Star Wars Insider Issue #51

Paizo Inc. Exclusive Episode II Photos and Coverage
Christopher Lee: Summons the Force in Episode II and Casts a spell over The Lord of the Rings
Remembering Alec Guinness
Harrison Ford
Samuel L. Jackson

Star Wars Insider Issue #56

Paizo Inc. The next issue of the Star Wars Insider spotlights the eagerly anticipated DVD release of The Phantom Menace. Get an inside look at some of the goodies -- new scenes, documentaries, interviews and more -- that await you this October.

This exposé of the creation of the DVD and its six hours of bonus material includes exclusive interviews -- Jim Ward, Vice-President of Marketing at Lucasfilm, talks about the process and why fans will agree it was worth the wait; Pablo Helman and Jon Alexander are two ILM pioneers instrumental in completing the new scenes; Jon Shenk is the man behind the visionary Episode I documentary, The Beginning.

You may never see their faces on screen (barring a couple of minor cameos in Episode II, of course), but Ahmed Best and Anthony Daniels are two of saga's brightest stars. Each of the actors are featured in brand new interviews about the evolving characters of Jar Jar Binks and C-3PO, respectively, in Episode II.

Fresh off his latest feature, the familiar sounding Jay and Silent Bob Strikes Back, Star Wars fan Kevin Smith shares his askew views with the Insider's Scott Chernoff. Smith may not say much in front of the camera, but that's not the case in this interview.

There's more to Malastare than just Podracing. In the "Unseen Planets of Episode I", author Daniel Wallace takes readers on a guided tour of a handful of planets mentioned in Episode I ("They come from the moons of Iego, I think") but not seen.

The regular departments - Star News, Prequel Update, Dear 2-1B, Scouting the Galaxy and more - fill out this issue.

It's a double-sided issue with a flip cover: on one side is a powerful duo known for dispensing justice and wisdom. The other side has Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon.

Star Wars Insider Issue #57

Paizo Inc. In Episode II, light is finally shed on the shadowy backgrounds of bounty hunters both new and old. This issue features interviews with Episode II actors Temuera Morrison, Daniel Logan and Leeanna Walsman, as these newcomers to the Star Wars saga chat about their characters destined to leave an indelible mark on the Star Wars saga.

This issue also features a Who's Who guide to The New Jedi Order, as writer Daniel Wallace examines the key players in the ongoing saga of alien invasion. Fan-favorite Michonne Bourriage starts off "Aurra Sing's Convention Diary," an on-the-road report of her whirlwind introduction to the world of fan conventions. In his regular update, Rick McCallum discusses the latest developments in Episode II's production, including what led up to the announcement of the Attack of the Clones title.

Also in this issue is a look at the Jedi Quest comic series, an interview with New Jedi Order editor Shelly Shapiro, a preview of the Obi-Wan Xbox game, tips on building a better Star Wars website and 2-1B's swansong.

Star Wars Insider Issue #58

Paizo Inc. It's easy to figure out what the top stories are in Star Wars Insider #58, sporting a determined Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) on the cover. This is the first issue that fans talk back about the trailers, and the letters column is crammed with reactions and questions spawned from the first-glimpsed footage of Episode II.

This issue features interviews with Joel Edgerton and Bonnie Piesse, the young actors who play the Episode II incarnations of Luke's Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru. Rick McCallum updates Episode II's progress in his regular interview that features new Episode II images. Looking behind the scenes, ILM Animation Director Rob Coleman talks about what it takes to bring CG characters to life.

Beyond Episode II, this issue also catches up with the galaxy's ultimate lady's man, Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian). Also, author Elaine Cunningham talks about her upcoming novel in The New Jedi Order series.

Coverage of the Star Wars fans known as the 501st Stormtrooper Legion, a first look at the new Star Wars Trading Card Game, Star Wars Trivia Q&A, and much, much more round out this issue.

Star Wars Insider Issue #62

Paizo Inc. The first rule about the seven forms of lightsaber combat is that you don't talk about the seven forms of lightsaber combat. Issue 62 of Star Wars Insider, the official publication of The Star Wars Fan Club, shines a light(saber) on Jedi fighting techniques, from the standard to the esoteric, from the elegant to the deadly.

Jedi abound in this issue, which includes a guide to the sixteen most famous guardians of peace and justice, including the blue-skinned cover girl, Aayla Secura.

This issue also continues the serialized New Jedi Order story, Emissary of the Void, by Greg Keyes. The first three parts can be found in Star Wars Gamer #8-10. Episode IV, "Relic of Ruin" can only be found in the Insider.

