‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Has Begun Filming, Plus New Cast Members

'Star Wars: Episode VIII' is officially underway!! Disney and Lucasfilm announced that principal photography began today at Pinewood Studios in London. They studio also revealed that Benicio Del Toro (Traffic, Sicario, Guardians of the Galaxy), Laura Dern (Jurassic Park, Wild) and newcomer Kelly Marie Tran have joined the cast. "Rey took her first steps into a larger world in Star Wars: The Force … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Has Begun Filming, Plus New Cast Members

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Visual Effects Breakdown

Mike Seymour goes behind the visual effects that earned “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” an Oscar nod. See how Industrial Light & Magic crafted complex action sequences, detailed environments, and realistic characters with the help of advanced motion-capture technology and performances from actors like Lupita Nyong’o. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM58kkZpTNw VFX Breakdown: http://dai.ly/x3mcwnp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRQPwJ0O24M ILM Breakdown and Interviews: … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Visual Effects Breakdown

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ BTS Featurette

Go behind the scenes on the set of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and learn why JJ Abrams chose this spectacular island in Ireland to be part of a galaxy far, far away… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjnGRTATRdg Directed by J.J. Abrams. Screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and J.J. Abrams. Produced by Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk. John … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ BTS Featurette