‘Star Wars 8' Is Happening: Film Spin-Off ‘Rogue One' Starring Felicity Jones Also Confirmed
Confirmed! Disney To Make At Least TWO New 'Star Wars' Films
Rachel McGrath— The Huffington Post UK
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‘Star Wars’ fans have been treated to a bumper loads of exciting news, as two new ‘Star Wars’ projects have been confirmed.
Speaking at Disney’s annual shareholder meeting, the company’s Chief Exec Bob Iger, confirmed an eighth movie, along with a spin-off, which will be called ‘Rogue One’.
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Felicity Jones will star in the spin-off
The eighth ‘Star Wars’ film is slated for release on 26 May 2017, while the spin-off will come earlier, in December 2016.
‘The Theory Of Everything’ star Felicity Jones is set to take the lead role in ‘Rogue One’, and a press release states that the film will explore "the characters and events beyond the core Star Wars saga", reports Sky News.
It is believed that the film is the first in a series of spin-offs, and it will be directed by the British director Gareth Edwards.
There are also huge spoiler rumours lurking around online - seriously, don’t click here if you'd rather remain in the dark.
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The Costumes of Star Wars
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In this photo taken Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, Sith robes and lightsabers are displayed as part of an exhibit on the costumes of Star Wars at Seattle's EMP Museum. The creators of the new exhibit, with 60 original costumes from the six Star Wars movies, are hoping to gather geeks, fashionistas and movie fans together to discuss how clothing helps set the scene. The exhibit, Rebel, Jedi, Princess, Queen: Star Wars and the Power of Costume, will be in Seattle through early October and then travel across the United States through 2020. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Boba Fett costumes. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Sith robes. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Senate and Trade Federation robes. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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The emblem of a Naboo starfighter pilot. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Queen Amidala's throne room gown, left, and Obi-Wan Kenobi's costume. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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The robotic hand of Anakin Skywalker is seen with his Jedi robe and the wedding gown of his bride, Padme Amidala. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A Sith robe and lightsaber. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Anakin Skywalker's Jedi robe and the wedding gown of his bride, Padme Amidala. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Princess Leia's slave bikini, right, and her Boushh disguise. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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The Senate gown of Queen Amidala, center, is seen with handmaiden gowns. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A yak hair and mohair costume of the Wookiee Chewbacca. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A stormtrooper costume. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Project director Saul Drake stands-in where visitors are likely to want their photo taken in front of a Darth Vader costume on display. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A stormtrooper costume is displayed with Darth Vader behind. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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C-3PO, left, and R2-D2 costumes. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A photographic display near a Jedi robe gives information about cultural influences on Star Wars costumes. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)