Star Wars Insider | #235
Can you believe it’s been ten years since Star Wars: The Force Awakens arrived in movie theaters? In some ways it feels like only yesterday, but the characters, worlds, and concepts it introduced are now so firmly embedded in Star Wars mythology that it seems like they were always a part of the saga.
In this issue we’re celebrating its tenth anniversary with a fascinating look behind the scenes at Industrial Light & Magic’s work on one of the film’s most impressive visual sequences – the Millennium Falcon’s escape from Jakku. We trace the rise of the First Order and the real-world inspirations director J.J. Abrams had in mind when creating the sequel trilogy’s antagonistic bad guys. Plus, there’s a tasty food portion of exclusive short fiction to enjoy, written by Lucasfilm’s Kristin Baver, staring a young Rey.
Plus, we talk to composer Brandon Roberts about his musical score for season two of Andor; actor Robert Emms reveals his thoughts on playing rebel spy Lonni Jung; Skeleton Crew’s Ryan Kiera Armstrong reflects on her part in the recent Disney+ show; we revisit Star Wars Celebration 2025; and commemorate the launch of the Star Wars Customizable Card Game some 30 years ago!
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Star Wars Insider #235.