Two icons in varying genres have now passed on in a day. Irvin Kershner was the director of The Empire Strikes Back, Robocop 2, and Never Say Never Again.
In reality this isn’t just a victory for IGTM, but for game lovers everywhere, as raising awareness of the trials and tribulations of game creation only serves to increase the respect and legitimacy of the craft.
We just got wind that Lilly landed a part in Peter Jackson’s upcoming two-part “Hobbit” film as a wood elf elf named, Tauriel. I always thought that Lilly had very Elven features, obviously Jackson’s casting director agreed with me. Here is what Peter Jackson had to say on the matter.
The story behind Empire is pretty amazing. Its a shame that most people don’t even realize that Lucas didn’t direct Empire.
Sadly, that’s why it was the best one.