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Date: 2002 (Copyright)

Country: USA

Director: George Lucas

Synopsis: Padmé Amidala, former queen of the planet Naboo, is the target of an assassination attempt. The Jedi knight Obi-Wan Kenobi and his apprentice Anakin Skywalker are assigned to protect her.

Genres:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Action and Adventure

Subjects:
Spacecraft, Aliens, Monarchy, Security measures
Releases
Date: 2002Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 143 mins Length: 12787 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 16 May 2002Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundRuntime: 142 mins 05 secs - Length: 12787 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: 20th Century Fox International (UK)

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (76)
In: New review of film and television studies v5 n2 August 2007  Pages: 191-210
Title: Critics, Clones and narrative in the franchise blockbusterAuthor: SCHAUER, Bradley Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Essay argues that despite some claims to the contrary, the c lassic narrative remains intact in contemporary Hollywood fi lmmaking; uses a close textual reading of STAR WARS EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES as an example.

In: StarBurst vSpec. n80 Star Wars  Pages: 24-28
Title: Talking Taun WeAuthor: JANKIEWICZ, Pat Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part of a whole issue on STAR WARS, Rena Owen talks about her roles as Taun We and Senator Nee Alavar.

In: StarBurst vSpec. n80 Star Wars  Pages: 58-59
Title: ReviewsAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Part of a whole issue on STAR WARS.

In: StarBurst vSpec. n80 Star Wars  Page: [whole issue]
Title: Star Wars SpecialArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Whole issue on STAR WARS on its 30th anniversary.

In: Film Review vSpec. n56 Star Wars  Pages: 8-82
Title: STAR WARS 1977 - 2005Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A fresh celebration of the STAR WARS franchise, looking at each individual film (from Episode I through to Episode VI), including the lost installment The STAR WAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL; fans' creative films & posters; profile of forgotten actors.

In: Cinefex n102 July 2005  Pages: 57-64
Title: Q&A: George LucasAuthor: DUNCAN, Jody Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director George Lucas discusses the reasons for starting his STAR WAR stories in the middle back in 1977, the technologi- cal hurdles to make the 'last' trilogy, converting them to 3D using a 'dimensionalizing' system, and the ILM company. /

In: Empire n192 June 2005  Page: 122
Title: Star Wars: The Finale: "I bent my Wookie..."Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Al Jean, executive producer of The SIMPSONS, discusses the number of spoofs and references to the STAR WARS films in the series.

In: Empire n192 June 2005  Pages: 124-128,130,133,
Title: Star Wars: The Finale: The Ultimate Star Wars PollArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The fifty best moments from all the STAR WARS films as chosen by the readers of Empire magazine.

In: Literature/Film Quarterly v33 n3 2005  Pages: 191-200
Title: Creating and Comparing Myth in Twentieth-Century Science...Author: GERAGHTY, Lincoln Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Fiction: Star Trek and Star Wars". Compares these two science fiction worlds and how they use history and myth.

In: StarBurst n323 May 2005  Pages: 46-49
Title: The History of Star Wars: Part Five: Attack of the ClonesAuthor: DAVID, Taylor Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part of a history of the STAR WARS films, this article looks at STAR WARS EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES.

In: Empire n192 June 2005  Pages: 118-120,122
Title: Star Wars: The Finale: "The Jedi were so pimp!"Author: HEWITT, Chris Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director, Kevin Smith and writers, Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright discuss their love of the STAR WARS films.

In: StarBurst vSpec. n67 Yearbook 2004  Pages: 54-59
Title: In A Galaxy Far Far Away...Author: GERARD, Simon J. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Re-examines the STAR WARS saga.

In: StarBurst vSpec. n69 Star Wars  Pages: 44-57
Title: Dark Tales of the EmpireArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Collection of articles previously printed in "Starburst" re-examining each of the six STAR WARS films.

In: Empire vSuppl nStar Ws DVD Nov 2005  Page: [whole issue]
Title: The Unofficial Star Wars DVD Viewing CompanionArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Contains in-depth dvd reviews for all six films in the 'Star Wars' series. Details about extras, excerpts from George Lucas's commentaries and a full dvd guide.

In: StarBurst n309 April 2004  Pages: 30-32
Title: Hayden Christensen: heroes and demonsAuthor: BARKER, Lynn Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Hayden Christensen talks about his role in the STAR WARS films.

