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The painting that introduced 'Star Wars' to the world fetches $3.9 mil. at auction - The Korea Times
49+ min ago (481+ words) This image provided by Heritage Auctions shows artwork by Tom Jung created for the 1977 movie "Star Wars." AP-Yonhap The painting that introduced "Star Wars" to the world nearly 50 years ago " and was reproduced in an iconic movie poster " sold at auction on Wednesday for $3.875 million. The acrylic and airbrush painting by the artist and movie poster designer Tom Jung first appeared in newspaper advertisements on May 13, 1977, a little less than two weeks before the space epic created by George Lucas opened. It also adorned billboards, magazine ads and theater programs. "For most of America, this was the first time they got a glimpse of the galaxy far, far away," said Charles Epting, the director of pop culture and historical consignments at Heritage Auctions. "Star Wars" producer Gary Kurtz kept the original painting and hung it on his office wall before…...
Alex De Campi & Neil Edwards' Rogue Trooper Ahead Of Duncan Jones Film
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (545+ words) Next year, Duncan Jones' animated Rogue Trooper movie is set for release, based on the 2000AD character created by Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons in 1981. And Rebellion are timing the release of Rogue Trooper: Ghost Patrol collection written by Duncan Jones' collaborator on the Moon sequels and former Bleeding Cool columnist Alex De Campi, [] - Alex De Campi & Neil Edwards' Rogue Trooper Ahead Of Duncan Jones Film Posted in: Comics, Rebellion / 2000AD | Tagged: alex de campi, duncan jones, Neil Edwards, rogue trooper Alex De Campi and Neil Edwards' Rogue Trooper: Ghost Patrol is scheduled ahead of Duncan Jones' Rogue Trooper film for 2026 - Rogue Trooper: Ghost Patrol launches ahead of the 2026 Duncan Jones animated Rogue Trooper film. - Written by Alex De Campi and illustrated by Neil Edwards, with cover art by co-creator Dave Gibbons. - Ghost Patrol serves as a fresh entry point, exploring the…...
The painting that introduced 'Star Wars' to the world fetches $3.9M at auction - The Korea Times
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (481+ words) This image provided by Heritage Auctions shows artwork by Tom Jung created for the 1977 movie "Star Wars." AP-Yonhap The painting that introduced "Star Wars" to the world nearly 50 years ago " and was reproduced in an iconic movie poster " sold at auction on Wednesday for $3.875 million. The acrylic and airbrush painting by the artist and movie poster designer Tom Jung first appeared in newspaper advertisements on May 13, 1977, a little less than two weeks before the space epic created by George Lucas opened. It also adorned billboards, magazine ads and theater programs. "For most of America, this was the first time they got a glimpse of the galaxy far, far away," said Charles Epting, the director of pop culture and historical consignments at Heritage Auctions. "Star Wars" producer Gary Kurtz kept the original painting and hung it on his office wall before…...
The painting that introduced 'Star Wars' to the world fetches $3.9M at auction
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (461+ words) The painting that introduced "Star Wars" to the world nearly 50 years ago " and was reproduced in an iconic movie poster " sold at auction on Wednesday for $3.875 million. The acrylic and airbrush painting by the artist and movie poster designer Tom Jung first appeared in newspaper advertisements on May 13, 1977, a little less than two weeks before the space epic created by George Lucas opened. It also adorned billboards, magazine ads and theater programs. "For most of America, this was the first time they got a glimpse of the galaxy far, far away," said Charles Epting, the director of pop culture and historical consignments at Heritage Auctions. "Star Wars" producer Gary Kurtz kept the original painting and hung it on his office wall before passing it down to his daughter. The Kurtz family later put the work up for sale at the…...
Painting that introduced 'Star Wars' to the world fetches $3.9M at auction
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (482+ words) The painting that introduced the movie "Star Wars" to the world nearly 50 years ago sold at auction for $3.875 million The painting that introduced "Star Wars" to the world nearly 50 years ago " and was reproduced in an iconic movie poster " sold at auction on Wednesday for $3.875 million. The acrylic and airbrush painting by the artist and movie poster designer Tom Jung first appeared in newspaper advertisements on May 13, 1977, a little less than two weeks before the space epic created by George Lucas opened. It also adorned billboards, magazine ads and theater programs. "For most of America, this was the first time they got a glimpse of the galaxy far, far away," said Charles Epting, the director of pop culture and historical consignments at Heritage Auctions. "Star Wars" producer Gary Kurtz kept the original painting and hung it on his office wall…...
