Download or read book Jar Jar Binks Must Die written by Daniel M. Kimmel and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the title "Jar Jar Binks Must Die" indicates, Daniel M. Kimmel is not only a film critic with strong opinions, he's also a fan. In this collection of essays, he covers movies from "Metropolis" (1927), answering the absurd claim that the restoration of this silent classic negated its status as a science fiction film, to how "Star Trek," "Avatar," "Moon," and "District 9" may have made 2009 a "miracle year" for the genre. Along the way he looks at neglected works like "Things to Come" (1936), explains why remakes aren't always bad, and how seeing "E.T." in an empty screening room changed his mind about Steven Spielberg. Whether to rediscover old favorites or add new titles to your Netflix queue, this is a must-have for lovers of SF movies. Author Bio Daniel M. Kimmel is a past president of the Boston Society of Film Critics. When it was discovered he is also a science fiction fan he started getting invitations to participate at a number of SF conventions, which he continues to do. He reviewed for the "Worcester Telegram and Gazette" and now writes for Northshoremovies.net. He is a correspondent for "Variety," the "Movie Maven" for the "Jewish Advocate" and teaches film--including a course on SF and horror--at Suffolk University. His essays on classic science films have appeared in several publications including "Clarkesworld," "Space and Time," and the Internet Review of Science Fiction. He is the author of a history of FOX TV, "The Fourth Network" (2004) which received the Cable Center Book Award. His other books include a history of DreamWorks, "The Dream Team" (2006) and "I'll Have What She's Having: Behind the Scenes of the Great Romantic Comedies" (2008).

Download or read book Star Wars Episode I Jar Jar Binks written by Kerry Milliron and published by LucasBooks for Young Readers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This shaped flap book featuring Jar Jar appeals to kids with bold illustrations by the celebrated comic book artist Ken Steacy. The book comes with two punch-out figures as well as flaps in every spread.

Download or read book Star Wars the Making of Episode I the Phantom Menace written by Laurent Bouzereau and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book William Shakespeare s The Phantom of Menace written by Ian Doescher and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the Star Wars saga reimagined as an Elizabethan drama penned by William Shakespeare himself, complete with authentic meter and verse, and theatrical monologues and dialogue by everyone from Darth Maul to Obi-Wan Kenobi. The entire saga starts here, with a thrilling tale featuring a disguised queen, a young hero, and two fearless knights facing a hidden, vengeful enemy. Authentic meter, stage directions, reimagined movie scenes and dialogue, and hidden Easter eggs throughout will entertain and impress fans of Star Wars and Shakespeare alike. Every scene and character from the film appears in the play, along with twenty woodcut-style illustrations that depict an Elizabethan version of the Star Wars galaxy. O Threepio, Threepio, wherefore art thou, Threepio?

Download or read book Darth Jar Jar and Other Surprisingly Plausible Star Wars Theories written by Stuart Carapola and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-13 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No series of movies in history has a more devout following than the Star Wars saga, and with that following comes the advent of the crazed fan who looks deeper into the mythos than even George Lucas himself probably ever did. Over time, these fans have developed an array of theories that somehow seem plausible enough that, if you didn't know better, you'd swear they were intentionally hidden subplots. This book collects several of the most popular of these theories so you can decide if there might just be more to what we saw in the Star Wars series than meets the eye!Some of the theories explored in this book include:-Jar Jar Binks Is Secretly A Powerful Sith Lord-Supreme Leader Snoke is really Darth Plageuis-Chewbacca and R2-D2 are the real masterminds of the Rebellion-Mace Windu thought he was the Chosen One-Poe Dameron is a double agent for the First Order-And more!

