newsCould Elizabeth Banks be making the leap from directing "Pitch Perfect 2" to directing a flick in the "Star Wars" series? It's nowhere near a done deal, but Banks has made it known that she wants the job. The
newsOver the next few days, you may sense a great disturbance in the Force. Lucasfilm is expected to drop a new poster for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" on Sunday morning, according to io9. Then, on Monday
newsKathleen Kennedy Producer Kathleen Kennedy has spent her Hollywood career as one of the only women in a male-dominated industry -- and she says that has to change. “People in powerful positions are
newsJohn Boyega in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" John Boyega faced the wrath of racist social media users when the trailer for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" released earlier this year revealed that Boyega,
newsNow that Star Wars and Disney are in the same family, it was only a matter of time before someone made a brilliant mashup like this. After all, Disney runs the Happiest Place on Earth and Star Wars covers
newsAs the days tick by until the release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" on Dec. 18, fans are eager for any glimpse, tidbit, scrap of info about Episode VII. Lucasfilm and Disney have obliged us with this
newsOscar winner Lupita Nyong'o has graced her second cover of Vogue magazine, and in the midst of looking gorgeous in couture gowns, the actress also spilled some scoop about what it was like filming "Star
newsLots of kids are returning to classrooms this week, and so is director Colin Trevorrow -- sort of. On Tuesday, the "Jurassic World" helmer declared on Twitter that he, too, was going "back to school,"
newsIt's 100 days and counting for the opening of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" -- if you're in the United Kingdom. The official U.K. release date has been set for Dec. 17, one day before the film
newsThe internet's been abuzz with excitement over the new BB-8 toy from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," which hits shelves today in honor of Force Friday. But could anything possibly make the already-awesome
newshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4D0wnze6ZI "I've been waiting for this day for a long time," says toy version of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" villain Kylo Ren. It's a line that echoes true for fans
newsFrom Sydney to Los Angeles, "Star Wars" fans have awakened and queued up en masse on "Force Friday" to get their hands on new toys inspired by the film franchise's "The Force Awakens" sequel in a global
newsThough it's still a couple (light) years away, that hasn't stopped the rumor mill from churning for "Star Wars: Episode VIII," which has had some exciting casting news recently. And that includes the involvement
news"Star Wars: Episode VIII" is looking at a galaxy far, far away for its lead actress — the galaxy known as television. "Jane the Virgin"), Emmy nominee "Orphan Black"), and "Bates Motel," "Me and
newsNew footage from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" teases a lightsaber battle in the snow. Yes, please. Lucasfilm revealed on Instagram Thursday new scenes from J.J. Abrams' much-anticipated movie. We get
newsIf John Boyega needed awakening, a duel might just might do that. The "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" actor, starring as Finn, is seen wielding a lightsaber and appears to be moments away from a showdown
newsThe fanfare continues for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" with a global unboxing event to unveil new toys inspired by the film franchise. Merchandise will be debuted live over 18 hours
newsThe Force is strong with Kylo Ren, the Darth Vader-obsessed villain in J.J. Abrams' "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." But unlike Vader, don't expect Ren to be playing for Team Sith. " is not a Sith," Abrams
newsAs expected, The Force was strong with "Star Wars" news at the D23 Expo, even if there was no new Episode VII trailer. Harrison Ford showed up, which is almost as good, and there were several major headlines
newsIt's a Star Wars world, after all. Themed lands based on the "Star Wars" movies are coming to Disneyland in Anaheim, California, and Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando,
newsIt's not a bad day when you get a call from the "Star Wars" team. Benicio Del Toro was recently said to be in talks to play a villain in "Star Wars: Episode VIII," the 2017 movie coming after this December's
news"Star Wars" and the cosmetics industry might seem like strange bedfellows, but a new makeup line inspired by "The Force Awakens" is here to change your mind. Proving that looks inspired by C-3PO and Stormtroopers
newsnews%Slideshow-312050% That sound you here is that of thousands of nerds crying out (with joy) at new "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" images. Entertainment Weekly revealed several new stills from the film
newsHow does one cure their "True Detective" blues? By mashing the HBO series with "Star Wars," obviously. In honor of the recent (and underwhelming) Season 2 finale, Star Wars Minute made a "Star Wars"
newsA new 30-second teaser for "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" was just dropped -- by Star Wars Korea. Does it have a ton of fresh footage? No. But it reminds us "There has been an awakening"
newshttps://youtu.be/JUqldsPdUkQ There are no spoilers and no surprises in the new "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" trailer that was released Sunday, but fans are geeking out nonetheless. The South Korea
newsSure, Harrison Ford famously broke his leg on the set of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." But that's nothing compared to director J.J. Abrams, who actually broke his back in the same accident that injured
newsMichael Jackson, like most fans, wanted to be in a "Star Wars" movie. The King of Pop campaigned for a role in "Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace"; he hoped to play Jar Jar Binks, an unfortunate
newsIn the "Star Wars" universe, there are good guys and there are bad guys -- and Benicio del Toro might be one of the latter. Variety reports that the Oscar winner is in talks to join "Star Wars: Episode
newsMark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker -- who should not have been looking at sexy photos of someone dressed as his sister -- is A-OK with Amy Schumer's new "Star Wars" GQ spread. Unlike @StarWars. And Lucasfilm.
