Movies.com has posted part of an unreleased documentary for the Making of the The Empire Strikes Back. Within the 15 minutes of footage you’ll see interviews, behind-the-scenes filming and the creation of the amazing practical effects and matte paintings by the legend, Ralph McQuarrie and more. Let’s hope complete documentary sees release someday.
EDIT: The video has been locked.
UPDATE: Video is again live for viewing
Gentle Giant is also taking pre-orders for their long awaited AT-AT bookends set.
Bring home the terrifying metal behemoths of The Empire Strikes Back! Cast in high quality polystone and then hand painted, each bookend is numbered and comes complete with a matching limited edition certificate of authenticity. Whether they’re holding up an assortment of media or on display proudly by themselves, these collectible bookends are sure to add enjoyment to any home or office.
Our friends at Galactic Hunter have started a new feature called Galactic Hunter Video Theater where they’ll be taking a look at some old school multi-media files we undoubtedly remember from our childhoods. First up is the book and cassette read-along story Droid World. I can’t wait for Planet of the Hoojibs!
Check out this amazing fan made anime-style WIP. I think it’s safe to say this is the type of series we’d all like to see!
Thanks to flyguy.net for the heads up.
Today is the official release date of the Director’s Cut of Star Wars: The Clone Wars “Darth Maul Returns” on DVD available exclusively at Target. This feature length edit tells the arc of Maul’s reemergence from what was thought a certain death and serves as the lead in to Season 5! Get yours today at your local store or Target.com
Star Wars fans will be looking at a busy fall in 2013 with both AOTC and ROTS receiving the 3D treatment, as both films will released in theaters again, this time just a few weeks apart! Attack of the Clones will be released on September 20th, 2013, and Revenge of the Sith on October 11th, 2013.
For all the fans of Hasbro’s toy line, could squeezing these two films so close together spell disaster? Share your thoughts on how this could impact the hobby after the jump!
Our friends at Jedi Temple Archives have updated today treating collectors to the first look at sample interior pages for the Steve Sansweet Ultimate Action Figure Collection book. Head on over to check it out and if your are attending CVI, be sure to check out the panels as well as stop by the Rancho Obi-Wan Experience booth (#1235) for an exclusive bookplate signed by the author and the contributors!
Our good friends at JediTempleArchives have posted official details surrounding the panel featuring Dan Curto, Paul Harrison and Anne Neumann for Steve Sansweet’s Ultimate Action Figure Collection book. Head on over to JTA to check it out and be sure to clear your schedule for the first look at this highly anticipated publication!
You can pre-order your copy at RanchoObiWan.org and be sure to get your autographed bookplate at the Rancho Obi-Wan Experience Booth (#1235)!
The page just announced that The Clone Wars Season 5 will premiere at Celebration VI!
On Friday, August 24th at 5 pm, the Digital Stage at Celebration VI – the venue optimized for high-definition digital theatrical exhibition with state-of-the-art surround sound – will present an evening of Star Wars: The Clone Warsentertainment beginning with a special presentation of the Season Four finale, the episodes “Brothers” and “Revenge.” These are followed by “Revival,” the long-awaited Season Premiere, on Cartoon Network this fall, that continues the story of the resurrected Darth Maul.
Head to StarWarsCelebration.com for the full details!
Gus Lopez and Duncan Jenkins have revealed a new book showcasing some rare collectible available to the cast and crew of the Star Wars films.
Some of the most obscure and scarce Star Wars collectibles ever produced are the items offered to the crew and cast of the Star Wars films. Duncan Jenkins and Gus Lopez take the reader on a tour of crew memorabilia from all of the Star Wars films and productions, from Star Wars: A New Hope to Revenge of the Sith, along with crew memorabilia from Blue Harvest, the Droids and Ewoks cartoons, the Ewok movies, Star Tours, Lucasfilm, Skywalker Ranch, Industrial Light and Magic, and Clone Wars. These extremely limited T-shirts, jackets, coasters, patches, caps, stationery, greeting cards, and invitations are covered in depth. Each chapter is organized by film/production in a snazzy design by Mattias Rendahl offering extensive photographs and information.
Gus and Duncan’s Guide to Star Wars Cast & Crew Items will be available for shipping soon and we’ll be selling and signing copies at the Completist Publications booth at Star Wars Celebration VI in Orlando, Florida on August 23-26.
As a special treat, a limited supply of the shirt used in the cover of this book will be available at Celebration VI as well!