Posts Tagged 'Lucasfilm'
by The Flickcast, Dec 21 2020 // 9:00 AM
Hello and welcome to a brand new episode of The Flickcast. A pop culture podcast about stuff nerds love. On this week's show Joe is, unfortunately, away so Chris is joined (once again) by Rick Marshall of Digital Trends to talk about all sorts of amazing things.
Some of these amazing things include the recent HBOMax/Warner Bros announcement, some favorites from all the latest Marvel, Disney and Star Wars news and what they're looking forward to in 2021. And yes, they also discuss how 2020 wasn't all bad.
How do they explain "2020 wasn't all bad"? Well, by highlighting some of the many great movies, tv shows and more that came out during this very difficult year. Hey it's something, right? It wasn't all bad, just mostly bad.
It's a big show with lots going on. Thanks for listening and Happy Holidays!
WARNING: This episode may contain discussions about COVID-19, mental health and quarantine. We understand not everyone is in a place to talk about or hear discussions surrounding these issues. Please do what's best for you. Stay safe everyone.
As always, if you have comments, questions, critiques, offers of sponsorship or whatever, feel free to hit us up in the comments, on Twitter, Instagram or, yes, even Facebook. Or shoot us an email. We don't mind.
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Get A First Look at 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars Lost Missions'
by Joe Gillis, Mar 4 2014 // 9:00 AM
It pretty much goes without saying that Star Wars, and all its many incarnations, are cultural icons of great significance. But, we'll say it anyway. Why not?
It also pretty much goes without saying that Star Wars is hugely popular entertainment that have captivated audiences all around the world. Live action movies, toys, animation and more.
But it's animation we're talking about today with a preview of the upcoming Netflix exclusive series Star Wars: Clone Wars Lost Missions. Here's more:
In these eagerly anticipated episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, some of the deepest mysteries of the conflict between the light and the dark sides of the Force are revealed. An intrepid clone trooper discovers a shocking secret; Anakin Skywalker's closest relationship is tested to its limits and what Master Yoda discovers while investigating the disappearance of a Jedi could forever change the balance of power in the galaxy
Check out the preview after the break. Look for Star Wars: The Clone Wars Lost Missions to arrive on March 7.
Posted in: Animation · Netflix · News · Star Wars · TV
Tagged: Animation, Internets, Lost Missions, Lucasfilm, Netflix, Star Wars, Star Wars: Clone Wars Lost Missions, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Streaming, Yoda
'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Coming to Netflix
by Joe Gillis, Feb 13 2014 // 8:00 AM
Much as it did with The Killing and Arrested Development, Netflix has decided to give a cancelled series a new lease on life. Well, for at least one more season anyway. That series? Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
That's right, the streaming service will unleash a 13-episode sixth season of the animated series next month. The season will be called Titled The Lost Missions which promises to reveal "some of the deepest mysteries of the conflict between the light and the dark sides of the Force leading to a series finale."
"An intrepid clone trooper discovers a shocking secret, Anakin Skywalker's closest relationship is tested to its limits, and what Master Yoda discovers while investigating the disappearance of a Jedi could forever change the balance of power in the galaxy."
Sounds good, right? We really hope this is a success because then it could open up other opportunities for canceled series that didn't get a proper send off.
Firefly anyone? Let's make it happen Netflix.
Look for Star Wars: The Clone Wars to debut in March 7.
Posted in: News · Star Wars · Tech · TV
Tagged: Arrested Development, Disney, Lucasfilm, Netflix, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Streaming, Tech, The Internets, The Killing, TV
'Star Wars Reads Day' Coming to a Bookstore In Your Galaxy This October
by Joe Gillis, Jun 3 2013 // 11:30 AM
In this modern world of instant videos, tweets, Tumblr, Vine, Instagram and more, reading the printed word in a book can sometimes get left behind. Fortunately, the folks at Lucasfilm/Disney haven't forgotten just how important reading is. In fact, in conjunction with partners like Del Rey, Scholastic and Dark Horse Comics, they're helping celebrate reading by dedicating an entire day to it.
What are we talking about? Well, read on from the official press release to find out:
New York, NY – Lucasfilm, Disney Publishing Worldwide, and its publishing partners announced today the second annual Star Wars Reads Day to be held this October 5, 2013. Last year, 30 authors and 1,500 costumed volunteers participated in over 1,200 Star Wars Reads Day events across North America. On October 5 of this year, Star Wars fans, authors, and artists will again come together in this multi-publisher initiative that celebrates reading and Star Wars. Participating publishing partners include Abrams, Chronicle Books, Dark Horse, Del Rey, DK, Quirk Books, Random House Audio, Scholastic, Titan Magazines, and Workman.
"Star Wars Reads Day is the kind of initiative that we at Lucasfilm love to support" says Carol Roeder, Director of Publishing at Lucasfilm. "Reading and Star Wars have gone hand-in-hand since 1976, when the novelization of the original Star Wars movie was released. Over the years, many fans have discovered the joy in reading through Star Wars books, and we hope to continue encouraging more people to read."
