Yes, Daisy Ridley is listed as playing “Jaina Solo” on IMDB at the moment. But, as Ridley herself tweeted today, “guys the world and his wife can update IMDB.” Don’t trust it. The only actors we have official character names for are our returning alumni. (And note Carrie Fisher is now listed as only “Leia,” not “Leia Solo.”)
Harrison Ford injures ankle on Episode VII set
Harrison Ford’s ankle was broken Thursday when a door from the Millennium Falcon fell, The Hollywood Reporter claims. Lucasfilm has confirmed an injury, but not the extent or exact cause. The Telegraph reports Saturday that Ford’s wife Callista Flockhart is flying out as the U.K. press piles on that the injury may be worse than we’re hearing.
“Shooting will continue as planned while he recuperates,” Lucasfilm said.
J.J. Abrams, Harrison Ford and Oscar Issac out and about in London
J.J. Abrams, Harrison Ford and Oscar Issac out and about in London. It’s the Daily Mail, so only the pictures are really worth anything, but if you’re on cast watch…
Video: A conversation with Mark Hamill
James Arnold Taylor chats with Mark Hamill at Star Wars Weekends! He chats about his beard (yes, it’s exactly what you think it is,) talks Star Wars, does impressions, and even breaks into the Joker. (via)
In a hurry? Just the Joker/Luke dialogue:
Welcome to the madhouse: Dispatches from the Episode VII cast
The latest cast members make their debut (to us, anyway.)
I can finally say it out loud and proud: I'm going to a galaxy far far away! http://t.co/b39DjEEAzB
— Lupita Nyong'o (@Lupita_Nyongo) June 2, 2014
Thank you for all the wonderful good wishes about Star Wars!!!! I am so excited and so very grateful!! A real dream come true! #overthemoon
— Gwendoline Christie (@lovegwendoline) June 5, 2014
Below the cut, John Boyega is no doubt happy to have two less secrets to keep, someone is now verified, and Bad Robot goes to the Eye. (Oh, and don’t forget J.J. Abrams’ master trolling.)
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Spoilerphobes beware: Possible details on Episode VII sets at Pinewood
Spoilerphobes beware: Possible details on Episode VII sets at Pinewood. These are via the IMDB boards, so not exactly to most solid of original sources, but there are a few things that line up with stuff we’ve actually seen evidence of.
Don’t forget about A Force for Change
Don’t forget about A Force for Change – if you enter by today, you’ll also have a chance to win a trip for two to Celebration Anaheim! Maybe not as great as going to the Episode VII set, but still pretty cool.
Mark Hamill on Disney, Episode VII, fandom and more
Mark Hamill talks Disney, Episode VII, fandom and more. He’ll make his debut Star Wars Weekends appearance later this week in Orlando.
JJ Abrams: “I wish people would stop leaking photos from Episode VII and making ridiculous claims…”
Uh, spoilers behind the cut, if you think the most obvious ‘reveal’ from the TMZ leaks is a spoiler. In any case, I’m pretty sure this counts a confirmation…
Johnamarie Macias on the importance of diversity and repersentation
Johnamarie Macias on the importance of diversity and representation. Since some people took yesterday’s big announcement as an excuse to snipe, Johnamarie takes on several common arguments seen around the Star Wars sites.