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Star Wars Theatrical Re-release and Return of the Jedi Resources, 1997-1999

 File — Box: 6, Folder: 8

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Scope and Contents

Newspaper, Magazine and Journal Articles Published In 1997 About The 20th Anniversary Re-Release of Star Wars In Theatres.

Includes:

  1. Jedi Returns As Old-Fashioned (But High Tech) Radio Drama, Newspaper Article By Scott Craven, The Arizona Republic, 17 October 1996.

  2. The Remaking of Star Wars, Magazine Aricle By Steve Daly, Entertainment Weekly, 10 January 1997.

  3. Why Is The Force Still With Us? Journal Article By John Seabrook, Unidentified Publisher, Undated.

  4. Star Wears Out Its Welcome, Newspaper Article By Bob Fenster, The Arizona Republic, 31 January 1997.

  5. The Force Is Still With Us, Magazine Article By David A. Kaplan, Newsweek, 20 January 1997.

  6. The Dark Side of A Hit, Magazine Article By David Ansen, Newsweek, 20 January 1997.

  7. Star Struck, Magazine Article By Tom Russo, Premiere, February 1997.

  8. Hey, Is George Lucas Really Going To Make Another Star Wars, Ziggy Newspaper Comic By Tom Wilson, The Arizona Republic, 5 August 1997.

  9. The Original Scarier Version of Star Wars, Off The Mark Newspaper Comic By Mark Parisi, The Arizona Republic, 8 September 1997.

  10. Limited Release of Original Star Wars Movies In THX, Journal Article, Uncredited, Widescreen Review, Issue 15, Undated.

  11. A Force To Reckon With: Star Wars Convention Has Universal Appeal, Newpaper Article By Scott Craven, The Arizona Republic, 30 October 1997.

  12. Star Wars In D.C. Takes In Magic, Myth, Newspaper Article By Chuck Myers, Unidentified Publisher, Undated.

  13. Common Mistake At The Star Wars Cantina, Off The Mark Newspaper Comic By Mark Parisi, Unidentified Publisher, 13 January 1998.

  14. Cd of The Month: The Empire Strikes Back, Journal Aricle By Howard Maxford, Film Review, June 1997.

  15. Book Od The Month: Empire Building, Journal Article, Uncredited, Film Review, June 1997.

  16. Film Purist Is Red Hot Over Darth Vader Turning Blue, Newspaper Article By Robert W. Butler, The Arizona Republic, 23 February 1997.

  17. Star Wars, Benson's View Newspaper Comic By Steve Benson, The Arizona Republic, March 1997.

  18. Star Wars: Always, Journal Article By Andrew Lewis Conn, Film Comment, May-June 1998.

  19. Peake Condition, Magazine Article By David Denby, New York Magazine, 17 February 1997.

  20. Last and Least: Return of The Jedi Has Case of The Cutes, Newspaper Article By Marshall Fine, Tribune Newspaper, 14 March 1997.

  21. Jedi Caps Re-Release Revolution, Newspaper Article By Bob Fenster, The Arizona Republic, 14 March 1997.

  22. May The Sales Force Be With You, Shoe Newspaper Comic By Susie MacNelly, Unidentified Publisher, May 1997.

  23. $tar War$ Collector Items From The Old Movies Are Worth Big Bucks Now! Magazine Article, Uncredited, National Enquirer, 25 February 1997.

  24. Kitch As Kitch Can: Collectible Market Vibrant, Newspaper Article By Mara Der Hovanesian, The Arizona Republic, 19 April 1997.

  25. Real Force Is In Bidding For New Star Wars Toys, Newspaper Article By Mark Tran, The Arizona Republic, 14 September 1997.

  26. Star Wars Figures A Marketing Force, Newspaper Article By Anita Gold, The Arizona Republic, 27 September 1997.

  27. The Search For Snootles, Newspaper Article By Helen O'Neill, The Arizona Republic, 9 February 1997.

  28. Star Wars Success Puts R2-D2 On A Roll, Newspaper Article By Scott Craven, The Arizona Republic, 27 October 1997.

  29. Sir Alec Unable To Handle Hype Over Star Wars, Newspaper Article, Unnkown Publisher, Undated.

  30. Luke-Warm: Hamill Defends Career After Star Wars, Newspaper Article By Sharon Waxman, The Arizona Republic, 28 February 1997.

  31. Star Wars Strikes Back, Magazine Article, Uncredited, Nickelodeon, Undated.

  32. Inside The New Star Wars, Magazine Article By Steve Daly, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 1997.

  33. Trilogy Hits $1 Billion With Release of Jedi, Newspaper Article, Uncredited, Tribune Newspapers, 21 March 1997.

  34. Waiting For Star Wars, Magazine Article By Andrew Williams, Newsweek, 1 February 1999.

  35. In The Shadow of Star Wars, Newspaper Article By Bob Fenster, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 1999.

  36. Sci-Fi Stinkers, Newspaper Article By Richard Nilsen, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 1999.

  37. Harkins Gearing Up For 1997 Re-Release of Star Wars, Newspaper Article By Kyle Lawson, The Phoenix Gazette, 6 March 1995.

Dates

  • Creation: 1997-1999

Language of Materials

From the collection:

Material in English

Access Restrictions

From the collection:

Access to portions of this collection have been restricted in order to preserve the original materials.

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Full extent

From the collection: 50 Box(es)

Full extent

From the collection: 55.25 Linear Feet

Physical storage information

  • Box: 6, Folder: 8 (Mixed Materials)

Repository details

Repository details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

https://libguides.asu.edu/rare-books-manuscripts

Contact

Arizona State University
P.O. Box 871006
Tempe AZ 85287-1006 United States
(480) 965-4932

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