'SOLO': LATEST NEWS (MAY 2018 - WEEK 2)

"The summer belongs to Solo!" And it's starting to look like it, too!

Visual Material:

Featurette:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCHtxAY74mM

Latest spots

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gT5SMD8ZcI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDmgCnzd_-I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r7Ng97Xqf4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYlAtxTRNrY

International TV spot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5xaAQR_9D8

IMAX clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_Pxl7IblYU

A look at the upcoming John Powell soundtrack listing for Solo.

Compilation clip footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM31qw3MbGk

Paul Bettany on story secrecy:
http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/paul-bettany-compares-the-insane-secrecy-on-the-solo-and-infinity-war-sets

Donald Glover interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQSuMJ8CMcg

Joonas interview:
http://ew.com/movies/2018/05/14/solo-a-star-wars-story-chewbacca-joonas-suotamo/

The cast at the US press conference/

Latest news:

US press conference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPefTc_CpbQ

Beyond Solo: Harrison and Alden meet again!

Ford and Ehrenreich:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn10tKOuhYQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn10tKOuhYQ

Ehrenreich talks to ET:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQNpxHIh7a4

Cast and main crew at Cannes. Image: Ron Howard/TWITTER.

Obnoxious interviewer alert with various cast members:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB3wZqqh1eU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh75aeCUAG4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mbLf_dwjbI

EPISODE VII: COLLECTED FOOTAGE

Hugh Fleming's terrific poster art given to Australian fans last week.

STAR WARS AFICIONADO will be proudly attending the red carpet and screening of the European premiere of THE FORCE AWAKENS tonight. Our spoiler-free first review will follow soon after (followed by a more detailed one by January 1st), as "The Saga Continues..."

To get this incredible worldwide fan base launched into that final adrenaline shot of excitement, how about a look back at the vast array of trailers, interviews and other bits of related footage for THE FORCE AWAKENS that have been revealed so far (of which some important scenes presented haven't made it into the finished movie)...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official Teaser - YouTube
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official Teaser #2 - YouTube
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer (Official) - YouTube
Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Made GREAT in Britain – Industry Trust Trailer | Official HD - YouTube
Star Wars: The Force Awakens “Legacy” Featurette (Comic Con Experience, Brazil) - YouTube
Star Wars Force Awakens ABC TV Spot - YouTube
Star Wars: The Force Awakens 60 Second TV Spot - YouTube
STAR WARS EPISODE 7 Trailer Teaser (2015) The Force Awakens - YouTube
Star Wars: The Force Awakens TV Spot - Finn - YouTube
Star Wars Episode 7 (VII): The Force Awakens Official Teaser Trailer 3: Kylo Ren vs Finn - YouTube
Star Wars Episode VII - The Force Awakens | official teaser trailer (2015) J.J. Abrams - YouTube
Star Wars Episode 7 (VII): The Force Awakens Official Teaser Trailer 3 (Monday Night Football) - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TV Spot #1 (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube

US billboard ads for our main characters.

Star Wars 7: The Force Awakens New TV Spot #2 (2015) J.J. Abrams - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TV Spot #5 (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TV Spot #17 (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS International Trailer #2 (HD) 2015 - YouTube
The Force Awakens TV Spot "All The Way" - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Official TV Spot #1 (2015) - YouTube
Star Wars: The Force Awakens 60 Second TV Spot - YouTube
The Force Awakens TV Spot 5 HD - YouTube
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Finn TV Spot (Official) - YouTube
Star Wars: The Force Awakens “Rhythm” :15 TV Spot (Official) - YouTube
Star Wars The Force Awakens | TV spot #7 (2015) J.J. Abrams - YouTube

The great cover of the free London magazine SHORTLIST.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TV Spot #9 (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TV Spot #8 (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Extended TV Spot #12 (2015) - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TV Spot - I Can Handle Myself (2015) - YouTube
Star Wars The Force Awakens Disney Channel Exclusive Special New Foootage 11 29 15 - YouTube
Star Wars The Force Awakens C-3PO & R2-D2 meet BB-8 | official O2 Priority contest - YouTube
Star Wars Force Awakens Combined Supercut Trailer - Includes Korea and Japan Trailers US TV Teaser - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Promo Clip - Rey's Adventure (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube
Star Wars The Force Awakens Disney Channel Exclusive Special New Foootage 11 29 15 - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Promo Clip - Rey's Adventure (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube
Disney Channel Force Awakens Preview - BB 8 - YouTube
Harrison Ford talks 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' on Good Morning America (Dec 1st, 2015) - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS International TV Spot #15 (2015) - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Featurette - Rey (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube

Superb IMAX poster art by Dan Mumford for the release.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TV Spot #18 (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TV Spot #22 (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Promo Clip - BB-8 And Rey (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube
J.J. Abrams opens up about 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' on Good Morning America (Nov 30th, 2015) - YouTube
Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Comic-Con 2015 Reel - YouTube
Star Wars The Force Awakens Disney XD Special - YouTube
STAR WARS: The Force Awaken Music Video Trailer (EXO - LIGHTSABER) - YouTube
Star Wars: Jeep Renegade commercial - YouTube
Star Wars The Force Awakens Final Epic Trailer (New Footage) - YouTube
Star Wars The Force Awakens : new shots of BB-8 ; Boyega and Ridley's training - YouTube
John Boyega and Daisy Ridley talk 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' on Good Morning America - YouTube
Star Wars The Force Awakens Opens This Friday - YouTube
Adam Driver Talks About Kylo Ren From Star Wars: The Force Awakens With Jimmy Fallon! | Making Star Wars
Mark Hamill Goes Undercover as a Stormtrooper on Hollywood Blvd - YouTube
Oscar Isaac Discusses Role in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Featurette - IMAX (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube

EPISODE VII: NINE (UK) DAYS TO GO!

Latest TV spots and featurettes:

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TV Spot #18 (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TV Spot - I Can Handle Myself (2015) - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Promo Clip - Destiny (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS International TV Spot #15 (2015) - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Behind the Scenes Featurette - Rey (2015) - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Featurette - Rey (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TV Spot #17 (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube

Daisy Ridley talks 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' on Live! with Kelly and Michael - YouTube

Star Wars The Force Awakens Press Conference - Harrison Ford, John Boyega, Gwendoline Christie - YouTube
Star Wars The Force Awakens Press Conference - Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, JJ Abrams - YouTube

The Falcon takes flight again!

Latest EPISODE VII and sequel news:

Here’s What George Lucas Thinks Of Star Wars 7
BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Daisy Ridley's a Force for the future - polite, genuinely curious, with a ready laugh | Daily Mail Online
Secrets of the Millennium Falcon: An EW 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' video | EW.com
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Worldwide Release Date Guide - Hollywood Reporter
New Star Wars plot cloaked in unprecedented secrecy | Daily Mail Online
Billie Lourd briefly talks about 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' on Live! with Kelly and Michael - YouTube
C-3PO Speaks: Man Behind 'Star Wars' Droid on 'The Force Awakens' | Rolling Stone
Video: Harrison Ford was delightful on Jimmy Fallon last night | Club Jade
New Story Details for Star Wars: The Force Awakens Emerge - IGN
Star Wars: 'No pressure' for UK duo John Boyega and Daisy Ridley - BBC News
http://makingstarwars.net/2015/12/adam-driver-talks-about-kylo-ren-from-star-wars-the-force-awakens-with-jimmy-fallon/

Lupita has her Star Wars role cut down | The Sun |Showbiz|Bizarre
Mark Hamill Goes Undercover as a Stormtrooper on Hollywood Blvd - YouTube
'The Force Awakens': J.J. Abrams, Cast Talk 'Star Wars' and Reveal Characters Not in Movie - Hollywood Reporter
Did the Star Wars prequels give away 'The Force Awakens' mysterious villain years ago?
George Lucas to Attend 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Premiere: "He Really Liked It" (Exclusive) - Hollywood Reporter
Carrie Fisher on 'Star Wars' Return: "I'm a Female in Hollywood; They Don't Have to Ask You to Work at [My] Age" - Hollywood Reporter
New 'Force Awakens' Aliens Teased in 'Star Wars: Commander' Game Trailer - Hollywood Reporter
C-3PO Speaks: Man Behind 'Star Wars' Droid on 'The Force Awakens' | Rolling Stone
Daisy Ridley Star Wars The Force Awakens Interview
Daisy Ridley talks about her Star Wars audition on The Tonight Show | Daily Mail Online
New Press Junket Interviews With The Cast Of Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Making Star Wars
Harrison Ford Either Made a Mistake or Revealed a Big 'Star Wars' Spoiler on Twitter - HollywoodReporter

John Boyega Talks 'The Force Awakens' With AOL | The Star Wars Underworld
LA Times - Star Wars screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan on the past, present and future of 'Star Wars'
More 'The Force Awakens' Action Figures Reveal New Characters | The Star Wars Underworld
RUMOR: Are These Some Of Ladies Lucasfilm Is Meeting For To Direct Future 'Star Wars' Films? - Omega Underground
John Boyega Talks to People Magazine About 'The Force Awakens' | The Star Wars Underworld
Star Wars Force Awakens press conference recap | EW.com
LA Times
Star Wars: 'No nostalgia' for Harrison Ford - BBC News
Star Wars The Force Awakens: Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie Star : People.com
What we learned at the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' press conference (pictures) - CNET

