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George Lucas' ideas for the new 'Star Wars' movie were ignored by Disney.
The 70-year-old creator of the sci-fi franchise sold his production company, Lucasfilm, to Disney in 2012, and despite offering thoughts about the potential direction of the franchise, all of his ideas have been dismissed.
Lucas explained to Cinema Blend: "The ones that I sold to Disney, they came up to the decision that they didn't really want to do those. So they made up their own. So it's not the ones that I originally wrote [on screen in Star Wars: The Force Awakens]."
The director, who is also responsible for creating the 'Indiana Jones' franchise, recently admitted to being surprised by his own success.
He said: "My motivation has always been just doing what I want to do and making a movie that I think will be interesting, and that's just been the way I've done it my whole life.
"I never expected to be successful - it's just one of those things that happened. It happened that the stuff I like everybody else liked."
Lucas also said that his biggest priority is caring for his 17-month-old daughter Everest with wife Mellody Hobson, rather than making films.
He said: "By the time she's five, she'll have her own career going and being in school and talking about her friends and her homework.
"The fun, goofy time will fall into place in reality, as opposed to right now, (when) she doesn't have much else to do but hang out with her father."
George Lucas reveals Disney dismissed his Star Wars plans
George Lucas' ideas for the new 'Star Wars' movie were ignored by Disney.
The 70-year-old creator of the sci-fi franchise sold his production company, Lucasfilm, to Disney in 2012, and despite offering thoughts about the potential direction of the franchise, all of his ideas have been dismissed.
Lucas explained to Cinema Blend: "The ones that I sold to Disney, they came up to the decision that they didn't really want to do those. So they made up their own. So it's not the ones that I originally wrote [on screen in Star Wars: The Force Awakens]."
The director, who is also responsible for creating the 'Indiana Jones' franchise, recently admitted to being surprised by his own success.
He said: "My motivation has always been just doing what I want to do and making a movie that I think will be interesting, and that's just been the way I've done it my whole life.
"I never expected to be successful - it's just one of those things that happened. It happened that the stuff I like everybody else liked."
Lucas also said that his biggest priority is caring for his 17-month-old daughter Everest with wife Mellody Hobson, rather than making films.
He said: "By the time she's five, she'll have her own career going and being in school and talking about her friends and her homework.
"The fun, goofy time will fall into place in reality, as opposed to right now, (when) she doesn't have much else to do but hang out with her father."
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Domhnall Gleeson hadn't seen the original 'Star Wars' films before he was cast in the new movie.
The 31-year-old actor, who's previously appeared in 'Unbroken' and 'True Grit', has been cast in the JJ Abrams-directed 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' and has revealed he only recently watched all of the movies in the franchise.
He shared: "I did like Star Wars when I was a kid, I saw the prequels first, I didn't see the full original films first all the way through. So I went back and watched them all on a big screen after I got cast, and that made me incredibly excited about it. I loved every second."
Domhnall also revealed that his dad, actor Brendan Gleeson, and his brother Brian Gleeson - who appeared in the 2012 hit 'Snow White and the Huntsman' - are both encouraging influences.
Asked whether the three of them are in competition, Domhnall told MailOnline: "Not at all, my dad and my brother, we're all really supportive of each other and we're always just happy for each other. We're not in competition with each other, we're not in competition with anybody.
"We're not in competition with actors who are up for roles, you're just trying to get the best of yourself."
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' is scheduled for release on December 18, 2015.
Domhnall Gleeson hadn’t seen original Star Wars films until casting
Domhnall Gleeson hadn't seen the original 'Star Wars' films before he was cast in the new movie.
The 31-year-old actor, who's previously appeared in 'Unbroken' and 'True Grit', has been cast in the JJ Abrams-directed 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' and has revealed he only recently watched all of the movies in the franchise.
He shared: "I did like Star Wars when I was a kid, I saw the prequels first, I didn't see the full original films first all the way through. So I went back and watched them all on a big screen after I got cast, and that made me incredibly excited about it. I loved every second."
Domhnall also revealed that his dad, actor Brendan Gleeson, and his brother Brian Gleeson - who appeared in the 2012 hit 'Snow White and the Huntsman' - are both encouraging influences.
Asked whether the three of them are in competition, Domhnall told MailOnline: "Not at all, my dad and my brother, we're all really supportive of each other and we're always just happy for each other. We're not in competition with each other, we're not in competition with anybody.
"We're not in competition with actors who are up for roles, you're just trying to get the best of yourself."
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' is scheduled for release on December 18, 2015.
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Colin Firth is open to appearing in a third 'Bridget Jones' movie.
