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 […]
Happy Halloween from Sam Witwer
Sam Witwer has a Halloween greeting for you! From Twitter: Trick or Treaters. I stand ready to confront you. #HappyHalloween2019
George Lucas’s Expectations for the Star Wars Sequels under Disney
October 30, 2012. Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm is announced. George Lucas: “The future Star Wars films, Kathy and I have been working on future Star Wars films. The main reason I brought Kathy on, rather than quit, I wanted to move it forward but I needed somebody I trusted who could take that franchise and […]
I’m on Rebel Force Radio!
Want to learn more about The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook? On Wednesday, September 3, 2019, Jimmy Mac and Jason Swank interviewed me on Rebel Force Radio, the premiere podcast for all things Star Wars. They perform a valuable service to Star Wars fandom, preserving views and interviews covering the world’s greatest science fantasy franchise. For […]
ZINEFEST at the Animation Guild!
Hi, folks! The Animation Guild is having a “Zinefest” tomorrow, June 28, at 6:00 at 1105 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505. I’ll be selling copies of my books, THE STAR WARS HISTORICAL SOURCEBOOK, Volume One: 1971-1976, the anti-quiz quizbook on Star Wars, MAY THE FACTS BE WITH YOU. Also, copies of the APATOONS Sampler […]
The Star Wars Panel, Comic Con Revolution Ontario 2019
May 18, 2019. For this year’s Comic Con Revolution in Ontario, CA, Drew Seldin invited me to participate in a panel, “Creating the Star Wars Universe” in Ballroom C at 2:00 pm to Ontario’s Convention Center. The other panelists included Sam Witwer, musician and actor in live action (Once Upon a Time, Supergirl) and in […]
Seán Schemmel on Star Wars, old and new
At his own panel at SacAnime 2019, January 4, Dragon Ball voice actor Seán Schemmel told the fans about his favorite movies. One was Star Wars. “I’m an original Star Wars fan. Like, here’s the cool thing. I’m much older than everybody in here. So, the cool thing is, is just like you guys have […]
A New Star Wars Score from John Williams
John Williams has composed a score for the new Star Wars attraction, Galaxy’s Edge, at Disney Theme Parks. Can you believe it? Here it is: Uploaded by Disney Parks, November 17, 2018.
Arena Salutes Star Wars
In the United Kingdom on January 11, 1978, BBC2 TV series Arena broadcasts the episode “Cinema: The Force is with Us?” from 10:10 p.m. to 10:40 p.m., produced and presented by Gavin Millar. Interviewed are Gary Kurtz, Mark Hamill, and John Barry in London. Enjoy:
