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What Did Rian Johnson Think of Solo: A Star Wars Story?

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With the red carpet premiere of Solo: A Star Wars Story behind us, first thoughts about the film are starting to hit the Internet. One of the bigger names revealing their thoughts on the film is Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson. Some fans will read his comments as nothing more than a Disney shill, while others might actually respect them (depends on which side of the fence you are on regarding The Last Jedi), and you have your right to those opinions.

Either way, you can check out his thoughts that he left on Imgur below!

https://imgur.com/a/veFtG7p#UiGm1g4

You can read his comments below…

Donald Glover is great in it, but duh. Alden is terrific, he’s not doing a Harrison Ford impersonation but he brings his own charm and swagger to the character. The big surprise for me was Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Bridge-Waller?) who has a few of the funniest moments I’ve ever seen in a Star Wars movie. I had never watched Fleabag (I know, I know, I need to watch it — I’m loving Killing Eve but she’s not in that, she only wrote it) so it was a pleasant surprise. The action scenes are true great. But who’s going to read this and take me seriously? I’d like to think I’d still be honest but it’s not like you’re going to come to my Instagram story for hard-edged film criticism on a Star Wars movie. See it though, it’s super fun. I should get back to writing. Jesus, what have I typed.

About the Han Solo Film:

Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.

The film will be directed by Ron Howard, and will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, and Simon Emanuel. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, Emilia Clarke, Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Woody Harrelson.

Solo: A Star Wars Story releases in U.S. theaters on May 25, 2018.

The Outer Rim News Podcast – April 12, 2018

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In this episode of The Outer Rim News Podcast, Ashley takes a small break for a few weeks, so we welcome OuterRimNews.com contributor Ray Snedaker to the podcasting chair. He and Austin talk about their hopes for Solo: A Star Wars Story, as well as talk about their favorite Star Wars EU books. All that and more! Join us this week for the Outer Rim News Podcast!

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You can find us at our official website – outerrimnews.com. You can talk with us on our various social media sites like Twitter @outerrimnews, facebook at facebook.com/outerrimnews, Instagram at instagram.com/outerrimnews.

Music found in this episode is courtesy of Husky by the Geek.

This podcast is not endorsed or supported by Disney or Lucasfilm. It is strictly for entertainment purposes only. Star Wars names, and sounds are all copyright and registered trademarks of Disney and their respective copyright holders.

ABOUT THE OUTER RIM NEWS PODCAST:

The Outer Rim News Podcast is Outer Rim News’ weekly podcast about all things Star Wars. Join us each week as Austin Gordy and Ashley Wilbanks take an hour or so and share their thoughts about everyone’s favorite far away galaxy. From Star Wars comics to Star Wars movies, everything is on the table for discussion. Get your weekly fix here every Friday.

New Solo: A Star Wars Story Trailer Debuts!

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For fans waiting for a new trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story, tonight was the night! During tonight’s broadcast of ABC’s American Idol, Lucasfilm and Disney debuted the brand new Solo trailer.

You can catch every second of the new trailer above! As always, leave your thoughts about the trailer on any of our various social media sites, or use the comment section below this article!

About the Han Solo Film:

Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.

The film will be directed by Ron Howard, and will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, and Simon Emanuel. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, Emilia Clarke, Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Woody Harrelson.

Solo: A Star Wars Story releases in U.S. theaters on May 25, 2018.

New Solo Vehicles Featured in Renault Commercial

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Solo: A Star Wars Story Logo

A new commercial for the Renault Kadjar (a foreign vehicle), features a nice look at some of the things we will be seeing in the upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story. The new commercial is reminiscent of Nissan commercials here in the states during their promotion of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Check out the new video above!

About the Han Solo Film:

Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.

The film will be directed by Ron Howard, and will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, and Simon Emanuel. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, Emilia Clarke, Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Woody Harrelson.

Solo: A Star Wars Story releases in U.S. theaters on May 25, 2018.

New Denny’s Ad Showcases Solo Aliens

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Screen capture from the Denny's Solo commercial.

Denny’s is preparing to rollout the marketing machine for Solo: A Star Wars Story, by releasing a new commercial featuring collectible trading cards based off of the film. The commercial itself features kids as Han Solo and Lando Calrissian playing some sort of card game (Sabaac?) in a cantina most likely similar to something featured in the film. Chewbacca makes an appearance, and a load of new aliens as well.

The trading cards give us a good look at the characters of Therm Scissorpunch, Val, Han Solo, Moloch, Chewbacca, Qi’Ra, Mudtrooper, and Argus “Six Eyes” Panox.

Check out the eight cards from various Instagram users below.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhE_hCQFfMe/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhE8pbPFMpt/

About the Han Solo Film:

Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.

The film will be directed by Ron Howard, and will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, and Simon Emanuel. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, Emilia Clarke, Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Woody Harrelson.

Solo: A Star Wars Story releases in U.S. theaters on May 25, 2018.

New Solo Poster is Same, but Different

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Remember that international poster that was revealed a month or so back? Well it has now been released with an English translation. The photo features Han Solo and Chewbacca walking towards camera, with the Millennium Falcon soaring above.

Check out the same, but different poster below!

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Solo: A Star Wars Story International Poster

About the Han Solo Film:

Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.

The film will be directed by Ron Howard, and will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, and Simon Emanuel. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, Emilia Clarke, Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Woody Harrelson.

Solo: A Star Wars Story releases in U.S. theaters on May 25, 2018.

Solo: A Star Wars Story Gets New International Poster and Trailer

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Hi-res view of the Solo: A Star Wars Story International Poster

An international poster for Solo: A Star Wars Story has been unveiled in time for the Japanese release of Black Panther, along with a new international trailer that doesn’t have much in the way of new footage. We are creeping every closer to the release date in May, so expect new information and footage about the upcoming film.

The new Solo: A Star Wars Story international poster features Han Solo and Chewbacca walking together, with the Millennium Falcon soaring overhead. You can also check out the international trailer above.

Hi-res view of the Solo: A Star Wars Story International Poster
Hi-res view of the Solo: A Star Wars Story International Poster

About the Han Solo Film:

Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.

The film will be directed by Ron Howard, and will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, and Simon Emanuel. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, Emilia Clarke, Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Woody Harrelson.

Solo: A Star Wars Story releases in U.S. theaters on May 25, 2018.

LEGO Kessel Run Millennium Falcon Revealed!

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LEGO has officially unveiled one of their upcoming sets for Solo: A Star Wars Story. The new set includes seven mini-figures, two of which are not shown. As you can see, the new LEGO set gives us a look at the new/old vehicle. From this look it appears the main guns have changed, as well as the satellite dish, and front end. These are just a few of the changes that have been to the earlier version of the ship.

Check out all the details, including a few images below!

75212 – Kessel Run Millennium Falcon™

Piece Count: 1,414

Price: $169.99 

Outsmart the villainous overseers and escape the Kessel Mines aboard the amazing Millennium Falcon! Pull amazing maneuvers from the cockpit. Jump in the laser turrets and fire back at pursuing craft. Then check the hyperdrive and get ready to jump to safety! After all that excitement, kick back with Han and his friends with a drink from the bar, while you let Chewbacca win at Dejarik. Then it’s off to bed for a well-earned snooze in the bunk aboard the fastest ship in the galaxy! 

Characters

  • Han Solo™; Chewbacca™; Qi’ra™; Lando Calrissian™; Kessel droid and two additional characters!

New products inspired by new and beloved characters from Solo: A Star Wars Story will start rolling out at retail in April.

About Solo: A Star Wars Story:

The upcoming Han Solo film will be directed by Ron Howard, and will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, and Simon Emanuel. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, Emilia Clarke, Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Woody Harrelson as Garris Shrike (unconfirmed). The movie hits theaters May 25, 2018.

Hasbro Reveals First Solo: A Star Wars Story Toys

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Recreate classic moments from the STAR WARS saga and get ready for all new adventures as SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY races into theaters in May 2018! Fans will be able to imagine their own stories with HASBRO’s new line of action figures and vehicles featuring beloved characters such as HAN SOLO, CHEWBACCA, and LANDO CALRISSIAN.

Items from the Spring 2018 STAR WARS product line include:

FORCE LINK ACTION FIGURES

STAR WARS FORCE LINK 2.0 STARTER SET

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Spring 2018)

Bring STAR WARS adventures to life with the newly designed FORCE LINK 2.0 STARTER SET including FORCE LINK wearable technology, which allows fans to activate movie sound effects and phrases in more than 30 compatible STAR WARS toys! Use the Force with an exclusive 3.75-inch HAN SOLO figure only available in the FORCE LINK 2.0 STARTER SET, featuring unique sounds and expressions from SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY. FORCE LINK technology unlocks an extensive collection of sounds and phrases with compatible figures, accessories, vehicles, and playsets. Includes FORCE LINK wearable technology and exclusive 3.75-inch figure. Compatible with all products in the FORCE LINK line, each sold separately. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included. Available at most major retailers.

STAR WARS FORCE LINK 2.0 STARTER SET
STAR WARS FORCE LINK 2.0 STARTER SET

STAR WARS 3.75-INCH FIGURE Assortment

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $7.99/Available: Spring 2018)

Enter the world of STAR WARS and launch into action and adventure! Each 3.75-inch figure features five points of articulation and comes with unique battle accessories. Characters include classic heroes and villains, as well as favorite characters from SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY, STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, and ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY such as CHEWBACCA, LUKE SKYWALKER, QI’RA, K-2SO, MAZ KANATA, and more. Activate an array of sounds and phrases specific to each character with FORCE LINK 2.0 wearable technology. FORCE LINK wearable technology is compatible with all products in the FORCE LINK line, each sold separately. Available at most major retailers.

