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This post contains spoilers for "The Empire Strikes Back."
In 1980, "The Empire Strikes Back" had already screened in about a hundred theaters when executive producer and "Star Wars" creator George Lucas decided that the ending was confusing and needed some last-minute changes. According to StarWars.com, before the movie expanded its theatrical rollout any further, Lucas had the team at Industrial Light & Magic add shots to give clarity to the geography of the Millennium Falcon in relation to the medical frigate where Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), and the droids C-3Po (Anthony Daniels) and R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) stand looking out the window.
It wouldn't be the last time Lucas tinkered with "The Empire Strikes Back," as the version that's now streaming on Disney+ incorporates further changes he made for its 1997 Special Edition re-release. In 2022, Hamill revealed that the medical frigate scene was itself a late...
In 1980, "The Empire Strikes Back" had already screened in about a hundred theaters when executive producer and "Star Wars" creator George Lucas decided that the ending was confusing and needed some last-minute changes. According to StarWars.com, before the movie expanded its theatrical rollout any further, Lucas had the team at Industrial Light & Magic add shots to give clarity to the geography of the Millennium Falcon in relation to the medical frigate where Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), and the droids C-3Po (Anthony Daniels) and R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) stand looking out the window.
It wouldn't be the last time Lucas tinkered with "The Empire Strikes Back," as the version that's now streaming on Disney+ incorporates further changes he made for its 1997 Special Edition re-release. In 2022, Hamill revealed that the medical frigate scene was itself a late...
- 4/29/2023
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
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In this edition of Star Wars Bits:
"Andor" Breakdowns & ReviewsMarvel's Upcoming "Star Wars" ComicsThe "Star Wars" Podcast Round-UpHot Toys Cobb Vanth Sixth Scale FigureAnd More!Andor Breakdowns & reviews
First up, Nerdist's Dan Casey breaks down everything you might have missed in this week's episode of "Andor."
Next, Alex at Star Wars Explained shares his thoughts on the latest episode.
Ralph and James at Live Action Star Wars review the fourth episode of "Andor" above.
And finally, EckhartsLadder has a video discussing something hinted at in the latest episode of "Andor" — the Ghorman Massacre.
Marvel's Upcoming Star Wars Comics
In "Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca" #6, Marc Guggenheim and illustrated by David Messina and Paul Fry, with a cover by Phil Noto, Han Solo is presumed dead and Chewbacca is stuck in jail. Check out StarWars.com for an exclusive preview of the comic, which is available now at your local comic shop or on ComiXology.
"Andor" Breakdowns & ReviewsMarvel's Upcoming "Star Wars" ComicsThe "Star Wars" Podcast Round-UpHot Toys Cobb Vanth Sixth Scale FigureAnd More!Andor Breakdowns & reviews
First up, Nerdist's Dan Casey breaks down everything you might have missed in this week's episode of "Andor."
Next, Alex at Star Wars Explained shares his thoughts on the latest episode.
Ralph and James at Live Action Star Wars review the fourth episode of "Andor" above.
And finally, EckhartsLadder has a video discussing something hinted at in the latest episode of "Andor" — the Ghorman Massacre.
Marvel's Upcoming Star Wars Comics
In "Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca" #6, Marc Guggenheim and illustrated by David Messina and Paul Fry, with a cover by Phil Noto, Han Solo is presumed dead and Chewbacca is stuck in jail. Check out StarWars.com for an exclusive preview of the comic, which is available now at your local comic shop or on ComiXology.
- 9/30/2022
- by Adam Frazier
- Slash Film
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These stunning new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ending concept art pieces will leave you breathless.
“New visions of the ending of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker have finally been revealed. Concept art has become a huge part of the Star Wars conversation during the sequel trilogy thanks in large part to the gorgeous books by Phil Szostak.”
Read more at Gizmodo.
From the Caterpillar Club to The Sons of Lee Marvin, here are some unusual clubs that exist (for some reason).
“Did you know there’s a club for people who have been ejected out of a plane, and an organization for people who are just … happy? Read on to find out about those clubs and more in this list adapted from The List Show on YouTube.”
Read more at Mental Floss.
Marvel has confirmed that Star-Lord is bisexual and polyamorous in its newest issue of Guardians of the Galaxy,...
“New visions of the ending of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker have finally been revealed. Concept art has become a huge part of the Star Wars conversation during the sequel trilogy thanks in large part to the gorgeous books by Phil Szostak.”
Read more at Gizmodo.
From the Caterpillar Club to The Sons of Lee Marvin, here are some unusual clubs that exist (for some reason).
“Did you know there’s a club for people who have been ejected out of a plane, and an organization for people who are just … happy? Read on to find out about those clubs and more in this list adapted from The List Show on YouTube.”
Read more at Mental Floss.
Marvel has confirmed that Star-Lord is bisexual and polyamorous in its newest issue of Guardians of the Galaxy,...
