Reports have emerged from the “Star Wars” community that Jeremy Bulloch, the actor who originated the iconic “Star Wars” bounty hunter Boba Fett in “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi,” has died. The retired English actor was 75. The news was first announced on fan site Fantha Tracks following a Facebook post by U.K.-based convention organizer Jason Griffiths, a friend of Bulloch’s.
While Bulloch remains best known as the actor behind the suit in the second two films of the original trilogy, he also cameoed in other “Star Wars” properties, including in “Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith” as Captain Colton, a Clone Wars era pilot with a long record of service in the Royal House of Alderaan. The actor got his start on TV shows, such as “Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School” and “The Newcomers,” and though he wore the original Boba...
While Bulloch remains best known as the actor behind the suit in the second two films of the original trilogy, he also cameoed in other “Star Wars” properties, including in “Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith” as Captain Colton, a Clone Wars era pilot with a long record of service in the Royal House of Alderaan. The actor got his start on TV shows, such as “Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School” and “The Newcomers,” and though he wore the original Boba...
- 12/17/2020
- by Ryan Lattanzio and Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
More interesting news surrounding the wonderful world of Ghostbusters has recently been released ― as the film turns 35 this year. A new documentary called Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters is set to premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Also: Hola Mexico Film Festival lineup, and details on both In the Blink of an Eye anthology series and Gunpowder & Sky and Justin Lin's student short film competition.
Ghostbusters Documentary's Cannes Premiere Details: "Leading global distributor Kew Media Distribution has secured international sales rights to a raft of new films that the company will be headlining in Cannes including the stunning and mysterious sci-fi film Deus, rock’n’roll documentary The Quiet One, the retrospective documentary Cleanin’ Up The Town: Remembering Ghostbusters, the bizarre and deceptive documentary The Amazing Johnathan Documentary, the dystopian sci-fi film 2067, and the thriller Itsy Bitsy.
Kew Media Distribution’s Evp of Sales Jonathan Ford...
Ghostbusters Documentary's Cannes Premiere Details: "Leading global distributor Kew Media Distribution has secured international sales rights to a raft of new films that the company will be headlining in Cannes including the stunning and mysterious sci-fi film Deus, rock’n’roll documentary The Quiet One, the retrospective documentary Cleanin’ Up The Town: Remembering Ghostbusters, the bizarre and deceptive documentary The Amazing Johnathan Documentary, the dystopian sci-fi film 2067, and the thriller Itsy Bitsy.
Kew Media Distribution’s Evp of Sales Jonathan Ford...
- 5/10/2019
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
04.27.17: This list is now final. While I may in the future see additional films that were released in the awards year of 2016, no more films will be added to this list. (I may add links to reviews of films listed here.)
This ranking includes only new theatrical releases viewed for the awards year of 2016 (for eligibility for the Academy Awards and the Ofcs and Awfj awards); some films released in the UK without Us releases (and so ineligible for those awards this year) may also be included, for my own bookkeeping purposes. Links go to my review. Numbers after each entry are Date First Viewed/NYC Release Date/London Release Date; year is 2016 unless otherwise noted.
worth paying multiplex prices for
[5 stars]
Arrival (10.10/11.11/11.10)
La La Land (10.07/12.09/01.13.17)
A Monster Calls (10.06/12.23/01.01.17)
The Lobster (07.16.15/05.13/10.16.15)
Zootropolis (aka Zootopia) (02.22/03.04/03.25)
A Bigger Splash (10.08.15/05.04/02.12)
Miss Sloane (11.20/11.25/05.12.17)
London Road (06.03.15/09.09/06.12.15)
The Girl with All the Gifts (07.26/02.24.17/09.23)
I, Daniel Blake...
This ranking includes only new theatrical releases viewed for the awards year of 2016 (for eligibility for the Academy Awards and the Ofcs and Awfj awards); some films released in the UK without Us releases (and so ineligible for those awards this year) may also be included, for my own bookkeeping purposes. Links go to my review. Numbers after each entry are Date First Viewed/NYC Release Date/London Release Date; year is 2016 unless otherwise noted.
worth paying multiplex prices for
[5 stars]
Arrival (10.10/11.11/11.10)
La La Land (10.07/12.09/01.13.17)
A Monster Calls (10.06/12.23/01.01.17)
The Lobster (07.16.15/05.13/10.16.15)
Zootropolis (aka Zootopia) (02.22/03.04/03.25)
A Bigger Splash (10.08.15/05.04/02.12)
Miss Sloane (11.20/11.25/05.12.17)
London Road (06.03.15/09.09/06.12.15)
The Girl with All the Gifts (07.26/02.24.17/09.23)
I, Daniel Blake...
- 4/27/2017
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
Financier also backed Journey’s End, Elstree 1976 and Swallows And Amazons.
Christian Eisenbeiss, business mogul and film producer, has died at the age of 61.
As chairman of British Film Company, Eisenbeiss was an executive producer on Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, Dad’s Army, the Bafta-nominated documentary McCullin and Star Wars documentary Elstree 1976.
He was also an executive producer on upcoming projects including Saul Dibb’s First World War drama Journey’s End and Amma Asante’s Where Hands Touch, which are both in post-production, and Spitfire, a documentary about the famous British military aircraft currently in production.
Another project, Trautmann, about the famed German goalkeeper who played for Manchester City, is scheduled to commence shooting in June.
Born in New York City on September 11, 1955, Eisenbeiss earned a master’s degree in mathematics at Columbia University before embarking on a career as an investment banker.
After becoming the chairman of German beer company Holsten Brewery, succeeding...
Christian Eisenbeiss, business mogul and film producer, has died at the age of 61.
As chairman of British Film Company, Eisenbeiss was an executive producer on Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, Dad’s Army, the Bafta-nominated documentary McCullin and Star Wars documentary Elstree 1976.
He was also an executive producer on upcoming projects including Saul Dibb’s First World War drama Journey’s End and Amma Asante’s Where Hands Touch, which are both in post-production, and Spitfire, a documentary about the famous British military aircraft currently in production.
Another project, Trautmann, about the famed German goalkeeper who played for Manchester City, is scheduled to commence shooting in June.
Born in New York City on September 11, 1955, Eisenbeiss earned a master’s degree in mathematics at Columbia University before embarking on a career as an investment banker.
After becoming the chairman of German beer company Holsten Brewery, succeeding...
- 4/12/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
“Star Wars” fandom has generated its own offshoot of films about the culture surrounding the saga, ranging from the regrettable “Fanboys,” to the documentary about “Elstree 1976,” to Patrick Read Johnson’s still unreleased “5-25-77” (seriously, what’s going on with that movie?). And now another is on the way, hoping to capture the magic of… standing in line.
Continue reading Movie About Waiting In Line For ‘Star Wars’ In The Works at The Playlist.
Continue reading Movie About Waiting In Line For ‘Star Wars’ In The Works at The Playlist.
- 2/6/2017
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
By Bill Duelly
We’ve seen them at sci-fi or collectibles conventions shows; some more so in England than the Us. They man tables with stacks of photos, offering autographs or pictures for a fee. In many cases their faces aren’t familiar, as their characters wore heavy makeup or masks in their appearance in the original “Star Wars” film. Still, even as you approach them face-to-face some of these people still don’t ring a bell. Maybe it’s because their scenes were deleted or they were an extra amongst many. Others, you discover are a familiar masked character and you are happy to chat for a few moments with them, as that movie, and its two sequels (I am only referring to the original trilogy starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher), had such a lasting impact on your childhood.
“Elstree 1976” is a recent documentary that follows ten such actors who,...
We’ve seen them at sci-fi or collectibles conventions shows; some more so in England than the Us. They man tables with stacks of photos, offering autographs or pictures for a fee. In many cases their faces aren’t familiar, as their characters wore heavy makeup or masks in their appearance in the original “Star Wars” film. Still, even as you approach them face-to-face some of these people still don’t ring a bell. Maybe it’s because their scenes were deleted or they were an extra amongst many. Others, you discover are a familiar masked character and you are happy to chat for a few moments with them, as that movie, and its two sequels (I am only referring to the original trilogy starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher), had such a lasting impact on your childhood.
“Elstree 1976” is a recent documentary that follows ten such actors who,...
- 12/28/2016
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
FilmRise is shining a spotlight on sleep paralysis and movie posters, as they have announced that they have acquired North American distribution rights to Dead Awake, as well as worldwide distribution rights to the documentary 24X36: A Movie About Movie Posters.
Starring Lori Petty and Jocelin Donahue, Dead Awake is slated for an early 2017 theatrical release from FilmRise, who are also scheduling a Blu-ray, DVD, and digital release for Kevin Burke’s documentary 24X36: A Movie About Movie Posters. For full details on both deals, we have the official press releases below.
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – FilmRise is proud to announce it has acquired the North American rights to Dead Awake, the next film from the creator of the Final Destination franchise.
FilmRise acquired the film in a deal with Archstone Distribution during this month’s American Film Market. The distributor plans a theatrical release in the U.
Starring Lori Petty and Jocelin Donahue, Dead Awake is slated for an early 2017 theatrical release from FilmRise, who are also scheduling a Blu-ray, DVD, and digital release for Kevin Burke’s documentary 24X36: A Movie About Movie Posters. For full details on both deals, we have the official press releases below.
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – FilmRise is proud to announce it has acquired the North American rights to Dead Awake, the next film from the creator of the Final Destination franchise.
FilmRise acquired the film in a deal with Archstone Distribution during this month’s American Film Market. The distributor plans a theatrical release in the U.
- 11/22/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
★★★☆☆ Has there ever been a pop culture phenomenon more endlessly discussed, analysed or obsessed over than Star Wars? Amongst its ever-expanding universe of spin offs, sequels, and relentless fandom, it's difficult to imagine a new way of looking at the franchise. In his documentary Elstree 1976, British writer-director Jon Spira has achieved just that, privileging the stories of Star Wars' myriad forgotten extras and bit players over those of their more illustrious colleagues.
- 11/16/2016
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
With a seemingly endless amount of streaming options — not only the titles at our disposal, but services themselves — we’ve taken it upon ourselves to highlight the titles that have recently hit the interwebs. Every week, one will be able to see the cream of the crop (or perhaps some simply interesting picks) of streaming titles (new and old) across platforms such as Netflix, iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, and more (note: U.S. only). Check out our rundown for this week’s selections below.
From Afar (Lorenzo Vigas)
Proving yet again that festival juries don’t read the trades or pay attention to chatter, the Golden Lion of the 72nd Venice Film Festival was presented to the Venezuelan drama From Afar, a film that screened relatively late at the fest, when general opinion on the Lido seemed to have settled on this being a race between some other titles. In a discerning and gutsy move,...
From Afar (Lorenzo Vigas)
Proving yet again that festival juries don’t read the trades or pay attention to chatter, the Golden Lion of the 72nd Venice Film Festival was presented to the Venezuelan drama From Afar, a film that screened relatively late at the fest, when general opinion on the Lido seemed to have settled on this being a race between some other titles. In a discerning and gutsy move,...
- 9/9/2016
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
Everybody knows Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher. When Disney bought Lucasfilm from George Lucas and announced they’d be producing a new Star Wars trilogy and spin-off features, everyone knew those three would be back in the fold. Even guys like Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels, and Kenny Baker were known commodities to consult if not star underneath the costumes they made famous. But what of the other actors — the nameless, sometimes faceless, and almost always uncredited performers who were a part of something so universally revered? Does their being extras mean they weren’t as important to the legend? Fans lining up for autographs don’t think so. Anyone on set and immortalized in one of history’s greatest cinematic franchises is an unequivocal hero.
