Howard Kazanjian and Richard Marquand, November 1982, by John Philip Peecher.
The following interviews were conducted for Bantha Tracks, the Star Wars Fan Club magazine, by Maureen Garrett at Elstree/EMI, between February 16 and 20/21, 1982: Ken Clarke, Anthony Daniels, Peter Diamond, Carrie Fisher, Graham Freeborn, Stuart Freeborn, David Prowse, Kit West.
More Bantha Tracks interviews by Maureen Garrett were conducted at Lucasfilm primarily from spring 1982 to 1983: Ben Burtt, Joe Johnston, Mark Hamill (in New York City, during his run in Amadeus, July 1983), Richard Marquand, Ralph McQuarrie, Dennis Muren, matte painting department (Michael Pangrazio, Craig Barron, Frank Ordaz, Chris Evans, and others), Lorne Peterson, Ken Ralston, Tom Smith (on June 19, 1984, during the making of what was then called “The Ewok Movie”), Robert Watts.
George Lucas by Richard Schickel, unedited transcript, From Star Wars to Jedi documentary, August 1983 (the documentary was released in December 1983).
John Williams, “Music of the Jedi.” 20/20, June 16, 1983, Show 322, Segment 3.
Interviews by Thomas G. Smith for Industrial Light & Magic: The Art of Special Effects, Ballantine Books, 1984: Joe Johnston, Ralph McQuarrie.
Omnibus Interviews, 1999: Carrie Fisher, John Williams. Lucasfilm History Project Interviews by Pamela Glintenkamp (circa 2003): Patricia Blau, Jim Bloom, Richard Edlund, Doug Ferguson, Maureen Forster, Sid Ganis, Robert Greber, Paul Huston, Joe Johnston, Jim Kessler, Ralph McQuarrie, Bruce Nicholson, Tom Smith, Steve Starkey, Randy Thom, Phil Tippett, Charlie Weber. Ben Burtt, unpublished interview by Paul Scanlon, circa 2003.
Return of the Jedi DVD Commentary, 2004: Ben Burtt, Carrie Fisher, George Lucas, Dennis Muren.
Additional quotes from Empire of Dreams documentary, 2004: Kenny Baker, Anthony Daniels, Warwick Davis, Peter Diamond, Harrison Ford, Stuart Freeborn, Steve Gawley, Howard Kazanjian, George Lucas, Phil Tippett, Billy Dee Williams.
Rose Duignan, unpublished interview by David Nakabayashi, 2008.
J. W. Rinzler Interviews, 2011–12: Craig Barron, Sean Barton, Ron Beck, Jim Bloom, Ian Bryce, Patricia Carr, Terry Chostner, Roger Christian, Dermot Crowley, Rose Duignan, Selwyn Eddy III, Richard Edlund, Chris Evans, Scott Farrar, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Sid Ganis, Bill George, Mark Hamill, Paul Huston, Howard Kazanjian, Carol Marquand, James Marquand, Ian McDiarmid, Dennis Muren, Bruce Nicholson, Michael Pangrazio, Ken Ralston, Norman Reynolds, Aggie Rodgers, Nilo Rodis-Jamero, Howard Roffman, David Russell, Tom Smith, Steve Starkey, Robert Watts, Kit West—and George Lucas (on June 20, 2012).
Books
Davis, Warwick, Size Matters Not. Aurum, 2010.
Hearn, Marcus, The Cinema of George Lucas. Abrams Books, 2005.
Peecher, John Philip, The Making of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Ballantine Books, 1983.
Read, Piers Paul, Alec Guinness, The Authorised Biography. Simon & Schuster, UK Ltd., 2003.
Rinzler, J. W., The Making of Star Wars. Del Rey, 2007.
———, The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Del Rey, 2010.
———, The Sounds of Star Wars. Chronicle Books, 2010.
———, Star Wars: The Blueprints. Epic Ink, 2011. Rubin, Michael, Droidmaker. Tread, 2006.
Newspapers, Magazines, Miscellaneous
Adamo, Susan, Mark Hamill interview. Starlog, December 1982.
