Screen Rant - Star Wars

Star Wars: Everything You Need To Know About Dathomir

Nathaniel Roark — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:09:33 GMT

Dathomir is one of the most fascinating planets in the Star Wars franchise, thanks to its rich history and connection to the dark side. Originally featured in the Star Wars Expanded Universe, Dathomir has appeared in several TV shows and video games, opening new avenues for future stories. The planet has been crucial to several important Star Wars characters, cementing its place in the canon timeline.

Star Wars: Darth Revan's Complete Story From KOTOR To Canon

Nathaniel Roark — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:30:22 GMT

From his introduction in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic to his role in Star Wars canon, Darth Revan had developed into one of the franchise's most engaging characters. While he was initially a character that players could customize in any way, Revan's story has expanded significantly in subsequent Star Wars releases, including video games, books, and comics. With such a detailed timeline and an incredible design to match, it's no wonder Darth Revan has become one of Star Wars' most popular characters.

Boba Fett's Comical ROTJ "Death" Was Actually His Fault

Angela Davis — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:00:22 GMT

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #7!Boba Fett is entirely at fault for the comical "death" he endured in Return of the Jedi. For decades, fans were outraged by the sudden killing off of Boba Fett. This bounty hunter became an instant fan-favorite for his cool design and sly demeanor in the very few scenes he appeared in throughout the original Star Wars trilogy. However, the execution of his demise irked fans for not just disposing of a character with potential but how anticlimactic and played for laughs it was when a blind Han Solo smacked his jetpack by mistake and launched him into the Sarlacc Pit. It was a death that felt unearned. While this choice would eventually be rectified in the Expanded Universe and later Disney+ series like The Mandalorian, this one moment in Return of the Jedi left a stain on the character for generations. However, 40 years later, it's been unveiled that it was Boba Fett's fault from the beginning that he was "killed" so easily.

10 LEGO Star Wars Prequel Trilogy Diorama Sets We Want To See

Kevin Erdmann — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:01:20 GMT

LEGO has recently released a new kind of Star Wars set with its wave of diorama models, though there have yet to be any from the prequel trilogy. Geared toward older LEGO collectors, the Star Wars dioramas depict iconic scenes from the galaxy far, far away often with quotes from the movies as well. Going beyond ships and vehicles, it does seem as though the LEGO Group is only getting started with their Star Wars dioramas, as they've only done models from the original trilogy thus far.

10 Sith Lords Powerful Enough To Even Beat Darth Vader

Nathaniel Roark — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:30:19 GMT

Anakin Skywalker was one of the most powerful Jedi in Star Wars, but there were many Sith Lords who could beat him as Darth Vader. For all of Vader's strengths as a Sith Lord, he was one of the only two in the galaxy, and there had been a long line of powerful Sith Lords before him. These Sith paved the way for the rise of the dark side, discovering powers lost to time or beyond Vader's reach. Anakin became nearly unstoppable as a Jedi, but after his defeat on Mustafar, he depended on a suit to keep him alive.

1 Canon Sith Lord Has A Force Lightning Power That Palpatine Could Only Dream Of

Marcelo Leite — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:00:22 GMT

Darth Sidious was the ultimate Sith, yet one canon Star Wars Sith Lord had a Force lightning power that Palpatine never achieved. Star Wars’ Force lighting power was introduced in Return of the Jedi, when the mysterious Emperor shot lightning bolts from his fingertips against Luke Skywalker. The idea was for the Emperor, who did not carry a lightsaber in the film, to have a different fighting style compared to Darth Vader. Since then, several Star Wars characters have used Force Lightning, not just in the movies but in animated shows, comics, novels, and video games.

10 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching Star Wars Rebels 9 Years Later

Marcelo Leite — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:00:22 GMT

Rewatching Star Wars Rebels almost a decade after it premiered can reveal some harsh truths about the show that is now setting the narrative for multiple Star Wars stories. After Disney acquired Lucasfilm, Star Wars: The Clone Wars was canceled and ended with season 5. An extra Clone Wars season was eventually released on Netflix, but Disney’s Lucasfilm was now developing a brand new animated series that would cover the Empire vs. Rebels war. It did not take long before Rebels grew beyond its “Clone Wars replacement” label and became a fascinating show on its own.

C-3PO Just Officially Betrayed Luke Skywalker and the Rebellion

Spencer Connolly — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:30:19 GMT

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: Dark Droids #1 Probably the last Star Wars character one would expect to ever be portrayed as a malevolent or otherwise intimidating force in the franchise is C-3PO, yet in the most recent ongoing Star Wars crossover series, that’s exactly what’s happening, as C-3PO just officially betrayed Luke Skywalker and the Rebellion.

6 Actors Who Almost Played Obi-Wan Kenobi In Star Wars

Tara Salvati — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:30:19 GMT

Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor are famous for playing the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars, but several other actors almost got the part. Introduced in the first Star Wars movie (later retitled A New Hope by George Lucas), Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the most important characters in the entire franchise. Viewers have seen him as a Padawan, a Jedi Master, and ultimately as a Force Ghost.

There's One Big Problem With Return Of The Jedi's Ending (And Rise Of Skywalker Made It Worse)

David Miller — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:00:20 GMT

Although Return of the Jedi concludes the original Star Wars trilogy with a Rebel victory, the destruction of the second Death Star presents potentially catastrophic problems for the Forest Moon of Endor. This issue is addressed in-universe in the original Legends continuity, but the canon-exclusive Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker seemingly makes matters worse for the new continuity in its depiction of the Death Star II’s wreckage, reopening the discussion regarding Return of the Jedi’s ending. Like Legends, the current Star Wars canon also addresses the aftermath of the battle station’s destruction, attempting to mitigate the potentially dark implications of the Rebellion’s victory.

Star Wars Has Misunderstood George Lucas' Sith Rule Of Two For 24 Years

Kevin Erdmann — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:00:20 GMT

Having been introduced at the beginning of Star Wars' Skywalker saga, it seems as though the Sith Rule of Two has been misunderstood. In the 24 years since The Phantom Menace, the Rule of Two has essentially been viewed a concrete doctrine established by the early Sith Lord Darth Bane. However, that doesn't seem to have been the original intention as envisioned by George Lucas.