To people like me who love the series but never rendered it into a cornerstone of daily life, however, these smaller, hidden roles prove an intriguing curio.
To people like me who love the series but never rendered it into a cornerstone of daily life, however, these smaller, hidden roles prove an intriguing curio.
- 5/17/2016
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
Belladonna Of Sadness
Release Date: Coming Soon from Cinelicious Pics Written By: Yoshiyuki Fukuda, Jules Michelet (novel), Eiichi Yamamoto Directed By: Eiichi Yamamoto Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Katsuyuki Itô, Aiko Nagayama
When I heard about Cinelicious Pics’ plans to restore and release the long lost 1973 anime Belladonna Of Sadness, I was well and truly excited. I’m a huge aficionado of 70s-era anime, and this baby has been a “holy grail” of sorts for folks like me for a good many years — much desired but damn near impossible to obtain. So that being said, and with those expectations set freakin’ sky high, let’s see if ol’ Belladonna was worth the wait or will it just fill me with sadness of my own!
Belladonna Of Sadness, based loosely (and by that I mean hardly at all) on the French novel La Sorcière by Jules Michelet, tells the brutal tale of Jeanne,...
Release Date: Coming Soon from Cinelicious Pics Written By: Yoshiyuki Fukuda, Jules Michelet (novel), Eiichi Yamamoto Directed By: Eiichi Yamamoto Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Katsuyuki Itô, Aiko Nagayama
When I heard about Cinelicious Pics’ plans to restore and release the long lost 1973 anime Belladonna Of Sadness, I was well and truly excited. I’m a huge aficionado of 70s-era anime, and this baby has been a “holy grail” of sorts for folks like me for a good many years — much desired but damn near impossible to obtain. So that being said, and with those expectations set freakin’ sky high, let’s see if ol’ Belladonna was worth the wait or will it just fill me with sadness of my own!
Belladonna Of Sadness, based loosely (and by that I mean hardly at all) on the French novel La Sorcière by Jules Michelet, tells the brutal tale of Jeanne,...
- 5/16/2016
- by DanielXIII
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Kylo Ren is so 2015. Kids (including the adult kind), I regret to inform you that Darth Vader didn’t really die. He’s an 80-year-old white guy living in England, and when official “Star Wars” trilogy conventions started, he said, “I’d like to be able to cash in on this.” According to “Elstree 1976,” David Prowse — who wore the Dark Lord’s costume on camera — unfortunately got a touch too enthusiastic in claiming the role at such events, despite the fact that he neither voiced Vader nor was the face that was revealed when Vader’s mask was ultimately taken off.
- 5/6/2016
- by Tricia Olszewski
- The Wrap
The fact that the documentary doesn’t mention Star Wars in the title is a telling indication of the kind of film Jon Spira has made. With the focus on the people behind the masks and costumes, Spira deliberately has focused his lens on the lives of these actors and not the characters that they became famous for. Fans of Star Wars might be disappointed by this decision, but the result is a film that is more thoughtful than just another look at the legacy of the iconic series.
Minor characters and some that really aren’t even considered characters (sorry, stormtrooper who knocked his noggin against a blast door) step into the spotlight in Elstree 1976. While some of these actors or actresses may not mean much to the casual Star Wars filmgoer, the super fans will delight in watching the guy who play Greedo, the former bodybuilder who...
Minor characters and some that really aren’t even considered characters (sorry, stormtrooper who knocked his noggin against a blast door) step into the spotlight in Elstree 1976. While some of these actors or actresses may not mean much to the casual Star Wars filmgoer, the super fans will delight in watching the guy who play Greedo, the former bodybuilder who...