Ansen, David, “How the Force conquers all.” Newsweek, May 30, 1983.
Antall, Richard C., “The Force: God’s remnant?” Newspaper article (name illegible), Cleveland, Ohio, June 25, 1983.
Arnold, Gary, “Both magical and monstrous, the Star Wars finale is a triumph.” Washington Post, May 22, 1983.
Block, Alex Ben, “Jedi director’s content to share the limelight.” Los Angeles Herald Examiner, May 25, 1983.
Bock, Audie, “Star Wars III.” US magazine, September 28, 1982.
Brogan, Dan, “New standard for truants from work—Jedi time.” Chicago Tribune, May 26, 1983.
Brown, Garrett, “Steadicam Plates for Return of the Jedi.” American Cinematographer, June 1983.
Bruzenak, Ken, “Ralph McQuarrie interview.” Prevue magazine, January 1983.
Burkey, Martin, “Nashvillians wait in line to see Jedi.” Nashville Banner, May 26, 1983.
Byrge, Duane, “Jedi tops sci-fi, horror film winners.” Hollywood Reporter, March 30, 1984.
Callahan, Jean, “Raiders of the Jedi Secrets.” American Film, June 1983.
Canby, Vincent, “The day the magic died: A critic’s view of Jedi.” New York Times, reprinted in the San Francisco Examiner and Chronicle, June 2, 1983.
Carpenter, Lynn, “Creature design for Return of the Jedi.” American Cinematographer, June 1983.
Chute, David, “Article reveals plot of new Jedi film.” Los Angeles Herald Examiner, March 23, 1983.
Clark, Mike, and David Hutchison, “The men who made the monsters.” Starlog, September 1983.
Clarke, Frederick S., “Revenge/Return of the Jedi.” Cinefantastique, April–May 1983.
Clarke, Gerald, “Galloping galaxies.” Time, May 23, 1983.
Copeland, Joe, “I was Mark Hamill’s standin.” Starlog, December 1982.
Crawley, Tony, “The making of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.” Starburst, July 1983.
Crouch, Paula, “Space cadets lift from work to orbit Jedi.” Atlanta Journal, May 26, 1983.
Daniell, Tina, “Jedi returns smash first-day records at nation’s box offices.” Hollywood Reporter, May 27, 1983.
———, “Jedi earns $70 mil in 12 days.” Hollywood Reporter, June 7, 1983.
Denby, David, “Bang bang, ho hum.” New York magazine, May 30, 1983.
Denerstein, Robert, “Jedi is good fun, but it lacks Force.” Rocky Mountain News, Denver, CO, May 25, 1983.
DeNike, Lisa, “The 650 fans who have already seen Jedi.” Baltimore Evening Sun, May 25, 1983.
———, “Hooking school, racing through exams for tickets that are gone in an hour.” Baltimore Evening Sun, May 26, 1983.
Ebert, Roger, “Jedi is awesome, wondrous journey into the imagination.” Chicago Sun-Times, May 25, 1983.
Edlund, Richard, Dennis Muren, and Ken Ralston, edited by Don Shay, “Jedi journal.” Cinefex, July 1983.
Eisenberg, Adam, “SFX secrets revealed.” Space Voyager, Hepsted Herts, England, November 1983.
Farber, Jeff, “The Return of the Jedi—and just in time.” Chestnut Hill Local, Philadelphia, PA, June 2, 1983.
Fiely, Dennis, “Return of the Jedi: The Force fizzles.” Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch, May 25, 1983.
Franklin, B. J., “Hollywood hotline.” Screen International, June 27, 1981.
Garties, George, “Out-Foxed?” Honolulu Advertiser, May 27, 1983.
Gibbs, Cheryl, “Del Norte County residents remember filming Return of the Jedi.” Times-Standard, Eureka, CA, circa May 1983.
Ginsberg, Steven, “Jedi sets b.o. records with its huge $6.2 mil. bow.” Variety, May 27, 1983.
Glaberson, Cory, “Revenge of the Jedi” (Phil Tippett interview). Cinefantastique, November–December 1982.
