#SOLO: A Star Wars Story 2018

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

WAIST-DEEP IN THE BIG MUDDY -- IMPERIAL ARMORED DIVISION EDITION.

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on concept art (and end result) of a Mimban Imperial Stormtrooper, a.k.a., "Mud Trooper," of the 224th Imperial Armored Division, from "SOLO: A Star Wars Story" (2018).

Resolution at 1741x2872 & 1366x2048.

Source: https://dapsmagic.com/2018/09 & www.fxguide.com/fxfeatured/solo-a-star-wars-supervisor-rob-bredow.

[pedroam-bang]

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

[hearmeoutworthypoll]

L3-37 from Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

Voiced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Fights for the rights of droids. Partners with Lando Calrissian, in crime AND in love (it works). Sharp wit

The feminine voice coupled with the suggestion of wide hips was enough to spark some fans’ circuits or whatever. They got horny. But it was also good enough for the charismatic Lando, and their chemistry highlighted L3’s appeal

BUT

[nerds-yearbook]

Solo: A Star Wars Story premiered on May 25th, 2018. The screenplay was by Jonathon and Lawrence Kasdan. Lawrence Kasden had previously scripted the Star Wars films Episode V: The Empire Strikes back, Episode VI The Return of the Jedi, and Episode VII The Force Awakens. There was some debate over who was going to be listed officially as director. Ultimately, Ron Howard, who reshot 80% of the original footage, was given credit and the original directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were given executive producer credits. The movie took place between Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story/Episode IV: A New Hope. The movie told how Han Solo (originally played by Harrison Ford, but in this version played by Alden Ehrenreich) left Corellia, joined the Emperial Infantry, met Chewbacca (originally played by Peter Mayhew, but in this version by Joonas Suotamo), became a smuggler, met Lando Calrissian (originally played by Billy Dee Williams, but in this version by Donald Glover), made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs, got his hand blaster, got the disguise that Lando would use in Jobba's palace, got the Millinium Falcon, and why the Millinium Falcon had a unique dialogue pattern. The film kept it as a surprise that it also had the first cinematic appearance of Darth Maul (still protrayed by Ray Park and voiced by Sam Witwer) since his supposed death in Episode I: A Phantom Menace. The movie also introduced new characters to the Star Wars cinematic universe such as Tobias Beckett (Woody Harrelson), Qi'ra (Emilia Clarke), Val (Thandiwe Newton), L3-37 (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), Dryden Vos (Paul Bettany), Rio Durant (Jon Favreau), Enfys Nest (Erin Kellyman), Lady Proxima (Linda Hunt), Rebolt (Ian Kenny), Korso (John Tui), Weazel (Warwick Davis), Margo (Charlotte Louise), Chanteuse (Sema-Tawi Smart), Ralakili (Clint Howard), Quay Tolsite (Dee Tails), Sagwa (Attila Vajda), Tak (Anthony Daniels), Karjj (Kiran Shah), Eager Scrumrat (Fraser Kelly), Lexi (Lily Newmark), Ottilie (Samantha Colley), and Argus Panox (Derek Arnold). The reaction to the film did not meet expectations and delayed and changed the plans for further theatrical Star Wars Story films. ("Solo: A Star Wars Story", flm, event)

[randofanficrecs]

Today's random fic is from the Star Wars Original Trilogy fandom, 69. Beyond - M/M Bracket #11A by aimmyarrowshigh.

Chapters: 1/1 Words: 100 Fandom: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Original Trilogy, Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Lando Calrissian/Han Solo Characters: Han Solo, Lando Calrissian Additional Tags: Drabble, Canon Compliant, Daydreaming, Wanderlust, Canon Character of Color, March Madness Series: Part 69 of Ultimate OTP March Madness 2022, Part 306 of Star Wars Drabbles Language: English Summary: Beyond. Han Solo is a wanderer at heart. Lando's got a fast ship.

[greensparty]

This Month In History - May

What a month this is for landmark anniversaries! Here’s a few I’m toasting:

May 3, 1988: Vivid released

In May 1988 the debut album from Living Colour was released. I’ve written about LC quite a bit, but this is my favorite of their albums. Here is my piece I wrote in 2013. Happy 35 Vivid!

