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Book Review - Anticipation by Jonathan L. Bowen
This is a book review of Anticipation The Real Life Story of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace by Jonathan L. Bowen.
star wars • review • star wars real life story • episode i • the phantom menace

BITE ME, GEORGE LUCAS: a MYHS editorial
In honor of the new PHANTOM MENACE DVD, Clint lets George Lucas know how he really feels about him.
movies • cinema • film • sci-fi • george lucas

Lured into the Books of Star Wars
Should a Star Wars movie buff bother reading the books? I think so.
star • wars • phantom • menace • fantasy

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
The Phantom Menace is one of George Lucas' biggest films ever. It came out in the summer of 99, and was one of the biggest hits. It topped the Box Office for months, and raked in millions upon millions just from the movie tickets.
stars • wars • star wars • children • television

The Prequel Feminism
This is the first of a two-part essay regarding Queen Amidala in The Phantom Menace, and how she represents a unique kind of female empowerment. The incongruity that some see between Star Wars and feminism may not be so severe after all.
amidala • padme • anakin • star wars • the phantom menace

Star Wars, Episode I - The Phantom Menance
Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menance. Associated comic books, movie news and other information.
star wars episode i • phantom menance • dark horse comics • comic books

All quiet on the gaming front
Not much has happened the past couple of weeks in the gaming industry. Something noteworthy, though - best selling author Michael Crichton has entered the gaming field.
computer gaming news • microprose • mech • intel • anypoint home network

America Brings its Bucks Here
Press releases announce that Mission Impossible 2 and part of the new Star Wars trilogy will be shot at Sydney's Fox Studios, granting our local industry an unprecedented boost.
star wars • star wars episode 1 • episode i • phantom menace • john woo

Annoying Star Wars Characters
A short rant about some of the characters in the Star Wars movies whom I find annoying, besides Jar Jar Binks.
star • wars • empire • strikes • back

Follow-up to the movie of the Millenium
Two games from Lucas Arts are based on the Star Wars: Episode 1 license and will be released shortly after the movie hits theaters. Plus more on SimCity 3000...
lucasarts • star wars: episode 1 - the phantom menace • interactive magic • purple moon • epic games

Liam Neeson: Turning Away From the Force?
Liam Neeson retiring? This outstanding actor's final impact on the film industry may take place next week with the opening of the new Star Wars film.
liam neeson • star wars: episode i-the phantom menace • rob roy • les miserables • nell

Star Wars News / Chaos! Comics Contest
This May Dark Horse Comics joins George Lucas in bringing Star Wars: Episode I to Star Wars enthusiasts everywhere. Episode I The Phantom Menace is a closer look at the story of a young boy named Anakin Skywalker -- a precocious youth born with great powers who will eventually grow up to become the arch-villain of the Rebel Alliance -- Darth Vader. In Chaos! Comic's contest one lucky Undertaker fan gets an all-expanse paid trip to SummerSlam, this August's Pay Per View summer wrestling spectacular, courtesy of Chaos! Comics - Where Darkness Dwells and the World Wrestling Federation!
dark horse comics • george lucas • star wars : episode i • star wars • episode i

Tell Me about the Disappearing Jedi
I want to know what happens when a Jedi Knight bites it. Some die and disappear, some die and don’t disappear. Some come back as spirits who talk to the living, others become spirits but don’t talk. What’s going on here? Can anyone give me a simple explanation?
star • wars • george • lucas • phantom

The 'Star Wars' Start of It All
Now is the time to take a look back at the three movies that led to the millions who, after so much anticipation, will sit in front of the big screen watching The Phantom Menace.
the phantom menace • star wars • han solo • luke skywalker • princess leia

When All the Galaxy Was Young
This is a review of Attack of the Clones from a mythic perspective. It also lays much of the groundwork for all the essays to come. It does contain spoilers.
star wars • lucas • attack of the clones • the phantom menace • joseph campbell

Zen and the Art of Being Jedi
In developing Star Wars, George Lucas has pulled together diverse elements from numerous religions, mythologies, and cultures to create a rich universe that is a great reflection of who we are as a people. The principles of the Jedi are particularly interesting in that they heavily reflect the practices and principles of Buddhism. Find out something that has been known in Asia for millennia and learn about Zen and the Art of Being Jedi.
star wars • george lucas • luke skywalker • anakin skywalker • obi-wan

New Movie Galleries!
Pointing the way to image galleries from hard to find (on the web) movies, and some reviews of recent entertainment magazines.
entertainment images • magazines • sci-fi • horror • entertainment magazines

"Angel Babies" - A Book Review
"Angel Babies" is a children's book review featuring the creative works of Michelle Knudsen and Jane Maday.
angel babies • michelle knudsen • jane maday • children's books

