65. Fifteen Fascinating Film-Related Facts Found in Star Wars Galaxy Magazine!

What was Luke’s unfortunate nickname? Which Christmas catalog sold a life-sized X-Wing? Which 1990s commercial used original footage from The Empire Strikes Back? And what was Lucasfilm’s official response to specific and shocking Episode 1 rumors? These are some of the fascinating facts found in Star Wars Galaxy Magazine. The magazine, which ran from 1994 to 1997, covered everything from the original trilogy films to the comics, novels, video games, collectibles, and events related to the Lucasfilm franchise. It also looked into the future of Star Wars, focusing on the upcoming releases, including the 1997 Special Editions and 1999’s first prequel film. Each issue of Star Wars Galaxy Magazine was packed with interviews with the Lucasfilm-licensed artists, behind-the-scenes information about how Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi came together, and the collectibles produced during the first twenty years. Join host David Quinn as he shares the fascinating stories behind fifteen facts he learned from reading Star Wars Galaxy Magazine. If you enjoy Star Wars: Prototypes and Production, please: 1. Subscribe/follow the podcast (It’s free!) 2. Leave a review on your preferred podcast platform (Help me get to 500 reviews!) 3. And tell a friend (or twenty)! It would be most appreciated - you have the power to help grow the podcast! Thank you in advance! Links to the Episode on Various Platforms: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460?mt=2 https://open.spotify.com/show/744L0XQhmpXn2AZeaxUhOZ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjU2NTA4ODM3Ni9zb3VuZHMucnNz https://soundcloud.com/david-quinn-908355451/tracks https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/u4ywr-80960/Star-Wars-Prototypes-and-Production-Podcast https://player.fm/series/2473540 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-star-wars-prototypes-and-p-31050806/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-prototypes-and-production/id1448205460?mt=