Mark Hamill spotted at Irish pub… Sans beard.
The Force Awakens: More accents, translations, action figure talk and more
We already know what accent John Boyega is using for Finn in The Force Awakens thanks to the toys, but the website of the film’s dialect coach has the answer for Daisy Ridley’s.
→ The German translation of one of Kylo Ren’s recently revealed lines is very interesting.
→ Domhnall Gleeson talks about the General Hux action figure and the First Order with MTV. (A Black Series Hux figure has been spotted on some online retailers.)
→ Episode VIII: Is Benicio del Toro a villain or not? He’s still not sure, I guess. (I have a theory, if you want to ask in the comments.)
Today in rumors: Star Wars saga coming to AMC Theaters? And Netflix?
We first heard back in April that a Star Wars saga marathon in theaters was in the works ahead of The Force Awakens. Today, AMC Theaters tweeted – and quickly deleted – a tease to something that looks very much like that. Man, what is it with these theater chains and social media? Why are they always jumping the gun? Like the previous instances, I doubt AMC will be the only chain to carry marathons.
For those who prefer to watch Star Wars in a more leisurely manner, there was also a rumor originating on Exstreamist that the movies will be coming to Netflix soon, due to some suspicious placeholder pages. ScreenCrush contacted Netflix, who told them that the pages have to do with DVD copies of the film. (Of course.)
Regardless of the evidence – or lack thereof – I have little doubt that both these things will be happening. They’re both publicity gold leading into The Force Awakens, to get Star Wars into the mainstream eye – any way the public wants it.
Mark Hamill denies report that he nearly died on Skellig Michael
Mark Hamill tweeted today that “didn’t so much as stub a toe” on the island, directly contradicting the report that he slipped there during filming for The Force Awakens last year.
Cast and crew for Episode VIII are in the area now – including, presumably, Hamill. His son Nathan has been posting photos from Ireland.
Report: Tickets for The Force Awakens to go on sale October 19th?
Bobby Roberts of Full of Sith has heard that October 19th is the likely day for The Force Awakens tickets to go on sale. He’s heard specifically about Century and Cinemark, but it’s likely the other major (and local) chains will have a similar on-sale date.
He also theorizes that this could be right around the time we get a full trailer…
Spoilerphobes beware: TMZ’s Rogue One set pics
TMZ found Rogue One filming, and naturally, there are pictures. The shots are from the air, so don’t expect anything super detailed, but there are a few possible spoilers if you’re paranoid of that sort of thing.
Rumor: Star Wars Weekends to be retired?
WDW News Today reports that Disney World’s Hollywood Studios may be retiring the popular Star Wars Weekends in 2016. The report does seem a tad premature, the additional permanent stuff (aka Star Wars Land) being several years off. And the Seasons of the Force event (which is also happening, in slightly different form, at Disneyland, is expected in “early 2016,” which doesn’t exactly scream Weekends rebranding.
Star Wars Weekends are currently on the schedule for summer 2016. However, we also expect construction to begin next year on the Star Wars expansion, and that I can certainly see throwing a wrench into the tradition.
However, another thing to consider – the sheer popularity of Star Wars right now. We’ve already seen record numbers for Celebration – is Hollywood Studios seeing higher numbers as well? Do they expect not to need Weekends to draw extra attendance after The Force Awakens?
Star Wars out this week: Star Wars #9, Lando #4
And after a few weeks hanging in the fringes just post-Return of the Jedi, we’re back to the original trilogy era on Wednesday with Star Wars #9 and Lando #4.
No Episode VIII filming on Skelllig Michael today
Filming for Episode VIII that was scheduled to begin on the Irish island of Skelllig Michael has been canceled for the day, the Irish Times reports. High winds and bad weather are making the seas too rough to ferry crew out to the island.
Some crew – including director Rian Johnson – and equipment has already been sighted in the area this weekend.
Report: Mark Hamill narrowly avoided a dangerous fall on Skellig Michael last year
Mark Hamill narrowly avoided a dangerous fall during The Force Awakens filming on Skellig Michael last year, the Times (via the Daily Mail) reports. He was caught by a guide from from the Irish Office of Public Works.
Star Wars crew are returning to the island to film scenes for Episode VIII within the month. (Or even sooner!)