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He's flown from one side of this galaxy to the other, and he’s seen a lot of strange stuff ... and now audiences are about to see a little bit more of the life of Han Solo, intergalactic smuggler, Millennium Falcon pilot, reluctant good guy and all-round badass.

The new film, to be released in 2018, is part of Disney’s all-out effort to reboot the Star Wars franchise after buying the rights from George Lucas in 2012.

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Alden Ehrenreich. Alden. Ehrenreich. Remember that name, because the young actor was just cast in the most coveted open role currently available in Hollywood. Now we’ll finally see how Han met Chewie, and maybe even settle once and for all who shot first.

Last month, Deadline reported Ehrenreich was the frontrunner to nab the role after impressing in the Joel and Ethan Cohen-directed Hail, Caesar! But with more than 2,500 actors considered for the role, Ehrenreich emerged as the favorite, beating out some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Now, the relatively unknown actor is primed to become the next Star Wars megastar.

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EXCLUSIVE: Disney planning trilogy with Han Solo prequel and its star Alden Ehrenreich
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainmen ... -1.2722170

‘Han Solo’ Female Lead: Find Out Which Actresses Tested for the ‘Star Wars’ Spinoff
http://www.slashfilm.com/han-solo-female-lead/

Is Sana Starros the Female Lead in the ‘Han Solo’ Movie? Learn More About Han Solo’s Former “Wife”
http://www.slashfilm.com/sana-starros-han-solo-movie/

Donald Glover cast as young Lando Calrissian in Star Wars Han Solo movie
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/21/st ... 1-maintitl

Han Solo’s ‘Star Wars Story’ Will Show Us At Least One Iconic Piece of The Smuggler’s History
http://www.slashfilm.com/han-solo-spin- ... y-details/

On her way to the Iron Throne, Daenerys is gonna stop by a galaxy far, far away! Emilia Clarke joins up with the Han Solo Spin-Off!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/76759

She's my favorite part of Game of Thrones, so I'm excited!

Han Solo Movie Will Be Like a Western, Says Kathleen Kennedy
http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/7 ... y#/slide/1

This first one is older, but it looks like it was never posted here:
‘Han Solo’ Movie Photo: The Cast Takes Flight on the Millennium Falcon
http://www.slashfilm.com/han-solo-movie-photo/

Woody Harrelson On If He’s Playing Garris Shrike In ‘Han Solo’ Movie
http://www.slashfilm.com/garris-shrike-han-solo-movie/

Woody Harrelson Explains Why ‘Han Solo’ Will Be The Best ‘Star Wars’ Movie Ever
http://www.slashfilm.com/woody-harrelso ... ars-movie/

Woody Harrelson’s Han Solo Character Has a Name and It’s Not Who You Think
http://www.slashfilm.com/woody-harrelso ... character/

Han Solo prequel will reveal character's real name
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-enter ... 47296.html

http://variety.com/2017/film/news/bob-i ... 202015089/
(via AintItCool.com)

Iger also revealed that the next film, a standalone project on Han Solo, will follow his life from the age of 18 through 24. The film will including “acquiring a certain vehicle and meeting a certain Wookie,” he said. “You’ll also discover how he got his name.”

‘Sing Street’ Bully Ian Kenny Joins the Han Solo Spin-Off Cast
http://www.slashfilm.com/han-solo-spin-off-cast/

‘Han Solo’ Directors Reveal New ‘Star Wars’ Alien in Force For Change Video
http://www.slashfilm.com/new-star-wars- ... -han-solo/

New Han Solo Movie Character Names Revealed: Let’s Guess Who They Are
http://www.slashfilm.com/new-han-solo-m ... ter-names/

Does Lucasfilm’s ‘Han Solo’ Movie Crew Shirt Reveal The Film’s Official Title?
http://www.slashfilm.com/does-lucasfilm ... ial-title/

Phil Lord & Christopher Miller Drop Off Han Solo Film Due To “Creative Differences”
http://deadline.com/2017/06/han-solo-fi ... 202117207/

Ron Howard Top Choice To Take Over Han Solo Film?
http://deadline.com/2017/06/ron-howard- ... 202117289/

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Update: ‘Star Wars’ Han Solo Spinoff: Lord & Miller Fired After Clashing With Kathleen Kennedy (EXCLUSIVE)
http://variety.com/2017/film/news/star- ... 202473919/

Why Lucasfilm Fired ‘Han Solo’ Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller (and Who Might Replace Them)
http://www.slashfilm.com/why-lucasfilm- ... directors/

Phil Lord and Chris Miller Met With DC About ‘The Flash’ Before Leaving ‘Han Solo’
http://www.slashfilm.com/phil-lord-and- ... the-flash/

13 Filmmakers We Want to Finish Directing Lucasfilm’s Han Solo Movie
http://www.slashfilm.com/13-han-solo-di ... andidates/

How the Han Solo film broke apart — with Ron Howard picking up the pieces
http://ew.com/movies/2017/06/22/ron-how ... solo-film/

Ron Howard Talks Han Solo Movie & ‘Star Wars’ Universe – Cannes Lions
http://deadline.com/2017/06/ron-howard- ... 202118921/

Will Phil Lord and Chris Miller Keep ‘Han Solo’ Credits or Get Residuals?
http://www.slashfilm.com/phil-lord-chri ... r-credits/

It looks like Kathleen Kennedy uses the same methods as John Lasseter. Didn't something similar happen with Rogue One? I don't remember if it was official or just rumors, but I think the director was practically replaced after filming had finished and the new one was responsible for the reshoots and the editing.

That is what happened with Rogue One- a new director brought in for the reshoots and some additional scenes.

But Gareth Edwards was still involved and worked alongside Lucasfilm and Tony Gilroy on getting the film together. In this case, it seems Phil Lord and Christopher Miller didn't like the ideas Lucasfilm were proposing and what the studio was demanding of them. And it's not like these two aren't team players. They both gave credit to former Sony Pictures head Amy Pascal for giving them ideas that improved "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs." They were also willing to change a controversial character in their television series "Clone High" before the show was cancelled. They can work with executives and take notes. There just seemed to be a major clash of opinions here.

OK, the situation with Rogue One was a bit different then. Anyway, I think Disney is probably controlling the production of the films a lot because they want to make sure they’re successful. That’s understandable in a way, because Star Wars has a big fanbase they have to please, and also they’ve paid a big sum for Lukasfilm and they want to get their money back. The films need to be successful, too, if they want to continue expanding the franchise.

Well, if that makes the films better, is OK with me, but I fear they can end up seeming too calculated and lacking its own personality.