Updated 3/28/00
Sorry for the lack of updates, but I don't intend for this to constantly updated site. I want to finish it and leave it as a permanent resource for Episode I fans. The update is of minor additions and subtractions. Every bit on info on this site come from official sources, and has been triple checked for accuracy. The only exception is the history of Darth Maul from cinescape.com for a couple of reasons. First, no other history of him has ever been offered. Second, my gut tells me it's the truth because everything else that source said turned out to be true. I expect that eventually a comic series, novel, or something of that effect will cover his past.
Now the major news. The Episode I VHS release date was April 4th 2000. You can chose from the widescreen edition that come with all sorts of goodies or the cheaper regular version without goodies. And that's all you need to know! Go get it!
I designed this site as a sort of helping aid for the new Star Wars movie. This is a place to check out before you go see the movie, or to help clear up confusion you might have after watching it. It's purpose is to help you follow and enjoy the movie better. The information here includes a lot of character and plot background information that you will not know even after you see the film.
In case you've been on another planet a movie came out on May 19th 1999 called Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. It was a day long remembered. It's timeline is set before Luke Skywalker was born while Obi-wan Kenobi was in his 20's and Darth Vader-Anakin Skywalker was still a child. That's 31 years before Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope. Don't be surprised if you see more familiar faces than that though. Remember some aliens have longer life spans than humans and droids can potentially live forever.
Now lets get started. Here's the lead in story. The first thing you will see on the movie screen will be this.
A long time ago in a galaxy
far, far away....
STAR
WARS
Episode I
THE PHANTOM MENACE
Turmoil has engulfed the Galactic Republic. The taxation of trade routes to outlying star systems is in dispute.
Hoping to resolve the matter with a blockade of deadly battleships, the greedy Trade Federation has stopped all shipping to the small planet of Naboo.
While the Congress of the Republic endlessly debates this alarming chain of events, the Supreme Chancellor has secretly dispatched two Jedi Knights, the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, to settle the conflict....
Now just click around on the links below, and have fun :)
The Good Guys
Some background information on the Queen, Palpatine, Anakin, etc.
The Bad Guys
History of the Sith and Darth Maul!
The Jedi!
Information on all those weird Jedi Council members and other
Jedi stuff.
Lightsabers
Ever wonder how they work?
The Force
Confused about midi-clorians?
My Phantom Menace Review
My opinion of The Phantom Menace.
Movie Credits
Want to know who is who?
Spoiler Plot Discussion
Seen the movie? Of course you have. Here I try to answer some
questions you are bound to have after you see it.
The Phantom Menace Script
That's right the whole friggin script! It's really interesting to
see the changes they made.
Links
Some other great Star Wars and The Phantom Menace sites.
For further reading I highly recommend the Episode I Insiders Guide CD-ROM and the Episode I Visual Dictionary. Both are hard working and will serve you well.
If you have any nagging questions feel free to drop me an e-mail by clicking here. I'm an Internet junky and am always willing to rant about Star Wars so you question will probably be answered pretty quickly.
Remember, the Force will be with you....always~