"Oh, they've encased him in carbonite. He should be quite well protected, if he survived the freezing process, that is," quips C-3Po after Han Solo (Harrison Ford) is frozen alive in a slab of carbonite in "The Empire Strikes Back." It is a memorable scene, as it is preceded by Leia's (Carrie Fisher) declaration of love for Han, to which he replies with the characteristically suave, brilliantly ad-libbed "I know." The frozen Han is eventually handed over to Jabba the Hutt, whose lair is later infiltrated by Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and gang to rescue their friend from his frozen state in "Return of the Jedi."
This is not the only instance of a person being carbon-frozen in the "Star Wars" universe. Although the process was widely used to encase and preserve transport materials (such as gaseous substances), it was often utilized to transfer sentient beings. Even Anakin Skywalker...
This is not the only instance of a person being carbon-frozen in the "Star Wars" universe. Although the process was widely used to encase and preserve transport materials (such as gaseous substances), it was often utilized to transfer sentient beings. Even Anakin Skywalker...
- 4/1/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Nothing is more entertaining than hearing Harrison Ford grumpily answer "Star Wars" questions. By "Return of the Jedi," Ford was pretty much done with "Star Wars." That man was over it, which is a big reason why it was such a coup for J.J. Abrams to get him back for "The Force Awakens."
However, there was a time before Ford got tired of the fandom where he'd speak pretty openly (and positively) about his experience instead of grumbling an insult or sighing through a canned answer to a question he's gotten a trillion times. One of these occasions was documented by Paul Honeyford in his 1986 book "Harrison Ford — A Biography" in which he quotes Ford from an interview the actor did with Alan Arnold about making "Star Wars." Here's what he had to say:
"It is very hard for me to look objectively at the film. It's George's creation. He...
However, there was a time before Ford got tired of the fandom where he'd speak pretty openly (and positively) about his experience instead of grumbling an insult or sighing through a canned answer to a question he's gotten a trillion times. One of these occasions was documented by Paul Honeyford in his 1986 book "Harrison Ford — A Biography" in which he quotes Ford from an interview the actor did with Alan Arnold about making "Star Wars." Here's what he had to say:
"It is very hard for me to look objectively at the film. It's George's creation. He...
- 3/5/2023
- by Eric Vespe
- Slash Film
May 4th has become more powerful than the other days of the year could possibly imagine, thanks to its designation as Star Wars Day. The obvious pun #MayThe4thBeWithYou becomes an annual trending hashtag, but how did this holiday develop?
Apparently we can thank former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, or at least an ad released in her honor. (Don Draper, should we really thank you?)
The first Star Wars film, Episode IV, "A New Hope," was released in the U.S. on May 25, 1977. That's not quite May 4, so you can't credit the initial release for the holiday. However, two years after that, on May 4, 1979, Thatcher took office as prime minister, and that's where it all began.
Here's the history from the official Star Wars site:
One of the earliest known records of "May the 4th" used in popular culture is in 1979, as described here by author Alan Arnold while he...
Apparently we can thank former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, or at least an ad released in her honor. (Don Draper, should we really thank you?)
The first Star Wars film, Episode IV, "A New Hope," was released in the U.S. on May 25, 1977. That's not quite May 4, so you can't credit the initial release for the holiday. However, two years after that, on May 4, 1979, Thatcher took office as prime minister, and that's where it all began.
Here's the history from the official Star Wars site:
One of the earliest known records of "May the 4th" used in popular culture is in 1979, as described here by author Alan Arnold while he...
- 5/4/2016
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
Since the very first Star Wars movie came out in 1977, fans everywhere have made the galactic saga their own and found creative ways to celebrate their love of the Force. One of the most visible ways is annually transforming the date of May 4th into “May the Fourth,” the day that Star Wars fandom has created to share their passion around the world. Fans of all ages wear their favorite Star Wars items, partake in parties and screenings, and pass on messages of “May the Force be with you” in person and online.
Lucasfilm has long supported Star Wars fans in their grassroots celebrations, whether they be extravagant or small. Visit Lucasfilm’s official May the 4th microsite, http://maythe4th.starwars.com, for Star Wars Day news, ideas on how to celebrate, special events calendar, themed recipes, fun crafts and activities, fan photos, and a regularly updated list of...
Lucasfilm has long supported Star Wars fans in their grassroots celebrations, whether they be extravagant or small. Visit Lucasfilm’s official May the 4th microsite, http://maythe4th.starwars.com, for Star Wars Day news, ideas on how to celebrate, special events calendar, themed recipes, fun crafts and activities, fan photos, and a regularly updated list of...
- 5/1/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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