Star Wars: The Official Magazine 8


Contents


  • Feel the ForceThe latest Star Wars news and another "prequels update" with Lucasfilm's Rick McCallum.
  • The Legend ContinuesWe quiz ILM's top people over The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi Special Editions.
  • The Making of Star WarsThe story behind the effect techniques developed for the film, and the problems faced by the ILM pioneers…
  • Made OverAn interview with Stuart Freeborn, the acclaimed make-up artist responsible for some of the most familiar extra-terrestrial characters in the original trilogy.
  • Dark ForcesThe PlayStation version of Dark Forces is one of the biggest Star Wars video games ever released in this country – our players' guide (and cheat codes) should see you through any tricky bits!
  • Return of the JediA report from the royal première of the Star Wars Special Edition - the pics, the quotes, and exclusive interviews with the celebs!
  • A Long Time AgoRewind 20 years to the British premiere [sic] of the original Star Wars – what were the events leading up to the launch of the most successful film ever made?
  • Armless FunAnthony Daniels' memories of playing C-3PO in the original Star Wars continue.
  • Star Wars KitsThe first of our exhaustive merchandise guides – this issue, a complete listing of Star Wars model kits.
  • Comic Strip: Shadow Stalker part twoFollowing Darth Vader's briefing, Jix turns assassin on the planet Corulag…
  • Rogue ArtistFrom a job in Forbidden Planet to a top gig illustrating American Star Wars comics – the meteoric rise of Glasgow's Gary Erskine.
  • Jawas' CornerThe lowdown on the latest Star Wars merchandise available on both sides of the Atlantic.
  • Role-playing round upBy popular demand, reviews of the most recent releases for West End Games' Star Wars role-playing game.
  • ComlinkYour opinions on the Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back Special Editions.
  • Q&AYour queries about the Star Wars universe answered.

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