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Paul Duncan / Writer / Editor / Films / Books / Comics
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Stanley Kubrick: Eyewitness by Paul Duncan: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1077708629
Seven Scars: Noir Short Stories: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBPVZXPS
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November 16, 1996: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: #OTD George Lucas talks about writing the first draft script, written in parallel with the production design, storyboards, and animatics/previz, and the issues he had to consider.
#StarWarsArchives19992005
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November 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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November 12, 2002: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: Erik Tiemens' frightening concept for the droid general: “There is a furnace or power source inside. I think there might be elements in tone or mood that go through to the final design.”
#StarWarsArchives19992005
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November 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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My 2025 Books
#1: STAR WARS ARCHIVES Eps I-VI photobook on sale
#2: STAR WARS ARCHIVES Eps I-III trade edition on sale
#3: STAR WARS ARCHIVES Eps IV-VI Costco Edition on sale
#4: ROCKY: THE COMPLETE FILMS on sale Dec (EU) / Jan (US)
#5: JAMES BOND ARCHIVES photobook on sale Dec (EU) / January (US)
November 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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This short quote from my talk with George Lucas shows first that George wanted to expand what a Star Wars movie could be.
And second, he asserts his rights as a creator.
This is from #StarWarsArchives19992005
My unboxing here: youtu.be/Ocm__ZQTZVk
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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November 10, 1998: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace:
Amazing teaser poster released #OTD, designed by Ellen Lee.
The title simply states, “Episode I,” but the long shadow of Darth Vader hangs over the film.
#StarWarsArchives19992005
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November 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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November 9, 1999: Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: Doug Chiang’s concept for a droid drop ship.
Two years later, Erik Tiemens is still using the concept, but it was not used in the movie.
#StarWarsArchives19992005
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November 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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November 8, 2002: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: Derek Thompson’s concept of Vader using the Force to direct a wave of lava at Obi-Wan, who protects himself with a Force shield was in the original animatic, 13:00 in: dai.ly/xs4e1v#StarW...
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November 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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November 7, 2003: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: Yannick Dusseault’s concept for scene 170, where the critically wounded Darth Vader is fitted with a life-saving suit, overseen by the Emperor.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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If you are in LA, or anywhere near it, you need to visit the ROBERT CRUMB: TALES OF PARANOIA exhibit at David Zwirner. It is FREE to go read pages and pages of BRAND NEW COMIX PAGES. It is all ORIGINAL ART. Plan your visit now, while you still can: davidzwirner.com/exhibitions/...
November 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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November 6, 1996: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: Doug Chiang’s concept art shows detail of the Trade Federation ship’s hangar bay entrance as the Republic Cruiser approaches. It took him 3.5 days.
#StarWarsArchives19992005
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November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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I was first in line to watch the LAST SHOWING IN VISTAVISION of ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER at the VISTA THEATER. The 6:30pm showing was sold out, so I went to the packed 10:45pm show. Great to see this black comedy in this format!
November 6, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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November 5, 2002: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: Ryan Church’s concept of a crash outside the Jedi Temple: “My thought was that the ship is coming in to destroy the Jedi Temple, and all the Jedi work together to somehow use the Force to push it away.” #StarWarsArchives19992005
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November 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Today I paid a visit to the amazing Robert Crumb: Tales of Paranoia exhibit at David Zwirner. It is FREE to go read pages and pages of BRAND NEW COMIX PAGES. It is all ORIGINAL ART. Plan your visit now, while you still can:
www.davidzwirner.com/exhibitions/...
November 5, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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November 3, 1995: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: Iain McCaig’s concept for the Sith Knight was one of the first designs he worked on when he joined the design department. The basis for the Knights of Ren? #StarWarsArchives19992005 youtu.be/Ocm__ZQTZVk
November 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Just got the proof copy of ROCKY: THE COMPLETE FILMS, which I edited. It's a knockout!
You can preorder from TASCHEN here: www.taschen.com/.../02207/ro...
November 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Aug 1967 / TV Radio Mirror / A great profile on Leonard Nimoy where he recounts meeting JFK in 1956 when he was a taxi driver—JFK encouaged Nimoy to pursue his dream to become an actor! Read the full article in thread.
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November 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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October 29, 1997: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: George Lucas’s detailed editing notes for the opening sequence illustrate the power of nonlinear digital editing. Ben Burtt calls it "cyber-directing" here: youtu.be/j8sBsnYNucM?...
#StarWarsArchives19992005
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October 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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I am happy to announce that THE JAMES BOND ARCHIVES, a 192-pg photobook, will be on sale Dec in the EU, and in January in the US.
You can preorder/register interest here: www.taschen.com/en/books/fil...
October 29, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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October 28, 1999: Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: Several artists submitted designs for Kaminoans. These are concepts by Iain McCaig and Doug Chiang. #StarWarsArchives19992005 youtu.be/Ocm__ZQTZVk
October 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Just remembering my wonderful visit to the Skirball Cultural Center LA to see the JACK KIRBY: HEROES AND HUMANITY exhibit.
This is CAPTAIN AMERICA #1: Kirby and Simon smash Fascists wherever they are.
It's a MUST SEE! Info here: skirball.org/museum/jack-... #JackKirby
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October 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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October 27, 1995: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: Iain McCaig’s concept for Anakin Skywalker, was based on James Robinson (aged 10-11) who played the young William Wallace in Braveheart. #StarWarsArchives19992005 youtu.be/Ocm__ZQTZVk
October 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Had a wonderful time this afternoon at Manns Chinese Theater (where STAR WARS was first shown) for the Premiere of THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS, featuring the magnificent vocal talent of @RealTomKenny and @MarkHamill. This surreal movie is sure to be a hit.
October 27, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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October 25, 2002: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: George Lucas’s list of Episode III planets, with hand-written notes about their inhabitants, with each having different environments for them to be immediately distinguishable. #StarWarsArchives19992005 youtu.be/Ocm__ZQTZVk
October 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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My Books in Print 1: STANLEY KUBRICK: EYEWITNESS
First published in 1999, and one of my best sellers.
It is my equivalent to an illustrated Cliff Notes guide to the films of Stanley Kubrick.
Available as a paperback or Kindle: www.amazon.com/dp/1077708629
October 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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October 23, 2000: Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: Iain McCaig’s concept for a clone studying and final frame with Daniel Logan as the young clones. The calligraphy on the drawing is reproduced upside-down on the clothing.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM