks, but on the whole, “Force Awakens” was a movie that mined the deep emotion fans have for the franchise while pointing a path forward.
Yet even still, the...
- 4/29/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
1977’s Star Wars, directed by George Lucas, captivated audiences worldwide with many falling in love with the galaxy far far away. While Luke, Leia, and Han Solo became fan favorites, the deaths of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader in the original trilogy moved fans because of their affection for the characters.
Darth Vader instructing Boba Fett in Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
As a result, it must have been difficult for Lucas to pick the one death scene from the originals he regretted the most. However, according to Lucas’ statement, he failed to properly address the death of beloved bounty hunter Boba Fett in the original Star Wars trilogy. Here is why Lucas felt he dropped the ball with Boba Fett’s death and what he would have done differently in retrospect.
George Lucas Arguably Regrets Boba Fett’s Death Scene In Star Wars the Most...
Darth Vader instructing Boba Fett in Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
As a result, it must have been difficult for Lucas to pick the one death scene from the originals he regretted the most. However, according to Lucas’ statement, he failed to properly address the death of beloved bounty hunter Boba Fett in the original Star Wars trilogy. Here is why Lucas felt he dropped the ball with Boba Fett’s death and what he would have done differently in retrospect.
George Lucas Arguably Regrets Boba Fett’s Death Scene In Star Wars the Most...
- 4/29/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
George Lucas gave birth to one of the greatest pop culture phenomena when he made Star Wars in 1977. The space-opera feature smashed box office records and established a new unique franchise. However, after the conclusion of the Original Trilogy, when Lucas released the Prequel Trilogy, things did not play out well.
Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor in Star Wars prequel trilogy
While the Original Trilogy of Star Wars was widely appreciated and still loved by the fans, the departure from the traditional style was disliked by many in the Prequel stories. Interestingly, George Lucas played a massive gamble by financing the second Prequel film, Attack of the Clones, which does not have a good name among the fans. It generated a mixed to negative reception worldwide.
George Lucas gambled by financing Star Wars: Episode II
A still from Attack of the Clones
After George Lucas made the Original Trilogy with Mark Hamill‘s Luke Skywalker,...
Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor in Star Wars prequel trilogy
While the Original Trilogy of Star Wars was widely appreciated and still loved by the fans, the departure from the traditional style was disliked by many in the Prequel stories. Interestingly, George Lucas played a massive gamble by financing the second Prequel film, Attack of the Clones, which does not have a good name among the fans. It generated a mixed to negative reception worldwide.
George Lucas gambled by financing Star Wars: Episode II
A still from Attack of the Clones
After George Lucas made the Original Trilogy with Mark Hamill‘s Luke Skywalker,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Daisy Ridley is intrigued by the "challenge" of returning to the 'Star Wars' franchise.The 32-year-old actress will reprise the role of Rey in Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's movie in the sci-fi series and questioned how she will adapt to playing the protagonist once more.Quizzed on coming back to the 'Star Wars' films by Empire magazine, Daisy said: "Why wouldn't I (do it)? Yes, they have been divisive, but also they bring a lot of love and joy to a lot of people."It feels pretty amazing to be able to continue a character – like, can I even remember how to play her? It's an interesting challenge as an actor to come back to something and try to figure out what's changed for me and what's changed for her."The 'Magpie' actress first starred as Rey in the 2015 movie 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' and is looking forward...
- 4/28/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
The three trilogies that have been collectively called the Skywalker Saga are considered to be at the center of the Star Wars IP. All the material, be it anthology films or streaming shows, is placed in the timeline directly in relation to the events of the films.
Star War: The Empire Strikes Back
From the fall of Anakin Skywalker to the rise of the New Jedi Order with Rey Palpatine, all have been covered over the course of nine films. However, Geroge Lucas’s original plan for the core Star Wars saga was quite different compared to what we got as the final product. To begin with, the director had a 12-film saga in mind, instead of 9.
The original structure of the Star Wars films was very different
Star Wars: A New Hope
Star Wars was conceived with a very different structure as compared to what audiences saw on screen.
Star War: The Empire Strikes Back
From the fall of Anakin Skywalker to the rise of the New Jedi Order with Rey Palpatine, all have been covered over the course of nine films. However, Geroge Lucas’s original plan for the core Star Wars saga was quite different compared to what we got as the final product. To begin with, the director had a 12-film saga in mind, instead of 9.
The original structure of the Star Wars films was very different
Star Wars: A New Hope
Star Wars was conceived with a very different structure as compared to what audiences saw on screen.
- 4/27/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Daisy Ridley shot to fame as the leading protagonist Rey in Star Wars’ sequel trilogy. She shared screen space with newcomers Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, and John Boyega, as well as Star Wars veterans such as Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford in the films. The films were divisive in their responses, with creator George Lucas himself not being a fan.
After Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, which ended Rey’s arc, Ridley has been keeping busy with other projects and has also begun a career as an executive producer. However, she will be returning as Rey in an upcoming Star Wars film. Ridley mentioned that she almost manifested a Rey-centered film right before meeting with LucasFilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy.
Daisy Ridley Returns To The Star Wars Franchise In A New Film Daisy Ridley in Young Woman and the Sea
Before Daisy Ridley became a global star with...
After Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, which ended Rey’s arc, Ridley has been keeping busy with other projects and has also begun a career as an executive producer. However, she will be returning as Rey in an upcoming Star Wars film. Ridley mentioned that she almost manifested a Rey-centered film right before meeting with LucasFilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy.
Daisy Ridley Returns To The Star Wars Franchise In A New Film Daisy Ridley in Young Woman and the Sea
Before Daisy Ridley became a global star with...
- 4/26/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Having survived a feverishly debated Star Wars trilogy, Daisy Ridley is forging her own path – and taking control.
For Daisy Ridley, the thrill comes first and the fear comes later.
While wading in the middle of the Black Sea for Joachim Rønning’s rousing 1920s-set biopic Young Woman And The Sea, in which she stars as Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel, Ridley’s aversion to open-water swimming confronted her fully. “You know when you go in the sea?” she asks. “I never go beyond where I can see my feet. The whole thing was such an exploration of things I don’t really like.” Her voice sing-songs: “The lies we tell for the jobs we do!”
Of course, the London-born actor is well-acquainted with treacherous waters. At the age of 21, Ridley was plucked from anonymity to lead the Star Wars sequel trilogy as Rey,...
For Daisy Ridley, the thrill comes first and the fear comes later.
While wading in the middle of the Black Sea for Joachim Rønning’s rousing 1920s-set biopic Young Woman And The Sea, in which she stars as Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel, Ridley’s aversion to open-water swimming confronted her fully. “You know when you go in the sea?” she asks. “I never go beyond where I can see my feet. The whole thing was such an exploration of things I don’t really like.” Her voice sing-songs: “The lies we tell for the jobs we do!”
Of course, the London-born actor is well-acquainted with treacherous waters. At the age of 21, Ridley was plucked from anonymity to lead the Star Wars sequel trilogy as Rey,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Iana Murray
- Empire - Movies
RankFilm (distributor)Three-day gross (Apr 19-21)Total gross to dateWeek 1. Back To Black (Studiocanal) £1.9m £6.4m 2 2. Civil War (Entertainment Film Distributors) £1.1m £3.8m 3 3. Kung Fu Panda 4 (Universal) £898,807 £18.6m 4 4. Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (Warner Bros) £649,284 £12.9m 4 5. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Sony) £594,971 £594,971 1
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Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black topped the UK-Ireland box office chart for a second weekend; as horror Abigail started fifth on a weekend dominated by holdover titles.
Back To Black added £1.9m – a decent hold from its opening, falling just 30.1%. This is a better second-weekend hold than recent music biopics, including this...
Gbp to Usd conversion rate: 1.23
Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black topped the UK-Ireland box office chart for a second weekend; as horror Abigail started fifth on a weekend dominated by holdover titles.
Back To Black added £1.9m – a decent hold from its opening, falling just 30.1%. This is a better second-weekend hold than recent music biopics, including this...
- 4/22/2024
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: The ancient Scottish town of St Andrews was hit with a heavy bout of Spidey fever this past weekend as the third annual Sands International Film Festival opened, pulling in an eclectic set of films, filmmakers, and speakers alongside one popular guest of honor.
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland, also known for The Impossible, Cherry, and The Devil All the Time passed through the fest, which opened with a screening of Last Call, a short project he leads with Lindsay Duncan (Blackbird) that was co-written and directed by his brother, Harry Holland. The Holland brothers also took part in the first annual Sands golf tournament, which will continue as part of the festival’s wider activities. It was on the pristine golfing greens where Tom linked up with Deadline to discuss his career so far and plans for future projects, including whether he will return for a fourth Spider-Man movie.
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland, also known for The Impossible, Cherry, and The Devil All the Time passed through the fest, which opened with a screening of Last Call, a short project he leads with Lindsay Duncan (Blackbird) that was co-written and directed by his brother, Harry Holland. The Holland brothers also took part in the first annual Sands golf tournament, which will continue as part of the festival’s wider activities. It was on the pristine golfing greens where Tom linked up with Deadline to discuss his career so far and plans for future projects, including whether he will return for a fourth Spider-Man movie.
