The 2008 cartoon series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is now a heralded piece of the "Star Wars" legacy, filling in plenty of gaps in the "Star Wars" prequel film trilogy. It also finally told the story of the eponymous conflict — which was first namedropped all the way back in the original 1977 "Star Wars." "The Clone Wars" was a story that had been speculated on for more than 40 years. What if I told you, though, that the story had already been recounted by 2008?
In between the theatrical releases of "Attack of the Clones" (in 2002) and "Revenge of the Sith" (in 2005), Lucasfilm launched "The Clone Wars Multimedia Project." This was a collection of tie-in media telling the story between the films of a galaxy at war.
The essentials of the project include:
"Star Wars: Clone Wars," an animated series directed by Genndy Tartakovsky of "Samurai Jack" fame.
Issues #49-83 of the "Star Wars: Republic" comic series,...
In between the theatrical releases of "Attack of the Clones" (in 2002) and "Revenge of the Sith" (in 2005), Lucasfilm launched "The Clone Wars Multimedia Project." This was a collection of tie-in media telling the story between the films of a galaxy at war.
The essentials of the project include:
"Star Wars: Clone Wars," an animated series directed by Genndy Tartakovsky of "Samurai Jack" fame.
Issues #49-83 of the "Star Wars: Republic" comic series,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
It's fair to say that Padmé Amidala is one of the "Star Wars" saga's most underappreciated characters. She played something of a thankless role throughout the prequel trilogy; while she's probably known best as Anakin Skywalker's romantic foil, she was so much more in the grand scheme.
Much ink has been spilled on Padmé's importance to the Galactic Republic, especially in "Episode II — Attack of the Clones." It's her fierce independence and general aversion to authority that made her such a threat to then-chancellor Palpatine. Most of his dastardly plans include efforts to remove Padmé entirely from the equation, either through the invasion of Naboo in "The Phantom Menace," or through a handful of assassination attempts.
Fortunately, Padmé managed to stick around longer than anyone expected her to. Her presence was a welcome challenge to the tyranny of the fledgling Empire, but also to the prequels' overwhelmingly male ensemble.
Much ink has been spilled on Padmé's importance to the Galactic Republic, especially in "Episode II — Attack of the Clones." It's her fierce independence and general aversion to authority that made her such a threat to then-chancellor Palpatine. Most of his dastardly plans include efforts to remove Padmé entirely from the equation, either through the invasion of Naboo in "The Phantom Menace," or through a handful of assassination attempts.
Fortunately, Padmé managed to stick around longer than anyone expected her to. Her presence was a welcome challenge to the tyranny of the fledgling Empire, but also to the prequels' overwhelmingly male ensemble.
- 1/14/2024
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
Now that we're well past the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the cast and crew are finally free to talk about the productions process and reveal behind-the-scenes secrets. Case in point, costume designer Michael Kaplan has revealed to Clothes on Film that Captain Phasma's design originally started out as concept art for Kylo Ren. However, J.J. Abrams immediately shot down the look, only for Lucafilm's Kathleen Kennedy to spot the illustration and fall in love with it. Her response is what prompted J.J. Abrams to create the character of Captain Phasma and cast Gwendoline Christie. Said Kaplan, "When I was trying to tackle Kylo Ren's character, I thought, what if he were The Lord of the Stormtroopers, in bright shining silver armor? Concept artists (Dermot Power). He produced a stunning illustration which was immediately shot down by Jj; not right for Kylo Ren! The drawing remained on our design room wall.
- 1/24/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
Surely we all know Michael Kaplan by now? Flashdance (1983), Fight Club (1999), Burlesque (2010), Star Trek (2009), and the biggest of the big, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Versatile is not a generous enough word for his talent; he is literally one of the best in the business, as his Cdg (Costume Designers Guild) nomination for Star Wars goes some way to proving.
I spoke to Mr Kaplan just after Christmas about his work for The Force Awakens, but due to unforeseen circumstances (basically Clothes on Film HQ flooding), this interview is only being posted now. Still much to enjoy though, and plenty of costume titbits to sift through.
Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux (minus cap) and Adam Driver as Kylo Ren (with mask).
You’ve said before you are not necessarily a Star Wars fanboy. How did that affect your approach to The Force Awakens?
Don’t get me wrong; I...
I spoke to Mr Kaplan just after Christmas about his work for The Force Awakens, but due to unforeseen circumstances (basically Clothes on Film HQ flooding), this interview is only being posted now. Still much to enjoy though, and plenty of costume titbits to sift through.
Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux (minus cap) and Adam Driver as Kylo Ren (with mask).
You’ve said before you are not necessarily a Star Wars fanboy. How did that affect your approach to The Force Awakens?
Don’t get me wrong; I...
- 1/22/2016
- by Lord Christopher Laverty
- Clothes on Film
Meet the Artist in Wonderland! Artist and conceptual designer Dermot Power is known for incredible work in films like Batman Begins, V for Vendetta, Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire. He certainly has an eye for the unconventional, donating his intricate design artwork to Alice in Wonderland’s Oraculum. (The Oraculum is the calendar of all the days of Underland with each day being represented by its own title and illustration.) Working closely with director Tim Burton, Power’s magnificent concept art was used to enhance many scenes in the film, and his incredibly detailed Oraculum illustrations are now immortalized as part of the Blu-ray “living menus."...
- 5/29/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
I have several things coming up to get you excited for the June 1st release of Alice in Wonderland. Stay tuned for a great book, the Blu-Ray release itself, and more, but for now I have a virtual roundtable with Dermot Power. Artist and concept designer for the film, Dermot shared a lot of his work, and let us in on how many of the ideas came together. Also in on this event were David Jessen, VP of DVD productions with Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, and also Jim Davy, producer of the Alice and Wonderland Blu-ray DVD, and they added some interesting information as well. Particularly, the way the Dermot's Oraculum art from the film has been turned into the Blu-Ray menu system. It was really a fascinating event, and I hope you can share in the experience to some degree.
Alice In Wonderland Virtual Roundtable With Artist And...
Alice In Wonderland Virtual Roundtable With Artist And...
- 5/27/2010
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
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