- 12/16/2020
- by Ivan Huang
- Den of Geek
Baby Yoda’s swift fall from grace so soon after The Mandalorian‘s return has been a marvel to behold, to say the least.
For those who aren’t quite up to speed on why the show’s adorable green-skinned alien has lost a legion of followers, the controversy stems from season 2’s second episode, “The Passenger.” During a mission to reunite Frog Lady and her unfertilized eggs with her husband, The Child, cold, hungry and stranded, takes to chowing down on several of the passenger’s children-to-be before being reprimanded by his guardian.
The scene, which many critics labelled as offensive for a number of reasons, has subsequently been defended by fans as well as members of Lucasfilm, including Phil Szostak, who attempted to defuse the situation by likening the act to that of a human eating chicken eggs. Fortunately, last week’s episode, “The Heiress,” managed to reestablish...
For those who aren’t quite up to speed on why the show’s adorable green-skinned alien has lost a legion of followers, the controversy stems from season 2’s second episode, “The Passenger.” During a mission to reunite Frog Lady and her unfertilized eggs with her husband, The Child, cold, hungry and stranded, takes to chowing down on several of the passenger’s children-to-be before being reprimanded by his guardian.
The scene, which many critics labelled as offensive for a number of reasons, has subsequently been defended by fans as well as members of Lucasfilm, including Phil Szostak, who attempted to defuse the situation by likening the act to that of a human eating chicken eggs. Fortunately, last week’s episode, “The Heiress,” managed to reestablish...
- 11/20/2020
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Intended to be used for humorous effect it may have been, but one particular scene in the latest episode of The Mandalorian has caused quite a stir among audiences of the hit Star Wars show.
The controversial content, for those not in the know, revolves around a recurring gag from last week’s season 2 episode, “The Passenger,” in which Baby Yoda, previously considered to be the epitome of cuteness and innocent youth, repeatedly attempts to chow down on some forbidden food, so to speak. An alien – currently only known simply as Frog Lady – being ferried across the galaxy by Mando cradles a canister of eggs intended to be fertilized by her significant other upon reaching their destination.
The Child, on the other hand, despite being reprimanded by his carer numerous times, manages to scoff several of the eggs – an act that many fans believe is not only deeply unfunny, but offensive.
The controversial content, for those not in the know, revolves around a recurring gag from last week’s season 2 episode, “The Passenger,” in which Baby Yoda, previously considered to be the epitome of cuteness and innocent youth, repeatedly attempts to chow down on some forbidden food, so to speak. An alien – currently only known simply as Frog Lady – being ferried across the galaxy by Mando cradles a canister of eggs intended to be fertilized by her significant other upon reaching their destination.
The Child, on the other hand, despite being reprimanded by his carer numerous times, manages to scoff several of the eggs – an act that many fans believe is not only deeply unfunny, but offensive.
- 11/12/2020
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
2020 has been a year that many of us would love to put in the rearview mirror and forget about as quickly as possible, but just when you thought things couldn’t get any more bizarre, The Mandalorian‘s Baby Yoda has been coming under fire. Unbelievably, there’s been a wave of online backlash against the show’s tiny green breakout star following his behavior during last week’s episode, “The Passenger.”
Ant-Man‘s Peyton Reed directed the self-contained story that saw Mando and Baby Yoda attempt to transport a character known as the Frog Lady across the galaxy with her unborn spawn so that she could be reunited with her husband. However, The Child got more than a little peckish during the trip, and had to be stopped several times from chowing down on the dynamic duo’s cargo.
Despite being played almost entirely for laughs, complete with slurping sound effects and whimsical music,...
Ant-Man‘s Peyton Reed directed the self-contained story that saw Mando and Baby Yoda attempt to transport a character known as the Frog Lady across the galaxy with her unborn spawn so that she could be reunited with her husband. However, The Child got more than a little peckish during the trip, and had to be stopped several times from chowing down on the dynamic duo’s cargo.
Despite being played almost entirely for laughs, complete with slurping sound effects and whimsical music,...
- 11/11/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
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The Mandalorian's second episode of season two should definitely come with a warning: do not watch if you're afraid of bugs! A big portion of the adventure involves the Mandalorian, Baby Yoda, and their temporary passengers fleeing from a swarm of incredibly creepy spider-like creatures. Although these monsters are new to Star Wars, they're visually inspired by art dating back to the era of the original trilogy.
Initially, eagle-eyed fans may have thought these spiders were Krykna, an alien species first seen in concept art for The Empire Strikes Back and later shown on the animated series Star Wars: Rebels. Lucasfilm creative art manager Phil Szostak, however, debunked that theory on Twitter. In answer to a fan asking for clarity on whether the spiders on The Mandalorian were Krykna or something else, Szostak tweeted, "They are new! Both inspired by the same design."
That "same design," we assume, is...
