A Yahoo A Chat with Rick McCallum
Archived Rick McCallum chat revealing candid insights into Episode I’s production, ILM’s digital innovation and the excitement of the prequel era….
16th September 2026
Episode I
2026
John Williams Chats about the Music of Episode I
A preserved conversation with John Williams exploring Episode I’s musical ideas offering insight into his creative process and enriching the Holocron archive…
15th September 2026
Nick Gillard & Trading Lightsaber Blows
Explore Nick Gillard’s Jedi swordplay philosophy in Episode I — archived insights into the choreography behind Star Wars’ iconic lightsaber duels….
14th September 2026
Leavesden, Albums, Wars Stories & Swamp Creatures
A look back at Episode I cast moments at Leavesden capturing late‑90s Lucasfilm energy and preserving archived StarWarscom history through your Holocron collection…
11th September 2026
Make-Up, John Knoll & Evan Pontoriero
Pontoriero’s journey from Super‑8 laser blasts to Episode I animatics showcases how early computer art, 3D skills and motion‑capture shaped his path into Star Wars storytelling…
10th September 2026
Roger Christian, Leavesden & A Blue World
Christian’s Episode I craftsmanship at Leavesden blends practical filmmaking grit with early digital era experimentation, shaping a pivotal moment in Star Wars production history…
9th September 2026
Many Faces, Coruscant, Storms & Droids
A collection of 1997 production reports covering R2’s passport troubles a Tunisian storm set damage Coruscant’s evolving design and Lucas’s experimental Episode I filmmaking approach…
7th September 2026
Press Conference in Italy
A detailed look at the 1997 Caserta press conference capturing Lucas and McCallum’s insights on Episode I production digital technology casting and the palace’s role in the story…
4th September 2026
Trisha Biggar
An archival exploration of Trisha Biggar’s Episode I costume design highlighting her craftsmanship cultural inspirations and the expansive wardrobe shaping the film’s visual identity…
2nd August 2026
Foley artists of Episode I
An archival exploration of the Foley artistry behind The Phantom Menace highlighting handcrafted sound effects that shaped the film’s immersive audio identity and tactile realism…
1st August 2026
Hardware Designer
An archival look at Jay Shuster’s hardware design work for Episode I highlighting his creative process and the purposeful concept art shaping the film’s technological identity…
19th July 2026
Star Wars – Episode I: The Phantom Menace
The galaxy shifts as the Jedi uncover a hidden threat, guiding young Anakin while political tension, prophecy and rising danger set the stage for the coming conflict…
24th March 2026
Ask the Jedi Council Archives – 2001
Explore the 2001 Jedi Council Archives, featuring insights on Jedi training, ILM animation, and the evolving world of the Star Wars prequel era….
1st March 2026
The Phantom Menace – Misc.
A varied gallery of miscellaneous images from The Phantom Menace featuring production stills character moments atmospheric visuals and unique snapshots from the 1999 Star Wars prequel…
11th February 2026
The Phantom Menace – Concepts
A curated gallery of concept art from The Phantom Menace showcasing early designs characters environments and visual ideas shaping the 1999 launch of the Star Wars prequel trilogy…
9th February 2026
The Phantom Menace – Behind the Scenes
A behind the scenes gallery from The Phantom Menace featuring rare production moments sets costumes and candid glimpses from the making of the 1999 Star Wars prequel…
7th February 2026
The Phantom Menace – Art
A vibrant gallery of artwork from The Phantom Menace showcasing stylised interpretations characters environments and dramatic visuals from the opening chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy…
5th February 2026
The Phantom Menace – Storyboards
A dynamic collection of Phantom Menace storyboards capturing fast action bold compositions and early visual ideas that shaped the film’s iconic podraces and battles…
3rd February 2026
Designing Personality: An Interview with Jay Shuster
Jay Shuster reflects on crafting the personalities of prequel‑era vehicles and droids, revealing how design, silhouette, and storytelling shaped the look of Episodes I and II…
22nd January 2026
Building A Galaxy Board By Board
Gavin Bocquet transformed ambitious concept art into more than fifty detailed sets for The Phantom Menace, blending practical craftsmanship and early digital techniques to build a convincing galaxy…
14th January 2026
Special Effects! The Episode I Virtual Paradox
How The Phantom Menace fused cutting‑edge digital wizardry with old‑school Star Wars craftsmanship, creating a visual paradox that still defines Episode I…
5th January 2026
Jayne-Ann Tenggren: Lookout Atop Episode I’s Main Mast
Discover how Episode I script supervisor Jayne‑Ann Tenggren ensured flawless continuity across practical and digital production…
4th January 2026