Producer Rick McCallum chats about the latest developments in the future of Star Wars, from the Episode II DVD to Episode III and beyond.

A guide to the starships of Episode II, a look at the cast of the Ewok TV movies, behind the scenes of Topps' Episode II Widevision set, the inside scoop on Destiny's Way, the future of CG stars from ILM's own Rob Coleman, and much, much more fill out this issue.

Star Wars Insider Issue #63

Paizo Inc. There's nasty critters prowling about the pages of the latest Star Wars Insider; issue #63 of the official magazine of the Star Wars Fan Club offers an unsettlingly close look at the monstrous creatures of Episode II.

Learn more about the venomous kouhouns, the ferocious (and photogenic) acklay, the bad-kitty nexu, and the stubborn reek. Test your knowledge of classic Star Wars monsters in the accompanying trivia challenge.

Even before the DVD hits the streets, you can check out the preview of the Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones video release, including behind-the-scenes info on the creation of the documentaries, menus and a look at Episode II's deleted scenes.

Also in this issue, read the penultimate installment of the six-part New Jedi Order serial, Emissary of the Void, by Greg Keyes. Episode V, "A Perilous Plan" appears only in the Insider.

Producer Rick McCallum recounts adventures in location shooting and updates us on the latest developments in the production of Episode III.

Turn next to an Insider's look at the history of Elstree Studio, the British home to such sets as the carbon-freezing chamber and the swamps of Dagobah.

All this and much, much more fill out Star Wars Insider #63.

Star Wars Insider Issue #65

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The next issue of the Star Wars Insider continues chronicling the Clone Wars, slays a few vampires, and gets a power-up or two to land the high score.

Bestselling author Aaron Allston pens an original short story set during the Clone Wars. Meet Joram Kithe, a Republic accountant who's dodged responsibility his entire life. Now, he's somehow ended up stranded on a battlefield in charge of a clone trooper platoon. Find out what happens in "The Pengalan Tradeoff". This issue also marks the start of the HoloNet News column. Learn the latest developments of the Clone Wars, from both the Republic and Separatist fronts.

The pop culture-savvy writers of Buffy the Vampire Slayer expound on their love of the galaxy far, far away, and their knack for sneaking Star Wars references into the popular television series.

Celebrate over two decades of electronic gaming with a retrospective article on the computer, console and arcade games inspired by the Star Wars saga. This issue also has an in-depth look at who's who in LucasArts' upcoming Star Wars Galaxies game.

Producer Rick McCallum checks in with the latest Episode III developments in his Prequel Update column, Kevin Rubio interviews Dexter Jettster, and all the favorite regular columns and departments round out this issue.

Star Wars Insider Issue #66

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From The New Jedi Order to the Clone Wars, the latest issue of Star Wars Insider goes behind the scenes of the making of the galaxy's biggest conflicts.

This year marks the finale of LucasBooks' ambitious New Jedi Order saga of novels. After four years and almost 20 novels, the editors behind the series reveal the genesis of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion, as well as what it takes to make a Star Wars novel.

Geonosis and Kamino, worlds of extreme differences, share one terrible thing in common: they are factories of war. An in-depth article examines the droid foundries and the clone hatcheries of the distant worlds, and their journeys from concept to finished on-screen locales.

This issue contains more Clone Wars-era fiction, with "Elusion Illusion," a short story by Michael A. Stackpole featuring Jedi Knight Aayla Secura. Also, the chronicling of both sides of the Clone Wars continues in the HoloNet News column.

Ascend to the loftiest ranks of the Imperial war machine with a Who's Who guide to the Imperial Grand Admirals.

This issue also contains all the regular columns: find the inside Episode III scoop from Producer Rick McCallum in Prequel Update; Rob Coleman clones a perfect Kaminoan in Behind the Magic; Bookshelf talks to author Troy Denning about Tatooine Ghost, and much, much, more.

Star Wars Insider Issue #67

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WE HAVE NO MORE ISSUES WITH THE RETURN OF THE JEDI POSTER IN THEM, SO EACH ISSUE WILL COME WITHOUT THAT POSTER

It was 20 years ago that the "final chapter" of the Star Wars saga blazed onto the silver screen, and the next issue of Star Wars Insider magazine revisits Episode VI through several in-depth articles.

"The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Return of the Jedi" lists one hundred facts about Jedi, that even the most hardcore fan of the saga may not know, while this issue's Who's Who guide goes behind the music of the Max Rebo Band.