May 5, 2003: Welcome to the Monkey House released

In May 2003, the 4th album by The Dandy Warhols was released. I was a big fan of their previous albums and I picked this one up in mid-2003. The band is seriously getting their new wave on more so than their previous albums. The label wasn’t happy with the mix of the initial recording, so the one that was released in 2003 was mixed by Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran. In 2009, the band independently released the original mix as The Dandy Warhols Are Sound. Regardless of what the band thinks, I kind of liked the Nick Rhodes version. Maybe it’s slick and glossy, but the infectious hooks stay in your head long after listening. Happy 20th WTTMH!

May 12, 2008: Narrow Stairs released

In May 2008, the 6th album from Death Cab for Cutie was released. The band was in their prime following a string of indie rock albums in the 00s and they were now on a major label and the album debuted at #1. When I saw the band live last year, among the highlights were some of the songs off this album. It’s one of my favorites in their discography. Happy 15th Narrow Stairs!

May 24, 2013: Before Midnight opens

In May 2013, the 3rd film in Richard Linklater’s Before series opened. I named this my #2 Movie of 2013. Here is my piece I wrote in 2018. Happy 10 Before Midnight!

May 25, 1983: Return of the Jedi opens

There are loads of Star Wars anniversaries in the month of May, but the big one this month is Episode 6, released in May 1983. Because I saw this when I was 7 and loved it so much, it remains one of my favorites. Here is my piece I wrote in 2013. Happy 40th ROTJ!

May 25, 2018: Solo: A Star Wars Story opens

Speaking of Star Wars anniversaries, the Han Solo prequel (took place pre-Episode 4) was released in May 2018. At the time, it got a bad rap, but since then there’s been a growing fanbase for it. There were some great set pieces and it filled in the gaps like how Han and Chewbacca met! I included it in my Best Movies of 2018. Happy 5 Solo!

[a-little-revolution]

It seems like you're a big fan of Warwick Davis, I was wondering if there are any other little people actors you really like, especially women and trans/nb actors?

Hello! Yes I do enjoy Warwick Davis! Willow (1988) remains one of my favourite LP films, and I've really enjoyed his career of fantastical characters.

Like a lot of industries, white men make up a lot of the most famous Little actors (Warwick Davis, Peter Dinklage, Danny Woodburn, Martin Klebba, Verne Troyer), so I'm happy to mention some of my favourites outside that group!

Linda Hunt is a favourite of mine - she's a Hollywood veteran best known for her role in The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) where she was the first actor to win an academy award for playing someone of the opposite sex!! She's been on Broadway, done tv, film, and voice acting! You may know her as Lady Proxima in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018).

If you think you don't know Deep Roy, chances are you do! He's been a scale actor in countless award winning films including Star Wars (1980), Star Trek (2009-2016), The Never Ending Story (1984), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and so many more! We owe so many beloved characters to scale actors and people hardly know it - Deep Roy has been responsible for dozens of them, I adore him.

Despite Patty Maloney's vast career in acting, I know her as Lois Addams from The Addams Family (1991)! Before my time she was in a variety of tv shows and films including Star Trek Voyager (1996), Little House on the Prairie (1982), and The Lord of the Rings (1978).

Cara Mailey is a young actress, author, presenter and activist! She's known for her role in Derry Girls (2018) and Read all About It! (2021), as well as her ebook "I Got This" - which speaks on her experience living with Achondroplasia. I wanted to be sure to give her an honourable mention because at only fifteen she's already become an activist for the LP community! I'm excited to see how her career evolves!

Thank you for the ask! Be sure to check these folks out!

[elena-gilbert]

EMILIA CLARKE as QI'RA SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (2018) dir. Ron Howard

[bo-katan]

FILM & TV YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW | DAY 1: FAVORITE

↳ Star Wars Prequels

Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999); Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002); Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020); Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005); Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022); Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018); Star Wars Rebels (2014-2018); Andor: A Star Wars Story (2022-Present); Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

[thewadapan]

Sat down to watch the Be More Chill musical on my computer through legal means and got sucker-punched by the fact that the show was basically butchered when it was revived for the 2018 Off-Broadway production, I can only assume as a direct result of the casting of Will Roland in the lead role as Jeremy.

