Star Wars Insider - September 2022

84 Pages·2022·75.8 MB·English

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ISSUE 213
TITAN EDITORIAL
Editor / Christopher Cooper
Group Editor / Jake Devine
Editorial Assistant / Calum Collins
Art Director / Oz Browne
Boba Fett always looked cool. He looked cool as an animated Designer / David Colderley
character in the Star Wars Holiday Special that we don’t talk
LUCASFILM
about; he looked cool as a mysterious new Kenner action figure Senior Editor / Brett Rector
available via mail order (free with proof of purchase) at the tail Art Director / Troy Alders
Creative Director / Michael Siglain
end of the 1970s; and he even looks cool in LEGO® minifigure
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form (just see this issue’s feature on the LEGO : The Chris Argyropoulos, Gabrielle Levenson,
Skywalker Saga videogame for undeniable proof). But I’d argue Bryce Pinkos, Sarah Williams, Jackey Cabrera,
Shahana Alam, and Elinor De La Torre
he looks coolest of all in The Book of Boba Fett (2021), with his
Story Group / Pablo Hidalgo,
repainted armor and—crucially—the natty black threads that Leland Chee, Phil Szostak, and Kate Izquierdo
replaced the blue-gray fatigues he’d been wearing ever since
CONTRIBUTORS
The Empire Strikes Back (1980). Seriously, that old gear must
Mary Fan, James Floyd, Chris Gardner,
have smelt as bad as a tauntaun’s pelt even before Fett wound Jordan Maison, George Mann,
up in the belly of the almighty Sarlaac, so the sartorial reshuffle Amy Ratcliffe, Amy Richau, Jay Stobie,
Brandon Wainerdi, and Dan Wallace.
was both on trend and long overdue!

In this month’s Insider, we look back at Boba Fett’s recent SPECIAL THANKS TO
revival on Disney+ to get a sense of how the character grew Lucy Goldsmith, Erich Schoeneweiss
at Random House, Holly McIntosh, Joseph
over the course of his very own series, and we also learn how
Taraborrelli, Andrea Towers and Jim Nausedas
another associate of Jabba the Hutt—Salacious B. Crumb—was at Marvel Comics, Lizzy Draeger, and Tracy
developed from overnight concept sketch into a cackling court Cannobbio at Lucasfilm.
Kevin P. Pearl, and Eugene Paraszczuk at Disney.
jester. Interviews include prequel concept artist Warren Fu on
designing General Grievous, and Garrick Hagon, who played TITAN MAGAZINES
Luke Skywalker’s childhood pal and doomed rebel pilot Biggs Production Controllers /
Caterina Falqui & Kelly Fenton
Darklighter in A New Hope (1977). And to top it all, we debut
Production Manager / Jackie Flook
brand new fiction from author George Mann, as The High Art Director / Oz Browne
Republic Phase II begins. That’s what I call a bounty! Sales & Circulation Manager / Steve Tothill
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CONTENTS
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The Book of Boba Fett
Insider looks back at the hit Disney+ series to understand
how the galaxy’s greatest bounty hunter became a new
man after surviving certain death in the Sarlaac pit!
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NEWSSTAND COMIC STORE SUBSCRIBER
EDITION EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE

to
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Launchpad The Book of Boba Fett Return of the Jester
Companion
’s regular roundup of Insider talks to Mark Dodson, Tony
We revisit the hit Disney+ series that
Star Wars news, from movies and McVey, and Tim Rose to discover how
gave the bounty hunter a new purpose.
collectibles to gaming and publishing. they brought Salacious B. Crumb to life.
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Rebuilding a Saga
Garrick Hagon Interview A Certain Point of View
TT Games senior producer James Burgon
The actor who played Biggs Darklighter Our in-house holocron keeper answers
and senior story and dialog writer James
in A New Hope on how his character a reader’s question about the personal
Pugh tell the story behind the making of
survived the cutting room floor. starships of the Star Wars galaxy.
LEGO® Star Wars : The Skywalker Saga.
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The High Republic Phase II Exclusive Fiction
Warren Fu Interview
Authors Zoraida Córdova, Tessa Gratton, The prequel concept artist reveals how “New Prospects” Part 1.
Lydia Kang, and George Mann provide a designing General Grievous led to an A thrilling new The High Republic
glimpse of what to expect from Phase II. incredible career in visual storytelling. Phase II story by George Mann.
INCOMING TRANSMISSIONS
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Prize Giveaway! Worldwide The Star Wars Archive Jedi Master’s Quiz
Win a limted-edition LEGO Star Wars: Grogu in felt-form, fan art, and Omega Our visual history takes in Han Test your memory of
®
The Skywalker Saga XBOX console! cosplay, plus TK-101 learns to paint. and Chewie’s first muddy encounter. Leia Organa’s rebellious life!
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N E W S / B O O K S / C O M I C S / T O Y S / G A M E S / F A S H I O N
Behind the Magic
Inside Industrial Light & Magic with Disney+
treaming on Disney+ ILM legends including Dennis
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since July 27, the not-to- Muren, Joe Johnston, Rose Duignan,
be-missed documentary Phil Tippett, Richard Edlund, Jean Bolte,
series Light & Magic tells and Doug Chiang talk about the creative
the complete story of the legendary challenges and technical innovations
visual effects studio, founded by behind the iconic movie sequences
George Lucas in 1975 to create the the company has created. The series
groundbreaking effects for Star Wars: also features exclusive interviews with
A New Hope (1977). George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy, Steven
The six-episode series offers an Spielberg, Ron Howard, James Cameron,
unparalleled look into the history of ILM, and Lynwen Brennan, among others.
packed with behind-the-scenes footage Light & Magic, available to stream
from the earliest days of the company to now on Disney+, is directed by Lawrence
the present day, including rare archival Kasdan and executive produced by Ron
footage from the making of the Star Howard, Brian Grazer, Justin Wilkes,
Wars saga, the Indiana Jones movies, Lawrence Kasdan, Kathleen Kennedy,
Willow, and other much-loved franchises. and Michelle Rejwan.
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Bounty Hunting
Emmy Award Nominations for Star Wars shows
isney+ series’ Star Wars: editors Matthew Wood and Bonnie
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The Book of Boba Wild, sound editors David Acord,
Fett (2021) and Star Wars: Angela Ang, Ryan Cota, Benjamin
Visions (2021-present) were A. Burtt, David Collins, and Alyssa
both in the running for prestigious Nevarez, music editor Stephanie
Emmy Awards at this year’s annual McNally, and foley artists Margie
celebration of the best in television. O’Malley, Andrea Gard, and Sean
The Book of Boba Fett received four England; and Outstanding Stunt
nominations, including: Outstanding Coordination for a Drama Series,
Special Visual Effects in a Season for Limited or Anthology Series or
visual effects supervisor Richard Bluff Movie for series stunt coordinator
and visual effects producer Abbigail JJ Dashnaw.
Keller; Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi The Star Wars: Visions episode
Costumes for Chapter 1: “Stranger In a “The Duel,” produced by Kamikaze
Strange Land” costume designer Shawna Douga and Lucasfilm Ltd. was
Trpcic, costume supervisor Julie Robar, nominated for Outstanding Short
and assistant costume designer Areayl Form Animation Program.
Cooper; Outstanding Sound Editing for The ceremony took place on
a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) September 12, and we would like
for Chapter 6: “From the Desert Comes to extend our congratulations to
a Stranger,” to co-supervising sound all of the nominees and winners.
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Andor
Arrives
New Series Premieres
With Trio of Episodes
eptember 21 saw the return
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of Cassian Andor, as played
by Diego Luna, when the
the latest Star Wars live-
action television series debuted
on Disney+.
Andor, the long-awaited prequel series
to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016),
is set five years before the events of the
movie that saw Cassian help steal the
plans to the Death Star from the Empire’s
stronghold on Scarif. The new series
reveals how Andor began his journey
from outsider to rebel hero, in a spy-
thriller that also delves into the political
arena with Genevieve O’Reilly returning
as Mon Mothma. Denise Gough, Stellan
Skarsgard, and Kyle Soller also star in the
series, with Forest Whitaker reprising his
Rogue One role as Saw Gerrera.
Created by executive producer Tony
Gilroy, the series is produced by Stephen
Schiff, Kate Hazell, and David Meanti,
and executive produced by Sanne
Wohlenberg, Diego Luna, Kathleen
Kennedy, and Michelle Rejwan.
Advent Action
Festive Fun from LEGO
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he holiday season is fast approaching, and
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your countdown can begin with the 2022
LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar.
The latest iteration of what has become an
annual tradition will help you bide your time until the big
day itself with 10 mini-build vehicles, including a Republic
Gunship, Bad Batch Shuttle, T-16 Skyhopper, and a Hoth
AT-ST, plus 6 further mini builds. You’ll also find 8 LEGO
Star Wars characters hidden behind the calendar’s 24 doors,
with C-3PO and R2-D2 both sporting festive outfits!
Featuring 329 pieces and priced $44.99, the 2022 LEGO
Star Wars Advent Calendar is available now at LEGO.com.
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PRODUCTION
DIARY
Cassian
Our regular summary of
Collecibles Star Wars movies and television
series currently filming:
Andor Action Figures IN PRODUCTION
asbro have added a duo of
H characters from the Disney+
series Andor (2022) to its
Black Series range.
The Cassian Andor and
B2EMO twin-pack, priced $55.99, will
allow fans to play along with the events
of the hit show, with Season One ending
Starring Rosario Dawson
as the toys arrive in stores this Fall.
as Ahsoka Tano
Cast Includes: Natasha Liu
Bordizzo as Sabine Wren
Disney+
Starring Jude law
Disney+
Fashion
Disney+
Fatigues COMING SOON
Bespin Bound in
Skywalker Style
Season Three
hether you’re headed Starring Pedro Pascal
W as Din Djarin
to the muddy swamps
Disney+
of Dagobah or the
shining corridors of

Cloud City, you need look no

further than denuonovo.com
to find the perfect gear to wear.
Matched to the original,
screen-used costume items,
Denuo Novo have recreated
Luke Skywalker’s look from The Cast Includes Liam Neeson as
Qui-Gon Jinn and Ashley
Empire Strike Back (1980) with
Eckstein as Ahsoka Tano
the polyester cotton blend twill
Disney+
Bespin Jacket ($255) and Bespin
Pants ($299). Both accesories are
available to order now.
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Dume’s Day
A stellar replica brings life to a fallen Jedi
n Order 66 survivor and hero of the Rebellion, Jedi
A
Knight Kanan Jarrus valiantly sacrificed his life to
save his beloved Hera Syndulla and their friends in
Star Wars Rebels (2014-2018).
Formerly known as Caleb Dume, Jarrus stands poised with
his lightsaber in hand and blaster at his side in Gentle Giant
Ltd.’s Kanan Jarrus Mini Bust. Designed by Barry Bradfield
and sculpted by Paul Harding, the 1:6 scale mini-bust includes
two interchangeable heads, enabling you to display the hero
with or without the helmet the Jedi wore following a blinding
injury to his eyes. Priced at $120.00, you can order this statue
now at GentleGiantLtd.com.
THE LIGHT SIDE
By Jamie Cosley
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