Star Wars Has Been Setting Up Its TRUE Mandalorian Jedi Since 2014

Kevin Erdmann — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:01:22 GMT

Star Wars has been setting up its true Mandalorian Jedi ever since 2014. There was a lot of speculation that the child Grogu would have become the first Mandalorian Jedi since Tarre Vizsla's induction into the Jedi Order (over a thousand years before the Skywalker saga). However, another Star Wars character during the New Republic Era stands to become the galaxy's actual new Mandalorian Jedi, especially given Grogu's decision to leave his Jedi training as seen in The Book of Boba Fett.

8 New Force Powers Introduced In The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

Nathaniel Roark — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:18:15 GMT

The Star Wars sequel trilogy introduced several new Force powers that created iconic scenes and forever changed the Skywalker saga. Each entry in the Star Wars franchise explores a different aspect of the Force, both physical and ethereal, revealing more abilities that Jedi and Sith alike could never have dreamed of. This reflects the mysterious nature of the Force, how it is "more powerful than you can possibly imagine" in the words of Obi-Wan Kenobi, possessing many secrets that may never be unlocked. As Ahsoka Tano would say, "when you think you understand the Force, you realize just how little you know."

Rogue One Was Star Wars' Oppenheimer Movie (And That's Why It's So Great)

Nathaniel Roark — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:00:20 GMT

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is often regarded as the best Disney Star Wars movie and can also be described as the Oppenheimer of the franchise. Christopher Nolan's latest epic has enjoyed great success at the box office and has been praised as the director's most ambitious film. Oppenheimer is a remarkable technical achievement, with Nolan going so far as to create an atomic explosion to achieve the best results possible. Behind the spectacle and expert filmmaking, Oppenheimer is a gripping tale of a man who changed the world forever and ushered in the nuclear age that will continue to shape humanity for generations.

Why Darth Maul's Duel With Vader Was Cut From Star Wars Rebels - And Why It Was The Right Call

Andrew Gilman — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:30:20 GMT

Darth Maul originally dueled Darth Vader in the Star Wars Rebels season 2 finale, but it was appropriately cut from the final iteration. When Ahsoka Tano, Kanan Jarrus, and Ezra Bridger traveled to the Sith world Malachor, Maul was naturally thrown into the mix. An agent of chaos, the former Sith Lord's true intentions remained ambiguous as he forged an uneasy alliance with the two Jedi and part-timer. After dispatching the Inquisitors with ease, Maul showed his true colors by blinding Kanan, and Vader subsequently arrived to face Ahsoka.

Ahsoka's Inquisitor Risks Creating A Major Star Wars Original Trilogy Plot Hole

Nathaniel Roark — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:00:19 GMT

The upcoming Ahsoka show on Disney+ will introduce a brand-new Inquisitor to Star Wars canon, which may create an original trilogy plot hole. First introduced in Star Wars Rebels, the Imperial Inquisitors were former Jedi who turned to the dark side and hunted their own kind, answering directly to Darth Vader. Several Star Wars TV shows, books, comics, and video games have continued adding new Inquisitors and expanding on their history, with Ahsoka featuring a former Inquisitor, Marrok, who now works for Morgan Elsbeth.

Amazing Rise Of Skywalker Concept Art Shows How Powerful Dark Rey Could Have Been

Tara Salvati — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:00:22 GMT

Dark Rey was one of the most tantalizing ideas in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and concept art shows what could have been. Trailers for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker emphasized the idea of Dark Rey - the thrilling concept Rey would turn to the dark side. In the end, though, she only appeared in a brief Force vision; her pointed teeth and switchblade lightsaber made her chilling and impressive, but she was horribly underutilized.

After 21 Years, Star Wars Is Still Explaining The 20 Jedi Who Abandoned The Order (And Some Became Sith)

Thomas Bacon — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 19:30:19 GMT

After 20 years, Star Wars still hasn’t explained the Lost Twenty - the Jedi Masters who left the Order, with some of them becoming Sith Lords. To be a Jedi is to commit yourself to the cause of light and life. Although Jedi strive for inner balance, the vast majority find themselves discovering wholeness through community. But for a select minority, this simply isn’t enough.

"More Machine Than Man": Darth Vader Is Officially the Key to Droids Using the Force

Ambrose Tardive — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 17:00:17 GMT

Darth Vader is the key to the Star Wars galaxy's most dangerous new villain's plan for interstellar domination in Marvel's Dark Droids crossover event, as the viral artificial intelligence known as the Scourge seeks to access the ultimate power, the Force, by taking control of Vader, the Sith Lord known for being "more machine than man."

10 Times Star Wars Movies Told The Same Story Twice

Marcelo Leite — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:00:19 GMT

Star Wars is full of moments that rhyme with previous films, and there are examples of when Star Wars movies told the same story twice. The making off of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace saw George Lucas noting how Anakin’s story in Episode I rhymed with Luke’s story in the original Star Wars film. “It’s like poetry” can be used to describe several moments in the Star Wars universe, although there is a fine line between a narrative rhyme and just doing the same story over and over.

Darth Vader's Armor Makes Him The Perfect Jedi Killer

Marcelo Leite — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:00:20 GMT

Darth Vader’s armor, whose importance to Vader is sometimes overlooked in the Star Wars universe, helps explain why he is the toughest opponent a Jedi can run into. Whether Anakin Skywalker would have been more powerful had he not fallen to the dark side is open for debate. However, the fact is that Anakin had to change most of his fighting style after losing a significant portion of his body in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Instead of the sleaky Jedi Knight from the Clone Wars, Anakin was “more machine now than man.”

Star Wars Has Brought Back One Of The Strangest Lightsaber Types - But Will We Ever See It?

Thomas Bacon — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:20:15 GMT

Star Wars canon has brought back one of the strangest lightsaber types, the guard shoto, but it's doubtful it will ever be seen. Most viewers are used to the standard lightsaber, with a simple hilt and a dazzlingly bright blade, but in truth there are many different types of lightsaber in Star Wars. Some of these have been featured prominently, with Kylo Ren using his crossguard lightsaber in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.

