John Leeson, The original voice of K9.
Aw, man. He was also the voice of Bungle from Rainbow (one of the 3 actors to have played him over the decades).
RIP John Lesson.
I think the Italian dub definitely helped in that regard, as it did a great job of compensating for many of the shortcomings in the original performances, making some of the dialogue sound more natural and helping certain scenes land better.
Intriguing point, that.
I do wonder how a good dubbing of a film can enhance or lift said film from the original language - much like the quality of accurate subtitles vs the hilarity of ‘auto-generated’ online subtitles (or lazily executed subtitles from years ago)!
Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese. Turkish etc (and not forgetting the Scandinavian countries)… it’d be interesting to see how the various Star Wars films over the years have fared with those bilingual and multilingual fans who’ve experienced both audio versions (or with more audio options - including those early unofficial audio dubs of yesteryear).
Apologies for the derail, Vladius - it was just something that caught the eye and got me thinking re the differing dubs. 👍
Here are some examples of Italian dubbing of the Prequels:
https://youtu.be/vEMXY6mi3NY?si=Q7DMciw7UfmSDz0I
https://youtu.be/FdFzdDO0ncA?si=g_21DigfastyVtsW
https://youtu.be/swJFsQ6MJTY?si=tHOCbKVrZfL0Uvge
https://youtu.be/6XvycOTbaGQ?si=BF5KXst8WpZnghSW
I don’t know you guys, but as an Italian who has seen the movies in both languages, I prefer the Italian version.
After watching those videos - I do, too! Thanks for putting those links together - I especially enjoyed the Palpatine dub.
I’ll be giving the International Audio (including Voice-Over Translations) thread a re-read through for any similar observations and comments on the quality / preference for the various language dubs.
M17 Omega/Swan/Barber’s Pole Nebula
^ source (and more info): https://imgur.com/gallery/m17-omega-swan-barber-s-pole-nebula-tDvt64Y#/t/space
Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90: bbc.com/news/articles/cx5yn46j41zpo
Toronto Canada from Spaceeeee…
^ ‘Picture (Hi-res) taken by NASA Astronaut Don Pettit on Expedition 72 on the ISS’.
source: https://imgur.com/gallery/toronto-canada-from-spaceeeee-gmeHNZq#/t/space
There are a few conversations on this topic (not 90’s shows per se - but TV shows in general) in the…
9️⃣ • Audio Based Threads & Discussions… of section of the Project Index: Preservation of Other Properties
IIRC, there is some discussion on shows such as Melrose Place, Beverley Hills 902010, Tour Of Duty (80s or 90’s show?; I can’t quire recall) etc - hopefully you’ll find what you’re looking for in there, mate. Maybe Scrubs, too? 👍
I think the Italian dub definitely helped in that regard, as it did a great job of compensating for many of the shortcomings in the original performances, making some of the dialogue sound more natural and helping certain scenes land better.
Intriguing point, that.
I do wonder how a good dubbing of a film can enhance or lift said film from the original language - much like the quality of accurate subtitles vs the hilarity of ‘auto-generated’ online subtitles (or lazily executed subtitles from years ago)!
Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese. Turkish etc (and not forgetting the Scandinavian countries)… it’d be interesting to see how the various Star Wars films over the years have fared with those bilingual and multilingual fans who’ve experienced both audio versions (or with more audio options - including those early unofficial audio dubs of yesteryear).
Apologies for the derail, Vladius - it was just something that caught the eye and got me thinking re the differing dubs. 👍
As an aside / continuation of the Aftermath trilogy of books - by Chuck Wendig…
What Happened After Endor? Find Out in Star Wars: Aftermath - March 2015 Star Wars website announcement
‘The second Death Star has been destroyed, but what happens next? Chuck Wendig’s Aftermath is the first novel bridging the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.’
The Blurb…
'The second Death Star has been destroyed, the Emperor killed, and Darth Vader struck down—devastating blows against the Empire, with major victories for the Rebel Alliance. But the battle for freedom is far from over.
As the Empire reels from its critical defeats at the Battle of Endor, the Rebel Alliance—now a fledgling New Republic—presses its advantage by hunting down the enemy’s scattered forces before they can regroup and retaliate. But above the remote planet Akiva, an ominous show of the enemy’s strength is unfolding. Out on a lone reconnaissance mission, pilot Wedge Antilles watches Imperial Star Destroyers gather like birds of prey circling for a kill, but is taken captive before he can report back to the New Republic leaders.
