Filming on episode viii has started, and new characters are being added. Episode viii, which began principal photography at pinewood studios in london on february 15, 2016. Star wars episode 8 is one step closer to theaters. Like his two previous documentaries, building empire 2006 and returning to jedi 2007, star wars begins is an unofficial look at the creation of the classic movie and features deleted scenes, alternate takes and. Lucasfilm releases a teaser video announcing the start of star wars 8 production and confirms the cast for the highly anticipated sequel. Sure, itll steal a little bit of my thunder on my special day, but im a man of the people and the people want them their star wars. It is the second installment of the star wars sequel trilogy, following the force awakens 2015, and it is the eighth episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popculture phenomenon. Director rian johnson hits social media as filming on star wars. This article contains potential spoilers star wars. Sep 09, 2015 lucasfilm confirmed to ew today that star wars. Principal photography began in earnest on february 10th of this year. Episode 8 on december 15th, 2017, and the han solo. Disney released the first production trailer for star wars.
Episode vii, and the actor admitted he was under strict orders not to. Production on star wars episode 8 is in the home stretch, and star mark hamill has revealed exactly when filming on rian johnsons sequel will wrap. I told the star wars guys it was okay to start filming today. Filming for \ star wars episode 8 \ has officially begun. Filming begins on star wars episode 8 and disney releases first trailer. John boyega confirms filming for star wars episode 8 begins. The next chapter in the beloved blockbuster star wars saga has a title. With daisy ridley, john boyega, mark hamill, carrie fisher.
Episode vii, and the actor admitted he was under strict orders not to reveal details. Daisy ridley, john boyega and carrie fisher tease filming starts soon on star wars 8, which is set for release in late 2017. Episode viii has started filming, disney ceo bob iger revealed during an investor call. Episode viii the last jedi is a 2017 american epic space opera film written and directed by rian johnson.
Jul 22, 2016 star wars episode 8 is one step closer to theaters. The site confirmed that principal photography began at pinewood studios in london on february 15th, 2016. Filming begins on star wars episode 8 and disney releases. Episode viii has entered week two of filming, and we finally have our first set photos. Rey took her first steps into a larger world in star wars. Filmmaker jamie benning has finally finished his trilogy of documentarycommentaries.
Episode viii on monday and announced that filming is underway. The next chapter in the star wars series will include a jurassic park and guardians of the galaxy star. Heres when star wars episode 8 filming ends collider. Feb 15, 2016 filming begins on star wars episode 8 and disney releases first trailer. The last jedi, is a 2017 film written and directed by rian johnson and produced by kathleen kennedy and ram bergman, along with executive producer j. Not only rian johnson had never watched a star wars film and did not know or understand its universe and what had previously transpired in it, but also the films. The film sees the return of mark hamill, carrie fisher, adam driver, daisy ridley, john boyega, oscar isaac, lupita. Episode viii had finally begun more from dork side of the force hold the comms. John boyega scooped an award at the baftas and dropped a bombshell afterwards as he confirmed filming for star wars episode 8 will start tomorrow. Episode viii will begin filming on the island skellig michael off the southern coast of ireland later this month.
Feb 15, 2016 filming on episode viii has started, and new characters are being added. As director rian johnson first announced, production wrapped on star wars. Listed below are locations used for filming of the following star wars films. New details on who will be appearing in the sequel have also come to light, giving fans a clearer picture of what to expect in the highly anticipated film. Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of luke skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Disney announced that principal photography on star wars. John boyega confirms filming for star wars episode 8. Meanwhile, the resistance prepares for battle with the first order. Disney ceo bob iger has announced that filming on rian johnsons star wars. In february 2016, at the start of filming, it was confirmed that laura dern and. Principal photography was delayed along with the film, which opens december 15, 2017. Thankfully for those who cant bare to go without a few seconds of new star wars content, a trailer celebrating the.
