CLASSIC ART: VOLCANIC CONFLICT!

The George Lucas equivalent of 'Hell' to be realised for the dramatic finale to Episode III, as the volcanic realms of Mustafar unleash their dark and terrifying powers of energy and destruction in this great concept art by Erik Tiemens. which also clearly makes Mustafar a firm part of the originally planned planet-spanning Clone Wars battle montage sequence to have started the film.

'EPISODE III' AT TWENTY: THE DUELLISTS!

Once good friends, now opponents in light and darkness, the epic end of a friendship, of spiritual brotherhood, between Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and his former apprentice now hero Anakin Skywalker, is brilliantly rendered in this great art that touches on this front and centre storytelling aspect that would capture fans imaginations with Episode III's soon descent into fiery darkness and violence.

If anyone knows who the artist of this piece is, please get in touch.

EPISODE III: DEATH FROM ABOVE!

 

The intense conflict between Jedi brothers continues amongst the hot and dangerous volcanic landscape of the mysterious world of Mustafar, as seen in this great EPISODE III concept art, especially showcasing the agility of the formidable Darth Vader, from Aaron McBride.

UPDATE (14/1/24|) A wonderful idea to show the complete unabridged duel between Anakin/Vader and Obi-Wan in the style of The Clone Wars animated series, check out the superb fan-made Battle of the Heroes. This really should have been done by Filoni and company back in the day, and acts as a wonderful tribute to both EPISODE III and the enduring animated series.

CLASSIC IMAGE:TO SEPARATE FROM LAVA!

The intense fighting between former friends now enemies Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi certainly takes in a variety of locations in and around the Separatists' former hideout on the fiery world of Mustafar. But such deadly conflict also brings a collision of outside forces, as protective outside deflector screens collapse and molten lava spray debris soon erupts onto the Jedi combatants, in this memorable moment from EPISODE III

The making of this part of the epic Nick Gillard coordinated fight sequence would be covered from all behind the scenes angles for EPISODE III's experimental feature-length DVD documentary, Within a Minute.

EPISODE IX: MONSTER FROM THE MIST!

He's swiftly massacred the Mustafarian cultist group worshipping the legacy of Darth Vader, now Supreme Leader Kylo Ren has one final obstacle in his way to finding the secret Sith world of Exegol- the mysterious swamp creature known as the Eye of Webbish Bog, in this great concept/production painting art for The Rise of Skywalker by David Levy. The scene was filmed and the creature realised by Neal Scanlan's team, but it was ultimately dropped from the final cut for time and pace reasons.

https://heroichollywood.com/eye-of-webbish-bog-star-wars-rise-of-skywalker/

More of David Levy's atmospheric work for the film can be savoured in the now UK released The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker coffee table book, completing the marvellous and insightful trilogy of art/behind the scenes publication trilogy on the Sequel saga written and compiled by Phil Szostak, once more working tirelessly alongside each film's superb concept/production painting artists to present the ultimate visual representations to the evolving adventures of Rey Skywalker and her friends. The new presentation is once more lavished published by those ever-impressive stalwarts at ABRAMS BOOKS.

https://screenrant.com/star-wars-9-kylo-ren-concept-art-wolves/?utm_source=SR-FB-P&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_campaign=SR-FB-P&fbclid=IwAR3L_YWDPh-SqEees0iR_20Yk9nFq2VZrFFNscHAxn0tVSgJrtB0bxucIyM

https://www.starwars.com/news/check-out-5-never-before-seen-works-of-concept-art-from-the-art-of-star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker

Get the book here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Star-Wars-Rise-Skywalker/dp/1419740385/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=THE+ART+OF+THE+RISE+OF+SKYWALKER&qid=1587054115&sr=8-1

EPISODE IX: BEST OF FRENEMIES!

They may be bitter rivals and enemies onscreen within the First Order, but actors Domhnall Geeson and Richard E. Grant are clearly enjoying their Star Wars filming experiences at a location just outside Pinewood Studios now turned into one of the few tree-lined areas of the volcanic world of Mustafar. A deleted scene at the beginning of The Rise of Skywalker, where General Hux and Allegiant General Prye watch Kylo Ren at his most slaughterous in his mission to find the lost Sith world of Exegol.

The brief scene can be found intact in Rae Carson's recently released 'Expanded Edition' novel adaptation of the film, published in the UK by CENTURY, and available here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rise-Skywalker-Expanded-Star-Wars-ebook/dp/B07YJZRNDG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+rise+of+skywalker+novel&qid=1586696089&sr=8-1

https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/star-wars-rise-of-skywalker-domhnall-gleeson-general-hux-death/

ROGUE ONE: BACK IN BACTA!

In his private chamber within a castle on Mustafar, a scarred for life Dark Lord stirs from his immersive Bacta Tank, in this memorable moment, reminding of us of the mental and physical damage still affecting the once Anakin Skywalker, now Darth Vader, from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

EPISODE IX: DARKNESS COMES!

