This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Sweet Video Shows 'Star Wars' Imperial Forces Invading Los Angeles
While we're awaiting the release of the next installment of Star Wars in December, we have something to tide us over in the meantime. There's a neat video out that shows Imperial Forces invading Los Angeles and blasting our landmarks.
Visual artist Kaipo Jones dropped his "Star Wars: Invasion Los Angeles" YouTube video today, and it's full of TIE Fighters, AT-ATs and AT-STs wreaking havoc on the Queen Mary, Santa Monica Pier and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. There's an especially great blow-up scene at the 1:05-minute mark that we enjoyed. Even an Imperial Shuttle, Star Destroyer and the second Death Star make appearances in this clip.
Jones also added 25 Easter eggs throughout his video, so see if you can spot them all. They include C-3PO and R2-D2, Disney characters and even Where's Waldo hidden in different parts of this dark Los Angeles world he's created. Jones talks about the Easter eggs you can find in the video below:
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is scheduled to hit theaters on Dec. 18.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
