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SuperShadow: Prequel secrets remain?
Shot-by-shot summary of the second TPM promotional trailer!
SuperShadow: Prequel Rumors
SuperShadow: Lucasfilm and Internet rumors
SuperShadow: Read the latest Reader rumor and comments!
Spylord: How will TPM compare to the films of the classic trilogy?
Vecton: The prophecy of the one whe will bring balance to the Force is fulfilled by Vader or Luke Skywalker?
SuperShadow: Click here to read Part 8 of our ongoing Q and A sessions with George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars!
SuperShadow: Click here to read about the video release of The Phantom Menace!
SuperShadow: Click here to read about the similarities between Ep. 1: TPM and Ep. 4: A New Hope!
SuperShadow: Check out the latest reader rumors!
SuperShadow: Click Here to read about the most popular characters from TPM
SuperShadow: CLICK HERE to read Tom Garrison's Star Wars Episode 7: The Fallen Hero.
Vespon: Popular misconceptions that millions of movie fans have about Episode 1.
THX-Disciple: Tentative international release dates for the trailer and TPM film!
SuperShadow: The Phantom Menace's opening weekend.
Spylord: Possible early release of TPM on May 18.
Dark Ocean: In the Jan. 4 Vanity Fair, George Lucas says that he will not make the Sequel Trilogy (Episodes 7, 8, & 9).
SuperShadow: An alleged script summary for Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
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SuperShadow: After watching the Phantom Menace teaser trailer countless times, who now dares criticize George Lucas' vision of the new Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace? No one. Lightning is going to strike again for George come May 1999. The Hollywood studios had just better get out of the way. TPM trailer was the best two minutes in the history of film and it's just the tip of the iceberg, folks . . . This film is going to rock! Notice how no ILMers got credit at the end of TPM trailer. Thanx, George!
SuperShadow: While George Lucas no longer has the time to answer our questions for the time being, he is allowing us to post some of his private notes that he made about the Prequel Trilogy while writing TPM screen play (CLICK HERE!)
Dark Ocean: Dennis Muren of ILM answers a few questions about TPM.
Vecton: A few words with producer Rick McCallum!
Dark Ocean: Subscribe to the Star Wars Insider -- please call (this call is free) and subscribe today!
SuperShadow: We have received a gazillion emails about TPM trailer rumors. Click Here to read what's up with the prequel trailer!
Vespon: Click Here to read our question and answers with Rick McCallum (the producer of TPM)
THX-Disciple: TPM will make $ 1 billion in the US/Canada . . . Yep, 1 B. Click Here to read why!
Eon: New digital environments of TPM from a Lucasfilm insider!
Vespon: CLICK HERE to read our latest question-and-answer session with George Lucas!
Dark Ocean: The life story of the great man behind Star Wars-> George Lucas
SuperShadow: An ILM insider gives us their opinion on The Phantom Menace, Blue Harvest and Revenge of the Jedi
Spylord: Click Here to read a little about the 20-minute main battle sequence for the Phantom Menace that one of our friends at ILM is working on!
Vecton: Check out Chapter 3 in Barry's R5-D4 Wars!
SuperShadow: Click Here to read the latest TPM rumors and comments sent in from Star Wars fans worldwide!
Fire Force: Read what 20th Century Fox has to say about The Phantom Menace title
Vespon: Click here to read what kind of actor George wants to play older Anakin Skywalker in Ep. 2 and 3.
SuperShadow: George Lucas answers more questions related to the Prequel Trilogy!
SuperShadow: For the latest TPM update click here
THX-Disciple: On his radio show, Howard Stern blasts Star Wars fans for criticizing the Phantom Menace!
SuperShadow: Click Here to read your email comments on the Phantom Menace title!
SuperShadow: Part 6 of our interview series with George Lucas focuses on the Phantom Menace title, the Internet and post-production.
Fire Force: LucasArt's new CD, Behind the Magic, has a ton of great prequel info. Check out these prequel facts
SuperShadow: Is George playing with our heads again? Click Here to read some insider dirt on the prequel title.
