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Go Behind-The-Scenes On ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
Coming out of Comic Con is a behind-the-scenes video for the upcoming sci-fi adventure film Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. The film is directed by J.J. Abrams and stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, John Boyega, and much more.
The video goes in depth on the creative process for the film, showing the passion and love that each and every cast and crew member has for this property as well as the event itself. What really got me was how strongly they pushed for real sets and practical FX, something they could’ve easily ignored. It’s a real treat for fans to see this universe come to life in such a way. Oh, and see if you can catch the few moments where we see Warwick Davis (Leprechaun)!
Also announced at Comic Con were the roles of General Hux, who is played by Domnhall Gleeson, Adam Driver as Kylo Ren, and Gwendoline Christie as stormtrooper Captain Phasma.
I have to say, I’m not the biggest Star Wars fan. Sure, I enjoyed the original trilogy and there were a few moments here and there of the new trilogy that were entertaining. But I never read the books or played too many of the games, so I never really got an idea of the grandiosity of the Star Wars universe. But everything points to this being a pretty exceptional film and I’m very excited to see what comes out of it.
All of us here at Bloody Disgusting are deeply sad to learn that The Blob director Chuck Russell has passed away at 74 years old.
Russell’s career began with his directorial debut, 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
The multihyphenate film director, screenwriter, and producer is best known for helming 1994 comedy The Mask starring Jim Carrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger actioner Eraser, and adventure spinoff The Scorpion King. The latter served as the first leading role for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The filmmaker left an indelible mark on horror with his ANOES sequel, 1988’s The Blob, and 2000’s Bless the Child.
Russell’s final film credit is 2024’s Witchboard remake starring Madison Iseman (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), and Jamie Campbell Bower (“Stranger Things”).
It marked Russell’s return to horror after a lengthy hiatus, and he shared sequel hopes to Bloody Disgusting in an interview ahead of the remake’s release: “I got to design the board with real mystical symbols and things that I know represent good and evil, and where that board takes us if the audiences respond to the film, and I hope they will; I know it’s out there for you guys, but the sequel is a world we’ll get to go a little further. That’s sure the intention.”
He also recently expressed interest in returning to the franchise that began his career.
TMZ notes that Russell passed away at his San Diego-area home.
We send our deepest condolences to Chuck Russell’s family, friends, and fans.
Director, Co-Writer & Producer Chuck Russell behind the scenes of the horror film, WITCHBOARD. Photo courtesy of The Avenue and Atlas Distribution
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