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Behind The Scenes: Adam Driver & J.J. Abrams On The Death Star Set Of STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER

On a technical level, J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker is a marvel. The special effects and design are next level great, perfectly building on everything which has gone before. It looks and feels like Star Wars at its best and [...]

February 19, 2021

Behind The Scenes: Rian Johnson & Mark Hamill On The Set of STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi has more than other Star Wars movies; some of it hits, some of it doesn’t. The much publicised Porgs work for a moment or two, but they outstay their welcome. The film drew to a halt too many times [...]

February 7, 2021

Let’s Talk About The Latest STAR WARS Trilogy (2015-2019)

It was never going to be easy. Following up the original Star Wars trilogy was a difficult task for its creator George Lucas and his prequel trilogy was met with a lot of criticism and backlash. Star Wars fans have long been strong in their opinions [...]

June 7, 2020

Adam Driver Is The Real Deal

Adam Driver is a real deal actor. He’s got serious chops and delivers spot-on performances in a variety of movies across multiple genres. He’s probably the best actor out there today. Most will know Driver from his work in s The Force [...]

January 19, 2020

Review: STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Is A Love Letter To George Lucas And A Fitting End To A 40 Year Cinematic Journey

The latest trilogy of Star Wars films and the Skywalker saga comes to a close with J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. It’s the conclusion of a nine film journey, one that has been littered with everything from cinema changing moments [...]

December 21, 2019

STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Trailer: Kylo Ren Meets The Emperor

Movies In Focus is very intrigued and excited to see how J.J. Abrams concludes the Skywalker saga with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. This new trailer might be short, but it packs-in quite a bit. The big thing is that we see Adam Driver’s [...]

December 14, 2019

Kathleen Kennedy To Receive The BAFTA Fellowship In 2020

Kathleen Kennedy is one of the most important figures in film over the last 40 years. Kennedy has worked on some of the most iconic, important and ground-breaking films over the last dour decades. In 1982 she co-founded Amblin Entertainment with [...]

December 7, 2019

IMAX Exclusive STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Art

The Force is strong with this one. IMAX has released this pretty cool artwork for J.J.Abrams‘ final instalment of the Skywalker saga, Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker. The finale of George Lucas’ cinema-changing sci-fi series debuts in [...]

November 30, 2019

Theatrical Poster For STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER

Here’s the final poster for J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, which opens on 20 December 2019. Looks like a Star Wars poster, right? It’s got lightsabers, blasters, the Millennium Falcon defying gravity and our [...]

October 22, 2019

Final Trailer For STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Is As Spectacular As It Is Light On Plot

Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, the last film in ‘the Skywalker saga hits screens on 20 December 2019. The final trailer for J.J. Abrams’ film arrived and it’s as spectacular as it is light on plot. Does the trick though, [...]

October 22, 2019

Hey Matt Reeves! Cast Richard E. Grant As Alfred In THE BATMAN

Look, Movies In Focus isn’t usually one for fan-casting. Sure, we all have ideas for who we would like to see in certain roles, but those sorts of dreams usually lead to broken hearts. However, the mighty Richard E. Grant needs to be cast [...]

May 30, 2019

STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE Looks Like The Coolest Thing Ever

Movies In Focus can be something of a cinematic curmudgeon. I know it – and hey, sometimes I revel in it. When you hit a certain age it’s easy to lose a certain amount of youthful vibrance and you forget what it was like to have been a [...]

May 30, 2019

That Does The Job Nicely! Trailer For STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER

Every generation has a legend – and that this point in time the Star Wars saga has crossed multiple generations. I’m there for Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker but I’ll cash-in my chips and enjoy Star Wars from the sidelines after the [...]

April 13, 2019

STAR WARS EPISODE IX Starts Shooting; First Image Released

It’s 1 August 2018 – and that means J.J. Abrams has started shooting Star Wars Episode IX. Above is the first-ever image released – and it looks a bit like the Millennium Falcon. I could be wrong though. Abrams announced the [...]

August 1, 2018

STAR WARS EPISODE IX: Old Faces & New Hopes

J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars Episode IX is gearing-up for the start of principal photography at Pinewood Studios on 1 August. That means all the casting pieces are beginning to fall into place. It’s no surprise the likes of Daisy Ridley, Adam [...]

July 28, 2018

Review: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Fails To Make The Jump To Lightspeed

Beware! There be SPOILERS! In 2015 the dormant Star Wars franchise was reawakened by J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens (read the Movies In Focus review), a gloriously faithful movie to George Lucas’ beloved original trilogy. The film [...]

December 16, 2017

Return Of The Jedi: J.J Abrams To Write & Direct STAR WARS: EPISODE IX

J.J. Abrams will be back to finish the Star Wars trilogy that he started. After the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Abrams will return to write (along with Chris Terrio) and direct Star Wars: Episode IX, the closing chapter of the [...]

September 12, 2017

Here Today Gone Trevorrow: STAR WARS: EPISODE IX Needs A New Director

Colin Trevorrow won’t be directing Star Wars: Episode IX. The Jurassic World helmer has been ousted from the film’s director’s chair due to the oh-so contagious ‘creative differences’. The news comes weeks after Ron [...]

September 6, 2017

STAR WARS News: First Official Cast Image From ROGUE ONE; Colin Trevorrow To Direct EPISODE IX

Disney’s D23 Expo saw a massive influx of Star Wars related news. Disneyland will be getting heightened Star Wars areas including a Star Wars Land, something that is sure to get families excited – especially when you hear that they’ll be [...]

August 16, 2015