In the misty forest realms of an unknown world, Kylo Ren's lightsaber savagery knows no bounds, as he and his First Order soldiers take on enemy resistance. An intriguing, violent moment from the EPISODE IX teaser effectively showcasing the return of Adam Driver's immensely popular character.

CLASSIC IMAGE: INFERNO DAY!

They've been evenly matched against each other from the start, though Obi-Wan Kenobi momentarily has the upper hand during this stage in this lightsaber duel against former pupil Anakin Skywalker. Meanwhile, the Mustafar control collection centre around them starts to disintegrate, in another striking image of fiery oblivion and conflict from EPISODE III.

CLASSIC IMAGE: MASSACRE ON MUSTAFAR!

Trapped in the control room of their secret Mustafar base, the Trade Federation and Separatist enemies of the newly established First Galactic Empire are swiftly wiped out by the proclaimed Emperor's lethal man servant, the shrouded identity hidden Darth Vader, in this great moment from EPISODE III.

ROGUE ONE: IN THE SHADOW OF VADER!

SPOILER ALERT! Newly arrived at the fiery hell planet of Mustafar, Director Krennic, on the cusp of greatness with the Death Star operational, seeks the audience and support of the indomitable Darth Vader within the Dark Lord's castle enclave, in a fine moment from ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY.

Rogue One’s Darth Vader is the most melodramatic we’ve seen yet - Polygon

CLASSIC IMAGE: INTO THE INFERNO!

Their duel briefly cut short, Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi hold on for dear life as their gantry snaps and descends into one of the intense flowing lava falls of Mustafar, during the cataclysmic finale of EPISODE III.

CLASSIC IMAGE: A FIGHT JUST BEGUN!

Sparks fly in the Separatist control room on Mustafar, as Anakin Skywalker fights back against his opponent Obi-Wan Kenobi, in a great shot taken during the climactic duel of EPISODE III.

CLASSIC IMAGE: A SENSE OF DREAD

Aided by co-pilot Threepio, a tense Padme Amidala touches down on the lava ravaged world of Mustafa for a dark rendezvous, concerned about the revelations and actions of her husband Anakin against the Jedi Order and the Republic, in this scene from EPISODE III.

CLASSIC ART: FROM ONE HELL TO ANOTHER!

On the fiery volcanic hell that is Mustafar, the Emperor and his special Clone Troopers escort the injured, near death Anakin Skywalker back to their shuttle for transport to Coruscant and soon specialist medical help, in this super conceptual art (we assume) for EPISODE III. If anyone knows the artist, please get in touch.

CLASSIC IMAGE: TOO FAR GONE...

Unable to convince her husband to turn away from the savage Dark Side related events that have taken control of him with his turn to the Sith, Padme Amidala soon feels the wrath and jealousy of Anakin Skywalker when he launches a brutal Force grip against her, during cataclysmic events on the fiery world of Mustafar, in EPISODE III.

BEHIND THE SCENES: PLANNING THE ACTION!

In the planning stages of EPISODE III's epic climactic duel between Obi-Wan and Anakin, George Lucas goes over the vast area of space in which the conflict will travel with Production Designer Gavin Bocquet -working out what will need to be built practically at the FOX Studios, Australia, and what will be accomplished via post production mattes and models.

THE 'SITH' AT TEN: ON THE PRECIPICE!

As the galaxy goes amok, so too does the once friendship and trust between Jedi Master and former pupil- the fires of Mustafar the perfect setting for a battleground of hatred shown by Anakin Skywalker towards Obi-Wan Kenobi during the closing section of EPISODE III, as represented in this great promotional artwork (which I personally hadn't previously seen) for the Playstation 2005 video game.

If anyone knows who the artist is, please get in touch.

A 'SITH' AT 10: STRIKE AND COUNTERSTRIKE!

Each unable to find a penetrating hole in their attack and defence, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader continue their apocalyptic fight inside the environs of the Mustafar control base, in this electric lightsaber action scene from EPISODE III.

With thanks to Chris Baker for the image.

STAR WARS REBELS: BACK IN BLACK!

Bringing dark side tyranny and terror in his wake, the world's favourite baddie, Darth Vader, returns for a hopefully exciting in-the-armour cameo within the final explosive episode of STAR WARS REBELS first season- Fire Across the Galaxy - airing in the US this March 2nd on DISNEY XD, and coming to the UK soon after. Known as the place where Jedi go to die, will our small band of heroes survive the fiery realms of Mustafar and its Imperial guardians?

Star Wars Rebels: "Fire Across the Galaxy" Trailer | Star Wars Rebels | StarWars.com
▶ Star Wars Rebels | He's Alive | Fire Across the Galaxy - YouTube
Interview: Dave Filoni on Star Wars Rebels, Part 1 | StarWars.com