If you missed all the excitement (where were you?), here’s a quick list of highlights from my L.A. trip to a Galaxy Far Far Away:
Phoebe Waller-Bridge Interview
SOLO: A Star Wars Story Review
SOLO: A Star Wars Story Red Carpet Recap
But then there’s the movie itself. I loved SOLO: A Star Wars Story and cannot wait to see it for a third time when the Blu-ray/DVD hits shelves on September 25. (For you streamers, it’s available for digital download on September 14.)
The action-packed journey explores Han Solo’s (Alden Ehrenreich) first encounters with future friend and copilot Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo) and notorious gambler Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover), as well as his adventure-filled past alongside fellow street thief Qi’ra (Emilia Clarke) and career criminal Beckett (Woody Harrelson). Watch
DIGITAL AND BLU-RAY BONUS MATERIAL (may vary by retailer):
- Solo: The Director & Cast Roundtable – Sit down with director Ron Howard and the stars for an intimate and entertaining discussion of the film’s making.
- Team Chewie – See what it takes to bring your favorite Wookiee to life in this lighthearted look behind the scenes.
- Kasdan on Kasdan – Iconic Star Wars screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan and son Jonathan share what it was like to write the movie’s script together.
- Remaking the Millennium Falcon – Track the transformation of the most famous ship in the galaxy, from Lando’s swank and impeccable pride and joy to Han’s stripped-down hot-rod freighter with “special modifications.”
- Escape from Corellia – Get behind the wheel for the making of this high-octane chase through the streets of Corellia.
- The Train Heist – Explore the challenges and thrills of creating this action-packed sequence, including its remote location and spectacular effects.
- Becoming a Droid: L3-37 – Meet the newest droid—and the talented actor who helps bring her to life.
- Scoundrels, Droids, Creatures and Cards: Welcome to Fort Ypso – Take an in-depth tour of the rough-and-tumble bar where strangers mix and gamblers risk all in the legendary card game, Sabaac.
- Into the Maelstrom: The Kessel Run – Join Han and Chewie at the controls of the Millennium Falcon to see how this legendary moment in Star Wars history unfolds.
- Deleted Scenes
- Proxima’s Den
- Corellian Foot Chase
- Han Solo: Imperial Cadet
- The Battle of Mimban: Extended
- Han Versus Chewie: Extended
- Snowball Fight!
- Meet Dryden: Extended
- Coaxium Double-Cross
To help build up the excitement, I’m giving away a copy of SOLO: A Star Wars Story on Blu-ray/DVD. See the widget below to enter. And, of course, May the Force Be With You!
Blu-ray/DVD on September 25, Digital Download on September 14
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Giveaway ends on October 2, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The 1 winner will be chosen at random and announced on this site. Giveaway is open only to legal residents of the United States (including District of Columbia) and Canada, who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. The 1 Winner will be notified by email and have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
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I have been trying to figure out what is that thing for in Solo A Star Wars Story Brown Leather Jacket over the zipper? It kind of looks like a buckle or something else? Well, I am not sure. Any explanation would be welcomed.
I liked yoda
Darth Vader is my favorite
This is cool!
Darth Vader is my favorite.
I would say Han Solo!
My favorite is R2D2.
Chewbacca!
I know he’s not a good guy, but I think I like Kylo Ren and Rey. I hope I spelled that right!
I have always had a crush on Han Solo….but maybe a bigger crush on Yoda! 🙂 Thank you.
My favorite character is Yoda. I appreciate his wisdom!
Chewbacca has always been my favorite.
Our favorite character is Yoda.
Bib Fortuna is my fave.
My favorite Star Wars character was the wise Jedi master Yoda. Thank you for the fun giveaway.
My favorite is Chewy
I gotta say that I love the Ewoks! (and now I have the song in my head.. E-e-e-e-eee-woks!)
I’m a Han Solo fan.
I have always liked Leia. A princess and a general.
Han Solo is my favorite.
My favorite character is Yoda
Porgs.
Yoda is my favorite character.
Luke Skywalker
Darth vader is my kids favorite
My favourite is Yoda!
My favorite is Han Solo
My favourite has always been Han Solo and now he’s my son’s fave too! I would love to surprise him with a copy of this movie.
R2-D2
My favorites are Solo and Yoda.
I loved this movie. Love star wars
Yoda! Favorite of mine he is. 😉
“You know who my favorite character is? …The Invalid.” – Michael Scott
Ewoks… cute, cuddly, and fearless.
Ahsoka is my favorite!
My favorite character is Rey
My all-time favorite character is Yoda! With Chewbacca being a close 2nd!
Darth Vador
I like it.
Hans!!! 🙂
han solo has always been my fav
My favorite Star Wars character is Obi-wan Kenobi!
Yoda for the win!
BB-8!
Chewbacca!
My favorite Star Wars character has always been Princess Leia!
Han Solo is my fave.
My favorite Star Wars character is Chewbacca.
I have always liked Yoda and R2D2.
It’s a tie… Luke Skywalker and R2D2
Jar Jar Binks.
Han and Chewie have always been my favorites. I also like Rey and BB-8
I like Luke.
Hans is my fave. Thank you
We like Han Solo.
Darth Vader!!
yoda is a favorite character
Darth Vader
Darth Vader!
Darth Vader!
Hans Solo is my favorite
Hans Solo is my favorite character!
My favorite has always been Yoda,he’s so small,cute,and green and he’s an awesome Jedi master!
I’ve always loved Yoda,he’s so small,cute,and green,and he’s an awesome Jedi master!
Han Solo is definitely my favorite character
I like Han Solo.
Han Solo is my wife and I’s favorite character.
Luke sky walker of course! 2nd favorite is Chewbacca
My favorite character from Star Wars is C-3PO.
Leia – it was tough for me to see Han with someone else
My favorite is Han Solo.
Yoda is definitely my favorite. 🙂
Hans and Chewy!!!!!
Han Solo
Han Solo
Han Solo forever
My favorite Star Wars character is Yoda. My family saw this movie in the theater and are looking forward to seeing it again.
R2d2
Yoda is a favorite on our house.
Luke
My favorite character is C3PO.
I like Luke Skywalker.
Rey
R2D2
Solo is my favourite character in Star Wars. Thanks for this chance to win his origins movie.
Yoda is my favorite.
Princess Leia!
Luke Skywalker for the good guy.
Darth Vader for the bad guy. Even though you didn’t ask. 🙂
Boba Fett
R2D2
My favorite is Han Solo <3!
Like Bill mine is also Mara Jade! Love the Star Wars novels that are no longer cannon!
Val – thanks!
A character that so far is no longer cannon… Mara Jade.