Tag: A New Hope
Creating the Original Star Wars Crawl
The opening crawl was one of the many elements that mesmerized audiences on seeing Star Wars in 1977, but its creation was was anything but easy.
LEGO Star Wars Design Director Discusses New Mos Eisley Cantina
LEGO Star Wars Design Director Jens Kronvold Frederiksen discusses the just announced Master Builder Series Mos Eisley Cantina (#75290) with StarWars.com, ahead of its availability to VIPs on September 16th and to all from October 1st.
LEGO Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina (#75290) Press Release and Images
The LEGO Group today share the press release and images of the upcoming Master Builder Series LEGO Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina (#75290). The 3,187 piece set will be available to VIPs from September 16th and to all from October 1st.
LEGO Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina Master Builder Series (#75290) Revealed
The first image of the second Master Builder Series LEGO Star Wars set have been revealed as the Mos Eisley Cantina (#75290). The image was published by LEGO on their official South Korean Facebook account, although the image has since been removed.
Famous Actors Who Did Not Make the Star Wars Cast
There are several big names who auditioned for Star Wars, but for many reasons they never got cast or took the role.
Double Disc Vinyl Edition Of Star Wars: A New Hope Set For October Release in UK
There is another release of the amazing Star Wars: A New Hope soundtrack by John Williams on double LP 180g vinyl in a gatefold sleeve on October 2nd (just in time for the holiday season!).
Remembering Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back Producer Gary Kurtz On His Birthday
Today would have been the 80th birthday of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back producer Gary Kurtz, and we remember him fondly.
Mark Hamill Revealed His Actual Phone Number in Star Wars: A New Hope
Marvel editor Jordan D White has shared some old quotes from Mark Hamill, revealing that he and Harrison Ford used their real-world phone numbers in a scene from A New Hope, and the two actually had a bit of an argument over it.
John Williams Confesses Star Wars Opening Music Was ‘Probably a Little Overwritten’
In a rare interview for the New Yorker, musical maestro John Williams has spoken candidly about his 42-year-long contribution to the Star Wars saga, and questions the opening of the Star Wars fanfare suggesting "it’s probably a little overwritten".
Mark Hamill Explains Why Cut Scene in Star Wars: A New Hope Is So Important
Mark Hamill is not afraid to voice his opinion, and he has recently spoken out about how Luke Skywalker's original introduction scene was cut from Star Wars: A New Hope, leaving out an extra dimension to the character. Fortunately, the scene is available to watch on Disney+.
The Drive-In from Secret Cinema Presents Star Wars: A New Hope at Goodwood, UK
Following on from the news that Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back will be featured in 4K at UK cinemas when they return next month, Secret Cinema have announced their Drive-In festival at Goodwood UK, with five screenings of Star Wars: A New Hope.
Mark Hamill Explains Real Reason for A New Hope Reshoot
Mark Hamill has explained the real reason why one scene in-particular needed to be reshot, and it was because his name had changed from Starkiller to Skywalker and not because he made a mistake.
NASA Celebrates the Anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope
NASA shares their unique way of celebrating the 43rd anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope by flying over the original locations of Ajum on May 4th, acquired by the Operational Land Imager (OLI) on Landsat 8.
Ken Nightingall, the Pink Shorts Boom Guy from Star Wars, Has Died
AMPS, the Association of Motion Picture Sound, has announced the sad passing of legendary film industry boom operator, Ken Nightingall, known to Star Wars fans as the 'Pink Shorts Boom Guy'.
Jay Benedict, Deak in A New Hope, Dies from COVID-19
Sad news as another Star Wars alumnus passes due to COVID-19, Jay Benedict who played Deak in A New Hope died yesterday.
Greedo Actor Paul Blake On ‘Maclunkey’ in A New Hope on Disney+
Everyone is talking about Disney+ and not necessarily about what you'd think! With the launch of the platform came a 4K version of Star Wars: A New Hope and Maclunkey, leaving Paul Blake who played Greedo in the film incredibly confused.
