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The first two episodes of the long-anticipated action series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew have finally made their way to fans’ screens, and the reviews are nothing short of sweet. So far, both general audiences and critics are mostly approving this latest addition to George Lucas’ iconic space opera, which surrounds a group of lost kids in the New Republic era.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. | Credits: Disney+

Besides the storyline and the outstanding acting from the entire cast, what’s catching fans’ attention all the more are the themes that the showrunners have incorporated into their saga. The surprising part? The inspirations for the same seem to have been taken from one of Lucas’ most controversial moves for the prequel trilogy, and yet, it’s making this show look 1000x better.

Skeleton Crew Seems to Have Taken Inspiration From the Prequel Trilogy

For the most part, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew doesn...

The premiere of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew finally took place on December 2, 2024, amid some initial uncertainty. Starring Jude Law, the series draws inspiration from classic adventure films like The Goonies and Indiana Jones, offering a fresh and unique direction for the franchise.

Early reactions have been highly positive, with critics and fans praising the show, a promising sign after the challenges faced by The Acolyte earlier this year. Skeleton Crew seems to have found its own identity, resonating well with audiences.

While we’ll dive deeper into the series in the coming weeks, this report highlights an exciting discovery tied to the origins of Star Wars that’s sure to thrill long-time fans.

The story we’re sharing today is about the Millennium Falcon, one of the most important ships in Star Wars. Skeleton Crew has connected us to the early days of the franchise when Han Solo’s famous ship was first designed.

There’s nothing more disheartening for a movie fan than when you go see a movie with a bunch of your friends, and while you absolutely love the movie, when the lights come on, and you walk out, you realize your friends absolutely Hated it. Sometimes this is justified, such as when my group of buddies rightly accused me of being insane for loving Die Another Day. At other times, they’re dead wrong, such as when one of my best friends tried to convince me Rushmore was bad (believe it or not – this also happened at The Matrix – but with a different friend). Another time I was totally disheartened by the reaction of a group of friends was back in the fall of 2004 when a group of us went to see Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow on opening night.

Wait a second, some of you might be asking.

There was a lot of insecurity surrounding the premiere of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, which finally took place on December 2, 2024. Led by Jude Law, the series is inspired by classic adventure films such as The Goonies and Indiana Jones and is taking the franchise in a completely new direction.

So far, the series has received very positive feedback, with both critics and fans praising the show, whose fate was very unclear after what happened with The Acolyte earlier this year. But it seems that Skeleton Crew has found its own voice and that the fans are enjoying the new series.

While we are certainly going to discuss the series in the upcoming weeks in more detail, in this report, we have decided to reveal an interesting discovery that actually takes us back to the early days of the Star Wars franchise, which will certainly make a lot of fans very happy.

Though he has truly left his audiences baffled by unbelievably remarkable storylines in his famous space opera, George Lucas has also incorporated quite a few controversial elements into his Star Wars saga. For one, in the original movie trilogy, he forbade the late actress Carrie Fisher from wearing underwear as “there are no underwear in space.” But that’s not all.

George Lucas. | Credits: Kevin Payravi / Licensed under Cc By Sa 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons.

While that was one instance, he ostensibly pulled a similar move during the making of the prequel trilogy that followed, starring Natalie Portman as Padmé Amidala. This happened when he, yet again, ended up oversexualizing the female character’s appearance – a move that, now, after decades of the trilogy’s release, is garnering quite the sarcastic criticism from fans.

The Time George Lucas Oversexualized Natalie Portman in Star Wars

The Star Wars saga has earned tremendous love...

“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” has blasted off.

The first two episodes of the latest live-action Lucasfilm series are now streaming on Disney+, and within those two episodes, there are some surprising connections to some beloved Disney theme park attractions.

In “Skeleton Crew,” we follow a group of youngsters – Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Wim, Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Fern, Kyriana Kratter as Kb and Robert Timothy Smith as adorable alien Neel – as they discover a hidden spaceship and take off for parts unknown. They encounter a crusty old droid Sm-33 (voiced by Nick Frost) and a rascally Force-user (Jude Law) as they attempt to get back home and uncover the hidden mystery of their suburban planet.

In the first episode, the kids go to school and their bus driver might look familiar. It’s an Rx droid, the type of robot that was introduced in Star Tours, the Disney Parks attraction that...

Back in August, we got word that Lucasfilm/Disney would not be moving forward with a second season of The Acolyte.

The decision was met with a mixture of indifference and disappointment, but it's very clear that a lot of Star Wars fans - and some of the actors involved with the show - were surprised by this development.

Despite some rumors to the contrary, reliable reports suggested that The Acolyte was cancelled because it didn't get enough viewers, plain and simple. However, it's difficult to disregard the possibility that the level of negativity surrounding the show did influence the studio's decision to at least some extent.