Meanwhile, on the planet’s surface, former Rebel fighter Norra Wexley has returned to her native world—war weary, ready to reunite with her estranged son, and eager to build a new life in some distant place. But when Norra intercepts Wedge Antilles’s urgent distress call, she realizes her time as a freedom fighter is not yet over. What she doesn’t know is just how close the enemy is—or how decisive and dangerous her new mission will be.
Determined to preserve the Empire’s power, the surviving Imperial elite are converging on Akiva for a top-secret emergency summit—to consolidate their forces and rally for a counterstrike. But they haven’t reckoned on Norra and her newfound allies—her technical genius son, a Zabrak bounty hunter, and a reprobate Imperial defector—who are prepared to do whatever they must to end the Empire’s oppressive reign once and for all.’
Reviews…
https://mynockmanor.com/canon-novel-review-star-wars-aftermath
www.starwarsgeekgirl.com/post/book-review-aftermath
https://bitsandpieces.games/2021/01/06/bookclubbing-star-wars-aftermath
https://sfbook.com/star-wars-aftermath.htm
The Blurb…
'The galaxy is changing, and with peace now a possibility, some dare to imagine new beginnings and new destinies. For Han Solo, that means settling his last outstanding debt, by helping Chewbacca liberate the Wookiee’s home world of Kashyyyk.
Meanwhile, Norra Wexley and her band of rebels pursue Admiral Rae Sloane and the remaining Imperial leadership across the galaxy. Sloane, increasingly wary of the mysterious fleet admiral, desperately searches for a means to save the crumbling Empire from oblivion. Even as Imperial forces fight to regain lost ground, Princess Leia and the New Republic seek to broker a lasting peace.
But the rebel’s hunt for Admiral Sloane is cut short after the disappearance of Han Solo and Chewbacca. Desperate to save them, Leia conscripts Norra, Sinjir, Jas, and the rest of their team to find the missing smugglers and help them in their fight for freedom.’
Reviews…
https://starwarsreport.com/2016/07/28/star-wars-aftermath-life-debt-a-beyond-the-films-review
www.starwarsgeekgirl.com/post/book-review-aftermath-life-debt
https://mynockmanor.com/canon-novel-review-aftermath-life-debt
https://coffeewithkenobi.com/book-review-aftermath-life-debt
The Blurb…
'Following Star Wars: Aftermath and Star Wars: Life Debt, Chuck Wendig delivers the exhilarating conclusion to the New York Times bestselling trilogy set in the years between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.
As the final showdown between the New Republic and the Empire draws near, all eyes turn to a once-isolated planet: Jakku.
The Battle of Endor shattered the Empire, scattering its remaining forces across the galaxy. But the months following the Rebellion’s victory have not been easy. The fledgling New Republic has suffered a devastating attack from the Imperial remnant, forcing the new democracy to escalate their hunt for the hidden enemy.
For her role in the deadly ambush, Grand Admiral Rae Sloane is the most wanted Imperial war criminal—and one-time rebel pilot Norra Wexley, back in service at Leia’s urgent request, is leading the hunt. But more than just loyalty to the New Republic drives Norra forward: Her husband was turned into a murderous pawn in Sloane’s assassination plot, and now she wants vengeance as much as justice.
But Sloane, too, is on a furious quest: pursuing the treacherous Gallius Rax to the barren planet Jakku. As the true mastermind behind the Empire’s devastating attack, Rax has led the Empire to its defining moment. The cunning strategist has gathered the powerful remnants of the Empire’s war machine, preparing to execute the late Emperor Palpatine’s final plan. As the Imperial fleet orbits Jakku, an armada of Republic fighters closes in to finish what began at Endor. Norra and her crew soar into the heart of an apocalyptic clash that will leave land and sky alike scorched. And the future of the galaxy will finally be decided.’
Reviews…
https://pixelatedgeek.com/2017/12/review-star-wars-aftermath-empires-end
www.denofgeek.com/movies/star-wars-aftermath-empires-end-review
www.jedinews.com/literature/articles/book-review-aftermath-empires-end
https://bigshinyrobot.com/books/star-wars-aftermath-empires-end-review
Some 10+ years on and thought it would be worth taking a look at the actual content that made up The Journey to The Force Awakens project (much of the project being aimed for ‘young adult’ readers and children)…
On 10th March, 2015 (approximately a year after Lucasfilm’s announcement it was de-canoning of much of the EU)…
“Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Publishing Program Coming Fall 2015 - announcement on StarWars•com
^ a screenshot for the main body of text for the article linked above.
