Star Wars

Lucasfilm and Walt Disney have confirmed that that J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII, the first of a new trilogy of Star Wars films. The confirmation follows days of online speculation and rumour. In a statement the two studios said Abrams will be directing the film which will be written by Academy Award-winning…

Actor David Tennant discusses Spies of Warsaw, a thrilling spy story set in Poland, Paris, London and Berlin in the years leading up to the Second World War

Lucasfilm has confirmed that Toy Story 3 writer Michael Arndt will write the screenplay for the new Star Wars film. News of Arndt’s follows Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm last month. Star Wars Executive Producer Kathleen Kennedy and creator George Lucas have begun story conferences with Arndt. Arndt won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for…

Star Wars creator George Lucas discusseds the sale of his Lucasfilm production company and the future of the franchise.

Star Wars creator George Lucas has sold his Lucasfilm production company to Walt Disney. Disney have announced plans for a seventh Star Wars film which will be released in 2015. As well as Lucasfilm, Disney will gain ownership of LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound. The deal is worth $4.05 billion, with Disney paying around…

Out next week from DK, Star Wars: The Old Republic Encyclopedia is the essential reference guide for any player of The Old Republic game. Created in full-collaboration with LucasArts and Lucasfilm, the hardback book offers a unique and in-depth look at the turbulent times of the ever-expanding galaxy of The Old Republic. The book includes…