[82] Lucasfilm announced that principal photography started on February 20, 2017. Most importantly, Solo is just plain fun to watch. [173] Bob Iger has said that the production of new films would go on hiatus after 2019's The Rise of Skywalker, though none were cancelled. [115] The film debuted in selected countries on May 23 and had its US release on May 25, 2018, the 41st anniversary of the release of the original Star Wars film, in which Harrison Ford first appeared as Han Solo. „Solo: A Star Wars Story“ ist ein US-amerikanischer Space-Western-Film im „Star-Wars-Universum“. [74] A subsequent interview with Harrelson bolstered speculation that he may be specifically playing Legends character Garris Shrike,[75][76] but Harrelson revealed the character's name as Beckett in March 2017. [6] Powell began writing the music in late 2017 after finishing his work on Ferdinand. The latest expansion of the Star Wars franchise, Solo: A Star Wars Story, is worthy of its predecessors and only suffers from a few small imperfections which it overcomes to produce a high-quality Star Wars installment. Please include at least one social/website link containing a recent photo of the actor. The project was to be directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller from a script by Lawrence and Jonathan Kasdan. [145] TheWrap compared Glover to Cary Grant, proclaiming "Glover sweeps this film off its feet". [129] It opened in 43 markets on the Wednesday and Thursday prior to its US release and made a total of $11.4 million, including $3.3 million in China. Download the TV Guide app for iPhone, iPad and Android! ", "Ron Howard to Assume Directorial Duties on the Untitled Han Solo Film", "Ron Howard Comments on Taking Over The Han Solo Movie", "Paul Bettany Joins Han Solo 'Star Wars' Spinoff Movie", "Q&A: How Paul Bettany sent a text message and became 'Solo: A Star Wars Story's' new villain", "Ron Howard: A Star Wars Story—Why the Oscar-winner joined Solo in its time of upheaval", "That's a wrap on post production! [53][54], A first attempt of appearance of a kid Han Solo is present during the pre-production of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, showing an early draft of a young Solo that takes part in the battle on Kashyyyk. [38] Bettany, who previously worked with Howard on A Beautiful Mind, had heard of the director's involvement with the film and texted him to inquire into joining the film. Han vows to return for her and joins the Imperial Navy as a flight cadet, being given the surname "Solo". Solo: A Star Wars Story 4K Blu-ray During an adventure into a dark criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future copilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion. [165] Emilia Clarke, who played Qi'ra, also signed on for future installments. [106], In July 2017, John Powell was announced as the main composer of the score. Today during Super Bowl LII, we got our first look at the highly-anticipated Solo: A Star Wars Story in a special TV spot. [107] Longtime Star Wars composer John Williams composed and conducted the Han Solo theme, "The Adventures of Han", for the film. [155] While also praising the rest of the cast, Stephanie Zacharek of Time singled Glover out particularly, highlighting his "unruly, charismatic elegance". Despite being the second-largest international opening, it made just $10.1 million in China, far below the other three Disney Star Wars films. [137] Solo dropped 65% in its second weekend to $29.4 million, the worst sophomore frame for any Star Wars film since the original trilogy. [5][98] The duo saw an early cut of Howard's film and provided him with their feedback. [167] Critics noted the film intentionally left room open for sequels. [96] On October 17, 2017, Howard announced that principal photography had been completed, and revealed the title of the film. With the help of L3's navigational computer, uploaded into the ship's systems, Han pilots the ship through the dangerous and uncharted Kessel Run to elude an Imperial blockade. Donald Glover also expressed interest in a spin-off film, saying he would imagine it as Catch Me If You Can in space. [140][141], Worldwide the film was expected to make $285–340 million in its opening weekend, including $150–170 million internationally. 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[121] Many analysts and publications, including Deadline, The Atlantic, Entertainment Weekly and CNN, interpreted the low box office returns as a case of "Star Wars fatigue", since Solo was the fourth film of the series released in 29 months, and came just five months after The Last Jedi. [7] Solo's Wookiee friend Chewbacca was also announced to appear in the film. Au cours de périlleuses aventures dans les bas-fonds d’un monde criminel, Han Solo va faire la connaissance de son imposant futur copilote Chewbacca et croiser la route du charmant escroc Lando Calrissian…. USA Today asserted that Glover's Calrissian "outshone and outswaggered" the title character of Solo. 