Catch up with Warwick Davis, who was 11 years old at the time he played Wicket W. Warrick. Find out the truth behind collectibles brandishing the name Revenge of the Jedi, and read all about Visual Effects Supervisor Ken Ralston, who talks about supervising the biggest space battle to be filmed in a movie. He even discusses the infamous tennis shoe that fought in the Battle of Endor.

Also in this issue is the Prequel Update with Rick McCallum, delivering news on the final chapter of the prequel trilogy. Author Troy Denning provides a short story, "The Trouble with Squibs," featuring Han Solo and Princess Leia. Kevin Rubio interviews Kaminoan Prime Minister Lama Su. All this and regular features such as Scouting the Galaxy, HoloNet News, Q & A, Behind the Magic and more round out this issue.

Star Wars Insider Issue #68

Paizo Inc. With interviews spanning the whole range of the Star Wars experience and new fiction by fan favorite Timothy Zahn, Star Wars Insider #68, the latest magazine from the Official Star Wars Fan Club, offers something for everyone.

On the cover of this issue is the feisty Princess Leia, and Insider #68 features a brand new multi-page interview with Carrie Fisher, the actress who portrayed the classic character.

In the fiction department, this issue features a new Clone Wars tale by author Timothy Zahn, with artwork by Douglas Chaffee. "Hero's Call" is part one of the Hero of Cartao story.

This issue's theme is the Art of Star Wars, and includes interviews with the cutting edge artists that define the look of the expanding saga. Cartoon guru Genndy Tartakovsky talks about bringing the Clone Wars saga to the small screen, and Pre-visualization Supervisor Dan Gregoire explains his essential work in helping establish the visual action of Episodes II and III.

Learn more about the origins of classic Star Wars poster art through interviews with the artists that illustrated them, and explore beneath the hulls of your favorite vehicles with a look at the making of the Incredible Cross-Section series of books.

The professionals aren't the only ones who get to have fun with Star Wars art. This issue includes a spotlight on the fans who permanently display their love of the saga through incredible Star Wars tattoos.

This issue features a new department, Toy Box, where representatives from Hasbro Inc. reveal their upcoming toys and answer questions from fans. And all the favorite columns like Behind the Magic, Gamescape, ComicScan, Bookshelf, Scouting the Galaxy, and Rick McCallum's Prequel Update return.

Star Wars Insider Issue #69

Paizo Inc. In Star Wars Insider #69, the official magazine of the Star Wars Fan Club, Art Director Paul Rudish talks about his work on the upcoming animated Clone Wars series, his first exposure to Star Wars as kid and why droids have a special place in his heart.

Also in this issue is a Clone Wars EU timeline, a profile on Production Designer Gavin Bocquet, an interview with Star Wars parody songster Weird Al Yankovic and a new Clone Wars tale from Timothy Zahn called "Hero's Rise."

Plus Steve Sansweet and Boba Fett actor Jeremy Bulloch compare their memorabilia collections while gaming fans get an update on the long-anticipated Star Wars Galaxies.

Regular features like Rick McCallum's Prequel Update, Holonet News, Behind the Magic, and letters from the fans in the Rebel Rumblings forum complete the issue.

Star Wars Insider Issue #70

Paizo Inc. In Star Wars Insider #70, the official magazine of the Star Wars Fan Club, stuntman-turned-actor Ray Park reveals what it's like play the infamous Sith -- Darth Maul and his expectations for his new role as the lead in the upcoming film adaptation of the comic, Iron Fist.

Readers will also find an extensive tribute to the aliens in Attack of the Clones, a profile of the makeup maestro Stuart Freeborn, a Clone Wars Field Report of a day inside the Star Wars animated production and a new Clone Wars tale from Timothy Zahn called "Hero's End."

Plus Steve Sansweet admits he was wrong (sort of) and talks action figures, posters and collectible tissue boxes, while gaming fans get updates regarding Star Wars Galaxies, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy and the Galactic Campaign Guide.

Regular features such as Rick McCallum's Prequel Update, Holonet News, Behind the Magic, book reviews, comic previews and letters from the fans in the Rebel Rumblings forum complete the issue.

Star Wars Insider Issue #71

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Collectors Extravaganza

In this special collectibles issue of Star Wars Insider #71, the official magazine of the Star Wars Fan Club, readers will find the ultimate holiday gift guide with reviews of the coolest action figures, games, books, models, busts and toys. Find out which Star Wars treasures were unearthed in the first ever collector challenge: "What Could You Get for $100?" Plus take an exclusive Insider tour of Steve Sansweet's colossal collection at Rancho Obi-Wan.