While speaking to Vanity Fair about season 2 of Squid Game, star Lee Jung-jae (Master Sol) reflected on the backlash the show received from certain fans, with some cast members being subjected to racist, homophobic and misogynistic abuse online.

“My feelings were hurt,” he admitted.

Spoilers ahead for the first episode of "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew."

"Star Wars" is known for a lot of things. Lightsabers. Swashbuckling action. Tyrannical villains. Daring escapes. True love. Soul-searing music. Special effects extravaganzas. Incredible filmmaking. Within certain parameters, you know exactly what you're getting into with a live action "Star Wars" project.

Sure, that pendulum can swing pretty hard. On one side, you can get pretty gritty and realistic stories — "Andor," for instance — and on the other side you can get much more innocent, swashbuckling, kid-oriented adventures like "Skeleton Crew." But one thing that unites all of the "Star Wars" projects is the inspiration from other films that filmmakers pour into their work. Sometimes, those films can be from their own interests, like Rian Johnson bringing his love of "Brazil" into his masterpiece "The Last Jedi," and other times it can be filmmakers bringing George Lucas's foundational reliance...

When "Andor," the prequel series to "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," debuted on Disney+, it quickly proved that there were plenty of untapped angles to explore in this ever-expanding universe. It was a grittier, more grounded look at the formative years of Cassian Andor and the beginning of the Rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Instead of loading up the series with action-packed adventures to new planets filled with aliens delivering one-liners, it focuses on the everyday individuals willing to put their lives on the line to fight for what they believe in. It was the "grown-up" show that many "Star Wars" fans had been craving, and is arguably one of the best original series ever produced for Disney+.

When season 1 of "Andor" was first released, "Skeleton Crew" creators Jon Watts and Christopher Ford were hard at work on their own show — an Amblin-style coming-of-age adventure comedy focused on four 10-year-olds.

This article contains spoilers for the first episode of "Star Wars: The Skeleton Crew."

Jon Watts, perhaps best known for his work bringing Spider-Man to life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, incorporates his and co-creator Christopher Ford's love of "Star Wars" and '80s movies to the forefront in "Skeleton Crew." While the brand new show on Disney+ tells the tale of pirates in the era of the New Republic, it also plays the backdrop for a tale of four kids who find a starship and are accidentally whisked away from their home with no way to get back. It takes so many of its cues from the kids-in-adventurous peril tropes of '80s Amblin movies produced or directed by Steven Spielberg. If you're looking for the other side of the grit pendulum-like "Andor," it might sometimes be easy to forget that it's "Star Wars," but "Skeleton Crew" remains...

"Star Wars" is for kids. Wait, scratch that. "Star Wars" has always been for kids. Fans of a certain age and temperament might want to take that statement as an insult (or even an attack) on their favorite movies, but it's a fact. Don't just take my word for it; no less an authority than the Maker himself, George Lucas, has said as much on numerous occasions over the years. Of course, that's not to say the property has always been the most successful in this regard (who among us could forget the wonder and joy of watching an entire prequel film about taxation and trade disputes?), or that it can't appeal to those of all ages anyway. Still, at their heart, the adventures of Luke Skywalker and the timeless tale of a Rebellion overthrowing an Empire were conceived as broadly and simplistically as possible -- not to cater to...

In Steven Spielberg’s spectacular 1982 film “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” there is a sweet little scene where a couple of bike-riding youths wander through their eerily sweeping suburban streets on Halloween. As they attempt to hide the titular extraterrestrial visitor by disguising him as an adorable ghost, they humorously encounter a kid dressed up as Yoda who E.T. mistakes as an alien friend and toddles over to. It’s a fun throwaway scene which, while more than a bit cheeky considering the longtime friendship between Spielberg and Star Wars creator George Lucas, brought the creations of the duo together for a brief moment in a manner that now feels downright quaint. This is because “Skeleton Crew,” the newest entry in the evergrowing Star Wars universe, plays like it is taking the self-referential ethos of this scene and stretching it into an entire show. Oh, and they even brought the suburbs...

“Star Wars” has always been, on some level, for children. That’s neither condescension nor criticism: George Lucas created a swashbuckling fairy tale set in space, and its mantle has been taken up by successive generations of filmmakers who encountered it at a formative age. But, with the exception of “The Phantom Menace,” “Star Wars” stories have rarely been about children. That’s the value proposition of “Skeleton Crew,” the latest TV series from a franchise that now largely exists on the small screen. In a way, it’s also the most true to the saga’s DNA — or at least a particular strain of it.

Though “Star Wars” hasn’t delivered a blockbuster to the multiplex since 2019, Lucasfilm has maintained a steady drip of releases on Disney+. These projects have been variable in quality, from “Andor” on the high end to “Obi-Wan Kenobi” on the low, but they’ve...