Disney Confirm George Lucas Changed Han Solo and Greedo Scene on Disney+
Disney+ has arrived in the US and with it we get 4K versions of seven of the films in the Skywalker saga. A New Hope features a new edit of the scene with Han Solo and Greedo, and Disney have confirmed that these changes were made by George Lucas.
Mark Hamill Explains Why Luke Had a Grappling Hook in Star Wars
Mark Hamill is a good sport, if you have a burning question concerning Luke then take to Twitter to ask the Jedi Master anything and there's a good chance he will respond.
Star Wars Editor Paul Hirsch on His New Book and Lucas’ Legacy
Paul Hirsch has just released his autobiography A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away, and this gives us a new perspective on the production of one of the most iconic films in history. io9 spoke to Hirsch about the book and his experiences.
Obi-Wan Costume Part of Kimono Exhibition at Victoria & Albert Museum
The Japanese inspired costume worn by Sir Alec Guinness in the original Star Wars will be one of the 315 works on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in 2020.
John Williams Originally Thought Luke & Leia Would Become Lovers
During Tracy Smith's interview with John Williams for CBS Sunday Morning, the legendary conductor revealed that he thought Luke and Leia would become romantically involved.
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 3 Took Inspiration from Star Wars
Bruce Miller, boss on The Handmaid's Tale, has spoken about how the drama's third season was partly inspired by Star Wars.
Watch Mark Hamill’s Star Wars Screen Test with Harrison Ford
Mark Hamill's screen test for Star Wars: A New Hope has been around for many years, and now Mark tells us what George Lucas said that first day he met Harrison Ford.
Meet Ken Nightingall, the Mysterious Pink Shorts Boom Guy from Star Wars
Clayton Sandell from ABC, takes a look at the mysterious pink shorts guy from Star Wars: A New Hope, real name Ken Nightingall.
Docu-Series Explores Big Willie Robinson’s Ties to Darth Vader Role
A new 7-part docu-series tells the true story of "Big Willie" Robinson, a street racer, who claimed that he was asked to play Darth Vader in the original Star Wars film
George Lucas Approved Rare Pre-Special Edition Star Wars Screening
The Academy was given permission by George Lucas to screen a pre Special Edition version of Star Wars: A New Hope in 70mm.
Watch AMPAS Hosted Galactic Innovations: Star Wars & Rogue One
Last night AMPAS hosted a presentation contrasting the analog technologies developed for the first Star Wars film and Rogue One, and you can watch the presentation in full now.
Mark Watters Talks About Directing a Live Orchestra for A New Hope
CNET talk to six-time Emmy Award winner Mark Watters about directing a live orchestra soundtrack A New Hope.
Review – Star Wars: In Concert, Arena Birmingham
We review the Star Wars: In Concert tour of the UK by The Novello Orchestra.
Wizard of Oz Beats Star Wars As Most Influential Film
A study by the University of Turin has shown that the Wizard of Oz is the most influential film of all time, just beating Star Wars.
John Mollo’s Personal Sketchbooks from Star Wars Offered at Bonhams
The auction 'Designing an Empire - The John Mollo Archive' features 62-lots and takes place in London on December 11th at 4pm.
Tom Spina Designs Restore Original Chewbacca/Malla Mask from the Holiday Special
Tom Spina Designs have restored the original Chewbacca/Malla mask used in Star Wars: A New Hope and The Star Wars Holiday Special.
Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back Producer Gary Kurtz Dies, Aged 78
Gary Kurtz has died, aged 78, after a year long battle with cancer.
Animotion Trailer For Star Wars: A New Hope
Star Wars Files have posted an Animotion trailer for Star Wars: A New Hope on their Facebook page.
150 New ‘Star Wars’ Black & White ‘A New Hope’ Photos at ‘Star Wars’ Authentics!
Star Wars Authentics is thrilled to announce over 150 new Black & White official photos from Star Wars: A New Hope have been added to the site!