Glennon, James, “Location scouting for Return of the Jedi.” American Cinematographer, June 1983.
Goode, Erica, “Jedi opens in SF—delights weary fans.” San Francisco Chronicle, May 26, 1983.
Grant, Hank, “Rambling Reporter” Hollywood Reporter, March 19, 1982.
Grant, Lee, “Avco Cinema digs in for Return onslaught.” Los Angeles Times, May 24, 1983.
———, “The Force is with them.” US magazine, June 20, 1983.
Greenberger, Robert, “Howard Kazanjian interview.” Starlog, April 1983.
———, “Carrie Fisher: Princess Leia is all grown up and full of surprises.” Starlog, June 1983.
Grove, Martin A., “The marketing of Jedi: More than a year of hype.” Adweek, May 25, 1983.
Haas, George, “Star Wars fans get sneak preview.” Suburbanite Economist East, Chicago, IL, May 4, 1983.
Hagan,
John F., “Two theaters here sue over Jedi film.” Cleveland Plain Dealer, May 20, 1983.
Hall, Carla, “Ticket wars III: The lines return.” Washington Post, May 26, 1983.
Harmetz, Aljean, “Burden of dreams: George Lucas.” American Film, June 1983.
Harwood, Jim, “Jedi rewrites the record book.” Variety, June 1, 1983.
Hessburg, John, “The long, happy wait for Star Wars fantasy.” Seattle Post-Intelligencer, May 25, 1983.
Hise, James Van, “Dateline: Tatooine.” Starlog, August 1982.
Horsting, Jessie, “The official WorldCon progress report.” Fantastic Films, February 1983.
———, “Return of the Jedi: The final speculation.” Fantastic Films, May 1983.
Hume, Alan, “Cinematography for Return of the Jedi.” American Cinematographer, June 1983.
Hunter, Stephen, “Jedi’s return worth the wait.” Baltimore Sun, May 25, 1983.
Hurewitz, Mike, “Why Jedi has Africans rolling in aisles.” New York Post, July 28, 1983.
Hutchison, David, “The Special Effects of Star Wars.” Starlog, May 1984.
———, ibid., Part Three, July 1984.
———, ibid., Part Four, September 1984.
———, ibid., Part Five, April 1985.
———, ibid., Part Six, May 1985.
———, ibid., Part Seven, July 1985.
Jerome, Jim, “Jedi cover story (Carrie Fisher).” People Weekly, June 6, 1983.
Kempley, Rita, “A triumphal Return of the Jedi.” Washington Post, May 27, 1983.
Knight, Arthur, “Film review: Return of the Jedi.” Hollywood Reporter, May 18, 1983.
Lague, Louis, “Cover story (Mark Hamill).” People Weekly, August 31, 1981.
Lee, Nora, “Effects Photography for Return of the Jedi.” American Cinematographer, June 1983.
———, “Model-Making for Return of the Jedi.” Ibid.
Lightman, Herb, “Return of the Jedi.” On Location, June 1983.
Lofficier, Randy, “ ‘Star’ has no ‘War’ with C-3PO’s act.” Burrelle’s news service, June 26, 1983.
Lofficier, Randy, and Jean-Marc Lofficier, “Ian McDiarmid: The nastiest guy in the universe.” Starlog, May 1984.
Lowell, Allen, “Matte effects for Return of the Jedi.” American Cinematographer, June 1983.
Lowry, Brian, “Anthony Daniels profile.” Starlog, October 1985.
Loynd, Ray, “Jedi print stolen, recovered in Carolina; other film and exhibition bugs face Lucas.” Variety, June 1, 1983.
Malaspina, Rick, “Special premiere for very special fans of Jedi.” San Francisco Examiner, May 25, 1983.
Manna, Sal, “Ralph McQuarrie interview.” Starlog, October 1983.
March, Bob, “Tie-ins ready to blast off with Return of the Jedi.” Electronic Media Weekly, April 14, 1983.
Martin, Sue, “Waiting for Jedi: Return of Lucas’s legions.” Los Angeles Times, May 26, 1983.
