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‘The Batman’ plot wasn’t stolen as judge hits writer who sued with copyright infringement - nypost.com - Manhattan - city Gotham
nypost.com
28.03.2024

‘The Batman’ plot wasn’t stolen as judge hits writer who sued with copyright infringement

didn’t steal the plot for its 2022 blockbuster “The Batman” from a writer who created a story about the Caped Crusader three decades earlier, a federal judge in Manhattan ruled on Wednesday.US District Judge Paul Engelmayer also said the writer Christopher Wozniak infringed copyrights belonging to DC Comics, which employed him as a freelance artist in 1990 when he wrote “The Ultimate Riddle,” later retitled “The Blind Man’s Hat.”“We respectfully disagree with the court’s decision and are considering our next steps,” Wozniak’s lawyer, Terry Parker, said in an email.Wozniak claimed he was “stunned” to learn that “The Batman” was a near copy of “The Ultimate Riddle,” with the Riddler terrorizing a Gotham City beset by crime and controlled by a corrupt banking cartel.But in a 45-page decision, Engelmayer said Wozniak intentionally and without consent lifted material from DC Comics’ works to create his story, which “liberally exploits –indeed, is rife with” Batman characters and plot elements.“The story’s use of the Batman character and the surrounding protected elements is an act of clear and blatant copyright infringement,” the judge wrote.Engelmayer also said key similarities between the works — serial killers who are loners bent on destroying society, villains who taunt pursuers with “clues and riddles,” and moments of “clarity or epiphany” that propel villains to crime — were too commonplace to support Wozniak’s copyright claim.For the latter, the judge in a footnote cited movies including “Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith,” where Anakin Skywalker succumbs to the dark side of the Force and becomes Darth Vader.Engelmayer also rejected Wozniak’s “wholly speculative” claim for how Warner Bros might have gotten

Hayden Christensen thought he was going to lose ‘Star Wars’ role to Leonardo DiCaprio - www.nme.com
nme.com
01.03.2024

Hayden Christensen thought he was going to lose ‘Star Wars’ role to Leonardo DiCaprio

Star Wars franchise to Leonardo DiCaprio – see what he had to say below.Christensen, who was ultimately cast as Anakin Skywalker (and Darth Vader), recently spoke to Empire Magazine about the character, and creator George Lucas’ filmmaking process. Before Christensen was cast as the iconic character, it was revealed that Lucas was talking to several big stars for the role.One such name was Leonardo DiCaprio. Lucas speaking to DiCaprio led Christensen to believe that he had had no shot at landing the role of Anakin.

Hayden Christensen Thought He’d Lose ‘Star Wars’ Role Once He Heard Leonardo DiCaprio Met With Lucasfilm: Playing Anakin ‘Just Wasn’t a Possibility’ - variety.com - George
variety.com
01.03.2024

Hayden Christensen Thought He’d Lose ‘Star Wars’ Role Once He Heard Leonardo DiCaprio Met With Lucasfilm: Playing Anakin ‘Just Wasn’t a Possibility’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director No one was shocked more than Hayden Christensen when he landed the role of Anakin Skywalker in George Lucas’ “Star Wars: Attack of the Clones” and “Star Wars: The Revenge of the Sith.” Christensen was far from the biggest name that Lucasfilm was trying to lure into its galaxy far, far away. When he had heard that Leonardo DiCaprio was being courted, Christensen thought “Star Wars” was a lost cause for him. “I had heard that they’d met with Leonardo and a bunch of other actors,” Christensen recently told Empire magazine.

13 Actors Were in the Running for Hayden Christensen's 'Star Wars' Role (, & an Oscar Winner Reportedly Said No!) - www.justjared.com
justjared.com
19.02.2024

13 Actors Were in the Running for Hayden Christensen's 'Star Wars' Role (, & an Oscar Winner Reportedly Said No!)

Hayden Christensen landed what was Hollywood’s biggest role at the time when he was cast as Anakin Skywalker in 2002′s Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. We have since learned that he beat out some serious A-listers for the role!

Natalie Portman & Hayden Christensen Discuss 'Star Wars' Concerns Ahead of Saga's 25th Anniversary - www.justjared.com - USA
justjared.com
09.02.2024

Natalie Portman & Hayden Christensen Discuss 'Star Wars' Concerns Ahead of Saga's 25th Anniversary

Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman took on two of the most iconic roles in the Star Wars prequel movies.