In: Film Review vSpec. n52 Spiderman  Pages: 68-87
Title: The top 20 blockbusters of all timeAuthor: BAUGHAN, Nikki Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "The top 20 blockbusters of all time" featuring details of STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES.

In: Empire n164 February 2003  Page: 18
Title: Front row: rings to go Imax?Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The US IMAX release of STAR WARS EPISODE II (58 screens) grossed over $7 million in 5 weeks.

In: Cinefantastique v35 n1 Feb/Mar 2003  Pages: 68-69
Title: ProCONAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviews of STAR WARS: EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES.

In: StarBurst vSpec. n58 T3 & Star Trek  Pages: 50-54
Title: Watto, out of LimboAuthor: BROWN, Anthony Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actor turned-author Andy Secombe comments on creating his comic Fantasy 'Limbo' for new imprint Tor and on his role as master Watto in Episode One and Two of STAR WARS. Inclu- des a short interview with Neal Asher on his Polity series.

In: Empire n170 August 2003  Pages: 115-121
Title: Coping with the Phantom MenaceAuthor: HANDON, Todd Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Todd Hanson, head writer for the satirical magazine The Onion, gives his person view on the importance of the STAR WARS movies.

In: Sight and Sound v13 n1 January 2003  Page: 62
Title: Home moviesAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Premiere v16 n5 January 2003  Pages: 79-80
Title: Home GuideAuthor: [G.K.] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Fangoria n209 January 2002  Pages: 42-46
Title: Wizard of DarknessAuthor: KELLEY, Bill Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Christopher Lee discusses his role as Saruman in LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, the eclectic cast, work- ing with director Peter Jackson, & George Lucas in STAR WARS EPISODE II, and finally whether Hammer will return or not.

In: Sight and Sound v12 n7 July 2002  Pages: 20-22
Title: Send in the clonesAuthor: LEVY, Shawn Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A description of the size of George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch. Also mentioned is Lucas's take on criticism of his films, and his disappointment that only 80 cinemas in North America are equipped to properly screen the digitally shot CLONES.

In: Sight and Sound v12 n7 July 2002  Page: 22
Title: Devils in the detail.Author: LAWRENSON, Edward Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: George Lucas's faith in digital technology has failed to reproduce, in his later films, the excitement of the original STAR WARS trilogy.

In: Variety 13 May 2002  Page: 23,26
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: StarBurst n287 July 2002  Pages: 28-34
Title: The STAR WARS Story - Part threeAuthor: SMITH, Jim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: From 1994 to 2002.

In: StarBurst n287 July 2002  Page: 52
Title: STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONEAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: StarBurst n287 July 2002  Page: 71
Title: STAR WARS: EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONESAuthor: WHITE, Dave Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Soundtrack! The Collector's Quarterly v21 n82 Summer 2002  Pages: 10-11
Title: STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONESAuthor: BUCHSBAUM, Tony Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: American Cinematographer v83 n9 September 2002  Pages: 40-42,44,46-49
Title: Exploring a new universe: George Lucas discusses his ...Author: MAGID, Ron Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: "...ongoing effort to shape the future of digital cinema".

In: American Cinematographer v83 n9 September 2002  Pages: 50-52,54-59
Title: Brave new world: a group of cinematographers assess the ...Author: MAGID, Ron Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the visual effects for STAR WARS EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES where extensive model and miniature effects work was captured by hi-def cameras. "..digital methods they adopted to render the fantastic..".

In: Music from the Movies n34 Jul/Aug 2002  Page: 57
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: PLACE, Paul Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Score Monthly v7 n4 May/Jun 2002  Pages: 18-23
Title: Star Wars episode tunes: attack on the score John Takis ...Author: TAKIS, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis of Williams' score for STAR WARS EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES.

In: Sight and Sound v12 n7 July 2002  Pages: 54-55
Title: ReviewsAuthor: O'HEHIR, Andrew Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: StarBurst vSpec. n53 Slayer 2002  Pages: 94-98
Title: This is the droid you're looking forAuthor: JOY, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Anthony Daniels reveals what was cut from the final print of STAR WARS EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES.

In: Empire n154 April 2002  Pages: 12-15
Title: First look!Author: KENNEDY, Colin Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: A first look at the new STAR WARS EPISODE II, with an inter- view with Hayden Christensen.

