In the latest edition highlighting an interview of ours we recommend you listen to, we recommend you give our interview with actor Ken Colley a listen.
“Join host Ruari in this guest interview recorded at London Film and Comic Con with actor Ken Colley, best-known for playing Admiral Piett in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, Colonel Kontarsky in Firefox, The Killer in I Hired a Contract Killer, John Snr in Holby Blue, Mr. Baker, Acting Superintendent Shannon and Patrick Houghton in The Bill, Vaughn Chewer and Don Lawson in Holby City, Brian in EastEnders, Brian Jones in Foyle’s War, Frank Tyler in Doctors and the voice of Admiral Piett in Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out. In the interview they talk about whether Ken is enjoying the event so far, how Ken decided he wanted to become an actor, whether Ken takes some pride in knowing that he is the only actor to play the same Imperial Officer (Admiral Piett) in two Star Wars films, whether Ken was surprised at the popularity of Admiral Piett leading George Lucas to bring the character back for Return of the Jedi and the passion of Star Wars fans in general to this day and Ken’s upcoming acting roles and other projects.”
You can listen to the interview below:
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The casting process is reportedly underway for the Han Solo anthology film scheduled for release on May 25th, 2018. Casting director Jeanne McCarthy has reportedly met with or received audition videos from over 2500 actors hoping to land the lead role.
A report from The Hollywood Reporter has suggested some of the names of actors that have thrown themselves into the mix. The report reads as follows:
“Actors who have read in person or auditioned via videotape range from the well-known like Dave Franco (Neighbours, 21 Jump Street, Now you See Me, Young Justice), Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Avengers: Age of Ultron, Godzilla, Kick-Ass films) and Miles Teller (Fantastic Four, Whiplash, Divergent, Insurgent) to the sort-of-known Nick Robinson (Jurassic World) to relative unknowns Leo Howard (Kickin’ It, Conan the Barbarian, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) and Tony Oller (The Purge) and also vary significantly in age. Though sources say the “sweet spot” seems to be the mid-20s, the ages of the contenders span from Chandler Riggs (The Walking Dead) to Hunter Parrish (Weeds) and Rami Malek (Mr. Robot).
Casting directors are not just focusing on American actors, either, considering Landon Liboiron (Hemlock Grove) and English actors Ed Westwick (Gossip Girl, Romeo and Juliet) Tom Felton (Harry Potter films) and Joshua Sasse (Galavant, Frankenstein’s Army) among many, many others.
The casting team is said to be looking for someone who looks at least a bit like a young Ford (now 73, he was 35 when the original Star Wars was released) and can be funny and charming as well as handle the expected action scenes. A few young comedians have been asked to read.
Others who have thrown their hats in the ring include Logan Lerman (Percy Jackson films, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Fury), Ansel Elgort (The Fault in Our Stars) and Jack Reynor (Transformers: Age of Extinction) plus TV faces like Colton Haynes (Arrow, Teen Wolf) and Max Thieriot (Bates Motel).”
Shooting for the film will reportedly begin in January 2017.
Thoughts on this report? Which actor would you like to see play Han Solo in his anthology film?
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has confirmed that a number of exterior scenes for Star Wars Episode VIII will be shot in Mexico.
Scenes for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story have already been filmed in the same country.
Kennedy also revealed two more returning cast members for Episode VIII (following her reveal that Gwendoline Christie’s Captain Phasma would be returning). This is your SPOILER alert warning if you don’t want to know who else is returning.
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Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron) and John Boyega (Finn) are also returning for Episode VIII.
Star Wars Episode VIII is scheduled for release on May 26th, 2017.
Thoughts on this news? Are you excited to see the Episode VIII scenes that will be shot in Mexico?
Ahead of the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens next week, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has confirmed one of the new characters that will return in the franchises eighth instalment.
If you don’t want to know which character will survive be sure to stop reading. This is your SPOILER alert warning.
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Gwendoline Christie’s character Captain Phasma will also appear in Episode VIII. Phasma is rumoured to have a small role in The Force Awakens so it makes sense that she’s sticking around.
The LA Times says the following in their report:
“But you won’t see Phasma tapping out after being carelessly knocked into a sarlacc pit like a wobbly toddler. Kennedy has big plans for Phasma and confirmed that the captain will carry on into the next movie. ‘She’s an important character, a baddie in the best sense of the word.'”
Thoughts on this news? Are you excited to see more of this character in Episode VIII?
Geeks across the globe are ready for the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens next week, but there will be even more to be excited about awaiting them at the screening.
IMAX screenings of The Force Awakens will feature the latest trailers from a number of other highly-anticipated films. American theatres are currently receiving hard drives with a number of trailers to show before The Force Awakens plays.
The package is titled “IMAX Trailer Pack” and includes the latest trailer for v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Captain America: Civil War, Deadpool, Independence Day: Resurgence, The Jungle Book and Warcraft.
Thoughts on this news? Are you excited to see all of these trailers on the big-screen before The Force Awakens begins?
Cate Blanchett (The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit trilogies, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Cinderella, Carol, How To Train Your Dragon) is reportedly in talks with Marvel Studios for a role in Thor: Ragnarok.
Thor: Ragnarok is the third Thor solo film following Thor (2011) and Thor: The Dark World (2013).
No details on which character Blanchett is in talks for are known.
Thor: Ragnarok is scheduled for release on November 3rd, 2017.
Thoughts on this report? Would you like to see Cate Blanchett play a role in Thor: Ragnarok?
Rumours that Marvel and Netflix’s Iron Fist series was being cancelled were recently quashed. Now further good news has arrived as Scott Buck (Dexter, Six Feet Under, Nikki) has been hired as the showrunner of Iron Fist.
A description of the Iron Fist series has also been revealed. The description reads as follows:
“Returning to New York City after being missing for years, Daniel Rand fights against the criminal element corrupting New York City with his incredible kung-fu mastery and ability to summon the awesome power of the fiery Iron Fist.”
Iron Fist will be the final solo series before The Defenders mini-series, consisting if Iron Fist, Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage.
No estimated release date for Iron Fist is currently known.
Thoughts on this news? Are you happy that Scott Buck will be the showrunner of the Iron Fist series?
Ryan Coogler (Creed, Fruitvale Station) has reportedly been hired by Marvel Studios to direct their upcoming Black Panther film.
Both Marvel and Coogler are said to be negotiating a deal.
The Black Panther film is scheduled for release on February 16th, 2018. However, before his solo film the character will appear in Captain America: Civil War, which is scheduled for release on May 6th, 2016.
Thoughts on this report? Would you like to see Ryan Coogler direct the Black Panther film?
The first full trailer for the sequel to 2014’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film has been released, following a teaser that was released during the week.
The title of the sequel has also been confirmed as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.
You can watch the trailer below:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows opens in cinemas on June 3rd, 2016.
Thoughts on the trailer? Are you looking forward to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows?
Following the release of the first trailer for the film, director Bryan Singer has now released a new poster for X-Men: Apocalypse.
The poster features the tagline “Only the Strong Will Survive”. Long-time comic fans will recognise the saying as Apocalypse’s credo in Marvel Comics. The poster shows Apocalypse holding a skull.
X-Men: Apocalypse opens in cinemas on May 27th, 2016.
Thoughts on the poster? Are you excited for X-Men: Apocalypse?
