CLASSIC IMAGE: Z FOR ZUCKUSS

The scene where Darth Vader initiates a group of deadly Bounty Hunters into finding the Millennium Falcon remains one of the many highlights of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. This motley band includes  humanoids, aliens and a droid-all soon to become iconic figures in the STAR WARS saga and particularly within its Expanded Universe.

One of the most mysterious of the pack must surely be Zuckuss, as played by the once out of the limelight Catherine Munroe. Check out our exclusive interview with the friendly actress from a few years back, here:
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CATHY'S SIGNED PHOTO'S - CATHY MUNROE OFFICIAL SITE

CLASSIC IMAGE: BARRISS OFFEE- DESTINY'S CHILD

Before fan controversially losing her way as a Jedi in THE CLONE WARS animated series, healer and former Padawan, Barriss Offee, made a fine live-action partnership with Luminara Unduli during the tumultuous events of EPISODE II. As played by Mary Oyaya and Nalini Krishan, the actress duo would become hugely popular on the worldwide convention circuit.

Check out our exclusive interview from a few years back with the lovely Nalini, talking about life as Barriss Offee, here:

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CLASSIC ART: MATT BUSCH's WORLD OF 'STAR WARS'

A lovely tribute to Drew Struzan's retro movie poster for STAR WARS in 1978, Matt Busch's own "Circus" poster acts as fine promotion for EPISODE III's character packed incidents and excitement.

Check out Ian Trussler's interview with Matt Busch here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B80ITjM31EVRaWYxY1EyMEhjbzA/edit?usp=sharing

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ROTJ AT 30: FANTASY CHECK A-OK.

George Lucas and Howard Kazanjian make a final inspection of the various ILM built models being used in the special effects filming of RETURN OF THE JEDI. With thanks to the STAR WARS ARCHIVES website for the image.

A few years back, Mister Kazanjian very kindly gave AFICIONADO a superb interview about his time working on JEDI, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, and other fascinating films. Check it out here: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/6337672/howard-kazanjian-interview-2009-pdf-1-7-meg?da=y

BEHIND THE SCENES: FIGHTING STYLE!

Off-camera, Stunt Coordinator Nick Gillard helps Ewan McGregor film his closeup lightsaber fighting shots, during the now classic Theed Hangar three-way duel from EPISODE I- this is a slightly different image to the one we're normally used to seeing in the popular magazines of the time.

Happy Birthday today to Ewan McGregor, now hitting a still youthful 42, and Nick Gillard.

Check out AFICIONADO's classic interview with all-round nice guy Nick Gillard- one of the most detailed and exhaustive you'll ever get on the behind the scenes lightsaber stuntwork- here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B80ITjM31EVRdXNhMWlRZ0VwQ0E/edit?usp=sharing

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