Star Wars‘ is truly trailblazing in visual sense, but John Williams’ music for Episode IV: A New Hope marked the beginning of something fresh. The legendary composer has created music for the adventures of dinosaur-filled islands (Jurassic Park), the intense realities of war (Saving Private Ryan), and the magical realms of wizards (Harry Potter) but nothing compares to his music for epic space battles (Star Wars).
Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Peter Mayhew, and Derek Lyons in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
Williams was requested to compose music for a film that would forever alter the landscape of filmmaking. The skilled composer matched director George Lucas’ vision with an opening theme that perfectly set the tone, grabbing viewers’ attention right from the start. But he would have almost made the same mistake as many Star Wars fans in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.
1 Fatal Mistake...
Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Peter Mayhew, and Derek Lyons in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
Williams was requested to compose music for a film that would forever alter the landscape of filmmaking. The skilled composer matched director George Lucas’ vision with an opening theme that perfectly set the tone, grabbing viewers’ attention right from the start. But he would have almost made the same mistake as many Star Wars fans in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.
1 Fatal Mistake...
- 3/7/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
The Jan. 6 committee began its seventh public hearing on Tuesday by laying out the extent to which former President Trump had been informed by those around him that there was no evidence the election was stolen. Trump was undeterred. The tension between the former president and the fellow election conspiracy theorists he surrounded himself and the administration figures who acknowledged Biden’s win boiled over during a heated Dec. 18 meeting at the White House.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) described the meeting as “heated and profane,” noting that it included “challenges to a physical fight.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) described the meeting as “heated and profane,” noting that it included “challenges to a physical fight.
- 7/12/2022
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
By Bill Duelly
We’ve seen them at sci-fi or collectibles conventions shows; some more so in England than the Us. They man tables with stacks of photos, offering autographs or pictures for a fee. In many cases their faces aren’t familiar, as their characters wore heavy makeup or masks in their appearance in the original “Star Wars” film. Still, even as you approach them face-to-face some of these people still don’t ring a bell. Maybe it’s because their scenes were deleted or they were an extra amongst many. Others, you discover are a familiar masked character and you are happy to chat for a few moments with them, as that movie, and its two sequels (I am only referring to the original trilogy starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher), had such a lasting impact on your childhood.
“Elstree 1976” is a recent documentary that follows ten such actors who,...
We’ve seen them at sci-fi or collectibles conventions shows; some more so in England than the Us. They man tables with stacks of photos, offering autographs or pictures for a fee. In many cases their faces aren’t familiar, as their characters wore heavy makeup or masks in their appearance in the original “Star Wars” film. Still, even as you approach them face-to-face some of these people still don’t ring a bell. Maybe it’s because their scenes were deleted or they were an extra amongst many. Others, you discover are a familiar masked character and you are happy to chat for a few moments with them, as that movie, and its two sequels (I am only referring to the original trilogy starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher), had such a lasting impact on your childhood.
“Elstree 1976” is a recent documentary that follows ten such actors who,...
- 12/28/2016
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Everybody knows Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher. When Disney bought Lucasfilm from George Lucas and announced they’d be producing a new Star Wars trilogy and spin-off features, everyone knew those three would be back in the fold. Even guys like Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels, and Kenny Baker were known commodities to consult if not star underneath the costumes they made famous. But what of the other actors — the nameless, sometimes faceless, and almost always uncredited performers who were a part of something so universally revered? Does their being extras mean they weren’t as important to the legend? Fans lining up for autographs don’t think so. Anyone on set and immortalized in one of history’s greatest cinematic franchises is an unequivocal hero.
To people like me who love the series but never rendered it into a cornerstone of daily life, however, these smaller, hidden roles prove an intriguing curio.
To people like me who love the series but never rendered it into a cornerstone of daily life, however, these smaller, hidden roles prove an intriguing curio.
- 5/17/2016
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
"There are no small parts, only small actors," famed acting coach Konstantin Stanislavsky once remarked, and it's the kind of statement that can only bring comfort to the many, many aspiring actors who never get their chance to shine in a lead role. However, in the new documentary “Elstree 1976” the players who helped bring George Lucas' "Star Wars" to life — and I'm not talking about Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, or Harrison Ford — do get their moment to share what it was like to make movie history. Read More: Full Length 'Star Wars' Documentary 'Secrets Of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey' To Premier At SXSW Directed by Jon Spira, and featuring David Prowse (the man wearing Darth Vader’s suit), Paul Blake (Greedo), Angus MacInnes (who played an X-Wing pilot), Derek Lyons (supporting artist), and more, the documentary takes an affectionate look at the people who stumbled into movie history,...
- 3/24/2016
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
For all the talk of the billions of dollars "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will rake in, the plans of the sequels and spinoffs and more, it can be easy to forget that the franchise has very humble beginnings. In fact, 20th Century Fox had so little faith in the original "Star Wars," they gave George Lucas the merchandising rights (easily one of the worst cinematic business decisions in history). However, Jon Spira’s new documentary “Elstree 1976” takes audiences on a thirty-nine year trip to tell the story of how Lucas started an empire, by hearing it from some of the smaller players who made it happen. Read More: Luke Skywalker Is Found In Latest Trailer For 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Featuring David Prowse (the man in Darth Vader’s suit), Paul Blake (Greedo), Angus MacInnes (who played an X-Wing pilot), Derek Lyons (supporting artist), and many more,...
- 10/30/2015
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Efm: UK sales outfit The Works International has boarded world rights to documentary Elstree 1976, about the effect Star Wars had on the lives of those involved in even the smallest roles in the film.
