CHICAGO — The logo for the new Han Solo movie might seem familiar to Chicagoans.
That's because the movie's name, "Solo: A Star Wars Story," is the same as Solo, the Chicago-based company that makes the iconic red cups used for parties. Reportedly, the movie's working title was even "Red Cup" in reference to the Chicago company.
The Star Wars film's name was officially announced Wednesday, and fans quickly made the connection to the red cups.
"Look. @Disney. If your marketing guys don't partner with @SoloCup ... Money on the dang table," one person tweeted out after the announcement.
But it's not just the name of the two that's similar — the logos for the two bear a resemblance:
[Shutterstock/Star Wars/Solo]
Solo (the cup company) is "as excited as the rest of the world" about the Star Wars movie, said brand manager Becca Bikoff in a statement. The company has a location in West Lawn near Ford City mall.
"We’re delighted our Solo fans are having fun with the correlation with our brand," Bikoff said. "Unfortunately Han Solo lives in a galaxy far, far away, so don’t expect to see the Solo cup integrated into the movie.
"However, we do have plans to 'SOLObrate' the new trilogy in our own way. Stay tuned!"
Fans of the film noted the connection during the announcement this week:
What is my life, a cup, and a Star Wars story?#starwars #solo #carnac #hansolo pic.twitter.com/8EDnVe7h4E
— Michael Stewart (@boardgamegoon) October 17, 2017
Hey @SoloCup will you have any cameos in this upcoming film? #StarWars #SoloAStarWarsStory
— RetroWDW (@RetroWDW) October 17, 2017
Look. @Disney. If your marketing guys don't partner with @SoloCup... Money on the dang table. #StarWars pic.twitter.com/fkKCgtGOMi
— Eek! Matt Peters! (@MightyInkMatt) October 17, 2017
Solo: A Red Cup Story @starwars @RealRonHoward #StarWars #prequelgame pic.twitter.com/R0XuGWL8j4
— Karina Martinez (@KarinaMtz0511) October 18, 2017
It's official! Solo: A Star Wars Story is sponsored by Solo Cup 😂 See if you can spot all the cups hidden in the movie! pic.twitter.com/yd5kuYAvuv
— Jim Catalano (@catman98821) October 17, 2017
Han Solo Cup: A Star Wars Coming Of Age College Story pic.twitter.com/SO7yRTl6eY
— Allison Piwowarski (@allisonpiwo) October 17, 2017
Am I the only one that keeps thinking this? pic.twitter.com/wTMDFdHOTZ
— RetroWDW (@RetroWDW) October 17, 2017
I don't like it. I rather it be titled, "Han Solo: A Star Wars Anthology" or "Red Cup: A Star Wars Story". 😏
— Sky Patterson (@skyp1996) October 19, 2017
I don't like it. I rather it be titled, "Han Solo: A Star Wars Anthology" or "Red Cup: A Star Wars Story". 😏
— Sky Patterson (@skyp1996) October 19, 2017
I don't like it. I rather it be titled, "Han Solo: A Star Wars Anthology" or "Red Cup: A Star Wars Story". 😏
— Sky Patterson (@skyp1996) October 19, 2017
All these people making fun of Solo: A @starwars Story's title when they literally called it Red Cup during shooting. #BeatYouToIt
— Warm bowl o' noodles (@KarrotKake1123) October 18, 2017
Not to be confused with "Solo: A Plastic Cup Story."
— Gerald Dougherty (@gerdoc8184nova) October 18, 2017
Solo, a Star Wars Story...so glad Star Wars decided to make a movie about my favorite drinking cup!
— E. Vance Shearin (@Evershear) October 18, 2017
Can't wait for the Solo Solo by Solo - a Star Wars cup
— Shane (@Beazlebubba) October 18, 2017
Yikes. Was he going solo? Maybe singing a solo? Perhaps drinking from a Red Solo Cup? Leia called him a scoundrel, and a mercenary #StarWars
— ⚡️ Graham ⚡️ (@FunkyWhiteGuy) October 17, 2017
