Former Lucasfilm's Senior VP Of Development, Kiri Hart is joining The Last Jedi's director and producer team of Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman in their new studio, T-Street. She will be joined by another former Lucasfilm VP, Stephen Feder who was VP of Film Development at Lucasfilm. Both were part of the Lucasfilm Story Group.

Film, Music & TV

Rian Johnson’s production company T-Street brings in 3 producers

Mark Newbold - November 14, 2019

Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman bring in 3 new producers to their production company T-Street.

Film, Music & TV

Rian Johnson has strong words for diversity haters

Mark Newbold - November 11, 2019

Rian Johnson speaks out about criticisms of diversity in Star Wars films.

Film, Music & TV

Rian Johnson still in talks for more Star Wars

Mark Newbold - November 3, 2019

Rian Johnson is still talking to Lucasfilm about more Star Wars.

Film, Music & TV

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Final Trailer & TV Spots For Rian Johnson’s ‘Knifes Out’ Released

Brian Cameron - October 28, 2019

The final trailer and a host of TV spots have been released for the Rian Johnson movie, Knifes Out.

Film, Music & TV

Rian Johnson On His Star Wars Trilogy – “Did I say ‘If’?”

Brian Cameron - October 25, 2019

The much debated status of Rian Johnson's Star Wars trilogy has more twists and turns than his film Knifes Out, at least in fan discussion if not in reality - here is the latest...

Film, Music & TV

Nyong’o, Driver, Waititi, Dern And Johnson All Potential Oscar Winners ?

Brian Cameron - October 25, 2019

Star Wars actors and directors Lupita Nyong’o, Adam Driver, Taika Waititi, Laura Dern And Rian Johnson are all in the running for an Oscar, at least according to EW's analysis.

Conventions & Events

Rian Johnson To Open The 42nd Denver Film Festival

Brian Cameron - October 15, 2019

The Last Jedi, writer and director, Rian Johnson will open the 42nd Denver Film Festival. Johnson grew up in the Metro area.

Conventions & Events

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Rian Johnson at BFI London Film Festival 2019: Knives Out and The Last Jedi

Mark Newbold - October 13, 2019

Rian Johnson and Mark Kermode talk about Johnson's career at last weekend's BFI London Film Festival 2019.

Interviews

Rian Johnson on more Star Wars: He would “be thrilled if it happens”

Mark Newbold - October 13, 2019

Does Rian Johnson drop clues regarding his Star Wars future?

Blogs

J.J. Abrams: Finishing What He Started

Joey Clark - October 10, 2019

Can J.J. Abrams bring the 9 film saga to a satisfying conclusion?

Film, Music & TV

00:02:18

Rian Johnson Interested In Sequels To ‘Knives Out’

Brian Cameron - October 5, 2019

Star Wars: The Last Jedi director, Rian Johnson has spoken with Sy-Fi Wire about the possibility of sequels to his upcoming Knives Out movie, and he has ambitions to follow the Agatha Christie mold.

Conventions & Events

Screen Talk: Rian Johnson – 8th October 2019

Mark Newbold - September 26, 2019

See Rian Johnson in conversation 8th October at the BFI.

Conventions & Events

00:02:15

The Rian Johnson directed The Brothers Bloom at The Prince Charles Cinema

Mark Newbold - September 16, 2019

The Brothers Bloom is being screened at The Prince Charles Cinema in November.

Film, Music & TV

Rian Johnson talks Knives Out and Star Wars

Mark Newbold - September 14, 2019

Rian Johnson talks Knives Out and Star Wars.

Film, Music & TV

Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman launch T-Street

Mark Newbold - September 7, 2019

Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman have launched T-Street.

Film, Music & TV

European Premiere of Knives Out by Rian Johnson at London Film Festival

Mark Newbold - August 19, 2019

Rian Johnson will bring Knives Out to the London Film Festival for its European Premiere.

Interviews

Rian Johnson talks future Star Wars: ‘What’s the next step?’

Mark Newbold - August 16, 2019

Rian Johnson discusses his forthcoming Star Wars trilogy.

Film, Music & TV

Knives Out Trailer #1 (2019)

Mark Newbold - July 3, 2019

Watch the first trailer for Knives Out, written and directed by Rian Johnson.

Film, Music & TV

New Star Wars film release dates announced

Fantha Tracks - May 7, 2019

Take a look at the release dates of the next three Star Wars films after The Rise of Skywalker.

Interviews

Rian Johnson on Episode IX: “I want to let go of all my expectations.”

Mark Newbold - April 5, 2019

Rian Johnson discusses some thoughts on Episode IX at Cinemacon.

Film, Music & TV

Rian Johnson IS still working on his Star Wars trilogy

Mark Newbold - February 14, 2019

Yes, no, yes, no, yes, Rian Johnson always was and still is making a new Star Wars trilogy.

Film, Music & TV

Rian Johnson directed film Knives Out to be released Thanksgiving 2019

Mark Newbold - December 14, 2018

Rian Johnson's Knives Out arrives Thanksgiving 2019.

Film, Music & TV

Rian Johnson continues to defend The Last Jedi

Mark Newbold - November 7, 2018

Rian Johnson has once again tweeted about The Last Jedi.

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Event Details

“FORCEFEST” VIRTUAL CONVENTION FILLS VOID FOR FANS WHILE RAISING MONEY FOR MAKE-A-WISH

Online Star Wars convention created and organized by a group of fan content creators to take place on August 28-30
Created to connect fans worldwide and raise money for Make-A-Wish Foundation
ForceFest offers a platform where fans and content creators can discuss the passion that unites them.

[GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY, July 16, 2020] When the COVID-19 pandemic caused the postponement of the official Star Wars Celebration fan convention scheduled for August, 2020 in Anaheim California, a group of fans leapt into action to create FORCEFEST, an on-line event that will bring the fandom together leveraging streaming platforms while raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The virtual conference will be held on the GetVokl platform and will take place on August 28-30, to coincide with the dates that Star Wars Celebration 2020 was to be held.

“Star Wars Celebration has always been a huge part of Star Wars fandom,” said Sarah Woloski, one of the event’s organizers. “Fans gather from all over the world to celebrate the Star Wars saga and meet up with new and old friends. We knew we could use technology to mimic that feel virtually.”

FORCEFEST will stream in six different themed “stages” on the GetVokl platform covering Content Creators, A Virtual Meetup “Cantina Lounge,” Interviews and Discussions, Live Action, Comics/Animation/Books, and a Miscellaneous stage. On these tracks, fans will be able to view streamed video versions of various fan-created podcasts that register to be a virtual presenter or host. [REGISTRATION LINK]

“The Star Wars fandom has always been active online creating their own content out of love for the saga,” said David Jesse of Tatooine Sons, one of the organizing shows. “FORCEFEST will create a larger platform for shows of all themes and sizes to share their unique brand of streaming in a shared environment.”

One of the objectives of FORCEFEST: Celebrating The Saga is to give the opportunity for all voices in the Star Wars fandom to be heard. The organization committee has made a commitment to providing a platform for diverse hosts and topics in a family-friendly environment. Application for participation as a show host or volunteer is open now at forms.gle/h3Br82ebAFx6Jr… and https://forms.gle/KFZYm1ZBEpVchJnY9 respectively. Registration closes on August 1, 2020.

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