Star Wars Bits: ‘Force Awakens’ Character Arcs, Grand Moff Tarkin, Boba Fett, Hayden Christensen
This is a really good edition of Star Wars Bits. Rumors, spoilers, video clips, video games, this has it all. Below, read about the following:
Along with the casting news ofFelicity Joneslikely starring inGareth Edwards' 2016Star Wars standalone,The Wrapdropped this nugget into their story:
Chris Weitz is rewriting Gary Whitta’s screenplay, which is rumored to involved Boba Fett’s family.
Is it? That’s the first we’ve heard of this rumor. We’ve heard ofBoba Fettbeing involved before but never anything about his family. Plus, we know about Boba Fett’s family don’t we? Jango Fett? Cloning? Either way, an interesting aside.
This is too funny. A great tweet byStar Wars Episode VIIIwriter/directorRian Johnson.
In his latest investor call, Disney CEOBob Igertalked aboutStar Warstheme parks (read about that here), the factThe Force Awakenstrailer has now been viewed about123 million times, and dropped a tantalizing tease that Disney could in the future discuss a Marvel and Star Wars based"programming bundle"for broadband.
The February 9 episode ofStar Wars Rebelsis calledCall To Actionand will feature a role forGrand Moff Tarkin. You see the photo above, and here’s a clip.
Also of note, the name “Tarkin” might appear again inStar Warslore.Making Star Warsfound something interesting, which may be aspoiler.
This video is so good.IGN talked toNicolas Cageabout his new movieOutcast, which co-starsHayden Christensen, and Cage talked about how much he admired his work in “Uncle George’s” movies. Meaning,Attack of the ClonesandRevenge of the Sith.
Star Warsis coming toMadame TussaudsLondon this May with 16 wax figures of your favorite characters. you’re able to read more about it on theofficial website, watch the video above, and see just a few photos below.
Star Warsfan siteYakfaceposted an image onFacebookof someStar Wars: The Force AwakensSpecial Effects crew gear acquired by a private collector. You can read more at that link, but here’s the image.Humble Bundle, an awesome internet service, is going for the fullStar Warsright now. Donate any amount you want to get a bunch of old schoolStar Warsvideo games. Click the below image for more information and to download.
Last but definitely not least,Making Star Warsis at it again running a massive amount of potentialStar Wars: The Force Awakensspoilers. If you don’t want to read spoilers, you can click away now.
MAJOR SPOILERS FOLLOW
There are two articles in question. Here’sa link to the first one.There they discuss the snow planet in the films, Rey and her role as well as a potential super weapon. This last one is a rumor that keeps popping up over and over and this article has a makes a interesting, cool connection. One that – if it’s true – is as big a spoiler as there is.
The second articleactually expands and bolsters that spoiler a bit. This article is fascinating because not only does it get into big, deep spoilers (like the super weapon stuff) it offers some of the most logical and interesting character descriptions we’ve heard yet, for characters we haven’t heard much about yet.
Among my favorites areDomnhall Gleesonas a Rebel who turned to the Empire when he learned of their plans. The corruptibility of the Rebels is a potentially very rich story to mine for the trilogy, if true. There’s also information on the relationship between Finn, Rey, Poe and some of their parents. Finally, Luke Skywalker’s role in the film, the connection to Kylo Ren and even Rey is discussed. If you’re into this stuff, I highly suggest reading it. We don’t know if it’s true or not, but it’s very entertaining and interesting.Here’s the link.
