Star Wars: Han Solo Social Media Buzz Shows Off New Alien.
Han Solo has undergone quite a bit of upheaval in the past few weeks, but somehow, things to be going back to normal with Ron Howard taking the helm of director on the project. Howard has just shared another behind-the-scenes image of the production while Emilia Clarke has made a short video where she goofs off with Chewbacca.
Ron Howard continues to share new information about the movie through social media as he revealed a new behind-the-scenes photo showing a new alien in what appears to be some kind of speakeasy or something:
Working out a shot w/cinematographer Bradford Young for #UntitledHanSoloMovie pic.twitter.com/z4ZYFZXBE4
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) July 28, 2017
One thing I think is worth pointing out in this tweet is something that ought to ease your minds a bit, and not because there’s neat set design and a cool-looking alien in the background. It’s because this confirms that Bradford Young, who was the cinematographer when Phil Lord & Christopher Miller were directing the project, is still working on the picture. Some were worried – misguidedly, perhaps, but not without reason – that he might get the boot after the duo were asked to leave the project. But that’s clearly not the case, since Young is still working on the project, just with Howard in the director’s chair. As it stands, the shake-up with the movie’s production seemed to be entirely based around Lord & Miller’s conflicts with Kathleen Kennedy and Lawrence Kasdan, and nobody else seems to have left the project.
In other news, Emilia Clarke is evidently having a lot of fun on the set as she brags to an anxious Chewbacca about how popular they are on Instagram:
What fun! It seems as though the cast and crew aren’t letting the movie’s troubles get them down, and hopefully Han Solo manages to blow expectations away when it hits theaters next year. Until then, we’ll keep you covered at Star Wars News Net – your Force for news for the latest and greatest stories about the Galaxy Far, Far Away.
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While I wasn’t a huge fan of the rathtars in The Force Awakens, I didn’t hate the scene and did find it fun. In any event, and I know they won’t do it, it might be cool if they had a rathtar scene in Han Solo. It would then tie in with the scene in The Force Awakens, thus, making it, in a backwards sort of way, more relevant.
I never want to see those ridiculous things ever again!
Boo, they were fun Star Wars monsters.
Ra! Ra! Rathtars!
I’m in for ’em
Rathtar:
How an Octopus performs for camera, when the Stunt Arranger is the Tasmanian Devil.
SOLO
(Looking in the direction they need to go….)
“Rathtars!…. Why’d it have to be Rathtars…”
This is good stuff. Sure, the cynical side of me quickly notes the positive impact on such communication in relation to the upheaval that went on with production. In any case, its good stuff.
I do feel better and better about things just recently. I know they’ll keep the reveal of Han Solo in terms of the look for as long as they can but that is what I’m most curious to see; how well Alden Ehrenreich pulls off Han.
Just realized this but I guess the saga films are sticking to shooting film and the standalones are using digital; specifically the Arri Alexa 65. I’ll always perfer film but if this looks anything like Rogue One I’ll be a-okay.
Yes, even those who prefer film have to admit Rogue One looks gorgeous. It’s probably even better looking than any Star Wars shot on film.
Loving the feel of this movie so far
Anyone else here that’s actually hyped for this movie? So many people hate on it…
My body is ready.
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I’m looking forward to this more than TLJ, actually. (pls no h8)
You go ahead and like or look forward to whatever you want! Life’s too short for hate and bitterness. Star Wars, yay!
Finally, some nice Star Wars fans! phew
Pull out your swords. Dedicate the body for your Speaker!
I am. And I suspect most other people are too. Remember, it’s the Internet. Some folks have an almost pathological need to complain about stuff. The vast majority of them will be warming theater seats when this movie is released. Chances are, they’ll enjoy it. Then they’ll trot back to their computers and talk about how awful it was. So it goes.
So true
I’m very excited for it, if some people are upset because they think it’s “unnecessary”, then that is there problem, as long as the movie is good i will be happy.
