A Long Time Ago…. is a regular feature of Star Wars Insider magazine that selects one year in the history of the Star Wars franchise and discusses various product releases and events related to the franchise. Additionally, it notes some entertainment news outside the scope of the Star Wars franchise and notable events in the world that occurred during that year. "A Long Time Ago…." debuted in Star Wars Insider 102.
Star Wars Insider 102: 1999[]
Contents[]
- The Phantom Menace Opens!
- First Celebration
- The Death of Chewbacca!
- Media: Time Magazine Covers Episode I
- Sidebar: Month by Month
- Sidebar: Real Life 1999
- Sidebar: Entertainment
Star Wars Insider 103: 2005[]
Contents[]
- Revenge of the Sith Opens
- Episode III Trailer
- Letterman Digital Arts Center Opens
- Star Wars Visionaries
- Sith Score Recorded
- Michael Sheard Remembered
- Lucas Announces Star Wars Future is on TV
- Sidebar: Real Life 2005
- Sidebar: Real Life 2005 Entertainment
Star Wars Insider 104: 1978 (by Daniel Wallace)[]
Contents[]
- Star Wars Holiday Special Premieres
- Luke and Vader Duel!
- Attack of the Clone
- Boba Fett's Debut
- Sidebar: Month by Month
- Sidebar: 1978 Real Life World News
- Sidebar: Entertainment
Star Wars Insider 105: 1996 (by Daniel Wallace)[]
Contents[]
- First Step Into a Larger World
- StarWars.com Launches
- Wedge Lives!
- Shadows of the Empire Debuts!
- Conjuring The Phantom!
- Sidebar: 1996: Month by Month
- Sidebar: 1996: Real Life World News
- Sidebar: 1996: Real Life Entertainment
Star Wars Insider 106: 1991 (by Daniel Wallace)[]
Contents[]
- Heir to the Empire Debuts!
- Keeping the Flame Burning: The Roleplaying Products of West End Games
- Star Wars: Dark Empire
- New Acquisitions: Grand Admiral Thrawn and Mara Jade Join the Star Wars Family
- Sidebar: Month by Month
- Sidebar: 1991: Real Life World News
- Sidebar: 1991: Real Life Entertainment
Star Wars Insider 107: 1984 (by Daniel Wallace)[]
Contents[]
- Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure Debuts!
- An Ewok Education
- Return of the Tie-ins
- Sidebar: Month by Month
- Sidebar: 1984: Real Life World News
- Sidebar: 1984: Real Life Entertainment
Star Wars Insider 108: 1997 (by Daniel Wallace)[]
Contents[]
- Special Editions Debuts!
- You Must Learn the Ways of the Force. Jedi Knight: Dark Forces debuts.
- Special Edition Surprises
- The Saga Begins
- Sidebar: Month by Month
- Sidebar: 1997: Real Life World News
- Sidebar: 1997: Real Life Entertainment