The Darkest Star Wars Rebels Story Was Never Told

Andrew Gilman — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:00:20 GMT

Star Wars Rebels didn't shy away from telling mature stories, but the darkest moment was never shown. While originally somewhat friendlier for young fans, Rebels aged with its audience, bringing crushing moments with it. The "Twilight of the Apprentice" episodes on Malachor rank high among the best episodes of the show, bringing multiple tiers of the dark side to the forefront as Inquisitors are killed off, Jedi Knight Kanan Jarrus loses his eyesight, and Darth Vader works to kill Ahsoka Tano. Kanan's death in Rebels season 4 was followed by several grim episodes, offering the character's and viewers time to grieve.

How Darth Vader Really Looks According To The Force

Liam McGuire — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 02:28:01 GMT

Darth Vader is one of the most terrifying figures in in all of pop culture, the Star Wars villain's armor is a major reason for his menacing reputation. However, a Star Wars comic revealed what the Sith Lord's truest form looked like... and it's even scarier than fans will believe.

10 Questions Star Wars Still Hasn't Answered From The Force Awakens - 8 Years Later

Clarence Snell — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:00:20 GMT

When the credits rolled for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, viewers were left with a wide array of questions. It was, after all, the first installment in a new trilogy, ending deliberately on a literal cliffhanger with the promise of answers in following installments. However, with sequel trilogy now in the rearview mirror, the film still leaves some questions unresolved eight years after it was released.

Beautiful Ahsoka Promo Pays Tribute To Masters & Apprentices (Is Sabine A Jedi?)

Andrew Gilman — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:02:25 GMT

A breathtaking promo for Ahsoka pays tribute to the masters and apprentices throughout Star Wars, implying that Sabine Wren is indeed the Jedi Padawan of Ahsoka Tano. The official Ahsoka trailer shocked audiences with the reveal that Wren trained under Ahsoka during the time after the events of Star Wars Rebels, suggesting that Sabine was Force-sensitive all along. Ahsoka cut that training short, however, walking away from her apprentice just as she had done to her master, Anakin Skywalker, several years prior.

Ahsoka Theory Explains How Luke Skywalker Helped In The Quest To Find Thrawn

Kevin Erdmann — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:50:19 GMT

A new theory for Ahsoka helps explain Luke Skywalker's role in the quest for Grand Admiral Thrawn. Returning to the galaxy years after disappearing into the Unknown Regions, the brilliant Imperial tactician intends to become "Heir to the Empire" during the New Republic Era. As a result, it follows that the danger posed by Thrawn would gain the attention of other Force-wielding heroes beyond Ahsoka Tano herself.

Star Wars' Deadly New Faction Just Made the Empire Look Pathetic

Adrian Quidilla — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:01:21 GMT

Spoilers for Star Wars: Dark Droids #1!A new enemy known only as the Scourge has arrived in the Star Wars universe and the droid army it unleashes aboard a Star Destroyer in Marvel’s Star Wars: Dark Droids #1 shows that its power easily surpasses that of the Galactic Empire.

"The Galaxy Is Not Safe": New Ahsoka Trailer Reveals The Highest Stakes Yet For Star Wars' Disney Plus Shows

Andrew Gilman — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:41:29 GMT

A new Ahsoka trailer has shown off an array of previously unseen footage, raising the stakes higher than any previous Star Wars Disney+ show. While things have gotten tight for characters like Din Djarin and Grogu in The Mandalorian, the series was self-contained enough at the time for there to be no major ramifications on the larger galaxy. Obi-Wan Kenobi saw the titular Jedi Master and the Skywalker twins both under duress, but it was a foregone conclusion that they would survive and their secrets would remain intact.

Star Wars’ Secret Sith War That Led To Darth Vader Freezing Han Solo - Theory Explained

Thomas Bacon — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:00:20 GMT

A chilling new Star Wars theory suggests Darth Vader was part of a secret Sith war some time before The Empire Strikes Back - one that inspired him to freeze Han Solo in carbonite. Darth Vader is one of the most ruthless and dangerous Sith Lords of all time, and he reveled in the power he had over others. Vader's lust for power was on full display in The Empire Strikes Back, when he successfully captured Han Solo - and changed the terms of his deal with Lando Calrissian at speed, freezing Han in carbonite as a gift to Jabba the Hutt.

You Don't Need The Force To Be A Jedi - And Yoda Knew It

Corey Larson — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:01:21 GMT

Many Star Wars viewers have often dreamed of becoming Jedi, though feel they cannot because they’re unfortunately not Force-sensitive. However, nothing in Star Wars has ever stated that one needs to have the Force in order to become a Jedi. Of course, the Jedi Order has traditionally almost exclusively sought out young Force-sensitives individuals to recruit. But there are those in the galaxy who respect and revere the Jedi without being Force-sensitive, such as the Church of the Force and Guardians of the Whills. Nevertheless, Grand Master Yoda himself believes that those without the Force aren’t necessarily barred from joining the Jedi Order.

Star Wars Learned The Wrong Lesson From Its Biggest Box Office Failure - But Is That Finally Changing?

Lewis Glazebrook — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:00:21 GMT

What has been evident since the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story is that Lucasfilm learned the wrong lesson from the film's box office failure, though some signs may indicate this is finally changing. Since its inception in 1977, the Star Wars franchise has been one of the most successful in film history. From the overwhelming box office gross of the original film that changed the landscape of cinema itself to the records broken by Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: The Force Awakens at the time of their respective release, Star Wars' box office power speaks for itself.

9 Things Luke Skywalker Did After The Star Wars Original Trilogy

Corey Larson — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:00:19 GMT

Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker is the central character in the Star Wars original trilogy, but what he did between Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens remains hazy. Much of what is known of Luke in the New Republic Era is secondhand information; he often appears as a cameo or flashback in another character’s story. But despite Disney’s refusal to provide extensive detail on what Luke did after the original trilogy, a general picture of his timeline can still be pieced together. After all, Luke is one of the most famous people in the Star Wars galaxy for taking down the Empire not once, but twice.

All 7 Actors Who've Played Boba Fett In Star Wars

Tara Salvati — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:01:23 GMT

Initially introduced in The Empire Strikes Back, the bounty hunter Boba Fett quickly became a Star Wars icon, but over the course of his 40-year history, many people have stepped in to take over the role of the Mandalorian clone. Boba Fett has been featured in multiple Star Wars projects, including the original and prequel trilogies and animated shows like Star Wars: The Clone Wars. In 2021, he even received his own show, The Book of Boba Fett, which turned the hunter into a crime lord and shared his experiences after the events of Return of the Jedi.