- 5/6/2016
- by Michael Haffner
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Hundreds of actors work on a film production but only a phenomenon as huge and unique as Star Wars really make fans interested in basically every single one of them, including the extras and the masked performers. This real fascination towards the not-very-known actors behind the helmet of Darth Vader and Boba Fett, or the mask of Greedo, is the single reason why a documentary like Elstree 1976 exists; but it’s a fascination that, at least for director Jon Spira, goes beyond the geeky desire of getting an autograph from them. The documentary allow the actors that played minor roles in the original Star Wars to tell their own stories, many times not related at all with George Lucas’ world or cinema. Elstree 1976 essentially...
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- 5/6/2016
- Screen Anarchy
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Elstree 1976 explores the lives of the actors and extras behind one of the most celebrated Science Fiction films in cinematic history, Star Wars.
From the man behind Darth Vader's mask, to an actor whose character was completely cut from the final film, Elstree 1976 delves into the eccentric community these individuals have formed and how the Star Wars franchise.
Many of the minor characters were merely part of the set design, but eventually gained recognition as the Star Wars universe expanded into books, comics, etc. Fans learned the history of masked characters like Boba [Continued ...]...
Elstree 1976 explores the lives of the actors and extras behind one of the most celebrated Science Fiction films in cinematic history, Star Wars.
From the man behind Darth Vader's mask, to an actor whose character was completely cut from the final film, Elstree 1976 delves into the eccentric community these individuals have formed and how the Star Wars franchise.
Many of the minor characters were merely part of the set design, but eventually gained recognition as the Star Wars universe expanded into books, comics, etc. Fans learned the history of masked characters like Boba [Continued ...]...
- 5/5/2016
- QuietEarth.us
Friday estimates are in and Captain America: Civil War's chances of becoming the fourth $200+ million opener have been dashed. With an estimated $75.2 million (including $25 million from Thursday night previews), the thirteenth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is looking at a weekend around $175 million with an outside chance of finishing around $190 million if it follows the same weekend performance as Jurassic World, the first Avengers or even Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The fact all three of those films brought in less money on Thursday night, however, means it's less likely it will follow their weekend path. Friday AM Update: Captain America: Civil War brought in $25 million from Thursday night previews, the tenth largest Thursday night number (including midnight-only screenings) of all-time. After a $200.4 million international debut last weekend, Disney and Marvel's Captain America: Civil War is set to make its domestic debut, aiming to become only the fourth film to gross over $200 million in its opening weekend. Meanwhile, several of the other films in the top ten could be in for dramatic drops from last weekend. Last year, while Avengers: Age of Ultron was opening to $191.2 million, all but one film (Cinderella) dropped over 53%. How will the holdovers fair against the latest Marvel juggernaut? When it comes to Captain America: Civil War the question as to whether it will hit $200 million or not seems to be of little dispute. Granted, many thought Age of Ultron would follow the path paved by its predecessor and open with $200+ million last year before coming up just shy. That said, strong reviews and swelling fan anticipation for Civil War (92% on RottenTomatoes as of press...
- 5/5/2016
- by Brad Brevet <mail@boxofficemojo.com>
- Box Office Mojo
Of all the changes George Lucas made to his "Star Wars" special edition films in the 1990s, no single action was more talked about than the cantina scene in which the infamous exchange between Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Greedo (Paul Blake) was changed in a way that impacted the whole scene.
Fans want it restored, actor John Boyega wants it too, and more recently the original script proved Han did shoot first in the scene. Now even Blake himself, who donned the mask, wants the original scene restored. Speaking with the New York Daily News about the upcoming documentary "Elstree 1976," Blake indicates he was upset with the change - mostly as it makes his character seem even more incompetent at his job:
"He was a bit inept wasn't he? He's a worse shot than a Stormtrooper. I don't think Jabba had him under a pension plan, let's put it that way.
Fans want it restored, actor John Boyega wants it too, and more recently the original script proved Han did shoot first in the scene. Now even Blake himself, who donned the mask, wants the original scene restored. Speaking with the New York Daily News about the upcoming documentary "Elstree 1976," Blake indicates he was upset with the change - mostly as it makes his character seem even more incompetent at his job:
"He was a bit inept wasn't he? He's a worse shot than a Stormtrooper. I don't think Jabba had him under a pension plan, let's put it that way.