Few franchises have stood the test of time quite like "Dragon Ball." It's a property that surprised everyone (even its creator), becoming a cultural phenomenon that's now synonymous with the entire anime medium and has all but created its own genre. Now, 40 years after the original "Dragon Ball" manga began circulation, comes "Dragon Ball Daima." This show is a pure treat for fans, a phenomenal series of television that takes the "Dragon Ball" franchise back to its roots with a whimsical, silly adventure. Sure, there are still epic fights, but this time it's not about the next world-ending threat; it's about being as much fun as possible and finding enemies for Goku to have a blast fighting — like when he decides on a whim to fight a giant robot or obliterate patrons at a bar for disrespecting his friends.

As silly as "Daima" is, it's also huge in terms of...

"Seven Samurai" by master Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa might just be the most remade film ever. The 1954 film is, sure enough, about seven samurai recruited to protect a farming village from bandits. The setting, themes, and characters are Japanese, but the premise is evergreen. "The Magnificent Seven" is just "Seven Samurai" but with cowboys. "A Bug's Life" retold the story with, well, bugs. "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" episode "Bounty Hunters" recruits the seven from Jedi Knights and alien mercenaries. 

"Star Wars" creator George Lucas is a well-known fan of Kurosawa. (Lucas even helped him finance his 1980 epic "Kagemusha.") The galaxy far, far away isn't the only space franchise that can riff on "Seven Samurai" though. "Star Trek: Enterprise" aped the premise for its season 2 episode, "Marauders."

First, though, why are Kurosawa's films so often remade in spirit (besides them being so good)? One reason is ease of translation. Kurosawa...

Denis Villeneuve was a huge Star Wars fan in his childhood. But now, as an Oscar-nominated filmmaker, he has no interest in being involved with the galactic space opera.

It is all because of Ewoks.

During a recent appearance on The Town podcast, the Dune director shared that he was "obsessed" with Star Wars as a kid. But the fascination wore off with the release of Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.

"I was the target audience. I was 10 years old. It went to my brain like a silver bullet. I became obsessed with Star Wars," Villeneuve reminisced. "I mean, The Empire Strikes Back is the movie that I anticipated the most in my life. I saw the movie a billion times onscreen. I was traumatized by The Empire Strikes Back. I adore Star Wars.”

"The problem is that it all derailed in 1983 with Return of the Jedi."

It turns...

Was Al Pacino almost cast as Han Solo?(Photo Credit – YouTube)

This decision would have been pure gold, but Al Pacino turned it down. “It was mine for the taking, but I didn’t understand the script.” And just like that, one of cinema’s most iconic roles slipped through Pacino’s fingers.

It was the mid-’70s, and Pacino’s career had skyrocketed after The Godfather. In his memoir Sonny Boy, he talks about how the fame from Michael Corleone followed him everywhere. Then, out of nowhere, Star Wars called. “After The Godfather, they would have let me play anything,” he said. But when George Lucas handed him the script, Pacino couldn’t understand it. So, what did he do? Passed it to his acting teacher, Charlie Laughton. He couldn’t figure it out either. The verdict? Pacino just said, “I didn’t do it.”

Enter Harrison Ford, the...

George Lucas is the visionary mastermind behind the Star Wars franchise, a pop culture touchstone that remains relevant even today. While Lucas’ original trilogy remains beloved, the prequels and most other projects since the franchise’s sale to Disney haven’t fared well with critics. Nonetheless, Lucas proved long ago that his empire was built on ignoring criticism.

Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker is one of the most disliked Star Wars elements (Credit: Lucasfilm).

During the prequel trilogy era, Lucas faced considerable criticism for the characterization of Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker. However, Lucas gave a fitting reply to critics who slammed another aspect of the prequels that is generally disliked by the fans. Here’s what Lucas had to say about some of the biggest Star Wars criticisms and why it didn’t matter to him.

George Lucas Made it Abundantly Clear That He Doesn’t Care About Star...

"Star Wars" is full of jaw-dropping CGI moments. The franchise has had a reputation for cutting-edge visual effects since the very beginning, when George Lucas committed to an impossible task to create the impressive imagery of "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope." Back then, things were so complicated and expensive that Lucas literally couldn't afford to make any mistakes with the film's special effects -- and when he eventually got a chance to fully embrace computer-generated visuals, he did so with such enthusiasm that even the death sticks in "Star Wars: Episode II -- Attack of the Clones" wound up being CGI

Against this background, it's only natural to assume that "Star Wars" is invariably eager to create its most elaborate alien designs with CGI, especially if they also happen to be prominent characters. However, "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" shows that the franchise still knows how to embrace practical effects.

