Star Wars Insider 131



title: Star Wars Insider 131

Issue number 109 of the magazine Star Wars Insider, and the 39th published by Titan Magazines, is Star Wars Insider 131. Readers could find it on shelves starting January 31, 2012.

Publisher's summary

Star Wars Insider commemorates the theatrical re-release of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace in 3-D! This issue of Insider delves into why certain villains become fan favorites despite limited screen time, presents brand-new fiction, and takes a look at Jar Jar Binks.

Contents

Features

  • " Things To Look Out For In Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D! " Our guide highlights the best 3D moments to experience in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace 3D.
  • " The Battle for Theed! " Storyboards, previously unseen, depict the Jedi in combat against battle droids.
  • " Immersive Menace! " John Knoll, visual effects guru at Industrial Light & Magic, discusses the process of converting Episode I to 3D with Insider.
  • " Drawing on the Force " Comic book artists Paul Pope and Frank Quitely discuss their contributions to Star Wars Art: Comics.
  • " Luminous Beings Are We " Jason Fry expresses his appreciation for the wide array of characters within the Star Wars galaxy.
  • " Maze Run " An all-new, action-packed adventure featuring Han and Chewie, written by David J. Williams and Mark S. Williams, with artwork by Brian Rood.
  • " We Need to Talk About Jar Jar " Daniel Wallace, a well-known Star Wars author, provides ten reasons to appreciate the often-maligned Gungan, who sparked controversy upon the original release of The Phantom Menace thirteen years prior.
  • " It Only Takes a Minute " This special feature from Insider explores what makes a Star Wars villain iconic, even with minimal screen time.
  • " Notes From the Drawing Board " Production designer Alan Roderick-Jones shares his insights on constructing the Star Wars galaxy!

Departments

  • Launch Pad Previews of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season Four; Lucasfilm's award nominations; A message from Squid Head! Plus, a special report showcasing impressive art created using plastic!
  • My Star Wars Stephen Stanton, the voice of Captain Tarkin in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, discusses his favorite aspects of Star Wars!
  • Rogues Gallery Insider identifies some of the individuals observing the Boonta Eve Classic.
  • Mon Mothma's 5 Facts Mon Mothma presents five fascinating facts about the Star Wars saga. Can you determine which one is false?
  • Classic Moment Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon engage in a life-or-death battle against Darth Maul!
  • Blaster Ask Lobot Books – The secrets of the dark side are revealed in The Book of Sith, and the Millennium Falcon receives its own manual! Comics – John Jackson Miller discusses Zayne Carrick and the continuation of the epic Knights of the Old Republic story arc. Incoming – Our look at must-have collectibles focuses on a clone trooper invasion of store shelves! Bantha Tracks – Insider celebrates the saga's most devoted fans! Bounty Hunters – Fans share their incredible experiences meeting Star Wars actors!
  • Red Five Stunt coordinator Nick Gillard selects his favorite duels from cinematic history.

Sources

  • Star Wars Insider Celebrates The Phantom Menace on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
  • As Star Wars Insider Hits 200, a Look Back at Some of the Legendary Magazine's Most Memorable Issues on StarWars.com (backup link)

Notes and references

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