#hothstrikesback

https://youtu.be/0wEf-vWejug Here on the site, on Fantha Tracks TV and Radio and our social media feeds we've been posting coverage of our trip to Finse in Norway for Hoth Strikes Back, and earlier this week Mark appeared on the 454th episode of Skywalking Through Neverland to discuss the trip and reveal a few nuggets from their excellent adventure. Crawl out of that tauntaun, grab a cup of warm blue milk, and settle in for exciting stories about vacationing on the ice world of Hoth! On March 5, 1979, principal photography began in Finse, Norway for THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. Mark Newbold of Fantha Tracks visited these icy plains. He stood on the grounds where Luke Skywalker was attacked by a wampa, he walked the snowy terrain where the great AT-AT battle took place, and he got to play in the snow with Darth Vader and his Imperial troops. Here he shares his stories and some amazing pictures. https://youtu.be/DxnUGtRbpMY?feature=shared [amazon box="0593597958"]

Hoth Strikes Back 2024 is just over a week away and Fantha Tracks will once again be returning to the icy wastes of Hoth - aka Finse in Norway - to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the filming of The Empire Strikes Back, and not only are we planning on covering every aspect of the event as well as heading out to some incredible locations, but we're also involved in some of the programming across the weekend. From 10.30am - 11.30am on Saturday, Fantha Tracks present How The Empire Struck Finse, a look at the legendary Hoth shoot for Empire, and from 16.00pm - 17.30pm we'll be steering the Film Crew Panel Q&A and original film crew patch raffle.  [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" ids="157106,157107,157108,157109"] It's going to be an amazing weekend, and you can follow our progress on our social media feeds and on both Fantha Tracks Radio and Fantha Tracks TV. To give you an idea of what's in store, check out our adventures back in 2018 when we last visited the Finse 1222 Hotel. https://youtu.be/Eua41AHVhkY [amazon box="0593597958"]

Five years ago, not long after we'd launched as a site, Fantha Trackers Brian Cameron, Matt Booker, Richard Hutchinson, myself and our pal James Floyd travelled to Norway to visit the iconic Finse 1222 hotel and tour a number of iconic filming locations. It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip....until it wasn't. Fantha Tracks will return to Finse for Hoth Strikes Back over the weekend of 23rd - 25th February 2024, celebrating the 45th anniversary of the filming of The Empire Strikes Back in Norway back in 1978. Here's what we filmed back in 2018 during our first visit. https://youtu.be/Eua41AHVhkY?list=PL19h95B_X5_A7qmPQG9roeB86C9h7XXaX Welcome to a unique celebration of the 45th anniversary of the filming of the iconic movie Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back! We honor this unforgettable event that took place right here in Finse, where the most memorable scenes were created, both outside our hotel and on the majestic Hardangerjøkulen glacier. The story begins in March 1979 when Irvin Kirshner, the talented director behind The Empire Strikes Back, along with an impressive film crew, chose Finse as their filming location. It was at this remote and snow-covered location that they found the perfect resemblance to the ice planet "Hoth." During filming, they were confronted with a historic snowstorm that truly tested both the crew and actors. Nevertheless, this resulted in some of the most iconic moments in film history. Finse 1222 was carefully selected as the filming location, and our location has since been known as "Hoth" among Star Wars fans. Here, the epic battle between the Rebels and the Empire from the opening scene of The Empire Strikes Back was filmed. When you visit, you'll have the rare opportunity to meet and hear from the key individuals who were involved in the filming and gain insight into their experiences around Finse. Among our special guests are: - Christian Berrum, production assistant - Knut Vadset, still photographer - Martin Gant, responsible for special effects - Harald Lystad, CEO of 20th Century Fox Norway In addition to our exciting event, we'd like to invite you to experience Finse 1222 itself. Our hotel offers a unique blend of comfort and adventure in the heart of the wilderness. From our cozy accommodations to stunning vistas and outdoor activity opportunities, you'll discover why Finse is a destination worth exploring. Contact our hotel reservations for details on prices and booking for this special event. If you're planning a day visit (without overnight stay), we also offer admission tickets. Stay tuned for upcoming activities and exciting presentations during the celebration of this historic anniversary. We look forward to welcoming you to Finse! #Join our Facebook group to see the latest information and updates! https://www.facebook.com/groups/278672538260582/ Spaces are limited, so if you intend to go don't wait too long as those remaining rooms will go fast. [amazon box="B0CHV2X496"]