The force awakens and will continue her epic journey with finn, poe, and luke skywalker in the next chapter of the continuing star wars saga, star wars. Episode viii has just begun and the first stage of preproduction on colin trevorrows star wars. John boyega, who plays the role of finn, was recently awarded during the baftas. Episode viii and benicio del toro further hints that his character might not be a villain. That seems to indicate that episode viii wont be jumping ahead in time too much, and will instead pick up right where we left off at least in terms of rey and lukes stories. Rey daisy ridley was seen standing before luke skywalker mark hamill, ready to start her jedi training after helping to deal an explosive. Benicio del toro has not only confirmed a role in the next star wars sequel, but hes also revealed when star wars episode 8 shooting will begin in 2016. Benicio del toro has not only confirmed a role in the next star wars sequel, but hes also revealed when star wars episode 8 shooting will. Aug 01, 2018 excitement builds as filming begins on star wars. Episode viii begins filming, adds benicio del toro to cast.
Even though the latest installment of the star wars series was just released a couple of months ago, it was reported that filming of star wars. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed. Episode viii has begun today with laura dern jurassic park, benicio del toro sicario, guardians of the galaxy, and newcomer kelly marie tran added to the cast that brings back mark hamill. Today, lucasfilm officially announced the beginning of. Filming for \star wars episode 8\ has officially begun. This final chapter concentrates on the first star wars film. At one of john boyegas many surprise appearances at screenings of star wars. The force awakens, this time in brixton, uk, he confirmed the time table everyones been talking about for the next. To mark the occasion, weve got a brief, brief teaser featuring director rian johnson reshooting the final scene of the force awakens. Episode viii, the next chapter of the legendary saga, has just commenced and it will be in theaters december 2017.
Sep 06, 2017 at one of john boyegas many surprise appearances at screenings of star wars. Episode viii begins filming as benicio del toro joins new cast. With the force now officially awoken, filming on star wars 8 is now underway in london under the direction of looper filmmaker rian johnson. Star wars episode 8 has started filming no, its not a reshoot for the force awakens. Star wars episode 8 begins filming this month collider. While the cast from the previous two films in the trilogy will be returning in december of 2019, the first big name seen on set was actually series newcomer dominic monaghan. Episode 8 has just started filming and the spoilers are already starting to trickle in. Episode viii the last jedi 2017 movies, tv, celebs, and more. After receiving the award, he was able to share some details about star wars. Episode 8, lucasfilm said this morning in announcing that production on the film has begun. Episode viii was delayed seven months, many will be excited to hear that filming on the next. John boyega, rian johnson, daisy ridley tweet about first day of filming this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.
One of the films stars recently shared the exciting news regarding the start of production. Carrie fisher finished shooting star wars 8 before her. Now the magic begins with special effects and all the final touches that will be applied to the highly anticipated film. Episode viii has begun filming and has added benicio del toro and laura dern to its cast. Star wars episode 8 is one step closer to theaters cnet. Principal photography was delayed along with the film, which opens december 15, 2017 in. Episode viii begins filming dork side of the force. Star wars episode 8 has started filming no, its not a reshoot for. It is the second film in the star wars sequel trilogy. At long last, primary filming has begun on the longawaited and asyet untitled star wars. Episode viii begins filming as new cast members join the galaxy. Though it was recently delayed and wont hit theaters until 2017, star wars.
Feb 15, 2016 laura dern has joined the cast of star wars. And production of episode ix, a 2019 release, has also. Like his two previous documentaries, building empire 2006 and returning to jedi 2007, star wars begins is an unofficial look at the creation of the classic movie and features deleted. The 12 years a slave oscarwinner and the game of thrones star are the latest recruits aboard jj abrams star wars.
Disney and lucasfilm annouced on monday that the next chapter in the space opera saga will be named star wars. During a quarterly earnings call, disney ceo bob iger made the official announcement that filming for star wars. The press release gives us the names of some returning cast and crew in addition to some newcomers. Episode viii now filming cameras roll and the cast is confirmed for the next chapter of the star wars saga rey took her first steps into a larger world in star wars.
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