J.W. Rinzler Gives an Update on ‘The Making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Book
J.W. Rinzler, the author behind the ‘The Making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens’, has revealed that he doesn’t know what form of the book is going to come out, and he doesn’t know if it’s even coming out this October. Read on for more!
As Star Wars: Episode VIII enters post production, fans of the Star Wars universe have been looking to pass the time waiting for the film’s release by getting a closer look at the making of last year’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The film took in more than $2 billion at the global box office, a monumental success due in large part to an incredible behind-the-scenes effort from some of the film industry’s most incredibly talented visual professionals.
With several Oscar nominations, one for Visual Effects, one of the best places fans could get a good look at those visuals would be in J.W. Rinzler‘s The Making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens book. Fans across the globe have been patiently awaiting for the book’s release that reportedly will give us a look at what made the film so visually spectacular.
The ‘Making of’ book originally was on target to hit stores in March of 2016, but the release date quickly vanished from the publisher’s website and no official statement or comment was made. Back in May, we contacted Mr. Rinzler himself for a comment. You can read what he said HERE. Then, a few months back, the book suddenly had an update on Amazon’s home website and listed an October 25th 2016 release date. Today, it seems that a lot is unknown about the release and that October date may be tentative at best.
So, what’s the deal? Well, it appears that it’s all still a big question mark at this point. However, Rinzler gave a little tidbit on what’s going on in a recent online interview.
While appearing on a recent GeedDad Podcast, Rinzler gave an update on the much anticipated announced and delayed ‘The Making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ book. The author of the book say’s that he is not so sure that we’ll see the book even later this year, or if we’ll ever see the book he set out to create at all.
There’s a lot of new information. They really didn’t release a lot of information. I don’t know what form the book is going to come out, and frankly, I don’t know if it’s coming out in October. Nobody has said that to me, and someone else has said it might be, and I checked with the publisher, and they said it’s news to them. So it might just be Amazon… Again, I don’t work there anymore, so I’m not privy to information, but I think they would have let me know. … It’s a compelling book, and you’d have to ask them why it’s been delayed.
Also, Rinzler’s told a Twitter member recently that the book has been canceled and that he would have to ask the publisher:
@Timtooine Yes, am asked this often, but book was canceled. You’ll have to ask Lucasfilm/Disney/publisher why…
— J. W. Rinzler (@jwrinzler) August 4, 2016
Also Pablo Hidalgo was asked a similar question. Here’s what he said:
So basically, we don’t know why the book has been delayed (or canceled). It seems that even the Author can’t give any clear details about what Disney’s and Lucasfilm’s plans are at this point.
Anyhow, you can check out the entire interview over at GeedDad. (via /Film)
SWNN will follow this story and keep you updated as more information continues to come available…
May the Force be with you!
I’ve been assuming that the delay was at least partly due to there being an ongoing lawsuit in connection with Harrison’s accident – an incident which would certainly be mentioned in the “Making Of…” book.
But I could be wrong about that (and probably am.)
Really good point. Also, JJ made small changes in TFA at Rian’s request. Perhaps they don’t want to unveil what those were until after the trilogy is finished?
Good point. I suppose it’s possible. But then again, small changes made to TFA wouldn’t necessarily be missed if they weren’t mentioned in the “Making of…” book.
Harrison’s accident, though, was big news when it happened, and it also precipitated a major change in the production schedule. Kinda difficult to avoid commenting on that whole dealio in the book.
Very true. Just finishing up the Making Of ESB book. Incredible read.
It probably says who Rey is.
Doubtful that would impact it. The fact of the accident is not in dispute, and even if there is debate over who is liable in terms of whose task it was to ensure set safety I don’t see what could possibly go into a book that would impact the question of who is liable.
A lot of times, it’s not so much about specifics of what’s in dispute as it is just a blanket policy of not commenting at all on a pending case.
Damned cagey publisher…
I really hope this book sees the light of day. His other “Making Of” books are beyond outstanding.
Great clickbait!
Why was it cancelled? “We don’t know.”
Thanks for the update!
Actually it is a pretty big update on the topic. According to Rinzler the book is cancelled. He never said that before. Before we knew that it is only delayed.
Update! They used modern Workbook technology to CUT and PASTE 75% of TFA book from previous Star Wars novels. Not much of an update or a story…..
How do we know aliens didn’t steal it because it has information vital to the survival of a rebellion in a galaxy far, far away? That’s just as likely as something nefarious going on over at LFL over something they could easily edit out.
I think it either really stunk because of limited access OR it spoils plot points in future movies so they are holding off on it rather than editing it. I bet it’s the later.
Has Rinzler been following the production of Episode VIII?
I hope they release the book someday, what a waste to cancel it completely!