Download or read book Star Wars The Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia written by Jason Fry and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet more than 350 incredible clones, Jedi, droids, bounty hunters, and a host of other characters from Star Wars: The Clone Wars. What is the Bad Batch? Who inducted Ahsoka Tano into the Jedi Order? Where does General Grievous keep a secret lair? Why does Captain Rex mutiny against his Jedi General on Umbara? To learn the answers to these questions and more, look no further than Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Character Encyclopedia – Join the Battle! Written by Star Wars expert Jason Fry, this illustrated encyclopedia features more than 350 incredible characters and teams, including Anakin Skywalker, Maul, Bo-Katan Kryze, and Clone Force 99. Perfect for fans of all ages, Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Character Encyclopedia – Join the Battle! will enthrall readers for hours on end. © & ™ 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Download or read book Star Wars Who s Who in the Galaxy A Character Storybook written by Ella Patrick and published by Disney Lucasfilm Press. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The galaxy is full of so many amazing heroes, villains, droids, aliens and creatures, it can be hard to keep them all straight! Thankfully, this delightful character storybook with simple text and illustrations guides readers through Episodes I-VIII by introducing all of the key players along the way.

Download or read book Star Wars The Phantom Menace Graphic Novel Adaptation written by Alessandro Ferrari and published by Star Wars Movie Adaptations. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the excitement and thrill of the epic Star Wars movies in this young-reader friendly adaptation of Episode I! Peace reigns in the Galaxy, guarded by the thousand-years-old Jedi Order. But dark forces plot in the shadows to restore the power of the Sith, long believed gone. Unaware of this evil plan, two Jedi Knights rescue Queen Amidala of Naboo and discover a young boy who could forever change the fate of the universe. Capturing the galaxy-spanning action of The Phantom Menace, experience Episode I as a beautiful graphic novel combining the epic wonder of Star Wars with streamlined, young-reader friendly designs. This all-ages graphic novel is a must-read for longtime fans and a great introduction for young newcomers!

Download or read book Empire s End Aftermath Star Wars written by Chuck Wendig and published by Random House Worlds. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Following Star Wars: Aftermath and Star Wars: Life Debt, Chuck Wendig delivers the exhilarating conclusion to the New York Times bestselling trilogy set in the years between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. EVERY END IS A NEW BEGINNING. As the final showdown between the New Republic and the Empire draws near, all eyes turn to a once-isolated planet: Jakku. The Battle of Endor shattered the Empire, scattering its remaining forces across the galaxy. But the months following the Rebellion’s victory have not been easy. The fledgling New Republic has suffered a devastating attack from the Imperial remnant, forcing the new democracy to escalate its hunt for the hidden enemy. For her role in the deadly ambush, Grand Admiral Rae Sloane is the most wanted Imperial war criminal—and one-time rebel pilot Norra Wexley, back in service at Leia’s urgent request, is leading the hunt. But more than just loyalty to the New Republic drives Norra forward: Her husband was turned into a murderous pawn in Sloane’s assassination plot, and now she wants vengeance as much as justice. Sloane, too, is on a furious quest: pursuing the treacherous Gallius Rax to the barren planet Jakku. As the true mastermind behind the Empire’s devastating attack, Rax has led the Empire to its defining moment. The cunning strategist has gathered the powerful remnants of the Empire’s war machine, preparing to execute the late Emperor Palpatine’s final plan. As the Imperial fleet orbits Jakku, an armada of Republic fighters closes in to finish what began at Endor. Norra and her crew soar into the heart of an apocalyptic clash that will leave land and sky alike scorched. And the future of the galaxy will finally be decided. Praise for Chuck Wendig’s Aftermath “Star Wars: Aftermath [reveals] what happened after the events of 1983’s Return of the Jedi. It turns out, there’s more than just the Empire for the good guys to worry about.”—The Hollywood Reporter “The Force is strong with Star Wars: Aftermath.”—Alternative Nation “The Star Wars universe is fresh and new again, and just as rich and mysterious as it always was.”—Den of Geek! Aftermath: Life Debt “Compulsively readable, the kind of caramel-corn book you just keep stuffing in your face until it’s gone.”—Tordotcom “Man oh man, this is good stuff. [Life Debt] reveals what Han and Chewie were up to after Return of the Jedi.”—io9 “Gripping reading . . . [This novel] hits the ground running.”—New York Daily News

