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Star Wars Rebels
Tiya Sircar talks about
life as a Mandalorian
warrior and weilding
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EDITION EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE LIGHT SIDE DARK SIDE
Subscribe
to Star Wars
Insider
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06 42 70

The Battle Continues! Kevin Kiner Timothy Zahn
Do you want more Star Wars Battlefront? The maestro behind the music The fan-favorite Star Wars author
Then you’re in luck! of Star Wars Rebels shares secrets reveals all about his hotly anticipated
of scoring the show! new novel, Thrawn.
08

Han Goes Solo 50 74
The next Star Wars movie starts shooting, Star Wars Destiny Animating Thrawn
Disney goes into hyperpace, and news of Find out how designers at Fantasy Rebels animation supervisor
a primate Jedi! Flight Games created its newest Keith Kellogg on bringing the
collectible-card expansion set. admiral to life.
18

Comics and Books 56 76
Marvel presents an unmissible Star Wars Jody Houser RunDisney
crossover, and we preview the latest The writer of Marvel’s adaptation of Discover what it’s like to run through
Rogue One books. Rogue One tells us why the new comic Disneyland with fellow Star Wars fans!
goes beyond the movie!
34 82

Doctor Aphra 62 Riz Ahmed
The creators of Marvel’s Celebration Insider gets intel from the charismatic
newest anti-heroine talk about this What can you expect from actor who portrayed Imperial defector
exciting new series! a Star Wars convention? Bodhi Rook in Rogue One.




INCOMING TRANSMISSIONS


49 68 88 90
Jedi Master’s Quiz Image Archive Worldwide Fiction
How much do you know about the Take a look behind-the-scenes The Running Stormtrooper is here to Blade Squadron return
alien creatures in Star Wars? on The Force Awakens. help make dreams come true! in a final epic adventure!




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The smash-hit combat experience from a galaxy
far, far away is getting bigger, better, and bolder!

he next installment of Star Wars Battlefront game is an
T Star Wars Battlefront action shooter with third-person
will be released in time
and first-person modes. It depicts

for Christmas 2017, EA conflicts on Hoth, Endor, Scarif,


has confirmed. Developed by DICE for and Jakku, along with other locations
PS4, Xbox One, and PC, the game will from the Star Wars movies, and has
take place across a range of Star Wars sold more than 13 million copies
eras and feature a new single-player to date.
campaign mode. In a post on its website at the
EA CEO Andrew Wilson made end of January, EA told fans of the
the announcement in January, saying, game: “We’ve been carefully reading
“Our next Star Wars Battlefront will be your suggestions on forums, reviewing
even bigger, taking players into more your feedback on social pages, and
locations, and allowing them to play using your input to help drive us
with more heroes and characters.” in creating more authentic Star
Released in 2015, the most recent Wars experiences.”




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Monkeying

Around


Star Wars goes wild!

tar Wars is all around
S us—even in nature!
More than a few animals
have been named after
characters and creatures from the
galaxy far, far away, and the latest
is the Skywalker hoolock gibbon!
Two other species of hoolock
The untitled
News in less Han Solo movie gibbon were already known
is due out May
to science, and the discovery
than 12 parsecs 2018 of a third was reported in the
American Journal of Primatology
in January. Found in eastern
Myanmar and southwestern
Filming has begun on the Han Solo movie China, the Skywalker hoolock
gibbon has been so named in
oody Harrelson has joined involvement was followed by the English because its Latinate name,
W the cast for the forthcoming photo of the directors and their Hoolock tianxing, is derived
Han Solo movie, Lucasfi lm
from the Chinese for “heaven’s
cast featuring from left to right:

has confirmed. The two- Christopher Miller, Woody movement” or “sky’s walk”—
times Oscar nominee has recently been Harrelson, Pheobe Waller-Bridge, and because its discoverers are
lauded for his starring role as Detective Alden Ehrenreich, Emilia Clarke, Star Wars fans.
Martin Hart in HBO’s True Detective, Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca), Phil The actor who plays
and will also feature in this summer’s Lord, and Donald Glover. Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill,
War for the Planet of the Apes. caught wind of the news
The as-yet-untitled Han Solo movie and tweeted his excitement:
will star Alden Ehrenreich as Han,
Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, So proud of this! First
and Emilia Clarke in an unknown role. the Pez dispenser, then
Shooting began on January 20, with the Underoos & U.S.
two directors manning the ship: Phil postage stamp... now
Lord and Christopher Miller. To mark this! #GorillaMyDreams
the occasion, Miller sent out a cheeky #SimianSkywalker
tweet that read, “Han First Shot.” #JungleJedi
The announcement of Harrelson’s —@hamillhimself



Maz Kanata gets cute!



Characters from far, far away are going to get cuddlier

ans of the cute and cuddly not previewed at New York Comic
F will want to check out the Con—such as Maz Kanata! See the
full list at hallmark.com, which includes
2017 Hallmark Itty Bittys
wish list. The document, Luke Skywalker X-wing pilot plush, and
which can be downloaded from the a Greedo toy inspired by the Kenner
Hallmark website, lists 11 Star Wars action figure from 1977. The latter is

plush collectibles, including some also an exclusive for PopMinded.



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Rogue One Heads For Home



Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Arrives on Digital HD and Blu-ray


ogue One has arrived for • Cassian: The Spy: Diego Luna once more with the most iconic villain
R home viewing in a variety shares insights into his complex, driven of all time.
character, who becomes a hero through
of formats, including Digital
• Visions of Hope: The Look of Rogue
HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and selflessness, perseverance, and passion. One: The fi lmmakers describe the thrills

On-Demand. A wide array of bonus • K-2SO: The Droid: Explore the and challenges of developing a bold new
features are available with the movie, development of this reprogrammed look for the movie that fits within the

ranging from never-before-seen cast Imperial droid, from initial pitch world of the original trilogy.
and creator interviews to a look at and character design to Alan Tudyk’s • The Princess and The Governor: See
hidden “Easter eggs” in the movie. memorable performance. what it took to bring the young Princess
Bonus features vary between format • Baze and Chirrut: Guardians of the Leia of Star Wars: A New Hope back to
and retailer, but highlights across the Whills: Go deeper into the relationship the screen, along with one of her most
range include: between these two very different memorable foes—Governor Tarkin.
characters, with acclaimed actors • Epilogue: The Story Continues:
• A Rogue Idea: Hear how ILM’s John Jiang Wen and Donnie Yen. Filmmakers and cast celebrate Rogue
Knoll came up with the movie’s concept • Bodhi and Saw: The Pilot and The One’s premiere and look forward into
—and why it’s the right film to launch Revolutionary: Forest Whitaker and the future, to the Star Wars stories yet


the Star Wars standalone fi lm series. Riz Ahmed reflect on Saw Gerrera, the to be told.
• Jyn: The Rebel: Get to know Rogue broken rebel leader, and Bodhi Rook, • Rogue Connections: Uncover Easter

One’s defi ant, resourceful hero, and the Imperial defector. eggs and film facts hidden throughout
hear what it was like for Felicity Jones • The Empire: Meet a dangerous new the movie which connect Rogue One to
to bring her to life on screen. Imperial adversary... and cross paths the wider Star Wars universe.