"Everything Is Intentional": Ahsoka Star Reveals Lightsaber Fights That Are Far More Than Just Stunts

Andrew Gilman — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:36:27 GMT

Ahsoka promises to bring more lightsaber combat than any previous Star Wars live-action series, with the fights serving as pathways into the emotional states of the characters. Ahsoka Tano herself is an experienced warrior, a veteran of the Clone Wars and survivor of duels against Darth Maul and Darth Vader. Less experienced is Sabine Wren, the stubborn Mandalorian rebel who took on training after Ezra Bridger left his lightsaber behind for her in Star Wars Rebels.

Star Wars Brings Back A Fan-Favorite Prequel Character... In Return Of The Jedi

Marcelo Leite — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:30:23 GMT

A fan-favorite Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones character is returning to Star Wars as the franchise continues to revisit Return of the Jedi. As part of Return of the Jedi’s 40th anniversary, Star Wars is releasing new stories set during Episode VI. After the Star Wars prequels were released, Return of the Jedi became the end of not only the original trilogy but also the conclusion of a six-movie arc. As a result, elements from the prequels have been retconned into Return of the Jedi, from the divisive Special Editions' additions to newly-released stories.

Ahsoka Star Discusses Her Character's Gandalf-Like Transformation

Lewis Glazebrook — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:29:16 GMT

After the tease of a Gandalf-like transformation at the end of Star Wars Rebels, Ahsoka star Rosario Dawson has commented on the character's connections to The Lord of the Rings' wizard. At the end of Star Wars Rebels season 4, Ahsoka returns from her mysterious original trilogy disappearance donning a white cloak and a white staff. This led to many making comparisons between Ahsoka and Gandalf, the latter of whom transformed from Gandalf the Gray to the more powerful Gandalf the White in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Palpatine's Nickname for Yoda Is the Ultimate Insult (& Yoda Knows He's Right)

Robert Wood — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:00:24 GMT

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Wars: Yoda #10!As old enemies and the elder statesmen of the Jedi and Sith respectively, Yoda and Emperor Palpatine have a fascinating rivalry throughout Star Wars history. They have worked as seeming allies, fought lightsaber to lightsaber, and pitted their apprentices against each other. However now, as fans see Yoda's deepest thoughts about Palpatine and himself, the Jedi Master receives a grievous insult that exposes his ultimate shame.

Star Wars Set Up The Mandalorian Season 3's Bo-Katan Arc 10 Years Ago

Andrew Gilman — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:31:20 GMT

Bo-Katan Kryze's The Mandalorian season 3 was set up 10 years ago by creator Dave Filoni. Initially conceived as a female Mandalorian Death Watch warrior, Bo-Katan was given more prominence in Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 5. Filoni elected to make her the sister of Duchess Satine Kryze, a very different origin for Bo-Katan than what George Lucas planned. By the time the show had been completely mapped out, Bo-Katan was a central figure in the final arc, the Siege of Mandalore.

Anakin Skywalker's Star Wars Return Is Key To The Mandalorian Movie, Not Just Ahsoka

Nathaniel Roark — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:00:20 GMT

With the strong possibility of Anakin Skywalker's return to Star Wars via the upcoming Ahsoka show, he is now the key to The Mandalorian movie. As Ahsoka Tano's master during the Clone Wars, Anakin's return is important for her TV series and can build off their history from Star Wars animation. The last time they saw each other was on Malachor when Anakin was still Darth Vader, so it would be fascinating to see Ahsoka talk to his Force ghost after Return of the Jedi. The show could also include a flashback to their time during the Clone Wars and reveal new information that affects the main storyline.

How Did Ahsoka's Fallen Jedi Survive Order 66? Star Wars May Have Already Revealed It

Lewis Glazebrook — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:00:22 GMT

The official trailer for Ahsoka contains a hidden object that may reveal how the show's fallen Jedi, Baylan Skoll, survived Order 66. Despite Ahsoka centering on the titular character's search for the villainous Grand Admiral Thrawn, the upcoming Star Wars series is set to feature a handful of villains. From The Mandalorian season 2's Morgan Elsbeth and her Inquisitor Marrok to the duo of Shin Hati and Baylan Skoll, Ahsoka's villains are formidable even without the added looming threat of Thrawn

The High Republic's Most Dangerous Jedi Comes To Life In Superb Star Wars Fan Animation

Kevin Erdmann — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 22:05:24 GMT

A new Star Wars fan-made animation has brought one of The High Republic Era's most dangerous Jedi masters to life. Beginning with a significant publishing initiative introducing this early period in the galaxy, the High Republic's first show is coming soon with The Acolyte live-action series set a hundred years before the events of the Skywalker saga. However, one Star Wars fan has revealed what the High Republic could look like in animation (and it's really cool).

This Barbie Is A Jedi: Star Wars Cosplay Is The Perfect Crossover

Alix Batte — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:30:20 GMT

Barbie becomes a Jedi General during the Clone Wars in an incredible Star Wars cosplay that adds a new level of excitement to her many professions. Over Barbie’s decades-long career history, she has been many things, but now she can add “Jedi Master” to the list. Taking inspiration from the battle armor worn by Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the cosplay creates the perfect look at what the character might look like if the worlds of Barbie and Star Wars were to collide.

“That’s BS!”: Ahsoka Star Hits Back At Studios Amid Actor Strikes

Matthew Rudoy — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:26:54 GMT

Ahsoka star Rosario Dawson is taking a clear stance on the current SAG-AFTRA strike. The upcoming and long-awaited Star Wars television series premieres on August 23. However, due to the rules of the actors' strike, Dawson and her fellow actors are unable to promote the series. Ahsoka is the first live-action Star Wars show to be released since the beginning of the SAG-AFRA strike and the first series unable to have its stars be part of the marketing campaign.

Luke Skywalker's New Force Power Shows The Secret Potential of Jedi Technology

Spencer Connolly — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:36:19 GMT

It’s an unarguable fact that the Jedi’s greatest asset is the Force, something no amount of technology could ever compete with, though Luke Skywalker recently found that the Force and technology don’t have to be mutually exclusive. In fact, one Force power exhibited by Skywalker in his latest Star Wars adventure was only made possible through the virtually untapped potential of Jedi tech, a power that can only be described as ‘reflection manipulation’.