The 54-year-old actor starred as Mark Darcy in the two previous film adaptations of Helen Fielding's novels and has confirmed he'd be willing to consider reprising the role.
He said: "It would have to have somewhere to go. Back at the time, I said that a third one should only happen if we were telling a story about having moved into a different generation when we were all beginning to deteriorate a little bit. I think we might be ready for that moment!"
Firth admitted there are pitfalls attached to making a third film, but insisted a follow-up movie could be a success.
He told The Independent newspaper: "If it feels like you're trying to squeeze something more out when it's expired then that's deathly, but they can work if they're a developing series that stays fresh."
However, one role that has evaded Firth is that of James Bond, with the Oscar-winning actor admitting he's now too old for the part of the secret agent.
He shared: "That ship has sailed. I think there might be a bit of an age limit on Bond and even if I were to start now you'd have to be good for the next few."
Colin Firth interested in starring in Bridget Jones 3
Colin Firth is open to appearing in a third 'Bridget Jones' movie.
The 54-year-old actor starred as Mark Darcy in the two previous film adaptations of Helen Fielding's novels and has confirmed he'd be willing to consider reprising the role.
He said: "It would have to have somewhere to go. Back at the time, I said that a third one should only happen if we were telling a story about having moved into a different generation when we were all beginning to deteriorate a little bit. I think we might be ready for that moment!"
Firth admitted there are pitfalls attached to making a third film, but insisted a follow-up movie could be a success.
He told The Independent newspaper: "If it feels like you're trying to squeeze something more out when it's expired then that's deathly, but they can work if they're a developing series that stays fresh."
However, one role that has evaded Firth is that of James Bond, with the Oscar-winning actor admitting he's now too old for the part of the secret agent.
He shared: "That ship has sailed. I think there might be a bit of an age limit on Bond and even if I were to start now you'd have to be good for the next few."
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Johnny Depp's favourite ever role was his cameo appearance in the last episode of 'The Fast Show'.
The 51-year-old Hollywood star, who's featured in hit movies such as 'Edward Scissorhands' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise, has revealed his appearance in the iconic BBC comedy show marked the peak of his career.
Depp - who appeared on the show in 1997 - explained: "It was absolutely one of my proudest achievements.
"No question. It was one of my favourite things, to have been on the last Fast Show."
Although the show returned for one-off specials, Depp's appearance was, at the time, billed as the last ever sketch from the last ever episode.
In the sketch, Depp is subjected to a series of inappropriately personal questions from Ken and Kenneth, the show's innuendo-loving tailors, prompting him to use their iconic phrase "ohh, suits you".
Meanwhile, Depp also revealed that his latest character, Charles Mortdecai, has been heavily influence by two of Britain's most famous actors: The Pink Panther's Peter Sellers and comedian Terry-Thomas.
Speaking about his role in 'Mortdecai' - in which he plays a moustached art dealer - Depp told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It was a great salute to those actors that were able to pull off that kinda comedy in a caper film.
"Peter Sellers certainly, and a great deal is based on Terry-Thomas. He's always been a favourite."
Johnny Depp says Fast Show appearance was career highlight
Johnny Depp's favourite ever role was his cameo appearance in the last episode of 'The Fast Show'.
The 51-year-old Hollywood star, who's featured in hit movies such as 'Edward Scissorhands' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise, has revealed his appearance in the iconic BBC comedy show marked the peak of his career.
Depp - who appeared on the show in 1997 - explained: "It was absolutely one of my proudest achievements.
"No question. It was one of my favourite things, to have been on the last Fast Show."
Although the show returned for one-off specials, Depp's appearance was, at the time, billed as the last ever sketch from the last ever episode.
In the sketch, Depp is subjected to a series of inappropriately personal questions from Ken and Kenneth, the show's innuendo-loving tailors, prompting him to use their iconic phrase "ohh, suits you".
Meanwhile, Depp also revealed that his latest character, Charles Mortdecai, has been heavily influence by two of Britain's most famous actors: The Pink Panther's Peter Sellers and comedian Terry-Thomas.
Speaking about his role in 'Mortdecai' - in which he plays a moustached art dealer - Depp told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It was a great salute to those actors that were able to pull off that kinda comedy in a caper film.
"Peter Sellers certainly, and a great deal is based on Terry-Thomas. He's always been a favourite."
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John Goodman hates watching himself on screen.
The 'Gambler' star has admitted that a particular scene in the movie - where he is only in a towel - left him feeling incredibly self-conscious and he found it "unpleasant" to watch back.
He shared: "That was very unpleasant to watch. There were a lot of takes. I was very, very self-conscious that day. I felt not unlike a butter sculpture.