Roland apparently auditioned for Jeremy in Be More Chill in 2015, and was snubbed in favour of Will Connolly, who you hear on the first Original Cast Recording. In the meantime, he went on to perform in Dear Evan Hansen, which turned out to be phenomenally successful, and he won a couple of awards, which I assume is why when he came back to Be More Chill in 2018, the new song "Loser Geek Whatever" was added, becoming the new end-of-Act-1 number. This song, which is basically just an extended solo for Roland where Jeremy sings about resenting his social status and wanting to be cool (an emotional state which has been painfully well-established by this point), is like nails-on-a-chalkboard to me. It's like a caricature of what you'd imagine Be More Chill to be like if you haven't seen it.

If it was just one song, I guess I could grit my teeth and just skip it, but sadly Roland's performance and vocals are about as consistently offputting. It's difficult coming into a role which has already been originated by another actor, and putting your own spin on it, but I just think he fucked it. I can only describe his delivery as aggressive, angry and entitled instead of self-effacing and sardonic. He's so incredibly punchable. It's unbearable. I think it completely changes the tenor of the story. I'm not the only one; a quick google search yields tons of results for people making a similar point.

Anyway, I realised I'd never actually seen footage of the original 2015 Two River Theater production, just audio, so I went to look for it. Will Connolly's performance, by contrast, is far more naturalistic and precise; a lot of his mannerisms are subtle and awkward, his expressions are guileless, his delivery is earnest. Jeremy is still a little shitstain, but more in an "argh, what are you DOING!" way than a "fuck you fuck you fuck you" way. The only known video of the Two River production to exist covers just the first half-hour; maybe a third of the show. There's complete audio for the rest. Plus, of course, the studio recordings of the songs. And when it comes to musical theatre, it's like, yeah, same as it ever was—but for me this is my own personal Star Wars Special Editions controversy, where the only extant version of the story is one where it's like a madman has combed back over it to fuck up as many things as possible.

An animator called Claudia Cacace on YouTube produced several animatics for the show, splicing the studio recordings into the Two River audio, with lofty ambitions of eventually adapting the whole thing. I think a lot of her directorial choices are brilliant, but again, she only really touched Act 1—and last year she released an unfinished animatic, announcing that she was done with the project because people were being insane about it online. Again, same as it ever was. I can see some other YouTube users have valiantly attempted to compile playlists of animatics from various animators to cover the whole show, but what's the point, if the overall look and quality of the thing is wildly varying every five minutes?

Maybe I should go read the original novel. I hear it's good.

[iheartemiliaclarke]

Emilia Clarke at Sirius Solo: A Star Wars Story event, May 2018

[pedroam-bang]

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

[danesdehaan]

@swsource one year celebration: day one — tropes ↳ han solo + solo: a star wars story (2018)

[swanasource]

Lebanese actress Manal Issa holds a sign that reads "Stop the Attack on Gaza" at the premiere of "Solo: A Star Wars Story" at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018

[starwarsfandomh8speopleofcolor]

I've been racking my brain, so figured I'd ask you: is there a Black woman in a live action Star Wars movie or TV show, shown in a romantic relationship with *anyone*? Anyone? since 1977?

Thandiwe Newton played Val in 2018 solo star wars story. HOWEVER!!! SHE WAS KILLED IN THE SAME GOTDAMN MOVIE.

So like there's one but she dies.

Oh also lizzo in an episode of mandalorian where her character is married to Jack blacks character.

But the backlash was bad for lizzos cameo.

mod ali

mod ali

[beststarwars]

Round 1:

Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) vs Star Wars: Rebels (2014-2018)

Revenge Of The Sith (2005) vs Attack Of The Clones (2002)

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 - 2020) vs The Rise Of Skywalker (2019)

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) vs Tales Of The Jedi (2022)

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) vs The Mandalorian (2019 - Present)

The Empire Strikes Back (1980) vs The Phantom Menace (1999)

A New Hope (1977) vs The Last Jedi (2017)

Star Wars: Resistance (2018 - 2020) vs The Force Awakens (2015)

Return Of The Jedi (1983) vs Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021 - Present)

Andor (2022 - Present) vs The Book of Boba Fett (2021)