- 5/4/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Elstree 1976 is a new Star Wars documentary that offers hardcore fans of the franchise an interesting look at the lives of the actors whose faces we never saw in the original films and the effect Star Wars had on them. George Lucas’ Star Wars was just another job for a lot of people. Little did they know how there lives were going to change after it was released.
The doc centers on the actors who played characters such as Darth Vader (David Prowse), Boba Fett (Jeremy Bulloch), Greedo (Paul Blake), X-Wing pilot Angus MacInnes, Stormtroopers, and more. While they were making the movie they never suspected how popular their characters were going to become. We’ve seen a ton of Star Wars docs over the year, but I like the unique spin that this one has. It’s really interesting to hear these people talk about what it was...
The doc centers on the actors who played characters such as Darth Vader (David Prowse), Boba Fett (Jeremy Bulloch), Greedo (Paul Blake), X-Wing pilot Angus MacInnes, Stormtroopers, and more. While they were making the movie they never suspected how popular their characters were going to become. We’ve seen a ton of Star Wars docs over the year, but I like the unique spin that this one has. It’s really interesting to hear these people talk about what it was...
- 3/25/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The Force Awakens has sparked a tremendous amount of excitement for a new generation of Star Wars stories, but the success of J.J. Abrams' film has also rekindled a widely shared nostalgia for George Lucas' original trilogy. Judging by the trailer for Jon Spira's Elstree 1976 — an upcoming documentary about the unassuming background actors who brought the original movie, now known as A New Hope, to life — that nostalgia extends to the people who made these movies what they are.
Named after the British production facility where Lucas shoot Episodes IV — VI,...
Named after the British production facility where Lucas shoot Episodes IV — VI,...
- 3/24/2016
- Rollingstone.com
"There are no small parts, only small actors," famed acting coach Konstantin Stanislavsky once remarked, and it's the kind of statement that can only bring comfort to the many, many aspiring actors who never get their chance to shine in a lead role. However, in the new documentary “Elstree 1976” the players who helped bring George Lucas' "Star Wars" to life — and I'm not talking about Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, or Harrison Ford — do get their moment to share what it was like to make movie history. Read More: Full Length 'Star Wars' Documentary 'Secrets Of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey' To Premier At SXSW Directed by Jon Spira, and featuring David Prowse (the man wearing Darth Vader’s suit), Paul Blake (Greedo), Angus MacInnes (who played an X-Wing pilot), Derek Lyons (supporting artist), and more, the documentary takes an affectionate look at the people who stumbled into movie history,...
- 3/24/2016
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Look past the latex masks and elaborate helmets in Star Wars and you'll find hundreds of fascinating stories from little-seen character actors and extras.
These men and women get their moment in the sun in Elstree 1976, an upcoming documentary about the people who brought to life Bob Fett, the Stormtroopers, Greedo and many more.
Director Jon Spira's film takes its name from the suburban North London studio (also home to EastEnders) where George Lucas shot Star Wars in the scorching hot summer of 1976.
Ever wondered what Jeremy Bulloch was thinking while encased in Boba Fett's mask? Or where David Prowse perfected Darth Vader's iconic lightsaber duel with Alec Guinness's Obi-Wan?
All these questions - and more! - will be answered in Elstree 1976, which promises to be an emotional experience for Star Wars fans who have a special place in their hearts for the series' supporting players.
These men and women get their moment in the sun in Elstree 1976, an upcoming documentary about the people who brought to life Bob Fett, the Stormtroopers, Greedo and many more.
Director Jon Spira's film takes its name from the suburban North London studio (also home to EastEnders) where George Lucas shot Star Wars in the scorching hot summer of 1976.