Coming Soon to Your Personal Jedi Archives: Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Sneak Peek! - article on StarWars•com
^ features info and covers for around 10 of the reported 20+ JtTFA projects.
The ‘Journey To The Force Awakens’ SW•com portal: www.starwars.com/news/tag/journey-to-star-wars:-the-force-awakens
The Content for the ‘Journey To The Force Awakens’…
| Novels (5; 1 adult novel, 1 young adult novel, 3 junior novels) |
|---|
by Chuck Wendig
The Blurb…
'The second Death Star has been destroyed, the Emperor killed, and Darth Vader struck down—devastating blows against the Empire, with major victories for the Rebel Alliance. But the battle for freedom is far from over.
As the Empire reels from its critical defeats at the Battle of Endor, the Rebel Alliance—now a fledgling New Republic—presses its advantage by hunting down the enemy’s scattered forces before they can regroup and retaliate. But above the remote planet Akiva, an ominous show of the enemy’s strength is unfolding. Out on a lone reconnaissance mission, pilot Wedge Antilles watches Imperial Star Destroyers gather like birds of prey circling for a kill, but is taken captive before he can report back to the New Republic leaders.
Meanwhile, on the planet’s surface, former Rebel fighter Norra Wexley has returned to her native world—war weary, ready to reunite with her estranged son, and eager to build a new life in some distant place. But when Norra intercepts Wedge Antilles’s urgent distress call, she realizes her time as a freedom fighter is not yet over. What she doesn’t know is just how close the enemy is—or how decisive and dangerous her new mission will be.
Determined to preserve the Empire’s power, the surviving Imperial elite are converging on Akiva for a top-secret emergency summit—to consolidate their forces and rally for a counterstrike. But they haven’t reckoned on Norra and her newfound allies—her technical genius son, a Zabrak bounty hunter, and a reprobate Imperial defector—who are prepared to do whatever they must to end the Empire’s oppressive reign once and for all.’
Reviews…
https://mynockmanor.com/canon-novel-review-star-wars-aftermath
www.starwarsgeekgirl.com/post/book-review-aftermath
https://bitsandpieces.games/2021/01/06/bookclubbing-star-wars-aftermath
https://sfbook.com/star-wars-aftermath.htm
by Claudia Gray
The blurb…
'The reign of the Galactic Empire has reached the Outer Rim planet of Jelucan, where aristocratic Thane Kyrell and rural villager Ciena Ree bond over their love of flying. Enrolling at the Imperial Academy together to become fighter pilots for the glorious Empire is nothing less than a dream come true for the both of them. But Thane sours on the dream when he sees firsthand the horrific tactics the Empire uses to maintain its ironclad rule.
Bitter and disillusioned, Thane joins the fledgling Rebellion—putting Ciena in an unbearable position to choose between her loyalty to the Empire and her love for the man she’s known since childhood.
Now on opposite sides of the war, will these friends turned foes find a way to be together, or will duty tear them—and the galaxy—apart?’
Reviews…
https://starwarsreport.com/2015/12/06/star-wars-lost-stars-a-beyond-the-films-review
https://realmsofmymind.wordpress.com/2022/11/15/review-lost-stars-by-claudia-gray
https://www.ejfisch.com/blog/2016/1/11/book-review-lost-stars-by-claudia-gray
https://thebookwormdaydreamer.wordpress.com/2018/05/09/lost-stars-book-review
by Cecil Castellucci and Jason Fry
The blurb…
'Princess Leia returns in an all-new adventure!
In this story, set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Princess Leia must lead a ragtag group of rebels on a treacherous decoy mission against the evil Galactic Empire.’
Reviews…
www.thebooksmugglers.com/2015/11/joint-review-star-wars-moving-target-by-cecil-castellucci-jason-fry.html
www.scifipulse.net/in-review-star-wars-moving-target
https://whatanerdgirlsays.org/book-review-moving-target-a-princess-leia-adventure-by-cecil-castellucci-and-jason-fry
https://retrozap.com/moving-target-a-princess-leia-adventure
by Greg Rucka
The blurb…
'Han Solo and Chewbacca return in an all-new adventure!
In this story, set between Star Wars: A New Hope and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Han and Chewie must fly the Millennium Falcon on a top-secret mission for the Rebellion, while evading ruthless bounty hunters and a relentless Imperial agent.’