Download or read book Goodnight Darth Vader written by Jeffrey Brown and published by Chronicle Books LLC. This book was released on 2014-07-22 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's bedtime in the Star Wars galaxy, and Darth Vader's parenting skills are tested anew in this delightful follow-up to the breakout New York Times bestsellers Darth Vader™ and Son and Vader's™ Little Princess. In this Episode, the Sith Lord must soothe his rambunctious twins, Luke and Leia—who are not ready to sleep and who insist on a story. As Vader reads, the book looks in on favorite creatures, droids, and characters, such as Yoda, R2-D2, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Darth Maul, Admiral Ackbar, Boba Fett, and many others as they tuck in, yawn, and settle down to dream. As ever, Jeffrey Brown's charming illustrations and humor glow throughout, playing on children's book conventions to enchant adults and kids alike. © and TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Used Under Authorization

Download or read book Greed Rage and Love Gone Wrong written by Bruce Rubenstein and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing about murder mysteries for over twenty-five years, Bruce Rubenstein gives us a collection of Minnesota crimes in Greed, Rage, and Love Gone Wrong. Whether the killer is greedy and devoid of human compassion, desperate about money or love, or simply filled with bottled-up rage, this book puts the reader at the scene of the most notorious murders in the state. Bruce Rubenstein is a writer who specializes in true crime and legal stories. His work has appeared in many publications, including City Pages, Mpls/St. Paul Magazine, and Chicago Magazine. He is the recipient of the Chicago Bar Association’s Herman Kogan Media Award.

Download or read book The Phantom Menace Star Wars Episode I written by Terry Brooks and published by Random House Worlds. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, an evil legacy long believed dead is stirring. Now the dark side of the Force threatens to overwhelm the light, and only an ancient Jedi prophecy stands between hope and doom for the entire galaxy. On the green, unspoiled world of Naboo, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, arrive to protect the realm’s young queen as she seeks a diplomatic solution to end the siege of her planet by Trade Federation warships. At the same time, on desert-swept Tatooine, a slave boy named Anakin Skywalker, who possesses a strange ability for understanding the “rightness” of things, toils by day and dreams by night—of becoming a Jedi Knight and finding a way to win freedom for himself and his beloved mother. It will be the unexpected meeting of Jedi, Queen, and a gifted boy that will mark the start of a drama that will become legend. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years, plus a brand-new Darth Maul short story by New York Times bestselling author James Luceno!

Download or read book Star Wars Episode I written by Patricia C. Wrede and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Star Wars Heresies written by Paul F. McDonald and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2013-09-27 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the insatiable public appetite for all things Star Wars, the more analytical side of the saga is all too often ignored. This book offers a new way of seeing George Lucas’ space opera—particularly the prequel trilogy, a series never given a fair chance because of constant comparisons to the iconic originals. In the classic style of Joseph Campbell, the trilogy is viewed through the lens of myth and metaphor, revealing a body of work not only worthy of scholarly study but perhaps destined to find therein its home. A wide variety of philosophical and mythological themes are presented and expounded upon, drawing from a rich source of scholars, thinkers, writers, and poets from East and West alike. Heretical or not, the Star Wars prequels are a surprisingly rich source of insight into the saga—as well as the human drama—as a whole.

Download or read book Han Solo s Revenge written by Brian Daley and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 1980 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Slave traders make the going rough for Han and Chewbacca.

Download or read book Star Wars Crochet written by Lucy Collin and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wanted to cuddle Chewbacca or hug Yoda? The Star Wars Crochet book comes with step-by-step instructions, complete with photos. Possible projects could include: Wicket the Ewok, Chewbacca, Stormtrooper, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo Yoda, C-3PO, R2-D2, Jabba the Hutt, Boba Fett.

Download or read book Bombad Jedi written by Rob Valois and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the new Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. Jar Jar Binks is mistaken as a Jedi as he and C-3PO attempt a daring, and quite comical, rescue of Padmé Amidala, who has been captured by the Separatist Alliance.