Signed by author Jonathan Rinzler and packed with hundreds of never-before-seen photos and interviews with the visual-effects teams, cast, and crew of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, this outstanding volume offers a rare insider's look at the complete creative process. Granted unprecedented access to all those involved at every stage of the film--from Skywalker Ranch to the sets at Fox Studios, Australia--author and Lucasfilm senior editor J. W. Rinzler captures in riveting detail the intense drama and cliffhangers that occurred as production worked day and night for three years to bring their monumental undertaking to conclusion. Readers will uncover:• details on how the art and animatics departments teamed up with ILM to create the spectacular opening sequence, perhaps the greatest Star Wars space battle ever produced • revelations on the genesis of archvillain General Grievous within the Episode III art department • accounts of how George Lucas and Rick McCallum reached critical decisions in often pressure-laden situations • exclusive interviews with Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor on how they prepared for their thrilling lightsaber duel as Anakin and Obi-Wan • an eyewitness account of the reappearance of Darth Vader on the set in Sydney, AustraliaFinally, there's the film editing--Lucas's favorite part of the moviemaking process. Fueled by his imagination and his beginnings as a documentary filmmaker, Lucas makes films the way some painters create canvases, building layer upon layer in each frame of the film. And this book takes the reader along for the ride. The Making of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith is one book that deserves a place in your Star Wars library.
The skill, detail, exuberance and dedication of Costume Designer Trisha Biggar are showcased in a new book due out this Fall; Dressing a Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars in a numbered Limited Edition of 2,500 copies. This deluxe version consists of a cloth edition of 224 pages, and includes an additional 32 pages of Star Wars costume imagery printed on special paper and featuring six assorted bound-in booklets and inserts and eight additional gatefolds. Accompanying this collector's edition is a Certificate of Authenticity and a cast replica of a Wookiee belt buckle. All this is housed in an elegant, padded clamshell case swathed in an embroidered ribbon displaying royal markings made from the same materials as Star Wars costumes. With over 300 photographs and illustrations, this book explores the costumes of the prequel trilogy. It's an amazing collection of diverse wardrobes -- the understated nobility of the Jedi robes, the avarice seen in the ostentatious garb and headdresses of commerce barons and Senators, and the beauty and history expressed in the details of opulent royal dresses. The most memorable costumes from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith are covered, as are many of the thousands of handcrafted background costumes from each film (as well as select costumes from A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi). Learn about the costuming process, from initial sketches to final fabrication. See the virtual costumes of the many digital characters. In addition to the astonishing costume presentations, the book includes commentaries by Samuel L. Jackson, Jimmy Smits, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman and other actors, offering memorable insights on what it was like to don these brilliant creations. Featuring a foreword by George Lucas and a preface by Rick McCallum, Dressing a Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars by Trisha Biggar is scheduled for an October 2005 hardcover release from publisher Harry N. Abrams, with design by Palace Press.
They're responsible for some of the most dazzling and awe-inspiring visuals to appear on the silver screen and now, the concept artists behind Revenge of the Sith bring their considerable talents to comics. The gifted minds of the Episode III Art Department and Industrial Light & Magic come together to tell their own Star Wars tales in a new compilation of short stories: Star Wars: Visionaries. Given free reign to explore any and every aspect of the Star Wars universe, each artists offers a new twist or a deeper view into that galaxy far, far away... Nowhere else will you find a more pure or different look at the Star Wars galaxy than in these 10 exciting tales from the artists who helped create Revenge of the Sith. Featuring the talents of Robert E. Barnes, Ryan Church, Warren Fu, Alex Jaeger, Sang Jun Lee, Stephan Martiniére, Aaron McBride, Mike Murnane, Derek Thompson, Erik Tiemens, and Feng Zhu.Edited by Jeremy Barlow with an introduction by Lucasfilm senior editor J. W. Rinzler, this trade paperback is scheduled for release on April 2 from Dark Horse Comics.