With the Star Wars franchise constantly expanding with live-action shows and movies, Lucasfilm recently revealed its plans for a new trilogy in the making. According to reports, the studio has made a deal with their previous collaborator Simon Kinberg, for films that could possibly be about episodes 10-12 of the Skywalker Saga.

Daisy Ridley and John Boyega in a still from Star Wars sequel trilogy | image: Lucasfilm, Disney

But amid such tantalizing reports, new revelations from notable industry insider Daniel Richtman claim that Lucasfilm has been reportedly looking for John Boyega to return to their new movie. Despite Boyega previously slamming Disney and Star Wars for doing him dirty in Daisy Ridley’s sequel trilogy, Lucasfilm appears to be hopeful for his comeback.

Lucasfilm is Looking for John Boyega’s Return in The Upcoming Star Wars Project

After creating a few of the most beloved and profitable projects in the past few decades,...

John Williams in Lucasfilm’s Music By John Williams, exclusively on Disney+. Photo Credit Travers Jacobs. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & Tm. All Rights Reserved. When J.J. Abrams was recruited to direct a pair of Star Wars movies, he was given plenty of creative latitude by the franchise’s creator, George Lucas. But there was one area in which Abrams had no choice — as he had done for all of the previous Star Wars films, John Williams was going to handle the score. Given Williams’s reputation, obviously, Abrams had no problem with that. And so, having worked with Williams twice, Abrams was excited to see the new documentary about the composer, Music by John Williams. And now, having seen it, he thinks both film and music fans will be just as thrilled as he was. (Click on the media bar below to hear J.J. Abrams.) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads...

Dune and Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve has often mentioned that he is (or was) a huge Star Wars fan, and has even suggested that George Lucas' original trilogy was an early influence on his decision to pursue a career as a filmmaker.

Despite his love for the franchise, Villeneuve has now explained why he has no interest in directing a movie set in the galaxy far, far away.

While chatting to The Town Podcast, Villeneuve said directing a Star Wars movie simply isn't "a dream of his" because "Star Wars became crystallized in its own mythology, very dogmatic, it seemed like a recipe, no more surprises."

He also feels that Return of the Jedi derailed the franchise back in 1983.

“I was the target audience. I was 10 years old. It went to my brain like a silver bullet. I became obsessed with Star Wars. I mean, The Empire Strikes Back...

Denis Villeneuve has perfectly showcased his expertise across multiple genres, with the sci-fi one being regarded among his best domains to date. Besides already having worked on action-thriller-crime masterpieces like Prisoners and Sicario, he has also delivered an outstanding performance in the science fiction genre through pieces like Arrival and his Dune film series.

Denis Villeneuve. | Credits: Gage Skidmore / Cca by Sa 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons.

To say the least, considering how he is currently in the exploring phase of his filmmaking career, the Star Wars lore sounds like just the world that needs exploration through Villeneuve’s eyes. But before fans can even entertain that thought, the director has already expressed his disapproval toward the same thanks to George Lucas’ worst mistake with the iconic soap opera.

Denis Villeneuve Sheds Light on Why He Won’t Direct a Star Wars Film George Lucas’ Star Wars saga. | Credits: starwars.com

Even though...

Denis Villeneuve on ‘Star Wars,’ Labels Iconic Franchise ‘A Comedy For Kids’ (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Denis Villeneuve has often mentioned “Star Wars” as one of his favorite movies while growing up, but that does not mean he would like to team up with Lucasfilm to make a movie set in that galaxy.

During a recent interview on “The Town” podcast, the ‘Dune’ filmmaker said that directing a “Star Wars” movie is not a dream of his, as “Return of the Jedi” in 1983 damaged the franchise for him.

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“I was the target audience. I was 10 years old. It went to my brain like a silver bullet. I became obsessed with ‘Star Wars,’” Villeneuve said about George Lucas’ original. “I mean,...

Dune director Denis Villeneuve loves Star Wars, but not so much that he’d make one of his own. Also, he’s still disappointed by Return of The Jedi.

Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve recently poured his efforts into one epic space fantasy, Dune: Part Two – but don’t expect him to direct a Star Wars movie anytime soon.

The French Canadian director of Sicario, Prisoners and too many other fabulous films to list is an unabashed Star Wars fan, as he made plain in a recent interview on The Town podcast.

“I was the target audience,” Villeneuve said of seeing George Lucas’s original sci-fi fairytale in 1977. “I was 10 years old. It went to my brain like a silver bullet. I became obsessed with Star Wars.”

Three years later, the young Villeneuve rushed to his nearest cinema to see The Empire Strikes Back. Widely regarded as the high point of the whole franchise,...

The Star Wars franchise is rapidly expanding with live-action shows and movies currently in production. Recently it was reported that a new trilogy of Star Wars movies is in the making.

