Ok, so I kn
ow its not the most original title (seeing as its been used as the opening to some six films now...) but anyway, today I went with my friend Jude to see "Star Wars The Exhibition" at County Hall. I've been working real hard lately (yes, get your violin out, cue sob-story music) and decided to take a bit of time off from marking and go check out the exhibition. It was absolutely amazing, I'm so pleased I went.
ow its not the most original title (seeing as its been used as the opening to some six films now...) but anyway, today I went with my friend Jude to see "Star Wars The Exhibition" at County Hall. I've been working real hard lately (yes, get your violin out, cue sob-story music) and decided to take a bit of time off from marking and go check out the exhibition. It was absolutely amazing, I'm so pleased I went.The exhibition kicks off celebrations of the 30th anniversary of Star Wars (boy do I feel old now - although not as old as Jude, who remembers seeing the original movie at the cinema - me, I was only 5 at the time) and features original film props, models, art, vehicles and costumes from the entire Star Wars saga. The other really cool thing they have there is a Jedi school, where they dress you up in Jedi kit, give you quick training on how to use a lightsabre and then, with the green screen technique, they put yo
u in the movie (how cool is that? you know I really wanted to do this hey - but the queues were too long - and full of little kids - major embarrassment). For £3 you can buy a DVD of your starring moment.
u in the movie (how cool is that? you know I really wanted to do this hey - but the queues were too long - and full of little kids - major embarrassment). For £3 you can buy a DVD of your starring moment.I was pleased that the exhibition didn't just feature stuff from Episodes 1-3 (because lets face it, they are nowhere near the calibre of the original movies - at a push you could rank bits of Episode 3 up there, but the others? yeah right). It was really good to see some of the original planning drawings, mock ups and models. My favourite was Yoda (he looks like he's in a fishbowl though). Although I was surprised at how big R2D2 actually is too...
Anyway, it was an interesting exhibition and I really enjoyed it. Here are some pics:
The date on this concept drawing of Hoth is July 1978!
Jude will kill me for putting on this picture of him and Han Solo! 
Anakin's podracer