In: Premiere n302 April 2002  Pages: 86-97
Title: STAR WARS: quoi de neuf?Author: CARRATIER, Mathieu Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Photos and notes on STAR WARS: EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES.

In: Film and History v32 n2 2002  Pages: 102-103
Title: Star Wars Episode II; Attack of the ClonesAuthor: LEE III CASE, Emery G. Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1357 17 May 2002  Page: 38,40
Title: Lucas loses the plot.Author: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Cinefantastique v34 n3/4 June 2002  Pages: 44-45
Title: Star WarsAuthor: DUMARS, Denise Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report on Carrie Fisher's interview of George Lucas for her show CONVERSATIONS FROM THE EDGE. Lucas revealed little about the new movie except for his preference for electronic film.

In: StarBurst vSpec n52 Summer Movies  Pages: 84-89
Title: STAR WARS EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONESAuthor: ANDREWS, Scott Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Includes a review of websites.

In: Vanity Fair n499 March 2002  Pages: [86-97],141
Title: Love in a distant galaxyAuthor: KAMP, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: With photographs of the cast by Annie Leibovitz.

In: Empire n157 July 2002  Page: 118
Title: [Empire - n157 July 2002: no known title]Author: HEWITT, Chris Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n156 June 2002  Pages: 56-111
Title: A new hope.Author: FREER, Ian et al. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: This extensive article just about qualifies this as a dedica ted issue to STAR WARS, and its brand new prequel STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES. With interviews, and a retrospective of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK.

In: Empire n156 June 2002  Page: 129
Title: [Empire - n156 June 2002: no known title]Author: HEWITT, Chris Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Film Review n625 December 2002  Page: 92
Title: Home entertainment: DVD to buyAuthor: CORRY, Neil Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1382 22 Nov 2002  Page: 6
Title: News digest: Clones DVD/video ears $75m in a dayArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: The DVD and video release of STAR WARS EPISODE II pulled in $75 million in the first day after going on sale.

In: TV Guide v50 n19 11 May 2002  Page: 20,22,60
Title: The chosen oneAuthor: GRAHAM, Jennifer Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on Hayden Christensen, who plays Anakin Skywalker in STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES.

In: TV Guide v50 n19 11 May 2002  Pages: 24,[26-27],60
Title: Naturally NatalieAuthor: RUDOLPH, Ileane Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on Natalie Portman, who plays Padme Amidala in STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES.

In: TV Guide v50 n19 11 May 2002  Pages: 28-[30]
Title: Every pixel tells a storyAuthor: NOLLINGER, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short piece on some of the special effects artists who worked on STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES.

In: TV Guide v50 n19 11 May 2002  Pages: [16-18],59
Title: In love and warAuthor: DAVIS, Michael Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director George Lucas talks about STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES.

In: Screen International n1364 19 Jul 2002  Page: 5
Title: [Screen International - n1364 19 Jul 2002: no known title]Author: SCHILLING, Mark Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: STAR WARS EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES had the biggest ever opening weekend recorded in Japan.

In: StarBurst n286 June 2002  Pages: 20-25
Title: Force majeureAuthor: LAIGHT, Rupert Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of STAR WARS: EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES.

In: Premiere v15 n10 June 2002  Pages: 46-53,99
Title: Return of the Jedi.Author: COKER, Cheo Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks at the filming of STAR WARS: EPISODE II - ATTACK OF THE CLONES.

In: Premiere v15 n10 June 2002  Pages: 56-59,100
Title: The girl who would be queen.Author: LIPSKY, David Article type: FilmographyLanguage: English
Description: Profile of actress Natalie Portman about her career and work on the new STAR WARS trilogy.

In: Empire n162 December 2002  Pages: 158-159
Title: PlayAuthor: KENNEDY, Colin Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n162 December 2002  Page: 159
Title: PlayAuthor: KENNEDY, Colin Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with producer Rick McCallum who discusses the advantages of DVD, referring to STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES.

In: Sight and Sound v12 n9 September 2002  Page: 8
Title: Mr BusyArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Independent Quebec distributors balked at the terms Lucasfilm imposed on cinemas screening STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES. Scarcely a single one booked the movie, preferring to wait for the new French Asterix movie.

