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Snapshot: The Jedi Pad

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December 7, 1999

The ornate design on the Jedi Council Chamber floor, on Model Stage 2 at Leavesden Studios.




Keywords: Sets, Snapshots, Behind-the-Scenes

Filed under: The Movies, Episode I

Databank: Jedi Temple
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