See how J. J. Abrams' post-it drawing became BB-8.

Find out the original plan for the character of Poe Dameron, played by Oscar Isaac.

Go behind the scenes of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens soundtrack, as composer John Williams discusses his approach to crafting music for the film, including characters new and classic.

Part 2 of the Ralph McQuarrie tribute Dreams and Visions Press produced for Star Wars Celebration VI in 2012, drawing from interviews conducted for a feature length documentary on Ralph McQuarrie that is currently in production.

Part 3 of the Ralph McQuarrie tribute Dreams and Visions Press produced for Star Wars Celebration VI in 2012, drawing from interviews conducted for a feature length documentary on Ralph McQuarrie that is currently in production.

Part 4 of the Ralph McQuarrie tribute Dreams and Visions Press produced for Star Wars Celebration VI in 2012, drawing from interviews conducted for a feature length documentary on Ralph McQuarrie that is currently in production.

Part 5 of of the Ralph McQuarrie tribute Dreams and Visions Press produced for Star Wars Celebration VI in 2012, drawing from interviews conducted for a feature length documentary on Ralph McQuarrie that is currently in production.

With hundreds of shots left to be completed, ILM would have to do a year's worth of work in just six months to create the original Star Wars. An excerpt from the Empire of Dreams documentary from the Star Wars Trilogy 2004 DVD set.

In this excerpt, George Lucas describes the evolving combat style and the dramatic underpinnings of the duels between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader as seen in Episodes V and VI.

In this excerpt, George Lucas describes the evolving combat style and the dramatic underpinnings of the duels between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader as seen in Episodes V and VI.

In this excerpt, George Lucas describes the the genesis of Luke Skywalker, and how this classic hero could have turned out far differently.

Ben Burtt, sound designer of the Star Wars films, discusses gathering and creating the sound of the saga's stunning explosions.

Ben Burtt, sound designer of the Star Wars films, details how he created the iconic sound of lightsabers in this vintage interview.

In this featurette from the Lucasfilm video archives, sound designer Ben Burtt discusses the evolution of Darth Vader's iconic, ominous breathing.

In this vintage interview, sound designer Ben Burtt discusses creating the sound of AT-AT walkers in The Empire Strikes Back.

Dennis Muren of Industrial Light & Magic discusses creating the visual effects of Return of the Jedi.

Dennis Muren discusses the thought behind how starships maneuver in Return of the Jedi and the Star Wars films as a whole.

In this interview with behind the scenes clips, Dennis Muren discusses the challenges of shooting the iconic speeder bike chase.

For Dennis Muren, one of the biggest challenges in creating effects for the Star Wars films was the breadth of locations, as he discusses in this featurette.

In this segment we meet John Williams, who composed and conducted the soundtracks for the original trilogy and joins George Lucas for this next journey to the Star Wars universe.

A behind the scenes look at the making of Episode I. George Lucas and crew determine the scope of the visual effects required to realize The Phantom Menace, as seen in "The Beginning" documentary included on the Episode I DVD.

Every move is the result of careful planning by real-life Jedi Master Nick Gillard, Stunt Coordinator for Episode I.

In Part I, I visited George Lucas on his first day of writing the script. For George, that day represented the first step in starting a project that will consume his life for the next 10 years. -- Lynne Hale

Their focus is to constantly be moving forward, dealing with obstacles and finding solutions to problems that might delay the production. They plan ahead for the next day, the next week and the next month to keep the film on schedule.

For Episode I, R2-D2 had to handle a variety of different types of terrain, and that turned out to be very difficult for a real-world robot.

Creating the props is a lot like modeling a sculpture. You start with the basic shape and structure of a object, and then start adding different pieces.

Casting Director Robin Gurland discusses the casting of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn and Queen Amidala.

Creating the realistic new worlds of Episode I has brought George Lucas into a realm he hasn't explored before in film -- fashion.

Viewers can watch Episode I over and over, with new discoveries made every time. In this exclusive video, the artists who crafted that detailed world reveal some of their favorite things to spot.