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Cruises
Voyaging through the galaxy depart between
January 6 and
April 14 2018
Set sail for an epic Star Wars journey across the ocean

veryone knows that Star sails to the Caribbean on two different make memories that will last
E Wars can take you to far-off itineraries, with cruises departing a lifetime.”
The Star Wars Day at Sea portion
places, but did you know
between January 6 and April 14, 2018.
those places include Jamaica, “The Force is stronger than ever on of the cruise is packed with galactic
Grand Cayman, Tortola, St. Thomas, board the Disney Fantasy, and we are activities for all ages from morning
and Disney’s private island, Castaway excited to bring back Star Wars Day till night. As well as meeting Jedi,
Cay? Those are just some of the at Sea in 2018,” says president of droids, and Wookiees, you can see
tropical stop-offs on 15 special sailings Disney Cruise Line, Karl Holz. “The stormtroopers patrolling the pool
known as Star Wars Day at Sea! popularity of the event over the past deck, dine on themed food, and
Offered by Disney Cruise Line, two years inspired us to continue join in with the “Summon the Force”
these once-in-a-lifetime tours take immersing our guests in the Star deck celebration, featuring a dance
place on board the Disney Fantasy, Wars galaxy. party and fireworks set to the Star

a 14-deck cruise ship that is more than Everyone, from the youngest Wars music of John Williams.
three football fields long—or, to put Padawan to the most knowledgeable

it another way, slightly longer than Jedi Master, is invited to enjoy this For more information, set sail
a Hammerhead corvette! The ship event of galactic proportions and for disneycruise.disney.go.com


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Timeline

Important dates
in Star Wars
history.



1932
February 8: John Williams
was born.

1973
January 28: The first public
screening of George Lucas’
American Graffiti takes place
in San Francisco.
1975
January 31: Ralph McQuarrie
drew his first sketch for
Star Wars.

1977
March 16: John Williams
completes conducting and
recording the score for
A New Hope.

1997
January 31: Star Wars: A New
Hope Special Edition was
released in theaters.
February 14: Star Wars: The
Empire Strikes Back Special
Edition was released in theaters.
March 14: Star Wars: Return
of the Jedi Special Edition was
released in theaters.
2008
January 29: The first promotional
Launching into Hyperspace picture of Ahsoka Tano was
released, along with her name,
by Lucasfilm.
Take flight in an all-new Star Wars experience

2013
March 11: The end of Star Wars:
isneyland Paris celebrates route to Jakku, where TIE fi ghters The Clone Wars was announced.
D its 25th anniversary in 2017, and a Star Destroyer await. Epic music 2014
from the Star Wars saga accompanies
and one of its birthday gifts
to itself and visitors is the the experience, completing the sense February 5: Daisy Ridley is cast
renovation and rebranding of Space of being immersed in a Star Wars movie! in the role of “Kira” for The Force
Mountain as Hyperspace Mountain! Hyperspace Mountain opens on May Awakens.
Following in the footsteps of the same 6, 2017, and forms part of a new Star Wars
2014
attraction at Disneyland in California, experience at Disneyland Paris, including
April 29
the update doesn’t alter the structure of a new Star Wars meet-and-greet area,
First cast photo for The Force
the much-loved ride. Instead, Star Wars an expanded Star Wars store, and the Awakens was released.
Hyperspace Mountain: Rebel Mission long-awaited arrival of the 3D-simulator
adds to the excitement with projections ride Star Tours: The Adventure Continues.
that put guests in the middle of a battle
between rebels and Imperials! The opening of Hyperspace Mountain on
Guests are welcomed to the new-look May 6, 2017 follows the launch of Star

ride with a briefing by Admiral Ackbar, Tours: The Adventures Continue in
before making the jump to hyperspace en Disneyland Paris’ Discoveryland.



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The galaxy far, far away is heading our way in 2019

n August 2015, Disney lands set on a new planet. The Ground break on both locations
I CEO Bob Iger took D23 Expo additions will be found at Disneyland began April 2016, and fans have
attendees by surprise when
and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
been speculating about the opening
he announced in California and Florida, respectively; date, but as of February 7, we don’t
Star Wars would be making a bigger they’re the largest-ever, single- have to wonder about what year the
splash than ever at Disney Parks. themed land expansions in either expansion will be available. During
The franchise already had a presence the Disneyland or Walt Disney a quarterly earnings call with
in parks around the world with the World Resorts. shareholders, Iger announced the
Star Tours attraction and merchandise. Given the size of the as-yet-untitled Star Wars-themed areas will open
What Iger announced was much Star Wars lands, a whopping 14 acres at some point in 2019. Go ahead
bigger: immersive Star Wars-themed each, construction is slow-moving. and request the entire year off work.





































Star Wars
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are due to open
in 2019




















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Rebels Returns



The Ghost fl ies into Season Four!

tar Wars Rebels will as Grand Admiral Thrawn, Saw continue sharing the journey of
S return for a fourth Gerrera, and the mysterious these fan-favorite rebels with
season, Lucasfi lm has
Bendu to its ever-expanding story.
our audience in the fall.”
confirmed. Production is “The team behind Star Wars Since its launch in 2014, Star

underway and the new season will Rebels delivers epic storytelling Wars Rebels has taken the Star Wars
premiere on Disney XD in the fall. that has captivated fans of all saga into new, unexplored regions
The acclaimed third season ages across the globe,” said Marc of the galaxy, combining action-
of Rebels reached a gripping Buhaj, senior vice president, packed adventures with gut-
finale in March, having Programming and general manager wrenching emotional journeys and

introduced characters such at Disney XD. “We’re excited to tantalizing takes on Star Wars lore.





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Room for Expression



Sabine Wren’s artful side is showcased in Rebels

f you didn’t get a close a “trivia gallery” for the episode, which
I enough look at Sabine’s itemizes the artistic Mandalorian’s
cabin when it featured in
interior decorations—from puffer pig
the Star Wars Rebels episode paintings to Lando Calrissian fan art!
“Trials of the Darksaber” earlier this Similarly instructive stills from
year, head over to StarWars.com! The other episodes can also be found
Rebels section of the site features at StarWars.com/tv-shows.




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Back to

Her Universe



The classic Star Wars clothing
company is back with a bang!

er Universe, the fashion brand
H founded by Ashley Eckstein in
2009, has relaunched with a
new website and an expanded
product range. Eckstein, who came to
prominence as the voice of Ahsoka Tano
in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, started Star Wars
Her Universe in 2010 as a way to “create “May the Force
stylish, fashion-forward merchandise for be with you”
female sci-fi fans.” denim jacket
Writing on HerUniverse.com,
Eckstein says, “You’ll see some new
items on the site now, and you can
expect to see new collections starting
this summer. We are working on
some men’s fashion items and are
aiming for those designs to be out
in the fall. Guys, you’ll have to
be patient, but some cool fashion
pieces are coming for you!”
The Star Wars items on Her
Universe are officially licensed by

Lucasfilm, with current highlights

including a Leia “Self-Rescuing
Princess” T-shirt, an embroidered
“May the Force be with You” denim
jacket, and an Ahsoka sweatshirt
with a design by Dave Filoni. The
company also offers items based on
the Marvel universe, Doctor Who,

and other sci-fi and fantasy worlds,
with junior and plus sizes available
in many cases.

See the full collection at
HerUniverse.com

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ANOVOS

Goes


Rogue



The company that
dresses the galaxy

ou don’t have to come
Y to ANOVOS with a
checkered past and
questionable loyalties
in order to own a Jyn Erso
costume. The company known
for their screen-accurate replicas
of Star Wars costumes has made
a Jyn outfit available for

pre-order; it’s scheduled to ship
in the third quarter of 2017.
The ensemble features Jyn’s
jacket, mechanic’s vest, trousers,
worker’s tunic, and holster belt.
Each item comes loaded with
details. For example, the jacket
has the rubberized bloodstripe
running down the sleeves and
a Rebel Alliance rank badge,
while the trousers have
vertical pleat details. Jyn’s
scarf, gloves, and outerwear
will be sold separately by
ANOVOS at a later date.