In: StarBurst n292 December 2002  Page: 73
Title: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the ClonesAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cinefex n90 July 2002  Pages: 60-130
Title: Love & warAuthor: DUNCAN, Jody Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of the special effects in STAR WARS EPISODE II including: use of high-definition digital video; creature development (e.g.Yoda); the work of John Knoll, Pablo Helman Ben Snow who led 3 separate effects units; miniatures.

In: Film Comment v38 n4 Jul/Aug 2002  Pages: 22-26
Title: Movie of the moment: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the...Author: SOLMAN, Gregory Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the significance to future cinema of George Lucas's embrace of digital technology in STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES.

In: Film Comment v38 n4 Jul/Aug 2002  Page: 27,29
Title: Rebel without a causeAuthor: SMITH, Kevin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Kevin Smith writes on why he enjoyed STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES.

In: Radio Times v313 n4080 18 May 2002  Page: 63
Title: Cinema.Author: NORMAN, Barry Language: English
Description: Short review.

In: Eyepiece v22 n3 May/Jun 2001  Page: 16
Title: Crews.Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: In-production credits for the UK camera crews, with location dates and details.

In: American Cinematographer v82 n9 September 2001  Pages: 76-78,80-83
Title: Framing the futureAuthor: BERGERY, Benjamin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer David Tattersall and a team of imaging experts assess the digital cameras and techniques used on STAR WARS: EPISODE II. There is much detail given in this article.

In: Sight and Sound v10 n10 October 2000  Page: 9
Title: Rushes: interface: trailer trashArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of a fake STAR WARS EPISODE II teaser trailer viewable on the internet at www.theforce.net - constructed from old STAR WARS footage by a fan.

In: Empire n136 October 2000  Page: 21
Title: Front row: may the force be with youArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the success on the internet of a fake trailer for STAR WARS EPISODE II - constructed from old STAR WARS footage by a fan. The trailer has received over a million downloads.

In: Empire n136 October 2000  Page: 36
Title: Top 20: future filmsArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n134 August 2000  Pages: 18-19
Title: Front row: "Yoda's in drag?"Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On various rumours concerning the casting of STAR WARS EPISODE II, and on the definite casting of Hayden Christensen to play Anakin Skywalker.

In: Screen International n1254 14 Apr 2000  Page: [1]
Title: Directors wake up to dawning of filmless eraAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: News that Sony's 24-frame progressive high-definition camco- rder - an HDW-F900 fitted with Panavision lenses - is to be used by George Lucas for the filming of STAR WARS: EPISODE 2

In: StarBurst n263 July 2000  Page: 7
Title: Onward Christensen soldiers!Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Hayden Christensen has been cast to play Anakin Skywalker in STAR WARS: EPISODE II.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v363 n34 27 Jun 2000  Page: 30
Title: IN PRODUCTIONAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Cinema Papers n133 Jun/Jul 2000  Page: 55
Title: IN PRODUCTION - FEATURE FILMSArticle type: NoteLanguage: English

In: Empire n122 August 1999  Page: 40
Title: Future filmsArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English

In: Australian Cinematographer n5 June 1999  Page: 11
Title: Sony Panavision: digital cameraAuthor: ALLAN, Ben Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reports that Sony & Panavision recently announced that they are in the testing phases of a special project to produce a digital camera system at the request of George Lucas' Lucas- film, to be used for the production of STAR WARS II and III.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (8)
Title: Star Wars archives: episodes I-III, 1999-2005
Author: DUNCAN, Paul  Pages: 599 pages

Title: Star Wars after Lucas: a critical guide to the future of the galaxy
Author: Golding, Dan  Pages: 254 pages

Title: Star Wars heresies: interpreting the themes, symbols and philosophies of Episodes I, II and III
Author: McDonald, Paul F.  Pages: viii, 216 pages

Title: persistence of whiteness: race and contemporary Hollywood cinema
Author: BERNARDI, Daniel  Pages: xxvi, 390 p.

Title: Digital practices: aesthetic and neuroesthetic approaches to performance and technology
Author: BROADHURST, Susan  Pages: xi, 220 p.

Title: Culture, identities and technology in the Star Wars films: essays on the two trilogies
Author: SILVIO, Carl  Pages: vi, 237 p.

Title: Movies in fifteen minutes
Author: JONES, Cleolinda  Pages: viii, 401 p.

Title: pocket essential George Lucas
Author: Clarke, James  Pages: 96 p.