‘Star Wars’ Celebration canceled for the first time due to the coronavirus

There are plenty of intriguing “what if” casting stories in Hollywood, where now-known actors auditioned for roles that they didn’t get, before the movie ended up being incredibly successful. There’s Jake Gyllenhaal auditioning for “Lord of the Rings,” Gwyneth Paltrow in “Jurassic Park” or Kurt Russell‘s auditioning to play Han Solo.

Captain Marvel star Brie Larson has revealed that she once auditioned for a role in a Star Wars movie.The actor was speaking as she launched her new YouTube channel this week, discussing old auditions.During the 20-minute video, Larson revealed that she has tried out for a number of era-defining movies.Discussing her auditions that proved unsuccessful, she said: “I auditioned for Star Wars too,” though not revealing which film she tried out for.

Disney has scrapped its plans to release a 4K version of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in UK cinemas.The company had planned to screen the ultra HD version of the 1980 film as cinemas in the country reopened following the coronavirus-induced lockdown.It would have been the first time the 4K version of the movie had been shown in cinemas, but will no longer be shown after talks between Disney and potential exhibitors broke down, according to Variety.

As is the case with most pop culture, even the most hated things in film eventually find fans over time. This is what the whole idea of a cult classic is based on, with a failed film eventually finding its audience after time.

Few films are as highly anticipated even before production is underway but then again, few films bring the excitement of a story told in a galaxy far, far away!With Disney now in charge of the franchise we’re promised STAR WARS sequels and spin-offs every year from the summer of 2015. First up will be director J.J.

Mark Hamill has sent fans on a wild goose chase through the Star Wars film archives after revealing he had secretly voiced a number of characters in various movies.

The 41-year-old actor played the role of Poe Dameron in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens", "The Last Jedi", "Rise Of Skywalker".

Oscar Isaac is pretty much done with Star Wars.

Organisers of Cancer Research UK’s Shine Night Walk in Manchester have been forced to cancel the huge fundraiser in response the coronavirus crisis.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back will be returning to cinemas this summer, Variety reports.The screenings, set to be programmed by Vue in locations across the UK, will mark the first time one of the films from the original Star Warstrilogy will be shown on the big screen in 4K.The Empire Strikes Back was only previously available to watch on Disney+ and via Blu-Ray alongside the other films in the Skywalker saga.The decision coincides with the reopening of cinemas across the country following

Star Wars Celebration has cancelled its 2020 edition, and is now postponed until 2022.The convention, which hasn’t been cancelled since it began in 1999, will now take place at the Anaheim Convention Centre on August 18-21, 2022.“At Star Wars Celebration, the health and safety of our fans, attendees, exhibitors, guests and staff is always our number one priority,” the organisers said in a statement.“Due to the global impact of the COVID-19 virus and in speaking with local and state authorities