Kathleen Kennedy Talks 'The Last Jedi', 'Han Solo' & More With MTV

By: Benjamin Hart

Easily one of the biggest things to happen during Star Wars Celebration Orlando was the Star Wars: The Last Jedi panel, which included the cast and crew discussing the new story, characters and locations, along with a first look at the epic teaser trailer!

Afterwards, many of panelists went backstage to speak to the press about the film, among other topics. MTV's Josh Horowitz caught up with a few of them and got some interesting scoops. His interview with Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy was especially intriguing and shed some light on various aspects of the franchise's future.

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Diego Luna Thanks 'Rogue One' Fans At Golden Globes

By: Benjamin Hart

The 2017 Golden Globe Awards took place last night at the Beverly Hilton in Hollywood and a plethora of celebrities made appearances, including a few Rogue One: A Star Wars Story stars. Diego Luna, Felicity Jones and Riz Ahmed, who had been nominated for for an award for his role in "The Night Of", were in attendance at the event. During the ceremony, Jones and Luna also took the stage to present the award for best screenplay.

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Video: Felicity Jones Explains That She Is Not Daisy Ridley

By: Benjamin Hart

Felicity Jones has been in the news quite a bit lately due in part to having a starring role in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Lately the actress, who portrays criminal-turned-rebel Jyn Erso in the film, has spoken with numerous web sites and publications to promote Rogue One. One of her most recent outings takes a humorous look at some fan reactions to herself and her character.

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MTV Interviews Felicity Jones and Diego Luna About 'Rogue One'

By: Dominic Jones

The Rogue One: A Star Wars Story press tour is well underway.  Cast members Felicity Jones (Jyn Erso) and Diego Luna (Cassian Andor) recently sat down with MTV's Josh Horowitz to talk about the film.  They talked about how they got their roles in Rogue One, working with Darth Vader, and what it's like being in costume on a Star Wars film.  They also play a game of Star Wars would you rather.  Check it out below,

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Opinion: Is 'Jyn Erso' Rey's Mother?

By Ciaran Duggan,

Last weekend, Daisy Ridley attained the golden popcorn statuette for Breakthrough Performance at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards. In the aftermath of her victory, Ridley spoke with MTV News about Episode VIII and the circulated fan theory that Jyn Erso, the female lead in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, is Rey's mother. 

Dasiy Ridley refuted the argument that Jyn was Rey's mother and stated that the parentage of Rey should not be the focus of fan or media attention:

"I'm not being funny you guys, but just because (Erso's) white and got brown hair...it doesn't mean she's my mom....I think the amazing thing about (The Force Awakens) is that Finn and Rey don't come from anywhere, and they find a place. So to me, it's funny that people think it's so important because I don't really think it is. I don't know if I am a Jedi. I don't think I am."

I have to agree with Daisy on the question of Jyn Erso and Rey's parentage. Yes, as fans, we want to know the lineage of Rey, but its not a question which needs to be answered right now. It's a question which doesn't need to be answered in Rogue One. Felicity Jones will become the second female lead character in Star Wars film canon, and I think that is very encouraging. We want to see more lead female characters, but this should not mean that their stories have to entwine with each other. The first trailer for Rogue One gave us a tease about the characters and the plot of the film, but a lot of ambiguity still surrounds the film, so let us take a breather and wait to see what happens.

From a story telling point of view, as I mentioned on this week's SWU podcast, I feel it would be a little bit predictable and obvious for Jyn Erso to be revealed as the mother of Rey. I would like the plot of Rogue One to focus on the central Rebel characters in Rogue One, not the central characters from the Sequel Saga.

Source: MTV News

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Daisy Ridley Talks Episode VIII, 'Rogue One', and More at MTV Movie Awards

By: Dominic Jones

It was a big night for Rey actress (and birthday girl) Daisy Ridley last night at the MTV Movie Awards, where she picked up the award for Breakthrough Performance for her role in The Force Awakens (which also won for Movie of the Year).  At the awards ceremony, she chatted with MTV's Josh Horowitz about Star Wars Episode VIII (which she is currently filming) and about the trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story which came out last week (specifically, what she thinks of the "Jyn is Rey's mom" theory).