Visit
www.anovos.com
to learn more about
their stunning line of
screen-accurate Star
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Shelf Life



The heroes of the Star Wars galaxy launch a new assault on toy stores

he initial release of toys it’s ideal for reenacting the big battle. protecting Director Orson Krennic to
T for Rogue One: A Star Wars In single packs for Rogue One, you’ll serve you. The figure emits authentic

battle sounds, activated by squeezing its
find Admiral Raddus [01], the stalwart

Story happened on Force
Friday in 2016, but now leader of the Profundity, Galen Erso [02], legs. You can make play time even more
that the film’s arrived, it’s time for the the erstwhile Imperial who rigged interactive with this figure because it’s


next wave. You knew it was coming, a trap in the Death Star, and the brave compatible with Hasbro’s Star Wars
but if you’re caught unawares, now’s rebel soldier Lieutenant Sefl a [03]. There’s Studio FX App (available from the
the time to make room on your one Star Wars Rebels figure, too: the App Store and Google Play). While the


bookshelves and displays, because Mandalorian Fenn Rau [04], who comes smaller figures will be available in spring,
Hasbro has released details about their with a removable helmet and a jetpack. the Death Trooper Electronic Duel Figure
spring 2017 offerings—and they’re not won’t be available until fall 2017.
limited to Rogue One. Death Trooper on Duty Hasbro is also putting more pieces
Let’s start by looking at their 3.75 If you turn the scale up a notch to the for its Bladebuilders on the market.

inch figures. A new double-pack will 12-inch line, you’ll find another new The upcoming batch of components

feature a Scarif shoretrooper and Bistan, release. Hasbro’s putting a Death Trooper includes a yellow lightsaber, two
so you have the Empire and Rebel Electronic Duel Figure on the market. purple lightdaggers, and fi ve
Alliance represented in the same box— The death trooper is taking a break from adjustable connectors.
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Comics Roundup



Marvel’s line of Star Wars comic books offers
classics old and new.


Storming


the Citadel



Marvel takes readers into the
heart of The Screaming Citadel

Two of the Star Wars saga’s biggest
ongoing comics—Star Wars and Doctor
Aphra—are crossing over in a fi ve-part
storyline beginning in May.
The Screaming Citadel is a crossover
epic in the vein of 2015’s Vader Down, and
unites the writing talents of Star Wars’
Jason Aaron and Doctor Aphra’s Kieron
Gillen to mix up Luke Skywalker with the
rogue archaeologist.
When Doctor Aphra makes Luke an

offer he can’t ignore, he finds himself in the
middle of a rare gathering at the heart of
the infamous Screaming Citadel where the
Queen and her parasites hold court.
It all kicks off in May with the oversized
Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel one-shot,
and continues in the pages of the ongoing
titles, with art by Salvador Larroca and
Andrea Broccardo.














The
Screaming
Citadel
(Star Wars: The Screaming
Citadel #1 - May 10)
(Star Wars #31 - May 10)
(Doctor Aphra #7 - May 31)
(Star Wars #32 - June)
(Doctor Aphra #8 - June)







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Forthcoming Titles
Rogue One: A Star Wars
Story (Rogue One #1 April 5)
You may have seen the movie,
bought the guidebooks, and read the April
novelization—but that doesn’t mean Star Wars: Rogue One
you’ve gotten the complete Rogue Adaptation #1 (Of 6)
One story! Beginning this April, a Writer Jody Houser
six-part comics adaptation promises Artist Emilio Laiso
to reveal the events and character Cover Artist Phil Noto
beats that never made their way onto
the big screen. Star Wars #30
Writer Jody Houser (Max Ride) and Writer Jason Aaron
artist Emilio Laiso (Star Wars Annual, Artist Salvador Larroca
Hercules) are behind this graphical take Cover Artist Stuart Immonen
on December’s blockbuster. The story Star Wars: Darth Maul #3 (Of 5)
of how the rebels got their hands on Writer Cullen Bunn
the Death Star plans involves multiple Artist Luke Ross

individual sacrifices, from Jyn Erso and Cover Artist Rafael Albuquerque
Cassian Andor to Chirrut Îmwe and
K-2SO. Completists take note—Houser Star Wars: Poe Dameron #13
is including extra scenes written for Writer Charles Soule
Rogue One characters that never found they make in a grayer, grimmer time in Artist Phil Noto

their way into the final theatrical cut. the galaxy than we’ve seen in the Cover Artist Phil Noto
Issue #1 will feature a cover by Phil movies so far makes Rogue One an Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #6
Noto and artist variant covers by Terry intriguing addition to the Star Wars Writer Kieron Gillen
Dodson, Joe Quinones, John Tyler universe,” says Houser. “I’m hoping to Artist Kev Walker
Christopher, and Mike Mayhew. dive deeper into the characters and Cover Artist Kamome Shirahama
“The characters and the choices what compels their choices.” Variant Cover David Lopez
Star Wars 40th Anniversary
Variant Cover Rod Reis

Star Wars Legends Epic May
Collection: The Rebellion Star Wars: The Screaming
Citadel #1
Volume 2 (May 10)
Writer Kieron Gillen
Artist Marco Checchetto
Star Wars Legends Epic Collection:
Cover Artist Marco Checchetto
The Rebellion Volume 2 is a mammoth Variant A Cover Tba
488-page paperback reprinting some Variant B Cover Tba
of the stories published under the Star Variant C Cover Tba
Wars saga’s former comic-book canon. World Variant Cover Tba
What happens when Leia announces
plans to marry? Will the Rebellion lose Star Wars #31
a princess, or gain a new safe haven? The Screaming Citadel — Part 2
Darth Vader is on a mission to instill Writer Jason Aaron
Artist Salvador Larroca
fear and discipline into the Imperial
Cover Artist Marco Checchetto
ranks using his elite stormtroopers, and Action Figure Variant Cover
Luke Skywalker fights side-by-side with John Tyler Christopher

a veteran of the Clone Wars as Han Star Wars 40th Anniversary
Solo flirts with an old fl ame. Variant Cover Greg Land

This volume collects Star Wars (2013
series) #13-20, Star Wars: Empire Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #7
#19-27, and material from Star Wars The Screaming Citadel — Part 3
Kids #1-20. It features the writing Writer Kieron Gillen
Artist Andrea Broccardo
talents of Brian Wood, Ron Marz, Giorello, Adriana Melo, Brandon
Cover Artist Marco Checchetto
Jeremy Barlow, Ryder Windham, Mike Badeaux, Jeff Johnson, Joe Corroney, Star Wars 40th Anniversary
W. Barr, and Henry Gilroy, and artwork Nicola Scott, Gary Erskine, Ken Steacy, Variant Cover David Marquez
by Facundo Percio, Stephane Crety, Glen Mullaly, and Glen Murakami, with
Carlos D’Anda, Brian Ching, Tomas a cover by Hugh Fleming.



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Book Club



This Spring, Star Wars fans of all ages can fi nd
lots to love for their bookshelves.