Ahsoka Update Officially Debunks The Most Brutal Inquisitor Theory

Kevin Erdmann — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:00:20 GMT

A new update for Star Wars' imminent Ahsoka series has officially debunked one of the darkest Inquisitor theories. Thanks to a new profile on the show's mysterious new Inquisitor who will make their debut in the new series, new light had been shed on this dark new foe whose identity remains hidden underneath a masked helmet. However, at least one theorized name can thankfully be taken off the list.

Star Wars May Finally Reveal How Kylo Ren Got Darth Vader's Helmet After 8 Years

Andrew Gilman — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:01:20 GMT

Star Wars: The Force Awakens set up a Darth Vader mystery that went unanswered in the sequel trilogy, but it may finally be explored eight years later. As a direct continuation of George Lucas' saga, The Force Awakens had the responsibility of building on where Return of the Jedi left off, with Anakin Skywalker redeemed and a Jedi once more. The sequels never so much as referenced Anakin Skywalker's name, though the films were rich with references to Darth Vader. Rather than track Anakin's regrets as a Force ghost, it was the legacy of Vader that held weight in the trilogy.

15 George Lucas Plans We're Very Glad Star Wars Movies Never Used

Clarence Snell — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:10:19 GMT

George Lucas left a lot of plans and ideas on the cutting room floor when he made Star Wars, and in many cases he made the right call. George Lucas is a visionary filmmaker, but the sheer scale of the Star Wars movies was intimidating even for him. What's more, however much Lucas claimed to have planned things out well in advance, in reality he's a much more fluid writer and director who even incorporates the ideas of others into his projects.

Will The Mandalorian's Marshal Return? Timothy Olyphant Dodges The Question With Style

Andrew Gilman — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:10:12 GMT

Timothy Olyphant has dodged questions of a Cobb Vanth return in The Mandalorian, though he made it clear he remains interested. Originally created for interludes in the Chuck Wendig's Aftermath trilogy, Vanth became the first character in canon to be transported from page to screen. Gunned down by Cad Bane in a duel in The Book of Boba Fett, Olyphant's Vanth was last seen in a post-credit stinger, healing in Fett's bacta pod.

Star Wars Reveals How Poe Dameron's Parents Changed Its Entire Timeline

Adrian Quidilla — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:01:19 GMT

Spoilers for Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - The Rebellion #1!

Star Wars: The Most Powerful Darth Vader Quotes

Thomas Bacon — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:00:22 GMT

Darth Vader has always been good for a quota, and here are his most unforgettable lines in Star Wars canon. Introduced in the first Star Wars movie, Darth Vader's imposing visage and booming voice immediately made him a hit in popular culture. His mystique has only grown over the decades, with George Lucas pulling back the mask and revealing the fallen and fallible Jedi behind it.

"Race You To The Surface": Ahsoka & Bo-Katan Unite In Beautiful Star Wars: The Clone Wars Art

Marcelo Leite — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:30:19 GMT

Bo-Katan Kryze and Ahsoka Tano race to Mandalore’s surface in incredible Star Wars: The Clone Wars art. Ahsoka and Bo-Katan have an important shared history in the Clone Wars, going from enemies in “A Friend in Need” to allies during the Siege of Mandalore arc. In addition, Ahsoka and Bo-Katan both debuted in live-action during The Mandalorian season 2.

The Last Jedi's Secret Anakin Parallel Showed Why Luke Is A Better Jedi

Lewis Glazebrook — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:31:18 GMT

A parallel found in Star Wars: The Last Jedi between Luke and Anakin Skywalker highlights why the former is a better Jedi than the latter. Throughout much of the sequel trilogy, Anakin Skywalker's ghost loomed over the galaxy. From Kylo Ren being obsessed with the deeds of Darth Vader to Anakin's fall to the dark side being a reason why Luke wished the Jedi Order to end, the sequels included several references to the hero of the prequel trilogy and villain of the originals.

Rey's New Star Wars Movie Needs To Confront Rise Of Skywalker's Worst Mistake

Lewis Glazebrook — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:00:19 GMT

One of the biggest mistakes with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker needs to be explored in Rey Skywalker's upcoming Star Wars movie. It was announced at Star Wars Celebration 2023 that Daisy Ridley would be returning to a galaxy far, far away for the first time since 2019's culmination of the Skywalker Saga. Little else - other than the film being focused on Rey's rebuilding of the Jedi Order - was confirmed, yet it is expected that many sequel trilogy elements will be present in the movie.

Yoda vs Qui-Gon Jinn Exposes the Jedi Master's Buried Guilt

Ambrose Tardive — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:00:21 GMT

Yoda was the most revered Jedi Master of the Old Republic's waning days, but his inability to prevent the ascendency of Palpatine's Galactic Empire led to his exile on Dagobah, where he was haunted by his final, greatest failure. A preview for Star Wars: Yoda #10 released by AIPT Comics reveals the issue will delve into how Yoda carried his guilt, as he enters the swamp planet's infamous Dark Side Cave.

Order 66 And All 4 Jedi Purges In Star Wars History

David Miller — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 22:00:18 GMT

The Jedi Knights of the Star Wars franchise have endured multiple Jedi Purges in the canon and Legends timelines. The Jedi are arguably the collective protagonists of both Star Wars continuities, but even with their incredible abilities gained by their study and mastery of the Force, their ancient enemies, the Sith, as well as ordinary members of the galactic populace, have sought their destruction many times. The Jedi have come dangerously close to total destruction at various points in canon and Legends, with one Jedi Purge belonging to both timelines. No matter how close they came to being annihilated, however, the Jedi survived each attempted genocide in both continuities.

LEGO Star Wars Officially Reveals Palpatine’s Clone Wars Gunship

Kevin Erdmann — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:35:42 GMT

The LEGO Group has revealed a brand-new Star Wars set that will soon be available for purchase. The new Coruscant Guard Gunship (75354) is the first minifigure-sized Republic Gunship since 2013. This particular iteration also features a brand-new color scheme, tying it not only to the Republic Core World of Coruscant but also to Chancellor Palpatine himself.

Star Wars Retcons A Rise Of Skywalker Villain Into A Key Original Trilogy Moment

Andrew Gilman — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:30:21 GMT

A new Star Wars book has retconned Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker's Final Order villain into the Battle of Endor. Though not the official end of the Empire, the Battle of Endor turned the tide of the Galactic Civil War in the Rebellion's favor, paving the way for the New Republic to assume control. The government would survive only 30 years before its destruction by Starkiller Base, a move secretly supported by Palpatine and his minions from the age of the Empire.

