EPISODE IX: ESCAPING THE FESTIVE SEASON!

Shooting in the famous Wadi Rum region of Morocco, where the mighty Lawrence of Arabia movie was filmed, Rey and the other Resistance heroes prior enjoyment of the Pasaana life ceremonies comes to an end as they partake in a critical escape scene, during filming of The Rise of Skywalker in 2018. 

EPISODE IX: THE MYSTERY MAN OF PASAANA!

Hunted by the First Order's forces of the desert world of Pasaana, it looks like our heroes have finally been cornered, until the arrival of a mysterious helmeted warrior comes to their rescue, soon revealing himself as the legendary Lando Calrissian and bringing important info to Rey on a previous mission he'd undertook on this world with Luke Skywalker - searching for the dangerous Sith Assassin, Ochi of Bestoon!

Lando Calrissian, back in action!

A detailed look at Lando's disguise. Image: Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props Blogspot.

Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker movie costumes on display... Original film costumes and props on display

Find out more about the missing adventure of Luke and Lando with the newly released paperback version of the acclaimed Shadow of the Sith, written by Adam Christopher, and out now in bulky Arrow paperback.

Original Aficionado article on hardback:

STAR WARS AFICIONADO WEBSITE: OUT THIS WEEK: 'SHADOW OF THE SITH'

Get the paperback here:

Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith: Amazon.co.uk: Christopher, Adam: 9781529150070: Books

EPISODE IX: THE PHYSICAL CLUE!

After months of pursuit, Kylo Ren has caught up with 'the scavenger' Rey, his unique Force bond with her finally gaining the clue to her whereabouts: the desert world of Pasaana, in this intriguing moment from The Rise of Skywalker.

EPISODE IX: LETHAL PURSUIT

As the mystery of Jedi Killer Ochi of Bestoon's ship is given investigation by her comrades, Rey, sensing the arrival of Kylo Ren on Pasaana, has no choice but to take him on in combat once more, showcasing her formidable skills and mindset in the Force against the intimidating enemy now flying fast at her in his souped-up TIE whisper fighter, in this great moment, filmed on location in Jordan, for The Rise of Skywalker.

EPISODE IX: KICKING UP A (SAND)STORM!

The First Order's technological might knows no boundaries as one of their Stromtroopers efficiently rides a Treadspeeder across the Pasaana desert in pursuit of 'the Scavenger' and her friends, in this great image taken on location in Jordan by photographer Jonathan Olley for The Rise of Skywalker.

EPISODE IX: SLIP-SLIDING AWAY...

They may have taken out their last First Order pursuer, but our heroes are soon caught in a futher slippery situation in the wastelands of Pasaana, in this memorable moment from The Rise of Skywalker which was achieved using special on-site underground built hydraulics for the cast to 'sink' into.

EPISODE IX: DROID ADVENTURERS!

On the mountainous/desert realm of Pasaana, our iconic hero C-3PO may impart tourist advice at the wrong time to his human Resistance cohorts, but at least lovable BB-8 enjoys some fellow droid company, as seen in this lovely posed image taken by on set photographer Jonathan Olley, in Jordan, during location filming of The Rise of Skywalker. It's a shot that's likely done in tribute to the famous one of Threepio and Artoo together at the Lars Homestead, from back in 1976.

Anthony Daniels various:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvQ-ktdG5WE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FxVPvpK1xA&feature=emb_logo

EPISODE IX: GROUND TO AIR COMBAT!

The fun of the Pasaana life celebrations are cut all too short for Rey and Chewbacca, soon fighting against pursuant First Order forces atop an 'acquired' speeder skimmer of sorts, in this great action image from The Rise of Skywalker adorning the cover of the latest issue (169) of Cinefex, the ultimate magazine covering the incredible and expansive realms of special visual effects, which is now celebrating an epic 40th anniversary in publishing this year.

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.

EPISODE IX: A REY OF LIGHT IN THE DESERT!

The first hints of Rey's true background with the Force emerge as she and her friends pick up the mantle of a prior stalled search for the Sith Homeworld, via an important clue on the desert world of Pasaana.

A lovely specially posed image of Daisy Ridley as Rey in the striking Wadi Rum location in Jordan, during 2018 filming of The Rise of Skywalker.

