Star Wars Insider 56 is the fifty-sixth issue of Star Wars Insider magazine. It was released to newsstands on October 2, 2001. Issue 56 was the last produced by Christopher Perkins, who had taken over as Star Wars Insider's chief editor with issue 55. This issue featured a reverse flip cover on the back of the magazine with related content focusing on filmmaker Kevin Smith, known for his role in the character duo Jay and Silent Bob.
Contents
Departments
- "From the Editor's Desk"
- "Rebel Rumblings"
- "Episode II Prequel Update with Rick McCallum"
- "Star News"
- "Bookshelf" — Troy and Troy Again (by Jason Fry)
- "Gamescape" — Take Your Seat on the Senate (by Joe Alread)
- "Set Piece: The Palace of Jabba the Hutt" (by Chris Reiff & Chris Trevas)
- "Scouting the Galaxy" — Help Celebrate a Scouting Anniversary! (by Steve Sansweet)
- "Dear 2-1B"
- "The Last Page"
Features
- "Behind the Episode I: The Phantom Menace DVD" (by Ron Magid, Ted A. Bohus, and Terry Coleman)
- New scenes. New special FX. New interviews. It's Episode I like you've never seen it before. What a glorious time to be a Star Wars fan!
- "Jar Jar Binks Take 2: An Interview with Ahmed Best" (by Helen Keier)
- Kids love Jar Jar. Some adults hate Jar Jar. Now see what Ahmed Best thinks of Jar Jar and the direction the character is taking in Episode II.
- "A Touch of Wry: Anthony Daniels on Episode II" (by Brian J. Robb)
- He's created a cultural icon and holds a degree in Human-Cyborg Relations. What more could Tony Daniels desire? How 'bout some nice bodywork for his good friend C-3PO?
- "Unseen Planets of Episode I" (by Daniel Wallace)
- Take a tour of the worlds and wonders mentioned—but not explored—in The Phantom Menace.
- "Chasing Chewie: A Conversation with Kevin Smith" (by Scott Chernoff)
- Kevin Smith embraces his destiny, playing off his love of Star Wars in his latest film, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
Media
Cover gallery
Sources
Inside the DVD: Insider #56 on StarWars.com (original site is defunct)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Inside the DVD: Insider #56 on StarWars.com (original site is defunct)
External links
Star Wars Insider #56 on Wizards.com (original site is defunct)