Lucasfilm has made a deal with Simon Kinberg, who has worked with them before. He co-created the Emmy-nominated animated series ‘Star Wars Rebels’ with Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck, which aired from 2014 to 2018. Kinberg also helped with ‘Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens,’ the 2015 movie that brought the franchise back under director JJ Abrams.

These films could be episodes 10-12 of the Skywalker Saga, which began with George Lucas’s original Star Wars movie in 1977.

The latest reports state that Daisy Ridley’s Rey will play a big part in those upcoming movies, and now notable industry insider Daniel Richtman claims that Lucasfilm wants John Boyega to return to the franchise.

This information was shared via Richtman...

The Star Wars franchise is growing quickly with new live-action shows and movies in the works. Recently, it was reported that a new Star Wars trilogy is being developed.

Lucasfilm has made a deal with Simon Kinberg, who has worked with them in the past. He co-created the Emmy-nominated animated series Star Wars Rebels with Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck, which ran from 2014 to 2018. Kinberg also contributed to Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, the 2015 film that revived the franchise under director JJ Abrams.

These new films could be episodes 10-12 of the Skywalker Saga, which started with George Lucas’s original Star Wars movie in 1977.

Recent reports suggest that Daisy Ridley’s Rey will play a big role in the upcoming Star Wars movies, and now industry insider Daniel Richtman says that Lucasfilm wants John Boyega to return to the franchise.

This information was shared in Richtman’s paid newsletter,...

Denis Villeneuve doesn't want to direct a 'Star Wars' film after the franchise "derailed in 1983'.The 'Dune' filmmaker was "the target audience" for the iconic sci-fi saga when it first launched in 1977 with 'A New Hope', and while he loved 1980's 'The Empire Strikes Back', he felt let down by 'Return of the Jedi' as a conclusion to the trilogy.He told 'The Town' podcast: "I was the target audience. I was 10 years old. It went to my brain like a silver bullet. I became obsessed with 'Star Wars'.“I mean, 'The Empire Strikes Back' is the movie that I anticipated the most in my life. I saw the movie a billion times onscreen. I was traumatised by 'The Empire Strikes Back'. I adore 'Star Wars'."The problem is that it all derailed in 1983 with...

Imagine this: You’ve spent years creating an epic, world-changing story. Then, someone introduces teddy bear-like creatures that become the comic relief, and, to top it off, they win the day. For Denis Villeneuve, the director behind Dune and Arrival, this was the moment when he stopped dreaming about a galaxy far, far away—and he wasn’t alone. Harrison Ford had similar feelings about the now-iconic Ewoks in the Return of the Jedi.

The Ewoks | Credit: Disney

Villeneuve recently opened up about his zero interest in the Star Wars franchise, revealing a crucial turning point in 1983 when everything went off track—at least in his eyes.

If you’ve ever wondered why the genius behind Dune doesn’t have a Star Wars movie on his resume, here’s the answer: Return of the Jedi—and more specifically, the introduction of the Ewoks—left a bad taste in his mouth.

Denis Villeneuve has long cited “Star Wars” when discussing his favorite movies as a child, but that doesn’t mean he’d be interested in teaming up with Lucasfilm to make a movie set in a galaxy far, far away. During an interview on “The Town” podcast, the “Dune” filmmaker said directing a “Star Wars” movie is not a dream of his because “Return of the Jedi” derailed the franchise in 1983.

“I was the target audience. I was 10 years old. It went to my brain like a silver bullet. I became obsessed with ‘Star Wars,'” Villeneuve said about George Lucas’ original. “I mean, ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ is the movie that I anticipated the most in my life. I saw the movie a billion times onscreen. I was traumatized by ‘The Empire Strikes Back.’ I adore ‘Star Wars.'”

“The problem is that it all derailed in 1983 with ‘Return of the Jedi,...

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Denis Villeneuve may be one of the most respected directors working today, particularly when it comes to his work in the sci-fi space, but don't expect him to take a trip to a galaxy far, far away any time soon. The filmmaker behind "Dune" and "Arrival" has made it pretty clear that he has little or no interest in directing a "Star Wars" movie. Nor is he interested in boldly going to the "Star Trek" universe either, for Trekkies who were perhaps holding out hope.

Villeneuve is currently busy developing "Dune Messiah," which will be his third and final entry in that franchise. Given that Frank Herbert's "Dune" was an inspiration for George Lucas' "Star Wars," it should come as no surprise that Villeneuve is a fan of the franchise, but only up to a point. In a recent interview on "The Town" podcast,...

