Star Wars Bits: Harrison Ford Injured On ‘Episode VII’ Set; Boba Fett, Gareth Edwards, Phineas And Ferb
Everything from actual on-set news and casting, to television and merchandise is in this edition of Star Wars Bits. Below, read about the following:
VarietyreportsHarrison Fordsuffered a “bad ankle injury” on the set ofStar Wars Episode VIIin London Wednesday was airlifted to the hospital. Filming will continue in his absence. According to the report, “a hydraulic door reportedly fell down and hit him, possibly fracturing his ankle.” Since they’re still shooting, hopefully the hospital trip is most likely a precaution and all will be fine. But if Solo is seen sitting for a good portion of the movie, now we know why.
The team asSchmoes Knowhave a “Hot Scoop” that the spin-off filmLawrence Kasdanhas been writing is, indeed, aboutBoba Fett. Now,we’d heard exactly thatback in January and even heard somerumors of struggles with the film, so it’s not really super big news. It’s just more clarification, which they admit. What it does, however, put in question is thisrumored spin-off schedule.
If Boba Fett is supposed to come out in 2016, it would suggest it is the filmGareth Edwardsis directing. (More on him below.) ButGary Whittais writing that movie, so it can’t be Boba Fett. Plus if you assumeJosh Trankis directingSimon Kinberg’s movie (an assumption based on the fact that Trank and Kinberg have a working relationship viaFantastic Four) that suggests Kasdan’s Boba Fett film wouldn’t be out until 2020. Lots to digest there.
ThePhineas and FerbStar Wars special, cleverly titledPhineas and Ferb: Star Wars, will finally debut on July 26 on Disney Channel. It’ll be followed an extended preview ofStar Wars Rebels. You can read more about it on theHollywood Reporterand here’s an image.
SinceGareth Edwardswas announced as the director of the 2016Star Warsspin-off (whichwill be filming in the UK, if you hadn’t heard), he hasn’t had a chance to say much. He broke his silence in a new interview with theHollywood Reporter:
I am very, very lucky, living in a dream job at the moment. I’m not allowed to talk about it, it’s all very secretive, but it’s a dream come true.Star Warsis the reason I got into filmmaking, so to be given this opportunity is like a dream. Now the pressure is on.
Though we got a glimpse of it a few days back,USA Todayhas debuted a new image of theHot Wheels Darth Vaderthat’ll be an exclusive at San Diego Comic-Con. The packaging is better than the car.
A few days back,John Boyegatook to Twitter to say the following.
It wasn’t an insideStar Warsjoke, though. Boyegalater confirmedhe meant his actual father. Does that mean he has an on screen role? Is helping behind the scenes? It wasn’t clear.
Production onEpisode VIIfinished in Abu Dhabi a few weeks ago, but according toThe National(viaSW7News) the local government is hoping to preserve the locations. They plan in to move them to a museum so fans can check them out in the future. That might also help Disney with filming any future episodes.
On a lighter note, this awesomeLego Ideasproject for Lego Lightsabers just hit 10,000 votes which means it’ll be put up for review. Since they already have a license withStar Wars, I think it has a good shot of making it to the public.Read more here, but here’s an image.
For my money, there’s no cooler dresser in sci-fi history than Han Solo inThe Empire Strikes Back. Even that Carbonite suit looks great at the end. Before that, though, Han had what has come to be a signature blue and brown look. NowAnovos(viaJediNews) is taking pre-orders for a replica of that Bespin look. It’s only $960.
And if that’s a bit too expensive,Acme Archivesare releasing four newStar Warsart pieces on Friday at 10:30 a.m. onacmearchivesdirect.com. Head to theStar Wars blogfor more specifics on each piece.
