Our challenge was to integrate the new characters into the existing Star Wars footage. After careful pre-shoot planning, replicas of the original set were built taking particular care to ensure the dimensions of the bar were exact so that the performers could realistically interact with the set.

We took these new plates and the Star Wars footage, removed the original characters and composited the new characters seamlessly into the original footage. Then we added TV screens featuring footage of a football match and football memorabilia to the scene to bring it up to date. Finally, the film was graded by our colourist Adam Scott to ensure that both the original cinematic footage and newly shot HD footage matched and the overall effect, flawless.