The Star Wars Encyclopedia is signed by author Steve Sansweet and is a must have for any Star Wars fan. The Star Wars Encyclopedia gives you an A to Z reference and details of the history, aliens, planets, vehicles, politics, weapons and more which make up the Star Wars universe. The encyclopedia is fully illustrated and guaranteed to teach even the hard-core Star Wars fans fascinating new facts . Written by Steve Sansweet
Hardcover: Star Wars Chronicles The Prequels (Signed by both Authors) Non-Mint
For the true Star Wars fan, it doesn't get much better than this mammoth compendium in its evocative die-cut slipcase: a companion to the volume that covered the original trilogy and a visual tour through the final three Star Wars films. Photographs, behind-the-scenes production stills, early sketches, computer renderings, outtakes, and more from Lucasfilm's archives deconstruct Episodes I, II, and III--every vehicle, character, planet, and plot line is examined. Featuring more than 3,000 out-of-this-world color images, an insider's-perspective text, and production specifications, this is a gorgeous tribute to the most successful movie saga of all time. Signed by both authors, Steve Sansweet and Pablo Hidalgo.Please Note: These books have been discounted due to slight imperfections. No returns will be accepted.
The Cinema of George Lucas
This lavishly illustrated book delves deep into Lucas's achievements in the film industry as a director, writer, editor, and producer exclusive interviews-as well as unprecedented access to the Lucasfilm archives-to craft a definitive look at more than four decades of the director's work. This book features many never and rarely seen images, including stills from Lucas's student films and behind-the-scenes photographs from the first Star Wars, the Indiana Jones adventures, and Star Wars, : Episode III.
She was the catalyst that helped to turn a rag-tag rebellion into the Rebel Alliance. She provided the impetus for the "Heroes of Yavin" in their attack on the Death Star. And she was the spark that ignited the flames of passion in one of the galaxy's most notorious rogues. "She," of course, is Princess Leia, the leader-and heart-of the Rebellion against Palpatine's galactic Empire. The four stories in this volume follow Leia from the weeks just before the events in A New Hope, to the time just before The Empire Strikes Back-from her first transforming experience with armed rebellion, to facing the ramifications of consequences of the destruction of her home planet, to the beginnings of true love. This volume collects the Star Wars: Valentine one-shot, plus issues #5-#6 and #20-#22 of the ongoing Empire series.Written by Judd Winick, Ron Marz, Welles Hartley, and Randy Stradley, with artwork by Paul Chadwick, Davidé Fabbri, Tomás Giorello, Adriana Melo, and Christian Dalla Vecchia. 152 pages, full color.
Just in time for the third season premiere of Clone Wars on Cartoon Network next month, StarWarsShop.com is offering the first three volumes of Dark Horse's Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures in a bundled set. These include all-new tales of super-charged action and compelling drama, delivered in the same hyper-kinetic visual style as the acclaimed animated series.In Volume 1, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker must overcome the limitations of fighting in the dark on the night-world of Nivek before taking on the dreaded Shadowmen! Meanwhile, Jedi Masters Mace Windu and Saesee Tiin discover that push can come to shove when using the Force to fight battledroids. And, fresh from leading an underwater assault against Separatist forces on the water planet of Mon Calamari, Jedi Master Kit Fisto and his remaining clone troops reach the surface to find a new threat awaiting them! As Volume 2 opens, General Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker play a deadly game of cat and mouse against Separatist droid fighters-and a squadron of highly skilled human pilots who have pledged their guns to Count Dooku. And in a second adventure, Jedi Master Luminara Unuli and her Padawan Barriss Offee race against time to evacuate farmers and their families before the droid forces of General Grievous overrun their village. As the Clone Wars continue to rock the Star Wars universe in Volume 3, the Republic's forces, led by the Jedi, find themselves drawn ever-deeper into Darth Sidious' evil web. There are stories covering all aspects of the Clone Wars--from the trials of the revered Jedi Master Yoda, to the tribulations of the lowliest Clone Troopers fighting on the front lines, to the wicked machinations of the dreaded Count Dooku and General Grievous.Get this fantastic set of Clone Wars Adventures trade paperbacks in time for the March premiere of season 3!