Obi-Wan Feared Luke Skywalker Would Turn To The Dark Side In ROTJ, Reveals Star Wars

Lewis Glazebrook — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:00:23 GMT

A reveal surrounding an upcoming Star Wars book confirms that Obi-Wan Kenobi feared Luke Skywalker would succumb to the dark side during Return of the Jedi. The novel in question is titled From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, and completes the trilogy of anthology novels that detail moments of the Star Wars original trilogy films from the differing point of view of various central and supporting characters. With the details being released about which stories would appear in the most recent installment, Lucasfilm has offered some interesting insights into the third film in George Lucas' original Star Wars trilogy, some that even act as retcons.

Star Wars Will Finally Reveal The Sarlacc's Opinion, 40 Years After Return of the Jedi

Kevin Erdmann — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:00:21 GMT

Star Wars will finally reveal the thoughts of the sarlacc pit, 40 years after Return of the Jedi. Named the Great Pit of Carkoon, the sarlacc located in Tatooine's Dune Sea was Jabba the Hutt's favorite way to dispose of his prisoners and those who had displeased him. However, it seems the sarlacc had its own opinions about the whole process.

"Something's Coming, Something Dark" - New Ahsoka TV Spot Hints Thrawn Isn't The Real Villain

Kevin Erdmann — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:45:38 GMT

A new Star Wars TV spot for the upcoming Ahsoka show is hinting that Thrawn won't be the show's true villain. While the return of the brilliant Imperial tactician is significant, the true danger of Thrawn might not be happening in the Ahsoka series itself. Instead, it's being teased that something else may pose a threat to the galaxy first.

Darth Vader Just Forged the Ultimate Version of His Lightsaber

Spencer Connolly — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:00:20 GMT

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: Darth Vader - Black, White, & Red #4 There are few things more terrifying in the Star Wars universe than the ominous red glow of Darth Vader’s lightsaber, as seeing it means almost assured death for those in its presence. However, only one enemy ever witnessed the ultimate version of Darth Vader’s lightsaber, one that was quite literally forged from the very fears that fuel him.

One Return Of The Jedi Detail Makes Anakin's Fall Even More Tragic

Corey Larson — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:50:19 GMT

Return of the Jedi represents the culmination of Anakin Skywalker’s journey in Star Wars. Before the final movie of the original trilogy, both Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka Tano had attempted to pull Anakin out of Darth Vader. While both of them succeeded in removing part of the mask Anakin had made for himself, neither were able to break through and reach the boy trapped inside. However, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker was finally able to strike a chord in his father and bring him back to light side. But it may not have been entirely Luke’s doing; one line from Palpatine may have been the catalyst for Anakin’s return.

10 Biggest Ways Star Wars Has Changed After A Decade Of Disney

Marcelo Leite — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:50:20 GMT

Star Wars has changed a lot more than a decade after Disney bought Lucasfilm, both as a franchise and as a saga. After the conclusion of the prequel trilogy with Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, the future of Star Wars was unclear. Projects like Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed continued to move the saga forward, yet there was potential for something bigger. Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm led right into Star Wars 7, and now there is more Star Wars content than ever.

New Return Of The Jedi Retcon Sets Up The Mandalorian Season 2's Post-Credits Scene

Lewis Glazebrook — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:07:30 GMT

With the upcoming release of From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, Lucasfilm has announced the stories that will retcon Return of the Jedi with one linking to The Mandalorian season 2. The book is set to be the third installment in the From a Certain Point of View series after two were written for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back. The series consists of multiple short stories fleshing out the Star Wars original trilogy from the points of view of other characters both supporting and central, with the upcoming book set to focus on Return of the Jedi.

Everything Star Wars Has Revealed About Palpatine's Rise Of Skywalker Resurrection

Thomas Bacon — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:29:44 GMT

Star Wars tie-ins have revealed x secrets about Palpatine's resurrection in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Most viewers assumed Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker would explain Palpatine's resurrection, but instead it was hand-waved away with the comment of "somehow Palpatine returned." There's a sense in which this was an understandable decision; a movie isn't supposed to be a Wikipedia page, after all, and the focus is on telling the story rather than explaining everything. Still, for all that's the case, the failure to explain Palpatine's resurrection was widely mocked.

The Force Awakens Copied George Lucas' Biggest Mistake From A New Hope, Despite 38 Years Of Learning

Nathaniel Roark — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:00:21 GMT

Star Wars: The Force Awakens copied several aspects of A New Hope, including George Lucas' biggest mistake. Following the initial fan reaction to the Star Wars prequel trilogy, J.J. Abrams and his team sought to recapture the magic of A New Hope by sticking closely to its formula. The Force Awakens was largely successful in this respect and avoided some of Lucas' mistakes from the prequels, but the movie also failed to learn from his earliest mistake.

New Inquisitor Reveals Support A Major Ahsoka Villains/Darth Maul Connection Theory

Lewis Glazebrook — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:01:21 GMT

New details have been revealed about Ahsoka’s mysterious Inquisitor, that could confirm a huge Darth Maul connection in the show. Despite being set in the New Republic era after the fall of the Empire, an appearance from an Imperial Inquisitor was confirmed midway through Ahsoka’s marketing campaign. This led to many theories about the Inquisitor's identity, with many assuming the person under the mask will tie to the titular Force-user's long Star Wars history.

Anakin Skywalker's Return Teased By Official Ahsoka Merchandise

Lewis Glazebrook — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:35:05 GMT

After endless speculation about the return of Anakin Skywalker to Star Wars in Ahsoka, some of the show's official merchandise may have confirmed these theories. Since Ahsoka was announced in 2020, many have wondered whether Anakin Skywalker will play a part in the show's proceedings. Considering the incredibly close bond between the characters in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, theories began spawning around how Hayden Christensen could return in Ahsoka.

"A Dream Come True For Me" - Billy Dee Williams Offers Another Thrilling Star Wars Tease

Lewis Glazebrook — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:03:14 GMT

Original Lando Calrissian actor Billy Dee Williams has teased another return to Star Wars, likely for the upcoming Lando series. Lando was announced in 2020 alongside a slew of other Star Wars TV shows yet was paused by Lucasfilm. However, the series was recently given a boost of hope when Solo actor Donald Glover became the new Lando writer alongside his brother Stephen.

