The "Star Wars" saga hasn’t had the best of luck with the one-off specials -– obviously 1978's ludicrous "Star Wars Holiday Special" comes to mind. (I dare you to watch it all of the way through.) After that disaster, it’s fascinating that Lucasfilm ever tried to make something similar. Well, they did, only you’ve probably never heard of "Return of the Ewok."
In 1982, during the production of "Return of the Jedi," a short film was produced chronicling the (fictional) adventures of a then 12-year-old Warwick Davis who desperately wanted to be in the next "Star Wars" movie. (At one point Davis even auditions for the role of Boba Fett while “Take the Long Way Home” by Supertramp plays in the background.) Eventually, Davis is cast as Wicket the Ewok (who he played in "Return of the Jedi").
What’s notable about this film (other than that it...
In 1982, during the production of "Return of the Jedi," a short film was produced chronicling the (fictional) adventures of a then 12-year-old Warwick Davis who desperately wanted to be in the next "Star Wars" movie. (At one point Davis even auditions for the role of Boba Fett while “Take the Long Way Home” by Supertramp plays in the background.) Eventually, Davis is cast as Wicket the Ewok (who he played in "Return of the Jedi").
What’s notable about this film (other than that it...
- 8/9/2013
- by Mike Ryan
- Huffington Post
The Star Wars Blu-ray release may have broken sales records, but what extras could have been included on the discs? Here’s Cameron’s list of annoying omissions…
Although I am perfectly happy with my Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray box set (and boy, am I happy), the word "complete" has slightly irked me. Though there are over forty hours of juicy space opera goodness in the extras, I still think it isn’t quite complete.
Apart from essentials, such as trailers and TV spots, there are also a wealth of materials from previous DVD releases missing, such as the deleted scenes from the prequels and numerous documentaries. So, it’s probably best to hang on to those older discs.
Anyway, included below are five slices of Star Wars ephemera that would have been much appreciated if they had been included – maybe we’ll see them next time on the 3D box set…...
Although I am perfectly happy with my Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray box set (and boy, am I happy), the word "complete" has slightly irked me. Though there are over forty hours of juicy space opera goodness in the extras, I still think it isn’t quite complete.
Apart from essentials, such as trailers and TV spots, there are also a wealth of materials from previous DVD releases missing, such as the deleted scenes from the prequels and numerous documentaries. So, it’s probably best to hang on to those older discs.
Anyway, included below are five slices of Star Wars ephemera that would have been much appreciated if they had been included – maybe we’ll see them next time on the 3D box set…...
- 9/26/2011
- Den of Geek
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