EPISODE VII: TIE PURSUIT!

The chase by the First Order to stop the Millennium Falcon continues, as their TIE fighters enter an area of space vessel wasteland on Jakku both hazardous yet worthy of any top pilots' skills to navigate, in this scene from The Force Awakens.

EPISODE IX: A LEAP OF FAITH... AND SKILL!

Chased across the desert climes of Pasaana, Rey quickly demonstrates just how far her strengthened abilities in the Force have become since the events of The Last Jedi, leaping to sever the wing of a speed-hurtling TIE fighter belonging to the ruthless Kylo Ren. A great moment particularly well showcased in an early trailer for The Rise of Skywalker.

CLASSIC ART: DESCENT TO THE STARKILLER!

Another great piece of James Clyne concept/production art for The Force Awakens, as Resistance X-wings descend to attack Starkiller Base and its ascending TIE fighters. It's also a nice visual reference to A New Hope's Special Edition, with the new shot of the Rebel fighters descending into the Death Star.

CLASSIC IMAGE: SWARM OF DARKNESS!

Above the wilderness world of Jakku, a group of sleek and more fiercer looking than ever TIE Fighters emerge from their First Order mothership to attack, in this great publicity composition linked to The Force Awakens!

EPISODE VII: TERRORS OF THE FIRST ORDER!

Emerging from the Outer Regions, with ambitious plans to reign supreme beyond the legacy of the Galactic Empire, the legions of the First Order begin their attack, led by the fearsome forms of brutal Force-wielder Kylo Ren and the emotionless Captain Phasma, in this lovely promo artwork for The Force Awakens.

BEHIND THE SCENES: TIE'D TO THE SAND!

On location in the intense heat of Abu Dhabi, for early filming of The Force Awakens, the production team readies the enormous detailed/damaged First Order TIE fighter prop for its soon investigation by Finn.

EPISODE VIII: STARTING THE BLITZKRIEG!

With an army of immense AT-M6 'Walkers' at his disposal, plus aerial brutality from a squadron of TIE fighters, the full power for evil of Kylo Ren's attack force comes to bear on the Resistance's last hideout and its defensive facilities, located on the salt/sand world of Crait, during the climactic events of The Last Jedi.

ILM showcase of the scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TolPxaXrCfU

The practical side of filming at Pinewood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=99&v=lv3MLVFpFSg

More on the AT-MT6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsI_-j3ItVY

EPISODE VIII: FOLLOWING HIS LEAD!

Riled into anger deliberately by Supreme Leader Snoke, Kylo Ren and his capable First Order TIE fighter wingmen prepare to obliterate the surviving small band of Resistance ships, in this effects shot from The Last Jedi showcasing the all-new TIE Silencer.

Behind the scene clip: http://www.starwars.com/video/kylos-choice-lighting-the-spark-creating-the-space-battle-star-wars-the-last-jedi

EPISODE VIII: THE BUSINESS OF WAR!

On the stolen Libertine space yacht, Finn and BB-8 discover just how shady their host in rogue hacker 'DJ' (as in 'Don't Join') really is, in a tense scene from The Last Jedi that briefly but effectively showcases the greed and corruption that war brings- a very real shades of grey morality issue branching into the STAR WARS universe form our own real and troubled world.

EPISODE VIII: A MISSION THAT MUST SUCCEED!

On their way to attack the newly arrived First Order fleet above D'Qar, the brave heroes of the Resistance bomber squadron, and their fighter support, are brutally attacked by TIE fighters and heavy enemy cannon fire, in this superb poster conceptual art by James Clyne for The Last Jedi, later used as part of a US exclusive limited run art collection for the US Toys 'R' Us chain.

Capturing the essence of STAR WARS legendary space battles as well as visual inspirations from the very real World War II era that George Lucas first transplanted into a galaxy far, far away back in 1977, this all-new conceptual art, featuring other superb pieces by James Clyne (and his distinguished colleagues), can be seen in all their lavish glorious within the newly released The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, a true celebration of dreams and creativity compiled with love, pride and informative awe by Phil Szostak, out now from ABRAMS.

Get it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Star-Wars-Last-Jedi/dp/1419727052/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1515500480&sr=1-6&keywords=the+art+of+the+last+jedi

EPISODE VIII: A DECISIVE MOMENT...

With fighter escorts led by Poe Dameron and Black Squadron, the intriguingly designed Resistance bomber fleet fast approaches the First Order's intimidating warships, in this surely spectacular scene to come from The Last Jedi.

EPISODE VIII: GOING UNDERGROUND...

As the major surface battle is underway between the Resistance and First Order forces on Crait, the Millennium Falcon is chased through the planet's labyrinth and claustrophobic core by TIE fighters. An impressive moment recently shown in one of The Last Jedi's TV spots.

CLASSIC ART: INSIDE THE HANGAR BAY

A superb and detailed look at one of the hangar bays inside the First Order's Star Destroyer Finalizer, packed with TIE craft, soldiers and armament, as concept art realized for The Force Awakens circa 2013/14. Stellar work from James Clyne.

