In STAR WARS, which actor was originally on standby to play Ben (Obi-
Wan) Kenobi if Sir Alec Guinness turned the part down?

Who was Montross?

And which cast-member was known during the 1976 UK filming
as "peaches"!!

Just some of the questions posed, and answered, in a mammoth 36 page
feature originally chronicling the studio filming of STAR WARS
EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE within the pages of the double issue 5/6 of
STAR WARS AFICIONADO MAGAZINE, first printed, and quickly sold out,
from 2004. Now, that once feature has been expanded and re-designed
into a new 187 page special edition magazine, in honour of the
movie's upcoming Thirtieth Anniversary.

This new, fully revised and updated edition now contains full pre-
production, principal photography (now including exterior shooting)
and post-production (now including full behind the scenes
information of the ILM effects work) documentation of the original
film's making. From Lucas's first 1973 story concepts to its release
in cinemas in 1977, this double issue has everything you want to
know about the creation of the landmark film, packed with filming
dates, rare interview quotes, cut scenes, storyboards, tons of
photos, and more…

Chronicling it's difficult birth, with George Lucas fighting against
all odds to get the project made, to its eventually becoming a world
wide cultural phenomenon, this is the ultimate guide to the first
STAR WARS movie (and if you loved the recent AFICIONADO 2006 printed
double issue devoted to the making of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, then
you'll certainly love this one!!).

Now updated with an extra 151 pages, and a colour and black and
white rare photo count at nearly 400 pictures, this is the perfect
gift for any STAR WARS fan in the run up to celebrating the
Thirtieth Anniversary of STAR WARS on May 25th 2007.

This 187 page magazine has been converted onto PDFs, and will be
available to purchase on a basic CD-R disc.

Check out the preview pages in the PHOTOS folder of AFICIONADO GROUP
ONE (which you can access via the LINKS section on this site).
Please note: scans of the magazine are printed from the PDF-the
actual PDF quality is stronger. Also, some of the magazine interview
quotes from the actors/production people will contain strong adult
language-parents be advised.

STAR WARS IS 30!!!! YAAAYYYYY!!

THIS SPECIAL MAGAZINE IS COMING VERY SOON...AT THE END OF MARCH 2007

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS..

AND LOOK OUT FOR THE STAR WARS AFICIONADO ANNIVERSARY EDITION-
CELEBRATING ALL SIX MOVIES-COMING THIS SUMMER!!