Save The Lars Homestead
You saw it in 'Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope' as the home of Luke Skywalker. Later it is featured in 'Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones' when Anakin travels to Tatooine to find his mother. Lastly it returns in 'Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith' when Obi-Wan Kenobi delivers the baby Luke to Aunt Beru and Uncle Owen. Despite appearances, the Lars Homestead is actually a pivotal place in the grand scheme of things in that galaxy far, far away...
But the real life iconic movie location in the desert of Tunisia suffered badly from the harsch climate since it was rebuilt for the Prequels in 2002. If no action was taken, it was destined to disappear forever. We, the fans, could not let that happen.
We came up with a foolish, idealistic, plan...
Save the Lars Homestead at Celebration Europe II
If you are visiting Celebration Europe in Messen-Essen (Germany) this July, be sure to come and visit us during the Star Wars Universiy, where we will be hosting a Save Lars panel. The whole team will be there! More info here.
The Lars Homestead: 6 months on...
Read Terry's report from his visit on 19th November 2012 and how the igloo is holding up. Go here!
Videos & Photo Album
Crew & Saviours
Find out who who donated to make this restoration possible and meet the crew who traveled out to Tunisia to save the Lars Homestead.
Book
Re-live the adventure of lifetime in this 246 page hardcover book with over 700 never before seen full color photos. Includes artwork by Dave Dorman and Eric Siebeneck as well as a blurb from Mark Hamill AKA Luke Skywalker!