Media Release -- In this rebel-rousing issue we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Star Wars Special Editions, with a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into the making of the enhanced original trilogy. We also follow the heroic journey of Rogue One's Jyn Erso, and speak to Derek Arnold—the actor inside the animatronic head of rebel commando Pao.
Plus, we discover how Gareth Edwards used Industrial Light & Magic's cutting-edge virtual-reality technology to create one of Rogue One's most iconic shots.
Want to know the identity of the rarest LEGO Star Wars minifigure? You'll find out as we delve into our toy box to make sure we've not swapped a Jar Jar Binks head for a gold-plated C-3PO one! All this and Darth Maul too!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE...
'A HEROINE'S JOURNEY'
In her latest exploration of the Hero's Journey, Tricia Barr looks at
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and how Jyn Erso's arc reflects the
evolution of the monomyth.
'THE MAKING OF MAUL'
Marvel Comics' Darth Maul is a five-part miniseries that sheds light on the sinister Force-wielder's early days. Here, writer Cullen Bunn tells us about scripting the Zabrak's backstory–and falling for his double-bladed charms!
'MINIFIGURE MANIA!'
The stormtroopers may be a little short, but you can't judge LEGO Star Wars minifigures by their size!
