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The PhanDom Menace (2002) [N/A]

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Featuring:
Don Bies, Chris Brennan, Karen Fletcher, Dylan Lewis

Written by:
Warwick Holt
Craig E. Tonkin

Directed by:
Warwick Holt, Craig E. Tonkin


Release Date:
January 1, 2002

Original Title:
The PhanDom Menace

Genres:
Documentary

Production Countries:
Australia

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 62

Overview from TheMovieDB

The PhanDom Menace presents the definitive look at the most devoted fans on the planet. Follow the lives of Australia's most passionate Star Wars fans as the moment they've waited 16 years for is suddenly upon them. See the amazing costumes, trivia soaked brains, vast collections and unconditional dedication that make these fans a breed apart. Be stunned by the shockwaves that echo through the Star Wars fan community at the dawn of its new prequel era.

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Overview from Open Movies

The PhanDom Menace presents the definitive look at the most devoted fans on the planet. Follow the lives of Australia's most passionate Star Wars fans as the moment they've waited 16 years for is suddenly upon them. See the amazing costumes, trivia soaked brains, vast collections and unconditional dedication that make these fans a breed apart. Be stunned by the shockwaves that echo through the Star Wars fan community at the dawn of its new prequel era. The PhanDom Menace revels in Star Walking's national conventions - complete with international guest representatives from Lucasfilm and cast members of Episode 1, elaborate costume pageants (including the George Lucas approved $10,000 'Vader'), swap-meets, an extraordinary film festival and art exhibit. It also eavesdrops on committee meetings where members strategise and officially begin the countdown to the eagerly anticipated, spine-tingling midnight premiere screening of Episode 1. Through childhood and adolescent reflection on the Star Wars trilogy, rooms of collectibles, the planned ritual repeat viewings and the compelling range of reaction to the new installment, we meet fans of all sorts: film-makers, artists, toy-makers, costumers, authors, and, of course, the management, all devoting their considerable passion to a celebration of the biggest pop culture phenomenon of all time.

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Rankings and Honors

The PhanDom Menace (2002) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 7.9/10

Performers

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Production

Art Direction:
Craig E. Tonkin

Cinematography:
Greg Parish
Malcolm Phillips
Craig E. Tonkin

Director:
Warwick Holt
Craig E. Tonkin

Editor:
Warwick Holt
Craig E. Tonkin

Producer:
Warwick Holt
Craig E. Tonkin

Writer:
Warwick Holt
Craig E. Tonkin

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