Reviews…
https://bigshinyrobot.com/books/star-wars-smugglers-run-han-solo-chewbacca-adventure-book-review
https://readstarwars.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/review-smugglers-run-a-han-solo-chewbacca-adventure-2015
https://reads4tweens.com/smugglers-run
https://majorspoilers.substack.com/p/star-wars-adventures-smugglers-run-1-review
by Jason Fry
The blurb…
‘In this story, set between Star Wars: A New Hope and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Luke finds himself drawn to a mysterious planet, where he must use the Force to save a young girl—and survive in a dangerous duel against a strange new villain.’
Reviews…
https://nerdcollab.wordpress.com/2016/02/11/non-spoiler-review-the-weapon-of-a-jedi-a-luke-skywalker-adventure
https://monkeysfightingrobots.co/review-star-wars-adventures-the-weapon-of-a-jedi-1
https://thefutureoftheforce.com/2018/03/13/nobodys-padawan-star-wars-the-weapon-of-a-jedi-review
https://toschestation.net/review-the-weapon-of-a-jedi-by-jason-fry
| Short stories (5) |
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by Delilah S. Dawson
The blurb…
'Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens with this exclusive ebook short story featuring a quick-witted mercenary who takes big risks for bigger rewards—and now faces the challenge that will take her to the edge.
There are plenty of mercenaries, spies, and guns for hire in the galaxy. But probably none as dangerous and determined as Bazine Netal. A master of disguise—and lethal with a blade, a blaster, or bare handed—she learned from the best. Now it’s her turn to be the teacher—even if schooling an eager but inexperienced recruit in the tricks of her trade is the last thing she wants to do. But it’s the only way to score the ship she needs to pull off her latest job.
An anonymous client has hired Bazine to track down an ex-stormtrooper and recover the mysterious package he’s safeguarding. Payment for the mission promises to be astronomical, but the obstacles facing Bazine will prove to be formidable. And though her eager new sidekick has cyber skills crucial to the mission, only Bazine’s razor-sharp talents will mean the difference between success or failure—and life or death.’
Reviews…
https://pop-verse.com/2015/12/11/star-wars-the-perfect-weapon-by-delilah-s-dawson
https://ringsidelogic.com/2015/12/05/star-wars-the-perfect-weapon-review
https://bibliosanctum.com/2016/02/08/14007
https://roqoodepot.wordpress.com/comic-reviews/the-perfect-weapon
by Landry Q. Walker
The blurb…
‘In a galaxy far, far away, on the desert planet of Jakku, the quiet town of Reestkii is raided by a band of slavers. As the slavers pillage the settlement, a traveling merchant—Bobbajo the Crittermonger—calms the frightened villagers with a story of the tiniest creatures…facing the greatest of enemies.’
Reviews…
https://geekritiqued.wordpress.com/2015/12/06/star-wars-all-creatures-great-and-small-short-story-review
https://starwarsreport.com/2016/01/18/star-wars-all-creatures-great-and-small-a-beyond-the-films-review
https://geekdad.com/2016/04/landry-q-walker-talks-aliens
https://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2016/04/12/book-review-star-wars-tales-galaxy-far-far-away-aliens-volume-1
by Landry Q. Walker
The blurb…
‘A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a cruiser transporting precious cargo for the traitorous Count Dooku’s during the Clone Wars crashed into the Sea of Sand on the planet Ponemah, leaving its treasures buried. Years later, Captain Sidon Ithano, known as the Crimson Corsair, and his pirate crew receive a signal from the downed cruiser. The pirates set off after whatever lies beneath the sand, but the hidden ship’s signal has gone far and wide. Can the Crimson Corsair find the buried treasure before his rivals?’
Reviews…
https://introvertreader.com/2021/06/23/the-crimson-corsair-and-the-lost-treasure-of-count-dooku-by-landry-q-walker
https://animehuntermage.wordpress.com/2018/08/21/the-crimson-corsair-and-the-lost-treasure-of-count-dooku-spoiler-review
https://retrozap.com/crimson-corsair-lost-treasure-count-dooku-review
https://starwarsreport.com/2016/01/18/star-wars-the-crimson-corsair-and-the-lost-treasure-of-count-dooku-a-beyond-the-films-review
by Landry Q. Walker
The blurb…
‘In a galaxy far, far away, during a storm-torn night on the planet Takodana, Specimen Nine has escaped from the dungeon—which means the Frigosian cryptosurgeons have lost their latest test subject! So when a thief on the run lands on the planet, desperate to hide, what price will the Frigosians make her pay to disappear all together?.’