Why It’s Surprisingly Hard to Preserve a Star Wars Stormtrooper Suit | Vanity Fair
Epicstream
Star Wars' J.J. Abrams shuts down rumors of a post-credit scene | Daily Mail Online
Lawrence Kasdan Reveals That Captain Phasma Was Originally a Male Character | The Star Wars Underworld
Star Wars 7 Rated 12A In The UK - Yahoo Movies UK
Christopher Lee’s niece Dame Harriet Mary Walter cast in Star Wars: The Force Awakens? | Making Star Wars
Has JJ Abrams abandoned Force logic for the new Star Wars movie? | Film | The Guardian
New 'The Force Awakens' Images Surface | The Star Wars Underworld
Secrets of Rey's speeder: An EW 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' video | EW.com

EPISODE VII: LATEST IMAGES (2)

Dedicated to the cause of the First Order!

SPOILERS ALERT! More THE FORCE AWAKENS trailers are arriving on the televisual airwaves. Here's a screenshot collection to enjoy!

A pensive Rey on Jakku.

The Falcon prepares for First Order entanglements!

Rey takes the helm!

Finn admires her piloting skills during some tense flying!

Maz Kanata's pirate castle takes a beating.

Kylo Ren admires the destruction.

Our first glimpse of Jessika Pava as Resistance fighter pilot Blue Three.

The return of Sullustan pilot Nien Nunb!

The Resistance X-wing's bring tidal power to the battle!

A Stormtrooper brings his weapon to bear on Finn...

... but soon discovers he's picked the wrong hero to fight against!

First major clip: STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Movie Clip #1 - Escape (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube

Old and new droids meet:
Star Wars The Force Awakens C-3PO & R2-D2 meet BB-8 | official O2 Priority contest - YouTube

The new UK advert for the 02 phone service.

Latest trailers:

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Finn TV Spot (Official) - YouTube
The Force Awakens TV Spot 5 HD - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TV Spot #9 (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube
Star Wars The Force Awakens | TV spot #7 (2015) J.J. Abrams - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TV Spot #9 (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS TV Spot #8 (2015) Epic Space Opera Movie HD - YouTube

Tsuneo Sanda's gorgeous new art for EPISODE VII.

More online news:

JJ Abrams Has Finished Star Wars: The Force Awakens And It’s Already Been Screened - Yahoo Movies UK
Google launches Star Wars promo for The Force Awakens | EW.com
2015 American Music Awards - John Williams Tribute - YouTube
Star Wars exclusive: new image of Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren | News | Movies - Empire
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’: Jon Hamm, Emma Stone, and More Audition for Roles on SNL - The Daily Beast
Mark Hamill on Luke Skywalker from Star Wars: The Force Awakens for Famous Monsters! | Making Star Wars
Star Wars Secrets: Mark Hamill Talks About The Force Awakens
Mark Hamill on returning to the role of Luke Skywalker | News | Movies - Empire
Removed: Maz Kanata revealed in Disney Channel Star Wars: The Force Awakens TV spot! | Making Star Wars
The folly of Empire: how Star Wars menaced Hollywood | Film | The Guardian

Keep checking out AFICIONADO for the best in EPISODE VII updates...

EPISODE VII: ABC TV SPOT TRAILER AND IMAGES

"You may need this..."

The latest commercial: Star Wars Force Awakens ABC TV Spot - YouTube

Some more imagery...

A little bit of bother in the Finalizer's fighter bay!

Poe and Fin escape!

Finn on Jakku.

Incoming aerial bombardment!

Explosion!

The pursuit of the Falcon.

First Order TIE's move in.

A new discovery for Rey and BB-8.

In the Resistance command centre. 

Poe Dameron's fighter peels off.

Finn fights back!

As Chewie recovers, Han provides supporting fire!

EPISODE VII: THE LATEST TV SPOT (1)

The Millennium Falcon makes an epic departure. Or is it a crash-landing?!

A new potential spoiler-packed US TV trailer has arrived. More stunning footage filtering through.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Official TV Spot #1 (2015) - YouTube

Rey and BB-8 have a sense for danger!

Han and his squad arrive at Starkiller base.

Black Squadron's most challenging battle yet!

Poe Dameron locks on target!

The Falcon travels to the realm of Maz Kanata and her pirate protectors.

A score to settle!

But is Kylo Ren too powerful?

Trailer, and thanks, to Star Wars Sourcebooks