Posted in: Books · Events · Geek · News · Star Wars
Tagged: Books, Chronicle Books, Comics, Dark Horse, Del Rey, Disney, Events, Lucasfilm, Reading, Scholastic, Star Wars, Star Wars Reads Day, Titan Magazines
J.J. Abrams + 'Star Wars' = Cool
by Joe Gillis, Jan 24 2013 // 4:00 PM
That's right folks, as you probably heard already, J.J. Abrams is supposedly set to direct the first movie in the new Star Wars trilogy for Disney. Word came down this afternoon about the deal, which according to sources, is "a lock."
We got our scoop from a few sources too and so far, the deal looks to be genuine. Although, no "official" conformation has been forthcoming from Abrams himself. We expect that shortly.
In the meantime, now that a writer and director seem to be attached, the next step is, of course, the casting speculation. Sadly, we don't really know much about the story or the characters, so that might make it more difficult.
Don't think that will stop people from giving it a try anyway. So, how do we feel about Mr. Abrams taking on the new Star Wars movie? Sound off!
Posted in: Abrams · Movies · News
Tagged: Deals, Disney, J.J Abrams, Lucasfilm, Michael Arndt, Movies, Sci-Fi, Sequels, Star Wars
Disney Buys Lucasfilm, New 'Star Wars' Movie Coming in 2015
by Joe Gillis, Oct 30 2012 // 1:00 PM
It's difficult to know if this is a good thing or a bad thing but nevertheless, it's happening. Disney is buying Lucasfilm and the rights to the Star Wars franchise for a reported $4 Bilion. That's "Billion."
Here's the full press release:
Burbank, CA and San Francisco, CA, October 30, 2012 – Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional creative content to audiences around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has agreed to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. in a stock and cash transaction. Lucasfilm is 100% owned by Lucasfilm Chairman and Founder, George Lucas.
Under the terms of the agreement and based on the closing price of Disney stock on October 26, 2012, the transaction value is $4.05 billion, with Disney paying approximately half of the consideration in cash and issuing approximately 40 million shares at closing. The final consideration will be subject to customary post-closing balance sheet adjustments.
Posted in: Business · Movies
Tagged: Business, Disney, Disney Buys Lucasfilm, George Lucas, Lucasfilm, Movies, Pixar, Star Wars, Star Wars 7, TV
Film Review: 'Red Tails'
by Nat Almirall, Jan 20 2012 // 11:00 AM
I think George Lucas deserves some credit where it's due, and say what you will about the prequels, the opening to Revenge of the Sith, with the dogfight over the planet was pretty awe-inspiring. So when the trailer for Red Tails came out, I was excited to see a Lucasfilm production that focused mainly on one of the strengths he still had.
And I'm pleased to say that he's still got it. The dogfights in Red Tails look good, give a good sense of whose plane is whose (with the exception of the opening battle), further the plot, and build on each other. You can see the Lucas touch of following one plane during its flight then latching on to another.
In one sequence, a group (squadron?) take down a train, with one pilot taking it head on. Another shows how the under-equipped planes of the heroes are able to fight with lightning-fast German jets.
Posted in: 20th Century Fox · Action · Movies · Reviews · Weinstein Co.
Tagged: 20th Century Fox, Aaron McGruder, Anthong Hemingway, Bryan Cranston, Cuba Gooding, Daniela Ruah, David Oyelowo, Elijah Kelley, George Lucas, John Ridley, Jr., Lucasfilm, method man, Nate Parker, Ne-Yo, Red Tails, Ryan Early, Terrence Howard, Tuskegee Airmen
'Star Tours: The Adventures Continue' Ride Walkthrough & Analysis
by Diane Panosian, Sep 1 2011 // 2:00 PM
As a fan of the Star Tours attractions on both coasts, I was excited to go to the D23 panel on the making of Star Tours: The Adventures Continue… I crowded into the 1,000+ seat ballroom, not knowing what Imagineer insights awaited me.
In true Disney fashion, the panel was a professionally crafted presentation, with no room for questions..errr, I mean error. In this panel, lead Imagineer, Tom Fitzgerald, spoke with the aid of Powerpoint and took us on the journey to bring this attraction into the future.
Tom Fitzgerald, began his Star Tours story in 1998 when George Lucas summoned the Imagineer team to his ranch to watch the pod race, and only the pod race. After seeing the infamous scene, the Imagineers decided to wait to see the rest of the film, hoping against hope that it would the pod race would be scrapped for something way cooler.
Ok, so Tom said, "In fact, we did think it was a great idea", but I can read between the lines. Interestingly back in 1998, way before the 3D onslaught, the Imagineers knew the ride was going to be in 3D.
Posted in: Disney · Editorial · Events · Exclusive · News · Star Wars · Video
Tagged: 3D, Anakin Skywalker, attraction, C-3PO, D23, Darth Vader, Disney, Disney World, DisneyLand, Galaxy, George Lucas, Han Solo, Hoth, Imagineer, Imperial, Interview, Jar-Jar Binks, Lucasfilm, Naboo, Natalie Portman, New, Pod Race, Rebel, Rebel Spy, Rex, Robot, Spaceship, Star Tours, Star Tours 2.0, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue..., Tatoooine, Technology, Theme Parks, Walt Disney Studios, Wookie
Catch A Sneak Peek at 'The Clone Wars' 2011 Season
by Erik Jensen, Dec 16 2010 // 9:00 AM
Lucasfilm Ltd released a sneak peek video showing fans what's in store for The Clone Wars when it returns from mid-season hiatus on January 7th, 2011. In the clip, we see some exciting developments for the series, including young padawan Ahsoka Tano's apparent turn to the dark side.