Reviews…
https://starwarsreport.com/2016/01/17/star-wars-the-face-of-evil-a-beyond-the-films-review
https://fable.co/book/the-face-of-evil-by-landry-q-walker-iynsYIrWZH
https://scifichick.com/scifi-book-review-star-wars-tales-from-a-galaxy-far-far-away-aliens-volume-1/2016/03/30
https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/14929d38-e615-4634-993e-241dc5f487b1
by Landry Q. Walker
The blurb…
‘In a galaxy far, far away, on the harsh and remote world of Jakku, an explosion rocks Niima Outpost—a banking ship has been robbed! When Constable Zuvio investigates the scene and realizes his trusty secretary droid CZ-1G5 may be involved, Zuvio is determined to find out why his friend has turned foe.’
Reviews…
https://starwarsreport.com/2015/12/14/star-wars-high-noon-on-jakku-a-beyond-the-films-review
https://mynockmanor.com/canon-short-story-review-star-wars-tales-from-a-galaxy-far-far-away-aliens
https://thecantina.starwarsnewsnet.com/index.php?threads/swnn-review-tales-from-a-galaxy-far-far-away-aliens-pt-1.7124
https://toschestation.net/tag/landry-q-walker
| Comics (1) |
|---|
by Greg Rucka
The blurb…
‘Emperor Palpatine’s twenty-year reign of terror came to an abrupt and fiery end in the skies above the forest moon of Endor. A decisive victory for the Rebel Alliance, to be sure, but even with the loss of its leadership, the Empire’s Moffs and regional governors retained their hold on important systems from the Core to the Outer Rim, thanks to the might of the Imperial Starfleet. Now, with a power vacuum atop the Empire, those Moffs will jockey for position and control, and the heroes of the Rebel Alliance will soon discover that a wounded and fractious Empire may be more dangerous than any threat they faced before! For the first time in the new Star Wars canon, journey with us into the time after the end of Return of the Jedi!’
Reviews…
https://mynockmanor.com/canon-comic-review-shattered-empire-1
www.ign.com/articles/2015/10/08/star-wars-shattered-empire-2-review
https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/marvel-comics/star-wars-shattered-empire/3
www.thebeardedtrio.com/2015/10/star-wars-comic-review-shattered-empire.html
| Reference books (2) |
|---|
by Adam Bray, Kerrie Dougherty, Cole Horton, Michael Kogge.
The blurb…
‘Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know explores the world of Star Wars through lively lists, interesting facts, and questions and answers via a highly engaging infographic design. Whether it’s a chart of who is the oldest Jedi, a list of all the owners of the Millennium Falcon, or a diagram showing all the Jedi Yoda has trained, this guide will excite readers of all ages and provide facts they never knew about the Star Wars Galaxy.’
Reviews…
www.impulsegamer.com/star-wars-absolutely-everything-you-need-to-know-review
https://roqoodepot.wordpress.com/2015/12/29/book-review-star-wars-absolutely-everything-you-need-to-know
https://thefutureoftheforce.com/2017/12/22/star-wars-absolutely-everything-you-need-to-know-updated-and-expanded
https://toppsta.com/books/details/109391/star-wars-absolutely-everything-you-need-to-know-journey-to-star-wars-the-force-awakens
by Benjamin Harper
The blurb…
'Discover details of all the most well-loved ships from the Star Wars saga in this cool book that gives details, diagrams, and facts for fifteen ships, and also features an unfolding giant battle scene including a new ship from The Force Awakens!
From the Star Destroyers to the one and only Millennium Falcon, the best and fastest ships in the Star Wars galaxy are explored in fun detail. Each page of this book reveals amazing facts, little-known trivia, diagrams of your favorite ships. In the back of the book, there is a giant 30" × 27" fold-out battle scene at Endor! The flaps of the fold-out feature even more ships such as the X-Wing, the Mon Cal Cruiser, and a brand-new ship from The Force Awakens.’
