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Star Wars & Phantom Menace/Questions Answered by Expert Lauren Gilkey
| Subject | Date Asked |
| George Lucas naming the character | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I am having trouble with my trivia question for school. The question is: How did George Lucas come ... A: I have not heard about this. Most of the theories on where George Lucas found or created the names ... | |
| star wars books | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I just recently started reading a few of the books available, but its been difficult to read in ... A: Ah, the confusing world of Star Wars books... I recommend either starting from the "beginning" with ... | |
| Phantom Menace Meaning | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: Your take on the meaning of "The Phantom Menace"? When I was a child I just assumed it was Darth ... A: What a thoughtful question! I've rarely had such a thoughtful question. Darth Maul does seem like ... | |
| Jedi | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: If someone were to describe themselves as being Jedi. What would you interpret from that. I have ... A: You've asked a very big question. I am assuming that you have a friend or know of someone who ... | |
| First book set after Return of the Jedi | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: as a big fan of the Star Wars films I wanted to get a bit more into the universe after the films and ... A: The first book is "The Truce at Bakura." It starts immediately after the ROTJ. Its the best place ... | |
| The books | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: Did George Lucas write all the books from which the movies are based on? Is the story for each movie ... A: There is are no future offical episodes. However, there are comic books and scifi books which ... | |
| The books | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: Did George Lucas write all the books from which the movies are based on? Is the story for each movie ... A: George Lucas did not write the books that you will find in the bookstore. Each book is based off of ... | |
| Probe Training | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: My question is simple, i want to know what's the work duration that a probe training droid like the ... A: Well, you've stumped me. I checked my resources (including the "The Essential Guide to Weapons and ... | |
| Jedi women | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering, are there any jedi women? I have seen all the movies, but don't recall seeing any. ... A: Good question! And the answer is... yes. There are several Jedi women in Episodes 1-3. However, ... | |
| History of Star Wars | 1/6/2006 |
| Q: I need some clarification on the writing of the books. I think they were written after the first ... A: Hi! Sorry, I haven't been checking my email and wow, I had your questions waiting for me. Sorry for ... | |
| Star Wars, original movies and prequels | 11/15/2005 |
| Q: I have never, ever seen a Star Wars movie and my husband has only seen one or two of the originals. ... A: This is MY FAVORITE QUESTION EVER! I can not contain my excitement! I am so, so glad that you ... | |
| Questions on Jedi facts | 11/10/2005 |
| Q: I've been looking through posts on these topics, but there are so many conflicting and confusing ... A: Hello! Wow, you sure are thorough in your questions! Let's see... 1. As far as the Clone Army ... | |
| where will i find free downloads... | 11/9/2005 |
| Q: where will i find free downloads of the expanded universe literature or at least some of the post ... A: I'm afraid I do not know. I do not support the free downloads of books unless it is specifically ... | |
| Star Wars 1977 | 11/4/2005 |
| Q: As I understand, in the 1978 re-release of the very first Star Wars, Lucasfilm placed the subtitle ... A: I admit it - you have me stumped. I was not alive in 1977 so I can't answer from personal ... | |
| women sith lords | 11/3/2005 |
| Q: wars. i need to know if there are any women sith lords in any of the books and if there are would ... A: After doing some thinking and research, I can not find any female Sith in books. The Sith were, at ... | |
| dooku | 11/2/2005 |
| Q: who did count dooku kill to turn him to the dark side? A: I am not aware of Count Dooku killing anyone. You do not have to kill anyone in particular to turn ... | |
| Original Movies | 11/2/2005 |
| Q: I have an open debate with a co-worker. I was in my teens when I first saw Star Wars, however he is ... A: I agree with you. Admittedly, I was born in 1984, so I don't have the experience or memory that you ... | |
| Darth Vader's Father | 10/26/2005 |
| Q: Who was Anakin's father? A: Anakin's father was the Force. Unfortunately, this is all we know of Anakin's past before his ... | |
| Darth Vader | 10/24/2005 |
| Q: Who is Anakin Skywalker's father? A: According to the movies, the Force is Anakin's father. Shmi (his mother) became suddenly pregnant. ... | |
| The Sith | 10/10/2005 |
| Q: Lauren, I am very interested in the Star Wars book series. I have seen all the movies, and want to ... A: The books are incredible - I think its awesome that you want to start reading! My suggestion is to ... | |
