Author of the The Making of Star Wars and The Complete Making of Indiana Jones, New York Times and London Times Bestsellers, J. W. Rinzler is executive editor at Lucasfilm. He has also written for Star Wars: The Clone Wars. His adaptation of George Lucas's 1974 rough draft of "The Star Wars" was awarded the Diamond Gem Award as Best Licensed Comic Book for 2013. His most recent books are The Making of Return of the Jedi and Star Wars Storyboards--The Original Trilogy. He also wrote and directed the animated short Riddle of the Black Cat. Trivia: The evil henchman "Rinzler" in Tron: Legacy was named after him.
J.W. Rinzler
FIRST STAR WARS MEMORY
Watching Star Wars at a preview showing at the Coronet Theater in SF -- mind blown by first shot.
FAVORITE FILM
The first -- Star Wars started it all and is the most complete and innovative and uplifting.
FAVORITE CHARACTER
Luke Skywalker, because he has compassion.
FAVORITE SCENE
No surprises here: Luke and the twin suns of Tatooine with the beautiful John Williams music.
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Two Original Trilogy Originals
May 13, 2014
May 13, 2014
May 13
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The Making of the Original Trilogy eBooks Video/Audio -- Complete Contents Revealed
October 22, 2013
October 22, 2013
Oct 22
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The Making of Return of the Jedi Available Today
October 1, 2013
October 1, 2013
Oct 1
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The Star Wars, from Movie Script Page to Comic Book Page
August 29, 2013
August 29, 2013
Aug 29
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So What the Heck Are Midi-Chlorians?
June 24, 2013
June 24, 2013
Jun 24
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The Star Wars Comic Book: Lucas’ Original Story Told
April 29, 2013
April 29, 2013
Apr 29
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George Lucas and Comic Books: An Early Link
February 21, 2013
February 21, 2013
Feb 21
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Luke’s Death Blow
January 24, 2013
January 24, 2013
Jan 24
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Star Wars and History
December 12, 2012
December 12, 2012
Dec 12
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The Long, Winding, and Shapeshifting Trail to Episodes VII, VIII & IX
October 30, 2012
October 30, 2012
Oct 30
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Star Wars Storyboards—The Prequels Book Announced
October 18, 2012
October 18, 2012
Oct 18
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Star Wars Art Series: Illustration Out Now, More to Come
October 3, 2012
October 3, 2012
Oct 3
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Laying Out Jedi
September 21, 2012
September 21, 2012
Sep 21
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Making Visual Sense of the Making of Jedi But Making No Sense At All…
September 5, 2012
September 5, 2012
Sep 5
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An Interview and a Box
August 9, 2012
August 9, 2012
Aug 9
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How To Spot a Ralph McQuarrie
August 8, 2012
August 8, 2012
Aug 8
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Interviewing George Lucas
July 24, 2012
July 24, 2012
Jul 24
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Introducing... Jonathan Rinzler
July 23, 2012
July 23, 2012
Jul 23