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. Star Wars creator George Lucas began developing a Han Solo prequel in 2012, and commissioned Lawrence Kasdan to write the screenplay. She leads them to Lando Calrissian, a smuggler and pilot, who she hopes will lend them his ship, the Millennium Falcon. Erin Kellyman appears as Enfys Nest, the leader of a gang of pirates called Cloud Riders. Lando cheats to win but agrees to join the mission in exchange for a share of the profits. The campaign reached multiple people involved with the film, including Ron Howard. [101] Bredow described working on the train heist scene as a challenge. She contacts Vos's superior, Force-wielder Maul, to inform him of the mission's failure, which she blames on Beckett. [50] Dee Tails[51] appears as Quay Tolsite, the director of the Pyke Syndicate's operations on Kessel. Maul orders Qi'ra to meet with him on Dathomir. Released in theaters May 2018, Solo: A Star Wars Story revealed the origins of Han Solo as an orphan that deserted the Imperial Navy to become a fast-shooting smuggler with a heart of gold. | The A.V. Han challenges Lando to a game of sabacc, with the wager being Lando's ship. Solo: A Star Wars Story, der zweite Anthologiefilm im Star Wars-Universum, erzählt von den frühen Abenteuern des schurkischen Weltraum-Cowboys, der sich in der Galaxis vor allem als Schmuggler einen Namen gemacht hat: Han Solo. [172] A day later, Lucasfilm denied the rumors as "inaccurate" and confirmed that there are multiple unannounced films in development. [25] Christian Bale had previously been in discussions for the role. He noted that it is "a curiously low-stakes blockbuster, in effect a filmed Wikipedia page". I hope to honor the great work already done and help deliver on the promise of a Han Solo film. The slipcase cover features a hilarious glimpse of … Scoundrel. [130][131] Deadline Hollywood compared the below-expectations opening to Justice League the previous November, and attributed it to fan negativity toward the concept and the behind-the-scenes problems, as well as competition from Deadpool 2 and Avengers: Infinity War. The hashtag went viral with fans arguing that the film deserved more praise and once again calls were made for a continuation of the story. He would utilize miniature models and built a 3D model of the mountain in the film and blew it up with a variety of firecrackers within a large fish tank built at Pinewood. "I’ve always in my own life referenced the Star Wars films in terms of having the coolest explosions ever, you know, back to Joe Viskocil’s explosions of the Death Star and the way those evolved over time. Kathleen Kennedy would serve as a producer, with Lawrence Kasdan and Jason McGatlin as executive producers;[1] Allison Shearmur and Simon Emanuel also produce. [170][171], On June 20, 2018, Collider claimed that all future anthology films were on hold due to the disappointing financial performance of Solo. ), Lucasfilm and Disney are making their final push in the promotion of the upcoming film. [56][57] In 2012, Lucas began developing a film about a young Solo, and hired veteran Star Wars screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan to write the screenplay. Having anticipated Vos's strategy, Han tries to take the coaxium, but Beckett betrays Vos and escapes with it, taking Chewbacca hostage. [49] Peter Serafinowicz, Maul's original voice actor in The Phantom Menace, was initially brought to record Maul's dialogue, but his vocal performance was ultimately dropped in favor of Witwer's. Characters like him are cheap and plentiful. Find great recommendations for shows like Vikings, Gossip Girl, The Mandalorian, and more, In case you haven't heard, it's a Christmas movie, Plus: A couple of Oscar contenders debut on streaming. 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Han attempts to blackmail Beckett into letting him join the gang, but Beckett has him arrested and thrown into a pit to be fed to a Wookiee prisoner named Chewbacca. Plus, Star Wars: Force Arena launches an update, Qi'ra joins Forces of Destiny, and Lucasfilm's Head of Post Production Pippa Anderson shows us what it takes to bring Solo to the big screen. Thanks to a terrific cast & extraordinary folks behind the camera as well. [99] Post-production wrapped on April 22, 2018. [59] Shortly thereafter, it was reported that Disney was working on a film featuring Solo. Missing here are the sort of plot-related or visual curveballs thrown by Rian Johnson's The Last Jedi or Gareth Edwards with Rogue One. [106] Walt Disney Records released the soundtrack album on May 25. [89][8] The duo were also unhappy when Lawrence Kasdan was brought to the London set, feeling he became a "shadow director". I think a feature, at this point, would be a tough sell". [127] After its first day of pre-sales, Fandango announced the film was the second-best seller of advance tickets in 2018, after Avengers: Infinity War. That busyness, the sense of danger and hustle, feels appropriate for Solo in a way that what's on show in this first trailer simply doesn't." This week on The Star Wars Show, we sit down with the cast of Solo: A Star Wars Story for