| How many books | 9/9/2005 |
| Q: How many books are there in all from begining to end of the entire time line? Where can I find them, ... A: Easiest solution: go to www.amazon.com and search for "Star Wars." There are SO MANY books. Did ... | |
| book series | 9/5/2005 |
| Q: I have seen the movies but I don't remember everything. I would like to read the books but I'm ... A: Danielle, I don't have your email, but here is my suggestion: Go to Borders or Barnes and Nobles and ... | |
| star wars collection | 7/17/2005 |
| Q: I have a Star Wars collection of sorts and am interested in selling. Do you know who to contact to ... A: Sorry I didn't get to your question earlier - I wasn't notified that I had a question pending! Ok, ... | |
| Mara Jade | 7/14/2005 |
| Q: I've got 2 questions. The first is, Are there or will there be any books on Mara Jade as the ... A: My apologies for my delay in reply. Books on Mara Jade - I have no idea. I'm sure -someone- will do ... | |
| Jedi deaths | 7/2/2005 |
| Q: Whats with the jedis in the new movies not dissapearing when they die. Yoda and Obi-wan did but no ... A: Good question - a popular one these days. No, it was not a mistake by Lucas. I have too much faith ... | |
| Star Wars Epic | 6/13/2005 |
| Q: I have never seen any of the Star Wars movies however, with the exception of the latest one, I have ... A: AH! What have you done! (smiles) Ok, don't panic - it will all be alright. In case you have any ... | |
| star wars | 5/19/2005 |
| Q: I'm interested learning more about the Star Wars saga. I'm a beginner - which will prove obvious to ... A: Yes, yes... you are a beginner. But that's ok - this is probably one of the best times to begin! ... | |
| Vader - Luke | 5/13/2005 |
| Q: How does Vader know of Luke Skywalker's existence at the start of Empire Strikes Back? Answer - ... A: I am watching the Empire Strikes Back and now I see what you are talkimg about. Here's the best ... | |
| Vader - Luke | 5/12/2005 |
| Q: How does Vader know of Luke Skywalker's existence at the start of Empire Strikes Back? A: Vader knows of Luke's existence because his wife was pregnant when he turned to the Dark side. Most ... | |
| Books | 4/25/2005 |
| Q: I want to start reading the books but don't know where to start. I was wondering what the first ... A: The books can be confusing! Here are a couple suggestions of places to start: Start with the ... | |
| Anakan Sky Walker (Dark Vador) | 4/4/2005 |
| Q: I would like to know if you or any of your contacts might know where he came from. In the movie his ... A: Hey JR, George Lucas has made it extremely difficult to find any information about Anakin. I have ... | |
| About Emperor's body guards | 3/30/2005 |
| Q: Who are imperial royal guards,(theese tall soldiers in red, with red helmets seen in ROTJ). How do ... A: The Royal Guards are the Special Forces of the Imperial military. They are chosen for their ... | |
| Troopers | 12/14/2004 |
| Q: When I first saw Imperial Troopers in the first film, I naturally came to the conclusion they were ... A: A Storm Trooper is a member of the infantry for the Empire. Just as any nation in our "real world" ... | |
| Darth Vaders Lightning, where??? | 11/12/2004 |
| Q: I guess my question subject is the question itself. I am not aware of any new force powers that ... A: I haven't heard anything about what Anakin will be doing in EpiIII. Then again, I haven't been ... | |
| Count Dooku's role in ROTS | 8/11/2004 |
| Q: I heard on a knowledgeable SW website that Count Dooku's role in Episode III will be brief, which I ... A: Interesting question! Well, if you look at George Lucas and his past films - especially Star Wars - ... | |
| after ep6 and before new jedi order books | 6/20/2004 |
| Q: I am a huge starwars fan. but only reading my second book (I've read shadows of the empire) I find ... A: E-speaking! I've never heard that before... cool phrase :) Anyways, to your question. I'm going ... | |
| original star wars series | 6/14/2004 |
| Q: i want to know about the first book ever that was called star wars and the author that wrote it. i ... A: Good question. As far as I know, the very first "Star Wars" book was the original, published ... | |
| jedi death vanishing? | 8/3/2002 |
| Q: When Obi Wan was "defeated" he vanished, when Yoda died he vanished yet in the phantom menace when ... A: I've wondered about the discrepencies (sp?) concerning the death of Jedi and what happens to them. ... | |
Star Wars & Phantom Menace
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Lauren Gilkey
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I consider myself an expert because not only have I watched the movies repeatedly, but I consider myself a "purist" in the sense that I've read the books, but I only accept certain books as belonging to the true story. For example, the books written after "Vision of the Future" by Zahn I do not count as authentic storyline. My areas of specific expertise are: Jedi history, Han Solo, and bounty hunters.
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