The Bearded Trio

These congratulatory pieces of artwork are almost a tradition between big directors. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas have exchanged similar compliments in the past. This one is of course for James Cameron from George Lucas

Gold THX Logo with The Audience Is Listening and Lucasfilm, fantastic wallpaper or to print out for your cinema room.

by Robert Wainfur One of my most vivid childhood memories was in 1977 when I was taken to the cinema by my brother to watch a movie that to be honest I wasn't that much aware of. After all, I was five years old at the time. Of course that movie was Star Wars. We queued up for two hours around the cinema willing the queue to move, sometimes it did but only because someone had left or someone had cut in! Eventually that queue did move and we made it inside. Those next couple of hours changed my life forever. An overload on the senses ingrained in my head within two hours that would remain with me for the rest of my life and ultimately influence me and my interests. It changed me into a sci-fi geek, almost assimilating me into its culture. The amazing special effects, the characters and that John Williams soundtrack (which I was asking my brother to hum to me on the way home) took me by surprise and I wanted more. I bought the trading cards, the figures (and still collect...

Harrison Ford Ready To Be Indiana Jones Again In Fifth Movie Harrison Ford as the adventure addicted professor & archaeologist Indiana Jones will never opt for a retirement. Yes the 67 year old star, who immortalized the character of Indiana Jones, & vice versa, is at it again. He revealed that he would more than love to don that trademark cowboy hat and whip again and set out on a new breath taking adventure. “If we find another story to do and we develop the character a little further and I get a chance to do another one, I’d be happy as pie to do it,” he told to Cinematical. Ford’s last appearance as Indiana Jones was in 2008 in the Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull says that he takes an active part with the director of this series Steven Spielberg, in making the movie more adventurous. “I’ve always been interested in developing the character, and bringing more information ab out the character each time we’ve gone out.” “We’ve found ways of d...

Darth Vader and a number of Storm Troopers from the Star Wars Saga rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. They, along with R2-D2, were there as representatives of Lucasfilm Ltd.

This is a gem of a find. This is 50 minute documentary from the 80's all about ILM (Industrial Light And Magic). The British documentary called Horizon (that is still going today) goes into a lot of detail especially focusing on Return Of The Jedi and Indiana Jones. This is a must see for all ILM and Star Wars fans alike.  It was shown on BBC2 and called How To Film The Impossible. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5

Lucas Licensing exec rings Opening Bell as Star Wars remains number one selling licensed toy brand. Executives and guests of Lucasfilm and the Star Wars Saga have visited the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate the continued success of the evergreen brand. After more than 30 years, Star Wars is the number one selling licensed toy property in the US, with sales over 60 per cent ahead of any other toy licence, and 25 per cent ahead of the nearest boys toy property (Source: Lucasfilm Ltd.) To mark the occasion, Lucas Licensing’s Howard Roffman rang the Opening Bell accompanied by a number of characters including droid R2-D2, Sith Lord Darth Vader and a color guard of stormtroopers and clone troopers.

The Bearded Trio would very much like to wish Steven a very happy birthday. Have a great day!

T he Star Wars® Saga continues in 2010 with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II , a sequel to the blockbuster videogame developed by LucasArts. Released in 2008, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed remains the fastest-selling Star Wars game ever, with sales of nearly seven million units worldwide. The action game garnered numerous accolades including the WGA Award for outstanding achievement in writing for videogames. With Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II , the epic story continues as players once again assume the role of the devastatingly powerful Starkiller - Darth Vader's secret apprentice set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars : Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars : Episode IV A New Hope . "Executive Producer Haden Blackman and his team have been able to build on the core foundation of the award-winning original and create a powerful combination of engrossing story-telling and intense action. The Force Unleashed II gives fans an opportuni...

LOS ANGELES — Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman and "Avatar" star Sam Worthington are joining the list of celebrity presenters at the Golden Globe Awards. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which puts on the Golden Globes, says the three stars will help hand out trophies at the 67th annual ceremony. They join previously announced presenters Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Julia Roberts, Mickey Rourke, Colin Farrell, Matthew Fox, Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. The Golden Globe Awards will be held Jan. 17 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills and will air live on NBC.

