THE 'HAN SOLO' MOVIE: LATEST NEWS

A composite of Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo. Image via Varners.com.

Next year will see us discover the genesis of everyone's favourite Corellian smuggler and owner of the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo, in what will hopefully be an exciting and fun action comedy space adventure.

Here's some recent news on the project:

http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/817293/Star-Wars-news-title-of-the-new-Han-Solo-movie-Red-Cup

http://www.followingthenerd.com/movies/is-this-the-logo-and-title-for-the-han-solo-standalone-movie/ 

http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/star-wars/feature/a784083/star-wars-han-solo-movie-actor-release-date-director-and-everything-you-need-to-know/ 

http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/808507/Star-Wars-Han-Solo-movie-set-photos-podcar-fire-flamethrower 

 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/han-solo-movie-film-red-cup-cast-characters-jedi-quinlan-vos-dryden-a7695421.html

CLASSIC IMAGE: THE DANGEROUS DUG!

About to take a beating from the mean spirited Dug pod racer named Sebulba, poor old Jar Jar Binks is thankfully saved via the interruption of Anakin Skywalker, a racing rival whom Sebulba hates even more, in a mildly confrontational scene from EPISODE I.

EPISODE VII: A SCAVENGER'S EXISTENCE...

Rey's introduction and life as a scavenger at the beginning of THE FORCE AWAKENS is an evocative and moving sequence, truly powered up by a beautiful theme for her character via John Williams, so it was interesting to recently hear from one of the film's editors that her early opening sequence had some of her speaking dialogue cut. A wise editorial choice that ultimately benefitted the final release.

'VANITY FAIR' SPOTLIGHTS 'THE LAST JEDI'

The mystery linked to Luke Skywalker's return continues via this great shoot of Daisy Ridley and Mark Hamill for VANITY FAIR- their latest SW issue out now. All images: Annie Leibovitz/VANITY FAIR.

Annie Leibovitz and her magic camera eye returns to the behind the scenes realms of the new sequel universe, her latest gorgeous showcase for VANITY FAIR magazine on The Last Jedi, featuring four stunning character covers to collect, out now worldwide.

The inside feature images also showcases the film's striking new guest cast: the always enigmatic Benecio Del Toro as the decidedly crafty 'DJ', and dedicated new Rebel leader Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo, as played by Laura Dern.

Details here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxJZQJL4SHg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cub4znLiU0

Other EPISODE VIII news:

https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2017/apr/19/the-last-jedi-star-wars-rian-johnson-mark-hammill

http://www.empireonline.com/movies/star-wars-last-jedi/star-wars-last-jedi-new-look-cast/

https://dorksideoftheforce.com/2017/05/31/rian-johnson-addresses-concerns-last-jedi/

https://www.wired.com/2017/05/cantina-talk-35/

 http://lrmonline.com/news/star-wars-lego-sets-confirm-rumours-for-the-last-jedi

http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/799783/Star-Wars-8-Last-Jedi-news-romance-Rose-Finn-Kelly-Marie-Tran

EPISODE VII: RATHTAR RIOT!

They're loose. They're hungry. They don't stop. Han Solo's commission to deliver the nasty, carnivorous and truly repulsive looking Rathtars to King Prana has now gone kaput thanks to Rey, though our hero and Chewbacca are soon able to use the resultant chaos to their advantage, in a fun sequence from THE FORCE AWAKENS.

British conceptual ideas for the Rathtar, briefly shown at CELEBRATION 2016.

CLASSIC IMAGE: "YOU WILL BE A JEDI. I PROMISE."

With the slaying of his master-to-be in Qui-Gon Jinn, young Anakin Skywalker's feelings of isolation and discomfort for his future are momentarily put at ease by the Obi-Wan Kenobi, promising to train the boy in the ways of the Force as best he can, in this memorable scene from EPISODE I.

HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY, 'STAR WARS'!

The Tom Jung adaptation of the Hildebrandt Brothers concept/early teaser poster art appears in international form for this 1977/78 international release art for the original STAR WARS. The boy, the girl, and a universe captured in all-time classic artistic form.


HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY to STAR WARS on May 25th, 2017

The legend continues...

'INTO THE UNKNOWN' WITH DARTH VADER, AT THE UK'S BARBICAN CENTRE

One of the existing legendary masks of that infamous Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader himself, will be making an appearance next month at the London Barbican Ccentre, from 2nd June until 1st September, 2017, as part of an all-new exhibition celebrating the worlds of science fiction across all media: Into the Unknown.


More info on the exhibition here: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/jun/29/sci-fi-loses-its-fringe-status-with-barbican-exhibition

THE CLONE WARS: COLOURFUL CLASHING!

The heroes and villains of the STAR WARS animated universe gather for conflict in another great promotional poster image of colour and conflict, concocted during the later point of THE CLONE WARS series run.

COMING IN JULY 2017: 'STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT II: INFERNO SQUAD'

With her acclaimed success in novel adapting the never completed episodes linked to the destiny of THE CLONE WARS animated series fan favourite former Sith assassin Asajj Ventress, via the popular Dark Disciple, and with her talent for creating and developing strong female characters in both sci-fi and STAR WARS, Christie Golden has proven the latest popular choice in bringing to life in novel form the next chapter of the STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT gaming universe, charting the new shades of grey Imperial 'heroes' that are Inferno Squad, as their titular book comes to hardback from Century this 27th July 2017.


Here's the blurb:

Set in the aftermath of ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY, this action-packed prequel to BATTLEFRONT II introduces the Empire's elite force: Inferno Squad.

The Rebellion may have heroes like Jyn Erso and Luke Skywalker. But the Empire has Inferno Squad.

After the humiliating theft of the Death Star plans and resulting destruction of the battle station, the Empire is on the defensive. In response to this stunning defeat, the Imperial Navy has authorized the formation of an elite team of soldiers, known as Inferno Squad. Their mission: infiltrate and eliminate the remnants of Saw Gerrera's Partisans. Following the death of their leader, the Partisans have carried on their extremist legacy, determined to thwart the Empire- no matter what the cost. Now, Inferno Squad must prove their status as the best of the best and take down the Partisans from within. Bus as the danger intensifies and the threat of discovery grows, how far with Inferno Squad go to ensure the safety of the Empire? In this thrilling prequel to Battlefront II, the Empire's handpicked team will be forged in fire.

Get Inferno Squad here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Inferno-Christie-Golden/dp/1780894821/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495018719&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=star+wars+in+ferno+squad