Showing posts with label QUI-GON JINN. Show all posts
Showing posts with label QUI-GON JINN. Show all posts

Thursday, 7 May 2026

EPISODE I: FRIENDS, WARRIORS AND HEROES!


The two Jedi heroes who'd excitingly kick off the Prequel Trilogy of 1999, and help cement a new legacy for worldwide fans and audiences of all ages alongside the existing Original Trilogy, pose for a great image with the iconic Artoo Detoo, taken within one of the Trade Federation vessel corridors at the UK's Leavesden Studios.

 A terrific shot from 1997 for Episode I, one of numerous character publicity images for magazine/media usage, taken by popular US lensman Matthew Rolston.


Tuesday, 5 December 2023

EPISODE I: WHAT HAPPENS ON TATOOINE...

All cover arts by Timothy Bradstreet.

The Phantom Menace's critics may often have complained that the film didn't have much plot for our main heroes to be involved in, but the drama taking place on Tatooine with our stranded heroes looking for a hyperdrive generator, and the introduction of Anakin, would open the doors to exciting side story potential that would be adeptly explored in comics via a special one-shoot, four-issue set of Dark Horse Comics. 

Released in Summer 1999, each separately showcased Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker in some impressive work filling in the story gaps on the aforementioned desert planet, executed by a fine team of writers (including Ryder Windham and Henry Gilroy) and artists (including Martin Egeland and Steve Crespo). It's no surprise to me that the series was so well received by fans and later reprinted as part of Disney's Expanded Universe merchandise, via Marvel Comics.
 

Original Dark Horse Comic cover that would be re-used by Marvel.






A fifth mini-story also appeared exclusively for Wizard magazine.


Saturday, 2 December 2023

CLASSIC IMAGE: THE FLIGHT FROM NABOO BEGINS...


Now liberated from droid guards by her new Jedi protectors in Master Qui-Gon Jinn and Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi, the young Queen Amidala, flanked by her trusted handmaidens, must make a brave decision that will see her removed from her world, her people, her society, as a phantom menace makes its powerplay via the Trade Federation's unforeseen invasion of Naboo. From this worsening scenario playing out, Qui-Gon's instincts also reveal that she will be killed if she stays. 

A great scene from Episode I, and an important moment for the series key female heroine/s.

A brief look back at the film from actor/writer/director Sofia Coppola, who played the handmaiden Sache, who can be seen in the above image second to the far right.

Sofia Coppola Looks Back at Forgotten Star Wars Cameo, Relationship With George Lucas


Sofia Coppola as Sache (seated right) as a security officer (Carmine Coppola) checks communications. A scene shot on location at Caserta Palace, Italy. 

For more on the invasion of Naboo linked to Queen Amidala and her enigmatic Handmaidens, check out last year's popular hardback release from E. K. Johnston, Queen's Peril.



Get it here: Star Wars: Queen's Peril: Amazon.co.uk: Johnston, E K: 9781368057141: Books


Saturday, 4 November 2023

CLASSIC ART: SYMBIOTIC JEDI!


The unique bond between Master and Apprentice Jedi in the Force has never been better exemplified nor more conflicted on screen than the one between the charismatic veteran Qui-Gon Jinn and his dutiful student in the raw, Obi-Wan Kenobi, during the exciting and tragic events of EPISODE I.

Friday, 4 August 2023

EPISODE I: THE JEDI SLAYER!


That ominous dark servant of Darth Sidious, now fully out of hiding with the Battle of Naboo, has certainly proved himself as a murderous assassin during his striking battle against the experienced and powerful senior Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn. 

A sinister and effective image as darkness temporarily wins against the light in a pivotal and emotionally-charged moment from EPISODE I.


Friday, 13 January 2023

EPISODE I: DUELLING AN 'EXTINCT' FOE!



On the outskirts of the harsh Tatooine deserts beyond Mos Espa, a chilling lightsaber duel is underway between noble Jedi Knight (and Queen Amidala protectorate) Qui-Gon Jinn and a mystery foe resolutely and impressively skilled in the Jedi arts. From the visual and physical evidence, it looks as if the long thought perished Sith clan, ancient enemies of the Jedi and the light side of the Force, have returned...

Terrific production painting art by Doug Chiang for a memorable duelling scene from EPISODE I.

Saturday, 29 October 2022

NOW AIRING WORLDWIDE: 'TALES OF THE JEDI'


The deservedly ever-popular The Clone Wars animated series makes a welcome return via a distinctive new way of storytelling - Dave Filoni's innovative Tales of the Jedi series, now airing exclusively on Disney+. And well worth watching it is too, filling in the character/story gaps before, during, and after the Prequels, and most notably for an excellent Count Dooku arc.

All-in-all, it's a fitting end to a great year celebrating both the Prequels and the Twentieth Anniversary of Attack of the Clones.

A lovely batch of recently released episodic promotional images.




                                               





Sunday, 9 October 2022

BEFORE 'THE CLONE WARS', THERE WAS 'TALES OF THE JEDI'...

 


Origins of light and dark, journeys of good and evil will be tantalizingly revealed, as the all-new animated series Tales of the Jedi debuts its six-episode shorts from October 26th, 2022, only on Disney+. We've always been curious and wanting to onscreen discover the triggers that made the young Count Dooku eventually choose to abandon the Jedi Order whom so respected him by the time of EPISODE II, and how his intriguing Padawan relationship with a very young Qui-Gon Jinn sustained itself through difficult times. Equally, for the worldwide legions of fans of Ahsoka Tano, her origins from birth to youngling will surely prove equally captivating.






Friday, 22 July 2022

EPISODE I: 'WOBBED AND CWUNCHED'!


