Star Wars: The Making of Episode I: The Phantom Menace

by Laurent Bouzereau, Jody Duncan

The Making of Star Wars (3), Star Wars Universe (Reference Books — reference)

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The Ultimate Behind-the-Scenes Tour de Force In 1977, George Lucas brought Star Wars to the big screen--and made cinema history. Now, more than twenty years later, the visionary writer-director, his brilliant crew of special-effects wizards, and an exciting cast of talented stars have united to make the long-awaited and eagerly anticipated Episode I of the Star Wars epic. Star Wars: The Making of Episode I is your exclusive entrée backstage where the wonders of the newest chapter in the show more Star Wars saga are brought to life, including - A series of exclusive interviews with George Lucas as he discusses the genesis of the Star Wars story, from themes to scenes to dialogue - The development of such classic characters as young Jedi student Obi-Wan Kenobi and R2-D2--plus intriguing newcomers Anakin Skywalker, Qui-Gon Jinn, Queen Amidala, and Jar Jar Binks - The creation of new state-of-the-art creatures and special effects by the legendary Industrial Light & Magic team - Pre-production: from storyboarding, set-building, and model-making to costume design and the casting of pivotal roles - Post-production: Including editing, scoring, and combining computer generated effects with live-action footage - Shooting in England, Italy, and Tunisia, with stars Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, and Natalie Portman - Hundreds of drawings and photographs Witness all the movie-making magic behind the sensational Star Wars saga's newest episode! show less

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Canonical title
Star Wars: The Making of Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Original title
Star Wars: The Making of Episode I, The Phantom Menace
Original publication date
1999
Related movies
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999 | IMDb); Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace - Behind the Scenes (2001 | IMDb)
Original language
English

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DDC/MDS
791.4372Arts & recreationRecreation, sports, and performing artsMovies, TV, VideoMotion pictures, radio, television, podcastingMotion picturesFilms; screenplaysSingle films
LCC
PN1997 .S6595 .B68Language and LiteratureLiterature (General)Literature (General)DramaMotion picturesPlays, scenarios, etc.
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