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY 3.75-INCH KESSEL RUN MILLENNIUM FALCON VEHICLE

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $99.99/Available: Spring 2018)

Make the KESSEL RUN in less than 12 parsecs with the MILLENNIUM FALCON! Relive the adventure and imagine flying through every obstacle like ace pilot HAN SOLO with speed and action. Fans will experience flashing lights and sounds as they pretend to race along KESSEL RUN. Press the button to pretend that the iconic starship kicks in to hyperdrive with lights and sounds. Press the button a second time for accelerated lights and sounds as well as activate the rumble pack vibrations! Push the button a third time to pretend that your ship picks up even more speed and watch the panels pop off before rumbling to the finish line! Comes with an exclusive 3.75-inch scale HAN SOLO figure and removable mini ship. Both the figure and mini ship are FORCE LINK 2.0 enabled, with phrases and sounds activated by the wearable technology, sold separately. Includes 1 vehicle (with removable mini ship) and 1 figure. Requires 3 AA batteries, included. Available at most major retailers.

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY 3.75-INCH KESSEL RUN MILLENNIUM FALCON VEHICLE
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY 3.75-INCH KESSEL RUN MILLENNIUM FALCON VEHICLE

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES Action Figures

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-INCH Figure Assortment

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2018)

Take your STAR WARS collection to the next level with these incredibly detailed figures. These premium 6-inch scale figures are designed with extensive detail and articulation for the ultimate collector. Characters include HAN SOLO, LANDO CALRISSIAN, and more. Each figure sold separately. Available at most major retailers and on HasbroToyShop.com.

Han solo
Han solo
Lando Calrissian
Lando Calrissian
Qi'Ra
Qi’Ra
Imperial Range Trooper
Imperial Range Trooper

A Look at the Criminal Underworld in Solo: A Star Wars Story

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EW is back again, for their third day of Solo: A Star Wars Story coverage. This time they are taking a look at a few of the outlaws in the movie. This includes Woody Harrelson’s Tobias Beckett, Thandie Newton’s Val, and Paul Bettany’s Dryden Vos. Check out a few snippets of information from the article below, and then take the source link at the bottom of the page to read the entire write-up about the three characters.

Tobias Beckett

Howard says Beckett is “such a charismatic character.” And he does have a soft spot, choosing not to end this wannabe smuggler to tries to ingratiate himself.

Val

“She’s tied to Beckett, that’s how Han meets Val,” says Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. “They’ve been partners a long time.”

Dryden Vos

“It’s a sort of combination of class and swagger and real danger which I think is a fun thing, and he absolutely inhabits it,” says Jon Kasdan. “He’s way deeper in the crime world than anyone else that we meet in the movie.”

About the Han Solo Film:

Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.

The film will be directed by Ron Howard, and will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, and Simon Emanuel. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, Emilia Clarke, Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Woody Harrelson.

Solo: A Star Wars Story releases in U.S. theaters on May 25, 2018.

Force for Change Brings Solo: A Star Wars Story Tees to Disney Parks!

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Force for Change Solo: A Star Wars Story Tees

You are all hyped about Solo: A Star Wars Story thanks to the trailer revealed this week, now you need to show your love for the film, but how? Thanks to Force for Change, you can now find the first officially licensed Solo t-shirts at Disney Parks! Best of all, when you purchase one, you are also helping Star Wars: Force for Change. 25% of the proceeds will go to UNICEF! Check out the details below!

As announced on The Star Wars Show, Star Wars: Force for Change is returning to Disney Parks with Solo: A Star Wars Story shirts for adults and children, along with an exclusive pin. These are the first products for the film created especially for Disney Parks, and will be available through May 25, 2018. The Solo logo tee is currently on sale, and the cool new graphic tee featuring Han, Chewie and Falcon arrives this month. You can see Star Wars Show hosts Andi and Anthony sporting the shirts in this week’s episode; we think Lando himself would approve of their style. Get a closer look below!

You can also check out the latest episode of The Star Wars Show below, to get more information about the tees, as well as a good look at the Millennium Falcon, and a look at the Lucasfilm archives!

About the Han Solo Film:

Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.

The film will be directed by Ron Howard, and will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, and Simon Emanuel. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, Emilia Clarke, Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Woody Harrelson.

Solo: A Star Wars Story releases in U.S. theaters on May 25, 2018.

The Outer Rim News Podcast – February 08, 2018

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In this episode of The Outer Rim News Podcast, we discuss the new Solo: A Star Wars Story teaser, news of Game of Thrones creators creating Star Wars, and Bob Iger’s comments of new Star Wars shows coming on the upcoming Disney streaming service! All that and more! Join us this week for the Outer Rim News Podcast!

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Music found in this episode is courtesy of Husky by the Geek.

This podcast is not endorsed or supported by Disney or Lucasfilm. It is strictly for entertainment purposes only. Star Wars names, and sounds are all copyright and registered trademarks of Disney and their respective copyright holders.

ABOUT THE OUTER RIM NEWS PODCAST:

The Outer Rim News Podcast is Outer Rim News’ weekly podcast about all things Star Wars. Join us each week as Austin Gordy and Ashley Wilbanks take an hour or so and share their thoughts about everyone’s favorite far away galaxy. From Star Wars comics to Star Wars movies, everything is on the table for discussion. Get your weekly fix here every Friday.

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