Much like the Force, it is the sound that surrounds us, penetrates us, and binds the reality of the motion picture together. Go behind the scenes of Episode I.

He's unshaven, pushy, miserly and has a taste for gambling. It's hard to imagine that he's also a collection of pixels occupying thin air. See the magic that was needed to not only make Watto come to life, but to make him a star.

Episode II is keeping ILM's model shop busier than ever. They're putting together environments and objects that digital cannot yet recreate efficiently. These hands-on modelmakers work in tandem with digital artists to create an entire imagined world.

It's not the most glamorous profession in show business -- there's a lot of waiting around, and you never do get to see your name in lights. But being an extra in a Star Wars movie is definitely a unique experience.

Watch (and hear) how the Foley department adds their essential audio touch to Episode II. From the documentary "Films are Not Released, They Escape," originally released on the Attack of the Clones DVD.

Watch (and hear) how the sound mix of Episode II comes together. From the documentary "Films are Not Released, They Escape," originally released on the Attack of the Clones DVD.

Animation director Rob Coleman and George Lucas work on one of the most difficult shots in Episode II. Excerpt from "From Puppets to Pixels" documentary from the Attack of the Clones DVD.

The familiar mechanical and chemical film processes that have been in place for over a century are now being challenged by digital innovations. This new direction for movie-making promises limitless potential, but as with any journey worth taking, it comes

This documentary takes a look at ILM's role on set, and what happens before the digital creations are built in the computer, or the miniatures are constructed.

This documentary, the last of the series, examines just what it took to make an abstract idea of hundreds of Jedi in an arena filled with creepy insectoid aliens into an on-screen reality.

Having completed the bulk of photography required for Episode II, Hayden Christensen can now reflect on the experience. Here's a look at this talented new star, including an exclusive glimpse at his winning screen test performance.

While the Star Wars movies travel from one side of the galaxy to the other to showcase a lot of strange things, to get that onto film (or the digital equivalent) requires the crew to travel from one side of the planet to the other.

Introducing the first new vessel of Episode II: the Jedi starfighter. A sleek one-man vehicle equipped with a faithful (if truncated) astromech droid named R4-P17, the crimson-hued craft serves as Obi-Wan's conveyance in an important mission.

With hyperdrives, repulsorlifts and ion engines aplenty, the high-tech Star Wars universe would seem to have little in common with an archaic aircraft like the Vickers Vimy bi-plane. The World War I-era bomber may look like an antique, but as a wise

From the final day of shooting to the international premiere of Episode III, the stars and the artists behind the saga comment on the conclusion of the Star Wars saga.

From the final day of shooting to the international premiere of Episode III, the stars and the artists behind the saga comment on the conclusion of the Star Wars saga.

From the tent that contains the vital HD recording gear, to the soundboard that gathers production dialogue -- this documentary peeks behind the curtain to see just who lurks in the shadows.

Episode III has some of the largest, most intricate miniatures ever constructed for a Star Wars film. Here's a tour of these new planets-in-the-making, featuring exclusive test footage of Mustafar's lava flows in action.

Visit the Creature Shop and have a glimpse of what went into the creation of Utapauns, Neimoidians and more to be seen in Episode III.

Thanks to the precision HD cameras and their big-screen plasma feeds, the director and everyone on the crew could see Episode III as it happened.

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Prop Master Ty Teiger returns to make real the carried weapons seen in the final film. This documentary explores the design of new weapons, some from familiar cultures, and some from totally alien worlds.

Find out what it takes to recreate a classic character. Learn what combination of filmmaking techniques will add to the Wookiee ranks. The Wookiees are back, and it's best to let them win.

Not bound to the limitations and time-intensive processes associated with traditional film, the all-digital Episode III still has an elaborate production process spanning continents and disciplines.

George Lucas selected Christensen for his ability to play dark, and in this episode, the darkness will consume Skywalker as he becomes Darth Vader.

Pick-up photography has become an increasingly common tool in filmmaking. It is a way to add to and refine the growing story during a very organic production process. Here's a look at what it means to Episode III.

