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From Japanese samurai flicks to gritty war movies, the visual language and tonal atmosphere of Star Wars is rooted in decades upon decades of film history. Here are 32 movies that inspired Star Wars creator George Lucas, as well as his many successors.

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The Rogue Squadron Movie Could Be What Saves Star Wars

Rogue Squadron movie could breathe new life into Star Wars by exploring non-Jedi aspects of the galaxy. Audiences are growing tired of repetitive Jedi-centered stories; there's a need for more diverse narratives. Star Wars could benefit from diversifying storytelling similar to the MCU, with the Rogue Squadron movie leading the way.

Newsweek on MSN · 4d

James Mangold's Star Wars Movie Won't be 'Handcuffed' to Lore

For a director who's helmed multiple box office successes, including Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line with Joaquin Phoenix and Girl, Interrupted with Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie, Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi is undoubtedly his biggest project yet.

Digital Trends on MSN · 3d

James Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi will avoid being handcuffed by Star Wars lore

James Mangold is taking the phrase, “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away,” quite literally. Mangold’s Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi will be a prequel movie set thousands of years before the Skywalker Saga. Mangold, who will direct Dawn of the Jedi, is excited to tell a new story with his co-writer, Beau Willimon.

Comicbook.com · 4d

James Mangold Finally Explains Why His Star Wars Movie Is Dawn of the Jedi Era

After concluding the saga of Indiana Jones, and bringing the enigma known as Bob Dlyan to the big screen, director James Mangold will be turning his attention to a galaxy far, far away. He’ll also be turning back the clock on that galaxy thousands of years.

Variety on MSN · 4d

James Mangold's ‘Star Wars' Movie Is Set 25,000 Years Before ‘Phantom Menace' So That It's Not ‘Handcuffed by Lore': Then ‘You Can't Please Anybody'

James Mangold, who just picked up a Directors Guild of America nomination for “A Complete Unknown,” recently told MovieWeb that his upcoming “Star Wars” movie is deliberately set thousands of years before any other movie in the long-running franchise so that he doesn’t have to deal with the canon and can thus avoid angering fans.

Yahoo · 4d

James Mangold Shared An Update On His Star Wars Movie, And I Love His Thoughts On What’s Most ‘Important’ To Him About The Film

Beau and I, in relation to Star Wars, have been working on a script, and we'll see what happens [...] Again, it’s just a matter of, do we find a way on the page to say something original? The Star Wars movie would be taking place 25,

Comicbook.com · 1d

This Star Wars Making of Documentary Is One of Lucasfilm’s Best Movies

Making Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace really is one of Lucasfilm’s best movies. How is it that, in a filmography that includes the original Star Wars and Indiana Jones trilogies, a “making of” documentary ranks among the best titles put out by the legendary

/Film on MSN · 3d

James Mangold's Dawn Of The Jedi Will Have A Big Advantage Over Other Star Wars Movies

The thing James Mangold finds most appealing about his Dawn of the Jedi movie may also allow the film to chart a bold new future for Star Wars.

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10 Years Later, I've Changed My Mind About One Of Star Wars' Most Controversial Characters

This controversial Star Wars character used to be a favorite of mine, but I revoked that love 10 years ago. Now, I'm ...

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Star Wars Movies In Order: Watching By Release Date And Chronologically

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Well, you could either enjoy all of the Star Wars movies and TV shows in order by their original release date, or you could trace the entire Skywalker ...

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'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' episode 7 is a bittersweet return to At Attin

Skeleton Crew's penultimate episode lets Jude Law shine again and feels like the first half of a season finale that remains ...

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James Mangold Talks His New STAR WARS Movie, Plus All the New STAR WARS Movies Announced (Including Daisy Ridley’s Return as Rey)

After many false starts and canceled projects, Star Wars is finally ready to return to theaters. Lucasfilm announced three new upcoming standalone movies during the opening of Star Wars ...