Hopefully, one day, we’ll get the extensive story about the drama that unfolded behind the scenes of Solo: A Star Wars Story, which led to directing duo Phil Lord & Chris Miller leaving the project and getting replaced by Ron Howard. But until then, we’ll have to settle for a close look at the making of the movie through more official channels by way of a new book from Industrial Light & Magic. Making Solo: A Star Wars Story is coming to shelves later this month, written by ILM visual effects supervisor and co-producer Rob Bredow. With a huge collection of previously never-before-seen photos from behind the scenes, the book offers plenty of insight into the process of making a Star Wars movie, from pre-production through post-prouction. Check out some of the photos from the Making Solo A Star Wars Story book below. Here’s the official synopsis of the Making Solo A Star Wars Story book: Industrial Light & Magic Presents: Making Solo: A Star Wars Story is an … [Read more...] about New ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Book Goes Behind the Scenes of the Movie with Industrial Light & Magic
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Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge sneak peek: Photos and more about the rides, food, merch
By Brady Macdonald | [email protected] | Southern California News GroupFebruary 28, 2019 at 5:00 am This galaxy is no longer far, far away. The highly anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge promises to let visitors climb into the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon, build their own droid from spare parts and belly up to a spaceport cantina for an alien cocktail when the new themed land opens at Disneyland in June. The massive 14-acre project, at a cost pegged at $1 billion by theme park analysts, marks the largest expansion in Disneyland history and represents Disney’s most ambitious attempt yet to immerse visitors in an all-enveloping movie universe. Disney invited about two dozen journalists from around the world on a three-day media event last week that included stops at Lucasfilm in San Francisco, Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale and Disneyland for a tour of the new themed land still under construction. Reporters spoke with more than 40 executives from … [Read more...] about Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge sneak peek: Photos and more about the rides, food, merch
Like Father, Like Son: ‘Star Wars’ Sound Pro’s Son Lands Oscar Nom for ‘Black Panther’
A familiar name rang out — at least to movie-sound insiders — when the Oscar nominations were unveiled Jan. 22: The nominees for sound editing included Benjamin A. Burtt, nominated along with Steve Boeddeker for his work on Black Panther. But though the surname was familiar, the whole name was also a new one to the Oscar rolls. For this Burtt wasn't the Ben Burtt who created the voice of R2D2 and has earned four Oscars, but his son Benjamin A. Burtt, who, at 34, has just received his first Oscar nomination. The Burtts, pere and fils, both work at Skywalker Sound, but even before they both headed to work that morning, the senior Burtt sent his son a text saying how proud he was, especially since he'd never imagined that he would follow the same career path. "Sorry, I'm choking up thinking about it," the younger Burtt says, recounting the moment, "but honestly, it was the best thing." In retrospect, the Black Panther nominee's career path probably shouldn't have come as … [Read more...] about Like Father, Like Son: ‘Star Wars’ Sound Pro’s Son Lands Oscar Nom for ‘Black Panther’
Star Wars 9 Triple Force Friday Toys & Merch Event Announced for October
Fans of one of the most anticipated films of 2019, Star Wars 9 can begin counting down to October 4 when new products inspired by both the new movie and the first ever live-action TV show The Mandalorian, will begin hitting shelves around the world. On the same day, Disney will also be unveiling new perch from Frozen 2. This marks Disney's first-ever, global simultaneous rollout for two entertainment juggernauts, retailers around the world will create unique celebrations for each of the franchises to honor their individual legacies. Says Ken Potrock, President, Consumer Products Commercialization. TRIPLE FORCE FRIDAY Triple Force Friday will celebrate the launch of a whole range of brand-new products from a trio of original Star Wars entertainment events, including products inspired by: Related: Did Star Wars 9 Really Steal Its Title from an Old Pinball Game? • The highly anticipated, final installment of the Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: Episode IX • The first-ever … [Read more...] about Star Wars 9 Triple Force Friday Toys & Merch Event Announced for October
Star Wars Bits: ‘The Mandalorian’ Rumors Abound, Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber Goes Up For Auction, and ‘Episode 9’ Production Details – /Film
This time on Star Wars Bits: Connections between Galaxy’s Edge planet of Batuu and the greater Galaxy are revealed Some incredible Star Wars toys make a splash at New York Comic-Con A lot of Episode IX production info hits the web Rumors abound that Taika Waititi might voice a droid in The Mandalorian And much more! Star Wars Explained often helps us answer some of the most vital questions about the beloved franchise and this week it’s all about a burning query that fans of Rebels have been asking since the show ended: “What did Hondo Ohnaka get up to after the events of Star Wars Rebels?” Well, according to the experts over at Explained, some new info about the Millenium Falcon ride at the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge parks sheds a little light on our favorite Weequay space pirate! New York Comic Con is always chock-full of awesome reveals, and this year was no different. During the Star Wars Hasbro panel, we got a look at some of the brand new … [Read more...] about Star Wars Bits: ‘The Mandalorian’ Rumors Abound, Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber Goes Up For Auction, and ‘Episode 9’ Production Details – /Film