CLASSIC IMAGE: WEDGE TO THE RESCUE!

He'd been elated at taking out Biggs' TIE fighter attacker, but now Luke finds himself in the crosshairs of an experienced Imperial pilot. Thankfully, Wedge delivers a surprise attack, in a classic space action moment from the original Star Wars, coming back to cinemas worldwide for the Fiftieth Anniversary.

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CLASSIC IMAGE: TO PREVENT A TRAP!

A Wookiee's belly never stops being hungry, resulting in Chewbacca, and the leaders of the Rebels' small  band of heroes newly arrived on on Endor, into an archaic but nonetheless totally effective trap, despite a too late warning from Luke Skywalker, during a fun moment from Return of the Jedi.

'THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU' - MARCH 2026 UPDATE

Only two more months to go until fans and box office receipts decide whether the unique pairing of the small screen's famous Disney+ era Star Wars heroes' transition to the big screen ultimately works...

Additional new snippets of footage in the IMAX trailers...

New merchandising stills from the movie.

Rotta the Hutt, now a gladiator!

The recent EMPIRE film magazine cover and inside shoot, exclusively taken by Robert Ascroft.

Empire’s The Mandalorian And Grogu Covers Revealed

The Mandalorian And Grogu Marks ‘A Completely Different Era Of Star Wars’

EPISODE VIII: A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH!

Hip-deep in battle from within her cockpit splinter, Resistance heroine Paige Tico keeps fighting the shock wave of enemy TIE fighters rapidly destroying her bombing squadron comrades, of which she herself will soon prove our heroes only hope in another of their desperate hours.

A memorable scene of bravery and sacrifice, enhanced by another fine John Williams score, marking the beginning to The Last Jedi.

Veronica Ngo as Paige Tico.

BEHIND THE SCENES: 'STAR WARS' BEGINS!

Lucas coordinates with John Stears on the little Astro Droids.

A momentous day in the past and for the future, as March 22nd, 1976 saw the commencement of filming of a certain quirky, so-called low-budget space fantasy adventure called The Star Wars at the out there Salt Flats of Nefta, Tunisia, in which a small group of actors mingled with droids and small Jawas (and a relatively unenthused British crew) to bring writer/director/visionary George Lucas's very special enduring fantasy saga to life.

And the rest is history...

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A sci-fi/fantasy universe like no other begins filming at Nefta.

Conferring with George Lucas on a busy. difficult first day for the film-maker.

EPISODE II: TO CHALLENGE A SITH!

Immature and reckless he may be, but the bravery of young Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, and his determination to stop the trouble-making Separatist Leader Count Dooku from unleashing his galactic war-making plans, shouldn't be overlooked, in this great image from Episode II.

COMING SOON: 'MAUL' GETS NASTY!

The fans' second favourite George Lucas created iconic villain, Darth Maul, returns to his animated series home this April 6th, 2026, exclusively on Disney+. And here's the latest trailer to enjoy from Filoni and company's fine team...

EPISODE V: THE DISINTEGRATOR!

The slightest sound heard on his receptors can mean potential conflict for Boba Fett, unwilling to let his prize in carbon frozen Han Solo be taken away from him as he makes his way to Slave 1 and departure to Tatooine, in this super close-in image of the character from The Empire Strikes Back.

Jeremy Bulloch interview:

https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-identities-jeremy-bulloch-interview

Though The Mandalorian continues to be a fun series (and hopefully a fun movie experience, too!), it was a great shame that the originally planned Boba Fett standalone film never happened. Though the project has since been allegedly 'debunked' by Kathleen Kennedy, remember when this news first came out? And the Celebration convention preview alongside Rogue One?

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EPISODE VII: DUELLING PRACTICE!

All of the Star Wars films have seen their main stars undergo intensive fight/action training prior to and during filming, as seen here, with John Boyega firmly getting into the swing of things whilst also honing his lightsaber skills. A great behind the scene image from The Force Awakens, at Pinewood Studios during 2014.

BEHIND THE SCENES: INSIDE THE POD RACE HANGAR!

Despite the rise of CGI with the new Star Wars Prequel filmmaking universe, may critics and fans still need to be reminded that Episode One regardless had many partial and practical sets/props built for its storytelling at Leavesden Studios during 1997, like this impressive Pod Hangar bay.  

CLASSIC IMAGE: INTO THE CELL BAY!

"This is not gonna work!"

Now disguised as Imperial Stormtroopers, Luke's plan to rescue Princess Leia from the Death Star Cell Bay begins, much to the weary chagrin of Han Solo, in a classic scene of humour from the original Star Wars.

Some of the dialogue scenes linked to the Cell Block would be improvised or enhanced by Hamill and Ford during May 1976 filming.

BEHIND THE SCENES: CONCEPTION OF A PRINCESS!

The evolution of the original Star Wars main characters, from subtle to extreme in some ways, is always fascinating to witness, especially with regards to that of Princess Leia Organa, as seen in this great Topps Card art, which also shows her as a female version of Luke Starkiller (art by Ralph McQuarrie) during the film's early ongoing screenplay process!

'THE CLONE WARS': AQUA AHSOKA!