Initially, eagle-eyed fans may have thought these spiders were Krykna, an alien species first seen in concept art for The Empire Strikes Back and later shown on the animated series Star Wars: Rebels. Lucasfilm creative art manager Phil Szostak, however, debunked that theory on Twitter. In answer to a fan asking for clarity on whether the spiders on The Mandalorian were Krykna or something else, Szostak tweeted, "They are new! Both inspired by the same design."
That "same design," we assume, is...
- 11/6/2020
- by Amanda Prahl
- Popsugar.com
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This December, fans of the Star Wars series The Mandalorian will be able to get their hands on some of the incredible concept art from the making of the first season. Lucasfilm and Abrams Books are releasing The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian by Lucasfilm creative art manager Phil Szostak, and he’s just revealed […]
The post Get a Sneak Peek at ‘The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian’ Book’s Stunning Concept Art appeared first on /Film.
The post Get a Sneak Peek at ‘The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian’ Book’s Stunning Concept Art appeared first on /Film.
- 10/5/2020
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
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Strange rumors are nothing new in the Star Wars world, but if the internet has you wondering if Pedro Pascal left The Mandalorian, we can set you at ease. The so-called leak ahead of season two has had fans in a tizzy, but a closer look at it seems to pretty well debunk the idea that Pascal has left Din Djarin's armor behind.
Unsurprisingly, the rumor started with - you guessed it - social media. YouTuber Grace Randolph, who's posted inaccurate "leaks" before (mostly about DC Extended Universe projects), claimed in a reaction video to the season two trailer that Pascal had quit halfway through filming because he was upset about never getting to show his face. She claimed that Pascal wanted to have more scenes with Din Djarin's helmet off, was told no, and "became difficult" to the point of trying to get the Lucasfilm higher-ups to intervene on his behalf.
Unsurprisingly, the rumor started with - you guessed it - social media. YouTuber Grace Randolph, who's posted inaccurate "leaks" before (mostly about DC Extended Universe projects), claimed in a reaction video to the season two trailer that Pascal had quit halfway through filming because he was upset about never getting to show his face. She claimed that Pascal wanted to have more scenes with Din Djarin's helmet off, was told no, and "became difficult" to the point of trying to get the Lucasfilm higher-ups to intervene on his behalf.
- 9/24/2020
- by Amanda Prahl
- Popsugar.com
“Exegol does not appear on any star chart. But legend describes it as the hidden world of the Sith.”
Nor did it appear on any of our radars, as before Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker launched into theaters, Exegol was an unknown entity – a total mystery located in the dark recesses of space.
It later became the hiding place of Darth Sidious (“the dead speak!”), as J.J. Abrams and Co. sought about resurrecting the franchise’s big bad and his so-called Final Order. This grandiose plan to destabilize the Jedi emerged from the shadows of Exegol, but had things panned out differently, Emperor Palpatine would’ve been stationed on the forgotten, ash-covered world of Coruscant when Episode IX kicked off.
That’s according to author Phil Szostak, who penned The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (h/t ScreenRant), who traced Kylo’s journey to find Palpatine...
Nor did it appear on any of our radars, as before Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker launched into theaters, Exegol was an unknown entity – a total mystery located in the dark recesses of space.
It later became the hiding place of Darth Sidious (“the dead speak!”), as J.J. Abrams and Co. sought about resurrecting the franchise’s big bad and his so-called Final Order. This grandiose plan to destabilize the Jedi emerged from the shadows of Exegol, but had things panned out differently, Emperor Palpatine would’ve been stationed on the forgotten, ash-covered world of Coruscant when Episode IX kicked off.
That’s according to author Phil Szostak, who penned The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (h/t ScreenRant), who traced Kylo’s journey to find Palpatine...
- 5/20/2020
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
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“The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” the new book written by Lucasfilm creative art manager Phil Szostak, was released March 31 and is jam packed with concept art and plot points that reveal many of the axed storylines from the final installment of the Skywalker trilogy, directed by J.J. Abrams and written by Abrams and Chris Terrio. Abrams’ co-writer says in the book, “I’ve never written a film as much as this one. It’s like the tide. There’s a new script every morning,” which tells “Star Wars” fans everything they need to know about how many ideas were drafted and then scrapped. Polygon rounded up many of the canceled storylines as described by Szostak in the coffee-table tome.
The book confirms that early versions of the story gave Finn (John Boyega) and Poe (Oscar Isaac) far more to do than just follow Rey (Daisy Ridley...
The book confirms that early versions of the story gave Finn (John Boyega) and Poe (Oscar Isaac) far more to do than just follow Rey (Daisy Ridley...
- 4/1/2020
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Megan Crouse Dec 27, 2019
The Mandalorian episode 8 is full of easter eggs and references to the Empire, Mandalorian culture, and much more. Here's what we've found!
This Star Wars article contains spoilers for The Mandalorian.
