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Val Kilmer Was Forced to Pull Out of Disney+’s ‘Willow’ Series at the Last Minute: We ‘Want Madmartigan Back’ - www.usmagazine.com
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30.11.2022

Val Kilmer Was Forced to Pull Out of Disney+’s ‘Willow’ Series at the Last Minute: We ‘Want Madmartigan Back’

Nearly a fairy tale ending. Val Kilmer wanted to reprise the role of Madmartigan for the Willow reboot series — but was forced to pull out at the last minute.

‘Willow’ Star Warwick Davis Calls Out Disney for Pulling Show Off Disney+, Tells Studio to Answer Fans Asking Where to Stream It: ‘Embarrassing’ - variety.com - county Davis
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16.10.2023

‘Willow’ Star Warwick Davis Calls Out Disney for Pulling Show Off Disney+, Tells Studio to Answer Fans Asking Where to Stream It: ‘Embarrassing’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Warwick Davis is the face of the “Willow” franchise, which kicked off in 1988 with Ron Howard’s fantasy film and continued with the short-lived Disney+ sequel series in 2022. Disney canceled the television series after only one eight-episode season, and then it pulled the show off of Disney+ entirely for cost-cutting measures. Davis is now calling out Disney on X (formerly Twitter), asking the studio in a recent post to answer the many fans wondering why they can no longer watch the show via streaming.

‘Willow’ Will Not Return for Season 2 at Disney+ - variety.com - county Davis - Beyond
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15.03.2023

‘Willow’ Will Not Return for Season 2 at Disney+

Joe Otterson TV Reporter The “Willow” TV series is done after just one season at Disney+, Variety has confirmed. The news comes around two months after the high fantasy series aired its eighth and final episode, with the show having debuted in November 2022 and airing until January 2023. “Willow” continued the story of the film of the same name, with Warwick Davis returning for the series in the title role of Willow Ufgood. The show was originally reported as being in the works at Disney+ back in 2019 and ordered to series in late 2020. Along with Davis, the cast of the show included Ruby Cruz, Erin Kellyman, Ellie Bamber, Tony Revolori, Amar Chadha-Patel, Dempsey Bryk, and Joanne Whalley. The official logline for the series states “In a magical world where brownies, sorcerers, trolls, and other mystical creatures flourish, the adventure continues, as an unlikely group of heroes set off on a dangerous quest to places far beyond their home, where they must face their inner demons and come together to save their world.”

‘Willow’ Canceled After One Season On Disney+ - deadline.com - county Davis
deadline.com
15.03.2023

‘Willow’ Canceled After One Season On Disney+

EXCLUSIVE: There will be no second season of Willow, Disney+’s live-action original series based on the 1988 fantasy film directed by Ron Howard. The news comes two months after the eight-episode first season of the show, which served as a sequel to the classic movie, ended its run on the streaming platform.

‘Solo’ Co-Writer Wants To Revisit Emilia Clarke’s Qi’ra & Would Like Lucasfilm To Embrace ‘Star Wars’ Specials Ala ‘Werewolf By Night’ - theplaylist.net - Lucasfilm
theplaylist.net
03.12.2022

‘Solo’ Co-Writer Wants To Revisit Emilia Clarke’s Qi’ra & Would Like Lucasfilm To Embrace ‘Star Wars’ Specials Ala ‘Werewolf By Night’

We’re still buzzing after the season one finale of Tony Gilroy’s fantastic “Star Wars” series “Andor,” a prequel taking place before the events of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” One of the more well-written and executed modern “Star Wars” projects that showed that there were still some untapped places that creatives could explore within the universe that feel fresh and exciting.

‘Willow’ Review: No Magic In The World Can Save This Underdeveloped Legacy Sequel - theplaylist.net - George - county Davis - county Lucas
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30.11.2022

‘Willow’ Review: No Magic In The World Can Save This Underdeveloped Legacy Sequel

Based on a story conceived by George Lucas in 1972, Ron Howard’s 1988 epic fantasy film “Willow,” starring Val Kilmer and Warwick Davis, topped off a decade of stellar high fantasy films. The two played the charming mercenary Madmartigan and a farmer (and aspiring sorcerer) named Willow.

‘Willow’: Jonathan Kasdan Says Val Kilmer Had To Be Written Out Of Reboot Due To COVID Concerns - theplaylist.net - county Davis
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29.11.2022

‘Willow’: Jonathan Kasdan Says Val Kilmer Had To Be Written Out Of Reboot Due To COVID Concerns

If you’re a fan of Ron Howard’s fantasy film, “Willow,” you’re probably someone who enjoys the chemistry between the title character, played by Warwick Davis, and his cohort on the adventure, Madmartigan, played by Val Kilmer. The 1988 film was positioned right in the sweet spot of Val Kilmer’s career, where he was emerging as one of the biggest and most charismatic stars on the planet, following films like “Top Gun,” “Real Genius,” and “Top Secret.” So, with “Willow” getting a reboot on Disney+ this week, fans were probably hoping to see Kilmer reprise his role.