01
Star Wars: The Classic
Newspaper comics


The first of three deluxe volumes that

present, for the first time ever, the
classic Star Wars newspaper strip from
1979-1984 in its complete format—
including each Sunday title header and
“bonus” panels in their meticulously
restored original color.
Initially the color Sundays and black
-and-white dailies told separate stories,
but within six months the incomparable
Russ Manning merged the adventures
to tell brand new epic seven-days-a-
week sagas that rivaled the best

science-fiction comics of all time.
Volume one contains 575 sequential
comic strips from its premiere on March
11, 1979 through October 5, 1980.
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Also available:
Star Wars:
Incredibuilds
AT-ACT
02
Star Wars IncrediBuilds:
Death Star and AT-ACT

The latest books in the Star Wars
IncrediBuilds books and model kits
series are all about Rogue One: A Star
Wars Story. The Death Star and AT-ACT
books are ready for deployment on your
desktop or kitchen table, and each
model kit comes with a 32-page
full-color hardcover book packed with
facts and trivia. Each 3D wood model
snaps together to form a displayable 3D
version of the Empire’s most fearsome
military hardware.
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Star Wars: The
Rise of a Hero
A tie-in to the 40th
anniversary celebration of
Star Wars: A New Hope,
this 48-page comic-style
storybook is told from
Luke Skywalker’s point
of view and features art
from comics legend Walt
Simonson with a narrative
adaptation by Louise
Simonson.
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Star Wars: A New Hope
Big Golden Book
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: A New
Hope, this kid-friendly 48-page storybook retells how
Luke Skywalker set off on his first grand adventure.

Written by Geof Smith, the book features retro-
stylized illustrations by Caleb Meurer and Micky Rose.
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04
Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy
–A Graphic Novel
This 208-page graphic novel, aimed at kids aged 8-12, follows in
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the footsteps of the bestselling Star Wars: The Original Trilogy—A
Graphic Novel. Writer Alessandro Ferrari and illustrators Andrea Han and the Rebel Rescue
Parisi, Matteo Piana, Davide Turotti, and Kawaii Creative Studio This young reader book chronicles an adventure of
retell The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of Han Solo and Chewbacca set between A New Hope
the Sith in a beautifully illustrated comic-book style interpretation. and The Empire Strikes Back, and comes with stickers.
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One of the most unexpected counterpart. The new novel will
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of odd-couple chemistry. a new arrival—the radical Want more of Rogue One’s
Now, Baze and Chirrut star in revolutionary Saw Gerrera—
an all-new tale with Guardians of tips the balance of power into main hero? Jyn Erso’s history
the Whills, a middle-grade novel uncertainty. Saw commands his is revealed in Rebel Rising
from Star Wars veteran Greg own militia and has his sights
Rucka (Smuggler’s Run, Before set on overthrowing the Imperial Rogue One: A Star Wars Story introduced
the Awakening, and the comic- rulers of Jedha and the galaxy a host of compelling new characters, but
book series, Shattered Empire). at large. the movie’s narrative required that each
Rogue One revealed that Baze Will such an alliance make biography reach its natural conclusion.
and Chirrut, residents of Jedha’s a difference in freeing Jedha and Does that mean we won’t get more from
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the Whills—with Chirrut far more Find out when Guardians of the prequel Guardians of the Whills (see related
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Times bestselling author Beth Revis, which
tells the tale of how Jyn Erso grew into a
fi erce fighter willing to face impossible odds.

Moviegoers already know the basic
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mother gunned down by death troopers
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She found a new mentor in Saw Gerrera,
a friend of her parents and an ongoing
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troubling moral issues on how far is too
far—even when your intentions are noble.
Contemplating whether she wants
to spend her life as one of Saw’s soldiers,
Jyn faces a shattering betrayal. In the
aftermath, she must put her life back
together, and determine what fate—or
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Darksaber






In Season Three of Star Wars Rebels, Mandalorian
warrior Sabine Wren was put front and center in
episodes such as “Trials of the Darksaber” and “Legacy
of Mandalore.” Tricia Barr spoke to the voice of Wren,
Tiya Sircar, about stepping into the spotlight and
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01






abine Wren session [for the first season], we
has had quite had a sitdown with Dave, who
the journey over gave us a rundown of our
the course of characters, their dynamics,
Star Wars Rebels’ and a little bit of their histories.
three seasons. I was furiously taking notes,
When Insider and a lot of it didn’t make sense
last spoke with the actress behind to me at the time. It would be
her voice, Tiya Sircar, she gently cool to go back to that notepad
teased that there were big things to and see what I knew then compared
come. Now she can fi nally discuss to what I know now! I did know
her dramatic season so far! about the weapons she built for the
Empire, and the breadth of what
Rebels keeps on revealing she was working on that caused
more about Sabine and her her to leave Mandalore. But I didn’t

backstory. What’s it like to know the specifics about her family
keep those secrets and then until I read the scripts for “Trials
see them shared with the world? of the Darksaber” and “Legacy of
Tiya Sircar: It’s Mandalore” in
incredible! Finally Season Three.
we’re delving into “SABINE IS Dave and
her story and COMING OF I had a little
getting to know conversation about
her better. Because AGE AND what was coming
of episodes like I FEEL SO just before I read
“Trials of the those scripts. He
Darksaber” I PRIVILEGED said I should
learned so much TO BE A PART prepare for some
more than I know heavier episodes,
already! As soon as OF THAT.” and I appreciated
I read the script I the advance
was intrigued. warning!
Who is Sabine’s mom? What does
she look like? I read the scripts like Dave Filoni has talked about
a Star Wars fan, not a cast member, the importance of female
and I watched that episode like any characters [see page 30]. With
other viewer. Maybe what we know Ahsoka gone, are these episodes
about Sabine’s past now can help a chance for Sabine to step up?
inform how we think about her in TS: We were all broadsided by what
the previous seasons. If we get happened to Ahsoka at the end of
where she’s coming from and what Season Two. (Continues on page 30)
she went through, we can look
back with a bit more empathy.

You’ve known some of Sabine’s
backstory since Season One.
How much more do you know 01 Sabine Wren dons full
Mandalorian armor
about her now than you did then? in “Blood Sisters.”
TS: [Executive producer] Dave
02 Sabine takes her place
Filoni gives us what we need for the
with the crew of the
performance, to get the job at hand Ghost in “The Mystery
done. He doesn’t muddy the waters of Chopper Base.”
with extra information. When we

03 Making battle plans in
went in for our very fi rst recording “Fire Across the Galaxy.”
02

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TALKING

MANDO!
Tiya and Dave Filoni
on a Mandalorian first!
Tiya: It was a lot of
pressure, because people
speak Mandalorian to me
on Twitter! I felt a lot of
pressure to not mess it up,
but Dave said, “It’s cool.
No one’s spoken Mando in
a Star Wars fi lm or show,
so don’t mess it up, Tiya!”

Dave: However you say it
is the actual way it’s said:

you’re the first. So you
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THE SINGING
DARKSABER

Dave Filoni on the
creation of the Darksaber

“If you look at a lightsaber
from the top it’s not really a
blade at all; it’s actually round,
like a fencing foil. The original
lightsabers in A New Hope
were much thinner and tapered,
and then they got wider in the
prequels, with more of a tapered
tip. A Darksaber is a fl at beam
of light.
“Originally it wasn’t a
lightsaber at all in The Clone
Wars, it was actually a physical

blade that was electrified, a piece
of metal called a ‘vibroblade.’
“When George (Lucas) saw
that he asked me what it was.
I explained that it came from
the Expanded Universe and it
can block a lightsaber. He replied,
‘Block a lightsaber? No.’
“We had shot this whole
episode, and he had seen it in
proxy, but when he saw it in
practice, I could tell he felt bad
because it was going to be work
for us to fi x.
“He said, ‘If you make
something that can stop a
lightsaber, then a lightsaber
isn’t that great.’ I replied, ‘But
in Revenge of the Sith there are
lightsaber-resistant electrostaffs
that can stop a lightsaber.’ He
was like, ‘That was a mistake;
I regretted that.’
“He called me later to say
he came up with the idea of
lightsaber and Darksaber. He
had created this entire history
for this Darksaber—that the
Mandalorians had it, it was
stolen from the Jedi Temple.
So we took the blade, which

was flat, and we electrifi ed it.
And because it’s a fl at blade,
I thought it would cut the air
and ‘sing,’ because blades
sing. So it’s an old singing
sword myth.”

