Latest Update from Dubrovnik, Plus Another Ralph McQuarrie Connection!
After being so concerned about drones, it seems as though the producers of Star Wars Episode VIII forgot about webcams. Because of those, it’s now clear that part of the current filming in Debrovnik has already taken place on the boat, that was spotted a few days ago in the harbor.
DuList took some interesting pictures, showing us more details.
It appears as though the footage being filmed are merely to provide establishing shots of the city (shots which will be edited later to make the architecture seem more “alien” or otherwise otherworldly in nature) in addition to filming some sort of scene on the boat itself. In addition, The Dubrovnik Times reports the following information about the shoot:
It is believed that the crew were gathering footage of the outside of the city and the walls were illuminated for the filming. Nothing was left to chance and the ship was escorted by maritime police as well as a team of divers. It is rumoured that the main actors, as well as the producer, will arrive in Dubrovnik tomorrow.
Some footage of the ship’s voyage through Dubrovnik’s bay was even filmed. Check it out below.
Beyond the bay-based scenes being filmed is a bit of scenery that was superimposed over Dubrovnik’s existing architecture (found via here). And it appears as though they’re putting more inspiration from McQuarrie’s old artwork with the set.
Top: Mcquarrie early ROTJ art. Bottom : EP8 set in Dubrovnik. Thanks @PaulRMQ for the tip. pic.twitter.com/igzj1jXZSm
— Blast Points Podcast (@blast_points) March 10, 2016
Another Ralph McQuarrie artwork reference of the Episode VIII Dubrovnik set. #starwars @StarWarsNewsNet pic.twitter.com/hs3cQQblei
— Oviban Kenobi (@OvibanKenobi) March 11, 2016
That’s all for now, but stay tuned to Star Wars News Net as we cover more information on the filming in Croatia as it hits. The past 2 days were supposed to be only rehearsals. The real filming is expected to start later today.
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My early guess is this is where King Prana (the guy that Han was taking the rathtars to) lives and he will be played by Benicio del Toro. Maybe the Resistance is trying to get his help but he inevitably turns on them (he is angry at Solo’s lack of delivery). Perhaps a bit too close to del Toro’s character The Collector with his exotic zoo, but that’s my guess for now.
I love this idea. Now I’m hoping this is the plan for Benicio’s role.
That’s a great idea.
Actually, I agree – it was a great idea…back in the 80s when it was called The Empire Strikes Back.
Haha, clever. Real nice. You know, very positive, like a ray of sunshine. I’m so glad we all get to have you here commenting.
Constantly.
So another words, a rehashing of ESB and ROTJ? 😉
Someone who makes sense on these forums! Crazy.
That Mcquarrie art looks pretty cool. Strange it was art for ROTJ, makes me wonder what it could have been in ROTJ and being used for Ep. VIII, not that it has to be the same idea. Still too far away. 🙁
I think it may have been a design for Jabba’s palace door.
This pic was done by Ralph for a Jabba’s palace pop-up book. Same design as the sketch. Looks a bit like the set. Might be a market place.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/4f/f4/64/4ff464faa9b4f16f6e333d21a6fe7100.jpg
Oh my, exciting times.
I’m getting a bit of a Raxus vibe from The Clone Wars.
http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/e/e2/Separatist_senate_building.png/revision/latest?cb=20130518043728
http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/7/7a/RaxusSpaceport-HOBS.png/revision/latest?cb=20130518043715
http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/e/e2/Ciscapitalcity.png/revision/latest?cb=20130518025033
I’m thinkin’ Jedi Temple
The visual design team is going to be in trouble once they run out of McQuarrie art.
They’ve got other designers working for them too.
Sadly those guys have so far tossed the utilitarian, used-universe design of the OT and opted instead to give us the Empire as designed by crApple.
Lot of things looked pretty used to me.
Wow, you managed to hate on like 3 different hings in one comment.
Is that record….
Rebels too – they’ve run out of Kenner’s ‘off-screen’ designs, and are plowing through McQ’s portfolio at an alarming rate.
Errrrm…I’m not sure the boat is just being used for establishing shots. Why would they have lighting and light diffusers on board if they were shooting the exterior of the city?
Looks like an aged, beat up Naboo. Makes sense that it would look like that after the changes the Empire must have made after the clone wars.