Reviews…
www.ign.com/wikis/star-wars/Star_Wars:_Ships_of_the_Galaxy
www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsEU/comments/1nkocis/a_thorough_review_of_star_wars_2015_what_are_your
www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/23309719-ships-of-the-galaxy
https://app.thestorygraph.com/book_reviews/4acee910-b272-49f5-b8d0-cb6964a4b64a?sort=latest
| Collectors Edition magazines (1) |
|---|
by Topix Media Lab
The blurb…
‘Star Wars: 100 Defining Moments is an official Collector’s Edition special magazine published on November 4, 2015, by Topix Media Lab / Media Lab Publishing as part of the Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens promotional rollout. It highlights major milestones, characters, iconic scenes, vehicles, and turning points from across the saga leading up to the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Featured Figures: Covers span legacy heroes and villains like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, Yoda, and newer elements tied to the emerging sequel era.’
Reviews…
n/a.
| Activity books (3) |
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by Art Mawhinney
The blurb…
'Travel across the galaxy and explore scenes from the Star Wars saga. Search for more than 100 Star Wars find ‘ems, and includes Look and Find scenes and aliens from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’
Reviews…
n/a
by Daniel Wallace
The blurb…
'Become a Star Wars droid expert and build your own BB-8, R2-D2, and C-3PO that can be fitted to wheels to roll along!
Packed with facts about all types of droids from the Star Wars universe, this book also includes press-out pieces and stickers to make mini-model droids of BB-8, R2-D2, C-3PO, and more! You can then mount the droid onto a wind-up base that will have your droid moving along!’
Reviews…
n/a
by Hardie Grant Publishing
The blurb…
‘BB-8, C-3PO and their friends need your help! Fix your favourite droids by sticking in their missing parts from the sticker sheet. Packed with facts about twelve Star Wars droids, including BB-8 from the new Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens movie plus lots of colourful stickers.’
Reviews…
n/a
| Other (2; 1 being a much delayed Threepio comic) |
|---|
by Topps
The blurb…
'Retro-style digital trading cards were used to reveal character names for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and now the real thing, celebrating the entire saga, will help pave the road to the next Star Wars film.
Star Wars Insider and Topps have announced the all new Star Wars: Journey to The Force Awakens trading card line, which will debut four exclusive cards in Star Wars Insider #160. Journey to the Force Awakens trading cards explore the key characters across the first six films and provide a sneak peek at content from the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The trading cards are printed on 24-point Heritage stock and feature the iconic blue starfield card design first seen on the original 1977 Topps Star Wars trading cards.’
Info & Feedback…
www.cardboardconnection.com/2015-topps-star-wars-journey-force
https://shlabotnikreport.wordpress.com/2015/09/24/pack-animal-2015-topps-journey-to-star-wars-the-force-awakens
https://shotnottaken.wordpress.com/2016/01/06/2015-topps-journey-to-star-wars-the-force-awakens-box-break
https://nslists.com/swjourfa.htm
One for NeverarGreat 😉 …
^ originally supposed to release as part of JtTFA; however, after multiple delays, its release date finally settled on April 13, 2016.
by James Robinson
The blurb…
‘Follow everyone’s favorite protocol droid as he Journeys to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, in this special one-shot leading up to his appearance in the film! Just how did Threepio get a red arm, anyway? Find out here as the blockbuster creative team of James Robinson and Tony Harris of DC’s Starman reunite for the first time in nearly two decades!’ *You may be fluent in over six million forms of communication… but this book is a must have in any language!’
Reviews…
www.jedinews.com/literature/articles/jedi-news-comic-review-star-wars-special-c-3po-1
www.fanthatracks.com/reviews/literature-art-reviews/comic-review-star-wars-special-c-3po-1
https://aiptcomics.com/2016/04/13/star-wars-special-c-3po-1-review
https://wethenerdy.com/star-wars-c-3po-review
A few youtube videos on the news of JtTFA at the time…
Star Wars: Journey to The Force Awakens panel at New York Comic Con 2015 | Special Events - 63 minute Penguin House video
New Star Wars Books - The Force Awakens - 09 July 2015 - 3 minute HelloGreedo video
6 Major Easter Eggs in Aftermath (Canon) - Star Wars Minute - 3 minute video from Star Wars Explained
Unrepentant Geeking: Journey to The Force Awakens - 40 minute StorytellerSJK video
Star Wars: Aftermath Synopsis Crawl - a 1 minute fan-made video from Rebel “Rebels Report” Report
Journey to The Force Awakens Topps trading cards starter pack and 3 packets open - 6 minute Collector Daddy video
COMPLETE SET ☆ Topps JOURNEY TO STAR WARS : THE FORCE AWAKENS Trading Cards - 10 minute video
1️⃣ Wookieepedia page for JtTFA: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Journey_to_Star_Wars:_The_Force_Awakens
SW•com article: www.starwars.com/news/journey-to-star-wars-the-force-awakens-publishing-program-coming-fall-2015
2️⃣ Wookieepedia page for JtTLJ: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Journey_to_Star_Wars:_The_Last_Jedi
3️⃣ Wookieepedia page for JtTROS: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Journey_to_Star_Wars:_The_Rise_of_Skywalker
SW•com article: www.starwars.com/news/journey-to-star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-publishing-program
Great to see Nathan Butler still coming up with the goods re the various Star Wars releases & promos (+ his quality humour)…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP_xlpdBni8 - a 7+ minute video from the Nathan Butler youtube channel.