I think they are releasing way more BTS stuff for Han Solo to try and desperately gain our interest back and I have to be honest it is kind of working on me.
he is smiling, relaxed, so maybe I already can stop scratching the wall untill my fingers bleed. Just kidding, i don’t care
Curious about the Teaser release date…..it comes out like 6 months after TLJ….. think we will possibly get a teaser with TLJ?
Watching a trailer for a Star Wars movie IN FRONT OF a Star Wars movie is one of my greatest fantasies.
Hell, i wouldn’t mind if it was after. like “Stay after the film for your first look at solo: A Star Wars Story). It’s just….. Jedi will be in theaters well in to February…. and with no Celebration next year… might as well add to the TLJ hype and give us the Teaser then.
I am also eager that IMAX is pulling 3D screenings in favor of 2D…. i HOPE we get a 2D IMAX TLJ showing!
I’d rather they play a teaser in front of TLJ.
Somehow I have a feeling TLJ will leave us stunned, so when that film ends, there’s some processing that needs to be done. Having to stay and watch a HS teaser will diminish that moment, I think. But again, maybe that’s just how my mind works.. 🙂
this is just all new territory.. anything could go… lol. But you know they will need to start doing press SOON. I mean, yeah. No Celebration or SDCC to hype it up. I bet the HS cast will have to do the late night talk show rounds.
On a funny note (can’t remember the flick) but i once went to see a movie and saw its own trailer right before it lol
Did it do the trick? Haha
I was more confused than anything… i thought i was in the wrong theater. “Surely they wouldn’t show the trailer for the movie i am about to watch in front of it…”
I was trying to imagine what’s better than that…
A trailer that’s 80% as long as the movie!
BECAUSE when the marketing folks finish making the trailer, they’d realize what they just made and say, “Screw it. We might as well just release the 100% version.” (They all nod).
Somehow I am not very excited for this movie, it hasn’t caught my attention
Clearly it has. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be here. : D
Bobby Sharp: Couldn’t have phrased that any better. : )
Good reply 😀 😀
Gotta hand it to them, they’re really trying to show off how much “fun” this film is going to be. Mind you, I’m not talking about this film ending up being a comedy, just the excitement of the talent involved.
Of course I’m going to watch this film as many times as the others, but I’m
still worried they’re gonna check a lot of boxes though… (kessel run, winning the falcon, taanab, etc, etc.)
A checksheet of stuff mentioned in the OT is the last thing I want. I want a good story. That’s all. I could care less if we see Kessel runs, Sabaac games, or Taanab battles.
I’m not yet hating on this film ,I just think it’s unnecessary,saying that ,they MUST blow my socks off with the first trailer.
Agreed mate! I feel exactly the same!
No film is necessary.
No Socks are necessary
True,but some more so than others.
Story, in all its forms helps us understand the human condition.
I certainly see understanding who we are as necessary.
I’m sure Bradford Young was absolutely thrilled he’d get to work with Ron. Lord/Miller are nice and all but they aren’t Ron Howard.
That’s not a new alien, that’s Ron Howard.
OOOOHHH, got em good.
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Aghhhh my eyes!
S0rry m8, R muh m3m3z 2 d@nk?
It’s crazy Emilia Clarke can balance all this filming for game of thrones and Star Wars. Queen of dragons gonna be queen of wookies
I think she was done – or nearly done – with GOT filming for this season around the time that filming on HS began.
– Pomojema
Better than most of the designs Ryan Johnson has come up with so far. I really hope he doesn’t mess up Episode 8 since I think some of his choices in terms of design and story (Luke) seem to be quite “interesting”…
Yeah “interesting” or “new direction” doesn’t mean its going to be any good. However, after the heavily influenced rehashed parts of TFA I’m hoping for a good balance.
Well let’s hope for the best 🙂 Better than playing it save all the time I guess.
I’m concerned about Rian, as you are. I feel like he’s going to “experiment” too much with Luke. Its VERY simple what will make this movie a hit: Give us Luke training Rey, give us Luke KICKING ASS with Green Lightsaber. BAM – Billions made.
Yes, let’s see the same thing we’ve already seen before. Billions made on a reboot.
The alien looks similar to Unkar Plutt.