In this installment of Rebels Recon, we dig deep into the final episodes of Star Wars Rebels: "A Fool's Hope" and "Family Reunion - And Farewell." Host Andi Gutierrez sits down to discuss the episode with cast and crew including Dave Filoni, Pablo Hidalgo, and many more.

In this installment of Rebels Recon, we dig deep into the Star Wars Rebels episodes "Wolves and a Door" and "A World Between Worlds." Host Andi Gutierrez sits down to discuss the episode with cast and crew including Carrie Beck, Dave Filoni, Pablo Hidalgo, Ashley Eckstein, and more.

In this installment of Rebels Recon, we dig deep into the Star Wars Rebels episodes "Jedi Night" and "DUME." Host Andi Gutierrez sits down to discuss the episode with cast and crew including Dave Filoni, Steve Blum, Carrie Beck, Kilian Plunkett, and more.

In this installment of Rebels Recon, we dig deep into the Star Wars Rebels episode "Rebel Assault." Host Andi Gutierrez sits down to discuss the episode with cast and crew including Dave Filoni, Pablo Hidalgo, Vanessa Marhsall, and more.

In this installment of Rebels Recon, we dig deep into two episodes of Star Wars Rebels: "Kindred" and "Crawler Commandeers." Host Andi Gutierrez sits down to discuss the episodes with cast and crew including Kilian Plunkett, Steve Blum, Pablo Hidalgo, Dave Filoni, and more.

In this installment of Rebels Recon, we dig deep into two episodes of Star Wars Rebels: "The Occupation" and "Flight of the Defender." Host Andi Gutierrez sits down to discuss the episodes with cast and crew including Taylor Gray, Henry Gilroy, Dave Filoni, and more.

In this installment of Rebels Recon, we dig deep into the two-part Star Wars Rebels episode "In the Name of the Rebellion," in which Saw Gerrera returns to fight alongside the Ghost crew. Host Andi Gutierrez sits down to discuss the episode with the show's creators and stars, including Dave Filoni, Pablo Hidalgo, Vanessa Marshall, and many more.

In this installment of Rebels Recon, we dig deep into the special two-part premiere of Star Wars Rebels’ fourth and final season. Host Andi Gutierrez sits down to discuss the episodes with Sabine herself, Tiya Sircar, along with the show’s creators, including Pablo Hidalgo, Caroline Robinson Kermel, Keith Kellogg, Henry Gilroy, and more. Plus, the return of Chopper Cam. For Mandalore!

In this installment of Rebels Recon, we take a look at the Star Wars Rebels two-part Season Three finale "Zero Hour," in which Thrawn looks to finally crush the Rebellion. Host Andi Gutierrez sits down to discuss the episode with the show's creators and stars, including Dave Filoni, Pablo Hidalgo, Henry Gilroy, Kilian Plunkett, Carrie Beck, and more, and discuss their favorite moments from the season.

In this installment of Rebels Recon, we take a look at the Star Wars Rebels episode "Twin Suns," in which Maul and Obi-Wan Kenobi meet again on Tatooine. Host Andi Gutierrez sits down to discuss the episode with the show's creators and stars, including Dave Filoni, Carrie Beck, Pablo Hidalgo, and Henry Gilroy.

In this installment of Rebels Recon, we take a look at the Star Wars Rebels episode "Double Agent Droid," in which Chopper becomes forcibly compromised and is in danger of sending rebel secrets to the Empire. Host Andi Gutierrez sits down to discuss the episode with the show's creators and stars, including Dave Filoni, Pablo Hidalgo, Stephen Stanton, and Henry Gilroy.

In this installment of Rebels Recon, we take a look at the Star Wars Rebels episode "Secret Cargo," in which the Ghost crew escorts Mon Mothma to a pivotal meeting. Host Andi Gutierrez sits down to discuss the episode with the show's creators and stars, including Dave Filoni, Pablo Hidalgo, Henry Gilroy, and more.