filmcell Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) very cool.... The latest Star Wars film is to be made in the UK, producer Lucasfilm has said. The seventh movie in the sci-fi series is due to start production next year and is scheduled for release in 2015. Filming on previous Star Wars also took place in Britain at studios including Elstree, Shepperton and Leavesden. Chancellor George Osborne met executives from Disney-owned Lucasfilm in London earlier this year to discuss the plans and the production is thought to be eligible for a tax break. In a statement, Kathleen Kennedy, Lucasfilm president, said: "We've devoted serious time and attention to revisiting the origins of Star Wars as inspiration for our process on the new movie, and I'm thrilled that returning to the UK for production and utilising the incredible talent there can be a part of that." The company said representatives from Lucasfilm met with Mr Osborne "to establish an agreement to produce Star Wars in the UK". Mr Osborne said: "Today's announcement that the next Star Wars film will be shot and produced in the UK is great news for fans and our creative industries, and it is clear evidence that our incentives are attracting the largest studios back to the UK. "I am personally committed to seeing more great films and television made in Britain." In recent years hundreds of films have benefitted from tax relief, which require that at least 25% of the total production expenditure takes place in the UK. Relief can be claimed on production expenditure in the UK, up to a maximum of 80% of the total budget. Series revived Disney announced it would be making three new Star Wars films after it purchased Lucasfilm, the company started by Star Wars creator George Lucas, in October 2012. Star Wars: Episode VII will be directed by JJ Abrams, from a script by Little Miss Sunshine writer Michael Arndt. The six films in the series have grossed more than £2.8bn ($4.4bn) at the worldwide box office. Pinewood and Ealing studios were also used for production of previous Star Wars films. The 1977 original, the Empire Strikes Back in 1980 and Return of the Jedi in 1983 were shot at UK studios, as well as on location across the world. The series was revived in 1999 for three prequels. Studio production on the Phantom Menace took place at Leavesden studios in Hertfordshire, with Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith filmed in both the UK and Australia. scenes would be shot in the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. question is .. how can i be an extra in this ........ Edited May 11, 2013 by filmcell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirtchy Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I was thinking that, you become an extra in Star Wars, you're set for life! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmcell Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 gona try my best to find out how .. and if i can.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnosoul Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 its great news they are filming the new movies in the uk :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirtchy Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 They'll probably pick up all their extras from an experienced casting agency unfortunately, when i looked into being an extra, most companies wanted you to pay loads of money, then submit professional photos, and like most things now, if you have no experience what so ever, you have no hope :/ Always worth a shot though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmcell Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 ive been in a movie ...... http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115766/ i was a english horse knight to the king... wonder if that counts .... lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirtchy Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Every little counts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padawan_Ra'Zen Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Man, it'd be AMAZING if I could be an extra. Because y'know. Jedi costume. XD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthelvis Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 My friend was an extra in World War Z and had no previous experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverGeek Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I'm in an extra casting agency, though it tends to be small web series or student films. I'm sure you'll al be surprised to hear that I've been a zombie a bunch of times, it is one of the easier casting to extra in as you very rarely need any experience in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnosoul Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 how do you join a extra casting agency :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverGeek Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Just look them up online, there's loads that can give you a message if there's anything in the area that covers your interests/experience. Most do need a fee to join properly, though you can generally get all the required info without an agent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverGeek Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Just to point out, i have yet to be paid for any extra work I've done so though it's good fun and a great way to see the process of film making, a lot of it is long waits to the scene you will appear and even when it seems longer at the time they tend to be blink and you'll miss it moments. Not trying to put anyone off, just putting it into perspective. I don't want to appear I think i'm doing anything glamorous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnosoul Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Thanks Brian i will have a look online,like you said it would be great way to see the film making process and it would be a fun experience :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jael001 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 it would be nice if it was filmed on my doorstep :) http://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/10417537.Could_the_next_Star_Wars_film_but_shot_in_Elstree_Studios_/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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