Star Wars Bits: ‘Attack Squadrons’ And ‘1313’ Video Games, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tons Of New Art Work
This edition ofStar WarsBits is all about the visuals. There’s art, video games, and the jawline of Benedict Cumberbatch. Below read about the following.
Months beforeBenedict Cumberbatchwas rumored to be a part ofStar Wars Episode VII, weran an article where he was quotedtalking about lobbyingJ.J. Abramsfor a part in the film. He was joking about getting a role as a light saber, andComic Bookreports that on a recent episode ofConan, Cumberbatch went back to that story. Here it is again:
I just sort of would leave casual messages on his phone as a light saber. I thought he thought he was getting bad cell reception or something. Then, I evenwent on a chat showand auditioned for Chewbacca. I sat next to Harrison Ford and did my audition.
Back toStar Warsvideo games,Comic Book Moviefound the full E3 demo forStar Wars 1313online. This was an older version of the game but a lot of this footage has never been seen before. (And may never be seen again; while the game could get new life at an outside studio after the closure of LucasArts, it might not look like this.)
TheLtd. Art Galleryin Seattle just closed their annual annualStar Warsthemed art show but, thanks to the magic of the internet, we can still check it outon their website. Here is just a small sampling of the awesome pieces. Head to the previous link to see them all.
Two other sites have very interesting and unique takes on theStar Warstrilogy as art as well. First, Acme Direct has a super cool “Arcade” series byChristian Slade. you’re able to read about all of these arcade game inspired prints, and buy them,at this link.
Then,Blurppywrites aboutMicro Zett’s impressive, minimalist take on theStar WarsTrilogy.You can buy them here.