Star Wars Teases Rebels Retcon With Major Ramifications For Ahsoka & Palpatine

Kevin Erdmann — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:30:20 GMT

Star Wars has teased a new retcon for Star Wars Rebels, one that has some significant ramifications for both Ahsoka Tano and Emperor Palpatine. Having been introduced in the animated series, the World Between Worlds is a major nexus in the Force offering great power in the galaxy far, far away. However, there may be an additional component to the cosmic realm that has yet to be explored on-screen.

Boba Fett Was Introduced In Star Wars' Most Embarrassing Project, Not Empire Strikes Back

Corey Larson — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:30:19 GMT

Boba Fett is among Star Wars’ most iconic characters for his cool and collected portrayal in The Empire Strikes Back. Yet he first debuted in a Star Wars project a year before his appearance in the original trilogy. As the first and only Mandalorian ever shown in the original Star Wars trilogy, Boba Fett is single-handedly responsible for inspiring the Mandalorian culture audiences have come to love, so much so that Disney created The Mandalorian. In more ways than one, Boba Fett walked so that Din Djarin could run. However, Fett’s recognizable character design was actually rushed in order for him to appear sooner than The Empire Strikes Back.

Jar Jar Actor Reveals What It's Really Like To Create A Character With George Lucas

Thomas Bacon — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:43:57 GMT

Ahmed Best, the actor who played Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, has revealed the "collaborative" approach George Lucas really took when creating the Gungan sidekick. It's not difficult to imagine how intimidating it must be to work with George Lucas; this is the man who created Star Wars after all. The Star Wars prequel trilogy was his vision, telling the story of Anakin Skywalker's fall to the dark side, and he'd been planning the story for decades.

One Line In A New Hope Explains Why Star Wars Rebels Killed The Inquisitors (So Why's One In Ahsoka?)

Andrew Gilman — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:18:45 GMT

A key line in A New Hope justified why the Inquisitors were all killed off in Star Wars Rebels - but confusingly, one still remains alive in Ahsoka. Initially introduced as just "the Inquisitor," the Grand Inquisitor served as the first main antagonist for Jedi Kanan Jarrus and Ezra Bridger as they worked to ignite the spark of rebellion across the galaxy. Following the villains demise, several more were brought into the series and subsequently killed off, bringing what seemed to be the end of the Inquisitorius in the Star Wars timeline.

"I Am Something New:" Star Wars' New Palpatine-Level Villain Just Spoke Their First Words

Robert Wood — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:01:20 GMT

Star Wars' new uber-threat the Scourge - an evil that even the ancient Sith feared - has finally introduced itself to fans, revealing a monstrous perspective that will threaten the entire galaxy. A viral consciousness bent on converting all artificial life to its cause, the Scourge is a new composite being, created when the AI known as the Spark Eternal merged with a mysterious piece of ancient tech. Now, the resulting creation has awakened, with the proud declaration, "I am something new."

Leia Was A Better Jedi Master Than Luke - And Rey Is The Proof

Thomas Bacon — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:40:19 GMT

Luke Skywalker may have promised to pass on what he had learned in the Star Wars original trilogy, but Leia was a better Jedi Master than Luke - and Rey is the proof. When the original trilogy came to an end, Luke Skywalker was confident he was not the last Jedi; rather, he was the first of a new Jedi Order. Luke's own master, Yoda, commanded him to pass on everything he had learned.

Star Wars' Inquisitors Were So Dark They Made Darth Vader Look Tame

Nathaniel Roark — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:00:19 GMT

Darth Vader is the most iconic villain in Star Wars, but the Imperial Inquisitors were much darker villains that made him look tame. Like Anakin Skywalker, the Inquisitors were once Jedi who turned to the dark side of the Force and were recruited by Palpatine, tasked with hunting survivors of Order 66. As Palpatine's Sith apprentice, Vader was in charge of the Inquisitors, who quickly came to fear his power. While Vader was far more powerful than the Inquisitors, he was not nearly as sadistic as they were, as shown by their hunting methods and what they did with the Jedi they captured.

1975 Star Wars Concept Art Mashes Up 3 Iconic Planets, Reveals Lucas' Evolving Vision

Lewis Glazebrook — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:00:19 GMT

A piece of concept art for the original Star Wars has recently been brought to light which shows an amalgamation of three iconic planets in the franchise, proving Lucas' ever-changing vision. In the early days of the conception of the original Star Wars, much of the art was illustrated by Ralph McQuarrie. Much of McQuarrie's art has been the basis of the entire visual style of Star Wars, with plenty of his designs continuing to be used even into Disney's tenure helming the franchise.

When Did Disney Buy Star Wars?

Nathaniel Roark — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 23:44:20 GMT

Disney has expanded the Star Wars franchise in ways that seemed impossible before George Lucas sold the saga he created. Star Wars has had a constant stream of new movies and TV shows which seems to have no end in sight, and the new Disney canon has grown into a massive catalog of books, comics, and video games that continue to expand the franchise in every way imaginable. Fans can travel to the galaxy far, far away for themselves via theme park attractions like the Star Tours ride and even virtual reality. There's no telling how the Star Wars brand will continue to grow under Disney in the coming decades.

Star Wars: Everything That Happened To Leia After The Original Trilogy

Nathaniel Roark — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 23:01:17 GMT

Leia Organa is best known for her adventures in the original Star Wars trilogy, but her story continued long after Return of the Jedi. From the Battle of Endor to the First Order-Resistance War, Leia dedicated her life to helping the people of the galaxy and protecting the people she cared about most. Leia's various accomplishments make her one of the Star Wars saga's greatest heroes, while her many trials highlight how much she sacrificed for the greater good.

The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy Created A Major Han Solo Plot Hole (But It Could Have Been Worse)

Kevin Erdmann — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 21:11:30 GMT

There's a fairly significant Star Wars plot hole regarding Han Solo and the events of the prequel trilogies, though it could have been a lot worse. As seen in A New Hope, Han Solo doesn't believe in the Jedi nor the powers of the Force, preferring to rely on his blaster instead. However, this doesn't make sense based upon his age and Star Wars' established history in the official canon.

