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Film News and Musings

Meet Kylo Ren

Vanity Fair have let the cat out of the bag – Adam Driver (Girls) is officially Star Wars: The Force Awaken’s big bad, Kylo Ren. Whilst it’s been suspected to be the case for a while now, confirmation of the news, along with the release of an official image of the man himself in action…

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From Skull Island To The Shire: Andrew Lesnie (1956-2015)

Oscar winning cinematographer Andrew Lesnie (Lord of the Rings, King Kong, Rise of the Planet of the Apes) has sadly passed away, aged 59. Lesnie’s frequent collaborator Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings) led the tributes beautifully on his Facebook page, here is just a small snippet of his touching piece.

Game of Thrones: The Wars To Come – The Big Takeaway and Mini Review

Game of Thrones is back, and it’s back with a style and panache only Game of Thrones can bring. As always, there were lots of moving parts, and characters to catch up on, but who was the biggest mover and shaker of Game of Thrones on its opening week? All shall be revealed – Valar Morghulis.

Play-Doh Movie Incoming: Yes, You Read That Correctly

I honestly can’t believe I’m typing this. In a move a grand total of zero people called for, 20th Century Fox are lining up a deal for a Play-Doh movie, to be directed by purveyor of unnecessary movies Paul Feig, presumably as his follow up to Ghostbusters 3.

Prepare For More, and More, and More, Mad Max

Mad Max: Fury Road star Tom Hardy has spilt the beans that he is attached for not one, not two, but three further Mad Max films. Three!! This is all dependant on Fury Road doing big numbers of course, but from the look of the newest trailer, and with director George Miller in the driving seat…

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The Last Light Of Durin’s Day

“Stand by the grey stone when the thrush knocks, and the setting sun with the last light of Durin’s Day will shine upon the key-hole.”