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Today at D23, Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn confirmed that writer-director Colin Trevorrow will direct Star Wars: Episode IX , which is set for release in 2019. Heroic Hollywood scooped this confirmation a few few weeks ago. While production won’t begin for a few years, Trevorrow is heading to Lucasfilm this year to begin working with artists and his fellow Star Wars directors. “Colin is someone I’ve been interested in working with ever since I saw ‘Safety Not Guaranteed,’” says Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. “The power of that film paired with the enormous success of ‘Jurassic World’ speaks volumes about his abilities both as a storyteller and skilled filmmaker. We are thrilled to have such an incredible talent as Colin join our family and step into the Star Wars universe.” Trevorrow states, “This is not a job or an assignment. It is a seat at a campfire, surrounded by an extraordinary group of storytellers, filmmakers, artists and craftspeople. We’ve been ch

This week's episode of Inside the Bucket is online! Revel in the digital mastery! Another fantastical, magnifical, supendical edition of I nside the Bucket is here! Join Matt, SandwichJohn, and David for a Friday, pre-Wizard World edition as the boys deliver the best movie and television news from our website SANDWICHJOHNFILMS.COM . The show kicks off with Matt asking John and David about Friday's shocker that Paramount and Sony have joined Marvel in not attending Hall H for this year's San Diego Comic-Con. Then, he takes TeamSandwich through the various (apparent) leaked images from Star Wars: The Force Awakens (which we have chosen not to post ourselves), before ending with a discussion on the first female Ghostbusters images and the first trailer from the Emily Blunt thriller Sicario . This week's Blu-ray releases are truly awful, with the boys throwing it down against The Man. As if that wasn't enough, they go into their Rants and Raves, whe

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS AND MORE COMING TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2015 THE FORCE IS STRONG THIS SUMMER IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO. The power of the Force is coming to San Diego Comic-Con, and StarWars.com has your opening crawl for the megaevent’s Star Wars programming. Check out our guide below for information on panels that cover Star Wars: The Force Awakens , Hasbro’s latest action figures, new novels based on the original films, and much, much more. (If you can’t make it, don’t worry; visit StarWars.com for exclusive real-time liveblogs!) The event takes place July 9-12 at the San Diego Convention Center, with Star Wars panels scheduled for Friday, July 10; look for some exclusive Star Wars: The Force Awakens products at SDCC, and be sure to check out EW.com tomorrow for details. Friday, July 10, Star Wars Schedule Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Hall H Lucasfilm president and producer Kathleen Kennedy, director J.J. Abrams, writer Lawrence Kasdan, and special guests pro

Pre-ordered done. Evil Emperor Ming is out to destroy Earth but not to fear. Flash is here to save us all... in 3 3/4-inch scale, that is! From Bif Bang Pow! comes the Flash Gordon Hawk City Scene 3 3/4-Inch Figure Set - Convention Exclusive. The action figure set includes both Flash Gordon and Emperor Ming. Each detailed figure has 9 points of articulation and comes with its own sword accessory. Packaged in a unique full-color box that includes a fold out diorama of Hawk City, this Entertainment Earth convention exclusive gives fans the chance to recreate the memorable Hawk City scene from the 1980 film Flash Gordon. Will Ming emerge victorious or will Flash save the day once again? It's up to you, but not for long. This is a limited edition of only 2,400 pieces, each of which comes individually numbered. Available for the first time on July 8, 2015 at the Entertainment Earth booth #2343 at San Diego Comic-Con, fans will have the first opportunity to grab this individually

How will today's confirmation affect the largest geek fest in the world? Story by Matt Cummings Even though the insanity that is San Diego Comic-Con makes enjoying the July event a real hassle, it's still clear that studios love the venue for its ability to release big stories to thousands of adoring fans. Together with social media, it's become the most effective (and cheapest) way to get your new television show or movie casting out there. But in recent years - particularly in 2014 - some studios began to re-think their strategies of waiting until the annual madness to build anticipation. Take Marvel Studios for example, the consistent darling of past conventions and the group particularly responsible for the way the current convention is covered and orchestrated. With their near lack of news last year for either 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy , 2016's Doctor Strange , or even this year's Ant-Man , it was clear that something was either amiss o

