![]() ![]() “It’s about bringing together two icons,” says Jozef Kabaň. The unveiling of these one-of-a-kind showcars is the next step in the brand’s celebration of the new series, following the launch last week. The collaboration between Volkswagen and ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ The center of the uniquely designed 21-inch rims and the body of the ID. The contrast of red and black is continued by the red underbody lightning. Side lines, headlights, light strips and window surfaces are in a red hue, inspired by Darth Vader’s lightsaber. The film is shiny black on the lower area of the body, while the upper section of the Buzz is draped in matte black. Buzz ‘Dark Side Edition’ embodies the Dark Side. Through ominous shades of black and red, the ID. The Buzz Cargo serves as the platform for this edition. The customized 21 inch wheels carry through the unique design of the entire vehicle. Logos of the Jedi Order can be found on the side windows as well as on the centercaps of the rims. Buzz are designed in transparent blue, matching perfectly with the underbody lighting. Buzz into the headlights and light strip, symbolizes Obi-Wan’s blue lightsaber. A blue line on the side, which continues to the front of the ID. The shiny chrome on the upper section references the design of spaceships and droids from the Star Wars universe. Other lettering inspired by the series, is located on the fenders.īased on the passenger version of the car, the color of the lower section of the ‘Light Side Edition’ is beige, taking inspiration from the hue of the Obi-Wan Kenobi’s tunic. Buzz lettering on the rear of the vehicles, which was designed in the classic Star Wars “Aurebesh” font – instead of in the font of standard Volkswagen models. Buzz with the fascinatingly detailed world of Obi-Wan Kenobi,” explains Volkswagen Head of Design Jozef Kabaň. “In close collaboration with Lucasfilm, we combine the timeless and functional design of the ID. Buzz collaboration offered an unique opportunity to have the cars become graphic reflections of two iconic characters,” says Doug Chaing, Lucasfilm VP and Executive Creative Director. The themes of good and evil, light and dark aren't necessarily concepts we apply to cars. The ID. “The opportunity to explore how ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ and the Volkswagen brand could come together on a vehicle was pure fun. ![]() Designers from Lucasfilm and Volkswagen worked in close collaboration for the special project. Buzz vehicles, the designers created skins that convey the two sides, drawing specific inspiration from Ob-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader, two iconic characters from the upcoming series. Using special adhesive films on the body of the ID. Buzz showcars were on the carpet at the premiere of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’, a surprise addition to the fan event, where Volkswagen brand ambassador and star of the series, Ewan McGregor, was also in attendance.Ī first-time collaboration from Volkswagen and Lucasfilm designers Buzz ‘Dark Side Edition’, embody the Light and Dark side with eye-catching looks designed to delight and thrill Star Wars fans.īoth ID. This is a movie that makes you feel like you’ve been to war,” said Yoav Donat, who in the film relives the director’s role in the war manning the tank’s cannon.The showcars, ID. “This is not a movie that makes you think ‘I’ve just been to a movie’. Packed with tension and graphic scenes that can be difficult to watch, the film thrusts the audience onto the battlefield by shooting the action almost entirely from inside the tank and through the cross hairs of the gunner’s lens. What seems a routine mission quickly spirals out of control and turns into a death trap as the tank breaks down and loses its way in hostile territory. The movie follows four inexperienced soldiers inside a tank dispatched to “mop up” enemies in a Lebanese town that has already been bombarded by the Israeli Air Force. So harrowing was his experience as a 20-year-old conscript in the conflict that it took Maoz 25 years to muster the strength to write “Lebanon,” which has its world premiere at the Venice film festival on Tuesday. Film director Samuel Maoz (C) and actors Michael Moshonov (L) and Zohar Strauss attend the "Lebanon" photocall during the 66th Venice Film Festival September 8, 2009. ![]()
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