Daisy Ridley/EPISODE IX related video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C55sn0hYOJY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSCFw8c0WzY

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo-hi98Sqko

Online interviews:

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/daisy-ridley-star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-interview


https://www.stylist.co.uk/people/daisy-ridley-star-wars-rise-of-skywalker-saga-rey-interview/334018

EPISODE IX: 'THEY FLY NOW!'

Our on-a-quest young heroes face dedicated pursuit across the Pasaana landscape by high-speed, high-flying First Order forces, as seen in the penultimate art piece from Dan Mumford celebrating the IMAX/AMC cinematic release of The Rise of Skywalker.

Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWDPjVT51Q0 

EPISODE IX: DESTINATION - PASAANA!

From Jakku to Takodana, from Ahch-To to Crait, the Millennium Falcon has certainly been a busy planet-hopper during the sequel trilogy. A fact that continues with The Rise of Skywalker, as the desert world of Pasaana is added to the visiting list, as seen in this scene from a recent trailer.

EPISODE IX: DESERT CHASE!

The next chase begins, as our heroes try to speedily avoid pursuant First Order forces after the completion of a mission - a no doubt thrilling sequence filmed in Jordan, acting as the desert realm of Pasaana, for The Rise of Skywalker.

First movie clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCPiBWrIaSI

EPISODE IX: WARRIOR CODA!

Merchandise publicity for Kylo Ren and his Knights.

They've efficiently and brutally helped their leader bring terror to the galaxy by the time of The Force Awakens, now the fearsome, heavily-armoured Knights of Ren return after a film's absence to face a bigger test to their mettle- the formidable enemy of Rey and the new Rebellion, as the group makes its anticipated, welcome return to the sequel franchise with The Rise of Skywalker.

Arrived on Pasaana for their master.

EPISODE IX: TWO JOURNEYS...

Image: Annie Leibovitz/Vanity Fair.

At the incredible location of Wadi Rum in Jordan, best remembered for its use in the more Earthbound epic of Lawrence of Arabia, writer/director J.J. Abrams prepares to continue the story, and reveal the ultimate destiny, of the heroine he brought to life so effectively onscreen. alongside the very special British actress who plays her with such strength, courage and singular vulnerability- Daisy Ridley, for The Rise of Skywalker. Another great image captured by the iconic photographer Annie Leibovitz that appeared exclusively in Vanity Fair magazine, earlier in 2019.

More on J.J. Abrams talking EPISODE IX:

https://lrmonline.com/news/star-wars-j-j-abrams-on-how-the-last-jedi-affected-his-making-of-the-rise-of-skywalker

https://www.slashfilm.com/j-j-abrams-talked-to-george-lucas-about-star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-7689973/Star-Wars-Rise-Skywalker-director-JJ-Abrams-admits-met-George-Lucas.html

EPISODE IX: DESERT LOOKOUT!

On the desert frontier world of Pasaana, Rebel with a cause (and sporting a new visual style!) Finn watches events unfolding from a distant vantage point, in what will surely be an important moment from The Rise of Skywalker.

EPISODE IX: YOU GOTTA HAVE FRIENDS...

They'll face the First Order and the Empire with bravery and friendship one last time, as Joonas Suotamo's Chewbacca gets ready to film a big action scene with his droid buddy BB-8, on location in Jordan for the upcoming EPISODE IX.

EPISODE IX: THE NEW GUY IN CHARGE!

He's had to learn the hard way what it's like to be a leader following in the mighty shadow of the inspirational and courageous Leia Organa. Now, Poe Dameron's cemented role, following the aftermath defeat of EPISODE VIII's momentous Battle of Crait, makes him the unique star of the upcoming all-new lead-in to the eagerly-awaited finale film adventure of the sequel trilogy - The Rise of Skywalker, as Resistance Reborn (from Rebecca Roanhorse) UK debuts, via Century, this November 7th, 2019.

Taking charge on the desert world of Pasaana, in EPISODE IX.

Pre-order here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Resistance-Rebecca-Roanhorse/dp/1780899920/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=star+wars+resistance+reborn&qid=1558024458&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0

Oscar Isaac talks about his work on VIII:
https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-fi/star_wars/oscar-isaac-has-some-advice-for-fans-who-didnt-like-star-wars-the-last-jedi-a163192