Disney and Lucasfilm have been attached a lot of filmmakers to various Star Wars projects. Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau, James Mangold, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Kevin Feige, Patty Jenkins, Donald Glover, Taika Waititi, Rian Johnson, Shawn Levy – they’re all either currently working on something that’s set in the Star Wars universe, or have worked on projects that aren’t moving forward. But one filmmaker we shouldn’t expect to see stepping into the Star Wars franchise is Denis Villeneuve, director of Blade Runner 2049 and the recent Dune movies. That’s because Villeneuve feels the series derailed way back in 1983, with the release of Return of the Jedi.

During an interview on The Town podcast, Villeneuve said (as reported by The Hollywood Reporter), “I was the target audience (for the original Star Wars film). I was 10 years old. It went to my brain like a silver bullet. I became obsessed with Star Wars.

Christopher Nolan recently moderated an FYC conversation with Denis Villeneuve after a screening of “Dune: Part Two” and raved about his love for the sequel, calling it “a miraculous job of adaptation.” The “Oppenheimer” Oscar winner joins the likes of Steven Spielberg and other top directors in praising “Dune: Part Two,” which is one of Warner Bros.’ top Oscar contenders this season.

“I watched the second half and I think it’s a miraculous job of adaptation, of taking that second half and making an incredible conclusion of the story,” Nolan said. “I have a lot of questions about how you did that, starting with: Usul, Muad’Dib, Paul, Lisan al Gaib. How many fucking names can you give one character and expect us to keep up with it?”

“There is a serious question behind that,” Nolan continued. “Most adaptations, it’s a process of condensing things and simplifying things.

Denis Villeneuve is detailing why he doesn’t want to direct a Star Wars film.

The Dune filmmaker says he fell out of love with the franchise a rather long, long time ago.

While on The Town podcast, Villeneuve shared that Star Wars blew it after two films, with 1983’s Return of the Jedi, which most fans consider a bit of a step down from 1977’s A New Hope and 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back.

“I was the target audience. I was 10 years old. It went to my brain like a silver bullet. I became obsessed with Star Wars,” he said. “I mean, The Empire Strikes Back is the movie that I anticipated the most in my life. I saw the movie a billion times onscreen. I was traumatized by The Empire Strikes Back. I adore Star Wars.”

“The problem is that it all derailed in 1983 with Return of the Jedi,...

Jude Law is set to make his Star Wars debut with the upcoming series Skeleton Crew. As the series approaches its impending premiere, Law is busy with promotional rounds, discussing his involvement in the coming-of-age adventure series. In one such interview, Law revealed how two important Star Wars characters inspired his role in the series.

Jude Law makes his Star Wars debut in Skeleton Crew (Credits: Lucasfilm).

Law opened up about joining the epic space opera franchise which has been around for decades and features several interesting and fan-favorite characters. As a result, it will be worth seeing if Law’s mysterious Force user Jod Na Nawood will achieve a similar status as the characters who inspired the role. Here is what Law had to say about his Skeleton Crew role.

Jude Law Reveals Two Star Wars Characters Who Inspired His Skeleton Crew Role

Jude Law is set to appear...

Denis Villeneuve is earning widespread acclaim for his work on the Dune franchise, but the Canadian filmmaker has long been a heavyweight in the sci-fi genre, known for his unique voice and uncompromising vision. With his iconic status, many fans have hoped to see him tackle a Star Wars movie, especially given how brilliantly he handled Dune.

However, it seems Villeneuve has no interest in directing a Star Wars film. Speaking with Matthew Belloni, Villeneuve shared his connection to the Star Wars franchise and revealed the bitter disappointment that shaped his decision to stay away from it.

When the original Star Wars movie was released, it had a slow start but overcame early challenges to become a classic, quickly propelling George Lucas to stardom. Denis Villeneuve shared that he was a big fan of the series as a child, with a particular love for The Empire Strikes Back, widely regarded...

Although he is currently being praised for his work on the Dune franchise, Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is actually one of the biggest and most important names in the industry, especially when it comes to sci-fi movies, which seem to be his specialty. Villeneuve has proven himself to be a strong author with his own voice and an author who does not compromise.

Due to his iconic status in the genre, many fans would love to see him directing a Star Wars movie, and seeing his work on Dune, we really think that he would do an amazing job there. However, as things stand, it seems that Villeneuve is not interested in making a Star Wars movie.

Speaking to Matthew Belloni on The Town podcast, Villeneuve revealed his connection with the Star Wars franchise, as well as his bitter disappointment that resulted in him not wanting to direct a Star Wars movie.

The Star Wars franchise is filled with eccentric characters with multiple shades who can arguably anchor their own stories. The space opera saga launched by George Lucas has seen several eras, anchored by different villains. However, one villain manages to stand out even after decades and continues to enjoy a strong fan following.

General Grievous was introduced in the Star Wars prequels (Credit: Lucasfilm).