The blurb: ‘This episode of From the Star Wars Home Video Library focuses upon the 1982 advertising flyer for the initial VHS and Beta releases of ANH.’
‘The flyer text’…
Star Wars is truly a magical space fantasy adventure. Taking full advantage of the technical wizardry of modern film, writer, director George Lucas has conceived of Star Wars as an expression of his boyhood fantasy life, his love for all the great mysteries and adventures in books and movies. Star Wars is a distillation of the joys Lucas experienced in the hours he spent watching television and movies and reading comic books and comic strips.
Star Wars produced by Gary Kurtz stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Harry Fischer, Peter Cushing, and Alec Guinness. It’s a high energy action movie uniting the hardware of contemporary space adventure with romantic fantasies of sword and sorcery, plus a dash of wish fulfillment. Lucas’ goal has been to make an imaginative entertainment experience that would transport audiences into an unknown galaxy thousands of light years from Earth. Star Wars is a tale of heroes and villains and a romance between a young naive boy and a beautiful spirited princess.
It is an odyssey from innocence to knowledge. The ages old tale of the passage of the sword from one generation to the next. It is a world where magic is possible and love and goodness triumph over evil. Star Wars follows a young man, Luke Skywalker, through exotic worlds uniquely different from our own. Leaving the small arid planet of Tatooine, Luke plunges into an extraordinary intergalactic search for the kidnapped rebel Princess Leia from the planet Alderaan. Luke is joined in this adventure by Ben Kenobi, the last of the Jedi Knights, who were the guardians of peace and justice in the old days before the dark times came to the galaxy. Han Solo, the dashing cynical captain of the Millennium Falcon, a Corellian spaceship. Chewbacca, a Wookiee, a race of tall arthropods with large blue eyes. And the robots, C3PO and R2-D2.
This odd band of adventurers battle Grand Moff Tarkin, the evil governor of the Imperial Outland regions, and Darth Vader, the malevolent Dark Lord of the Sith, who employs his extrasensory powers to aid Governor Tarkin in the destruction of the Rebellion against the Galactic Empire.
Star Wars is a space fantasy designed to stimulate imaginations, entertain, and give viewers an infinite variety of vicarious emotional, physical, and mystical delights.
Star Wars is now available for private viewing from 20th Century Fox video. Vibrant stereo on VHS, mono-compatible, and the highest standards of technology, materials, and workmanship in assembly will ensure full enjoyment of this unrivaled space fantasy. Winner of SIX Academy Awards. Star Wars is available in Beta and VHS formats.
121 minutes. Color 1977, rated PG. Catalog number 1130-20130-30.
Shaka, when the walls fell.
Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’s’ Captain Picard and ‘X-Men’s’ Charles Xavier, Dies at 86 - Variety
Legendary Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86 - BBC
Patrick Stewart, X-Men and Star Trek star, dead at 86 after battle with Alzheimer’s - EW
The Guardian have done a range of articles (including obituaries): www.theguardian.com/culture/patrick-stewart
So many positive and funny stories about Patrick Stewart on social media today - as well as outpourings of love and gratitude.
