Star Wars Insider #197 represents the 175th edition of the Star Wars Insider periodical and marks the 105th issue released under the banner of Titan Magazines. Its release date was September 22, 2020.
Celebrate the 40th year since the release of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back with a collection of special interviews and interesting articles. This Insider issue includes:
- A conversation with Kenneth Colley (who portrayed Admiral Piett), known for being Darth Vader's chief subordinate.
- _An inside look at the famous Elstree Studios in London, the location for filming _ The Empire Strikes Back .
- A meeting with Brian Herring and Dave Chapman, the puppeteers who brought BB-8 to life.
- _A feature on Mark Lewis Jones (who played First Order Captain Moden in _ The Last Jedi ).
- " Kenneth Colley: Imperial Survivor "
- " Slugs in Space "
- " Welcome to Lucaswood: The Studio That Struck Back "
- " Variations on a Theme "
- " Being BB-8: Brian Herring & Dave Chapman "
- " Now this is Podracing: Replaying Star Wars Episode I Racer
- " Method Animation: Rob Coleman "
- " Age of Empire: First Reactions to the Original Star Wars Sequel "
- " Calrissian Chronicles: Lando's Story "
- " Mark Lewis Jones: The Trials of Moden Life "
- " Probing the Galaxy: Imperial Reconnaissance Report "
- " Launchpad "
- " Prize Giveaway! "
- " Jedi Master's Quiz "
- " Worldwide "
- " The Star Wars Archive "