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None of us knew how the story 05
ended, as we hadn’t seen that part
of the script. I was shell-shocked
as a fan, but also because of my
intense familiarity with Sabine
and how she would take it. Because
I didn’t know that was coming,
I hadn’t taken anything Dave had
said as an indication that Sabine
might get more action in Season
Three. I really appreciate Dave and
all the writers letting me have that
opportunity, and I have had the
best time exploring Sabine this
season as a result.
She has really come into her
own, taking on a more important
role, and realizing her power. She
was always wise beyond her years,
but in seasons past there was a lot
of teenage angst. Now that she’s
getting older and we know more
about her, we see it was totally

justified. She is coming of age and I
feel so privileged to be a part of that. THE FILONI
MASTERPLAN
What do you think the
revelations about Sabine’s Looking back at Dave
family bring to her story? Filoni’s comments at the
TS: I think they make her more press launch of Star Wars
vulnerable. It’s possibly the most Rebels Season Two in
vulnerable we will ever see her. Her October 2015 reveals how
family is at the crux of her issues: he was already thinking
what they thought she did and about Sabine’s arc for
what she felt they did. There’s a lot Season Three.
that’s been unsaid because she left. On “the importance
When she shows up again, nothing of developing these female
has been resolved—everything is characters,” he said: “As
the same. mentors, as combatants,
It’s interesting to see her family’s as strong personalities, you
dynamic, because there’s clearly want the whole range…
a lot of miscommunication and The most important thing
misunderstanding. She doesn’t I’ve done is listen to [my
know what they’ve been dealing wife], and any other woman
with since she left, and there have who’s come up to me and
been grave consequences. When said, ‘Hey, this is what I feel
that starts to become clear, there we’re missing.’”
are so many layers to the guilt and He added: “I want to
resentment. There’s also a lot of create these opportunities
ego going on, and not Sabine’s. No and see how far they can go.
one wants to let their guard down. Tiya has earned that with
They’re Mandalorians, you know? her performance… You can
develop these characters. It’s
What are your favorite moments just so important because it
from “Trials of Darksaber”? makes your universe real…
TS: I love that whole episode! And I want to tell stories about
not just because of what I got to do compelling people.”
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05 Audiences are given a
glimpse into Sabine’s
past in the second
season episode, “The
Protector of Concord
Dawn.”
06 Sabine has proved to
be one of the most
popular characters
in the show.
07 Kanan Jarrus and
Sabine join forces
in “The Protector
of Concord Dawn.”
08 Sabine shows off her
artistic side in “Fire
Across the Galaxy.”


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one-on-one interaction, so
it was especially nice to delve into
this emotional material with Freddie
[Prinze Jr., who plays Kanan].
Dave actually had Freddie and
me do our own recording session
away from the rest of the cast,
just so we had the freedom to be
emotional and vulnerable. It was
great because it gave us time to go
to places we don’t necessarily get to
go while voice-acting.
It was a bit challenging too,
not only to go where I needed to
emotionally, but also to pair that
with the physicality of the training
sequences, so it was nice to have
Freddie to help me through that
whole recording process. Freddie
is kind of a big brother to me in
real life, guiding me and making
sure I don’t fall. Our relationship
is actually very similar to Kanan
and Sabine’s.
TIYA ON HERA, SECRETS,
Do you have a favorite gadget out
of all the weapons she’s acquired? AND NOT QUITE SAYING GOODBYE
TS: It’s so awesome when she uses
the vambrace to grab the Darksaber! Sabine and Hera have a special emotionally and mentally prepare
I love that lasso move, and I think relationship. I think there’s a strong for this story arc.
I exclaimed something when it bond between the two female crew When Sabine decides to leave
happened. Before that, I thought members. Hera is a sort of big sister; the crew of the Ghost, she may have
getting a jetpack was the coolest she’s almost a maternal fi gure. Sabine thought to pass along a message to
thing! It’s like Christmas morning feels like Hera understands her better Hera, but I really don’t think she had
getting all these awesome gadgets. than anyone else in their Ghost the time, otherwise she would have.
crew family. In that moment, she’s being torn
Sabine’s art has always been Dave Filoni always gives us what in two directions. Sabine has two
important to her story. Do you we need, to get the performance families, both of whom she feels
get to see any of the designs that he needs—but usually never loyalty to. She knows that she has
early on? more than that. As a fan, I want so to stay and help her family, and
TS: I don’t think I’ve gotten to much more, and I try and get things hopefully bridge the divide that’s kept
see any of her artwork before I’ve out of him, and it never works! them apart since she left. Even
seen the episodes. I see it during This time around Dave gave me some though Sabine feels confl icted, she
screenings or on TV with everyone advance warning, and it was good to knows what she needs to do.
else, and I go, “Oh, look how
great that is!” Dave likes us to see
mock-ups of new characters, like
Bendu or the Purgills, but Sabine’s
art is always an awesome surprise.
anything is possible. Star Wars dark side—and it’s about how
Sabine isn’t a Jedi, but her has universal appeal, but I think you choose to channel it.
connection to the Darksaber that makes the Force feel more For someone like me, it’s very
ties her into Force lore. How accessible, somehow. encouraging to see Sabine—who
do you feel about her stepping The Force, given the is not a Jedi, who is not a Padawan,
into that hallowed part of opportunity, makes anyone feel like who isn’t Force sensitive—wielding
Star Wars mythology? they can make a difference. You one of the most powerful weapons,
TS: I love it! In Rogue One there don’t have to be “special” in and doing it well. It makes me
are no Jedi, but the Force is a certain way. Everyone has the feel like I can do anything. It’s
still there, and it still feels like Force in them—the light and the pretty inspirational.




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he groundbreaking best sidekicks the Star Wars universe
run of Marvel has ever seen! Between working for
Comics’ the galaxy’s most evil Sith Lord,
Darth Vader and then turning hero to help
introduced rogue Princess Leia fight her way out of a

archaeologist hostage situation, you never know
Doctor Aphra into Star Wars lore. what sort of trouble Aphra will get
An instant hit with readers, herself into—and out of! Every
she now stars in her own comic page is an adventure.
book series.
Frank Parisi: The draw was Aphra
This is the fi rst Marvel Star Wars herself. Aphra is a revolutionary,
series led by a character created and I don’t use that term with
for the comics. What drew you any thought of politics or ideology.
to Aphra’s story? It’s clear that life hasn’t treated
Heather Antos: What’s not Aphra fairly… which isn’t life’s
interesting when it comes to job, I suppose. She’s been on the
Aphra? She’s such a fascinating receiving end of some tough,
character—she’s not a hero, but tough times and has dealt with
she isn’t a villain either. It’s a some tough, tough people. But
terribly fun mindset to play she’s the kind of person who
with, this moral gray area. Not [spoiler alert!] gets lobbed out of
to mention she has some of the an airlock by Darth Vader into












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Doctor Aphra
by Kamome
Shirahama as
seen on the
cover of Doctor
Aphra #1.