Early Outlook for Oscar 2000 Nominations
It's not too early to look at what films from the first part of 1999 stand a chance to be major Oscar contenders in March of 2000 at the next Academy Awards.
major oscar contenders march 2000 academy awards • 1999 • stanley kubrick final film eyes wide shut • the blair witch project • the full monty

Great Movie Sequels of Our Time
To most movie fans film sequels inspire dread as tiresome, watered down versions of the originals. Not always: Empire Strikes Back, Aliens and Terminator 2 buck the trend
star wars • terminator • aliens • cameron • george lucas

It's 72nd Annual Oscar Weekend: Some More Predictions
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards are finally here! It's Oscar Weekend, and this week, our predictions for this very exciting and tough to predict year at the Oscars!
predictions winning oscars • 72nd annual academy award • american beauty • cider house rules • oscar nominees

Lazy Summer Sites
Too hot to play outside? Here are some great sites to visit while you are stuck indoors. Be sure to check them all out for great learning fun.
summer • kids • websites • kids korner • websites for kids

Looking inside the Sauron Project
Most fantasy movie villains turn out badly. As a literary villain Sauron is unusual but successful. So what will it take to bring him to life in Peter Jackson's three LOTR movies, and to make him convincing as a strong, powerful, and terrifying villain?
sauron • peter jackson • tolkien • the lord of the rings • frodo

LOTR Films: Will the scenery steal the show?
A discussion of how Middle-earth needs to come alive in each scene of Peter Jackson's movies, to supplement the actors in telling the story.
tolkien movie • peter jackson movie • middle-earth • scenery • star wars

Star Wars Episode I - Ten Years Later (Review)
Released in 1999, the highly anticipated Star Wars saga prequel Episode I was meant as a return to the magic of the legendary trilogy. It fell far short of the mark.
star wars • episode i • the phantom menace • jake lloyd • george lucas

Television Offers Viewers Holiday Treats
Staying home for the holidays? Looking for something to do with the family? Check out some of the best that television has to offer this week.
cbs • abc • fox • pbs • will and grace

The Dark Side Clouds the Force in "Attack of the Clones"
A review of the highly anticipated "Star Wars" prequel, "Attack of the Clones." The film, which stars Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Frank Oz, Hayden Christensen and Samuel L. Jackson, opened worldwide May 16.
review • film • movie • "star wars • " prequel

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Trailer
Star Wars: The Clone Wars trailer shows that George Lucas is great with technology, but lousy with people. Movie hits theatres August 15th.
star wars: the clone wars trailer • lucasfilm ltd • warner bros. • the cartoon network • george lucas

Attack of the Clones DVD Review
This is a basic review of the new Attack of the Clones DVD that arrived on store shelves on November 12, as well as a look at all the extra goodies that came with it.
lucas • burtt • mccallum • star wars • attack of the clones

LUCASTRATED?
A frustrated look at how not to integrate gaming with entertainment, focusing on the men who brought you Star Wars. Remember, for every Star Wars, there is a Jar Jar Binks.
star wars • lucas • lucasarts • lucasarts • computer games companies

Scoop for the Week of Jan. 14th
She's out - again. Pre-Wedding preparations. Another sequel? Fasten your seatbelt, this week's Celebrity Scoop just shifted into high gear.
television • hollywood • movies • celebrity • gossip

The Wisdom of the Living Force
This article is an in-depth look at the Living Force, with a heavy emphasis on Eastern philosophy and the importance of not-knowing.
force • lucas • skywalker • jedi • yoda

To Be a Jedi
This is the beginning of a four part article delving into the mysteries of what it means to use the Force, to be a Jedi, and to be human. It also looks at the various ways theologically possible to live as many in the context of the whole.
yoda • qui-gon • obi-wan • anakin • amidala

Let's Get Three-Dimensional, (Part 2 of 2)
As promised, it's time to take another look at the glory of computer generated 3D and what makes it tick. Grab your notepads boys and girls; we've got a lot to cover!
3d • bryce • photoshop • render • ray-trace

More Academy Precursor Awards in 2000
On this first week of the new year, American Beauty is named Best Picture of the Year by three of the latest precursor organizations awarding honors for 1999! This week, a look at their choices.
72nd annual academy awards • san diego film critics awards • online film critics awards • broadcast film critics association awards • roger ebert's ten best films of 1999

Summer Movie Preview
Spider-Man was launched last weekend, and began the summer movie season incredibly early with a huge bang! This week, I look ahead at the other films to be released this summer in May and June in Part 1 of my 2002 Summer Movie Preview.
spider-man • star wars • episode ii • attack of the clones • summer

The Holy Mother
This is a look at the archetypal role that the mother has held in mythology since the dawn of civilization, and specifically how it relates to the character of Shmi Skywalker in the prequel trilogy.
anakin • shmi • padme • force • clones

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