News
The wait is nearly over…
It may have originally been intended as a TV series, but make no mistake: Star Wars: The Clone Wars is a bona fide movie event! The latest expansion to our favorite fictional universe comes to movie theaters soon, and anticipation reaches fever pitch in the latest issue of Star Wars Insider.
We sit down with The Clone Wars writer Henry Gilroy to talk at length about the new movie and television series (see below). Plus, we take a close look at the art of The Force Unleashed, count down the Star Wars saga’s top ten jaw-dropping moments, review the latest comics, books and toys, and much more!
Issue Spotlight
SCREEN IDOLS
You know the characters, but you’ve never seen them quite like this before. From heroes like Anakin Skywalker to villains like Asajj Ventress, Star Wars Insider takes a close look at the characters’ dramatic makeovers for this issue’s who’s who guide to The Clone Wars.
Features
Henry Gilroy on The Clone Wars
The Clone Wars animated feature – and the television series to follow – provides new insight into Anakin Skywalker’s heroics and the wartime abilities of the Jedi generals and their clone soldiers. Fifteen-year animation veteran Henry Gilroy is a chief writer of the new tales. In this issue of Star Wars Insider, he reveals how The Clone Wars stands apart from other animated series, how many of the story ideas came from George Lucas, and which member of the Jedi Council is going to be your new favorite.
Top ten jaw-dropping moments!
Think of all those Star Wars moments that have made you go “Wow!” like the AT-AT assault at the opening of The Empire Strikes Back. Well, we’re calling them “jaw-droppers” – those dramatic twists, unexpected revelations, shocking betrayals, thrilling battles, and stunning images. In this issue (omitting more obvious choices such as the unmasking of Darth Vader in Return of the Jedi), we count down our top ten jaw-dropping moments in the Star Wars saga.
The worlds of The Force Unleashed
Lucasarts’ project lead Haden Blackman and assistant producer Brett Rector offer a unique insider’s perspective on The Force Unleashed videogame, with extracts from their majestic book The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Also in this issue, continuing our interview series with Effects Maestros, we talk to John Dykstra. The equipment to achieve groundbreaking special effects was yet to be invented when Dykstra started out – he tells us all about the early days at Industrial Light & Magic.
Versus
Juno Eclipse takes on the formidable Mara Jade!
A Long Time Ago…
We flash back to 2005, the year of Revenge of the Sith.
Science of Star Wars
Could a real planet be like hot, fiery Mustafar? Plus, real world protocol droids!
Books
A look at the books spawned by Star Wars: The Clone Wars, featuring art and activities.
Comics
Star Wars: The Clone Wars in comic book form!
Bantha Tracks
Star Wars fans get crafty in Bantha Tracks, as we showcase their homemade achievements.
Classic Moment
Obi-Wan Kenobi tours the Kamino clone factory with Lama Su and Taun We in Attack of the Clones.