The Mandalorian episode 8 answers some major questions about how connected this show is to the Mandalorian lore we’ve seen elsewhere. Connections to The Clone Wars abound, as does some form of closure for Mando and Baby Yoda. All that plus a wrap-up and more reveals about characters like Moff Giden, Cara Dune, and the Armorer make for a packed episode when it comes to easter eggs and Star Wars tie-ins.
Here are all the easter eggs and references we found in the episode:
Moff Gideon and the Empire
-The stormtroopers chatting in the very beginning of the episode miss the piece of junk they’re shooting at when they fire their blasters out of boredom.
The Mandalorian episode 8 is full of easter eggs and references to the Empire, Mandalorian culture, and much more. Here's what we've found!
This Star Wars article contains spoilers for The Mandalorian.
The Mandalorian episode 8 answers some major questions about how connected this show is to the Mandalorian lore we’ve seen elsewhere. Connections to The Clone Wars abound, as does some form of closure for Mando and Baby Yoda. All that plus a wrap-up and more reveals about characters like Moff Giden, Cara Dune, and the Armorer make for a packed episode when it comes to easter eggs and Star Wars tie-ins.
Here are all the easter eggs and references we found in the episode:
Moff Gideon and the Empire
-The stormtroopers chatting in the very beginning of the episode miss the piece of junk they’re shooting at when they fire their blasters out of boredom.
- 12/26/2019
- Den of Geek
Megan Crouse Dec 18, 2019
A return to the Death Star has been in the works since the concept stage of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
The trailers for The Rise of Skywalker reveal a lot and nothing at all. The central conflict is still a mystery, although we know Jedi trainee Rey will to go-to-toe with the evil Supreme Leader Kylo Ren, ending her story as it began: among the wreckage of the previous generation’s wars. As revealed in the movie's very first trailer, Rey, Finn, and Poe have to return to the ruins of the Death Star, which now floats over icy blue water on an undisclosed planet.
"It felt like going into the haunted house, the place that you have to go to," director J.J. Abrams told EW regarding the return of the Death Star. “This is a story of people having to grapple with the burden the...
A return to the Death Star has been in the works since the concept stage of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
The trailers for The Rise of Skywalker reveal a lot and nothing at all. The central conflict is still a mystery, although we know Jedi trainee Rey will to go-to-toe with the evil Supreme Leader Kylo Ren, ending her story as it began: among the wreckage of the previous generation’s wars. As revealed in the movie's very first trailer, Rey, Finn, and Poe have to return to the ruins of the Death Star, which now floats over icy blue water on an undisclosed planet.
"It felt like going into the haunted house, the place that you have to go to," director J.J. Abrams told EW regarding the return of the Death Star. “This is a story of people having to grapple with the burden the...
- 12/11/2019
- Den of Geek
Chris Cummins Dec 2, 2019
We've got a rundown of this year's must-have movie gifts!
It bears repeating: the death of physical media has been greatly exaggerated. Obviously streaming is the hotness these days, but with ever-changing rights issues meaning that your favorite show or film may be here today/gone tomorrow on Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, Apple+, and the myraid other services that have somehow banded together to reinvent cable television, there's comfort to be found in owning what you want to watch in a tangible way. The major studios are still supporting the Blu-ray and DVD formats which is great in terms of gift giving. These are still the perfect stocking stuffers, but don't sleep on other great movie merch for gift ideas -- from books to home theater accessories and beyond. Here's what movie-related ideas will make you a gift-giving superstar this year!
Star Wars: The Art of the Rise...
We've got a rundown of this year's must-have movie gifts!
It bears repeating: the death of physical media has been greatly exaggerated. Obviously streaming is the hotness these days, but with ever-changing rights issues meaning that your favorite show or film may be here today/gone tomorrow on Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, Apple+, and the myraid other services that have somehow banded together to reinvent cable television, there's comfort to be found in owning what you want to watch in a tangible way. The major studios are still supporting the Blu-ray and DVD formats which is great in terms of gift giving. These are still the perfect stocking stuffers, but don't sleep on other great movie merch for gift ideas -- from books to home theater accessories and beyond. Here's what movie-related ideas will make you a gift-giving superstar this year!
Star Wars: The Art of the Rise...
- 11/15/2019
- Den of Geek
While Star Wars fans continue to gush over the final trailer for The Rise of Skywalker that was released last night, I’ve got a cool little detail to share with you from that trailer!
There’s a cool shot of Emperor Palpatine’s throne and throne room in the trailer. Well, it looks like J.J. Abrams and the creative team took a dive into some old concept art created for George Lucas’s original Star Wars movies. The design for that throne room comes directly from a piece of 1981 concept art created by original Star Wars artist Ralph McQuarrie.