Directed by Jon Spira, whose previous documentary Anyone Can Play Guitar was named one of the top 10 music films of 2011 by the NME, and produced by Hank Starrs (Dust), the film features Star Wars actors and extras from Dave Prowse (Darth Vader) and Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) to Derek Lyons (Massassi Temple Guard) and Pam Rose (Leesub Sirlin).
The film will explore ten actors’ lives and explore the eccentric community they have formed.
The Works will be screening a promo of the film, currently in post-production, during the Efm in Berlin.
The Kickstarter-funded project is due to be released ahead of J.J Abrams’ Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens.
Director Jon Spira said: “I’ve always been interested in those...
Directed by Jon Spira, whose previous documentary Anyone Can Play Guitar was named one of the top 10 music films of 2011 by the NME, and produced by Hank Starrs (Dust), the film features Star Wars actors and extras from Dave Prowse (Darth Vader) and Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) to Derek Lyons (Massassi Temple Guard) and Pam Rose (Leesub Sirlin).
The film will explore ten actors’ lives and explore the eccentric community they have formed.
The Works will be screening a promo of the film, currently in post-production, during the Efm in Berlin.
The Kickstarter-funded project is due to be released ahead of J.J Abrams’ Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens.
Director Jon Spira said: “I’ve always been interested in those...
- 1/30/2015
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Do you consider yourself a true Star Wars fanatic? Think you know every bit of trivia, not just from the films but from the expanded world of novels and spin-off series? Maybe. But do you know Derek Lyons? He played Medal Bearer and Massassi Guard in Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope. And he's at the center of Elstree 1976, an in-the-works documentary about the bit players whose faces were hidden by masks, but whose presence helped make Star Wars the modern movie marvel it is today. Documentarian Jon Spira (Anyone Can Play Guitar) has watched almost any Star Wars doc you could name. But he noticed they fell into two camps, either talking about the production itself or about the fan culture that has grown from it. He wanted to do something different, looking to how Star Wars impacted the lives of some of its smaller players. He...
- 5/12/2014
- cinemablend.com
This weekend (November 23rd & 24th) sees the McM Comic Con and Memorabilia show take place at the NEC in Birmingham. We’ll be there on the Saturday, checking out what’s happening at one of the UK’s biggest conventions. If you haven’t grabbed a ticket yet, what are you waiting for? Ok, ok, so some of you may still be undecided, so let me tempt you with a rundown of just some highlights of the guests attending the event this weekend…
Red Dwarf Reunion – Chris Barrie (Arnold Rimmer); Hattie Hayridge (Holly); Danny John-Jules (The Cat) and Robert Llewellyn (Kryten) from much-loved British sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf. Quadrophenia Reunion – Stars Phil Daniels (Jimmy); Toyah Willcox (Monkey) and Daniel Peacock (Danny) celebrate the ultimate mod movie, based on The Who’s 1973 rock opera.
Richard Donat and Kate Kelton from popular sci-fi series Haven. Donat plays Vince Teagues, leader of The...
Red Dwarf Reunion – Chris Barrie (Arnold Rimmer); Hattie Hayridge (Holly); Danny John-Jules (The Cat) and Robert Llewellyn (Kryten) from much-loved British sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf. Quadrophenia Reunion – Stars Phil Daniels (Jimmy); Toyah Willcox (Monkey) and Daniel Peacock (Danny) celebrate the ultimate mod movie, based on The Who’s 1973 rock opera.
Richard Donat and Kate Kelton from popular sci-fi series Haven. Donat plays Vince Teagues, leader of The...
- 11/19/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Return Of The Star Wars Fan Fun Day
When: May 3rd 2010, 10.30am – 4.00pm
Where: Burnley Football Club, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, Lancs BB10 4Bx
Organisers have announced the return of the Star Wars Fan Fun Day, a one day convention that takes place in the heart of the North West. And this year looks set to be bigger than the last, with David Prowse, aka Darth Vader himself, in attendance! Along with Vader, the convention promises the largest gatherin of Star Wars cast members ever inthe North West. The event is a not for profit Star Wars fan event that attracts both fans and families, with last years event hosting over 1100 attendees. Guests at this years event include:
• Dave Prowse (Darth Vader)
• Jeremy Bullock (Boba Fett / Jeremoch Colton)
• Paul Blake (Greedo)
• Alan Fling (Imperial officer / Stormtrooper)
• Derek Lyons (Massassi Temple Guard / Rebel Medal Bearer)
• Tim Dry ( J’Quille / Mon Calimari...
When: May 3rd 2010, 10.30am – 4.00pm
Where: Burnley Football Club, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, Lancs BB10 4Bx
Organisers have announced the return of the Star Wars Fan Fun Day, a one day convention that takes place in the heart of the North West. And this year looks set to be bigger than the last, with David Prowse, aka Darth Vader himself, in attendance! Along with Vader, the convention promises the largest gatherin of Star Wars cast members ever inthe North West. The event is a not for profit Star Wars fan event that attracts both fans and families, with last years event hosting over 1100 attendees. Guests at this years event include:
• Dave Prowse (Darth Vader)
• Jeremy Bullock (Boba Fett / Jeremoch Colton)
• Paul Blake (Greedo)
• Alan Fling (Imperial officer / Stormtrooper)
• Derek Lyons (Massassi Temple Guard / Rebel Medal Bearer)
• Tim Dry ( J’Quille / Mon Calimari...
- 4/10/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
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