Episode four of History’s drama series VIKINGS titled “ Scarred ” premieres this Thursday, March 12 at 10 p.m. See all the images and clips after the Jump... “ Scarred ” – Thursday, March 12 at 10 p.m. The victorious Wessex/Viking forces return to Wessex but there is rancour in the Viking camp - Floki is angry over the alliance with Ecbert and is resentful the influence that he feels Athelstan has over Ragnar. Princess Kwenthrith makes some calculating political moves following the battle at the Hill of the Ash in Mercia. Visitors from the past arrive in Hederby, at Kalf’s invitation. HARBARD & ASLAUG Please Leave A Comment-

Episode three of History’s drama series VIKINGS titled “Warrior’s Fate” premieres this Thursday, March 5 at 10 p.m. Watch New clips from the upcoming episode. “ Warrior’s Fate ” – Thursday, March 5 at 10 p.m. King Ecbert visits the developing Viking settlement as the first harvest is sown and rebuffs criticism from his leading nobles. The Wessex/Viking forces charge into battle with Mercia. In Kattegat, Harbard arrives in to the Great Hall and his mysterious aura fascinates Aslaug and Helga but Siggy remains suspicious.There are strange and tragic happenings in Kattegat and Siggy suspects Harbard is the cause. Watch the clips and see all the images after the Jump... FLOKI AND RAGNAR – “Why are we fighting for these Christians? ” SIGGY VISITS THE SEER Please Leave A Comment-

HISTORY’s drama series VIKINGS. Episode 302, “The Wanderer ”, premieres Thursday, February 26 at 10 p.m. “ The Wanderer ” – Thursday, February 26 at 10 p.m. Lagertha & Athelstan help to establish the Viking settlement in Wessex. Harbard, a mysterious wanderer, arrives in Kattegat, realizing the forewarned dreams of Aslaug, Siggy and Helga. Watch the clips after the Jump... RAGNAR IS ALL SMILES ECBERT & LAGERTHA HARBARD ARRIVES Please Leave A Comment-

First clip and cast photos from Vikings season 3. Season three of HISTORY’s hit scripted drama series VIKINGS returns on Thursday, February 19 at 10 p.m. ET. The new 10-episode season begins with Ragnar ( Travis Fimmel ) as King and follows the great responsibility that now rests on the shoulders of the former farmer. “ Mercenary ” – Thursday, February 19 at 10 p.m. (Season Premiere) Ragnar and Lagertha’s fleets depart Kattegat once more for Wessex and this time they bring a group to colonize there. King Ecbert hosts the Norsemen and proposes a deal. Despite the misgivings of some of the other leaders, Ragnar leads his forces into battle once more, but this time as allies of Wessex. See all the photos after the Jump... With the promise of new land from the English, Ragnar leads his people to an uncertain fate on the shores of Wessex. King Ecbert (Linus Roache) has made many promises and it remains to be seen if he will keep them.

Season three of HISTORY’s hit drama series VIKINGS premieres this week on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 10 p.m. Additionally, @HistoryVikings is rallying armies of passionate fans to “raid” popular hashtags on Twitter and Tumblr, beginning with #ManCrushMonday on Monday, February 16 at 1 p.m. If you would like to join in on the social raid on Monday, any of the memes, vines or GIFs of “ Lagertha ” and other strong female Vikings characters literally crushing men in battle using hashtags #ManCrushMonday and #Vikings . Fans can go www.hashtagraids.com starting on Monday at 9 am ET to download these materials and more for use on social media. See all the images after the Jump... ABOUT HISTORY’S VIKINGS SEASON THREE Season three of HISTORY’s hit scripted drama series VIKINGS returns on Thursday, February 19 at 10 p.m. ET. The new 10-episode season begins with Ragnar (Travis Fimmel) as King and follows the great responsibility that now rests on the shoulders

Faith and Family are Tested as the Struggle Over Power, Land & Loyalty Raid On … VIKINGS HISTORY’s Hit Drama Series Sails Again for Season Three Thursday, February 19 at 10 p.m. ET. Season three of HISTORY’s hit scripted drama series VIKINGS returns on Thursday, February 19 at 10 p.m. ET. The new 10-episode season begins with Ragnar ( Travis Fimmel ) as King and follows the great responsibility that now rests on the shoulders of the former farmer. With the promise of new land from the English, Ragnar leads his people to an uncertain fate on the shores of Wessex. King Ecbert ( Linus Roache ) has made many promises and it remains to be seen if he will keep them. But ever the restless wanderer, Ragnar is searching for something more … and he finds it in the mythical city of Paris. Rumored to be impenetrable to outside forces, Ragnar and his band of Norsemen must come together to break down its walls and cement the Vikings legend in history. The gripping family saga of

