Watto Voice & Almost Binks by ANDY SECOMBE
Andy Secombe shares how he created Watto’s unforgettable voice and hilariously recalls almost becoming Jar Jar Binks in a rediscovered Celebration interview full of warm humour…
13th February 2026
The Phantom Menace
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
JOHN COPPINGER Interview – Jabba Sculptor & Wookiee extra roles
John Coppinger recalls sculpting and operating Jabba sharing warm humour rare creature‑shop insight and fun memories of his unexpected Wookiee extra roles across Star Wars…
15th January 2026
The Look of Episode I: A Talk with Doug Chiang
Doug Chiang reflects on shaping the visual identity of The Phantom Menace, blending McQuarrie’s legacy with bold new design ideas that defined Star Wars for a new era…
13th January 2026
The Very Model of a Modern Major Model Shop
TA look inside ILM’s Episode I model shop, where traditional craftsmanship thrived alongside groundbreaking CGI to create the detailed miniatures that shaped the film’s visual world…
13th January 2026
The Creatures Of Episode I Take Form
Discover how the creatures of The Phantom Menace came to life through animatronics, prosthetics, puppetry, and groundbreaking CGI, blending classic craftsmanship with emerging digital techniques…
12th January 2026
Looks are Everything – Part II
Discover how Senior Hairdresser Sue Love crafted the distinctive hairstyles of The Phantom Menace, blending artistry and world‑building to bring each character’s look to life…
11th January 2026
David Dozoretz
Discover how David Dozoretz used groundbreaking digital animatics at Skywalker Ranch to help shape The Phantom Menace, redefining how Star Wars sequences were planned and visualised…
11th January 2026
Looks are Everything – Part I
Discover how Chief Make‑Up Artist Paul Engelen crafted the memorable looks of The Phantom Menace, blending prosthetics, design, and artistry to bring its characters vividly to life…
10th January 2026
Watto’s Character Development – From Concept to CG
Explore how Watto evolved from early concept art to a fully CG character in The Phantom Menace, blending design artistry with groundbreaking ILM animation…
10th January 2026
Kevin Baillie
A look at Kevin Baillie’s early work on The Phantom Menace, helping develop digital animatics and previs tools that shaped the film’s action and visual planning…
9th January 2026
Ben Burtt: The Sound Design of Episode I
A look at how Ben Burtt crafted the groundbreaking soundscape of The Phantom Menace, blending field recordings, experimental techniques, and classic Star Wars audio signatures for a new era…
9th January 2026
Animatics: Part 2
A deeper look at how Lucasfilm refined The Phantom Menace through advanced animatics, using digital previs to shape action, timing, and camera movement across complex sequences…
8th January 2026
Animatics: Part 1
Discover how George Lucas used early digital animatics to shape The Phantom Menace, refining action, pacing, and visual effects through innovative moving storyboards developed at Skywalker Ranch…
8th January 2026
Ryan Tudhope – Animatics Artist
Discover how a teenage Ryan Tudhope transformed early CG experiments into a role on ILM’s animatics team for The Phantom Menace, launching his VFX career…
6th 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
Mocking Up Episode I
Discover how Star Wars fan Robert Barnes helped shape Episode I through innovative mock‑ups and design at ILM in this rare Holocron archive feature…
3rd January 2026
JAKE LLOYD Interview – Anakin Skywalker
Jake Lloyd reflects on becoming young Anakin sharing childhood excitement, sudden fame, and the bittersweet challenges that followed his pivotal role in The Phantom Menace…
2nd January 2026
Spherical Solutions
Discover how Industrial Light & Magic used simple reflective spheres to perfect CGI lighting for Episode I, blending digital characters seamlessly with live‑action…
2nd January 2026
Ask the Jedi Council Archives – 1999
Explore rare insights from the Lucasfilm Jedi Council Archives on Star Wars filmmaking, design, and concept artistry….
1st January 2026
Designing a Sith Lord
Discover how artist Iain McCaig crafted Darth Maul’s iconic design for The Phantom Menace, blending mythic influences with striking visual intensity…
1st January 2026
At First Glance
Discover how John Knoll recreated the legendary Star Wars opening crawl for Episode I, preserving the saga’s timeless cinematic tradition…
1st January 2026