- 4/22/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr and Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Rachel Lambert’s perceptive tale of a loner with a vividly imaginative inner life proves an unexpected showcase for the Star Wars actor’s talents
Some people settle effortlessly into the business of living. Others find it a near-impossible challenge. Fran (a revelatory performance from Daisy Ridley) falls into the latter camp. A painfully introverted thirtysomething office worker, Fran has barricaded herself behind a rigid routine that minimises the risk of social interaction, both at work and after it. It’s not that she’s antisocial exactly, just that she has never quite grasped the rules of small talk, the ebb and flow of polite conversation. The amiable murmur of office banter might as well be playing out in Mandarin Chinese for all she comprehends of it.
It’s far easier for Fran to sink into her rich, if somewhat morbid interior life. Sporadically during the working day, a lush,...
Some people settle effortlessly into the business of living. Others find it a near-impossible challenge. Fran (a revelatory performance from Daisy Ridley) falls into the latter camp. A painfully introverted thirtysomething office worker, Fran has barricaded herself behind a rigid routine that minimises the risk of social interaction, both at work and after it. It’s not that she’s antisocial exactly, just that she has never quite grasped the rules of small talk, the ebb and flow of polite conversation. The amiable murmur of office banter might as well be playing out in Mandarin Chinese for all she comprehends of it.
It’s far easier for Fran to sink into her rich, if somewhat morbid interior life. Sporadically during the working day, a lush,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Wendy Ide
- The Guardian - Film News
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy took plenty of backlash from much of the Star Wars fanbase due to her advocating for diversity, but she may not be the "woke warrior" some believe her to be at Disney.
After Daisy Ridley was cast as the lead in Star Wars' sequel trilogy and other female actresses like Rosario Dawson and Natasha Liu Bordizzo played prominent roles on Disney+, some fans claimed that Kennedy was pushing a political agenda. This later led to the Lucasfilm boss being described by that sect as "woke."
The popular adult animated series South Park even released a special that featured Kennedy in a satirical manner as the face of the "woke community" at Disney, claiming that she only makes decisions to "pander to everyone."
Read full article on The Direct.
After Daisy Ridley was cast as the lead in Star Wars' sequel trilogy and other female actresses like Rosario Dawson and Natasha Liu Bordizzo played prominent roles on Disney+, some fans claimed that Kennedy was pushing a political agenda. This later led to the Lucasfilm boss being described by that sect as "woke."
The popular adult animated series South Park even released a special that featured Kennedy in a satirical manner as the face of the "woke community" at Disney, claiming that she only makes decisions to "pander to everyone."
Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/20/2024
- by Nathan Johnson
- The Direct
Ania Trzebiatowska has compiled an eclectic selection of fiction and non-fiction titles for the third annual Sands International Film Festival, which kicked off Friday evening in St Andrews, Scotland.
Mounted across this weekend in the ancient university town, Trzebiatowska — also a full-time programmer at Sundance — runs the festival with an impressive gang of part-time student programmers from the University of St. Andrews, a partner on the festival alongside Joe and Anthony Russo’s Agbo. The Avengers: Endgame filmmakers are connected to the town through Joe’s eldest daughter, who studied at St Andrews. The two Russos were in the building this evening.
“I love the energy of this town. I love how warm everyone is and how enthusiastic the students are,” Joe Russo said opening the event. “It permeates the experience of being here. And it’s such an incredible backdrop for the festival for those reasons. It’s great...
Mounted across this weekend in the ancient university town, Trzebiatowska — also a full-time programmer at Sundance — runs the festival with an impressive gang of part-time student programmers from the University of St. Andrews, a partner on the festival alongside Joe and Anthony Russo’s Agbo. The Avengers: Endgame filmmakers are connected to the town through Joe’s eldest daughter, who studied at St Andrews. The two Russos were in the building this evening.
“I love the energy of this town. I love how warm everyone is and how enthusiastic the students are,” Joe Russo said opening the event. “It permeates the experience of being here. And it’s such an incredible backdrop for the festival for those reasons. It’s great...
- 4/20/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Daisy Ridley dresses up a pair of black shorts while attending a screening for her movie Sometimes I Think About Dying on Friday (April 19) in London, England.
The 32-year-old actress stars in and co-produced the movie. She posed for photos outside the Picturehouse Central wearing a pair of chic black shorts with a matching jacket. She pulled her hair back and wore dramatic earrings.
Keep reading to find out more…
Daisy was joined at the screening by director Rachel Lambert.
If you missed it, earlier this month Daisy addressed her imminent return to the Star Wars franchise. Last year, it was confirmed that she would be leading another movie within the world after starring in three previous projects.
Does this mean that she’s preparing for another trilogy of Star Wars movies? Here’s what she knows.
She also revealed what props she kept from the first Star Wars movies.
