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John Williams Will Probably Be <br />Back For <i>Star Wars: Episode VII</i>  

John Williams Will Probably Be
Back For Star Wars: Episode VII

Director J.J. Abrams indicates that original composer John Williams will likely return to score Star Wars: Episode VII, which arrives in summer 2015.

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Why Embracing Slash <br />is Good for Everybody  

Why Embracing Slash
is Good for Everybody

The reaction of The Avengers star Mark Ruffalo to a “Science Bros,” a homoerotic meme featuring Bruce Banner and Tony Stark, perfectly illustrates the changing attitude of actors, movie studios and TV networks to slash fiction.

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Disney Plans New <i>Star Wars</i> Film Every Summer Beginning in 2015  

Disney Plans New Star Wars Film Every Summer Beginning in 2015

Disney revealed today at CinemaCon that beginning with the 2015 premiere of Star Wars: Episode VII, it will release a Star Wars film every summer, alternating between the new trilogy and the standalone projects.

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Harrison Ford ‘Looking Forward’ <br />to Reprising His <i>Star Wars</i> Role  

Harrison Ford ‘Looking Forward’
to Reprising His Star Wars Role

Harrison Ford reveals that while “It’s not in the bag yet,” he, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher are indeed returning to the roles that made them famous for director J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: Episode VII.

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‘Jedi Mind Meld’? When Nerds <br />Hold Positions of Power  

‘Jedi Mind Meld’? When Nerds
Hold Positions of Power

President Obama’s recent “Jedi mind meld” flub, and his humorous attempt to correct it, reminds us that from the White House to the Pentagon to Buckingham Palace, nerds hold the seats of power and influence.

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<i>Star Wars: The Clone Wars</i> Ending, New Series in Development  

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Ending, New Series in Development

Lucasfilm has announced that, after five seasons, it will “wind down” the hit Star Wars: The Clone Wars, which will be replaced with a new series It will also postpone the release of Star Wars: Detours.

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Another <i>X-Files</i>? Why Some Roles Sink Hooks Into Actors (and Fans)  

Another X-Files? Why Some Roles Sink Hooks Into Actors (and Fans)

The X-Files star David Duchovny, like William Shatner and Carrie Fisher before him, has a love-hate relationship with the franchise that made him famous. Yet now he’s endorsing a third movie, saying, “I’ll play Fox Mulder forever.”

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Lucas ‘Pretty Much’ Confirms Ford, Hamil and Fisher For <i>Star Wars</i>  

Lucas ‘Pretty Much’ Confirms Ford, Hamil and Fisher For Star Wars

Seemingly ending months of uncertainty, George Lucas confirms Lucasfilm was in the “final stages of negotiation” for Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford to appear in Star Wars: Episode VII before the Disney purchase was announced.

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Carrie Fisher Confirms She’ll Play ‘Elderly’ Princess Leia in <i>Star Wars</i>  

Carrie Fisher Confirms She’ll Play ‘Elderly’ Princess Leia in Star Wars

Carrie Fisher leaves no doubt that she’ll reprise her role as Princess Leia in director J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: Episode VII. “I just think she would be just like she was before,” the actress says, “only slower and less inclined to be up for the big battle.” UPDATED!

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Mark Hamill Confirms He’s in Talks <br />For <i>Star Wars: Episode VII</i> Role  

Mark Hamill Confirms He’s in Talks
For Star Wars: Episode VII Role

While emphasizing “that we haven’t signed any contracts,” Mark Hamill confirmed he’s in talks to return as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode VII, which he hopes will be “much more carefree and lighthearted and humorous.”

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Trading ‘Raptors For TIE Fighters,’ Kennedy Leaves <i>Jurassic Park 4</i>  

Trading ‘Raptors For TIE Fighters,’ Kennedy Leaves Jurassic Park 4

Longtime Jurassic Park producer Kathleen Kennedy has left the franchise to focus on her new duties as president of Lucasfilm, her husband Frank Marshall confirmed.

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Rumor: Harrison Ford’s Return <br />to <i>Star Wars</i> is ‘a Done Deal’  

Rumor: Harrison Ford’s Return
to Star Wars is ‘a Done Deal’

Harrison Ford is “officially coming back as Han Solo,” a new report claims. He will be the first of the original Star Wars actors confirmed to be reprising his role in Disney’s new films.

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