McCabe, Michael, and David Rosenthal, “The fans rejoice with the Jedi.” San Jose Mercury News, May 26, 1983.
Meisel, Myron, “It’s gearing up for the day of the Jedi.” Film Journal, May 13, 1983.
Millburg, Steve, “A few tips on effective opening lines.” Omaha World-Herald, June 13, 1983.
Mills, Bart, “Star Wars: Newest peer of the realm.” Los Angeles Times, August 9, 1981.
———, “Mark Hamill tries to flee Luke mold.” Albany Times-Union, May 28, 1983.
Minsky, Terri, “The Jedi lines were absolutely galactic.” Boston Globe, May 26, 1983.
Misch, Laura, “Revenge is so out, it’s in.” Miami Herald, May 22, 1983.
Moynihan, Martin, “Jedi pulls strings, with only some success.” Knickerbocker News, Albany, NY, May 25, 1983.
Murdoch, Alan, “The Jedi interview.” Starburst, June 1983.
O’Doherty, Mary, “Fans in Star Wars costumes greet local premiere of Return of the Jedi.” Louisville Times, May 25, 1983.
Olson, Chris, “Saga still has a lot of Force.” South Omaha Sun, June 1, 1983.
Olten, Carol, “A space oddity in the desert.” San Diego Union, April 25, 1982.
Patterson, Richard, “Producing and directing for Return of the Jedi.” American Cinematographer, June 1983.
Perez, Don, “End of saga is a runaway hit.” Daily Cougar, June 1, 1983.
Pirani, Adam, “Peter Mayhew: The man in the mohair suit.” Starlog, March 1986.
———, “Sebastian Shaw: The return of Anakin Skywalker.” Starlog, July 1987.
———, “David Prowse: With Darth Vader behind me …” Starlog, March 1988.
Pollock, Dale, “Lucas picks his Jedi director.” Los Angeles Times, May 27, 1981.
———, “George Lucas comes back to earth.” Los Angeles Times, May 29, 1983.
———, “Jedi market: The fur to fly.” Ibid.
Pond, Steve, “Dateline Hollywood.” Washington Post, May 12, 1983.
Reynolds, Norman, “Art direction for Return of the Jedi.” American Cinematographer, June 1983.
Rousuck, J. Wynn, “Movie lines are long and early (6 AM) for Jedi.” Baltimore Morning Sun, May 26, 1983.
Sarris, Andrew, “Who am I to doubt the Jedi?” Village Voice, May 31, 1983.
Scanlon, Paul, “George Lucas wants to play guitar.” Rolling Stone, Summer 1983.
Scott, Vernon, “Jedi returns with new director.” New York Daily Tribune, May 23, 1983.
Seideman, Tony, “Video pirates raid summer pics.” Variety, May 11, 1983.
Shaughnessy, John J., “Jedi has returned jobs to Richmond.” Indianapolis Star, June 26, 1983.
Sheard, Chester, “175 await launch of Return of the Jedi.” Milwaukee Sentinel, May 25, 1983.
Simon, John, “Never say Jedi.” National Review, June 14, 1983.
Siskel, Gene, “Return of the Jedi: Another quality toy in Star Wars line.” Chicago Tribune, May 25, 1983.
Smith, Dan, “Blastoff.” Yuma Daily Sun, April 28, 1982.
Smith, Dan, and contributing editors, “On location supplement.” Yuma Daily Sun, May 2, 1982.
Smith, Zay N., “They’ll return for Jedi—just about any hour.” Chicago Sun-Times, May 22, 1983.
Stack, Peter, “Luke and his pals return.” San Francisco Chronicle, May 25, 1983.
Staff writer, “Fox stands to lose millions over patent dispute.” Screen International, July 1, 1978.
———, “Marquand directs Revenge of the Jedi.” Hollywood Reporter, May 28, 1981.
———, “Fox to distribute Revenge of the Jedi.” Variety, December 9, 1981.
———, “Informal Lucasfilm gripe leads Par to change the title of Star Trek II.” Daily Variety, April 9, 1982.