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Black the answer to this
Krrsantan, question—but I’d
Triple Zero,
and Aphra pick a few key ones.
pilot the She’s a big, iconic,
Ark Angel archetypal character
into another
adventure. who fi ts into Star
Art by Kev Wars as a concept,
Walker. but hasn’t been
done before… but
also she’s a big, iconic, archetypal
character with a hard twist. She’s
very much a two-fi sted archaeologist
adventurer. She goes and digs up
the past, and punches people along
the way. That’s a very clean story
engine for a character. Then there’s
the other side—that she’s immoral.
The book runs on the odd tension
of having someone who is often
the frigid emptiness of space, all, and it’s certainly not her most likable, and even occasionally
brushes herself off, and says to admirable trait. If Darth Vader relatable… but you can’t be sure
her crew with a grin, “That sucked. was our Breaking Bad, then Doctor where her ethical line is. “What will
Now let’s get back to work!” While Aphra is our Better Call Saul. You she do? What won’t she do?” That’s
I wouldn’t go so far as to call her might love how charming she is, unusual, and adds a certain tension.
optimistic, she is most defi nitely you might be rooting for her at A second reason—and the main
anti-pessimistic and goal-driven, every turn… but she’s probably not reason why I took the job—was
and to retain that attitude and going to do the “right” thing. But that as much fun as she had in
sense of humor while contending that’s why she’s relatable. Darth Vader, there were huge
against the worst life the galaxy chunks of her we hadn’t explored.
has to throw at you… it’s a Kieron Gillen, you brought Aphra She’s an archaeologist, but I wanted
revolutionary act. It certainly to life in the Darth Vader series. to excavate her personality.
does not hurt that Kieron Gilen What was it like to learn that Oh—and with Star Wars’ long
is a storytelling dynamo to boot. Aphra would have her own story? history, her being an archaeologist
Kieron Gillen: It was great. obviously lets us introduce a
Jordan D. White: I agree with That she’d made enough of an bunch of fun stuff. Who doesn’t
Heather and Frank—Aphra herself impression to get her own series like knowing more about the
was just a joy in every issue of is amazing. I have never had a history of the Star Wars universe?
Darth Vader. We could not resist. character I created go on to have
When Kieron told us he had their own book. For Aphra to be Do you have a lot of back-and-

thought of a way to save her from my first, and the fi rst non-movie forth conversations in regards
Vader’s vengeance, we all rejoiced! Star Wars character to have an to the art and the script? What’s
If she can be a complete delight in ongoing series of her own, is your collaboration process?
the midst of the bleakness of the obviously pretty humbling. KG: Kev is fantastic. He’s the sort
Darth Vader series, how much of artist who annotates his
more fun could we have on her What was it about Aphra that thumbnails and talks about his

own adventures? That said, I think made her a good fit for an choices. I consider my scripts the
I might disagree that she isn’t a ongoing series? start of a conversation rather than
villain. She’s out for herself above KG: In a real way, the series itself is a diktat. Kevin certainly rolls with
that—he’s a fantastic visual
storyteller and writer, and that
“SHE’S VERY MUCH A TWO-FISTED comes across in his active
ARCHAEOLOGIST ADVENTURER. SHE engagement with the stories,
especially when world-building.
GOES AND DIGS UP THE PAST, AND There are visual elements Kevin
adds that I then work back into
PUNCHES PEOPLE ALONG THE WAY. my thinking—like stuff in his
THAT’S A VERY CLEAN STORY ENGINE design for Captain Tolvan, the

first arc’s main antagonist. It’s
FOR A CHARACTER” been wonderful.



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Kev Walker: I always worry that tell if she would survive or not. cynic, who believes he never cared
I might come across as a bit of a Now that she has her own for anything but his obsession.
thug when it comes to my writers. book, things change. She’s funny, Gradually they realize they both
I have a habit of scribbling all over but she’s not the comic relief have each other wrong, and trying
their carefully crafted prose without anymore—she plays the lead and to get that across, as both people
a second thought. Ideas are cruel. gets to do the heavy lifting. With change, is a challenge I relish.
They just hit you round the head Vader offstage, everyone else
without any regard for the appears more threatening in his We see some of Aphra’s school
creative process. absence. Doctor Aphra is a fun days in the comics too. Were
I’ve found that honesty is and often sarcastic presence, but those scenes you had in mind
the best policy—I draw it the way she’s also a darker creature. for a long time and are only
I think it should look, regardless showing now, or was developing
of the script, but always with the What inspired the character of Aphra’s history part of the
caveat that these are just ideas and Aphra’s father? process of making the new series?
anyone else has exactly the same KG: We explored a little of her KG: The core is there, but there
right to scribble all over my layouts background in Darth Vader when is room to develop her history.
and notes. The writer, the editors, we revealed Aphra’s mother was Thanoth hinted that Aphra’s

or Lucasfilm always make me killed by raiders during the war, doctorate had a question mark over
qualify an idea, and if it strays after splitting with her father. Pretty it in the Darth Vader series, so there

too far from the path, they gently much the first thing I knew when was certainly foreshadowing. That
poke me with a stick until I draw I started thinking about Aphra as she manipulated an ethically
what they’re happy with. an ongoing character is we would questionable superior was always
Seriously, though, I’ve been have to meet the father as soon as there. Of course, Aphra cheated.
blessed with writers and editors possible. If we’re going to talk Aphra could have earned it by


“THE WRITER, THE EDITORS, OR LUCASFILM WILL
ALWAYS MAKE ME QUALIFY AN IDEA, AND IF IT STRAYS
TOO FAR FROM THE PATH, THEY GENTLY POKE ME WITH
A STICK UNTIL I DRAW WHAT THEY’RE HAPPY WITH.”



who don’t consider a book done about Aphra’s past, he’s essential. herself, but she’d much prefer to
until the print deadline hit. It’s This is a book about emotional cheat. Cheating is what smart
an evolutionary process, and archaeology as well as actual people do in her world.
everyone pitches in to try and archaeology, if you see what I
make this book the best that we mean. He is like Aphra in many Triple Zero and Bee Tee are both
can in the time we have; pushing ways, but desperately, incredibly friends and threats. What can
and pulling the thing into shape. unlike her in others. you tell us about how they’ll help
out Aphra?

Kieron, you developed Aphra as a KW: When I first drew him, I didn’t KG: They’re our Greek chorus
foil to Darth Vader. What’s it like really have much of an idea of his in many ways, pointing out the
having her lead her own story? background. It would be easy to ironies and hypocrisies in the cast
KG: It changes things a bit. In Darth draw parallels with Indiana Jones in their own monstrous idiom. But,
Vader, she existed to do the things and his father. To be honest, Aphra’s like Aphra, they become a little
that Vader couldn’t do. Most of all, father is way more closeted, darker in the absence of Vader. Yes,
talk. Vader has to be stoic and idealistic, and naïve than Henry they’re funny, but in the fi rst
laconic. The more words he says, Jones ever was. When we fi rst meet episode they’re already murdering
the more it becomes untrue to the Aphra’s father, he’s literally in an people by themselves, for their own
character. Vader needed someone at ivory tower: he’s an academic with ends. You have to suspect they’re a
his side to do all that quiet no concept of what’s going on in ticking time bomb. As Triple Zero
exposition; making her nervously the world around him, let alone said back in Darth Vader, “Heaven
talkative is a fun contrast to the the galaxy at large. He’s let all sorts help everyone if I get bored.”
Dark Lord himself. Equally, there’s of important things fall by the
the comedy she added. Plus, there is wayside, in pursuit of a myth. Aphra What is your favorite moment
a bit of tension—we knew that begins this story as his polar featuring the droids?
Vader wouldn’t die, but we couldn’t opposite, a complete egotist and KG: There are too many to pick