13 Actors Were Considered for Anakin in 'Star Wars' Before Hayden Christensen Was Cast (An Oscar Winner Reportedly Turned It Down!) - www.justjared.com
justjared.com
25.01.2024

13 Actors Were Considered for Anakin in 'Star Wars' Before Hayden Christensen Was Cast (An Oscar Winner Reportedly Turned It Down!)

Hayden Christensen landed what was Hollywood’s biggest role at the time when he was cast as Anakin Skywalker in 2002′s Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, and he did so after beating out some serious A-listers for the role!

Jodie Foster Confirms Rumor She Was Offered Carrie Fisher's 'Star Wars' Role, Reveals Why She Refused - www.justjared.com
justjared.com
18.01.2024

Jodie Foster Confirms Rumor She Was Offered Carrie Fisher's 'Star Wars' Role, Reveals Why She Refused

Carrie Fisher‘s Star Wars character Princess Leia is one of the most famous heroes of all time. However, the leader of the resistance could have been played by a very different actress: Jodie Foster.

‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 in Development With Creator Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm Confirms - variety.com
variety.com
09.01.2024

‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 in Development With Creator Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm Confirms

Jaden Thompson “Ahsoka” Season 2 is in development with creator Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm has confirmed. The news came with the reveal of the new “Star Wars” film “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” directed by Jon Favreau, which was unveiled Tuesday morning.

‘Star Wars’: Charlie Hunnam Says An “Awkward” Meeting With George Lucas Resulted In Him Not Landing Anakin Role - theplaylist.net
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19.12.2023

‘Star Wars’: Charlie Hunnam Says An “Awkward” Meeting With George Lucas Resulted In Him Not Landing Anakin Role

If you remember, at the turn of the 21st century, the world was being reintroduced to the “Star Wars” franchise through George Lucas’ prequel trilogy. 1999 saw “The Phantom Menace,” which was a massive hit, and it was quickly followed up in 2002 with “Attack of the Clones.” But in between those films, a major casting search was conducted to find the young man who would play Anakin Skywalker, the tragic Jedi who eventually becomes Darth Vader.

Charlie Hunnam almost played Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars - www.nme.com
nme.com
19.12.2023

Charlie Hunnam almost played Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars

Star Wars: Episode II – Attack Of The Clones.The Sons Of Anarchy actor was asked about auditioning for the role during an interview with Entertainment Tonight, where he detailed how he met Star Wars creator George Lucas.“That is true, yeah,” Hunnam replied when asked if he was up for the role. “I had forgotten that until you said that.

Charlie Hunnam Had ‘Very Awkward’ Meeting With George Lucas to Play Anakin Skywalker, Walked Out Knowing ‘I’m Definitely Not’ Getting the Role - variety.com - George - county Lucas
variety.com
18.12.2023

Charlie Hunnam Had ‘Very Awkward’ Meeting With George Lucas to Play Anakin Skywalker, Walked Out Knowing ‘I’m Definitely Not’ Getting the Role

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Charlie Hunnam revealed to Entertainment Tonight while promoting his new film “Rebel Moon” that he was heavily considered to play Anakin Skywalker in George Lucas’ “Star Wars” prequel trilogy. While child actor Jake Lloyd played Anakin in 1999’s “The Phantom Menace,” a time jump for 2002’s “Attack of the Clones” and 2005’s “Revenge of the Sith” required Lucas to cast an older actor as Anakin. Hayden Christiansen won the part, but Hunnam said he also met Lucas in person to discuss the role.

13 Actors Were Considered to Play Anakin in 'Star Wars' Before Hayden Christensen Was Cast (An A-Lister Reportedly Turned the Offer Down!) - www.justjared.com
justjared.com
17.12.2023

13 Actors Were Considered to Play Anakin in 'Star Wars' Before Hayden Christensen Was Cast (An A-Lister Reportedly Turned the Offer Down!)

Hayden Christensen landed what was Hollywood’s biggest role at the time when he was cast as Anakin Skywalker in 2002′s Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, and he did so after beating out some serious A-listers for the role!