The villain in question is none other than General Grievous, who was first introduced during the prequel trilogy. Despite having a short screen time, Grievous emerged as a fan favorite. As a result, it might not be a bad bet that the character will receive his own solo spin-off series, and Kathleen Kennedy should listen to what the fans have to say.

Star Wars Villain General Grievous Proves He Has a Godlike Fan Following

General Grievous was first introduced in the 2003 animated Clone Wars series, which...

In an alternate galaxy, far, far away, the world of Star Wars could have been very different. While it’s hard to imagine anyone but Harrison Ford filling the shoes of devil-may-care scoundrel Han Solo, several other actors were considered for the role. The most surprising may be the guy who voices Sideshow Bob.

“I had just been thrown out of Juilliard,” Kelsey Grammer told Conan O’Brien a few years back. One of his voice teachers believed he had a beautiful speaking voice so she put him in touch with an agent. When Grammer went to visit his new representative, he was immediately sent up the street to meet a guy who was “looking for young men for this movie about outer space.”

The guy’s name was George Lucas. “I walked up there and I sat down, and there’s Lucas sitting there,” the Frasier star said. “He explains...

Actor Harrison Ford has been a beloved part of the space opera franchise Star Wars. George Lucas transported viewers to the galaxy far, far away with the 1977 original film and fans have continued to be enthralled by it. However, the long-running series has followed some bizarre unwritten rules to create a unique sci-fi aesthetic of the universe.

Harrison Ford played Han Solo in the Star Wars franchise (Credit: Lucasfilm).

During the filming of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Ford experienced a scary injury that might make him weary of at least one of these bizarre rules. As a result, the rule might have been the reason Ford was injured in the first place. Here is what happened to Harrison Ford on the sets of Star Wars because of one of its unwritten rules.

Harrison Ford’s Horrific Star Wars Injury Resulted From the Franchise’s One Unwritten Rule

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As much as I love Star Wars, it was not much of a part of my childhood. I saw the original trilogy one long Saturday when I was thirteen and was hooked as soon as Darth Vader arrived on the screen. But I had the luck to first meet the Ewoks in the 1985 film Ewoks: The Battle for Endor. However, I had never seen Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure until recently. With the film turning 40 this year, let's look back on it with an adult fan's appreciation for childlike wonder.

Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure is a delight for new fans 40 years later

The message I remember from The Battle of Endor is that bravery is important, but you don't have to be brave on your own. I gleaned the same meaning from Caravan of Courage and love it. The story is by George Lucas, so it feels...

Andor is a critically acclaimed, riveting Star Wars drama, but the show's sparkling reviews and awards season recognition cannot fully hide its disappointing viewership numbers.

Creator Tony Gilroy hopes he's done a better job of attracting a larger audience in Season 2, which includes new Star Wars fans. Via SlashFilm, when asked to explain where he hopes season two improved on from season one, Gilroy wasn't shy in pointing out the first season's shortcomings:

I was surprised [Andor season 1] hasn't translated exactly into widening the audience for people who are Star Wars-averse. That, it hasn't done. That's our goal this time.Tony Gilroy

Andor was always designed to appeal to hardcore Star Wars fans as it focuses on Cassian Andor. Technically, you should be aware of who Cassian is in the grand scheme of things to appreciate his journey. Even if someone hasn't seen Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, they should give it a watch after Andor.

Dave Filoni started his Star Wars journey by working on the beloved animated series The Clone Wars. Filoni and franchise creator George Lucas developed the series. It introduced Anakin Skywalker’s Jedi Padawan, Ahsoka Tano, who has played a major role in the galaxy far, far away, becoming a fan-favorite character.

George Lucas and Dave Filoni created Ahsoka Tano for The Clone Wars (Credit: Lucasfilm).

During an interview, Filoni talked about his initial approach to the character. The showrunner admitted that he went far too overboard with his ideas for Ahsoka, especially when introducing her into the canon. As a result, Lucas had to remind Filoni to take things easy, and here is what the veteran filmmaker told Filoni.

Dave Filoni Revealed Why George Lucas Told Him to Chill Out About Ahsoka

Dave Filoni served as a supervising director on the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Filoni worked...

Skeleton Crew is slated to become a brand-new addition to the Star Wars universe. The upcoming series, created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, will follow a group of children who go on an adventure in the galaxy far, far away. As the highly anticipated series approaches its release date, its creators have been busy doing promotional rounds.

Skeleton Crew is the latest addition to the Star Wars universe (Credit: Lucasfilm).

During a recent interview, Watts opened up about the show’s creative direction and explained why the show was developed from the perspective of children. At the same time, Watts also spoke about trying to answer one important question from the franchise that has remained unresolved since the 1977 original. Here is what Watts had to say about the upcoming Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.

