Star Wars Bits: Carrie Fisher Talks ‘Episode VII,’ Plus May 4th Celebrations, Bill Hader, Disney Infinity And More
Carrie Fisherdoesn’t give a crap. Ask her about returning forStar Wars Episode VII, and she’ll gladly talk all about it. In this edition ofStar Wars Bits, read her latest quotes as well as the following:
Carrie Fisher, who previously confirmed, then went back on her participation inJ.J. Abrams’Star Wars Episode VII,was at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo this weekend. There she once again confirmed she’d be back for the film and said the following. Thanks to theCalgary HeraldandComing Soon:
May 4th is the unofficialStar WarsDay, due to its linguistic parallel with “May the Force.” Lots of different events get planned on that day and, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, FL, they’re planning a Limited Time Magic event with all kinds of special events: guest appearances parties, exclusive merchandise and more. Read more at theDisney Parksblog. (Oh, and side note, if you may’t make it May 4th,Jeremy BullochandKenny Bakerwill be at Disney onStar Wars Weekend on May 17-19.)
The Disney Blogalso posted this video of the announcement for the “May the 4th Be With You” Festivities at Disney World.DisneylandandAcme Archiveswilldebut some exclusiveStar Warsart at their D Street store on May 4th, such as the Jabba the Hutt piece byMike Kungl, pictured below, and the Princess Leia piece byAmy Mebberson. Read more about each atAcme ArchivesandSuper 7. Online sales will happen atAcme Archives Direct.
Speaking of May 4th,USA Todayspoke to several stars ofReturn of the Jedi, which celebrates its thirtieth anniversary next month. StarsAnthony Daniels, Ian McDiarmidandJeremy Bullochtalked about the experience of making the film and closing out the trilogy. It’s a fun read.
Finally, if you’re looking for something else to do on May 4,Gallery Nucleusat 210 East Main St. Alhambra CA, is doing a fullStar WarsthemedMay the Fourth Be With You Artshow.Read more details here.
George Lucasis using some of his new found billions (thank you Disney) to create a brand new museum, theLucas Cultural Arts Museum. Lucas took a Bay Area stage on Friday to discuss some of what the museum could mean for the area. You can follow updates onFacebook, and read his latest statement onthe official site.
WhenPatton Oswaltisn’triffing on the plottoStar Wars Episode VII, he’s actually thinking about what the new films mean to the world ofStar Wars.Talking to IGNat this weekend’s C2E2, the comedian riffed all about George Lucas' work ethic and retold a story of how Brad Bird would have slightly changedReturn of the Jedi. Read the full quotes at IGN.
This is an old clip, but theGeek Twinsrecently posted it again and I’d never seen it. Here’sBill Haderdoing an insane impression of a Tauntaun onConan.
Disney Infinity, a brand new way to play video games featuring Disney characters,is coming soonand in a new interview, one of Disney’s VPs suggested bothStar WarsandMarvelcharacters could eventually end up in the game. Read more at theDisney Digital Files.
