FIRST CONTACT. "COWBOYS & ALIENS" HITS THE UK!

Blasting back! Jake Lonergan (Daniel Craig) takes on the alien meanies in COWBOYS & ALIENS. Image: UNIVERSAL/PARAMOUNT.

Summer blockbuster COWBOYS & ALIENS gets its official premiere UK screening at EMPIRE film magazine's BIG SCREEN experience at the 02 this weekend, before its full release nationwide on the 17th August. The film's stars and its director, Jon Favreau, will also be there for its premiere on Thursday night.

Hit the website for more info: Cowboys and Aliens | Empire Big Screen

And check out our review of the movie here: http://starwarsaficionado.blogspot.com/2011/07/aficionado-review-cowboys-aliens.html

NOT LONG NOW..."THE COMPLETE SAGA": BLU-RAY NEWS

The Blu-ray announcement has come!

Everybody's probably already seen it, but I'm a completist when it comes to providing as much info as I can on the upcoming Blu-rays. Here's the link to the new STAR WARS BLU-RAY web site area on the official site:

StarWars.com | The Complete Saga on Blue-ray

The front and back holders for the unique cell packaging.

In the UK, fans who pre-order THE COMPLETE SAGA will receive their very own limited edition STAR WARS film cell.The Star Wars Sentiype™ contains a unique 35mm film frame reproduced from the original film footage using state-of-the-art imaging and printing techniques. The film frame is mounted and features original artwork from the Star Wars Blu-ray collection. Each senitype™ is numbered for authenticity.

The Senitype is only available to those that Pre-Order The Complete Saga on Blu-ray.  One limited edition Star Wars Senitype™  will be sent to all persons that have already pre-ordered The Complete Saga on Blu-ray. 

The overall packaging for the British Blu-ray COMPLETE SAGA disc releases.

The Limited Edition Star Wars® Sentiype™ is available whilst stocks last from UK dealers: Amazon, Play, HMV, The Hut and Tesco  


There's more STAR WARS related Blu-ray treats coming up for fans at the EMPIRE film magazine's event packed, star-studded extravaganza at the London 02 Arena-BIG SCREEN-taking place on the 12th-14th August. They'll be a big preview of THE COMPLETE SAGA discs, with on stage guest commentary from some of the key ILM team members involved in the films making and transfer to Blu-ray, plus a Jedi/Lightsaber Academy for the kids and families to indulge in, and an opportunity to have pictures taken on a popular STAR WARS set recreation. COWBOYS & ALIENS, starring Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig, will also be getting an advance UK screening, too! What's not to like!


Find out more about BIG SCREEN here: A Celebration of Film, A Feast for Fans Everywhere - The Live Movie Event | Empire Big Screen