La pintura que presentó “Star Wars” al mundo se vende por $3,9 millones en una subasta
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (534+ words) La pintura que present" "Star Wars" al mundo hace casi 50 a'os "y que fue reproducida en un ic"nico cartel de la pel'cula" se vendi" el mi'rcoles en una subasta por 3.875 millones de d"lares. La obra en acr'lico y aer"grafo del artista y dise'ador de carteles cinematogr'ficos Tom Jung apareci" por primera vez en anuncios de peri"dicos el 13 de mayo de 1977, poco menos de dos semanas antes del estreno de la 'pica cinta espacial creada por George Lucas. Tambi'n adorn" vallas publicitarias, anuncios de revistas y programas de teatro. "Para la mayor parte de Estados Unidos, esta fue la primera vez que vislumbraron la galaxia muy, muy lejana", declar" Charles Epting, director de consignaciones de cultura pop e hist"ricas en Heritage Auctions. Gary Kurtz, productor de "Star Wars", conserv" la pintura original y la colg" en…...
Original 'Star Wars' painting fetches record-breaking price
4+ hour, 46+ min ago (460+ words) The painting that introduced "Star Wars" to the world nearly 50 years ago " and was reproduced in an iconic movie poster " sold at auction on Wednesday for $3.875 million. The acrylic and airbrush painting by the artist and movie poster designer Tom Jung first appeared in newspaper advertisements on May 13, 1977, a little less than two weeks before the space epic created by George Lucas opened. It also adorned billboards, magazine ads and theater programs. "For most of America, this was the first time they got a glimpse of the galaxy far, far away," said Charles Epting, the director of pop culture and historical consignments at Heritage Auctions. "Star Wars" producer Gary Kurtz kept the original painting and hung it on his office wall before passing it down to his daughter. The Kurtz family later put the work up for sale at the…...
Painting behind first Star Wars posters sells at auction for $3.8 million
5+ hour ago (54+ words) The painting that introduced the movie "Star Wars" to the world nearly 50 years ago sold at auction for $3.875 million. The painting that introduced the movie "Star Wars" to the world nearly 50 years ago sold at auction for $3.875 million. Painting behind first Star Wars posters sells at auction for $3.8 million...
Painting that introduced Star Wars fetches $US3.9m
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (335+ words) The painting that introduced Star Wars to the world nearly 50 years ago - and was reproduced in an iconic movie poster - has sold at auction for $US3.87 million ($A5.83 million). The acrylic and airbrush painting by the artist and movie poster designer Tom Jung first appeared in newspaper advertisements on May 13, 1977, a little less than two weeks before the space epic created by George Lucas opened. It also adorned billboards, magazine ads and theater programs. "For most of America, this was the first time they got a glimpse of the galaxy far, far away," said Charles Epting, the director of pop culture and historical consignments at Heritage Auctions. Star Wars producer Gary Kurtz kept the original painting and hung it on his office wall before passing it down to his daughter. The Kurtz family later put the work up for sale at the…...
Idris Elba Turned Down Steven Spielberg's Slave Film With Nudity Clause: 'It's About Principles"
6+ hour, 37+ min ago (666+ words) At the Red Sea International Film Festival, Idris Elba reminisced turning down Steven Spielberg as the role he was given didn't align with his 'principles' as a Black person. Idris Elba may have shattered the glass ceiling for African-origin actors and rose to eminence with a host of acclaimed performances over the years, earning a Golden Globe in 2011, but his journey hasn't been a cakewalk. Being a Black actor comes with racial stereotyping and to stay away from it, he rejected big-ticket productions. At the ongoing Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, he reminisced about turning down Steven Spielberg, as the role he was given didn't align with his "principles' as a Black person. Idris said, "My agent Roger, who I've known for a long time now, and I had made a pact that we don't want to play…...