Lando’s story is one of foresight, sacrifice, bravery, and promise – not betrayal.
In this series, I offer alternative perspectives on classical interpretations of the Star Wars mythos.
A long-standing attribute of Lando Calrissian’s story among Star Wars fans is his betrayal at Cloud City. For most, there isn’t a lot up for debate regarding this aspect of The Empire Strikes Back.Certainly,…
GBN Daily Drop: The Empire Strikes “Black” with Lando Calrissian 42 Years Ago, Making Sci-Fi Film History (LISTEN)
GBN Daily Drop: The Empire Strikes “Black” with Lando Calrissian 42 Years Ago, Making Sci-Fi Film History (LISTEN)
by Lori Lakin Hutcherson (@lakinhutcherson) History was made 42 years ago in May 1980 when the burgeoning Star Wars franchise added the character of Lando Calrissian to its universe played by 1970s heartthrob Billy Dee Williams. To read about it and see links to sources, read on. To hear about it, press PLAY:
Hot Toy figures Lando Calrissian™ Sixth Scale Figure by Hot Toys from www.sideshow.com/ with a repainted and restyled Diana Ross by artist Noel Cruz in a Blouse, Skirt and boots by the amazingly creative Ryan Liang of SHANTOMMO on line at shantommo.com/.
The Chosen One by Farrah Fawcett Via Flickr: Uhura finds herself in an alternate NATIVITY with a slew of STAR WARS characters on a special episode of STAR TREK: The Christmas Movie! STAR TREK diorama by (now retired) Ken Haseltine of Regent Miniatures. Nichelle Nichols as Uhura ushered in Star Trek from Desilu Studios that began the enormous Star Trek Chain of creator Gene Rodenberry. Nichelle is repainted and restyled by Noel Cruz of ncruz.comformyfarrah.com. Manicured french tip hands by Pure Icon Paris www.ebay.com/usr/pure-icon-paris. Hot Toy figures (The Mandalorian and The Child (Deluxe, C-3PO, R2-D2, BB-8, Billy Dee Williams Jr. as Lando Calrissian), from www.sideshow.com/ Ken’s dioramas are featured in the 1Sixth Winter Hardbound Edition available in Hardback/imagewrap or paperback cover. Also as a PDF or eBook. Order here: www.blurb.com/b/9320555-1sixtheBook:www.blurb.com/b/9320555-1sixth?ebook=690084 Photos by Steve McKinnis of stevemckinnis.com