Creating the Worlds of Star Wars: 365 Days
Since the earliest days of Star Wars production, George Lucas took care to have every step of the way extensively photo-documented. Thousands upon thousands of photographs were taken of the filming process, from on-set action to behind-the-scenes activities. Now, many of these images appear for the first time in this brand new, super-thick book from Harry N. Abrams. At over 700 pages, Creating the Worlds of Star Wars: 365 Days is executed in the popular chunky "365-day" photo-packed book format. John Knoll, Visual Effects Supervisor on the Star Wars Special Edition Trilogy and the Star Wars prequel trilogy, is your guide through this unique journey behind the magic of the saga. He shares firsthand information regarding Episodes I, II and III, including many candid and rare photos he took himself. For the original trilogy, Knoll's longtime contacts at ILM helped provide photographs and anecdotes from the days when Star Wars was young. The book also features matte paintings, miniatures and Knoll's 360-degree panorama photos. The book also comes bundled with a CD-ROM of Knoll's panoramic imagery, wrapped into 720-degree images that you can explore. Hyperspace members have already been exploring these virtual tours in the weekly "KnollVision" series that focuses on Episode III.
Cinema by the Bay
Illustrated with more than 275 full-color photographs as well as rare black and white behind-the-scenes images, Cinema by the Bay reveals the untold stories of George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Saul Zaentz, John Lasseter and other independent visionaries who have transformed American cinema and chosen to pursue their creative paths in the fertile soil of the San Francisco Bay Area. Don't miss this opportunity to add this fantastic piece of Star Wars and Bay Area cinema history to your library today!By Sheerly Avni from George Lucas Books. 272 pages, 9"x11.5" hardcover. This exclusive offer on Cinema by the Bay is for a limited time or while supplies last.
Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collection Volume 1--The Freedon Nadd Uprising HC
The planet Onderon, almost four thousand years before the Battle of Yavin and the events in A New Hope: Freedon Nadd is dead, but his dark spirit lives on, and it has been used to abduct Jedi Master Arca! Nomi Sunrider and Ulic Qel-Droma lead the mission to free their Master, but not before the evil King Ommin spreads the seeds of Sith evil to a new generation . . .Out of print for a decade, this deluxe hardcover limited-edition of The Freedon Nadd Uprising kicks off Dark Horse's year-long celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of Star Wars!
The Emmy Award-winning and critically acclaimed Star Wars: Clone Wars micro-series is coming to DVD next year, and here's a first look at the box art of this action-packed release. Obi-Wan Kenobi fights a messy battle with an alien bounty hunter; Anakin Skywalker engages in an epic lightsaber duel in the decrepit ruins of Yavin 4; Mace Windu single-handedly takes on an entire droid army -- these are some of the unshakable images of micro-series, enjoyed by viewers of the Cartoon Network as well as members of Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club. All 20 three-minute chapters of the first round of Star Wars: Clone Wars are gathered together in this release. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky with Art Direction by Paul Rudish, the Clone Wars series are a fresh, stylized take on Star Wars that remains true to the spirit of the saga. They chronicle some of the epic battles that occur between Episodes II and III as the Clone Wars rage across the galaxy.