Charlie Hunnam Reveals the 'Star Wars' Role He Was Up For & What Happened - www.justjared.com
justjared.com
17.12.2023

Charlie Hunnam Reveals the 'Star Wars' Role He Was Up For & What Happened

Charlie Hunnam almost played a key role in the Star Wars franchise.

Natalie Portman recalls King Charles awkwardly asking her if she was in original ‘Star Wars’ - nypost.com - Hollywood
nypost.com
05.12.2023

Natalie Portman recalls King Charles awkwardly asking her if she was in original ‘Star Wars’

forced to keep her cool when King (then-Prince) Charles mistakenly thought she was in the original “Star Wars” films from the 1970s and ’80s.The Oscar winner, 42, recalled meeting the royal, 75, at the 1999 London premiere of “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” on a recent episode of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.”Portman recounted the galactic incident on the Bravo chat show, saying: “I remember Prince Charles asked me — he was then Prince Charles — if I was in the originals.”“I was like, ‘I’m 18,'” she joked. “But he was very friendly.”The “May December” star portrayed Padmé Amidala in the space opera prequel.She further described the “amazing” experience shooting the flick, telling Cohen, 55, “It was the first time I had shot digitally.The Long Island native went on: “I don’t think anyone was shooting that way then.

Star Wars: Top Five Lightsaber Duels in the Franchise - www.hollywoodnewsdaily.com
hollywoodnewsdaily.com
28.11.2023

Star Wars: Top Five Lightsaber Duels in the Franchise

Star Wars is a franchise that has so many iconic battles. The galaxy far far away is known for its weapons, mainly the Lightsaber. The battles between the Sith and the Jedi are legendary tales of good and evil.

Dave Filoni Named Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer; “Exploring Possible Second Season” Of ‘Ahsoka’ - deadline.com - Pennsylvania - Lebanon
deadline.com
21.11.2023

Dave Filoni Named Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer; “Exploring Possible Second Season” Of ‘Ahsoka’

Disney+ Star Wars series architect Dave Filoni has been named Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm.

Fans delighted at Anakin Skywalker cameo in latest ‘Ahsoka’ episode: “Probably the best shot I have ever seen in Star Wars” - www.nme.com
nme.com
13.09.2023

Fans delighted at Anakin Skywalker cameo in latest ‘Ahsoka’ episode: “Probably the best shot I have ever seen in Star Wars”

Ahsoka.In the newest episode of the Star Wars spin-off TV series, Hayden Christensen made a return as his beloved character, to the joy of fans.One fan described Anakin’s entrance through the haze and transition into Darth Vader as “probably the best shot I have ever seen in Star Wars,” with another saying: “Anakin Skywalker referencing his son Luke Skywalker to Ahsoka meant everything to me.”#AHSOKA this is probably the best shot i have ever seen in star wars.

Anakin’s Reunion with Ahsoka in the World between Worlds Explained - www.hollywoodnewsdaily.com - USA - Lucasfilm
hollywoodnewsdaily.com
06.09.2023

Anakin’s Reunion with Ahsoka in the World between Worlds Explained

The Ahsoka series has brought a new hope to Star Wars fans after some controversies with the sequels and some other TV shows. In the latest episode of Ahsoka, fans got to experience one of the greatest mysteries the Force has to offer. That being the World Between Worlds of course.

‘Ahsoka’ First Episode Draws 1.2M Households, Even With ‘Andor’ But Off From ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ - deadline.com
deadline.com
29.08.2023

‘Ahsoka’ First Episode Draws 1.2M Households, Even With ‘Andor’ But Off From ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

EXCLUSIVE: Samba TV reports that the Live+5 day viewership for the first episode of Disney+/Lucasfilm’s new series Ahsoka drew 1.2M households.

‘Ahsoka’ Recap: I Am Jedi, Hear Me Roar - deadline.com
deadline.com
23.08.2023

‘Ahsoka’ Recap: I Am Jedi, Hear Me Roar

Spoiler Alert: The following contains details about the first two episodes of Disney+/Lucasfilm’s Ahsoka, “Master and Apprentice” and “Toil and Trouble”.