Diving into the deep depths of the Mon Calamari aquatic world, Ahsoka Tano, with support from Kit Fisto and submersed Clone Troopers, will soon bravely face off against the enemy Separatists droids in this gorgeous cover specially art commissioned for the US magazine 3D World, promoting the memorable fourth season of The Clone Wars animated series. 

EPISODE IX: THE SHATTERED LEGACY!

The Light and Dark Side Force 'Dyad' that are Rey and Kylo Ren clash within the latter's unique private chamber on his First Order Destroyer, of which the unique celebration of Ren's 'Grandfather' is swiftly destroyed during their intense lightsaber conflict.

A memorable scene from The Rise of Skywalker.

'THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU' - TRAILER 2 HAS ARRIVED!

Just what we needed to see after the prior and controversial Superbowl advert, this new trailer for the galaxy's most unusual pairing will hopefully catch the worldwide Star Wars fan families' support this coming May 21st, 2026...

DELETED SCENES: THE BIG LEAP!

As the enemy Invisible Hand vessel comes under fierce attack from Republic forces high above Coruscant, our trapped Jedi heroes and the newly rescued Supreme Chancellor Palpatine must traverse dangerous areas inside the vessel whilst continuing their perilous escape attempts, during one of many opening deleted scenes from Episode III.

CLASSIC INDY: INDY vs MOLA!

It's the greatest fight for survival ever for our intrepid hero Indiana Jones as he takes on the remaining warriors of the horrific Thuggee Cult and their brutal, terrifying leader Mola Ram, possessed with devilish powers. It's action and excitement all the way high above the Pankot landscape, and across a rickety rope bridge, no less! 

Another classic sequence from the under-appreciated Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

'THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU': ON THE TAUNTAUN EXPRESS!

The latest ultra-cute younger audience friendly promotional spot for the upcoming film (coming May 22nd, 2026), as seen amongst the plethora of all-new film/TV trailers aired during this year's Superbowl experience.

'SOLO': DESTINATION: KESSEL!

Newly arrived on the noxious, deadly world of spice and slavery that is Kessel, Han Solo and his comrades in smuggling depart the Millennium Falcon, initiating a risky plan to steal vitally needed coaxium from the dangerous Pyke Syndicate.

A lovely piece of concept art for Solo: A Star Wars Story by Vincent Jenkins. 

EPISODE II: THE KAMINO DISAPPEARANCE!

Deep in the heart of the Jedi Temple Archives, Obi-Wan Kenobi ponders the intriguing mystery of the missing planet Kamino and wonders where it, and its system, has gone from their star maps. Further help will be needed to unravel this anomaly, in a scene from EPISODE II.

THE MAUL LEGACY!

That infamous former Sith bad boy is back in his own eagerly-anticipated animated series, forging his criminal empire across the galaxy and taking on a new Force apprentice (clearly, Dave Filoni is going back to the original concept Lucas had for the Disney sequels, of which Maul was to have been the central villain). Enjoy the new trailer!

CLASSIC IMAGE: THE ONE-MAN ARMY!

Above the infamous and dreaded Sarlaac Pit of the Dune Sea, the unstoppable force that is Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker fights on against Jabba's mercenaries, jumping from one sand skiff to another, in a superb aerial shot from the classic action sequence of Return of the Jedi.

EPISODE VIII: A PARTY?!

She's been rushing at Force speed to the local shoreline thinking that the decayed Jedi Temple's ongoing servitors, the Caretakers, are in danger from hostile sea pirates, but Rey soon makes an unlikely discovery! A fun deleted moment from The Last Jedi.

CLASSIC ART: FORGING AN 'EMPIRE'!

Acclaimed artist Martin Ansin's stunning works covering the Star Wars saga have been published worldwide, and they continue on with this gorgeous piece covering the excitement, action and drama of The Empire Strikes Back.

EPISODE I: COSTUMED ROYALTY!

A look at just one amazing costume for Queen Amidala seen in EPISODE I. Stunning image by Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair magazine.

Never has there been a Star Wars film before or since where the costume design of the characters has been so important to the overall storytelling function than in The Phantom Menace, and especially with regards to the life and duties of Naboo's beloved Queen Amidala, as played by a very young Natalie Portman, who instantly fell in love with the designs, and inspired her acting choices, brought to her in full creation by Trisha Biggar over three months filming in 1997. 

Three shots taken by Nigel Parry for Lucasfilm to use in publicity.

A French film magazine cover from 1999.

EPISODE VII: WHO'S PILOTING THIS SHIP?!

He's finally found his beloved, prior stolen Millennium Falcon, now legendary star pilot Han Solo has to get used to the two interlopers who have been stowed aboard with his discovery in Rey and Finn, and get used to the fact that he has a second mate in the cockpit who isn't currently Chewie, in a fun scene between Daisy Ridley and Harrison Ford from The Force Awakens.

CLASSIC IMAGE: REBEL DAWN!

As the intense red sun of Yavin captures nearly all of the sky above, a Rebel sentry on look out atop his sentry post watches the X-wing fighters blast off into the skies from their temple bases, in a wonderful shot from the original version of Star Wars.

I loved the Special Edition version of this scene with the X-wings and Y-wings too, but this original shot works much better with John Williams ever-special score.