Tag: directors

  • Star Wars Episode 9 Tabs Star Sci-Fi Art Director

    The visionary Paul Inglis has been selected as the art director for the upcoming finale in the Star Wars Skywalker saga, the as-of-yet unnamed Episode 9. He was the art director for Blade Runner 2049, Skyfall, Game of Thrones, and Prometheus – all gorgeous works in their own right. As art director, Inglis is responsible for setting the creative theme of the movie, a visual framework and asthetic that the rest of the movie (cinematography, costume, set design, directing) will follow to create a cohesive and moving story.

    Based on his incredible portfolio, I can’t think of a better send-up for the Star Wars finale. JJ Abrams will be directing and other details on the film are scarce at this moment – but this will be one of the most highly anticipated movies of all time.

  • JJ Abrams to direct Star Wars Episode VII

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    It’s dated news, but good news on the Star Wars front none-the-less. (I had this drafted up on January 25th!)

    JJ Abrams will be in charge of the new Star Wars films, which in my opinion means the franchise is in good hands. Abrams has really had a hot directing hand this past few years, and based on the work he did with the Star Trek reboot, Star Wars fans have nothing to worry about.

    How weird is it that Star Wars and Star Trek are both being directed by the same man? These are strange times indeed…but for Sci-Fi fans, the future could not be brighter!

    Sources:

    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/official-jj-abrams-closes-deal-415603

    http://www.vulture.com/2013/01/jj-abrams-star-wars-predictions.html

  • Director Roman Polanski arrested

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    Director Roman Polanski, known for a storied career spanning four decades, was arrested Saturday in Zurich, Switzerland on an active US warrant for a crime committed in 1978, the statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl.

    Polanski was the husband of Sharon Tate, who was brutally murdered by Charles Manson’s cult, Helter Skelter in 1969 and has since led a turbulent life. He was arrested in the late 70s after the crime, but he fled the country and has been wanted ever since.

    His dark and storied life can be seen through his often brutal and violent films, like Rosemary’s baby, Repulsion, The Tenant, and Chinatown.

    Source [ABC News]