'THX 1138's ONE NIGHT ONLY UK RETURN...

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The quiet revolutionary, THX, as played by Robert Duvall, is determined to escape the nightmare world he exists in, in this classic scene from the 25th century set fantasy nightmare THX 1138-the proper debut of then "new wave" director George Lucas, presenting us with a similar but anti precursor in many ways to certain aspects of STAR WARS.

▶ THX 1138 (1971) - Original Trailer - YouTube  (Note: this trailer contains some adult material)

This early seventies classic will be getting a rare theatrical screening, likely in its later Special Edition form, at London's Prince Charles Cinema on 26th February at 21.00, within a unique sci-fi season that also includes the Russian version of SOLARIS and Kubrick masterpiece 2001.

Prince Charles Cinema, Leicester Sq. London's Best Value Cinema - Events

SPECIAL EDITIONS! J.W. RINZLER's MAKING OF BOOKS RETURN...

The landmark MAKING OF books devoted to the Classic Trilogy, exhaustively researched and penned by J.W. Rinzler since 2005, are getting a new leash of life in the ebook format, alongside hundreds of newly incorporated pictures, behind the scenes footage and deleted scenes, making them ever more must-have items to fans young and old.

Here's a few recent electronic samples from THE MAKINGs of STAR WARS and RETURN OF THE JEDI that have surfaced online:

When Leia Kissed Luke: Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Star Wars Clip [VIDEO]

Exclusive: 'Making of Star Wars' Clip Is a Little Hot for a Stormtrooper | Movie Talk - Yahoo Movies

Exclusive behind-the-scenes 'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi' video! | Inside Movies | EW.com

An ambitious charting of all the new material across the three titles, to truly whet the appetites: The Making of the Original Trilogy eBooks Video/Audio — Complete Contents Revealed | Star Wars Blog

Highlights from the recent New York Comic Con panel talking about THE MAKING OF RETURN OF THE JEDI book, with Rinzler: NYCC "The Making Of The Return Of The Jedi" Panel Highlights.

JEDI NEWS coverage of RETURN OF THE JEDI's recent rare London theatrical screening and book launch with Rinzler, at the Prince Charles Cinema earlier in the month: Jedi News - Latest: Blog: Star Wars in the UK: J.W. Rinzler Hits London

Get hold of the ebooks here:

The Making of Star Wars (Enhanced Edition) eBook: J. W. Rinzler: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Enhanced Edition) eBook: J. W. Rinzler, Ridley Scott: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

The Making of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (Enhanced Edition) eBook: J. W. Rinzler, Brad Bird: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

HAPPY 'JEDI' DAY AT LONDON's PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA!

The Dark Side embraces the release of THE MAKING OF RETURN OF THE JEDI. Images: AURUM PRESS.

Saturday 5th October was another "day long remembered" in the annals of UK STAR WARS history, as the lively Prince Charles cinema played host to a very special one-off theatrical screening of RETURN OF THE JEDI for its 30th Anniversary- albeit in its often derided 2011 Blu-ray "special edition" form rather than the original 1983 version- for an altogether nostalgia-packed and sold-out event alongside AURUM PRESS, for the publishing of J.W. Rinzler's stunning THE MAKING OF RETURN OF THE JEDI book. Both the talented and friendly author, and everyone's favourite STAR WARS SAGA ambassador and ultimate Boba Fett actor: Jeremy Bulloch, were on hand to sign copies of the weighty and beautiful tome, as well as partaking in an enjoyable Q and A after the screening fronted by EMPIRE film magazine's long-time STAR WARS devotee and cinematic history charter, Ian Freer.

J.W. Rinzler, Jeremy Bulloch and friends celebrate the book outside the cinema.

STAR WARS AFICIONADO was kindly invited by AURUM to a pre-film drinks event and had the opportunity to have a good old chat with the always kind and amiable Mister Bulloch. With Boba Fett's own 35th Anniversary this year, we pitched an idea to the actor that he should write an all-new short story about Fett for STAR WARS INSIDER- something he was enthused about after recently penning his popular autobiography. How about it, TITAN/LUCASFILM?

Check out the AURUM PRESS Facebook page for more pics from the event: Launch of 'The Making of Return of the Jedi'

With thanks to the friendly and generous people at AURUM PRESS for all their help and generosity at the event.

Free London magazine SHORTLIST previews the book: Unseen Jedi - Books - ShortList Magazine

Interview: Celebrating 30 Years of 'Return of the Jedi' with a Lucasfilm Insider - Fandango.com

Get hold of THE MAKING OF RETURN OF THE JEDI here: The Making of Return of the Jedi: The Definitive Story Behind the Film: Amazon.co.uk: Brad Bird, J.W. Rinzler: Books

LONDON CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF 'RETURN OF THE JEDI'

Image: via the PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA website.

"Return... to a galaxy far, far away..."

▶ Return of the Jedi Trailer (1983) - YouTube

London's beloved Prince Charles Cinema is playing host to a special screening of RETURN OF THE JEDI in two weeks time (hopefully the original 1983 version, not the "Nooooo!!!" mess that was the Blu-ray 2011 revision!), alongside a Q and A on the film with LUCASFILM boss and writer J.W. Rinzler, plus a book signing afterwards.

Details and tickets here: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Screening