Star Wars Making Episode I Phantom Menace

In 1977, George Lucas brought Star Wars to the big screen -- and made science-fiction cinema history. Now, more than twenty five years later, the visionary writer-director, his brilliant crew of special-effects wizards, and an exciting cast of talented stars have united to make the long-awaited and eagerly anticipated Episode I of the Star Wars epic. Star Wars: The Making of Episode I is your exclusive entrĂŠe to the behind-the-scenes world where the wonders of the newest chapter in the Star Wars saga are brought to life by masters of movie-making magic. Join authors Laurent Bouzereau and Jody Duncan for a tour de Force through every fascinating facet of production on the dream project of the decade:A series of exclusive interviews with George Lucas as he discusses the genesis of the Star Wars story, from themes to scenes of dialogue The development of such classic characters as young Jedi student Obi-Wan Kenobi and R2-D2 -- plus intriguing newcomers Anakin Skywalker, Qui-Gon Jinn, Queen Amidala, and Jar Jar Binks The creation of new state-of-the-art creatures and special effects by the legendary Industrial Light and Magic team Pre-production: including editing, scoring, and combining computer generated effects with live-action footage Shooting in England, Italy, and Tunisia, with stars Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, and Natalie Portman.