Also…
https://x.com/ProudSocialist/status/2115939718349115538 : jacobin.com/2026/11/patrick-stewart-socialism-picard-sci-fi
https://x.com/ASPCA/status/2115907055827501277 : out.com/obituaries/patrick-stewart-lgbtq-obituary
refuge.org.uk/news/refuge-remembers-ambassador-sir-patrick-stewart : https://x.com/amnesty/status/2116217988936270260
https://humanists.uk/2026/10/29/humanists-uk-mourns-sir-patrick-stewart-1940-2026 : www.facebook.com/UniqueVoiceCIC
x.com/euromove/status/2116129412374548751 : www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptfmAY6M6aA
https://x.com/ANY151161719021/status/2116210963729051853 : https://x.com/NASA/status/2116173868326846654
www.military.com/patrick-stewart-star-trek-captain-and-veterans-mental-health-advocate-dies-at-86
https://x.com/Earthbound74031/status/2115940703482368036 : https://x.com/TheAcademy/status/2115940586762957252
https://x.com/ithacarising/status/2116924251311923209 : www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fw3lhVUQJw
https://x.com/htafc/status/2117346004139975118 : https://x.com/SirPatStew/status/2115891266131300517
What a sweet find on reddit/SW - with quality imagination and clever work for one of the first known fan films of Star Wars…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWVwC0p37PI - a 27 second video from the Bryan Young youtube channel.
The blurb: 'This student animated film was found in a batch of 8mm footage. It was in a Super8 cartridge loader labeled Fall 1977 - Animation Reel 2.
The film was made by Lucas Balistreri.
This being completed in Fall of 1977 marks it as one of the earliest Star Wars fan films.
(Doing some detective work, I believe this was completed in Mr. Moorhead’s 8th grade film class at what was then Markham Jr. High School in San Jose, CA – any other information about it or the filmmakers would be greatly appreciated)
Found and digitized by Bryan Young - October 27, 2026’
^ also: https://old.reddit.com/r/StarWars/comments/1xh6oq2/i_found_a_fanfilm_from_1977_in_a_batch_of_old_8mm
Hannah Fry.
RIP Walter Koenig.
Walter Koenig
Walter Koenig, the Russian Crewman Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90 - The Hollywood Reporter
Walter Koenig, actor best known as Chekov on Star Trek, dies aged 90 - The Guardian
Walter Koenig, Chekov on Original ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90 - Variety
Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić ousted by student movement in seismic election
Vučić’s 12-year reign looks to have been ended by record turnout of voters in election provoked by student-led protests
^ lija Srdanović, first on the electoral list ‘Student List – Students Win’, celebrates after the first results of the parliamentary election in Belgrade.
Brazil keeps left: what Lula’s victory means for his country and beyond
In today’s newsletter: As Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured victory in the presidential race, we look the implications for democracy, the environment and international relations
more here: www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/1025/1596792-brazil-election
& www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/25/brazil-election-runoff-live-updates-flavio-bolsonaro-lula?page=with%3Ablock-6ade62c98f08a448dcaddc4d#block-6ade62c98f08a448dcaddc4d
& www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6pwgve2lk5go
with many Andor & SW references & slogans being used in the run-up - https://x.com/re_ibrah/status/2114155493719736619,
https://x.com/andorbot/status/2114351151252472126, https://x.com/starwarsacervo/status/2114077897116000469,
https://x.com/flafla2049/status/2114358899616973027, & https://x.com/starwarsacervo/status/2113775509800677569
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocD29t5bM1o - a 90 second fun video from the Tannith youtube channel.
The blurb: ‘I noticed that this does not exist on YouTube (or anywhere?) anymore but I had it downloaded so decided to reupload it in case anyone goes looking for it. I didn’t make this video, I’m just reuploading it. Also, I had to mute the audio cuz it used Mad About Me. Oh well.’
^ a brief article on the original video above and the creator - Scott Park…
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SgDXZu25xg& - a 12 minute video from the Radio Free Coruscant youtube channel.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=26b1F9F6TgE - a 9+ minute video from the Radio Free Coruscant youtube channel.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM3y3IDJEzs - an 8+ minute video from the Radio Free Coruscant youtube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvyhmpmxBWc - a 30 minute light-hearted video from the Radio Free Coruscant youtube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXukjVAmrOs - a 4+ minute video from the EC Henry youtube channel.
The blurb: 'In Russ Manning’s classic Star Wars newspaper comic, Luke Skywalker flies an interesting transport ship. I’ve given this ship a “live action” treatment, and filled out the lore!
Renders/Art Direction by Angelos Karderinis: www.artstation.com/angeloskarderinis ’
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ff_yC_SqT8 - a 2 minute video from the EC Henry youtube channel.
The blurb: ‘While texturing a replica of Luke Skywalker’s T-47 snowspeeder, I noticed something very interesting. It’s painted with grey stripes. Just like another speeder Luke used to own, in fact. This video explores an interesting Star Wars color connection that’s been hidden for 45 years.’