Having explored the seedy locale of Tatooine's Mos Espa spaceport and encountered its denizens, lovable coward Jar Jar Binks is unwilling to take another foray into the busy landscape, but he will soon have no choice as the rest of Qui-Gon Jinn's small group continue their search for a new hyperdrive.

Thursday, 30 June 2022

'OBI-WAN KENOBI' - NEWS UPDATE (6)


The series ended with an emotional and exciting duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader that lived up to its potential. And it looks like a second season for the pair may be on the cards at some point in the future after having been such an overwhelming success story for Disney+.

Here's the final batch of related news and clips (for now...)


Darth Vader's return in Obi-Wan Kenobi was originally even scarier, says head writer | GamesRadar+




Darth and Hayden at a special series cinema screening for Canadian fans.





The full line-up of official character posters for the series.








Friday, 11 February 2022

CLASSIC IMAGE: DANCE OF THE SABERS!


Poisonous gas may work its deadly effects on normal human beings, but Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi are beyond that, as they launch into attack mode against the Trade Federation's surprised Battle Droids during this action-packed scene from EPISODE I.

Saturday, 8 January 2022

CLASSIC ART: EPISODE I - THE STORY SO FAR...


Great scene-setting work from UK artist Steve McGary for the Sunday People magazine supplement of April 18th, 1999, who, recognising potentially strong sales, devoted a whole issue to EPISODE I, previewing an eagerly-awaited film and its story/characters that wouldn't be released in the territory until July of that year.

Sunday, 15 November 2020

Thursday, 28 November 2019

THE 'PHANTOM' AT TWENTY: ICONS FOR A NEXT GENERATION...


We finish our exhaustive and unrivalled 20th Anniversary coverage of EPISODE I with another great art showcase, this time Hugh Fleming's splendid piece that adorned the complete version of Dark Horse Comics 1999 adaptation of the film. The art is a fitting end in showcasing the story's iconic characters in colourful fashion...

Saturday, 19 October 2019

THE 'PHANTOM' AT TWENTY: GOODBYE MY FRIEND...


Critically wounded from Darth Maul's double lightsaber blade, the dying Qui-Gon Jinn departs the world of reality and 'the living Force' showing dignity and tender compassion for his loyal friend and Padawan in Obi-Wan Kenobi. A genuinely sad moment from EPISODE I, as Obi-Wan makes a promise to train Anakin Skywalker with Qui-Gon's passing....

Wednesday, 16 October 2019

THE 'PHANTOM' AT TWENTY: DEATH OF A JEDI!


Darth Maul delivers a savage, unexpected move that delivers the final death blow to a surprised Qui-Gon Jinn, all of this watched by a powerless to help Obi-Wan Kenobi, cut off from the action by the energy shield gates.

The killing stroke.

A shocked scream of pain from Obi-Wan Kenobi, as first seen in the film's second trailer.

"A very small portion of the generator room was built in England, and from that we created a huge room measuring six hundred feet across, as well as a huge pit- all through CG. The electrical beams were also computer generated. We blended the virtual set with the set built on the soundstage."

Scott Squires - The Making of EPISODE I book - 1999

"When we shot the scene, we didn't know yet how big the beams would end up being, or what colour they would be. Eventually we came up with a purplish colour, which was reflected on the actors and on all the practical parts on the set."

David Tattersall - The Making of EPISODE I book - 1999

Darth Maul stands ready for his next opponent.

Tuesday, 15 October 2019

THE 'PHANTOM' AT TWENTY: QUI-GON'S LAST STAND!


Cut off from Qui-Gon Jinn by a series of energy gate screens, Obi-Wan can only watch as his Jedi Master and friend fights on with skill, precision and inner strength against Darth Maul. But even Qui-Gon's experience and agility in fighting can be defeated by the raw power and savagery of the Dark Side...

"We developed the look of the energy doors, going from some of the concept art. We then use the Sabre (digital scanning technology) to design the energy doors and work out how they should open and close, the noise pattern, how much they should glow and the kind of energy that should emanate from them."

Pablo Helman - The Making of EPISODE I book - 1999

A series of frames from the early part of Qui-Gon's solo duel with Darth Maul.




Suddenly, Darth Maul starts to gain the upper hand...



Monday, 14 October 2019

THE 'PHANTOM' AT TWENTY: THE PERILS OF THE ENERGY CHAMBER

Duel in the labyrinth!

The battle continues between Jedi and Sith, of which Darth Maul plays dirty, effectively separating Obi-Wan from Qui-Gon, though the latter fights on with noble strength and resolution...

Darth Maul is ready to strike!

A deleted moment from the duel.



Filming Mau's kicking Obi-Wan


Rehearsing an unused punch by Maul to Obi-Wan.

Maul kicks out at Obi-Wan, as seen in the film.

"They said, 'Do you wanna be in Star Wars?' I said, 'Too fu+king right!'"

Nick Gillard confers with Ray Park between scene filming.

Deleted action scene: STAR WARS AFICIONADO WEBSITE: EPISODE I AT FIFTEEN: DELETED DUELLING!

Andreas Petrides performs Obi-Wan's fall outdoors at Leavesden Studios.

Falling into a special airbag.

Behind the scenes:
The Fall | Star Wars: The Phantom Menace | StarWars.com

Qui-Gon delivers a powerful blow to Maul in retaliation.

Now it's Ray Park's turn to outdoor fall, taking a hit from Qui-Gon in the finished film.




Filming Obi-Wan's close-up, separated from Qui-Gon at a lower level.

Qui-Gon determinedly fights on against the retreating Sith Lord.

Obi-Wan leaps to catch-up with the distant fighting.