New Behind-the-Scenes Footage from THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
Today, December 15, 2020, Clayton Sandell of GOOD MORNING AMERICA presents fresh behind-the-scenes footage from THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK: EXCLUSIVE: I’m excited to share rare & never-seen footage, outtakes & bloopers from #StarWars “The Empire Strikes Back”! Amazing moments with Harrison & Carrie, plus @HamillHimself's "Tauntaun Dance". A gift to you from my favorite Lucasfilm […]
From 1985: America This Week previews Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
On YouTube, “Neatocoolville” uploaded a video he/she had recorded from America This Week, syndicated November 21-24, 1985, previewing Ewoks: The Battle for Endor with behind-the-scenes footage and an interview with Niki Botelho, the actress who played Teek.
Mark Hamill’s interviews in the original Star Wars trilogy
What a treat. A fellow who calls himself “That Danish Guy” has uploaded a compilation of Mark Hamill’s interviews covering the original Star Wars trilogy, in chronological order, on YouTube, posted November 15, 2020: https://youtu.be/x1nPMe4F1Uw
Man Up a Pole: A Star Wars Story
From @Tokyosexwhale on Twitter: So many Disney spin-offs. Really looking forward to, Man Up a Pole: A Star Wars Story pic.twitter.com/ecEHZQHvYQ — Tokyo Sexwhale (@tokyosexwhale) December 11, 2020
Carrie Fisher Promotes Star Wars in London
On December 6, 1977, BBC One airs its current affairs programme, Nationwide, featuring an interview with Carrie Fisher by presenter John Stapleton. Star Wars would premiere in London three weeks later, on December 27, at the Dominion cinema and the Leicester Square Theatre.
Artoo-Detoo Fries Himself!
When Star Wars exploded onto cinema screens in 1977, I had the opportunity to see it in both 70mm and 35mm versions in north Texas. In Dallas, the film played at the NorthPark Cinema II, where it opened on Friday, May 27 (though, it wouldn’t be until December 23 that the 70mm version would play […]
Rebel Force Radio — “Ask Bob!”
On November 4, Jimmy Mac and Jason Swank of Rebel Force Radio interviewed me for the latest episode of their podcast, uploaded November 5. They’re introducing a weekly feature, “Ask Bob!” If you have a tough Star Wars question, particularly related to the original trilogy, write to show@rebelforceradio.com with “Ask Bob!” in the subject line. […]
A Visit to the Lucasfilm Archives at Skywalker Ranch
From the Star Wars Complete Saga Blu-ray, a visit to Lucasfilm Archives, to the accompaniment of glorious music by John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Batman vs. Darth Vader!
From Bat in the Sun Productions, posted online March 5, 2015: BATMAN vs DARTH VADER Directed by Aaron Schoenke The series is produced by Aaron Schoenke, Sean Schoenke and Nikolay Zamkovoy. KEVIN PORTER/BATMAN DAMIAN BEURER/DARTH VADER DAVID BAXTER/DARTH VADER UNMASKED JON-CHARLES CORDERY/DARTH VADER’S VOICE JAKE ALLYN/SUPERMAN Original Music and Sound by Sean Schoenke Cinematography by […]
What Happened to Harrison Ford’s Cigarette?
Some behind-the-scenes footage of Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill taking a break in the Death Star set. Note the cigarette between Ford’s fingers. On November 28, 2019, “Star Wars” posted a featurette, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” talking about the legacy of the franchise. Notice the footage at 1:12: What happened to […]