Drew Barrymore managed to sneak past press at a special dinner honouring her long-time friend Steven Spielberg. The actress avoided photographers and the red carpet entirely, instead heading straight into the gala party at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles where the director was receiving Americas Democratic Legacy Award. Steven received the honour from the Anti-Defamation League which fights against bigotry, prejudice and anti-Semitism. The organisation describes the director as "a true champion of human rights through his film and television projects". Previous recipients have included former US president Ronald Reagan, John F Kennedy, Colin Powell and Eleanor Roosevelt. Speaking as the evening got under way, Steven described receiving the honour as "wonderful". American Idol's Adam Lambert, who was there to perform for the evening, said he was looking forward to seeing Drew and Steven together. "I love ET, I love that movie - it's fantastic!" he...

Size Matters Not - HAPPY NEW YEAR, NEVER LET YOUR DREAMS BE SMALL.

The Wnston Effect: A book on the legend that was Stan Winston For Christmas I was delighted to have received a signed copied of The Stan Winston Effect. I could not put the book down. A wonderfully insightful and well-written, the book starts obviously at the beginning of Winston's career mentioning Gargoyles a 1972 TV movie. Winston was straight out of apprenticeship but he had no reservations about challenging the producers regarding crediting the make-up artists in the credits, a practice that was not the norm in the movie industry at that time. Gargoyles was his first job in TV and although Winston only worked on the background artists, he along with his artist colleges won an Emmy award. An award that would have not happened had Winston not insisted on the inclusion of the make-up artists in the credits as you can only be nominated if you are credited. The book is wonderfully illustrated and well laid out. If you have some Christmas money to spend you won't g...

Steven Spielberg has dropped out of directing a remake of the classic James Stewart movie Harvey, according to industry newspaper Variety. It is thought Spielberg struggled to find a lead actor after Tom Hanks reportedly turned the role down and Robert Downey Jr refused to commit. The original film was based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway play of the same name by Mary Chase. It is thought studio 20th Century Fox will continue with the project. Harvey, which tells the story about a man who claims his best friend is a giant invisible rabbit, was a huge success. Stewart received a best actor nomination at the 1951 Oscars for his performance, while his co-star, Josephine Hull, won best supporting actress. Spielberg has not confirmed what he is planning to direct next. He has recently completed production on The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn.

Hope you are all having a great day, let us know what Lucas/Williams/Spielberg presents you got! Tags: star wars , ilm

The Ewok Celebration.  Which One Is Better? Lets make no doubt that John Williams is a genius when it comes to musical scores. When George Lucas decided to change the ending of Return of the Jedi he asked John Williams to write a new ending to the film. Below are the two versions. Although they are both excellent I cannot help liking the original just that little bit more due to the memories it brings back. I am one of the few who loved the Ewoks and still do. Return of the Jedi will always hold a special place in my heart. 1997 Special Edition ending.   As I say, I love both versions.  The updated ending has a certain feel-good charm about it but the Ewoks singing will always bring a larger smile to my face.  The updated version includes scenes from Coruscant, Naboo, Bespin, and Tatooine giving the celebration a more grander scale, not just the forest moon of Endor. Nub!  Also, listen out for that Wilhelm Scream in the video below at 36 seconds...

Indiana Jones: The Soundtrack Collection Review I Received my I ndiana Jones: The Soundtrack Collection box set on Saturday and is it worth it? Well short answer is "Yes!" Long answer is "Definitely Yes!" Soundtrack collectors have been crying out for years for a complete soundtrack release of the Indiana Jones films and this is as close as they are going to get for some time.  Lets take a look at what we get starting with the box, and a nice looking box it is too. Each CD comes with a booklet with photos from each film, track listings and even some behind-the-scenes. Also included is a separate booklet that has some various photos from all the movies and an introduction from Laurent Bouzereau (Soundtrack Reissue Producer.) He also hosts the interviews with John Williams, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg on the fifth extras disc. For those who already have the soundtrack on CD and are thinking of getting this box set then just a word of w...

Get Ready For A Trip Down Star Wars Memory Lane If like me you are in your thirties then chances are you remember the first time you went to see Star Wars when it was released back in 1977. I do. It was the opening week and my Brother took me to see the film that changed Cinema forever. I was five years old. The film had created such a buzz that when we arrived at the cinema the queue was right around the building. I remember we waited in line for two hours, yes two hours! Strange thing is I don't remember anything about watching the film (I have seen the film so many times that my other memories have overwritten that part) but I do remember asking my Brother to hum the theme tune to me on the bus ride home in which he did in front of people. From that point on I was hooked and that moment in my life is what turned me into the Sci-fi geek I am today and proud if it. Also from that point I started collecting Star Wars toys in particular the kenner figures and ships and I still ...