Very exciting stuff and should really shake up what many have complained is a rather boring storyline thus far in Season 3. In the video, we get to see Jedi Master and Jedi Council member Even Piell in 'on-guard' position and Ashoka, Anakin Skywalker's Togruta Jedi padawan, battling her master.
Be sure to let us know in the comments section your thoughts about Season 3 of The Clone Wars. Are you excited about the upcoming episodes? Or not so much?
Posted in: Animation · News · Star Wars · TV
Tagged: Boba Fett, Evil Ahsoka, Lucasfilm, Lucasfilm Animation, Season 3 The Clone Wars, Star Wars, The Clone Wars, The Clone Wars 2011
WC10: 'The Clone Wars' Season Finale Trailer Debuts in San Francisco
by Jennifer Tomooka, Apr 5 2010 // 12:00 PM
Since WonderCon is basically in Lucasfilms's backyard, fans should expect some extra love from the company when the Con is on "home turf." This year, fans who were able to pack into room 103 were treated a discussion led by Lucasfilm's Pablo Hidalgo, and featured Jamie King (Aurra Sing), Daniel Logan (young Boba Fett) and supervising director, Dave Filioni.
Plenty of time was spent discussing the role of bounty hunters in the series (especially this season), and how it's not so easy to label them as "villains." In discussing the character of Aurra Sing, actress Jamie King said that for her character, "it's always about the money and the power."
Since we're dealing with the present and future Boba Fett, of course the topic of Slave 1 came up. King was genuinely excited that it was "her ship" for the moment and that it also looked like "and upside down C-3PO head" from the back.
Logan was giddy with relief on finally being able to talk about his work on The Clone Wars, and publicly thanked everyone who voiced their support of his involvement in the show.
The highlight of the panel, however, was the debut of the trailer, which featured a young, scowling and conflicted Boba Fett; a smirking Aurra Sing; and my favorite bounty hunter Boskk. King also announced that Filoni wrote and directed the three-part finale.
The Star Wars: The Clone Wars season two finale will begin airing on April 23.
Posted in: Action · News · Star Wars · TV
Tagged: Aurra Sing, Boba Fett, Dave Filoni, Jamie King, Lucasfilm, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The Clone Wars
'Star Wars' Comics Come to iPhone
by Chris Ullrich, Aug 27 2009 // 3:30 PM
Do you love Star Wars? Of course you do. Comics? Check. How about the iPhone? Copy that. Well, if you're actually a fan, reader and avid user of these three things then today is truly your lucky day. Why?
Well, its simple really. Dark Horse Comics, in partnership with Lucasfilm and THQ Wireless, has just announced that they will release Star Wars comics to the iPhone for the first time ever. Excited? You should be. It's pretty darn cool.
Here's all the info from the official Dark Horse Comics press release:
In a partnership that will echo through the cosmos, Lucasfilm, THQ Wireless, and Dark Horse Comics will release Star Wars™ comics to the iPhone mobile platform for the first time ever!
Posted in: Apple · Comics · Dark Horse Comics · Geek · News · THQ
Tagged: Dark Horse, iPhone, iTunes, Lucasfilm, Star Wars, Star Wars: Empire, Star Wars: Legacy, Star Wars: The Clone Wars
SDCC: 'Star Wars' Arrives at Comic-Con
by Jennifer Tomooka, Jul 25 2009 // 2:15 PM
There comes a point at every Comic-Con where the faithful can gather en mass to celebrate and salivate over all things Star Wars. During this year's Lucasfilm panel, IGN reports that fans were treated to hints for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, a Star Wars In Concert preview, The Star Wars Stories Project (featuring Comic-Con fans giving YouTube like confessions about their favorite Stars Wars memories), a LucasArts videogames preview (with Star Wars: The Old Republic and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed DLC wowing the crowd), and information on the upcoming first season DVD and Blu-ray release of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The only thing missing from the panel was information about the live action television show.
Supervising Director Dave Filoni was on hand to promote Star Wars: The Clone Wars, stating that the new season would be dark like Empire Strikes Back. He described the second season as "adult", "serious", "mature" and "scarier". Apparently, The Clone Wars isn't just for children anymore.
The second season will also feature more bounty hunters. Cad Bane will return to do the dirty work for Palpatine, and fan favorites Bossk, Aurra Sing and some guy named Boba Fett will be featured as well. Audiences were treated to a glimpse of a troubled young Boba Fett wearing a poncho and his iconic helmet determined to take down Obi-Wan and any other Jedi that got in his way.
Posted in: Animation · Comic-Con · News · Star Wars
Tagged: Dave Filoni, LucasArts, Lucasfilm, SDCC09, Star Wars in Concert, The Clone Wars