EPISODE VIII: LATEST NEWS (EARLY JULY 2018)

Slowly but surely it comes, despite the problems caused by the Han Solo movie changes. New teaser trailer imminent this month (July):

http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/825737/Star-Wars-8-The-Last-Jedi-trailer-leak-Luke-Rey-Yoda-Force-ghost-scenes-IMAX

http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/photos/2017/06/kathleen-kennedy-last-jedi-photos

 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/adam-driver-brings-family-to-tears-with-surprise-scholarship_us_5951db6ce4b05c37bb78f5a2

http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/822981/Star-Wars-8-Last-Jedi-Kylo-Ren-hints-teasers-Adam-Driver-Rian-Johnson

http://www.jedinews.co.uk/film-music-tv/articles/lucasfilm-backs-bfis-future-film-skills-action-plan/

EPISODE VII: A LEGEND RETURNS....

She may have some rust here and there, and some interlopers have put some undesirable linkages and components to restrict her operating systems over the years, but when the Millennium Falcon takes flight once more, its a beautiful thing, proving her worth to new flyers Rey and Finn in maneuvering from TIE Fighter pursuit across the skies and deserts of Jakku, in this great composite image for THE FORCE AWAKENS...

EPISODE VII: SKIES OF THE RESISTANCE!

Resistance X-wings led by Poe Dameron soon make efficient destructive work of the First Order's TIE fighter forces above Maz Kanata's wrecked castle on Takodana, in a terrific scene from THE FORCE AWAKENS.

I love the incredible detail of this shot and what's going on it. Notice the other X-wing chasing TIEs far right middle, and the sharp depth of the overall geography beneath them. A truly stunning image from ILM that has to be experienced in High Definition.

CELEBRATION 2016: 'EPISODE VIII' LATEST

Rian Johnson, Kiri Hart, Kathleen Kennedy and Pablo Hidalgo at the Future Filmmakers panel. Image: STARWARS.COM.

ROGUE ONE deservedly had the limelight at CELEBRATION 2016, but the upcoming, equally anticipated EPISODE VIII had some solid representation, too, primarily from director Rian Johnson, at first nervous to go on stage but soon coming out of his shell in showing his humour and affection for STAR WARS, whilst the hoped for, all-too-brief surprise appearance of John Boyega was a treat: fun, enthused and clearly loving it all!

One of Johnson's BTS images shown at the panel, of TIE fighter pilot filming.

SWCE 2016: Future Filmmaker Discussion Liveblog | StarWars.com
STAR WARS EPISODE 8 Panel Highlights - Star Wars Celebration 2016 - YouTube
John Boyega attends Star Wars Celebration 2016 - YouTube
Star Wars Celebration Future Filmmakers Panel Part 1 Highlights (Episode VII & Han Solo Movie) - YouTube
Star Wars Future Filmmakers Panel Part 2 Highlights - Star Wars Celebration 2016 - YouTube
Star Wars: Episode VIII Director Rian Johnson Interview - Star Wars Celebration 2016 - YouTube
Carrie Fisher Accidentally Revealed a Depressing Star Wars: Episode VIII Spoiler
STAR WARS EPISODE 8 Panel Highlights - Star Wars Celebration 2016 - YouTube

END OF FILMING UPDATE: Star Wars: Episode 8: Rian Johnson announces end of filming | EW.com

EPISODE VII: DESERT CHASE!

Flying low, perilously low, across the desert surface of Jakku in order to disrupt the sensors of its First Order TIE Fighter aggressors, the Millennium Falcon shows its trusty mettle, even after years of tarpaulin covered deactivation, in this classic image from THE FORCE AWAKENS.

Seeing the Falcon back on the big screen once again, and doing so much in the new storyline, was a wonderful thing- one of the great highlights and accomplishments of TFA. Now, younger fans aged 7+ can finally get to build their own 12cm compact and detailed toy version of Han Solo and Chewbacca's iconic freighter, whilst additionally enjoying lots of supplementary games, puzzles and teasers featuring classic scenes and characters from across the entire STAR WARS saga- the new EGMONT/DISNEY BOOKS release available from 2nd June, 2016: the Smuggler's Starship Activity Book and Model.

Get it here: Smuggler's Starship: Activity Book and Model (Star Wars Construction Books): Amazon.co.uk: Egmont Publishing UK: 9781405282628: Books

EPISODE VII: ARISEN FROM THE DARK SIDE!

They emerged from the remnants of a destroyed Galactic Empire and the later loss of the new Jedi once led by the now vanished Luke Skywalker. The evil renegade Kylo Ren, former pupil to Skywalker, and the First Order have begun victimising the universe, preparing to finish the job of star supremacy started by Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader, as seen in this great artwork now available to buy as a supercool T-shirt from the enthusiastic DESIGNBYHUMANS label.

Check out their diverse range and sizes of beautiful, high-quality T-shirts across all seven films and classic characters, with orders beyond US customers: Shop Officially Licensed Star Wars: The Force Awakens T Shirts For Men, Women & Kids

We're looking forward to seeing what this label will be bringing to their ROGUE ONE range this late Fall.

EPISODE VII: TAKING ON THE BAD GUYS!

"Don't let these thugs scare you!"

Poe Dameron gives strong encouragement to the pilots of his Resistance X-wing squadron, as they head into engagement against First Order TIE fighters, in this stunning image from THE FORCE AWAKENS, out now on US DIGITAL HD, and on Blu-ray/DVD from tomorrow (5th April, 2016).

Poe Dameron's special MARVEL comic series arrives this April:

Star Wars: Poe Dameron # 1 ECCC Variant Comic