BEHIND THE SCENES: SHAPING A SENATOR!

Like Alden Ehrenreich following her as a Star Wars icon, Natalie Portman was, and is, determined to work with the world's finest directors in the projects she's involved with, of which George Lucas certainly qualified as one of the most experienced and naturally versed in filmic storytelling she could discover, especially during filming of EPISODE III in Australia during 2003.

OUT NOW IN THE UK: 'SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY' - A JUNIOR NOVEL

He's a dab hand in writing adventures concerning that criminal underbelly side of the Star Wars saga, and penned memorable exploits for the likes of Han and Chewbacca, as well as a certain crimson lightsaber wielding Sith Lord, so Joe Schreiber is more than a fine choice in handling the newly released Junior Novel adaptation of Solo: A Star Wars Story, out now in the UK from EGMONT. It's a fast paced and fun book for all ages let alone the junior age group, also featuring deleted scenes soon to be revealed in the film's home entertainment release.

Here's the release blurb:

Board the Millennium Falcon for a galactic adventure that explores the story of one of Star Wars' greatest heroes! Han Solo leaves his homeworld Corellia behind and dreams of becoming the greatest pilot in the galaxy. But before he can find the perfect ship he'll have to survive a dangerous job in the criminal underworld. Read along as Han encounters Chewbacca the Wookiee, smuggler Lando Calrissian and other heroes and villains. Author Joe Schreiber captures all the excitement and adventure of the hit film.

Get the book here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Solo-Star-Story-Junior-Novel/dp/140529194X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537628526&sr=8-1&keywords=solo+a+star+wars+story+junior

'SOLO': BACK IN BOTHER!

It evaded the 'Imperial Entanglements' with speed and daring, and now the super-fast Millennium Falcon has rushed into an encounter with and even bigger and more unusual threat- the alien    summa-verminoth, emerging from the dark of the Kessel Maw's maelstrom, and clearly something Han Solo and his crew wish to avid at all costs, in this great effects shot from Solo: A Star Wars Story, out next week in the UK on numerous home entertainment formats.

CLASSIC IMAGE: THE SKYWALKER DESTINY!

We're used to the official evocative shot of Luke alongside Darth Vader in the Throne Room lift of the Death Star II that has been effectively utilized in press and publicity for Return of the Jedi since 1983, so how nice to see another image from the posed shoot appear online recently. Especially as the struggle between father and son had been such a vital part of that film's emotional core.

'SOLO': DELIVERING A VISION...

On the Pinewood Studios set of Dryden Vos's luxury liner in 2017, acclaimed director Ron Howard gets ready to film another part of the climactic meeting between the evil gangster and Han Solo regarding the stolen Coaxium. From Solo: A Star Wars Story, out next week on UK home entertainment formats.

CLASSIC ART: RISE OF THE WAR MACHINES!

Their Battle Droids may have shown incompetence during the battle of Naboo, but their creators on the creepy world of Geonosis are always out to make improvements- powerful improvements, as seen here with the front and centre Super Battle Droids soon unveiled into battle against the mighty but small in numbers Jedi force newly arrived on that outer rim hellspot. The infamous The Clone Wars begin, in this great art linked to EPISODE II.

If anyone knows the artist behind this spectacular piece, please get in touch.

'SOLO': STARTING A REVOLUTION!

Need a big distraction when you're stealing one of the most valuable substances in the galaxy from a dangerous crime syndicate? Well, have no fear, L3-37 is here, and she's stirring up a droid revolution to boot! A great scene for the character from Solo:A Star Wars Story, out this month on home entertainment formats worldwide.

CLASSIC INDY: THE DANGER-MAKERS!

They've escaped their bonds and taken control of a truck, now Marion, Indy and Mutt must race against time to recapture the alien Crystal Skull head from Spalko and her squad deep in the heart of the Amazon. Thankfully, wherever Indy goes, he always manages to find something handy to make use of! It's time for a rumble in the jungle during the final act to Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

THE CLONE WARS: MAINTAINING 'GOOD RELATIONS'!

Master Yoda and one of his clone commanders meet with the legendary Chewbacca on Kashyyyk, in this great conceptual pad art by Dave Filoni for episodes that, as part of the long-planned lead-in to EPISODE III, we hope will make an reality in The Clone Wars upcoming final season batch, coming soon to Disney's new pay channel..

Tarfful maintains a spiritual connection to his planet.

'SOLO': EXPLORING A FUTURE...

On board the speedy and ultra-smooth streamlined Millennium Falcon for the first time, a subtly enthused Han Solo starts to explore the potential of the vessel- the kind his father used to work on on Corellia, in this nicely composed image from Solo: A Star Wars Story, out this month on UK home entertainment formats.