Fans will soon get to journey back through time and space with C-3PO, R2-D2 and the adorable and resourceful Ewoks as they set out on adventures of their own in three new DVD double features. Available on DVD for the first time ever on November 23, 2004, each DVD includes two feature-length titles, which include The Haunted Village, Tales from the Endor Woods, Caravan of Courage, The Battle for Endor, The Pirates and the Prince, and Treasure of the Hidden Planet. The Ewoks and Droids animated features recount the adventures of these enduringly popular Star Wars characters before they appeared in the classic feature films. Caravan of Courage received an international theatrical release and was subsequently broadcast on U.S. television in 1984, followed by its sequel, The Battle for Endor, which aired in 1985. The set of three DVDs include:Star Wars Animated Adventures: Ewoks -- Two animated Ewok features recount the years before the Battle of Endor. Here Wicket is a young Ewok struggling to achieve maturity in his community. This leads to a series of adventures with his friends: Princess Kneessa heir to the chieftain, Latara the aspiring musician and Teebo the animal empath. Together, they help the adults protect the village from their enemies like Morag the Tulga Witch and their rival species, the Duloks. Star Wars Animated Adventures: Droids -- Two animated Droid features recount the adventures of C-3PO and R2-D2 before they met Luke Skywalker as they serve various masters over the years. As it turns out, their lives were no less hectic as they became involved in battles against gangsters, pirates and the Empire. Star Wars Ewok Adventures: Caravan of Courage and The Battle for Endor -- Two live-action features document the Towani family's adventures with the Ewoks. The Towani family is stranded on Endor after their shuttlecraft crashes on the forest moon. Separated after the crash, the children, Mace and Cindel, must gain the support and trust of the Ewoks in order to rescue their parents who have been captured by a giant monster, Gorax. The Ewoks and Towani children go on an adventure to rescue the captured family members. Upon return to the Ewok village, an army of foreign invaders attacks them. Cindel and an Ewok, Wicket, escape into the forest where they meet Teek and Noa, who like Cindel, also crashed with his Starcruiser on Endor. Together they must defeat the marauders.
StarWarsShop is offering the new Star Wars Trilogy DVDs (with bonus unaltered versions of the films as extras) for preorder in a specially-priced bundled set that includes an exclusive Topps collector card depicting the famous Han vs. Greedo scene from A New Hope!Because most fans who might want to pick up, say, the unaltered version of A New Hope will probably also want the original versions of Empire and Jedi, StarWarsShop is making all three of these releases available as a set for $59.99 -- that's about $30 off the suggested retail price if purchased separately. In addition, fans will also be able to pick up the third exclusive Topps collector card offered by StarWarsShop, with more expected to be added to the expanding exclusive series this summer. This DVD release of the trilogy will only be available through the end of the year, so make sure to get your pre-order in early at StarWarsShop, where you can get your exclusive Topps collector card while supplies last.
The epic intergalactic adventure of the Star Wars saga is finally complete, and audiences can celebrate the unforgettable fun and thrills of Revenge of the Sith. The two-disc Revenge of the Sith DVD includes 6 deleted scenes, a brand-new, full-length documentary produced by Lucasfilm Ltd.; two new featurettes -- one exploring the prophecy of Anakin Skywalker as the Chosen One, the other providing an in-depth look at the movie's eye-popping stunts; a 15-part collection of Lucasfilm's groundbreaking "web documentaries and the 78-minute documentary "Within a Minute." The Revenge of the Sith DVD also offers access to a special Xbox-playable demo of two entire levels from LucasArts' Star Wars Battlefront II. StoryIn Revenge of the Sith, the Clone Wars rage, widening the rift between Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) and the Jedi Council. Young Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) is caught in the middle, his allegiances torn. Seduced by promises of power and temptations of the dark side, he pledges himself to the evil Darth Sidious, becoming Darth Vader. Together, the Sith Lords set in motion a plot of revenge against the Jedi. Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) tries to turn Anakin back to the light side, leading to a climactic lightsaber battle that will decide the fate of the galaxy.