Jon Watts Explains How Skeleton Crew Answers an Age-Old Star Wars Question

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Filmmaker George Lucas is best known for creating the Star Wars franchise, which continues to thrive even today. Aside from achieving unprecedented commercial success and longevity, the space opera franchise has become a major pop culture touchstone, with several other creators referencing it in their own works.

George Lucas created the Star Wars franchise (Credit: Lucasfilm).

One of the creators greatly influenced by Lucas’ work is Seth MacFarlane, the creator of the wildly popular adult animated sitcom Family Guy. The series has delivered several Star Wars parody episodes to varying degrees of success. However, one of these episodes did not sit well with Lucas, and here is what went down on Family Guy.

George Lucas Was Uncomfortable With Family Guy‘s Parody of Star Wars

George Lucas launched his epic space opera franchise Star Wars, with the release of the first film in 1977. Over almost five decades, the franchise has expanded with multiple installments,...

Happy Days may not have been the first TV experiment in nostalgia.

But co-creators Michael Eisner and Tom Miller definitely knew they were taking a risk when they pitched the show to Paramount.

Not surprisingly, the concept didn’t fare well with execs, and the studio passed.

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The market research department said a coming-of-age sitcom about the idealism and innocence of 1950s youth would never work in the trippy 1970s.

But over time, with a little push from George Lucas, Happy Days made history as one of the most significant nostalgia-based shows of all time.

And ever since Fonz and Richie Cunningham showed us how to laugh at our childhood, TV audiences have had a love affair with nostalgic TV shows.

Many new TV shows also followed the Happy Days formula, whether it was The Wonder Years, set in the late 1960s while airing in the late 1980s,...

When Harrison Ford’s Carpentry Gig Changed His Life (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Harrison Ford as Han Solo? Almost didn’t happen—and it all started with, wait for it, a carpentry gig. Yep, before the Millennium Falcon and space shootouts, Ford was just a guy with a hammer and a toolbelt. Crazy, right?

Let’s rewind to 1973. George Lucas had just dropped American Graffiti, a flick that launched stars like Ron Howard and Richard Dreyfuss. And guess who else showed up? Ford, playing street racer Bob Falfa. The role wasn’t huge, but it gave him enough street cred to land on Lucas’ radar. Little did anyone know that the guy swinging a hammer would end up flying one of the most iconic ships in sci-fi history.

Now, fast forward to 1976. Lucas is in full-on Star Wars mode, but he had one rule—no-repeat casting. He was all about fresh faces,...

November is here, and with sunset falling sooner and sooner, what better way to spend your down time than snuggled up on the couch watching a great movie? A bevy of films are newly streaming in November and we’ve rounded up a curated list of the best ones added to Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock and beyond this month.

Check out our picks for the best new movies streaming in November 2024 below.

“Music by John Williams” “Music by John Williams” (Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.)

Disney+ – Nov. 1

John Williams is the elder statesman of film music. His scores conjure memories and transport you to different times and places. Just think about what he’s contributed over the years, from “Jaws” to “Star Wars” to “Indiana Jones” to “Harry Potter” to “Jurassic Park” to “Home Alone.” Even lesser-known scores crackle with intensity, technical proficiency and creative flair (think Brian De Palma...

The late 1990s was a golden era for cinema, quite literally. Some of the most famous cult classics, across different genres, were made around the same time. From Scream to Fight Club to Pulp Fiction, it was truly an era when cinema was at its creative high. Among these was the psychological thriller The Sixth Sense, which not only stunned the audiences but introduced an unforgettable twist that remains one of the most iconic in the entire history of the film industry.

Bruce Willis in The Sixth Sense (1999) | Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Written and directed by the supernatural-enthusiast M. Night Shyamalan, the film starred yesteryear’s fan-favorite action star Bruce Willis in the lead. An unexpected cultural phenomenon, it didn’t just solidify Shyamalan’s reputation as a master of suspense but also showed the acting range and talent of Willis, proving that despite his ‘action hero’ persona,...

Wicked transports audiences to the world of The Wizard of Oz, with Universal’s adaptation of the Broadway smash starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo hitting theaters Nov. 22. It’s certainly had a smoother road than 1985’s Return to Oz.

After winning a sound Oscar for Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now, editor and sound designer Walter Murch was approached by Disney to discuss projects to direct. Murch expressed interest in an Oz story, and the studio was intrigued, as it owned the rights to author L. Frank Baum’s later novels The Land of Oz and Ozma of Oz, on which Return to Oz would be based.

A darker and non-musical follow-up to MGM’s 1939 classic, Return to Oz stars young Fairuza Balk as Dorothy, who is called back to the titular land that has been destroyed by the diabolical Nome King (Nicol Williamson) and Mombi (Jean Marsh). Here,...