Star Wars Insider issue number 69 represents the sixty-ninth edition of the publication, Star Wars Insider. This particular issue became available on newsstands during July of 2003. Subscribers to the magazine received a special edition of issue #69 which included the fourth installment of Bantha Tracks, which served as the newsletter for the Official Star Wars Fan Club.
- " Prequel Update " (authored by Dave Gross): This piece, subtitled "Sydney Calling," features Rick McCallum giving insight into his daily routine, discussing Hayden Christensen's physical training, and debunking various rumors.
- " The Chosen One: Art Director Paul Rudish on the Clone Wars Animated Shorts " (authored by Eric Moro): This article focuses on Paul Rudish, the Art Director for the Clone Wars animated shorts that aired on Cartoon Network, highlighting his natural talent and preparation for the role.
- " Clone Wars Timeline ": This timeline provides a guide to following the events of the Clone Wars across various media, including comics, novels, and video games, starting from the end of Attack of the Clones.
- " Designing the Galaxy: Gavin Bocquet on the Star Wars Prequels " (authored by Ron Magid): The article explores the challenges Gavin Bocquet faced in visually realizing the Star Wars galaxy for the prequel films.
- " American Graffiti Redux" (authored by Michael Selinker): This article examines George Lucas's pre-Star Wars film, American Graffiti, and its impact on Hollywood and the fantasy genre. It reflects on the film's 30-year legacy and how different the landscape might be without it.
- " Skyrockers: Star Wars in Popular Music " (authored by K.J. Doughton): This article explores the influence of Star Wars on musicians across various genres, featuring interviews with artists like Weird Al Yankovic and Dianogah.
- " Hero of Cartao : Episode II Hero's Rise" (authored by Timothy Zahn): The Spaarti cloning facility becomes a critical location in the Clone Wars, caught in the conflict between the Republic and the Separatists.
- "From the Editor's Desk"
- " Rebel Rumblings "
- " Star News "
- " HoloNet News " (authored by Pablo Hidalgo): Includes "Republic HoloNet News Core Edition 14:9:01" and "CIS Shadowfeed Dispatch 14:9:08 Edition."
- " Behind the Magic " — Separatists at Birth (authored by Rob Coleman)
- " Toy Box " — The Fans' Choice (authored by Andy@Hasbro)
- " Gamescape " - "Guardians of Peace & Justice" (authored by Gary Sarli) and "Star Wars Galaxies Update" (authored by W. Haden Blackman)
- " Bookshelf " — Always Four There Are (authored by Jason Fry)
- " Comics Link " — Big Bad (authored by Daniel Wallace)
- " Set Piece " — Wampa Ice Cave (authored by Chris Trevas)
- " Scouting the Galaxy " — Prepare for the Fett Challenge! (authored by Steve Sansweet)
- " Crossword " — Move Over (authored by Michael Selinker)
- " Star Wars Q&A (authored by Pablo Hidalgo)
- " The Last Page " (authored by Tony Moseley)
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