While all the talk about the potential "Star Wars" spin-offs have been about what old characters could come back, those tasked with actually writing them seem more intent on moving forward. Screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan tells The LA Times: "I’m trying to start fresh. There are certain pleasures that we think the saga can bring to people that … [Read more...]
Kasdan, Kinberg To Pen “Star Wars” 8 & 9
November 21, 2012 by
Scribes Lawrence Kasdan ("The Empire Strikes Back," "Raiders of the Lost Ark") and Simon Kinberg ("Sherlock Holmes," "X-Men: Days of Future Past") have reportedly closed deals to pen the final two instalments of the new "Star Wars" trilogy at Disney Pictures. The pair join Oscar winner Michael Arndt ("Toy Story 3," "Little Miss Sunshine") who is … [Read more...]
Kasdan Adapting Coben’s “Stay Close”
January 23, 2012 by
Filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan ("Body Heat," "Darling Companion") and bestselling author Harlan Coben are teaming up for a film adaptation of the latter's new thriller novel "Stay Close" set for release in March says Deadline. The story deals with a past crime that returns to devastate the lives of a photojournalist, a suburban mother with a hidden … [Read more...]
