Gareth Edwards

Gareth Edwards

Born: June 1, 1975
in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, UK
Gareth James Edwards (born 13 July 1975) is an English filmmaker. He gained recognition for Monsters (2010), an independent film in which he served as writer, director, cinematographer, and visual effects artist. He subsequently directed Godzilla (2014), a reboot of Toho's Godzilla franchise and the first film in Legendary's MonsterVerse, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), the first installment of the Star Wars anthology series and an immediate prequel to Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977). He returned to making original films with the science fiction thriller The Creator (2023).

Movies for Gareth Edwards...

True Love: Making 'The Creator'
Title: True Love: Making 'The Creator'
Character: Self
Released: November 14, 2023
Type: Movie
Join director Gareth Edwards and crew for nearly an hour look behind the scenes. Hear from actors about the filming experience, and learn about the production's documentary-style approach, the innovative camera and lighting work, and much more.
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Title: James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
Character: Self
Released: April 29, 2018
Type: TV
Explore the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today. In each episode, James Cameron introduces one of the “Big Questions” that humankind has contemplated throughout the ages and reaches back into sci-fi’s past to better understand how our favorite films, TV shows, books, and video games were born.
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The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars
Title: The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars
Character: Himself
Released: December 21, 2017
Type: Movie
Superfan David Whiteley celebrates the unsung British heroes behind the first film in the Star Wars’ franchise, 1977’s eponymously titled Star Wars. The Star Wars saga ends with the release of The Rise of Skywalker in December 2019. This documentary celebrates where it all began. It includes previously unheard stories from the people who made one of the most successful movies of all time, with additional interviews and previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage. The presenter, Star Wars superfan David Whiteley, who has his own connection to the original film (he was born on May the 4th), tracks down the often modest British talent who brought the galaxy to life. David explores the contribution of the London Symphony Orchestra and meets Ann Skinner, who was in charge of continuity. As well as seeing her original stills from the set, Ann reveals how she helped Sir Alec Guinness with one of the most famous speeches in Star Wars.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Title: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Character: Resistance Trench Soldier
Released: December 13, 2017
Type: Movie
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.
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The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
Title: The Stories: The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
Character: Himself
Released: April 4, 2017
Type: Movie
The Making of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Title: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Character: Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
Released: December 14, 2016
Type: Movie
A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.
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Godzilla: Force of Nature
Title: Godzilla: Force of Nature
Character: Himself
Released: September 16, 2014
Type: Movie
Cast and crew look back on the franchise's origins, the parallels with modern history, building a serious film, creature design, photographic style and the importance of perspective, digital effects construction, ensuring proper scale, the film's drama, Gareth Edwards' style, and more.
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Title: Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Character: Self
Released: January 26, 2003
Type: TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.