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Harrison Ford could miss up to eight weeks of filming on 'Star Wars: Episode VII'.
The 71-year-old actor was airlifted to John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford after he was crushed by a hydraulic door at the Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire on Friday(12.06.14) and though he is expected to leave hospital soon after being treated for a broken ankle, he is unlikely to return to work for some time.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "At the moment it looks like Harrison is going to be off set for 6-8 weeks but the main priority is making sure he is OK."
Movie bosses are now trying to change the filming schedule to delay Harrison's scenes as Han Solo and ensure the disruptions are minimal.
The source added: "The initial day or two after the accident it was hard to move things around but now we have had more time we can juggle things, bring some scenes forward and push others back. There are lots of other actors in the movie so it is not a disaster. We are still confident the film can stay on schedule."
A spokesman for J. J. Abrams' movie said they are "hoping to announce some good news soon."
Meanwhile, production staff turned to eBay to pick up a missing prop.
A set of gold-plated dice which were seen briefly decorating the Millennium Falcon's cockpit in the 1977 original movie were nowhere to be found, so a set assistant turned to the auction website and picked up a new pair for just £22.
A source said: "It was a real last-minute dash to try to find an identical pair. They were very fortunate to find them so quickly."

William H. Macy has joined 'Blood Father'.
The 64-year-old actor, who is known for his role in the US series 'Shameless', has taken to his Twitter account to announce that he will be starring opposite Mel Gibson, 58, in the upcoming thriller.
Macy shared a photograph of him and Gibson on set, which he accompanied with the caption: "Here's me and Mel. The film is called BLOOD FATHER. He's great in our scenes. (sic)."
The movie will follow an ex-convict who reunites with his estranged 16-year-old daughter and tries to protect her from a gang of drug dealers, who set out to kill her.
Gibson will play the leading role in the film, which is being directed by French filmmaker Jean-Francois Richet, but it is not yet known who Macy has signed on to portray.
American Hustle's Elisabeth Röhm has also joined the cast and will play Gibson's on-screen daughter Ursula, while US beauty Erin Moriarty has also been confirmed to join the film.
'Blood Father' is set for release sometime next year in the US, but an official date is yet to be announced.

John Cusack and Adrien Brody are to star in 'Dragon Blade'.
The actors have signed on to star as Roman soldiers lost in ancient times alongside action star Jackie Chan in the upcoming historical epic, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Speaking about the casting of Cusack and Brody, Chan said: "I'm really excited to be in a movie with two of the most respected actors working today."
Cusack will play Lucius, a Roman general who leads a legion of soldiers into the Han Dynasty in China while Brody will take on the role of Tiberius, who assassinates Rome's Consul Crassus and tries to hunt down Lucius.
Meanwhile, Chan will star as the Commander of the Protectorate of the Western Regions, who joins forces with Lucius in a bid to protect China's borders and sovereignty from Tiberius.
Brody said of joining 'Dragon Blade': "It is a dream to finally work with Jackie. Aside from my longtime appreciation for his many talents, he is a beacon of generosity, and an inspiration to me.
"Dragon Blade is a tale of mythical proportions --- of good prevailing over evil - and an opportunity for me to explore a character whose ambition challenges his honour."
Cusack added: "I grew up watching Jackie Chan films and stood in awe of his talent, energy and spirit. This will be a great adventure for me."
The movie - which is being directed by Daniel Lee and is inspired by a missing legion of Roman soldiers that travelled to China in 48 BCE - will soon begin shooting on location in the historic city of Dunhuang, western China and in the Gobi Desert.
'Dragon Blade' is scheduled for release on February 19 2015.

Amanda Seyfried was worried about pleasing Seth MacFarlane in 'A Million Ways to Die in the West'.
The 28-year-old actress stars in the western alongside the funnyman and insists she was nervous about her portrayal of Louise.
She told Britain's HELLO magazine: "Most people trust Seth so I came into this trusting him completely. The only healthy nerves that I had were based on my performance, and was I going to please him?"
In the film MacFarlane pokes fun at Seyfried's big eyes, but she wasn't offended.
She added: "It's nice, it's funny. I don't take myself seriously to be offended by anything really."
Although MacFarlane has made fun of loads of celebrities on 'Family Guy' including the blonde beauty's boyfriend Justin Long but he hasn't held a grudge either.
She gushed: "Justin and Seth get along very well. I don't think Seth remembers that he did that. And even if Justin is aware of it, he doesn't take himself seriously enough to care. Thank God. Justin is really light. I'm so lucky."