Ever wondered what Jeremy Bulloch was thinking while encased in Boba Fett's mask? Or where David Prowse perfected Darth Vader's iconic lightsaber duel with Alec Guinness's Obi-Wan?
All these questions - and more! - will be answered in Elstree 1976, which promises to be an emotional experience for Star Wars fans who have a special place in their hearts for the series' supporting players.
- 11/2/2015
- Digital Spy
For all the talk of the billions of dollars "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will rake in, the plans of the sequels and spinoffs and more, it can be easy to forget that the franchise has very humble beginnings. In fact, 20th Century Fox had so little faith in the original "Star Wars," they gave George Lucas the merchandising rights (easily one of the worst cinematic business decisions in history). However, Jon Spira’s new documentary “Elstree 1976” takes audiences on a thirty-nine year trip to tell the story of how Lucas started an empire, by hearing it from some of the smaller players who made it happen. Read More: Luke Skywalker Is Found In Latest Trailer For 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Featuring David Prowse (the man in Darth Vader’s suit), Paul Blake (Greedo), Angus MacInnes (who played an X-Wing pilot), Derek Lyons (supporting artist), and many more,...
- 10/30/2015
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
After bowing at the BFI London Film Festival and Sitges, Jon Spira's Star Wars documentary is now readying for a theatrical release in the UK courtesy of The Works. Elstree 1976 talks to ten of the minor players involved in George Lucas' science fiction classics, from Paul Blake, who played Greedo, to Boba Fett himself Jeremy Bulloch. While the world has been forever changed by Star Wars, back when it was shooting in a sweltering UK summer 39 years ago, few of those involved had any idea what they were a part of, let alone that it - and ultimately they - would become such icons of cinema.Check out the trailer below....
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- 10/30/2015
- Screen Anarchy
It’s not like it ever went away, but “Star Wars” mania is about to kick into a whole new gear, beginning with the release of a new trailer tonight, which will kick off a feverish two month pre-release period for the seventh official film in the franchise, followed by more sequels and spinoffs until the Earth is destroyed by a moon-sized space station. The film’s impact on cinema, and indeed pop culture at large, has been so enormous that it’s often easy to forget that forty years ago, “Star Wars” was an oddity, a big-budget throwback to sci-fi serials few of which, least of all those making it, would make much impact. And it’s that world that Jon Spira’s new documentary “Elstree 1976” hopes to take us, telling the story of what happened thirty-nine years ago, through the eyes of some of the smaller players.
- 10/19/2015
- by Oliver Lyttelton
- The Playlist
The 59Th BFI London Film Festival Announces Full 2015 Programme
You can peruse the programme at your leisure here.
The programme for the 59th BFI London Film Festival in partnership launched today, with Festival Director Clare Stewart presenting this year’s rich and diverse selection of films and events. BFI London Film Festival is Britain’s leading film event and one of the world’s oldest film festivals. It introduces the finest new British and international films to an expanding London and UK-wide audience. The Festival provides an essential platform for films seeking global success; and promotes the careers of British and international filmmakers through its industry and awards programmes. With this year’s industry programme stronger than ever, offering international filmmakers and leaders a programme of insightful events covering every area of the film industry Lff positions London as the world’s leading creative city.
The Festival will screen a...
You can peruse the programme at your leisure here.
The programme for the 59th BFI London Film Festival in partnership launched today, with Festival Director Clare Stewart presenting this year’s rich and diverse selection of films and events. BFI London Film Festival is Britain’s leading film event and one of the world’s oldest film festivals. It introduces the finest new British and international films to an expanding London and UK-wide audience. The Festival provides an essential platform for films seeking global success; and promotes the careers of British and international filmmakers through its industry and awards programmes. With this year’s industry programme stronger than ever, offering international filmmakers and leaders a programme of insightful events covering every area of the film industry Lff positions London as the world’s leading creative city.
The Festival will screen a...
- 9/1/2015
- by John
- SoundOnSight
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