insights into the new film, a crash course in speaking Wookiee, and more! #Solo @HanSoloStory #SkywalkerRanch Wow. [123] In April 2019, Deadline Hollywood calculated the film lost the studio $76.9 million, when factoring together all expenses and revenues. The scene was not included in the finished film. [8] During the reshoots, actor Michael K. Williams was unable to return to the production, due to a schedule conflict with filming The Red Sea Diving Resort, resulting in his part being redeveloped and recast with Paul Bettany. [63][64] In May 2016, Lawrence Kasdan stated that filming would start in January 2017. "; Howard included his suggestion. Deadline Hollywood noted that it was tracking higher than the previous Star Wars spin-off film, Rogue One (which debuted to $155 million), and had more interest from audiences than the likes of fellow blockbusters Spider-Man: Homecoming and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Update: The full Solo: A Star Wars Story trailer is now online. It was the formidable charisma of Harrison Ford that turned him into a pop culture juggernaut. Solo released in the United States on May 25, 2018, and received generally favorable reviews from critics who praised the film's cast (particularly Ehrenreich and Glover), visuals, musical score, and action sequences, while some criticized its storyline and screenplay. [35] Additionally, it was reported that Thandie Newton was in negotiations to star in the film. Han and Chewbacca volunteer to help him steal another shipment to repay the debt so that Vos will not kill him. We see the origin story of a beloved character as mile-a-minute heists, battles, and...read more. "it seems unlikely that the Solo 2 fans will get the movie they want. They travel to Vos's yacht where Han finds Qi'ra, who has joined Crimson Dawn as Vos's top lieutenant. Able to understand Chewbacca's language, Han persuades him to cooperate to escape. Ce voyage initiatique révèlera la personnalité d’un des héros les … Han and Chewbacca locate Lando and challenge him to a rematch in sabacc, once again wagering the Falcon. Intended as a short meeting, Lucas spent the whole day with the crew. You've worked so hard to fully realize this cool story. [47], Peter Serafinowicz was set to reprise his voice role as Darth Maul and had recorded dialogue during production at Pinewood Studios. [69] Glover was confirmed for Calrissian shortly after,[32] with Clarke cast as the female lead the following month. Directed by Ron Howard. Paul Bettany would be cast to replace Williams, and the character as a whole was reshaped. [97], In March 2018, after it was reported Howard had reshot around 70% of the film, it was announced that Lord and Miller would not challenge for director credit and instead agreed to executive producer credits. The following month, Williams recorded the demos with the Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles at the Newman Scoring Stage. In December 2017, Williams wrote two musical pieces and combined them to create Han's theme. The Falcon, badly damaged, lands on the planet Savareen to process the coaxium. Directed by Ron Howard, produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the second Star Wars anthology film, following Rogue One (2016). Das Spin-off "Solo – A Star Wars Story" bietet solide Action-Unterhaltung. What a movie-making adventure it's been! Of course, some don't actually need a theatrical follow-up. [41] Jon Favreau voices Rio Durant, "a very cool and important alien character" and member of Beckett's crew,[42][43] and Linda Hunt voices Lady Proxima, the serpent-like leader of the gang to which teenage Han and Qi'ra belong. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [71][70] Shameik Moore also auditioned for the role of Calrissian. [86], On June 20, 2017, citing "creative differences", Lucasfilm announced that the directors had left the project with a new director "to be announced soon". "Two weeks later I was flying to London to be in ‘Star Wars‘" Bettany detailed in a May 2018 interview with The Los Angeles Times. Solo A Star Wars Story - Pop culture news, movie, TV, music and gaming reviews. A first attempt of appearance of a kid Han Solo is present during the pre-production of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, showing an early draft of a young that takes part in the battle on Kashyyyk. Hope fans have a blast! The website's critical consensus reads, "A flawed yet fun and fast-paced space adventure, Solo: A Star Wars Story should satisfy newcomers to the saga as well as longtime fans who check their expectations at the theater door. Solo: A Star Wars Story (or simply Solo) is a 2018 American space Western film[14][15] centering on the Star Wars character Han Solo, also featuring his original trilogy co-protagonists Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian. io9 is excited to exclusively debut Mondo's Solo: A Star Wars Story vinyl release art by César Moreno. Memorial Day Opening Now At $103M – Monday Update", "What Were The Biggest Bombs At The 2018 B.O.? Solo: A Star Wars Story ist ein Abenteuerfilm von Ron Howard mit Alden Ehrenreich, Emilia Clarke und Donald Glover. Solo: A Star Wars Story ACTION Young Han Solo finds adventure when he joins forces with a gang of galactic smugglers and a 190-year-old Wookie named Chewbacca. [142] It went on to open to just $65 million internationally and $147.5 million worldwide. [22] Miller called casting the role one of "the hardest casting challenges of all time", adding that they "saw over 3,000 people for the part". 