Lorde curates and handpicks the artists for THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 1 soundtrack, Lorde will also provide the first single for the album. Well, that first single, “ Yellow Flicker Beat ” has now hit the web. LORDE UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “YELLOW FLICKER BEAT” FOR LIONSGATE'S “THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 1” IN THEATERS NOVEMBER 21. “YELLOW FLICKER BEAT” AVAILABLE NOW ON ITUNES, ON ALL DIGITAL PARTNERS TOMORROW “THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 1” SOUNDTRACK CURATED BY LORDE TO BE RELEASED IN NOVEMBER NORTH AMERICAN TOUR CONTINUES. Today multiplatinum GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist LORDE unveiled her new single “Yellow Flicker Beat” [LAVA/Republic Records], the lead song from the soundtrack to The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 [Republic Records]. The single is available now on iTunes and will be on all digital retailers tomorrow. Purchase on iTunes here The highly anticipated single offers an intriguing glimpse into what has become on

AMC delivers a new trailer for the 5th season of THE WALKING DEAD . THE WALKING DEAD season 5 Premiere October 12 Sundays 9/8c only on AMC Please Leave A Comment-

We’re bringing #WalrusYes full circle! If you are a Kevin Smith fan, then you’ve probably heard how his new film, TUSK , came to be. It was through the passionate efforts of his fans that encouraged him to make it a reality. If fans see a Thursday night showing of TUSK (we are having 8pm and 10pm showings in most theaters), they get their names added to the credits of the film when it comes out on DVD. All they have to do is take a picture of their ticket stub and post it to twitter or instagram with #WalrusYes and #TGITusk. It’s the film that was greenlit by fans on twitter. Now they can be a part of the movie forever (sounds scary) by seeing it first and sharing on twitter. Please Leave A Comment-

This is just some crazy news that I had to share. LOL Toke up with “ Mr. Tusk ” and “ White Walrus ” medical-marijuana strains available now at Buds & Roses in Los Angeles! Let’s get blazed! A24 partners with THE WORLD’S BEST EVER and BUDS & ROSES , a Los Angeles based medical-marijuana dispensary, to sell two brand new cannabis strains inspired by Kevin Smith’s TUSK ! A24 will release TUSK in theaters nationwide September 19, 2014 “Kevin Smith’s “Tusk” is an utterly bizarre, weirdly compelling story of manimal love that stakes out its own brazen path somewhere between “The Fly” and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Twenty years on from “Clerks” Smith has delivered a left-field surprise that ranks among his very best work.” Scott Foundas, Variety Buds & Roses will sell the two strains - “Mr. Tusk” and “White Walrus” - beginning today through September 26, 2014. For more information on the dispensary, check out their site here : TUSK A film written and directed by

HISTORY's VIKINGS Season 3 Sneak Peak Video From Comic-Con 2014 See all the images after the Jump... VIKINGS , Season 3 is currently in production and is slated to premiere in 2015. VIKINGS tells the extraordinary tales of the lives and epic adventures of these warriors. The drama portrays the world of these Dark Age raiders, traders, explorers – not from an outsider’s view, but, through the eyes of Viking society. VIKINGS centers on Ragnar (Travis Fimmel), a restless young warrior and family man who longs to find and conquer new lands across the sea and claim the spoils as his own. Travis Fimmel (Warcraft) continues to lead the stellar cast as Ragnar, along with Katheryn Winnick as Lagertha, an Earl and fierce shield maiden; Clive Standen as Rollo, Ragnar’s impulsive brother; Alexander Ludwig as Bjorn, the intelligent and bold warrior son of Ragnar; George Blagden as Athelstan, a young and not-so-innocent monk; Jessalyn Gilsig as Siggy, beautif

TUSK will have its world premiere at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival From the singular mind of writer/director and podcaster Kevin Smith , and conceived from one of Smith’s own Smodcast’s, TUSK is a story unlike anything that has ever been committed to screen before. A tale that is equal parts hilarious and horrifying, TUSK will stay with you long after the credits roll. Please Leave A Comment-