He revealed this during an interview with Total Film magazine (via GamesRadar), and I think this sounds like the Star Wars movie we’ve all been waiting for.

Here’s what Taika had to say about his upcoming Star Wars flick:

Look, I think for the Star Wars universe to expand, it has to expand. I don’t think that I’m any use in the Star Wars universe making a film where everyone’s like, ‘Oh great, well that’s the blueprints to the Millennium Falcon, ah that’s Chewbacca’s grandmother.’ That all stands alone, that’s great, though I would like to take something new and create some new characters and just expand the world, otherwise it feels like it’s a very small story.

Taika Waititi’s Star Wars movie sounds like the movie we’ve all been waiting for

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This all comes after Lucasfilm’s President, Kathleen Kennedy teased that Waititi’s Star Wars film should be coming out in 2023.

If the movie’s really coming out next year, then it should mean that Waititi will start production on it sometime this year.

He’s just getting ready to release his Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, Thor: Love And Thunder! He’s a very, very busy man these days.

When I first heard that he’d be making a Star Wars movie, I couldn’t quite believe it!

Taika is one of my all-time favourite directors and I think he’s exactly the type of person the Star Wars universe needs right now.

I think his movie might be the movie we’ve all been waiting for.

The Star Wars universe is in desperate need of some new ideas and it needs to be expanded!

What do you make of this news?

Are you looking forward to watching Taika Waititi’s very own Star Wars film?

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This sounds like such a good idea to us that we believe Lucasfilm should get the ball rolling on this idea.

Christensen is currently starring as Anakin Skywalker – aka Darth Vader – in the new Disney Plus Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi.

However, during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor was asked whether he would like to star in his own Darth Vader solo Star Wars series.

Here’s what he had to say on the matter:

Absolutely. To get to do more with this character would be amazing!

There are so many stories that they could tell with Darth Vader.

Give Hayden Christensen his own Star Wars Darth Vader series!

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We’ve already got to see a number of them in the recent comic books.

Some of those were excellent and they were all good.

Vader Down is my particular favourite of the Star Wars Darth Vader comic book runs.

Honestly, a live-action version of that would be absolutely brilliant.

However, I think they should explore the character even further in live-action.

Hayden Christensen is down to do it, so why not?

I’m sure they can also get James Earl Jones to do the voice, just like he did for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series.

There is something very visceral about the Darth Vader character and if Lucasfilm has succeeded in doing one thing with these new Star Wars movies and TV shows, it’s bringing the iconic villain back in a brilliant way.

The very few scenes he’s been in have been utterly captivating.

That corridor scene in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, his return in Obi-Wan Kenobi… They are all brilliant scenes and I think they should do more of them.

What do you make of this news?

Would you like to see Hayden Christensen get to play Darth Vader in his own spinoff Star Wars show?

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With the success of theatrical releases seeing a huge return of audiences to cinemas and box office revenue over the past few months, the end of ‘cinema’ that was regularly anticipated due to the rising in streaming platforms last year, is thankfully nowhere in sight.

However, that doesn’t mean streaming services and theatrical releases aren’t encountering issues.

And in some ways on huge scales.

France recently enacted a policy to protect its own French box office and film releases back in January of this year, placing huge restrictions on theatrical releases.

Namely that theatrical releases would only be made available for sale after four months. Then they would be released to the channel Canal Plus.

Only after a whopping 17 months, would they be available to stream on Disney Plus.

Finally, after 22 months, they’d be removed for free-to-air TV, only to finally head back to Disney+ 36 months later.

Disney refuse to play ball with the French

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Whilst the thoughts behind the scheme or at least the intentions were looking to protect the industry it all seems a bit ridiculous, and you can see why Disney and Amazon are refusing such deals.

In reality, this deal is just pushing films direct to streaming.

And it seems the House of Mouse has had enough and decided to do just that.

The new animated release, Strange World will be released under Disney’s new release plan for France, skipping theatrical releases entirely, negatively affecting not only cinemas and box office revenue but also local production which gains a portion of all ticket sales in France.

Instead, Strange World will release in cinemas during November pretty much worldwide, and when the film hits Disney Plus a few months later, only then will it release in France.

And only via Disney Plus.

In a statement to Deadline the House of Mouse stated:

While we support French cinema — and have for decades — the new, cumbersome media chronology is anti-consumer, ignoring how behaviour has evolved over the last several years…

This could have a devastating snowball effect for French exhibitors if other studios such as Warner Bros. Pictures or even Paramount tow the same line.

Variety estimates it could stand to lose around £16 million a year as a result. If this happens and studios bypass the theatrical window entirely.

What do you make of the news?

Is France doing the right thing?

Should Disney just agree?

Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you!

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According to a new report from The DisInsider Show, some of the most iconic characters from the Knights Of The Old Republic video game series will be making their live-action debuts in the upcoming Disney Plus Star Wars series, The Acolyte.

Some of the characters mentioned in the report Darth Revan, Darth Bane, Darth Nihilus, and Darth Malak.