Check out a screenshot from the trailer along with the concept art that inspired it:
This detail was pointed out by Lucasfilm creative art manager Phil Szostak on Twitter:
1981 Emperor’s throne room thumbnail sketches by Ralph McQuarrie for #ReturnoftheJedi. #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/I6insw60vJ
— Phil...
There’s a cool shot of Emperor Palpatine’s throne and throne room in the trailer. Well, it looks like J.J. Abrams and the creative team took a dive into some old concept art created for George Lucas’s original Star Wars movies. The design for that throne room comes directly from a piece of 1981 concept art created by original Star Wars artist Ralph McQuarrie.
Check out a screenshot from the trailer along with the concept art that inspired it:
This detail was pointed out by Lucasfilm creative art manager Phil Szostak on Twitter:
1981 Emperor’s throne room thumbnail sketches by Ralph McQuarrie for #ReturnoftheJedi. #StarWars #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/I6insw60vJ
— Phil...
- 10/22/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Return Of The Jedi Almost Featured a Scene Where Obi-Wan and Yoda Fight the Emperor as Force Ghosts!
Well, it looks like George Lucas almost took Star Wars: Return of the Jedi to another level of awesomeness that fans might would have liked to see! It’s been over 35 years since the film was released, but we are still learning new things about it and what could have been.
Phil Szostak, a creative art manager for Lucasfilm, recently shared some pages from a rough draft of Return of the Jedi from 1981, which is two years before its release. Those pages reveal that Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda return as Force Ghosts to help Luke Skywalker fight the Emperor! Szostak writes:
“In George Lucas’ February 1981 rough draft of #ReturnoftheJedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi & Yoda return from 'the netherworld' to aid Luke Skywalker in his battle with the Emperor. The Jedi, including Luke’s father Anakin, are later seen resurrected at the Ewak [sic] celebration. #StarWars.”
In George Lucas’ February 1981 rough draft of #ReturnoftheJedi,...
Phil Szostak, a creative art manager for Lucasfilm, recently shared some pages from a rough draft of Return of the Jedi from 1981, which is two years before its release. Those pages reveal that Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda return as Force Ghosts to help Luke Skywalker fight the Emperor! Szostak writes:
“In George Lucas’ February 1981 rough draft of #ReturnoftheJedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi & Yoda return from 'the netherworld' to aid Luke Skywalker in his battle with the Emperor. The Jedi, including Luke’s father Anakin, are later seen resurrected at the Ewak [sic] celebration. #StarWars.”
In George Lucas’ February 1981 rough draft of #ReturnoftheJedi,...
- 9/6/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Lucasfilm creative art manager Phil Szostak has been addressing old Star Wars myths on Twitter all month, and when it comes to the origins of a certain little droid companion’s name, it turns out that the hearsay had it more or less right.
Szostak’s recent posts concern the rumor that George Lucas took the name “R2-D2” from a term he heard while working on the sound mixing tracks of a previous film. For his first tweet, Szostak cites the 2007 book The Making of Star Wars as his source:
“In The Making of #StarWars, Lucas recalled that, when mixing Thx 1138, someone yelled out ‘R2D2’ for ‘Reel Two, Dialogue Two’ and he jotted the name down.”
In his second tweet, Szostak references the more recent discovery that the film in question wasn’t Lucas’ 1971 feature debut Thx 1138, but was actually the director’s sophomore work:
“The...
Szostak’s recent posts concern the rumor that George Lucas took the name “R2-D2” from a term he heard while working on the sound mixing tracks of a previous film. For his first tweet, Szostak cites the 2007 book The Making of Star Wars as his source:
“In The Making of #StarWars, Lucas recalled that, when mixing Thx 1138, someone yelled out ‘R2D2’ for ‘Reel Two, Dialogue Two’ and he jotted the name down.”
In his second tweet, Szostak references the more recent discovery that the film in question wasn’t Lucas’ 1971 feature debut Thx 1138, but was actually the director’s sophomore work:
“The...
- 8/18/2019
- by David Pountain
- We Got This Covered
Star Wars is arguably as popular now as it has ever been, with the mythology of the long-running franchise passed down through generations after over forty years of movies, spinoffs, television shows, holiday specials, video games, and countless billions in merchandise. It’s an impressive feat for Star Wars to remain so culturally relevant despite having existed since 1977, and with numerous movie trilogies and Disney Plus shows in development, the brand isn’t going anywhere for a long time.
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As is the case with any long-running beloved franchise, Star Wars is also surrounded by a fair share of urban legends. Recently, Phil Szostak has been taking to Twitter to confirm or debunk many of the myths about George Lucas’ original trilogy. As the Senior Content and Asset Specialist at Lucasfilm and the...
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As is the case with any long-running beloved franchise, Star Wars is also surrounded by a fair share of urban legends. Recently, Phil Szostak has been taking to Twitter to confirm or debunk many of the myths about George Lucas’ original trilogy. As the Senior Content and Asset Specialist at Lucasfilm and the...