2. Watch Solo: A Star Wars Story movie trailer and get the latest cast info, photos, movie review and more on TVGuide.com. The film earned $393.2 million on a reported production budget of $275 million, shelving plans for a planned follow-up, despite Ehrenreich having signed a contract to appear in two additional films. [186][187], "Solo (2018 film)" redirects here. [148] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A−" on an A+ to F scale, while PostTrak reported filmgoers gave it an 89% overall positive score and a 73% "definite recommend". Die Antwort liefert "Solo: A Star Wars Story", der Free-TV-Premiere feiert. General Mills TV Spot, 'Solo: A Star Wars Story: No Running' Submissions should come only from the actors themselves, their parent/legal guardian or casting agency. Enfys arrives, having tracked the team from Vandor, and Lando leaves in the Falcon, deserting everyone else. Lead designer James Clyne described adding an escape pod to the front of the ship as solving a curiosity he had as a boy as to why the Falcon had that design. After Lucas sold his company to Disney in 2012, Kasdan was hired to help finish the script for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, leaving his son Jonathan Kasdan in charge of writing Solo until his return. Recasting him is akin to recasting Indiana Jones - it’s a cinematic cardinal sin". After reaching Kessel in the Falcon and infiltrating the mine, Lando's droid co-pilot L3-37 instigates a slave revolt. The film explores the early adventures of Han Solo and Chewbacca, who join a heist within the criminal underworld 10 years prior to the events of Star Wars. "[93] Howard was expected to arrive in London on June 26 to complete filming. Disney stated they were investigating the alleged plagiarism and that the Solo posters had been produced by an outside vendor. They would be happy with a Disney+ series that didn't even necessarily include Han Solo, but instead focused on the criminal organization being run by Qi'ra". A series of new TV spots have been released over the past few days, mostly featuring footage we've seen in other trailers and TV spots however, each of which includes a couple of new shots from the film. [58], In February 2013, Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed the development of two Star Wars standalone films, one written by Lawrence Kasdan. This allowed the actors to have a visual reference for the scene. [150] Michael Rechtshaffen of The Hollywood Reporter praised the cast and production values but felt the film as a whole felt too safe, writing, "while Ehrenreich's Solo proves adept at maneuvering the Millennium Falcon out of some tight spots, the picture itself follows a safely predictable course. [146], Ron Howard said that original Han Solo actor Harrison Ford saw the film twice and spoke positively about it and Ehrenreich's performance. [166], Ron Howard said that while no sequel was in development, it was up to the fans to decide. [12] With an estimated production budget of $275 million,[11] the film needed to gross at least $500 million worldwide to break even. In theaters May 25. Lucasfilm also felt the directors were encouraging too much improvisation from the actors, which was believed to be "shifting the story off-course" from the Kasdans' script. They bribe an Imperial officer with stolen starship fuel, known as coaxium, for passage on a transport, but Qi'ra is captured before she can board. [100], The visual effects were provided by Industrial Light & Magic, Hybride and Blind LTD and Supervised by Nigel Sumner, Julian Foddy, Greg Kegel, Joseph Kasparian, Francois Lambert, Andrew Booth, Rob Bredow and Patrick Tubach with the help of Jellyfish Pictures, Raynault VFX, Lola VFX and Nvizage. [72], In early January 2017, Woody Harrelson was revealed to be in negotiations to portray Han Solo's mentor,[73] and was confirmed to be appearing in the film shortly after. [128] At the week of its release, projections had the film making $135–170 million over the four-day frame, with Disney predicting a $130–150 million debut. Graeme McMillan of The Hollywood Reporter criticized the trailer as "dull", and compared it negatively to the look of Rogue One, opining that the visuals "should be the hive of scum and villainy of the Cantina of the very first movie, filled with colorful aliens and things happening all over the place. Han suggests a risky plan to steal unrefined coaxium from the mines on Kessel; Vos approves but insists that Qi'ra accompany the team. [129], The film opened in 4,381 theaters, the ninth-highest total ever, including 3,300 3D locations and 400 IMAX screens.