In addition to great collectibles articles, readers will also enjoy a special sneak preview of The Adventures of Indiana Jones - The Complete DVD Movie Collection. ILM Veteran and master model maker Lorne Peterson waxes nostalgic about Indiana Jones special effects. And Harrison Ford talks about playing heroes, handling the paparazzi and returning as Indiana Jones.

Be sure to check out the Prequel Update: Episode III photo gallery with the first new images of Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, R2-D2, Anthony Daniels, George Lucas, Rick McCallum, John Knoll and other members of the cast and crew in action from the set in Sydney.

Star Wars Insider Issue #72

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Star Wars Insider Issue #74

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Clone Trooper Front and Center

There's a new face to galactic order, and it's on the cover of Star Wars Insider. Issue #74 features the new clone trooper of Episode III, which clearly signifies another step forward to the designs of the original Star Wars trilogy. Inside, Producer Rick McCallum provides the latest update on the prequel's postproduction progression, complete with brand new photos from Episode III.

This issue's focus is Star Wars fiction, including a spotlight on Star Wars storybooks, with a nostalgic look at the classic young reader fiction that many fans grew up with. "The New Jedi Order in 100 Easy Lessons" breaks down the epic novel series, detailing the characters, most heroic deaths, best fights, and a complete synopsis of each book. This issue's original fiction, "Pearls in the Sand," is a short story by Voronica Whitney-Robison (The Ruins of Dantooine).

See what an all-digital movie meant to the miniature model makers of Episode II, and find out just who is who in Echo Base on Hoth, (so you know just who to complain to about your room being too cold).

All this plus the regular departments -- Star Sightings, the Best of Hyperspace, Scouting the Galaxy, HoloNet News and more.

Star Wars Insider Issue #75

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Star Wars Insider 75 takes an inside look at the development of the General of the Droid Army in a special feature entitled "Grievous Era." Lucasfilm Art Department members Iain McCaig, Ryan Church, Robert Barnes and Warren Fu talk about the creation of the General through sketches and maquettes, to the finished design approved by George Lucas. The article also features quotes from Genndy Tartakovsky and Paul Rudish, the lead artists behind the Star Wars: Clone Wars microseries, where Grievous made his debut.

Read up on General Grievous' latest Clone Wars conquests in a special edition of HoloNet News. A key world has fallen to the Separatists, and General Grievous is leading a terrifying push deeper into the heart of the Republic.

Beyond Episode III, this issue salutes the women of Star Wars, with a feature interview with the hottest new actress to emerge from the prequels, Keira Knightley. Read about her skyrocketing career from a humble handmaiden decoy to leading roles in Bend It Like Beckham, Pirates of the Carribean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and more.

There are many eye-catching women to be found in the shadows of the Outlander Club, but do you know their names? Find out in the latest installment of "Who's Who."

Also in this issue is a look at the early origins of the Millennium Falcon, the scanning and sculpting magic of Gentle Giant Studios, and a New Jedi Order short story featuring Jaina Solo entitled "Or Die Trying," written by Sean Williams and Shane Dix.

All the regular features like Star News, Set Piece, Toy Box, and Scouting the Galaxy are there too.

Star Wars Insider Issue #76

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Episode III has a record-setting number of new alien worlds and fantastic vistas for Star Wars fans to see, and the many characters, species and technologies that inhabit these new and returning environments come from the minds of a team of gifted concept artists.

Star Wars Insider 76, the latest issue of the official Star Wars magazine, spotlights the talent found in the Episode III Art Department with an article filled with amazing new art from the forthcoming Star Wars finale.

Also in this issue, see the works of the artist that started it all. Back when George Lucas was shopping Star Wars around to find an interested studio, all he had was the script and works of breathtaking art from concept artist Ralph McQuarrie. This issue looks back at the career of this original Star Wars visionary.

For readers inspired by all this creativity, this issue features instructions on how to create your own Star Wars works of art through origami. For modelmakers on a budget, a few squares of paper are all that it takes to build a fleet. Also, find tips on decorating your home to tastefully express your love of the saga.

This issue also features the first part of a Clone Wars story by Timothy Zahn. In "Changing Seasons: Part I—Guardian of the People," Obi-Wan undertakes a dangerous mission into hostile territory without backup.

All the regular favorites fill out this issue, including Set Piece, Comics Link, Bookshelf, and Scouting the Galaxy.