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Benecio Del Toro wanted for villain role in STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII

By Kervyn Cloete
July 21, 2015
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You have to hand it to Rian “Looper” Johnson. When it comes to Star Wars, the writer/director is somehow managing to out-JJ Abrams JJ Abrams! Despite Abram’s almost-legendary secrecy  with his projects, Star Wars: The Force Awakens experienced a number of high-profile leaks during its production. In contrast, Johnson’s Star Wars: Episode VIII has been so airtight that at the …

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Rumour: Donnie Yen joining STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII

By Kervyn Cloete
July 8, 2015
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If you’ve visited this site for any extended period of time – or even just met me! – you would know that I really don’t need any additional reasons to get excited for a Star Wars movie. Clearly, the universe disagrees though, as its set my fanboy heat a-fluttering with a report from Hong Kong tabloid Apple Daily (via TwitchFilm) …

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First STAR WARS spinoff gets a title and star! Plus, EPISODE VIII writer/director and date confirmed!

By Kervyn Cloete
March 13, 2015
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Well it’s about time, you flarking nerf-herders! After what seemed like an endless barrage of ridiculous rumour after horrible hearsay, we finally have something concrete to report about the first planned Star Wars spinoff solo movie. Up until now, all we’ve known is that Gareth Edwards (Godzilla, Monsters) is helming while Gary Whitta (Book of Eli, After Earth) did a …

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Extras! 19 September 2014

By Kervyn Cloete
September 19, 2014
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Welcome to The Extras! A daily dose of all the smaller movie related news, clips and just plain cool stuff that you might have missed! Last Updated: September 19, 2014

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Extras! 30 July 2014

By Kervyn Cloete
July 30, 2014
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Welcome to The Extras! A daily dose of all the smaller movie related news, clips and just plain cool stuff that you might have missed! Last Updated: July 30, 2014

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LOOPER's Rian Johnson writing/directing STAR WARS: EPISODES VIII and IX

By Kervyn Cloete
June 23, 2014
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The term “nice guys finish last” is usually said in derision, but writer-director Rian Johnson may just be about to turn that sentiment on its head, as his next gig will have him taking over and finishing off a major franchise trilogy. The franchise? Why, just Star Wars, that’s all. According to breaking reports from Deadline on Friday night, Johnson is currently …

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Extras! Ridley Scott may have a Halo, JGL talks Sandman, Shia LaBeouf retires, Lee Daniels has a few pryors, and He-Man could finally be getting some direction! Plus much more!

By Kervyn Cloete
January 13, 2014
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Welcome to The Extras! A daily dose of all the smaller movie related news, clips and just plain cool stuff that you might have missed! Last Updated: January 13, 2014

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Extras! Say goodbye to a Muppets legend, Kimberley Pierce is starting a brand, Cowabunga Will Arnett, Jennifer Garner gets drafted, and Robert Redford is the head of S.H.I.E.L.D?! Plus much more!

By Kervyn Cloete
April 3, 2013
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Welcome to The Extras! A daily dose of all the smaller movie related news, clips and just plain cool stuff that you might have missed! Last Updated: April 3, 2013

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