- 8/16/2019
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
It’s pretty clear by now that Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi were the products of two different visions, with Rian Johnson’s sequel taking the saga on a divisive path after J.J. Abrams’ trilogy-starter played things relatively safe. Nonetheless, the internet has a habit of going a little overboard in its narratives, and while Johnson gets a lot of flak for his surprising depiction of later-years Luke, a new Twitter thread makes the case that the filmmaker’s plan for the character wasn’t that drastic a diversion from what Abrams had in mind.
Lucasfilm creative art manager Phil Szostak opened his thread with some old concept art, dated 2013, which shows off a bearded Luke Skywalker that’s not too far removed from Mark Hamill’s appearance from The Force Awakens. Accompanying this photo is a quote from design supervisor Christian Alzmann:...
Lucasfilm creative art manager Phil Szostak opened his thread with some old concept art, dated 2013, which shows off a bearded Luke Skywalker that’s not too far removed from Mark Hamill’s appearance from The Force Awakens. Accompanying this photo is a quote from design supervisor Christian Alzmann:...
- 11/23/2018
- by David Pountain
- We Got This Covered
Somehow, it is now late summer 2018. While the release of films like Solo: A Star Wars Story and Avengers: Infinity War seems long ago, they are represented in this latest rundown of books connected to the world cinema. But there is plenty else, including a classic from Paul Schrader, a juicy look at the Sumner Redstone empire, and a must-buy for fans of Clint Eastwood. Note that this summer also saw the release of David Lynch’s Room to Dream, a memoir co-written with journalist/critic Kristine McKenna. Nick Newman covered the insightful and surprisingly comprehensive book in June, and explains why Dream’s “enlightened restlessness” is so appropriate.
Transcendental Style in Film by Paul Schrader (University of California Press)
With First Reformed still making critical waves and Taylor Swift concert pics going viral, we are in the midst of a Paul Schrader renaissance. (A Schrenaissance!) It is an ideal time,...
Transcendental Style in Film by Paul Schrader (University of California Press)
With First Reformed still making critical waves and Taylor Swift concert pics going viral, we are in the midst of a Paul Schrader renaissance. (A Schrenaissance!) It is an ideal time,...
- 8/14/2018
- by Christopher Schobert
- The Film Stage
Sneak Peek more footage, including a 'Renault' car commercial, plus Lucasfilm licensed comic books, novels and action figures supporting "Solo: A Star Wars Story", focusing on the early years of 'roguish space smuggler Han Solo', opening May 25, 2018:
In "Last Shot" by author Daniel Jose Older, three different eras are covered throughout the life of 'Han Solo' and 'Lando Calrissian'.
"Part of it takes place before the events of 'Solo'", said Lucasfilm Publishing creative director Michael Siglain, including the debut of 'Sana Starros', the wife of Han.
In "Most Wanted" by Rae Carson, the focus is on the character "Qi'ra' (Emilia Clarke) and her relationship with Han.
"This is about the younger, Han Solo," said Siglain.
"We'll see what it was like for these two kids from 'Corellia' to survive the seedy streets of this industrial world.
"They're definitely products of their environment, and this story shows that.
In "Last Shot" by author Daniel Jose Older, three different eras are covered throughout the life of 'Han Solo' and 'Lando Calrissian'.
"Part of it takes place before the events of 'Solo'", said Lucasfilm Publishing creative director Michael Siglain, including the debut of 'Sana Starros', the wife of Han.
In "Most Wanted" by Rae Carson, the focus is on the character "Qi'ra' (Emilia Clarke) and her relationship with Han.
"This is about the younger, Han Solo," said Siglain.
"We'll see what it was like for these two kids from 'Corellia' to survive the seedy streets of this industrial world.
"They're definitely products of their environment, and this story shows that.
- 4/9/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Our latest deep-dive into recent books on cinema is heavy on 2017 follow-ups. But there’s also a unique look at late Godard, a romp through holiday horror, and a visually inventive stroll through 101 memorable movies. Let’s march on, starting with every cinephile’s buddy, Guillermo del Toro.
Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water: Creating a Fairy Tale for Troubled Times by Gina McIntyre (Insight Editions)
Guillermo del Toro’s fairy tale romance The Shape of Water was heralded by some as one of 2017’s finest (I’m in that camp) or as 2017’s The Artist (boo). Wherever one stands in this debate, its aesthetic beauty is undeniable. In other words, Shape is more than deserving of the Insight Editions treatment. The book is a gorgeous concoction, filled with del Toro’s endearing sketches, effects tests, film stills, and, best of all, accompanying text that is smart and...
Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water: Creating a Fairy Tale for Troubled Times by Gina McIntyre (Insight Editions)
Guillermo del Toro’s fairy tale romance The Shape of Water was heralded by some as one of 2017’s finest (I’m in that camp) or as 2017’s The Artist (boo). Wherever one stands in this debate, its aesthetic beauty is undeniable. In other words, Shape is more than deserving of the Insight Editions treatment. The book is a gorgeous concoction, filled with del Toro’s endearing sketches, effects tests, film stills, and, best of all, accompanying text that is smart and...