SuperShadow: Click Here to read the latest prequel rumors/comments sent in by our readers for Sept. 26!
SuperShadow: Click Here to read the latest prequel rumors/comments sent in by our readers for Sept. 25!
SuperShadow: Here is Part 5 in our ongoing interview series with George Lucas.
Fire Force: Click Here to read the latest Ep 1 rumors and comments from our readers for Sept. 23!
SuperShadow: Click Here for prequel rumors and comments sent in from Star Wars fans from around the world for Sept. 22!
SuperShadow: Click Here for today's Episode 1 rumors and comments sent in from Star Wars fans from around the galaxy!
Spylord: We just received Chapter 2 of Barry's R5-D4 Wars. R5 is the red astromech droid that blows its motivator at the beginning of Star Wars outside of the Jawas' sand crawler . . . If you missed it, CLICK HERE for Chapter 1.
SuperShadow: Click Here for the latest prequel rumors and comments sent in from Star Wars fans from around the globe!
SuperShadow: Click Here for the latest emails sent in from Star Wars fans from around the world!
Dark Ocean: Added more reader rumors. Click Here to check them out!
SuperShadow: CLICK HERE to read Part 4 of our ongoing interview with George Lucas.
SuperShadow: Click here for a report from SithFox on the status of animated Episode 1 TV shows on Fox.
THX-Disciple: Is Episode One going to hyperspace past the $ 100 million threshold during its first weekend of release?
Dark Ocean: Later today, we will be posting a report from our 20th Century Fox insider, SithFox, on how Fox's television division is totally frustrated that Lucasfilm won't let them produce a prequel-related animated series for the Fall 1999 television season.
Eon: Click here for the latest e-mails sent in from fans worldwide!
SuperShadow: Find out what the amazing R5-D4 was up to during the prequels in Barry's thrilling fan fiction called R5-D4 Wars. CLICK HERE to read Part 1 of this story!
SuperShadow: Click here to read Part 3 of our ongoing interview with George Lucas.
Spylord: CLICK HERE for Jason Ward's The Basis of the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy
Spylord: CLICK HERE for more prequel coolness from Jetfire
SuperShadow: CLICK HERE to read the newest rumors and comments from Star Wars fans from around the world, including a plea from a supporter of the Star of Alderaan protest.
SuperShadow: Click Here to read some extremely interesting info. from Timothy Zahn's "Vision of the Future" sent in from Jetfire that shines some light on what we may see in the Sequel Trilogy. Thanks JF!
SuperShadow: Click Here to read my ysis of the characters and events that we can look forward to in the Sequel Trilogy (Ep 7, 8 and 9) . . .
SuperShadow: I've posted a ton of your email with my comments. CLICK HERE to read the latest round of prequel rumors and comments from the readers of the Dark Side!
SuperShadow: Part 3 of George's interview will probably be posted this coming Monday . . .
THX-Disciple: Click Here to read Part 2 of our interview with George Lucas
Vespon: Click Here to read Part 1 of our interview with George Lucas
SuperShadow: Click Here to read our exclusive from George Lucas.
SpyLord: It's my first time doing the email thing . . . be kind! CLICK HERE to read the latest rumors and comments sent in by Star Wars fans from around the world for August 14! About 28 emails posted! Also, Vespon should post something later today . . .
Eon: Just received an ultra-cool email from one of our LFL contacts: CLICK HERE to read the latest Ep. 1 questions answered by one of our top Lucasfilm sources. Check it out! More updates to follow later in the day!
SuperShadow: An alert reader (Henry Taylor) sent me an e-mail informing me that yesterday Ain't It Cool News posted the impromptu chat (CLICK HERE to read that chat if you haven't already) that I had with my friend who works as a regional manager for one of the large theater chains. Thanks, H.T. Go figure . . .
SuperShadow: More of your email has been posted! CLICK HERE to read the latest rumors and ideas sent in by Star Wars fans from around the world for August 13!
