Issue 211 of Star Wars Insider, out on Tuesday, June 7, features three covers, exlcuisve fiction from George Mann, an excluisve interview with Roger Christian and celebrates the 25th anniversary of the release of the Star Wars Special Editions. Here’s a breakdown of what’s in this issue…
This issue Insider celebrates the 25th anniversary of the release of the Star Wars Special Editions, it was a big job for those involved, and we celebrate their dedication to the task with an in-depth chat with some of the creatives that made it possible. Plus, take a tour of Great Britain’s Star Wars filming locations, retrace the turning points in Obi-Wan Kenobi’s life, and there’s an all-new and exclusive short story by top Star Wars author George Mann featuring everyone’s favorite galactic chef, Dexter Jettster.
KNOWING OBI-WAN KENOBI
As the Jedi Knight turned hermit and protector undertakes a new adventure in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, we look back at the life and times of the character to better understand his place in the history of the Star Wars galaxy.
THE SAGA OF THE SPECIAL EDITIONS
Star Wars Insider celebrates 25 years since the original trilogy returned to theaters with a few special modifications.
GALACTIC BRITAIN
Join Insider Tours for a starspeeder trip around the British mainland and its Star Wars filming locations.
EXCLUSIVE FICTION: “INHERITANCE”
Dexter Jettster takes control in a new Star Wars short story by George Mann.
ROGER CHRISTIAN INTERVIEW
The Oscar-winning set decorator of A New Hope reveals how a galaxy was built from old junk and spare parts.
SIMON PAISLEY-DAY INTERVIEW
The Rise of Skywalker actor on his memorable on-screen death at the hands of Supreme Leader Kylo Ren.
THE HIGH REPUBLIC: PHASE I
Insider revisits the first phase of the Lucasfilm Publishing initiative, with insight from Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, George Mann, Daniel José Older, Cavan Scott and Charles Soule.