- 3/10/2018
- by Christopher Schobert
- The Film Stage
Sneak Peek footage, plus Lucasfilm licensed comic books, novels and action figures supporting "Solo: A Star Wars Story", focusing on the early years of 'roguish space smuggler Han Solo', opening May 25, 2018:
In "Last Shot" by author Daniel Jose Older, three different eras are covered throughout the life of 'Han Solo' and 'Lando Calrissian'.
"Part of it takes place before the events of 'Solo'", said Lucasfilm Publishing creative director Michael Siglain, including the debut of 'Sana Starros', the wife of Han.
In "Most Wanted" by Rae Carson, the focus is on the character "Qi'ra' (Emilia Clarke) and her relationship with Han.
"This is about the younger, Han Solo," said Siglain. "We'll see what it was like for these two kids from 'Corellia' to survive the seedy streets of this industrial world.
"They're definitely products of their environment, and this story shows that."
In "The Art of Solo" by Phil Szostak,...
In "Last Shot" by author Daniel Jose Older, three different eras are covered throughout the life of 'Han Solo' and 'Lando Calrissian'.
"Part of it takes place before the events of 'Solo'", said Lucasfilm Publishing creative director Michael Siglain, including the debut of 'Sana Starros', the wife of Han.
In "Most Wanted" by Rae Carson, the focus is on the character "Qi'ra' (Emilia Clarke) and her relationship with Han.
"This is about the younger, Han Solo," said Siglain. "We'll see what it was like for these two kids from 'Corellia' to survive the seedy streets of this industrial world.
"They're definitely products of their environment, and this story shows that."
In "The Art of Solo" by Phil Szostak,...
- 2/19/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
As you know, every Star Wars movie that is made is followed by a ton of different kinds of books including novels, comics, art books, and more. Thanks to EW, we have a slew of upcoming books that will be released that revolve around Solo: A Star Wars Story. Some of them will dive into the stories of the characters involved with the film and offer lots of new details and information. These books have been created to help enhance the narrative. Below you'll find a few of several books that will be released.
Last Shot - by Daniel José Older
This novel is said to connect three eras in the lives of Han Solo and Lando Calrissian. Lucasfilm Publishing creative director Michael Siglain, talked about it saying:
“Part of it takes place before the events of Solo and focuses on Lando and L3-37. Part of it takes place...
Last Shot - by Daniel José Older
This novel is said to connect three eras in the lives of Han Solo and Lando Calrissian. Lucasfilm Publishing creative director Michael Siglain, talked about it saying:
“Part of it takes place before the events of Solo and focuses on Lando and L3-37. Part of it takes place...
- 2/16/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Entertainment Weekly has capped off a busy week of Walking Dead scoops and Black Panther intel with a suitably huge blowout for Solo: A Star Wars Story.
From art books to companion novels, concept drawings to sticker collections, the gallery below is a treasure trove dedicated to the galaxy’s greatest smuggler, whose allies range from smooth-talking operators (Lando Calrissian) to a childhood friend (Qi’ra) who looks set to become the femme fatale of Ron Howard’s Solo spinoff.
Thankfully, Lucasfilm Publishing creative director Michael Siglain was on hand to offer some context to each companion piece, all the while identifying their ties to Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Up first, The Art of Solo, by Phil Szostak:
This is another of those really beautiful art books that shows various pieces of concept art that went into this film. You see the evolution of Solo through this book,...
From art books to companion novels, concept drawings to sticker collections, the gallery below is a treasure trove dedicated to the galaxy’s greatest smuggler, whose allies range from smooth-talking operators (Lando Calrissian) to a childhood friend (Qi’ra) who looks set to become the femme fatale of Ron Howard’s Solo spinoff.
Thankfully, Lucasfilm Publishing creative director Michael Siglain was on hand to offer some context to each companion piece, all the while identifying their ties to Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Up first, The Art of Solo, by Phil Szostak:
This is another of those really beautiful art books that shows various pieces of concept art that went into this film. You see the evolution of Solo through this book,...
- 2/16/2018
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Looking for a bit of inspiration about how to make a timeless action scene? Watch this stellar shot-by-shot breakdown video of the "Desert Chase" scene from Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark, made by Greek editor / filmmaker Antonios Papantoniou. Papantoniou makes many of these shot-by-shot breakdowns, but this is one of the best videos for a truly iconic action scene. The chase occurs in Raiders roughly halfway through when the Nazis try to take off with the Ark, and Indy (Harrison Ford) goes after them. This is a very intense, detailed breakdown discussing literally every last aspect - the shots, lenses, movements, everything. Dang, after this video, I just want to watch all the Indiana Jones films in a back-to-back marathon. Classics. Thanks to Phil Szostak via Twitter for the tip on this. Video direct from Vimeo. Includes details about: The Type Of Shots, The Camera Angles, The Camera Movements,...
