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Uncovering Curiosities: John Spira’s ELSTREE 1976

Elstree 1976 isn’t a film about the making of Star Wars. John Spira’s 2015 documentary plays like a High School reunion film. It’s a look at the past and a catch-up with some of the supporting actors and extras who played a part in George [...]

April 4, 2021

Darth Vader Actor David Prowse Dies Aged 85

David Prowse, the former bodybuilder who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died at the age of 85. The English-born Prowse embodied the physical presence of Vader and the voice was provided by James Earl Jones. Prowse also [...]

November 29, 2020

Behind The Scenes Of STAR WARS: Vader, Tarkin And Skywalker Just Hanging Out

Behind-the-scenes images from classic movies are always worth a look. Here’s David Prowse (Darth Vader) and Peter Cushing (Grand Moff Tarkin) on the set of 1977’s Star Wars: A New Hope hanging out with an off-duty Mark Hamill (Luke [...]

November 28, 2018

DVD Review: ELSTREE 1976 Offers An Intriguing Look At The Making Of Star Wars

Elstree 1976 isn’t a film about the making of Star Wars. John Spira’s documentary plays like a High School reunion film. It’s a look at the past and a catch-up with some of the supporting actors and extras who played a part in George Lucas’ [...]

November 21, 2016