Star Wars Trilogy DVD Special Edition
This four disc DVD features new commentary by George Lucas and cast and crew members, including director Irvin Kershner, actress Carrie Fisher, sound designer Ben Burtt and Industrial Light & Magic's Dennis Muren. Disc 1, Episode IV A New Hope: Eighteen years later, Luke Skywalker, a young farmboy on Tatooine, is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet. Obi-Wan begins Luke's Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue the beautiful Rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of the evil Empire. Although Obi-Wan sacrifices himself in a lightsaber duel with Darth Vader, his former apprentice, Luke proves that the Force is with him by destroying the Empire's dreaded Death Star. Disc 2, Episode V The Empire Strikes Back: Three years later Imperial forces continue to pursue the Rebels. After the Rebellion's defeat on the ice planet Hoth, Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master Yoda, who has lived in hiding since the fall of the Republic. In an attempt to convert Luke to the dark side, Darth Vader lures young Skywalker into a trap in the Cloud City of Bespin. In the midst of a fierce lightsaber duel with the Sith Lord, Luke faces the startling revelation that the evil Vader is in fact his father, Anakin Skywalker.Disc 3, Episode VI Return of the Jedi: In the epic conclusion of the saga, the Empire prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star while the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts his father Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor. In the last second, Vader makes a momentous choice: he destroys the Emperor and saves his son. The Empire is finally defeated, the Sith are destroyed, and Anakin Skywalker is thus redeemed. At long last, freedom is restored to the galaxy.A bonus Disc 4 includes the most comprehensive feature-length documentary ever produced on the Star Wars saga; and never-before-seen footage from the making of all three films, and much more.
Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones DVD (widescreen)
This 2-disk DVD set of Star Wars Episode I Attack of the Clones features commentary by Writer-Director George Lucas; Producer Rick McCallum; Editor and Sound Designer Ben Burtt and more. Eight deleted scenes, three behind-the-scenes featurettes, 12 part web documentary of, "Making Episode II," "From Puppets to Pixels," an all-new, full-length documentary, "Across the Stars" music video featuring John Williams, DVD-ROM weblink to exclusive Star Wars content plus much more! Available in widescreen anamorphic format.
Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menance DVD (widescreen)
This 2-disk DVD set of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menance features commentary by writer-director George Lucas, producer Rick McCallum and more. Exclusive deleted-scenes documentary features seven new sequences. "The Beginning: Making Episode I," an all-new hour-long documentary film culled from over 600 hours of footage, including an insider's look at Lucasfilm and ILM during production. An award-winning twelve-part Web documentary series, never-before-seen production photo gallery, five featurettes, two multi-angle animatics of scenes in progress, "Duel of the Fates" music video featuring John Williams, DVD-ROM weblink to exclusive Star Wars content and much more! Available in widescreen anamorphic format.
To compliment the Special Edition versions of the classic Star Wars films released in theaters in 1997, this new edition of the best-selling companion book The Art of Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope includes sixteen pages of all-new material, storyboards of action sequences detailing the evolution of the story and characters, plus all of the breathtaking photos, and artwork that has made it a must for all Star Wars collectors and movie buffs. A complete script for A New Hope by George Lucas is also included. Written by Carol Titelman
Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi continue their action-filled quest to bring peace to a galaxy consumed by conflict in the Emmy Award-winning Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume II! Originally seen on Cartoon Network, Clone Wars Volume II completes the circle of the Star Wars saga by exploring the event-filled Clone Wars in stunning detail. Clone Wars Volume II ultimately leads to an all-out assault by Grievous on the galactic capital, Coruscant, and the kidnapping of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine ... who Anakin and Obi-Wan are sent to rescue during the first scenes of Revenge of the Sith. This DVD release includes a brand-new featurette, "Connecting the Dots," that takes audiences inside the creative process that series creator Genndy Tartakovsky and his team used to link the stories of Clone Wars and Revenge of the Sith. An audio commentary by Tartakovsky and his band of artists is also included, bringing even greater insight into the process of creating the Emmy-winning animated adventures. There are also two full galleries of concept art, storyboards and sketches, plus trailers for the upcoming LucasArts video games Star Wars Battlefront II and Star Wars Empire at War, as well as a trailer for LEGO's Revenge of the Brick and the original theatrical trailer for Revenge of the Sith. The DVD also features an Xbox-playable demo offering two entire levels from Star Wars Battlefront II, which debuts from LucasArts on Nov. 1. Be sure to pre-order your Clone Wars Volume II DVD from StarWarsShop today!
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