In february 2016, at the start of filming, it was confirmed that laura dern and. Produced by lucasfilm, it is the second film in the star wars film series albeit the fifth chronologically and the sequel to star wars 1977. The opening crawl text of every star wars crawl inc the. Apr 07, 2014 disney head honcho alan horns recent confirmation to the hollywood reporter that filming had begun on star wars. Star wars episode 8 filming starts and that solo han. Favreau is no stranger to the star wars galaxy having played roles in both the star wars. The force awakens hasnt hit theaters yet, but director rian johnson is already getting to work on the next film, star wars. Abrams has confirmed a script for the film is complete. The star wars opening crawl is one of the first truly great things about the star wars films. Principal photography was delayed along with the film, which opens december 15, 2017 in.
It is also the secondhighestgrossing star wars film and turned a net profit of. Episode ix has a script in place and the project begins filming at the end of july. We have a script, which is a big deal for me, abrams said on the late show with stephen colbert. Feb 15, 2016 disney releases the first production trailer for star wars. Episode viii will be filmed in the following weeks. Episode viii has entered week two of filming, and we finally have our first set photos. Multiple global locations were used for filming locations during the production of the star wars films to provide the setting for alien planets in the star wars universe most locations were used to shoot principal photography with actors.
Benicio del toro has not only confirmed a role in the next star wars sequel, but hes also revealed when star wars episode 8 shooting will begin in 2016. While not an original movie making concept flash gordon has that claim, we believe it made the idea very popular and is these days is expected as part of the. It was produced by lucasfilm and distributed by walt disney studios motion. Star wars episode 8 cast confirmed as filming starts. Episode viii, the next chapter of the star wars saga. Episode viii has started filming, beginning principal photography as of today, according to a. And production of episode ix, a 2019 release, has also. The last jedi hid a classic star wars easter egg in a. Jon favreaus liveaction star wars television series starts. Star wars, film series created by george lucas that became one of the most successful and influential franchises in movie history. Disney releases the first production trailer for star wars. And production of episode ix, a 2019 release, has also begun.
Abrams brought back the franchise, he did so by filming in 35mm. This is a big development for the sequel trilogy finale, which saw a massive upheaval last year after original director colin trevorrow left due to. Rey daisy ridley was seen standing before luke skywalker mark hamill, ready to start her jedi training after helping to deal an explosive. This is a normal procedure and not surprising at all, considering the drone photos that were leaked lately. This is a big development for the sequel trilogy finale, which saw a massive upheaval last year after original director colin trevorrow left due to creative differences. Star wars episode 8 filming starts and that solo han solo film has a release date set now, too watch star wars. Carrie fisher love will boost her final star wars film. It was produced by lucasfilm and distributed by walt disney.
Rian johnsons the last jedi bucked a lot of longstanding star wars traditions, but one series mainstay wasnt missing from episode viii, as. Star wars 8 officially starts filming, episode 9 in production star wars. With all the behindthescenes shuffling, filming on episode ix has been pushed back to june 2018. Only a few weeks later, weve collated a fresh stack of speculation, confirmation, and hopes and dreams for this next great piece of the star wars saga. Nov 11, 2016 its still years away from now, but star wars episode ix is looking to put an end to the new star wars trilogy with style.
This is yet another sign that filming for the movie starts very soon. Ahead of its december release, heres what we know about. Star wars episode 8 has started filming no, its not a reshoot for the force awakens jackson coley friday 11 sep 2015 3. Star wars episode 8 begins filming this month collider. Mar 22, 2018 hosted by lacey gilleran who has recently joined our official podcast the resistance broadcast, boyega answered several questions about star wars, from his own personal fandom, to his character finns backstory, his interaction with fans, and last but not least episode ix which starts filming in four months. Star wars 8 has officially started filming screen rant. Mar 08, 2018 anthony daniels c3po, has teased on his official twitter account that he has read the story for star wars.
The last jedi, its time to get excited about for episode ix star wars. The force awakens and will continue her epic journey with finn, poe, and. Production on star wars episode 8 is in the home stretch, and star mark hamill has revealed exactly when filming on rian johnsons sequel. I dont know a thing, but i know i start filming in july, he revealed. A flight restriction plan is already underway in some areas in ireland where star wars. Episode viii was originally due for release may 2017, but will now be released that december. When last we left the episode viii rumor mill, the plans stolen by rebel spies included casting rumors, a return to luke skywalkers hideaway, and aerial drone production guards. Hosted by lacey gilleran who has recently joined our official podcast the resistance broadcast, boyega answered several questions about star wars, from his own personal fandom, to his character finns backstory, his interaction with fans, and last but not least episode ix which starts filming in four months. Multiple global locations were used for filming locations during the production of the. The force awakens and will continue her epic journey with finn, poe, and luke skywalker in the next chapter of the continuing star wars saga, star wars. Since the force awakens brilliant reentry two years ago, disney also has found boxoffice success with the first star wars standalone movie.
