You know that laugh. Decades before computer technology would enable filmmakers to render incredible creatures and aliens in photorealistic detail, a much more nuts-and-bolts approach was the order of the day. Beneath the 2,000 pounds of latex, wires, fiberglass, and gaffer tape that were required to make Jabba the Hutt a living, breathing, drooling screen […]
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Star Wars Insider to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones with “Galactic Tales”
The second installment of the prequel trilogy turns 20 this year, and Star Wars Insider is hosting something of a class reunion. Kicking off with issue 209, which hits US newsstands on March 15, Star Wars Insider will mark the milestone 20th anniversary of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones with “Galactic Tales”: four original works […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: Billy Dee Williams and Donald Glover Talk Lando in Galaxy’s Greatest Heroes Special – Excerpt
Hello, what we here? The next collection of classic Star Wars Insider features — Star Wars: The Galaxy’s Greatest Heroes — arrives February 15, celebrating the Jedi, rebel princesses, and Wookiee warriors we love. But not to be left out, of course, are the charming rogues. In StarWars.com’s exclusive excerpt of the magazine special, Billy […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: The Art of Effects – Excerpt
Concept art has been essential to the success of Star Wars. Through that early design stage, ideas are developed and refined into what ends up on-screen. But even beyond concept art, the work of Industrial Light & Magic’s Art Department plays prominently as productions evolve and face challenges. In this excerpt from Star Wars Insider […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: Darren Marshall Talks Clone Wars Design in New Special Edition – Excerpt
When Star Wars: The Clone Wars first debuted in 2008, the animated series introduced new characters like the fan-favorite Ahsoka Tano and stylized versions of beloved prequel trilogy mainstays like Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Over 7 award-winning seasons and 133 thrilling episodes, fans followed the adventures of Snips and Sky Guy as the galactic conflict […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: Educating Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth – Exclusive Excerpt
Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth is the role actor, filmmaker, stuntwoman, and martial artist Diana Lee Inosanto was seemingly born to play. In the second season of The Mandalorian, Inosanto introduced the world to the coldhearted leader of Calodan, going toe-to-toe with a former Jedi in search of the secret information she possessed. It was the first […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: An Intrepid Reporter Becomes “The Voice of the Empire” in The Fiction Collection Vol. 2 – Exclusive Excerpt
The Emperor did not just rule through fear. But also through information. In StarWars.com’s exclusive excerpt of “The Voice of the Empire,” an original story written by Mur Lafferty with art by Jason Chan, and featured in the new Star Wars Insider: The Fiction Collection Volume 2, HoloNet News’ ace reporter Calliope Drouth meets with her editor. What […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: Going in for the Kuiil – Exclusive Excerpt
Books + Comics // NOVEMBER 1, 2021 In this excerpt from issue #206, performance artist Misty Rosas talks about bringing The Mandalorian’s fan-favorite Ugnaught to life. While many characters from The Mandalorian have resonated with Star Wars fans, Kuiil remains particularly beloved. The wise Ugnaught risked everything so that Grogu might live, proving to be […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: Carson’s Convenience – Exclusive Excerpt
Books + Comics // SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 Actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee reveals to Star Wars Insider how his experiences on the set of The Mandalorian were a dream come true, in this exclusive extract from issue 205. Sometimes, things seem predestined by the Force. One could argue that’s the case for Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, known […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: Virtual Fandom – Exclusive Excerpt
Fans + Community // AUGUST 9, 2021 Amid a global crisis, Star Wars fans came together online to celebrate the saga safely. The sweeping COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 led to plans for conventions and social gatherings across the globe to be abandoned, but the determined Star Wars community wouldn’t be denied. Inside this exclusive excerpt […]