During the pre-conference show the actor who is best known to Star Wars fans for playing the legendary Han Solo took to the stage to reveal the first image from the new James Mangold directed movie.
He was also there to say happy 90th birthday to composer John Williams who was on hand with an orchestra, the legendary composer is not only responsible for composing the Star Wars theme but also the theme for Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), the first movie to feature the Indiana Jones character.
The fifth movie in the series is set for a June 30th 2023 release, it is directed by James Mangold who takes over from series director Steven Spielberg, and Harrison Ford reprises his role as the title character.
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