"There are times when I'm very self-conscious, and that scene was very unpleasant to watch, because I'm sure it was uncomfortable doing it, but I tried to forget about all that. It wasn't pleasant.
"But it usually depends on the dialogue in regards to my comfort level of watching it. I'll be honest with you though, I'm not crazy about watching myself on screen."
The 62-year-old actor had to go bald for his role as Frank and admitted that he had technology to thank for making it look more realistic.
He said: "It was great because they can use an airbrush to actually make me look bald.
"The last time I shaved my head, I did a production of 'Waiting for Godot' in New York and I was supposed to be bald, but there's stubble and there's nothing I could have done, make-up or anything to stop the stubble showing through and I wish I had an airbrush to cover it, I never could look bald."
When asked if it is easier to get in character once he's changed his physical appearance, he added to HeyUGuys.com: "Yeah, I think so. It's one more hook, it's a tangible thing that helps a little bit."
John Goodman hates watching his movies
John Goodman hates watching himself on screen.
The 'Gambler' star has admitted that a particular scene in the movie - where he is only in a towel - left him feeling incredibly self-conscious and he found it "unpleasant" to watch back.
He shared: "That was very unpleasant to watch. There were a lot of takes. I was very, very self-conscious that day. I felt not unlike a butter sculpture.
"There are times when I'm very self-conscious, and that scene was very unpleasant to watch, because I'm sure it was uncomfortable doing it, but I tried to forget about all that. It wasn't pleasant.
"But it usually depends on the dialogue in regards to my comfort level of watching it. I'll be honest with you though, I'm not crazy about watching myself on screen."
The 62-year-old actor had to go bald for his role as Frank and admitted that he had technology to thank for making it look more realistic.
He said: "It was great because they can use an airbrush to actually make me look bald.
"The last time I shaved my head, I did a production of 'Waiting for Godot' in New York and I was supposed to be bald, but there's stubble and there's nothing I could have done, make-up or anything to stop the stubble showing through and I wish I had an airbrush to cover it, I never could look bald."
When asked if it is easier to get in character once he's changed his physical appearance, he added to HeyUGuys.com: "Yeah, I think so. It's one more hook, it's a tangible thing that helps a little bit."
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The Coen Brothers will be the co-presidents of this year's jury at the Cannes International Film Festival.
Joel and Ethan are set to preside over the 2015 jury in recognition of their outstanding careers.
In a statement, they said: "We look forward to returning to Cannes this year. We welcome as always the opportunity to watch movies there from all over the world.
"Cannes is a festival that has been important to us since the very beginning of our career. Presiding over the jury is a special honour, since we have never heretofore been president of anything. We will issue further proclamations at the appropriate time."
The legendary duo are no strangers to the Cannes festival and have four previous wins at the annual event to add to their list of successes.
In 1991, they won the prestigious Palme d'Or for 'Barton Fink' whilst five years later, they collected the Best Director award for 'Fargo'.
The pair collected the award again for their directorial work on 'The Man Who Wasn't There' in 2001 and most recently, in 2013, they won the festival's Grand Prix for 'Inside Llewyn Davis'.
The brothers are currently working on 'Hail, Caesar!', a comedy starring some of the industry's biggest names including George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson and Josh Brolin.
The film is set in 1950s Hollywood and follows the story of a group of actors who attempt to put on a play that is set in ancient Rome.
The 68th Cannes International Film Festival will begin on May 13 and will last for 11 days.
Coen Brothers named Cannes’ jury co-presidents
The Coen Brothers will be the co-presidents of this year's jury at the Cannes International Film Festival.
Joel and Ethan are set to preside over the 2015 jury in recognition of their outstanding careers.
In a statement, they said: "We look forward to returning to Cannes this year. We welcome as always the opportunity to watch movies there from all over the world.
"Cannes is a festival that has been important to us since the very beginning of our career. Presiding over the jury is a special honour, since we have never heretofore been president of anything. We will issue further proclamations at the appropriate time."
The legendary duo are no strangers to the Cannes festival and have four previous wins at the annual event to add to their list of successes.
In 1991, they won the prestigious Palme d'Or for 'Barton Fink' whilst five years later, they collected the Best Director award for 'Fargo'.
The pair collected the award again for their directorial work on 'The Man Who Wasn't There' in 2001 and most recently, in 2013, they won the festival's Grand Prix for 'Inside Llewyn Davis'.
The brothers are currently working on 'Hail, Caesar!', a comedy starring some of the industry's biggest names including George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson and Josh Brolin.
The film is set in 1950s Hollywood and follows the story of a group of actors who attempt to put on a play that is set in ancient Rome.
The 68th Cannes International Film Festival will begin on May 13 and will last for 11 days.