Ralph McQuarrie’s Most Memorable Masterpieces
Look back at amazing concept art that helped visually define the Star Wars galaxy.
Category: Behind the Scenes
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Galactic Renaissance Man: Model Maker and Droid Maestro Don Bies Talks Artoo, Becoming Boba Fett, and More
The ILM veteran speaks exclusively to StarWars.com about the prequels, wrangling astromechs, and much more.
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Force of Fashion: Queen Amidala’s Throne Room Ensemble
Regal, beautiful, and mysterious, Amidala’s throne room gown remains an iconic Star Wars design.
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7 Things You Might Not Know About the Making of the Star Wars Prequels
Learn how Revenge of the Sith‘s massive Wookiee army wasn’t as big as it seemed and much more!
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From Concept to Screen: The Millennium Falcon
The behind-the-scenes story of the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy.
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From Concept to Screen: Kit Fisto
Learn the behind-the-scenes story of creating the fan-favorite Jedi with a smile.
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1976 Star Wars Memo: “The Public Will Be Electrified”
A recently discovered memo from 20th Century Fox reveals how one executive was completely swept up by Star Wars six months before its release.
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From World War to Star Wars: Building Han Solo’s Blaster and More
Learn how using historical relics for blaster designs set Star Wars apart from other films.
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6 Things You Might Not Know About the Prequel Trilogy Costumes
Go behind-the-scenes of the galaxy’s catwalk, featuring senators, podracers, and more!
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5 Groundbreaking Digital Effects in Star Wars
From fully CG characters to new innovations in shooting, the prequel trilogy represents a leap in digital effects.
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From Concept to Screen: The Jedi Temple
Learn how concept, miniature, and CG artists created the sacred home of the Jedi Order.
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6 Real World Influences Behind Star Wars Wildlife
Find out how dinosaurs became Gungans, engorged ticks became a grass-grazing creature, and more.
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Rancho Obi‐Wan with a side of Star Wars KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese
The world’s biggest Star Wars collection makes its small-screen debut!
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From World War to Star Wars: The Meteor
Building droids, lightsabers, and drink containers from a war machine.
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6 Obscure Behind-the-Scenes Facts from the Prequel Trilogy
Get to know the trusty pet that Jar Jar almost had and more!
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Interview: Bill Hargreaves — Former Jawa Scavenger and Galactic Prop Man
Meet the prop master behind legendary creations that include IG-88, probe droids, mynock, and Jabba’s gatekeeper!
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5 Things You Might Not Know About the Millennium Falcon
A classic hunk of junk — inspired by hamburgers and made from model tank and Ferrari parts.
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Parallel Journeys: Why the Star Wars Films Are More Connected Than You Think
Discover the poetic nature of George Lucas’ modern myth.
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5 Cool Practical Effects in Star Wars
From Q-tips watching a Podrace to an 18-inch-tall monster, practical effects have a long legacy in a galaxy far, far away.
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From Concept to Screen: Kamino
Go behind the scenes of Star Wars‘ water world and state-of-the-art cloning facility.
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From Concept to Screen: Banthas
Find out the behind-the-scenes origin of these desert mammoths!
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6 Fascinating Behind-the-Scenes Concepts from the Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition
Discover some of the most fearless and inventive ideas created for the Special Editions.
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Beyond a Cell Block: References to THX 1138 in Star Wars
Like the Force, George Lucas’ first film is everywhere in Star Wars.
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The 5 Most Grueling Star Wars Visual Effects
When it came to creating the effects of the original trilogy, there was no quick and easy path.
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Droid Dreams: How Neal Scanlan and the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Team Brought BB-8 to Life
StarWars.com speaks with the creators of the galaxy’s newest astromech.
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Actors Who Almost Appeared in Star Wars
An all-star cast of cartoon bunnies, superheroes, and special forces commandos!
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5 Recycled Star Wars Props and Costumes
Check out the Star Wars characters that frequented the same department stores and junkyards.
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From Concept to Screen: Slave I
Piloted by the finest scum of the galaxy since 1980.
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6 Bizarre Behind-the-Scenes Star Wars Facts
Is that E.T. we hear in Return of the Jedi? Learn some strange details about the making of the original trilogy!
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From Concept to Screen: Mon Mothma, Rebel Leader
Learn how the commanding Rebel leader was conceived and created in film and animation.
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