According to the entertainment site, sources from the star wars production said that filming for the upcoming sequel to the force awakens were completed in july and they are currently in postproduction right now so its safe to say that in episode 8 carrie fisher will still get to delight fans of the epic space saga with her presence but despite that fans of the saga. Set five years after the events of return of the jedi and 25 years prior to the events of the force awakens, it follows the. Episode 9 filming date has been set for july of this year according to director j. Lucasfilm is excited to announce that emmynominated producer and actor jon favreau has signed on to executive produce and write a liveaction star wars series for disneys new directtoconsumer platform.
This article contains potential spoilers star wars. However, it was expected that both mark hamill and carrie fisher would also return for the final movie in the new trilogy, star wars. Apr 09, 2018 star wars is one of the most popular franchises of all time, but its not without out its questionable plot points even when you consider the fact its literally set in space. It is the second installment of the star wars sequel trilogy, following the force awakens 2015, and it is the eighth episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. Just read ep viii and thought id share the story with you because i know you cant wait to hear it too. Episode v the empire strikes back, is a 1980 american epic space opera film directed by irvin kershner and written by leigh brackett and lawrence kasdan, based on a story by george lucas. Laura dern, benicio del toro, kelly marie tran join cast. Star wars episode 8 cast confirmed as filming starts collider. In an interview with leonard maltin prefacing the last vhs release of the star wars trilogy, george lucas said that when he was drafting ideas for star wars, he conceived it as revolving around the fall and redemption of darth vader. Episode 8 has officially started filming, at least according to disney ceo bob iger the sequel to last years megablockbuster the force awakens was originally slated to start. Cameras roll and the cast is confirmed for star wars. Star wars 8 has direct link to rebels tv show set before. Dec 15, 2017 with all the behindthescenes shuffling, filming on episode ix has been pushed back to june 2018.
C3p0s anthony daniels has read the story of star wars. The force awakens could be described as a han solo story given the events of the anticipated sequel, then all signs point to rian johnsons star wars. The epic star wars trio has been spotted in london, where star wars. Episode viii has been teasing fans with tweets and photos from the u. Disney has now concluded its time in croatia as filming for star wars. With daisy ridley, john boyega, oscar isaac, adam driver. The dubrovnik times reported that filming ended yesterday and that the sets are slowly being dismantled and packed away. Though it was recently delayed and wont hit theaters until 2017, star wars. Its still years away from now, but star wars episode ix is looking to put an end to the new star wars trilogy with style. After passing that milestone recently, its no surprise that the jedi knight has kept his word.
The film crew will now head on over to the uk to shoot the majority of the movie at pinewood studios. The yellow text has become an iconic font, copied by many others since the first release. Some of the titles were referenced in other films of the series but none specifically stated the title in their direct films. Star wars is one of the most popular franchises of all time, but its not without out its questionable plot points even when you consider the fact its. Interestingly, last week johnson posted a photo of pinewood shepperton where hes shooting episode viii but took it down within a few hours. Sep 11, 2015 star wars episode 8 has started filming no, its not a reshoot for the force awakens jackson coley friday 11 sep 2015 3. Episode viii the last jedi is a 2017 american epic space opera film written and directed by rian johnson. Nov 17, 2017 star wars actor mark hamill aka luke skywalker promised that if he reached one million followers on twitter hed release a shocking spoiler about episode 8. He also confirmed that the script by him and chris terrio is complete. The star wars film series, which developed into a trilogy of trilogies and which has been rebranded as the skywalker saga, was released beginning with the original trilogy episodes iv, v and vi, 19771983, followed by the prequel trilogy episodes i, ii and iii, 19992005 and the sequel trilogy episodes vii, viii and ix, 20152019. The release date has also been pushed back from may to december 20, 2019. Begun in the 1970s and 80s and resuscitated at the turn of the 21st century, the series advanced the field of special effects and developed into a highly lucrative merchandising industry. John claimed he was in the dark about the plot of episode ix, but he did confirm that hell begin filming later this summer. Star wars episode vii sequel to start shooting at pinewood in.
The surviving members of the resistance face the first order once again, and the legendary conflict between the jedi and the sith reaches its peak bringing the skywalker saga to its end. Episode viii has started filming, disney ceo bob iger revealed during an investor call. Listed below are locations used for filming of the following star wars films. Heres when star wars episode 8 filming ends collider.
A star wars story 2016, this is the first star wars film that has a character from the film saying the title, as luke skywalker says the line i will not be the last jedi. Apr 29, 2014 the epic star wars trio has been spotted in london, where star wars. Star wars episode vii sequel to start shooting at pinewood. Disney head honcho alan horns recent confirmation to the hollywood reporter that filming had begun on star wars. Are luke, leia and han going to be reunited on the big screen. Set five years after the events of return of the jedi and 25 years prior to the events of the force awakens, it follows the title character, the mandalorian bounty hunter. John boyega starts shooting star wars episode ix this summer. May 12, 2016 a flight restriction plan is already underway in some areas in ireland where star wars. Jon favreaus liveaction star wars television series. Episode viii has started principal photography at londons pinewood studios, with the sequel written. Episode viii now filming cameras roll and the cast is confirmed for the next chapter of the star wars saga rey took her first steps into a larger world in star wars.
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