Star Wars Insider 119

This particular issue is a 30th-anniversary tribute to Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, featuring recollections from both the cast and crew regarding the creation of this iconic film, alongside director Irvin Kershner's insights into his directorial role. Furthermore, Billy Dee Williams shares his experiences portraying the character Lando Calrissian.

As a special edition release, this issue boasts six unique cover variations: three available at newsstands, one exclusive to conventions, another for subscribers, and a final one exclusively sold at comic book stores.

• " Empire Builder " A look at the behind-the-scenes challenges faced by the director of The Empire Strikes Back during the film's production!
• " The Empire Looks Back " The creative team behind Star Wars: The Clone Wars expresses their admiration for Episode V!
• " In Their Own Words: Making The Empire Strikes Back " The actors and production staff of The Empire Strikes Back reflect on their experiences!
• " The Empire Strikes Fact! " Unveiling 50 obscure and interesting facts about The Empire Strikes Back!
• " Empire Tales " An interview with Jonathan W. Rinzler, the author of The Making of The Empire Strikes Back.
• " The Empire Strikes Toy Shops! " A showcase of Hasbro's Empire-themed toy collection!
• " The Cloud King! " A profile of Billy Dee Williams and his suave persona!

• Launch Pad The latest and most exciting Star Wars news and pop culture happenings from around the globe!
• Interrogation Droid! – Suave, stylish, and always ready to charm the ladies! How will Billy Dee Williams fare against Star Wars Insider ' s interrogation droid?
• My Star Wars Milo Ventimiglia, known for his role in Heroes, discusses his favorite aspects of the Star Wars saga!
• Retro A look at how Star Wars' formidable machines, the AT-ATs, have made their way into collectors' homes!
• Jedi Archive Star Wars Insider explores the remnants of Echo Base, uncovering rarely seen photographs!
• Classic Moment The Empire delivers a powerful blow as our heroes are captured, but Han still manages to make a statement.
• Blaster Books – DK revisits the Star Wars saga with [[Star Wars Year (by Year: A Visual Chronicle) Ask Lobot Comics – A story of father and son unfolds as Jango and Boba Fett take center stage in Blood Ties; Boba receives his own solo collection, and we submit to The Will of Darth Vader! Incoming – Hasbro presents its brand-new Star Wars: The Clone Wars product line; Sideshow reveals Rex; Hallmark prepares for the holiday season! Bantha Tracks A tribute to the finest Star Wars fan activities worldwide. Bounty Hunters Lucky fans share their encounters with the stars! Red Five Filmmaker Kyle Newman and his actress wife Jaime King (the voice of Aurra Sing) selects five essential films for Empire enthusiasts!

• StarWars.com announcement of Star Wars Insider's Comic-Con and Celebration plans (content now obsolete; backup link)
• StarWars.com announcement of Star Wars Insider's Special Empire Newsstand Promotion (content now obsolete; backup link)
• StarWars.com look inside Star Wars Insider #119: Tribute to Empire (content now obsolete; backup link)