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from. The first one which I
genuinely loved from way back APHRA’S CREW
in issue four of Darth Vader was
when he said, “Hahahaha! You’re

on fire and also dead!” The one
which tickles me in Doctor Aphra
is from the second issue, where
Triple Zero is threatening to torture
Aphra’s father. “Your daughter is
a truly horrible person. You must
be very proud.” Which is funny, TRIPLE ZERO BEE TEE ONE BLACK KRRSANTAN
A protocol droid, specializing Cunningly disguised as A Wookiee bounty hunter
not least because of how Kev
in etiquette, customs, a astromech droid Bee Tee also known as Santy, Black
drew the astounding array of translation, and torture. Once One is an assassin droid Krrsantan is deemed by
torture implements from his hand, designated to serve Darth (a blastomech). Armed and Boba Fett to be one of the
Vader, wherever Triple Zero dangerous, Bee Tee One best in his fi eld. Krrsantan
but because it also serves as a good
and his counterpart Bee Tee was created by the Galactic was scarred in a skirmish
character beat for Aphra. I said that One go, carnage will follow. Empire’s Tarkin Initiative. with Obi-Wan Kenobi.
they’re the Greek chorus? Well,
that’s an example. Aphra’s smart
enough to know that if that droid
is very much pro-you that in a big way. Even from the start, about from looking at the outfi ts
something has gone horribly, the relationship with Aphra lets us the rebels wore on Endor in Return
horribly wrong. show a lot about the book. He hangs of the Jedi. They have a reason
with Aphra, sure, but only because for wearing the things they do,
KW: There’s a gag in Doctor Aphra she owes him a lot of money and and it’s not just to look cool.
issue five which, for obvious he considers her an investment… I’m making things up, but

reasons, I can’t tell you about (I and she has promised to locate the everything still needs to feel part
haven’t even finished drawing it people who trained him to be a of a whole and to echo things

yet), but it continually makes me gladiator. Not that he minded being that have been seen in the Star
chuckle. Actually I have to stop a gladiator, he just objects to anyone Wars universe. The Academic
myself from running too far with making him do anything. installation harkens back to Bespin
the humor, because this is Star Cloud City on purpose, and not
Wars, not SpongeBob SquarePants. KW: I like drawing Wookiees. That’s just because it might have been
I mean, I thought I was pushing it a all. I just wanted to say that. built by the same company, but
little with Triple Zero’s torture hands because it grounds the location
in issue two. How could he possibly Kev, did you have a favorite and makes it a part of the things
have a circular saw and a blowtorch character design in the new series? we have seen on-screen. Soo-Tath
in his hands? They wouldn’t fi t. But KW: I do: Tolvan. I can’t say why, the money-lender in issue one has
it is funny. Like Beetee suddenly because it’d be a spoiler, and it’s not a hat based on a Ralph McQuarrie
having bazookas and grenade just because I got to design her, but concept for Bib Fortuna that never
launchers. It’s cartoon humor, but because I (sort of) know what’s got used.
sometimes if you get it just right, it going to happen to her, which

makes things scarier, like getting influences how I draw her. Actually, If you could see Doctor Aphra
well-loved comic actors to play serial I enjoy drawing all the characters, interact with any Star Wars
killers in movies or TV. The spoonful and if there’s something about their character she hasn’t met
of sugar laced with poison. design I don’t like, I find some way before, who would it be?

I can change it. Because these are KG: I can just see an older
Then there’s Black Krrsantan, characters who get dirty, get Aphra throwing her arm around
who is a bit of an anti- injured, have stuff that tears or Kylo Ren and saying “Oh, the
Chewbacca. What can you breaks, or is unsuitable for the things I could tell you about
tell us about his role? environment they are in, I get to your Grandpops.”
KG: One of my favorite things about continually mix things up—it helps
Doctor Aphra is that we get a chance to keep things fresh. KW: Jar Jar Binks! It would make a
to really dig into lot of people happy. Do you realize
Krrsantan. He gets What was the thought process that without him bumping into
The crew of
the Ark Angel some of the best behind Aphra’s costume? Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan on
confront a figure action beats in KW: Well it’s just trying to make Naboo, nothing else would have
from the doctor’s the whole series, things fit with the Star Wars happened the way it has? It could

past in Doctor
Aphra #2. Art and his past universe. So the long duster coats all have been so different. Makes
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For 10 years, composer Kevin Kiner has
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on television. Insider spoke to him about his
work on Star Wars Rebels Season Three, but
he began by going back in time to his days
working on The Clone Wars…

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evin Kiner’s music cuts of the episodes together to talk with Dave, too, because he likes to use
K has punctuated the about what the music should be, and it now! If he says “impending doom,” I
action on a variety
like to think I know what to do by now!
George would often say, “Right here is
impending doom!” There’s a lot of that
of productions ranging
from video games in Star Wars, and I used to think to Is working with Dave very different
featuring James Bond myself, I bet he’s said that to John from working with George?
to series such as the Star Trek spin-off, Williams, too! Dave is not a George clone, but he
Enterprise. Since 2008, he has been the Now, when I hear “impending learned from the Master. They are very
composer for the Star Wars animated doom,” that could mean a lot of similar in that he doesn’t need a lot of
series, Rebels and The Clone Wars. things, so what I would go away and words to convey to me what he’s after.
come up with would depend on the That isn’t something you can learn. It’s
Both you and Rebels executive situation. The greatest thing was to either there or it’s not.
producer Dave Filoni cut your teeth come back and see George nodding up Dave and I have had an uncanny
on Star Wars working with George and down to the beat of my music. shorthand from day one. As soon as
Lucas on The Clone Wars. What Then I knew I’d got it right. he starts to say something, I know
memories do you have of that time? I mention that because the phrase what he is going for. I can almost

Kevin Kiner: We used to watch rough has always stuck with me, and I guess finish his sentences!






























01


01 Star Wars: The
Clone Wars (2008)
marked Kiner’s
Star Wars debut.
02 A very good
example of
impending doom!
03 The crew of the
Ghost. (“Legends
of the Lasat”)
04 A moment of rare
contemplation for
Zeb. (“Legends
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You’ve called your work on Rebels
a “creative reboot” of John Williams’
music, but it’s become more and more
your own over time. How do you fi nd
a balance between the old and the new?
Good question! At the very beginning,
the musical model was: “Let’s reboot
A New Hope,” but you can only do that
for so long before it gets tired. So, it’s
a natural evolution whereby you say:
“We need something like that, but
fresh,” and then
03
“Something like that,
which was fresh, but
refreshed again!”
The reboot becomes
a springboard for
new stuff.
It’s hard to explain
how that happens
musically, but just look
at the blues. A Buddy
Guy song sounds
different from a Chuck
Berry song, but they are
both recognizably blues.
How does that work?
In very simple terms:
because they are
building on the
same foundation.
Taking that approach 04
is very different from
The Clone Wars, where
George’s instruction “AS THE SEASON CONTINUES, YOU HEAR
was to go away and do
something new. After six THRAWN’S THEME EVOLVE, GETTING BIGGER
seasons of doing that, it
was refreshing for me to AND GRANDER, AND MORE VERSATILE...”
go back to A New Hope,
and I embraced that. But
the more you build, the further you way to showcase that moment, and I and it really came into its own in the
get from the foundation. ran with it. What I did turned out quite scene where Thrawn interrogates
differently from the piece Dave Hera in “Hera’s Heroes.” We wanted