- 1/13/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Supreme Leader Snoke is the Star Wars equivalent of a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, nestled inside some galactic enigma. But who is he, exactly?
A good question for another time, given what transpired in The Last Jedi. But one thing we can tell you with absolute certainty is that Snoke is not a Sith Lord, as that thousand-year lineage between Darth Bane and Vader came to an end when the latter killed off his corrupted mentor, Darth Sidious – otherwise known as the great and powerful Emperor Palpatine.
That’s a piece of intel that was buried within the pages of Pablo Hidalgo’s Visual Dictionary, which released in tandem with Star Wars: The Last Jedi. In it, Hidalgo cites a prophecy that “foretold the end of the Sith,” even if evil continues to persist in the galaxy. As Snoke said in The Last Jedi: “Darkness rises…and light to meet it.
A good question for another time, given what transpired in The Last Jedi. But one thing we can tell you with absolute certainty is that Snoke is not a Sith Lord, as that thousand-year lineage between Darth Bane and Vader came to an end when the latter killed off his corrupted mentor, Darth Sidious – otherwise known as the great and powerful Emperor Palpatine.
That’s a piece of intel that was buried within the pages of Pablo Hidalgo’s Visual Dictionary, which released in tandem with Star Wars: The Last Jedi. In it, Hidalgo cites a prophecy that “foretold the end of the Sith,” even if evil continues to persist in the galaxy. As Snoke said in The Last Jedi: “Darkness rises…and light to meet it.
- 12/21/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
‘Tis the season for festive cheer, eggnog and hour-long debates about Star Wars. Wait, what?
On a more serious note, if you’ve been searching across the galaxy Internet to find a Christmas present for the Star Wars lover in your life, may we recommend The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi? It’s a newly-unveiled tome of concept art and design schematics that helps shed light on all those tireless artists who poured their heart and soul into Star Wars: The Last Jedi, resulting in one of 2017’s highest-grossing movies. And things are just getting started.
To give you a small sample of Phil Szostak’s companion piece, Cbm has now unearthed a truckload of never-before-seen concept art which shows alternate designs for Phasma, Snoke and the mercurial Kylo Ren. There’s one or two nods to The Last Jedi‘s deleted scenes as well, which isn’t...
On a more serious note, if you’ve been searching across the galaxy Internet to find a Christmas present for the Star Wars lover in your life, may we recommend The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi? It’s a newly-unveiled tome of concept art and design schematics that helps shed light on all those tireless artists who poured their heart and soul into Star Wars: The Last Jedi, resulting in one of 2017’s highest-grossing movies. And things are just getting started.
To give you a small sample of Phil Szostak’s companion piece, Cbm has now unearthed a truckload of never-before-seen concept art which shows alternate designs for Phasma, Snoke and the mercurial Kylo Ren. There’s one or two nods to The Last Jedi‘s deleted scenes as well, which isn’t...
- 12/20/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Whoa! Adam Driver's Kylo Ren almost had a shockingly different look in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The dude almost ended up rocking a completely bald head!
The concept art that you see here comes from the book, The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi by Phil Szostak, which features a ton of other concept art that was created for the film. Some of that included some early concept art of Geroge Lucas' vision of the Jedi Temple, which you can check out here.
I imagine that Kylo Ren might have shaved his head during one of his fits of rage. I could see him doing something like this after he smashes his helmet to pieces after he was rebuked by Snoke. One of the main themes in the film was the concept of destroying the past and starting over with a fresh clean slate. Shaving off that...
The concept art that you see here comes from the book, The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi by Phil Szostak, which features a ton of other concept art that was created for the film. Some of that included some early concept art of Geroge Lucas' vision of the Jedi Temple, which you can check out here.
I imagine that Kylo Ren might have shaved his head during one of his fits of rage. I could see him doing something like this after he smashes his helmet to pieces after he was rebuked by Snoke. One of the main themes in the film was the concept of destroying the past and starting over with a fresh clean slate. Shaving off that...
- 12/20/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Well, this a must buy! StarWars.com has today announced plans to release The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens this December. Written by Phil Szostak, it apparently, "takes you from the earliest gathering of artists and production designers at Lucasfilm headquarters in San Francisco to the fever pitch of production at Pinewood Studios to the conclusion of postproduction at Industrial Light & Magic." In order to not reveal any spoilers, the book won't hit stores until December 18th, the same day the movie is released in North America. Featuring interviews with the creative team behind the movie, it promises never before seen, "works of art that include production paintings, concept sketches, storyboards, blueprints, and matte paintings." I want it, and I want it now. For now, enjoy the gorgeous cover art by the amazing Doug Chaing. ...
- 9/11/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
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