The 32-year-old actress stars in and co-produced the movie. She posed for photos outside the Picturehouse Central wearing a pair of chic black shorts with a matching jacket. She pulled her hair back and wore dramatic earrings.
Keep reading to find out more…
Daisy was joined at the screening by director Rachel Lambert.
If you missed it, earlier this month Daisy addressed her imminent return to the Star Wars franchise. Last year, it was confirmed that she would be leading another movie within the world after starring in three previous projects.
Does this mean that she’s preparing for another trilogy of Star Wars movies? Here’s what she knows.
She also revealed what props she kept from the first Star Wars movies.
- 4/19/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Universal’s vampire horror Abigail is aiming to take a bite out of the box office this weekend, as it opens in 545 sites in the UK and Ireland for Universal – the widest new opener of the weekend.
The film follows a kidnapping that goes outrageously awry. It shot in Ireland and is directed by US filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett – the team behind Scream and Scream VI. The cast includes Matilda The Musical’s Alisha Weir in the titular role, alongside Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens. Production companies are Project X Entertainment, Vinson Films and Radio Silence.
It’s...
The film follows a kidnapping that goes outrageously awry. It shot in Ireland and is directed by US filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett – the team behind Scream and Scream VI. The cast includes Matilda The Musical’s Alisha Weir in the titular role, alongside Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens. Production companies are Project X Entertainment, Vinson Films and Radio Silence.
It’s...
- 4/19/2024
- ScreenDaily
Descubre la inspiradora historia de la nadadora pionera Trudy Ederle. © Disney
Disney ha publicado durante su panel en la CinemaCon el primer tráiler y póster de la película “Young Woman and the Sea”, la extraordinaria historia real de Trudy Ederle.
El drama guionizado por Jeff Nathanson (“Atrápame si Puedes”) y dirigido por Joachim Rønning (“Maléfica”) narra el arriesgado viaje de la primera mujer que cruzó a nado el Canal de la Mancha. Ederle nadó 21 millas en 1926. Hija de un carnicero alemán de Manhattan, Ederle era una nadadora de competición que ganó la medalla de oro en los Juegos Olímpicos de 1924 cuando decidió intentar cruzar el Canal. Emprendió la hazaña después de nadar primero 22 millas desde Battery Park en Nueva York hasta Sandy Hook, Nueva Jersey, estableciendo un récord que se mantuvo durante 81 años.
Daisy Ridley (“Star Wars: El Despertar de la Fuerza”) protagoniza la película como Trudy Ederle. También forman...
Disney ha publicado durante su panel en la CinemaCon el primer tráiler y póster de la película “Young Woman and the Sea”, la extraordinaria historia real de Trudy Ederle.
El drama guionizado por Jeff Nathanson (“Atrápame si Puedes”) y dirigido por Joachim Rønning (“Maléfica”) narra el arriesgado viaje de la primera mujer que cruzó a nado el Canal de la Mancha. Ederle nadó 21 millas en 1926. Hija de un carnicero alemán de Manhattan, Ederle era una nadadora de competición que ganó la medalla de oro en los Juegos Olímpicos de 1924 cuando decidió intentar cruzar el Canal. Emprendió la hazaña después de nadar primero 22 millas desde Battery Park en Nueva York hasta Sandy Hook, Nueva Jersey, estableciendo un récord que se mantuvo durante 81 años.
Daisy Ridley (“Star Wars: El Despertar de la Fuerza”) protagoniza la película como Trudy Ederle. También forman...
- 4/17/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Sony Pictures has unleashed a new trailer for the drama feature ‘Daddio’ which is set almost, entirely in a New York taxi.
New York City. JFK airport. A young woman jumps into the backseat of a yellow taxi, the cabbie throws the vehicle into drive as the two head out into the night toward Manhattan, striking up the most unexpected conversation resulting in a single, epic remarkable journey.
Written and directed by Christy Hall, Dakota Johnson, and Sean Penn star.
Also in trailers – Daisy Ridley stars in trailer for ‘Young Woman and the Sea’
The movie hits U.S. cinemas on June 28th.
The post “You’re better off walking away…” Trailer drops for ‘Daddio’ appeared first on HeyUGuys.
New York City. JFK airport. A young woman jumps into the backseat of a yellow taxi, the cabbie throws the vehicle into drive as the two head out into the night toward Manhattan, striking up the most unexpected conversation resulting in a single, epic remarkable journey.
Written and directed by Christy Hall, Dakota Johnson, and Sean Penn star.
Also in trailers – Daisy Ridley stars in trailer for ‘Young Woman and the Sea’
The movie hits U.S. cinemas on June 28th.
The post “You’re better off walking away…” Trailer drops for ‘Daddio’ appeared first on HeyUGuys.
- 4/17/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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