Posts Tagged ‘Episode IX’

J.J. Abrams Returning To Write & Direct Episode IX
12 Sep. 2017

J.J. Abrams Returning To Write & Direct Episode IX


It didn’t take long for Lucasfilm to find a replacement for Colin Trevorrow on Episode IX, and it is a familiar face, as J.J. Abrams will be returning to close out the sequel trilogy as writer and director. The announcement was made over at StarWars.com with the following statement from Kathleen Kennedy: It has also […]

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11 Sep. 2017

Rian Johnson Talks About Who Will Direct Episode IX & Shares New Episode VIII Details


While doing a press event in Japan, Rian Johnson was asked about his thoughts on directing Episode IX now that Colin Trevorrow is no longer on the project, and as of right now, it sounds like he is not really putting himself in consideration to direct it. His answer to that question was, “It was […]

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Episode 97: Porg Gullet
08 Sep. 2017

Episode 97: Porg Gullet


Whenever in doubt, Porg Gullet will know the truth! And there are certainly some questions we are asking on this latest episode, as another Star Wars movie loses its director with the departure of Colin Trevorrow on Episode IX. But there are still plenty of exciting news to discuss as well, including new details on […]

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Colin Trevorrow No Longer Directing Episode IX
05 Sep. 2017

Colin Trevorrow No Longer Directing Episode IX


Unfortunately it has happened again. Another “Star Wars” film has lost it’s director, as Lucasfilm has officially announced that they and Colin Trevorrow are parting ways on Episode IX. Here is the official statement from StarWars.com: This is really disappointing. As a big fan of what he did with “Jurassic World,” I was looking forward […]

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Episode 96: Kenobis, Skywalkers and Randos
21 Aug. 2017

Episode 96: Kenobis, Skywalkers and Randos


We got lots of Episode VIII info and images from Entertainment Weekly recently, so it’s time for a new massive episode to dissect all the new Last Jedi goodness! We analyze and speculate on all the new reveals and teases, plus discuss the rumored development of the next standalone film! https://pinecast.com/listen/f0195692-9a48-4411-ad36-2ec72cce6613.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]

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Jack Thorne To Write Episode IX
01 Aug. 2017

Jack Thorne To Write Episode IX


(Update: Rian Johnson took to twitter to make a small correction on The Hollywood Reporter story, saying he did not write a treatment for Episode IX) Small correction: I did not write a treatment for IX. — Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) August 1, 2017 The Hollywood Reporter has just dropped some new Episode IX news today, […]

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Kathleen Kennedy Talks With Vanity Fair About The Future Of Star Wars
25 May. 2017

Kathleen Kennedy Talks With Vanity Fair About The Future Of Star Wars


Vanity Fair had the chance to do an interview with Kathleen Kennedy earlier this year as part of their “The Las Jedi” issue, and in that interview she shared some new details about what’s going on at Lucasfilm right now in regards to what they’re going to do next after Episode IX, and how the […]

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Episode 91: Battlefront II Memes
28 Apr. 2017

Episode 91: Battlefront II Memes


We’re back for our second Star Wars Celebration Orlando recap episode, and joining us for all the fun on this one is our good friend Paul Hermann! We talk about the amazing 40th Anniversary panel, give more speculation on The Last Jedi trailer, and have a major geek out session about all the awesome features […]

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Episode IX Release Date Announced
25 Apr. 2017

Episode IX Release Date Announced


Disney and Lucasfilm have announced when we will see the conclusion of the sequel trilogy, as they have set a release date for Episode IX. Episode IX will hit theaters on May 24th, 2019. They also announced a new release date for the fifth Indiana Jones movie, which will now come out on July 10, […]

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Report That Lucasfilm Will Meet This Month On How To Handle Leia’s Story
05 Jan. 2017

Report That Lucasfilm Will Meet This Month On How To Handle Leia’s Story


Fans everywhere are sill mourning the tragic loss of Carrie Fisher from last week. And while that sadness continues to be felt by everyone, the sad reality is that Disney and Lucasfilm have to decide on how to move forward with Leia’s story for Episodes VIII and IX. In an article over at The Hollywood […]

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