Just FYI, Cool Material HQ is based right outside Philly, so you’ll excuse us for missing a lot of commercials last night courtesy nervous energy and beer-fueled bathroom breaks. Of the commercials we did see, however, only one kept us glued to our seat, the trailer for Solo. In case you were unaware, Lucasfilm and Disney are diving into the backstory of everyone’s smooth-talking, quick-drawing smuggler. While the film has so far been marred in controversy (Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the original directors, split with the movie over creative differences), we have to say that this trailer has us pretty excited. With Alden Ehrenreich as a young Han, along with Woody Harrelson as his mentor and Donald Glover as Lando, the film tells the tale of Han’s life before he may or may not have shot first. Here’s your first look.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
