FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND #283 (2016) | STAR WARS | MARK HAMILL | FLASH GORDON | SPACE: 1999

FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND #283 | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 THE WORLD'S FIRST MONSTER FAN MAGAZINE! MAGAZINE INFORMATION Title: Famous Monsters of Filmland Issue: #283 Date: January/February 2016 Publisher: Movieland Classics, LLC Executive Editor: David Weiner Editor: Holly Interlandi Honorary Editor-in-Chief: Forrest J Ackerman MAGAZINE STAFF Honorary Editor-in-Chief: Forrest J Ackerman Publisher: Philip Kim (Kong) Publisher / Art Director: Dominie Lee Executive Editor: David Weiner Editor: Holly Interlandi Lead Graphic Designer: Jenn Pham Scar-toonist: Eric Keyes Media & Promotions: Caroline Stephenson Assistant Media & Promotions: Cameron Hatheway Assistant Design: Jorge Marrero Intern: Luis Rivera Editor Emeritus: Ed Blair COVER ARTISTS Diamond Retail Cover: Terry Wolfinger Star Wars Newsstand Cover: Rob Prior The Force Awakens Cover: Terry Wolfinger FEATURED CONTENTS PAGE 14 – PREVIEW: THE X-FILES Creator Chris Carter talks the return of Mulder and Scully for FM. STAR WARS PAGE 16 – FORCE FRENZY How did THE FORCE AWAKENS defy the odds to get made? PAGE 21 – STANDALONES/SEQUELS What we know about ROGUE ONE, HAN SOLO, and VIII and IX. PAGE 22 – MARK HAMILL: MONSTER KID Luke Skywalker himself shares FORCE AWAKENS set secrets and reminisces about his Monster Kid childhood in our exclusive interview. PAGE 25 – VINTAGE FM: STAR WARS QUIZ Test your know-how from a 1977 viewpoint. PAGE 26 – THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE Our Cliff's Notes for intimidated newcomers to the saga. PAGE 28 – DIVERGENT PATHS OF THE JEDI A look at the STAR WARS that might have been. PAGE 30 – STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL Inside the infamous TV show Lucas wishes would disappear. PAGE 34 – KRAMPUS Director Michael Dougherty claws at Christmas and introduces the anti-Santa. PAGE 37 – DAVID KOECHNER Q&A The funny man/KRAMPUS star shares his holiday monster tales. PAGE 38 – GREG NICOTERO We turn the spotlight on the man minding THE WALKING DEAD. RETROSPECT PAGE 42 – FLASH GORDON Hindsight is 20/20 for Sam J. Jones on the 35th anniversary of the cult favorite. PAGE 46 – ALEX ROSS & JASON LENZI: SAVIORS OF FLASH The celebrated comic book artist and the toy creator are the ultimate fans and fuel the FLASH flames. PAGE 49 – VINTAGE FM: MAX VON SYDOW An interview with Ming the Merciless himself from Jan. '81. PAGE 50 – MARTIN LANDAU SPACE: 1999 EXCLUSIVE The Oscar winner gets candid on the challenges and triumphs of making the Gerry Anderson show on its 40th anniversary. PAGE 54 – THE SHINING EXCLUSIVE Lisa and Louise Burns, aka The Grady Sisters, share tales from the set of the scary Stanley Kubrick classic. PAGE 58 – ULTRAMANGA Q&A Manga men Eiichi Shimizu & Tomohiro Shimoguchi detail the rebirth of Japan's greatest hero. COMICS PAGE 60 – LOST IN SPACE PREVIEW The fourth season lives in the new American Gothic Press comic series. PAGE 62 – BROKEN MOON Get your first look at the thrilling conclusion from American Gothic Press. REGULAR DEPARTMENTS PAGE 4 – FAMOUS MONSTER KID Greg Nicotero shares his excitement for FM. PAGE 5 – FANG MAIL FM fans speak to The World's First Monster Fan magazine. PAGE 6 – FM STAFF PICKS What we love in Movies, TV, Books, Comics, Vinyl and Video games. PAGE 12 – FORRY'S ACK-Ives Time Travel with some fun photos from Uncle Forry's massive collection. MONSTER MAGAZINE HISTORY FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND debuted in 1958 under editor Forrest J Ackerman and publisher James Warren, inspiring generations of Monster Kids with classic horror, science fiction, special effects, and Hollywood history. Issue #283 continues that tradition, bringing together STAR WARS, FLASH GORDON, SPACE: 1999, THE SHINING, and the enduring spirit of the Monster Kids! THANKS FOR WATCHING! Thanks for joining GRIGSBY DIGITAL HOME STUDIO as we celebrate vintage monster magazines, classic horror, science fiction, and Hollywood movie magic! Please LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE! Were you a STAR WARS fan in 1977? What was your favorite classic science fiction film or television series? Let us know below! Until next time, keep those monster magazines close, keep watching the skies, and remember... THE MONSTERS NEVER DIE — THEY LIVE FOREVER IN OUR MEMORIES! DISCLAIMER This video is presented by Grigsby Digital Home Studio for historical, educational, and archival appreciation purposes. Our goal is to celebrate, preserve, and share the wonderful history of vintage monster magazines, classic horror, science fiction, fantasy, and the unforgettable movies and artists that inspired generations of fans. These magazine flip-throughs are presented so longtime collectors and new generations of Monster Kids can discover, revisit, and appreciate these wonderful publications and the memories they bring. All magazine artwork, photographs, articles, and trademarks remain the property of their respective copyright owners. No ownership of third-party material is claimed. All background music is originally composed and produced by Grigsby Digital Home Studio.