SuperShadow: Every now and then you come across a site that really peaks your interest and makes you go: "COOL!" CLICK HERE to visit a great prequel site called: The Whill Journal. The Whilljournalist (WJ) does a great job of synthesizing all the info about Ep 1 that is floating around out there.
Dark Ocean: Late last night, we received an anonymous email from someone claiming to have found the story line to the first hour of Episode 1. Before you burst out laughing, CLICK HERE and read it for yourself! It's pretty cool.
SuperShadow: CLICK HERE to find out why ticket prices for Episode 1 are going to be more expensive than for any film you have ever seen
SuperShadow: More replies to your email! CLICK HERE to read the latest rumors and ideas sent in by Star Wars fans from around the world for August 11!
SuperShadow: Many of you write in asking why your email rumor or comment has not been posted. CLICK HERE to read how we decide which email rumors to post and which not to post.
SuperShadow: Finally, I've had a chance to dig through the old mail bag again. CLICK HERE to read some very interesting rumors and ideas sent in by Star Wars fans from around the globe!
Eon: CLICK HERE to read what one of our Lucasfilm sources has to say about Star Wars cannon (history) and the Prequel Trilogy
SuperShadow: starwars.com had a very important update. George has decided that Ep 1 will be both a quality and a limited film release on Friday, May 21, 1999. CLICK HERE to learn the positive and negative implications this will have for the fans and other comments.
Vespon: CLICK HERE to read why George is making the right decision by giving the prequel a modest release in high-quality theaters.
SuperShadow: I've added two new members to the Dark Side team:
THX-Disciple is our new THX systems expert and SpyLord, who is an old friend that asked to join in the fun . . .
FireForce: CLICK HERE to read some of the reasons why Star Wars is important to so many people around the world
Eon: Read what the well-known film critic, Pauline Kael of the New Yorker , may be writing about Episode 1 after she screens the film next year. CLICK HERE to read Pauline Kael's review of Star Wars Ep 1.
Vespon: We're working on a large and update for Friday! Check back in again tomorrow!
Dark Ocean: More replies to your email! CLICK HERE for the latest rumors and comments sent in from Star Wars fans from around the world for AUGUST 6!
FireForce (9:10 pm pst): Here is the latest reports from our 20th Century Fox source called SithFox.
Vespon: Finished reading some of your e-mail and posted some new rumors and comments. CLICK HERE for the latest rumors and comments sent in from Star Wars fans from around the world for AUGUST 4!
FireForce: We expect to have some prequel-related news from our 20th Century Fox source, SithFox, later today. Stay tuned!
Eon: Here it is . . . finally. The latest question-and-answer session with one of our exclusive Lucasfilm sources. CLICK HERE to read tons of information about the production of the Star Wars Prequel.
Dark Ocean: CLICK HERE for the latest rumors and comments sent in from Star Wars fans from around the world for AUGUST 3!
Vespon: How much of Episode 1 has been revealed to the public by spies and what not? CLICK HERE to learn from one of our Lucasfilm sources that the claims that Episode 1 is being spoiled for you is really much ado about nothing.
Dark Ocean: CLICK HERE for the latest rumors and comments sent in from Star Wars fans from around the world for JULY 31!
More news from a Lucasfilm source to be posted later tonight or early Saturday morning!
Dark Ocean: Finished reading and adding some comments to your latest batch of email: CLICK HERE for the latest rumors and comments sent in from Star Wars fans from around the world for JULY 29!
We have received another intriguing 20th Century Fox update from our inside source, SithFox. Find out how other Hollywood studio execs really feel about George Lucas' Prequel. CLICK HERE to read SithFox' latest report.
SuperShadow: We gave a long list of questions to one of our top sources at Lucasfilm. CLICK HERE to read this interview about the production and other aspects of Ep 1.
Eon: It has long been rumored that Ep 1 is going to be similar to Ep 4: SW A New Hope. CLICK HERE to read some of the striking similarities between Ep 1 and Star Wars: A New Hope!
