Star Wars Insider  |  #189
Welcome to Star Wars Insider #189!
Next stop on the Skywalker saga tour is Star Wars: A New Hope... and the world that welcomed its fanatical, fun mythology. Insider returns to the fourth instalment to explore what's made it a timeless favorite for so many fans.
If you're stuck for vacation ideas, what better than a tour of the original Tattooine filming locations in Tunisia... sun, sand and Star Wars! Insider reports on a group of dedicated fans who did just that.
In an exclusive interview, Peter Mayhew, the former hospital porter who found fame as the giant, furry, space smuggler Chewbacca, talks about playing the galaxy's favorite fuzzball, the creation of the classic Wookiee look and passing on his know how.
Plus, the making of Star Wars: A New Hope; Greg Hilbrandt, whose iconic poster became a cultural touchstone; the parallel lives of Padme and Leia; and much, much more!
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Star Wars Insider #189.