Star Wars Insider #222, out on Tuesday 31st October 2023, features part 2 of the interview with ILM Legends Dennis Muren and Ken Ralston, an interview with Tim Rose, and TWO helpings of new and exclusive fiction by Lydia King and Richard Dinnick.
The BIG news this issue is the return of The High Republic short fiction to Insider, and we welcome author Lydia Kang to the fold with the first part of her new run of stories – illustrated by Star Wars concept artist Jake Lunt Davies! – that kick off Phase III of the Lucasfilm Publishing initiative.
Also in this issue we speak to Admiral Ackbar himself, puppeteer Tim Rose, who performed the character in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi; there’s a fascinating interview with Star Wars: Ahsoka’s composer, Kevin Kiner, and his collaborators (and children) Sean and Deana. Continuing our celebration of the 40thanniversary of Return of the Jedi, there’s the second part of our interview with Industrial Light & Magic’s Dennis Muren and Ken Ralston, and examine how the galaxy moved on after Endor with a look at the movies, videogames, and fiction set after the destruction of the second Death Star.
THE HIGH REPUBLIC EXCLUSIVE FICTION
“No Big Deal” by Lydia Kang kicks off our Phase III short fiction!
THE MANDALORIAN
We look back at the gripping third season of the Disney+ series that saw Bo-Katan Kryze lead her people home.
TUNES FOR TANO
Star Wars: Ahsoka composer Kevin Kline talks about writing the soundtrack for the hit live-action series.
TIM ROSE INTERVIEW
The master puppeteer behind Admiral Ackbar, Sy Snootles, and the Rancor recalls his fascinating career.
AFTER ENDOR
What happened after the Empire fell? Insider explores the aftermath of the Battle of Endor in books, comics, and videogames.
EXCLUSIVE FICTION – YES! TWO STORIES THIS ISSUE!
“Valnir & Laizhu” – an original trilogy short story by Richard Dinnick!
DENNIS MUREN & KEN RALSTON INTERVIEW: PART TWO
The Industrial Light & Magic veterans talk about creating the visual effects for Return of the Jedi.
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