SuperShadow: More e-mail has just been posted . . . CLICK HERE for the latest rumors and comments sent in from Star Wars fans !
Sun, July 26, 1998
Dark Ocean: SuperShadow has posted more fan rumors and comments. For the latest Episode 1 rumors and comments sent in from fans from all over the World for JULY 26. CLICK HERE!
Sat, July 25, 1998
SuperShadow: Just posted a ton of your e-mails with my two-cents-worth attached!!! For the latest Episode 1 rumors and comments sent in from fans from all over the World for JULY 25. CLICK HERE!
Fri, July 24, 1998
SuperShadow: I just posted another 30 or so of your e-mails with my comments of course. Enjoy! For the latest Episode 1 rumors and comments sent in from fans from all over the World for JULY 24. CLICK HERE!
Thurs, July 23, 1998
Vecton: SuperShadow has posted and commented on a ton of your e-mail! For the latest Episode 1 rumors and comments sent in from fans from all over the World for JULY 23. CLICK HERE!
Wed, July 22, 1998
SuperShadow: Our source at 20th Century Fox, SithFox, has a very long update about what's going on with the prequel distribution at Fox. The Fox also has some other interesting tidbits ready for your perusal. CLICK HERE to read the first of SithFox's inside reports from 20th Century Fox!
Thanks for your support! Without you, I never would have gotten the opportunity to write a paid column for one of the premiere on-line mags! Again thanks, I'm eternally indebted to you all!!
Sun, July 12, 1998
SuperShadow: I've answered some more of your e-mail for all the world to see. Check out the latest and coolest fan rumors and comments! For the latest Episode 1 rumors and comments sent in from fans from all over the World for JULY 12. CLICK HERE!
Sat, July 11, 1998
SuperShadow: With the holidays plus work, I have fallen waaaay behind with the old mail bag. I've posted about 30 or so of your latest rumors and comments. So go check it out! For the latest Episode 1 rumors and comments sent in from fans from all over the World for JULY 11. CLICK HERE!
Fri, July 10, 1998
FireForce: The technical improvements made to the tripod.com server seem to be working very well. Hopefully, they can now handle the volume of visitors we've been getting.
Tues, July 7, 1998
Does George Lucas utilize a "formula" when writing the stories for his Star Wars movies? One of our Lucasfilm sources states that the key to unlocking the framework of Episode 1's plot is in studying the similar plot devices used by George in ANH, ESB and ROTJ. CLICK HERE to learn more about what the plot to Episode 1 is going to focus on!
Mon, July 6, 1998
Sun, July 5, 1998
CLICK HERE to read a very interesting article discussing Star Wars as a modern fairy tale!
Sat, July 4, 1998
For the latest Episode 1 rumors and comments sent in from Star Wars fans from all over the World for JULY 4th. CLICK HERE!
Thurs, July 2, 1998
CLICK HERE to read a brief summary of the life and times of George "Creative Impulse" Lucas!
CLICK HERE to read Vespon's latest thoughts on a possible basis for the storyline to Episode 1!
Wed, July 1, 1998
CLICK HERE to read one of the first rough drafts of Star Wars 4: A New Hope, which was written in 1973!
Comments sent in from fans from all over the World for JULY 1. CLICK HERE!
Mon, June 29, 1998
Comments sent in from fans from all over the World for JUNE 29. CLICK HERE!
Sun, June 28, 1998
"I'm sure most of you are familiar with the live-video download of Lynne Hale's Episode I diary that is now available on starwars.com. Lucasfilm is planning to include a "best of" video cassette of Lynn's diary with the eventual video release of Episode I. This video diary will run nearly three hours. And will reveal some very interesting footage that Lucasfilm is not willing to show the publi il after Episode I finishes its run in the world's cineplexes . . . Other portions of this diary will be seen on a making of Episode I special that will air on Fox television shortly after the theatrical release of Episode I next May . . . " (Source: Anonymous Lucasfilm Informant)
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