‘Willow’ Series Trailer: Lucasfilm Returns To The World Of Magic On November 30 [D23 Expo] - theplaylist.net - county Davis - Lucasfilm
theplaylist.net
10.09.2022

‘Willow’ Series Trailer: Lucasfilm Returns To The World Of Magic On November 30 [D23 Expo]

Director Ron Howard’s 1988 film “Willow” allowed Lucasfilm to play within the world of sword and sorcery. Warwick Davis, who as a young lad played a main Ewok in “Star Wars: Return of The Jedi,” got to fill the role of underdog hero. Decades later, a sequel series is headed to Disney+ courtesy of Jonathan Kasdan, the co-writer of “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” The new series will also bring back Davis in the role of the titular magician as a group of young heroes need his help.

‘Willow': Christian Slater Joins the Disney+ Sequel Series in New Trailer - thewrap.com - county Davis - Beyond
thewrap.com
10.09.2022

‘Willow': Christian Slater Joins the Disney+ Sequel Series in New Trailer

Disney released a new trailer for the “Willow” Disney+ series at D23 on Saturday, offering a closer look at the continuation of the fantasy story and revealing that Christian Slater has joined the cast.The film is a continuation of the 1988 film directed by Ron Howard, which followed an aspiring magician (Warwick Davis) from a Nelwyn village and an infant girl destined to unite the realms, who together helped destroy an evil queen and banish the forces of darkness. Now, in a magical world where brownies, sorcerers, trolls, and other mystical creatures flourish, the adventure continues, as an unlikely group of heroes set off on a dangerous quest to places far beyond their home, where they must face their inner demons and come together to save their world.“I love the fantasy, the sci-fi, getting to be a part of this show was, I’ll be honest with you, an absolute dream come true,” Slater said on the D23 stage. “Getting to work with [Warwick] was great.

Jonathan Kasdan Says Jon Favreau Might Be The Key To ‘Solo’ Characters Reappearing In ‘Star Wars’ - theplaylist.net
theplaylist.net
03.06.2022

Jonathan Kasdan Says Jon Favreau Might Be The Key To ‘Solo’ Characters Reappearing In ‘Star Wars’

Just over four years ago, “Solo: A Story Wars Story” hit theaters to muted praise and middling box-office numbers. In fact, “Solo” is the lowest-grossing “Star Wars” film to date, so by all accounts, if Kathleen Kennedy and the rest of Lucasfilm don’t consider the movie failure, fans, pundits, and nearly everyone else, definitely do.

Val Kilmer will not return in ‘Willow’ series - www.nme.com - county Maverick - county Davis
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01.06.2022

Val Kilmer will not return in ‘Willow’ series

Disney+ series Willow, according to reports.Following the Star Wars Celebration panel last Thursday (May 26), reports circulated that the actor would reprise his role from the 1988 fantasy film in the upcoming series. According to Entertainment Weekly however, the reports were inaccurate and Kilmer will not be starring in the show.The actor, who recently featured in Top Gun: Maverick in a small role, has struggled with his speech following a two-year battle with throat cancer.Kilmer’s character Madmartigan will be featured in the series in some capacity.

Val Kilmer's Madmartigan Character Will Be Part Of Disney+ 'Willow' Series - www.justjared.com - county Davis
justjared.com
28.05.2022

Val Kilmer's Madmartigan Character Will Be Part Of Disney+ 'Willow' Series

Val Kilmer is set to have a big part in the upcoming Willow series on Disney+.

Val Kilmer Will Return As Madmartigan In ‘Willow’ TV Series, Show Creators Say - etcanada.com - California - county Davis
etcanada.com
28.05.2022

Val Kilmer Will Return As Madmartigan In ‘Willow’ TV Series, Show Creators Say

Val Kilmer will join “Willow,” the TV sequel to the 1988 cult classic movie of the same name, reprising the role of Madmartigan, according to the show’s creators.

‘Willow’ Series Gets November Premiere Date, Teaser Trailer, First-Look Photos From Disney+ - deadline.com - county Davis
deadline.com
26.05.2022

‘Willow’ Series Gets November Premiere Date, Teaser Trailer, First-Look Photos From Disney+

Disney+ said Thursday that Willow, its live-action original series based on the 1988 fantasy film directed by Ron Howard, will premiere on November 30.

‘Willow’ Trailer: Warwick Davis Returns for Disney+ Sequel Series (Video) - thewrap.com - city Anaheim - county Davis
thewrap.com
26.05.2022

‘Willow’ Trailer: Warwick Davis Returns for Disney+ Sequel Series (Video)

Disney+ released the first teaser trailer for Lucasfilm and Imagine Entertainment’s “Willow,” a new live-action fantasy adventure series that serves as a continuation of the classic 1988 feature film, at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim on Thursday. “There is a story of a child, destined to be an empress,” the voiceover on the trailer begins. “And the unlikely hero who would protect her.”The story began in the Ron Howard-directed film with an aspiring magician (Warwick Davis) from a Nelwyn village and an infant girl destined to unite the realms, who together helped destroy an evil queen and banish the forces of darkness. Now, in a magical world where brownies, sorcerers, trolls, and other mystical creatures flourish, the adventure continues, as an unlikely group of heroes set off on a dangerous quest to places far beyond their home, where they must face their inner demons and come together to save their world“There is a balance between all things: light and shadow, good and evil,” Davis, who will reprise his role as Willow Ufgood says.