newsIf you felt a great disturbance in The Force after seeing GQ's new photo spread with Amy Schumer and some very sexualized "Star Wars" characters, you were not alone. Apparently the "Star Wars" bosses weren't
newsApparently those were the droids she was looking for! Ahem. Amy Schumer owns the cover and (occasionally raunchy) inside spread of GQ's August comedy issue. The Comedy Central and "Trainwreck" star is
newsHan Solo. R2-D2. And a full-sized Millennium Falcon. My emotions! The Force -- and all the feels -- were strong with Hall H today at Comic-Con, when J.J. Abrams screened new behind-the-scenes footage
newsUPDATE: Disney has now confirmed THR's report about the Han Solo spinoff, and Phil Lord and Chris Miller's involvement in the project. Check out the new details in our update below, followed by our original
newsHarrison Ford Han will be flying Solo in a new "Star Wars" movie. Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, whose credits include "The Lego Movie," "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" and the two "Jump Street"
news%Slideshow-302151% Look at your DVD shelves. Dollars to donuts, most of the movies you own are from the science fiction and fantasy genre. With most of those belonging to some of Hollywood's biggest franchises
newsThe "Star Wars" rumor mill is churning with a tantalizing new claim: that Han Solo will be a big part of the standalone anthology movie about Boba Fett. As reported last month, the second of the upcoming
newsIt was a no-brainer to assume that Andy Serkis's character in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will be motion-captured, and now that belief has been confirmed. Legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz spilled
newsUPDATE: Simon Pegg just shared a statement with Collider, essentially throwing his hands up and saying *he* wasn't giving the Daniel Craig scoop, he was just spreading an old rumor: "Why is everyone leaping
newsGeorge Lucas didn't just create the "Star Wars" universe. The filmmaker, who turns 71 on May 14, pretty much created the cinematic universe we live in now, the ones whose cornerstones include the THX sound
news"Star Wars: Rogue One" has found another rebel with a cause. Variety reports that director Gareth Edwards has cast Diego Luna in a lead role alongside Felicity Jones for the upcoming "Star Wars" standalone
newsThere's no question that "Game of Thrones." Brienne of Tarth is a fan favorite character and completely pure of heart. Her character in "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" is another story. She
newsMay the Fourth continues to rule, and now there's more to celebrate. More "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" characters were just revealed, or at least confirmed, in new photos shared by Vanity
news%Slideshow-284331% "May the 4th be with you." You're going to hear that a lot that day, because May 4th is a magical, 24-hour window in which all manner of fans -- aficionados, diehards, 'shippers, collectors,
newsOther than crazy-obsessed fan bases and a film distributor in Disney, the Marvel and "Star Wars" universes don't appear to overlap much. But there is a hidden theme that ties the two together. As fans
newsThe end of 2015 belongs to The Force. "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" arrives in theaters on December 18, and a glorious new teaser was just released yesterday. Piggybacking on that excitement,
newsRemember that scene from "Interstellar" where Matthew McConaughey gets all teary-eyed watching videos that his children made back on Earth while he's cruising around the galaxy for no good reason? Yes,
newsMaybe it was the hour+ buildup to the big reveal of the second "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" trailer that had us already primed for an emotional experience or maybe it's just the sheer, unadulterated
newsA series of new "Star Wars" movies in IMAX = most impressive. IMAX and Walt Disney Studios have renewed their agreement, with a multi-picture deal starting this year and extending through 2017. This