———, “Film reviews: Return of the Jedi.” Daily Variety, May 16, 1983.
———, “Fun machines.” New Yorker, May 30, 1983.
———, “The youngest Jedi master.” Starlog, May 1983.
———, “There’s no bidding like blind bidding.” Baltimore Evening Sun, May 25, 1983.
———, “Getting Jedi Right.” Variety, June 1, 1983.
———, “Return of Jedi Has Grossed Over $41 Million.” Los Angeles Daily Commerce, June 1, 1983.
———, “Jedi soars past E.T. for 1st-week take.” New York Daily Tribune, June 2, 1983.
———, “Terminally ill boy gets last wish, views Return of the Jedi.” Los Angeles Times, June 5, 1983.
———, “Jedi shatters British b.o. records; doubles E.T. per-site average.” Variety, June 7, 1983.
———, “Soviets see Reagan as Darth Vader.” Newsday, June 13, 1983.
———, “Letters.” Cinefantastique, June–July 1983.
———, “Jedi Soaring at Italian Boxoffices.” Variety, December 1983.
———, Official Return of the Jedi Collector’s Edition. Paradise Press, 1983.
———, “Miracle baby for Star Wars lovers.” Globe, May 17, 1994.
Steranko, James,
“Richard Marquand interview.” Prevue magazine, July 1983.
Stone, Judy, “Jedi director warns Lucas: ‘I am a Wookiee.’ ” San Francisco Sunday Examiner and Chronicle, August 16, 1981.
Sublett, Scott, “Jedi is Star Wars without stars.” Washington Times, May 25, 1983.
Summers, Jimmy, “Reviews: Return of the Jedi.” Boxoffice, July 1983.
Swires, Steve, “A Jedi at last (Hamill interview).” Starlog, July 1983.
———, “David Prowse: Darth Vader strikes back.” Starlog, October 1984.
———, “James Earl Jones.” Starlog, March 1988.
Taylor, Robert, “Up front: Return of the Jedi.” Oakland Tribune, May 22, 1983.
Thomas, Bob, “Jedi director hired to keep film costs down to earth.” Chicago Sun-Times, May 25, 1983.
Tinsley, Jesse, “Star Wars fans lined up for sequel.” El Paso Herald-Post, May 26, 1983.
Tippett, Phil (and Stuart Freeborn), “Explanation of makeup as seen in Return of the Jedi.” Prepared for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Makeup Award Committee, 1984 (unpublished).
Trethewy, Bruce, “Overnight wait for Jedi worth it.” Tempe Daily News, May 25, 1983.
Tuchman, Mitch, “The arts” (Richard Marquand Interview). Omni, June 1983.
Tuchman, Mitch, and Anne Thompson, “I’m the Boss.” Omni, early 1981.
Turner, George, “Effects photography for Return of the Jedi.” American Cinematographer, June 1983.
Wade, Louise, “Optical effects for Return of the Jedi.” American Cinematographer, June 1983.
Zremski, Jerry, and Bruce Scruton, “Return of Jedi packs em in.” Knickerbocker News, Albany, NY, May 26, 1983.
Websites
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJQ4vCu-S0U (David Lynch discusses his meeting with George Lucas at the Hudson Union Society).
www.mtv.com/news/articles/1567556/david-lynch-on-turning-down-jedi-8212-cooking-quinoa.jhtml (David Lynch on turning down Jedi).
www.sabotagetimes.com/tv-film/alfred-hitchcock%E2%80%99s-thunderball-david-lynch%E2%80%99s-return-of-the-jedi-6-great-movies-that-were-almost-made-by-different-directors (Lynch, ditto).
http://starwarsinterviews1.blogspot.com/2010/04/erik-bauersfeld-interview-star-wars.html (Erik Bauersfeld). Lightsaber.co.uk (Mark Newbold) for the following interviews, 2005–07: Caroline Blakiston, Warwick Davis, Barrie Holland, Gerald Home, Irvin Kershner, Tony Philpott, Mike Quinn.
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