‘Indiana Jones 5’ Lands June 2023 Release Date, Gets First Look Image - thewrap.com - Indiana
thewrap.com
26.05.2022

‘Indiana Jones 5’ Lands June 2023 Release Date, Gets First Look Image

TheWrap first reported.Jonathan Kasdan (“Solo: A Star Wars Story”) was recently brought on to edit the script after original screenwriter David Koepp, who penned 2008’s “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” exited the project.

Willow’ Disney+ Series Drops First Trailer, Sets November Premiere Date - variety.com - county Davis - city Easttown
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26.05.2022

Willow’ Disney+ Series Drops First Trailer, Sets November Premiere Date

J. Kim Murphy Lucasfilm has released the first trailer for “Willow,” the Disney+ series that serves as a sequel to the 1988 fantasy film of the same name.The company revealed the first look during its Star Wars Celebration event, with star Warwick Davis, Jonathan Kasdan and the original film’s director Ron Howard, as well as some of the film’s all-star cast, were on hand to make the big announcement, alongside Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. “It’s a dream to return to this character,” Davis said onstage.

‘Willow’: Amer Chadha-Patel To Star In Disney+ Series - deadline.com - county Davis
deadline.com
26.04.2021

‘Willow’: Amer Chadha-Patel To Star In Disney+ Series

EXCLUSIVE: Amer Chadha-Patel (Doom: Annihilation) has landed a male lead opposite Ellie Bamber, Ruby Cruz and Erin Kellyman in Willow, Disney+ and Lucasfilm’s upcoming TV series follow-up to the 1988 fantasy movie, with the film’s star Warwick Davis reprising his title role, I have learned. Lucasfilm declined comment.

Tony Revolori In Talks For ‘Willow’ Series On Disney+ - deadline.com - county Davis
deadline.com
27.01.2021

Tony Revolori In Talks For ‘Willow’ Series On Disney+

EXCLUSIVE: Spider-Man franchise’s Tony Revolori is in negotiations for a lead role opposite Ellie Bamber, Cailee Spaeny and Erin Kellyman in Willow, Disney+ and Lucasfilm’s upcoming TV series follow-up to the 1988 fantasy movie, with the film’s star Warwick Davis reprising his title role, I have learned.

Cailee Spaeny, Ellie Bamber & Erin Kellyman Join Warwick Davis In ‘Willow’ Series Coming To Disney+ - theplaylist.net - county Davis
theplaylist.net
30.11.2020

Cailee Spaeny, Ellie Bamber & Erin Kellyman Join Warwick Davis In ‘Willow’ Series Coming To Disney+

It’s been a long time coming for the new Disney+ series, “Willow.” After being teased for years, last month, it was revealed that Jonathan Kasdan’s highly-anticipated streaming sequel series to the classic fantasy film, “Willow,” is not only moving forward at Disney but Jon M. Chu is attached to direct.

‘Willow’: Erin Kellyman, Cailee Spaeny & Ellie Bamber Poised To Star In Disney+ Series - deadline.com - county Davis
deadline.com
30.11.2020

‘Willow’: Erin Kellyman, Cailee Spaeny & Ellie Bamber Poised To Star In Disney+ Series

EXCLUSIVE: Ellie Bamber (Nocturnal Animals), Cailee Spaeny (The Craft: Legacy) and Erin Kellyman (Solo) are in negotiations for the three female leads inWillow, Disney+ and Lucasfilm’s upcoming TV series followup to the 1988 fantasy movie, with the film’s star Warwick Davis reprising his title role, I have learned. The new incarnation of Willow comes from Jonathan Kasdan, who wrote the pilot and serves as co-showrunner alongside Wendy Mericle, Jon M.

‘Willow’ Disney Plus Series Adds Erin Kellyman, Cailee Spaeny, Ellie Bamber - variety.com - county Davis
variety.com
30.11.2020

‘Willow’ Disney Plus Series Adds Erin Kellyman, Cailee Spaeny, Ellie Bamber

Joe Otterson TV ReporterErin Kellyman, Cailee Spaeny, and Ellie Bamber are negotiating to star in the “Willow” series at Disney Plus, Variety has confirmed with sources.The project was officially ordered to series at Disney Plus last month, with the film’s original star, Warwick Davis, set to return as well. Jon M.

Ron Howard Gives Update on ‘Willow’ Disney Plus Series: ‘No Greenlight Yet’ - variety.com
variety.com
29.01.2020

Ron Howard Gives Update on ‘Willow’ Disney Plus Series: ‘No Greenlight Yet’

While the prospect of a sequel series to Ron Howard‘s 1988 fantasy feature “Willow” has gotten fans frothing at the mouth, Howard told Variety that Disney Plus still hasn’t made a final decision on the show as of yet.

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