Kevin Spacey has quashed rumours that he's been cast in the new Bond film.
The 'House of Cards' actor - who plays Francis 'Frank' Underwood in the popular Netflix series - has addressed speculation that he will play a villain in the upcoming picture and claims he's never even read a script for the movie about the famed secret agent.
In an interview with the BBC, the 54-year-old star said: "I don't know why people keep writing about this. I've never read a script, I'm not doing the next James Bond movie. No.
"I don't know who started the rumour, but stop it."
The interviewer joked: "I think it's probably [director] Sam Mendes."
Spacey replied: "No, he didn't. I think if he wanted me he would have offered me the role. I don't even know if there is a role."
'Bond 24' - which is the working title for the 24th film in famed series - has Daniel Craig returning as Bond, Sam Mendes in the director's seat and John Logan helping to pen the script.
Meanwhile, Spacey is set to hit the big screen later this year in 'Horrible Bosses 2' and documentary 'Unity' which he narrates.

George Lucas claims Harrison Ford wanted his character to be killed off during 'The Empire Strikes Back'.
The 70-year-old director - who created the 'Star Wars' franchise - admitted the actor pleaded for his character, Hans Solo, to die during the fifth instalment after he was frozen and sealed in carbonite and delivered to Jabba the Hutt.
Lucas said: "Harrison kept yelling through the whole thing, 'Kill me! Kill me! Kill me!'.
"I said, 'Harrison, I can't kill you. I need you at the end of the next movie. There's this love thing going on. But I'll do the next best thing. I'll put you in a slab of concrete and ship you off to Mars'."
Lucas has since sold the franchise to Disney, and Ford, along with other members of the original 'Star Wars' cast, including Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill, are due to appear in the upcoming 'Star Wars Episode 7'.
Lucas also told Deadline: "I love the 'Star Wars' films. I'm glad I made them. They were designed to inspire kids to think outside the box.
"They did make a difference which I see every day. I see it in everything from astronauts to filmmakers. It's interesting the films are still being talked about."

Seth Rogen is in talks for a 'Bad Neighbours' sequel.
The 32-year-old actor stars in the comedy as father-of-one who vows to seek revenge on a frat who moves in next door and following the success of the movie - which was made by the production company Point Grey, which he set up with Evan Goldberg and James Weaver - there could be a follow-up.
Talking at the Produced By conference over the weekend, he said: "We are having a lot of discussions.
"Getting a movie made is far harder than making a movie. Getting the money is the hardest thing."
Rogen (Mac Radner) starred alongside Rose Byrne who played his wife Kelly Radner, and 'High School Musical' star Zac Efron who was cast as the frat leader, Teddy Sanders.
The film was released in the United States on May 9, 2014 to positive reviews and grossed over $213 million against an $18 million budget.
It is Rogen's second-highest grossing non-animated film, behind only 'Knocked Up'.

Peyton Reed will direct 'Ant Man'.
The 'Bring It On' director has been called in to helm the picture - based on the 1960's comic book - after Shaun of the Dead's Edgar Wright dropped out in May, reports Variety.
Adam McKay - who will contribute to the script - was also rumoured to replace Wright, who had been in talks with Marvel to pen the film since 2006, but pulled out "due to differences in their vision of the film."
Reed, 49 - who is due to start work on the movie this autumn - also developed Marvel's 'Fantastic Four' and his most recent film 'Yes Man' (2008) starring Jim Carey grossed over $223.2million worldwide.
Meanwhile, Paul Rudd is set to star in the flick as the superhero 'Ant Man' with Michael Douglas playing his mentor Dr. Hank Pym.
Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Michael Pena and Patrick Wilson will also appear in the action adventure which is due out in July 2015.
The movie will be part of Marvel's 'Phase 3' storylines, following the release of 'The Avengers: Age of Ultron' in May 2015.
It's likely Rudd will also join the third 'Avengers' movie, starring alongside Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Chris Evans (Captain America) and Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk).

Kirsten Dunst wants to work with Judd Apatow.
The actress made a name for herself with comedies like 'Bring It On' as a teenager and after years of cutting her teeth on more serious dramas, she feels ready to make a comedic return.
However, the 32-year-old star wouldn't work with just anyone and has set her sights on top Hollywood funnyman Judd, the man behind 'Knocked Up' and 'The 40-year-old Virgin'.
Asked whether she wanted to make more comedies, she replied: "Yes, but it all depends on the director. A comedy needs a lot of effort, it's much harder than it looks. I think I'd like to make a film with Judd Apatow."
Kirsten also has a number of other A-list directors on her wish list to work with.
She told French magazine Madame Figaro: "Michael Haneke, to start with: he's got a magnificent style and knows how to shoot actresses. And I speak German, so hopefully it would be an advantage! And also Quentin Tarantino."
The blonde recently made a brief return to comedy opposite Isla Fisher in 'Bachelorette' and she credits her wide range of roles for keeping her career going.
She explained: "There is no secret: everything depends on the choices you make. And the people you surround yourself with. If you work with the right people, you progress and keep going. It's up to you.
"Do you know how many roles of depressive women I was offered after 'Melancholia'? Luckily, I made 'Bachelorette' just after, which pushed me in a new direction."