The Mos Eisley Cantina was one of George Lucas’ most ground-breaking visions in the 1977 release of Star Wars. This seedy bar of outlaws was a nod to the saloon scenes from Westerns, but populated with a wide range of alien species to set it in a galaxy far, far away. The cantina scenes were originally shot at Elstree Studios outside of London, but Lucas was dissatisfied with the original shoot and the limited range of characters, so the cantina was reshot in Los Angeles in early 1977; footage from both shoots was seamlessly combined in the version we see onscreen.
Treasures from the Cantina: Collecting Scum & Villainy!
Happy Life Day—For the 36th Time; Now Go Out and Collect Something!
Yep! We're giving a shout-out to the sadly misguided Star Wars Holiday Special. Why? Because as fans of all things Star Wars, we think every aspect of that faraway galaxy is worthy of some love, even if that means tough love. And with the Holiday Special turning 36 today, we thought it deserved a bit of charitable coverage, seeing as how it’s responsible for one more holiday on the Star Wars calendar: Life Day, a sort of saga analog to a combination of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Mystery Solved! A Tale of Snow-Swept Chewbacca, Bantha Tracks and Me
A long time ago from an Indiana farmhouse really far away, I joined the Official Star Wars Fan Club. I remember being concerned that galactic deliveries wouldn’t find their way to our Rural Route address, but my Mom assured me that if it truly was the “Official” Star Wars fan club not to worry.
Kenner ‘Luke Endor’ Large-Size Action Figure Used in Making ‘Jedi’
Rancho Obi-Wan Hosts First Wedding Reception
The museum at Rancho Obi-Wan recently hosted its first wedding reception, with guests dining in splendor with a catered meal set up in front of the Art Gallery and under the watchful gaze of a giant Darth Vader.
Rancho Obi-Wan Featured on My Family Recipe Rocks
Did you catch Rancho Obi-Wan on Disney XD's Fandom version of My Family Recipe Rocks with Joey Fatone? Joey and crew were here in May to film the episode. Here is a video snippet from Entertainment Weekly and a short article from Parade. And here are the links to the recipes that were featured so you can run home and make some for yourself. Enjoy!