A particular influence that stands originally played me, though. something that suggests Thrawn is in
out in the episode “Legends of the complete control: rhythmic and almost
Lasat” is the work of Philip Glass. Thrawn’s theme is reminiscent meditative. Then, when he reveals he
What inspired that choice? of old-school horror scores, with knows just who Hera is, the music gets
That was all Dave’s idea! I know George its organ and male chorus. How really big.
is a huge Philip Glass fan, but I didn’t did you come up with that? As the season continues, you hear
know Dave was until we did that My son, Sean, came up with that the theme evolve, getting bigger and
episode. When he suggested Glass as a one. It’s become a family business grander, and a bit more versatile than
starting point for the Ghost’s journey here! I had nothing for Thrawn, but the version you hear in his mastermind
into the star cluster, I thought it was a then Dave said, “How about an organ?” scenes. Sean really hit it out of the park
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Sabine’s theme is very
tragic. Did you know
her backstory when
you composed it? Does
it have a relationship
to Ezra’s theme?
I knew about her
backstory, but I also
knew there would be
times when that theme
would have to be
positive, too, so that
was all part of the plan.
It isn’t related to Ezra’s
theme, which is much
more positive overall.
When I wrote Ezra’s
theme, I had to check
I hadn’t just copied John
Williams! I played it for
a couple of composer
friends and said, “Is this
something of John’s?” To my relief,
everyone said no! I think Ezra’s theme is
the best thing I’ve written for Rebels,
after the main theme.

In “Trials of the Darksaber,” you
use drums that coalesce into
Sabine’s theme. What inspired that?
Again, I have to give credit to Dave
Filoni. He had a vision for it. We used
a mix of Japanese taiko drums, Chinese
drums, and regular tom-toms. We also
threw in some timbales, which don’t
obviously stand out, but do add to it.
The recording process was really
interesting. If you saw these instruments
lined up together, you’d say, “That’s a
stupid combination!” You’d think the

06




05 The character of 07 Thrawn and
Sabine allowed Yularen. (Through
Kiner to produce Imperial Eyes”)
a sadder theme.
(“Trials of the 08 Thrawn
Darksaber”) interrogates Hera.
(“Hera’s Heroes”)
06 Kiner is pleased
to have added to 09 Kiner believes
the saga he has that Ezra’s theme
loved since the is one of the best
start. (“Twlight of things he’s written
the Apprentice”) for the show. 07




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taiko drums would just “WHEN I WROTE EZRA’S
thunder and you wouldn’t
need anything else. But THEME, I HAD TO CHECK
when you get into the

studio you find that they I HADN’T JUST COPIED
don’t have a lot of attack
and you have to enhance JOHN WILLIAMS!”
them with a bunch of
other drums.
It’s very technical making a drum and I just buy something weird and
ensemble sound good. When you’re expensive! If it’s weird and it’s expensive
in front of a drum, it sounds great it’s probably a well-made instrument.
because it’s right there. But on TV, Then I just play whatever sounds good
it’s actually not playing very loud, to me. I still love playing guitar, too.
so it sounds kind of wimpy. I rarely do I play guitar almost every evening, just
a drum cue with less than four tracks, to keep my chops up.
and ideally more like eight. That really
fattens it up. What’s the best part of writing
for Rebels?
What are your favorite instruments? My son, Sean, came up with the best
It depends on the gig. For [AMC answer: being part of the canon. It’s such
Western] Hell On Wheels, I composed an honor, for 10 years now, to be adding
everything for Middle Eastern to the canon: to be a part of Star Wars
instruments, and I played them all. that will never go away.
I used an oud, a tanbur, and a rubab, If you look around my studio you’ll

which comes from Afghanistan and see Ahsoka figures, Death Stars, a giant
looks like it was made by Dr. Seuss! Darth Vader—stuff like that. I’m such a
They’re not guitars, but they’re all geek about it, and I have been since the
fretted and play kind of like a guitar. first movie came out.

I really enjoy playing instruments that So, yeah, the best thing is defi nitely
I’ve never played before. I go down to adding to the canon. And still having
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Compiled by Tolly Maggs
1. The band that plays in the 5. Who is described by Han 11. On which planet are our 16. What is the name of the Jedi
cantina contains 5 members. Solo as being “a bit of an heroes menaced by a nexu, Master who is the same species
What species do they belong to? acquired taste”? an acklay, and a reek? as Yoda?
A / Bick A / Maz Kanata A / Dagobah A / Yaddle
B / Biss B / Chewbacca B / Tatooine B / Tangle
C / Bith C / Jabba the Hutt C / Geonosis C / Dabble
D / Biggs D / Leia Organa D / Coruscant D / Boggle

6. Boss Nass is a resident 12. To whom was Darth Vader
of which planet? referring when he said, “If you
A / Dantooine value that creature’s life, you
B / Dathomir should tell it to never again do
C / Talus that in my presence?”
D / Naboo A / Yoda
B / Bossk 17. Which giant reptile from
2. What is the name of that band? 7. What is Bossk’s profession? C / Chewie the planet Malastare rampaged
A / Bobolo Baker’s Bith Band A / Chef D / Salacious B. Crumb on Coruscant in Star Wars: The
B / Figrin D’an and the B / Bounty hunter Clone Wars ?
Modal Nodes C / Smuggler A / Dewback
C / The Max Rebo Band D / Mailman B / The Zillo beast
D / The Sozzenels C / Howler
8. What species is the Jedi D / Varactyl
3. According to Han Solo, what Master Plo Koon?
are Wookiees known to do A / Ewok 18. This is the young
g
g
if upset? B / Twi’lek of which species?
A / Throw people into trash C / Cerean A / Tusken Raider
compactors D / Kel Dor B / Iktotchi
B / Pull arms out of their sockets 13. Which real-world hip-hop C / Togruta
C / Write a strongly-worded letter 9. The creature shown below group inspired the name of the D / Thawaash
of complaint is the young of which species? Abednedo pilot Ello Asty from
D / Eat the closest living creature A / Wookiee The Force Awakens? 19. Who is Anakin Skywalker’s
B / Talz A / Outkast archrival at Podracing?
4. What is the name of the C / Wampa B / Beastie Boys A / Watto
Wookiee home planet? D / Ewok C / Swet Shop Boys B / Ben Quadinaros
A / Dantooine D / Public Enemy C / Sebulba
B / Yavin 4 D / Ratts Tyerell
C / Corellia 14. Boga the varactyl was ridden
D / Kashyyyk by which Jedi on Utapau right 20. Malakili was the best friend
before Order 66 was given? of which ill-fated creature?
A / Anakin Skywalker A / A tauntaun
B / Kit Fisto B / A wampa
C / Yoda C / The sarlacc
D / Obi-Wan Kenobi D / A rancor

10. An elephant named Mardji 15. Which animals could Luke HOW DID YOU FARE?
played the role of which beast Skywalker bullseye in his 16-20 A great score. You really know
your aliens!
in A New Hope? T-16 Skyhopper? 11-15 Not bad, but there’s room for
A / A dewback A / Womp rats improvement.
5-10 A bit more study and you could
B / A bantha B / Banthas achieve greatness!
C / A ronto C / Eopies 1-4 All is not lost. The Force might be
with you next time…
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