I hear they’re going to bring in a lot of these legends, Darth Bane, Darth Nihilus, Darth Malak, Darth uh…Revan, all in Star Wars: Acolyte, so we’ll see.

Which Star Wars: Knight Of The Old Republic games will turn up in a new Disney Plus series?

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I am really excited to see The Acolyte.

It’s coming from Leslye Headland – the creator of the great Netflix show, Russian Doll – and I think this will be the best Star Wars show we’ve seen yet.

The series is going to be Star Wars’ first live-action venture into the High Republic, the period of time before the prequel trilogy when Sith were thought to be few and far between.

The Knights Of The Old Republic video games are no longer considered as Star Wars canon.

However, it does seem as though they will be mining the games and comic books for content for their upcoming shows.

The video games were set 3,900 years before Star Wars: A New Hope.

The Acolyte, on the other hand, takes place roughly 300 years prior to the Battle of Yavin.

What do you maker of this news?

Are you looking forward to seeing these Star Wars: Knights Of The Republic characters in live-action?

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Larson shared a picture of her speaking with Iman Vellani on Zoom in preparation for filming the upcoming Captain Marvel movie which is called The Marvels.

She shared the image via her Twitter account.

Here’s what Brie Larson had to say about meeting Iman Vellani:

From our first Zoom, I knew she'd be the best Marvel #msmarvel #captainmarvel @msmarvel @MarvelStudios pic.twitter.com/9DQtGcODsz

— Brie Larson (@brielarson) June 8, 2022

From our first Zoom, I knew she’d be the best Marvel

Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel and Iman Vellani’s Ms Marvel will be a big part of the MCU moving forward

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The Marvels is going to star both Brie Larson and Iman Vellani.

We’ve just seen Vellani as Kamala Khan in the first episode of Ms Marvel that landed on Disney Plus this week.

The Marvels is being directed by Nia DeCosta and will star Samuel L. Jackson and Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau.

Filming got underway last year and they filmed in places such as Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire and Longcross Studios in Surrey, England, as well as in Los Angeles and Tropea, Italy.

The Marvels is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 28, 2023, as part of Phase Four of the MCU.

What do you make of this news?

Are you looking forward to seeing Brie Larson and Iman Vellani in The Marvels?

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You can check out Aliens: Dark Descent’s trailer for yourselves below:

One of the things I love about the Alien franchise is that it just works in so many different mediums.

Over the years we’ve had terrific Alien movies (well, we’ve had two very good Alien films and a bunch of pretty bad ones).

However, we’ve also had great Alien books, comic books and video games!

My personal favourite video game we’ve had is Alien: Isolation. I still think that game is brilliant!

We’ve had a few duds over the past few years also, but it’s a franchise that lends itself quite well to the medium.

We’re now about to get a new Alien video game that has got my pulse racing, Aliens: Dark Descent.

Aliens: Dark Descent looks absolutely terrifying

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The game comes from Focus Entertainment and Tindalos Interactive , in collaboration with 20th Century Studios.

Aliens: Dark Descent is described as an “enthralling single player squad-based action game set within the iconic Alien franchise for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC.”

The game will be an original Alien story in which players will lead a squad of marines in real-time combat against the deadliest creature mankind has ever faced.

Aliens: Dark Descent will be based on Moon Lethe and the world premiere reveal trailer was a cinematic trailer which did showcase a little bit of gameplay at the very end.

You’ll be following a squad of Colonial Marines during a recon mission.

Disney and 20th Century Games are exploring the Alien franchise

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“We are honored to partner with 20th Century Studio and Disney to work on a new project from this emblematic franchise, and to team up with our excellent partners at Tindalos Interactive. Their expertise, talent and passion for the license will make Aliens: Dark Descent an iconic new chapter in the Alien series.” John Bert, Managing Director at Focus Entertainment said in a statement.

“The entire team at Tindalos is dedicated to delivering a gaming experience faithful to the spirit of the Alien franchise, and adding its own, never-seen-before elements to this iconic universe. The gameplay we have developed is unique, inspired from our favorite tactical and CRPG games and packaged in nerve-wracking, real-time action. Translating from film to our game the sheer terror caused by the deadliest species known to man was quite a challenge, but I’m confident most of you will end up in strung-out shape – as Hicks himself would say.” Romain Clavier, CEO & Creative Director at Tindalos Interactive added.

“We’re excited to continue expanding upon the beloved Alien franchise with a deeper single-player story experience thanks to the bright minds from our friends at Focus and Tindalos” said Luigi Priore, vice president at Disney, Pixar and 20th Games.

“Fans of the franchise should be excited to jump into a new genre experience and a new tactically thrilling gameplay offering unlike any of our previous Alien game titles”.

Aliens: Dark Descent will be available to play on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC.

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It was revealed by a Doctor Strange updates account on Twitter that the movie’s home release date is going to be July 26th.

The tweet also revealed the box art for the upcoming 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray discs.

Honestly, the artwork isn’t amazing, but I’m more excited for the deleted scenes that will be included in the Doctor Strange 2 home release.

