On this episode of Collider Movie Talk, John Campea, David Griffin, and Roth Cornet discuss the following:

  • Young Han Solo Star Wars Anthology movie details
  • Wolverine 3
  • Dave Franco returns to Neighbors 2
  • Special screening of Jurassic World
  • Sicario trailer
  • Box Office Predictions (Brought to you by AMC Theatres)
  • The Hateful Eight
  • Jeremy Renner returns for Hansel & Gretel 2
  • ...and a few things more!

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Image via Lucasfilm

As most of you know by now The LEGO Movie directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller are preparing to direct a still-untitled Star Wars Anthology film about Han Solo. What we still don’t know is what the film will be about or who will play the role made iconic by Harrison Ford. However, in a recent interview, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy gave us some insight into what we can expect the film to focus on and what age Han Solo will be in the new films. Kennedy said the following: “We don’t want to spend time going back and answering a lot of questions that, quite frankly, I don’t think people want answered. I think the key here is that we are identifying an event or events in Han Solo’s life that gives you some idea of who he is and why he is the character we have all known to love…You can imagine, given who we’ve chosen to come in and direct, it should be very entertaining and funny. Han Solo is the character inside Star Wars that everybody knows has a wit and sense of humor. So that’s what this should be. He’ll definitely be probably in the high teens, low 20s. We’re not introducing you to a 10-year-old Han Solo.”

As Hugh Jackman continues his daily high intensity workouts for his upcoming final appearance as the character Wolverine in the yet untitled Wolverine 3 film, actor Patrick Stewart is giving us a little bit of insight into the new film. In a recent interview with Collider’s own Steve Weintraub, Stewart revealed that he is indeed appearing in the movie and it will be a significant role. Stewart said the following: “There is a project in development. I understand that Professor Xavier will be making more than an appearance, however, and that intrigues me. And the idea of an old Wolverine – I’m really looking forward to Hugh Jackman getting old. You know, damn him. He looks so great! So I’m hoping to see him covered in prosthetics, you know? And then he’ll make me look better if that’s the case.”

BUY OR SELL

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Image via Universal Pictures

As most of you will remember a sequel to the hit comedy Neighbors is currently in development with Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne and Zac Efron all set to reprise their roles from the original. One significant name that was missing from the original reports was Dave Franco who played Efron’s frat brother and best friend in the original. Now, according to a report in TheWrap Franco has indeed signed on for the film.

Jurassic World shocked the film world when it unexpectedly became the #1 all time opening weekend box office champ and the #3 box office worldwide film of all time. Now, Universal and IMAX have announced that Jurassic World will be back on IMAX screens for a special week-long engagement in domestic IMAX 3D theaters beginning August 28.

The trailer for the upcoming film Sicario has hit the web. Sicario follows FBI agent Kate (played by Emily Blunt) and her conflicting journey that descends into the intrigue, corruption and moral mayhem of the borderland drug wars. In the lawless border area stretching between the U.S. and Mexico, Kate is exposed to the brutal world of international drug trafficking by members of a government task force who have enlisted her in their plan to take out a Mexican cartel boss. The film also stars Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro and opens September 18th in limited release with a wide release the following week.


BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS (Brought to you by AMC Theatres)

Each of the panelist predict what the box office films will be on Monday morning.

MAIL BAG

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Image via Lionsgate

BarinderPal Nanuan writes: Hey guys, I just watched the trailer for The Hateful Eight, and realized the Christoph Waltz wasnt in it. I always assumed that he was supposed to be in, and i thought that it was confirmed that he was in it. Do you guys know what happened, was this even true? Thanks and keep up the good work.

Aaron writes: Hey guys, greetings from Germany, love your show. My question is about the upcoming "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters" sequel. I'm one of the few people who actually enjoyed the first one, mainly because of Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton in the leading roles. With Renner being in three big franchises right now (Avengers, Bourne and Mission Impossible) and Gemma successfully doing more smaller films, do you think they would return for such a silly, fun, over-the-top movie like "Hansel & Gretel 2"? Thanks and keep up the great work.