GEORGE LUCAS MOVIES COVERAGE

LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY'S RETURN Comes to Cannes Festival

Ashok Amritraj's Hyde Park International (HPI) announced today that the company has picked-up international rights to directors Will Finn and Daniel St. Pierre's 3D animated family adventure film LEGE... (more...)

Hyde Park International Acquires International Rights to LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY'S RETURN

Ashok Amritraj's Hyde Park International (HPI) announced today that the company has picked-up international rights to directors Will Finn and Daniel St. Pierre's 3D animated family adventure film LEGE... (more...)

30th Anniversary Restoration of KING OF COMEDY to Close 2013 Tribeca Film Festival

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by American Express, announced today that the 30th Anniversary of Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy, restored in association with The Film Foundation, Reg... (more...)

Harrison Ford on Joining STAR WARS EPISODE VII: 'I Think it's Happening'

There's been a constant back-and-forth in the rumor department as to whether the original STAR WARS trio, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford, will reprise their roles in J.J. Abrams' upcomi... (more...)

Oprah Winfrey Tops Forbes List of 'Most Influential Celebrities of 2013'

Forbes magazine has released its annual list of the most influential celebrities of 2013. Topping this year's list for the second year in a row is media mogul Oprah Winfrey. (more...)

Filmmaking Legend George Lucas Appears on Syfy's ROBOT COMBAT LEAGUE Tonight

Syfy welcomes filmmaking legend George Lucas (Star Wars, Indiana Jones) to the arena on an all-new episode of ROBOT COMBAT LEAGUE airing tonight, March 12 at 10 PM ET/PT. (more...)

Harrison Ford to Receive CINEMACON Lifetime Achievement Award

Legendary actor Harrison Ford will receive the 'CinemaCon Lifetime Achievement Award' at this year's CinemaCon, it was announced today by the convention's Managing Director Mitch Neuhauser. (more...)

CITIZEN HEARST Hits Movie Theaters Nationwide Today

Leslie Iwerks Productions and Hearst Corporation, in conjunction with D&E Entertainment, announced today the nationwide theatrical release of CITIZEN HEARST beginning today, March 11 in multiple citie... (more...)

George Lucas: Hamill, Fisher & Ford 'Pretty Much Signed' for STAR WARS Sequel

In a new article published in Bloomberg Businessweek regarding the Disney's recent acquisition of Lucasfilm, George Lucas revealed that Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford had pretty much bee... (more...)

Filmmaking Legend George Lucas to Appear on Syfy's ROBOT COMBAT LEAGUE, 3/12

Syfy welcomes filmmaking legend George Lucas (Star Wars, Indiana Jones) to the arena on an all-new episode of ROBOT COMBAT LEAGUE airing March 12 at 10 PM ET/PT. (more...)

Mark Hamill: The Original STAR WARS Trio is Officially in Talks for EPISODE VII

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill, confirmed the reports that he is in talks for J.J. Abrams' upcoming STAR WARS EPISODE VII. The kicker: Carrie Fisher an... (more...)

Award-Winning Composer John Williams Set for STAR WARS Episode VII?

According to Comingsoon.net, Academy Award winning composer John Williams may be returning for the highly anticipated installment of the STAR WARS Saga. (more...)

Harrison Ford Confirmed for STAR WARS: EPISODE VII?

According to the Latino Review, 'legitimate sources' have confirmed to them exclusively that Harrison Ford has officially signed on for the latest entry in the STAR WARS saga, EPISODE VII. As of now, ... (more...)

Tracy Letts and Kelly Reilly Join LOVE IS STRANGE Indie Film

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts will join Ira Sachs's indie film LOVE IS STRANGE from Parts & Labor, alongside Kelly Reilly, Michael Gambon... (more...)

CITIZEN HEARST to Hit Movie Theaters Nationwide, 3/11

Leslie Iwerks Productions and Hearst Corporation, in conjunction with D&E Entertainment, announced today the nationwide theatrical release of CITIZEN HEARST beginning March 11 in multiple cities, incl... (more...)

VIDEO: Disney to Prep Stand-Alone STAR WARS Flicks in Addition to New Trilogy

In an interview today with CNBC, Walt Disney Pictures' CEO Bob Iger confirmed the stand-alone STAR WARS feature film rumors. For the full interview, check out the video below! (more...)

Disney Planning 'Stand Alone' STAR WARS Feature Films

Ain't It Cool News reports that Disney is planning a slate of 'stand-alone' STAR WARS films which will be unrelated to the new sequel trilogy but will feature characters from the franchise. The first ... (more...)

Photo Flash: Last Night's 44th Annual NAACP Image Awards

The NAACP Image Awards celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film and also honors individuals or groups who promote Social Justice throug... (more...)

CONFIRMED: J.J. Abrams Will Direct STAR WARS: EPISODE VII

After days of rumors, Disney and Lucasfilms have confirmed that J.J. Abrams will officially be directing the upcoming STAR WARS: EPISODE VII. The studios confirmed it today via press release, check ou... (more...)

WGAW Announces 2013 Jean Renoir Award Honorees

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) has named a quartet of iconic Japanese filmmakers - Akira Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, Ryuzo Kikushima, and Hideo Oguni - as honorees of its 2013 Jean Renoir ... (more...)

Michael Gambon, Alfred Molina Sign on for Ira Sachs' LOVE IS STRANGE

Parts & Labor announced today that Sir Michael Gambon and Alfred Molina will star in LOVE IS STRANGE, Independent Spirit Award Nominee Ira Sachs's newest feature. Production is slated to begin in N... (more...)

Ron Howard's WILLOW Set for 25th Anniversary DVD/Blu-ray Release, 3/12

Journey to the far corners of your imagination with Willow, for the first time ever on stunning Blu-ray! Written and produced by George Lucas and directed by Ron Howard, the film tells a timeless fan... (more...)

STAR WARS Autographed Poster Up for Auction at Chenango River Theatre's Winter Gala

A beautifully framed Star Wars poster, autographed by the major stars of the first movie in the series, has just been added as one of the featured items. The poster joins the Springsteen autographed g... (more...)

VIDEO: George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy Talk Lucasfilm, Disney and STAR WARS

George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy's discussion on the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney, as well as new developments for the Star Wars movie franchise, has been released in five parts. Watch them all below!... (more...)

LOVELACE, jOBS, & More Added to 2013 Sundance Film Festival Lineup

Sundance Institute announced today the films selected to screen in the out-of-competition Premieres and Documentary Premieres sections of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, January 17-27 in Park City, S... (more...)