About the theory that Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) is Rey's mother, Ridley said, "I’m not being funny you guys, but just because she’s white and got brown hair… it doesn’t mean she’s my mom."

She also explained why she doesn't think it's a big deal who Rey's parents are, saying, "I think the amazing thing about [Episode VII] is that Finn and Rey don’t come from anywhere, and they find a place.  So to me, it’s funny that people think it’s so important because I don’t really think it is."

When asked if Rey would become a Jedi in Episode VIII, which she described as being "darker" than The Force Awakens, Ridley said, "I don’t know if I am a Jedi… I don’t think I am.  We’ve had this debate as to whether Leia is because she uses her Force powers.  Just because she’s not like, oh I’m going on an adventure like Luke doesn’t make her any less Forceful"

Source: MTV

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'The Force Awakens' Wins Three MTV Movie Awards!

By: Dominic Jones

The MTV Movie Awards were held last night (even though they don't air until tonight, which seems very strange in this day and age) and Star Wars: The Force Awakens won big, picking up three awards.  The film won for "Movie of the Year", beating out Jurrasic World, Creed, and Straight Outta Compton, a stars Daisy Ridley (Rey) and Adam Driver (Kylo Ren) won for "Breakthrough Performance" and "Best Villain" respectively. 

Daisy Ridley and director JJ Abrams were on hand.  After winning the Breakthrough Performance Award, Ridley said in her acceptance speech, "It feels especially amazing to be part of a film that represents all genders, all races, and all ages in a positive way."

To accept the award for Movie of the Year, Abrams and Ridley "walked through a deconstructed recreation of the First Order’s Starkiller Base amid an audience holding hundreds of lightsabers".  Abrams said when accepting the award, "I gotta say, it was an incredible honor to be part of the Star Wars saga".

Ridley posted some pictures from the evening on her Instagram, check them out below,

Bringing in my 24th year with JJ @mtv Movie Awards! Thank you so much to everyone that voted for Breakthrough and Movie!!!! #starwars #theforceawakens 🙅🏻🙅🏻🙅🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

A photo posted by @daisyridley on Apr 9, 2016 at 11:15pm PDT

Wooooop!!! 🙈🙈🙈😊😊😊 @mtv (@robertvetica @storyofmailife @petraflannery I love you guys thank you!!! 💁🏻💁🏻💁🏻)

A photo posted by @daisyridley on Apr 9, 2016 at 11:18pm PDT

Not only did Star Wars win big, but everyone in attendance got into the fun.  Game of Thrones star Emillia Clarke posted the following picture of her and a friend with their lightsabers from the event, 

 

Detectives who also happen to battle in intergalactic space.. Oh @mtvawards2016 you sure make a happy audience. #butwemaybemissingourcolombocigars #anyroomforsomemorecast? #solvingcrimesandfashionquerieswhilstfightingforafemaledarthvader

A photo posted by @emilia_clarke on Apr 9, 2016 at 11:50pm PDT

Congrats to Ridley, Driver, Abrams, and everyone who worked on the film for their success!

Source: MTV

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'The Force Awakens' Nominated for 11 MTV Movie Awards

By: Dominic Jones 

Star Wars: The Force Awakens may have been shut out at The Oscars, but there are plenty of other Awards shows where the film has a chance to win big.  MTV announced the nominees for the 2016 MTV Movie Awards and The Force Awakens picked up eleven nods, the most of any film.  The Force Awakens is nominated in the following categories,

• Movie of the Year
• Best Female Performance (Daisy Ridley)
• Breakthrough Performance (Daisy Ridley)
• Best Action Performance (Daisy Ridley and John Boyega)
• Best Hero (Daisy Ridley)
• Best Villain (Adam Driver)
• Best Virtual Performance (Andy Serkis and Lupita Nyong'o)
• Ensemble Cast
• Best Fight (Rey vs. Kylo Ren)

The MTV Movie Awards will take place April 10th at 8pm ET, and will be hosted by Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson.

Source: Variety

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