‘Ahsoka’ Explained: What to Know From the ‘Star Wars’ Universe, From Ezra to Thrawn and Beyond - variety.com - Beyond
variety.com
22.08.2023

‘Ahsoka’ Explained: What to Know From the ‘Star Wars’ Universe, From Ezra to Thrawn and Beyond

Star Wars” to streaming in a way that would satisfy lifelong fans without alienating anyone who has never before traveled to a galaxy far, far away. In many ways, that mission faces its greatest challenge with the newest “Star Wars” show, “Ahsoka.” Technically a spin-off of Rosario Dawson’s performance as former Jedi Ahsoka Tano on “The Mandalorian” and “The Book of Boba Fett,” the show is really a sequel to two “Star Wars” animated shows: “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and “Star Wars Rebels.” Taken together, these shows, which ran from 2008 to 2020, span 208 episodes of TV, and roughly cover the events between “Star Wars: Attack of the Clones” and “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” (on “Clone Wars”) and “Revenge of the Sith” and “Star Wars: A New Hope” (on “Rebels”).

‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ Is a Transcendent Experience for Lifelong Fans: TV Review - variety.com
variety.com
22.08.2023

‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ Is a Transcendent Experience for Lifelong Fans: TV Review

Aramide Tinubu Fans of the animated series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and “Star Wars: Rebels” will undoubtedly feel redeemed amid the arrival of Disney+’s latest “Star Wars” entry, “Ahsoka.” Set in the same timeframe as the third chapter of “The Mandalorian,” this new eight-episode series follows ex-Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson). After surviving the Jedi purge and being rescued from the clutches of her former master, Darth Vader (aka Anakin Skywalker), Ahsoka finds herself on a quest to save the fragile New Republic. Having “The Mandalorian,” “The Book of Boba Fett” and the gorgeously dark “Andor” under their belts, LucasFilm has hit its stride when it comes to live-action “Star Wars” entries.

Ahsoka: What You Need to Know before the Series Premiere - www.hollywoodnewsdaily.com - Lucasfilm
hollywoodnewsdaily.com
21.08.2023

Ahsoka: What You Need to Know before the Series Premiere

Ahsoka Tano! A very prominent name in the Star Wars canon, and for good reason. From being Anakin Skywalker’s padawan to fighting the most powerful Sith Lords of her time. Ahsoka is finally getting her own TV series! Hollywood News Daily has everything fans need to know before watching Star Wars: Ahsoka.One of the biggest questions is when does Ashoka take place? Thanks to Star Wars: The Mandalorian we have a pretty solid idea.

‘Ahsoka’ merchandise appears to spoil ‘Star Wars’ character’s surprise return - www.nme.com
nme.com
19.08.2023

‘Ahsoka’ merchandise appears to spoil ‘Star Wars’ character’s surprise return

Disney+ series Ahsoka appears to have leaked a surprise about the return of a Star Wars character. Spoilers below.The new Star Wars series, which is set for release on streaming on August 22, sees Rosario Dawson reprise her role as the titular Jedi after making her live-action debut in The Mandalorian season 2.The series follows Ahsoka as she wanders the galaxy in search of the villain Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen, reprising his voice role from Rebels).

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Director Reveals Biggest Challenges of ‘Star Wars’ Series, Hints at Season 2: There Are ‘More Stories to Be Told’ - variety.com
variety.com
18.08.2023

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Director Reveals Biggest Challenges of ‘Star Wars’ Series, Hints at Season 2: There Are ‘More Stories to Be Told’

Jaden Thompson It’s not every day a director works on a series with a built-in legion of multigenerational fans ready to binge each episode and dissect every scene. Deborah Chow, who helmed all six episodes of Disney+’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” experienced exactly that. The limited series, which Chow also executive produced, centers on the titular Jedi (Ewan McGregor) and former mentor to Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen) and is set between the two “Star Wars” trilogies.

New ‘Ahsoka’ trailer teases return of Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker - www.nme.com
nme.com
14.08.2023

New ‘Ahsoka’ trailer teases return of Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker

Disney+‘s upcoming Star Wars series Ahsoka has been released, and teases the return of Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker.In the teaser trailer, titled ‘Force’, a shot of Anakin Skywalker from 2022’s Obi-Wan Kenobi series flashes across the screen before Skywalker’s voice is heard giving advice to Ahsoka.“In this war, you will face more than just droids. As your master, it’s my responsibility to prepare you.