Collider actually revealed all the bonus features that will be included in the movie’s hone release.

Doctor Strange 2’s home release date has been revealed

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These are the featurettes that will be included in the home release:

• Method to the Madness – the cast and crew assemble to discuss what it was like to work with legendary director Sam Raimi
• Constructing the Multiverse – writer Michael Waldron discusses the challenges of writing a script that takes place across the vast array of the multiverse
• Introducing America Chavez – the short discusses Chavez’s comic book origins and what her dimension-hopping superpower means for the future of the MCU.

And these will be the deleted scenes included in the movie’s home release:

• A Great Team – Doctor Strange is questioned by a journalist
• Pizza Poppa – an extended scene featuring Raimi regular Bruce Campbell
• It’s Not Permanent – Bruce Campbell faces off with Doctor Strange

The release will also include a gag reel of outtakes and bloopers and an audio commentary track that will feature Raimi, writer Michael Waldron, and co-producer Richie Palmer.

What do you make of this news?

Are you looking forward to watching Doctor Strange 2 on home release?

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This was revealed by Hayley Atwell herself during an appearance at AwesomeCon (via The Cosmic Circus).

Here’s what Atwell had to say when she was asked whether she would ever get to play Captain Carter in the MCU again:

Well…I haven’t got news for you. But I share your enthusiasm. And I would love to if Marvel did find a home for her; that’s a home that feels worthy of her in terms of her evolution as a character and development as a character.

Atwell didn’t stop there. She also went on to talk about how she feels like the character and the fans deserve to see more of Captain Carter in the MCU.

Hayley Atwell should get to play Marvel’s Captain Carter again

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This is what Atwell had to say about the Captain Carter’s potential future in the MCU:

The experience I’ve had in playing her has given me the most incredible opportunity to hone my particular craft in this franchise. And I’ve got more to do, and because I feel the fans deserve that. In some ways, with a lot of people, she’s a minor player, and it wouldn’t make sense if I was to continue to be a minor player in that if it felt like, well, this is a different time. And also particularly as a woman with everything that’s happened the last few years. When she says in her timeline, ‘I know my value and everyone else’s opinion; it doesn’t matter,’ that’s really good.

What do you make of this news?

Would you like to see Hayley Atwell play Captain Carter again in the MCU?

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This was revealed by Solo: A Star Wars Story writer, Jon Kasdan during a recent red carpet interview with Screen Rant.

You can see what he had to say about possibly bringing Emilia Clarke back to the Star Wars universe as Qi’Ra below:

Here’s what Kasdan had to say about bringing the likes of Clarke’s Qi’Ra back in future Star Wars projects:

I think we are. I think someday we’re gonna see what happened. And see how Qi’ra sort of advanced through the world and through the crime syndicates. And you know, I know that… I’ve talked to Jon Favreau about it. He’s a big fan of that movie and of some of the stuff that we built on. And I say well you’re the guy to figure it out. So, I always look to him to keep the story alive and keep it going. And star wars is going in so many fun directions and specifically for like, I saw that trailer for Andor today and I thought ‘Well, Enfys Nest is gonna show up somewhere in that show.’ So I’m hopeful that a lot of those people continue the journeys they were on.

Bring back Emila Clarke as Qi’Ra in the Star Wars Universe

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There have been rumours for quite some time that Clarke might be returning as Qi’Ra.

There’s still a lot of stuff to be done with her character given what happened at the end of Solo: A Star Wars Story.

I loved her performance in the movie and I really think her character is fascinating.

I would also love to see more of Maul and also get to see a little bit more of what Red Dawn’s up to behind the scenes.

It’s going to be interesting to see what’s going to happen in the Star Wars universe moving forward.

What do you make of this news?

Would you like to see Emilia Clarke return to the Star Wars universe as Qi’Ra?

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Originally, Thor: Love And Thunder was going to be released in the UK on the same day as in the United States.

However, that’s now been changed and Marvel has opted to have the movie be released in the UK a day before its US release.

This news was confirmed by Digital Spy.

So, Thor: Love And Thunder’s original UK release date was July 8th – like in the US – but it’s now being released on July 7th!

This means that we lucky people living in the United Kingdom will get to watch the movie a whole day before our American cousins.

Thor: Love And Thunder will be released a day early in the UK!

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Thor 4’s recent trailer really got us here at Small Screen looking forward to seeing the new movie.

This will be Taika Waititi’s second Thor movie and I think this will be far more bonkers and out there than his first movie, Thor: Ragnarok, was.

I loved Thor: Ragnarok, but I’m never going to say no to a Thor movie that’s got even more of his unique style, tone and sense of humour in it.

Waititi didn’t write his first Thor movie, but he did write Love And Thunder.

I think this will result in a much stronger and more insane movie than the one he delivered previously.

Thor: Love And Thunder hits US cinemas on June 8th and UK cinemas on June 7th.

What do you make of this news?

Are you looking forward to watching Thor: Love And Thunder when it’s finally released wherever you live?

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