New 'Star Wars: Ahsoka' Trailer Hints At Hayden Christensen Return as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader - Watch! - www.justjared.com
justjared.com
14.08.2023

New 'Star Wars: Ahsoka' Trailer Hints At Hayden Christensen Return as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader - Watch!

Ahsoka is seemingly confirming that Anakin Skywalker is involved in the newest Star Wars series!

Building the ‘Star Wars’ Universe on TV: Inside the Making of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi,’ ‘Andor’ and ‘The Mandalorian’ - variety.com
variety.com
11.08.2023

Building the ‘Star Wars’ Universe on TV: Inside the Making of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi,’ ‘Andor’ and ‘The Mandalorian’

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Ever since 1977, Star Wars has been a franchise with recognizable aesthetics: The distinctive hum of a lightsaber. Rusty armor and billowing capes on the costumes. The iconic Millennium Falcon.

Star Wars: Ahsoka May Make Changes To Return Of The Jedi - www.hollywoodnewsdaily.com - Lucasfilm
hollywoodnewsdaily.com
25.07.2023

Star Wars: Ahsoka May Make Changes To Return Of The Jedi

Star Wars Ahsoka might be Dave Filoni’s best chance to make this change to Return Of The Jedi. The rumors of Captain Rex making his live-action debut in this upcoming series would be the key to making this small but important change. Filoni has a deep connection to these characters through his time working on The Clone Wars with George Lucas.

Grand Admiral Thrawn Makes Live-Action ‘Star Wars’ Debut in New ‘Ahsoka’ Trailer - variety.com
variety.com
11.07.2023

Grand Admiral Thrawn Makes Live-Action ‘Star Wars’ Debut in New ‘Ahsoka’ Trailer

Charna Flam Disney+ has released a new trailer for the upcoming “Star Wars” series, “Ahsoka,” providing fans a look at the series’ villain, Grand Admiral Thrawn. It was announced in April at the Star Wars Celebration fan convention, that Lars Mikkelsen would be set to reprise his role as the “Star Wars” villain and embody the character in the live-action series. Thrawn was originally created by author Timothy Zahn as part of a series of 1990s Star Wars novels chronicling the events following 1983’s “Return of the Jedi,” and he quickly became a fan-favorite character. However, after Disney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012, Thrawn’s character was removed from the official “Star Wars” canon. Then in 2016, Dave Filoni revived the character and brought him back into a galaxy far, far away after adding him to the “Star Wars Rebels” animated series. Throughout the show, Mikkelsen voiced the character.

Diego Luna On His Super Secret Audition For ‘Rogue One’: ‘It Was The First Time Such Secrecy Happened Around Anything I Was Going To Be Part Of’ - etcanada.com
etcanada.com
08.06.2023

Diego Luna On His Super Secret Audition For ‘Rogue One’: ‘It Was The First Time Such Secrecy Happened Around Anything I Was Going To Be Part Of’

The intergalactic worlds of “Star Wars” collided as Hayden Christensen and Diego Luna sit down for a conversation in Variety‘s Actors-on-Actors series.

Diego Luna and Hayden Christensen Fan Out: ‘Star Wars’ Secrets, Lightsaber Bruises and the Franchise Bringing ‘Freedom’ and ‘Financial Stability’ - variety.com - Britain - Spain - London - Los Angeles - county Luna - Canada - George
variety.com
08.06.2023

Diego Luna and Hayden Christensen Fan Out: ‘Star Wars’ Secrets, Lightsaber Bruises and the Franchise Bringing ‘Freedom’ and ‘Financial Stability’

Hayden Christensen and Diego Luna have never met, but as Christensen puts it, they’ve occupied the “same galaxy” for years. Christensen rocketed from teenage obscurity in Canada when George Lucas cast him as Anakin Skywalker for 2002’s “Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones” and 2005’s “Revenge of the Sith,” which chronicled the young Jedi’s transformation into the iconic villain Darth Vader. The Mexican-born Luna — who rose to prominence in Alfonso Cuarón’s 2001 coming-of-age masterpiece “Y tu mamá también” — joined “Star Wars” for 2016’s “Rogue One,” a prequel about the band of rebel spies, led by Luna’s Cassian Andor, that steal the plans for the Death Star.

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