Star Wars' 25,000-Year Old Prequel Can Answer An Ancient Sith Mystery

Thomas Bacon — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:30:18 GMT

Star Wars' upcoming 25,000-year-old prequel movie can finally answer an ancient Sith mystery. The future of Star Wars lies in the past - specifically the distant past. James Mangold is working on an upcoming Star Wars movie set at least 25,000 years before the prequel trilogy era, telling the story of the first Force users. He's referred to this as the Ten Commandments of the Force, a thrilling prospect.

Star Wars: KOTOR Had The Best Explanation For Why Tatooine Is So Important

Glenn Bunn — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:01:18 GMT

Tatooine has been a mainstay in the Star Wars universe since Luke Skywalker's introduction in A New Hope almost five decades ago. While the planet is often deemed to be a podunk, backwater Outer Rim planet, Knights of the Old Republic provided an explanation as to why it was more important than it seems back in 2003.

Lando's Original Writer Wasn't Even Told He'd Been Replaced

Thomas Bacon — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 19:33:14 GMT

The Lando Disney+ TV show is finally moving forward with new writers, but there's troubling evidence previous writer Justin Simien wasn't even told he'd been replaced. Back in 2020, Lucasfilm announced an official Lando TV show was in development. There was then silence - until July 18, 2023, when writer Justin Simien explained in an interview that the project was on pause because of schedule. In a surprising twist, less than a week later Simien was revealed to have departed the show, replaced by Donald and Stephen Glover.

8 Star Wars Authors Every Fan Needs To Read (In Canon & Legends)

Thomas Bacon — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 19:00:20 GMT

Here are the top Star Wars authors every fan needs to read. Star Wars has always been a transmedia franchise. The first official tie-in novel, Alan Dean Foster's Splinter of the Mind's Eye, was published before The Empire Strikes Back even released. But it wasn't until 1991 that Star Wars really began exploring the potential of novels, with Bantam releasing a string of New York Times-bestselling books.

10 Incredible Sith Force Powers From Legends We Really Wish Were Star Wars Canon

David Miller — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 18:30:19 GMT

Of all the dark side-corrupted sects in the Star Wars franchise, none are as powerful and dangerous as the Sith, who use a variety of powers in Legends that have yet to appear in the current canon. The Legends continuity enriched the Star Wars franchise through spinoff materials for 37 years as the original official continuity before it became an alternate timeline in 2014. In the near-decade since its rebranding, Legends has been a wellspring of inspiration for new canon material, though not all of the Sith Order’s dark side powers have made it to the new timeline yet.

Star Wars Took 2 Years To Make The Last Jedi's Coolest New Force power Useless

Marcelo Leite — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:31:17 GMT

Star Wars: The Last Jedi introduced the concept of Force projections, a new Force power that Star Wars made useless in only two years. The Last Jedi is one of the most divisive Star Wars movies in terms of story and characters. As with any divisive Star Wars film, The Last Jedi brought new ideas and concepts into the franchise, some of which worked better than others. The Force projections, which were mainly used between Rey and Kylo Ren, were arguably one of The Last Jedi’s coolest ideas.

Luke Skywalker Brings an Extinct Star Wars Monster Back into Continuity

Isaac Jansons — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:00:20 GMT

Contains Spoilers for Doctor Aphra #34!Star Wars certainly has always had its share of strange aliens, but Luke Skywalker’s latest adventure has brought back an obscure monster not seen since the franchise’s old continuity: the Starweird! The return of the Starweird is a fun, deep cut for Star Wars fans, something that can be brought back into continuity without disrupting Disney’s vision, which can’t be said for all of Star Wars’ old stories and characters.

New Star Wars Character Profile Hints At Secrets Of Ahsoka's Mysterious Inquisitor

Thomas Bacon — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:36:39 GMT

A new character profile has hinted at some of the secrets of Ahsoka's mysterious new Inquisitor, Marrok. Set roughly four years after the end of the Galactic Civil War, the Ahsoka Disney+ TV show stars Rosario Dawson as the titular former Jedi - as she seeks out Grand Admiral Thrawn, an Imperial leader whose return threatens to reignite the war. The Ahsoka trailers have revealed Anakin Skywalker's old Padawan will cross paths with a mysterious new Inquisitor, Marrok, played by Paul Darnell.

Rise Of Skywalker's Superweapons Proved Palpatine Never Learned From The Empire's Fall

Marcelo Leite — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:01:17 GMT

Superweapons are doomed to fail in Star Wars, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker proves that Palpatine never learned this lesson. Palpatine returned in The Rise of Skywalker, which retconned not only Return of the Jedi’s ending but the first two Star Wars sequels as well. The Rise of Skywalker established that the First Order was part of Palpatine’s contingency plan all along, and that Snoke was a clone deployed by the Emperor. Another portion of Palpatine’s secret plan to retake the galaxy involved a massive fleet of superweapons, which set up the tone for the Skywalker saga’s final battle sequence.

The Last Jedi's Coolest Scene Has A Massive Problem - Here's How We Can Fix It

Nathaniel Roark — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:21:05 GMT

Star Wars: The Last Jedi has one of the most visually striking battles in Star Wars, but the scene itself has a problem that could have easily been fixed. The throne room scene with Rey, Kylo Ren, Snoke, and the Praetorian Guards has an outstanding set design, superb direction, powerful performances, and some of the most visceral lightsaber choreography in the Star Wars saga. Unfortunately, the scene's entertainment value is held back because the underlying premise of the duel makes no sense. If it's unclear why a fight is happening in the first place, then it's hard to become fully invested in the action.

"Everything Went Wrong" - Why Empire Strikes Back's Most Emotional Scene Was A Nightmare To Film

Andrew Gilman — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 14:30:18 GMT

The Empire Strikes Back's emotional heavy-lifter was the carbon-freeze sequence, but shooting the scene was a hellish experience for the cast and crew. Believing they had outsmarted the Empire, the heroes aboard the Millennium Falcon head to Cloud City for refuge, where they're promptly betrayed by Lando Calrissian. As the final stroke in his master plan to lure in Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader tests the facility's carbon-freezing chamber on Han Solo - making way for a monumental Star Wars moment that proved the villains could come out on top.

Rey's New Star Wars Movie Will Fix The Sequels' Criminal Lightsaber Mistake

Tara Salvati — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 14:00:19 GMT

Rey Skywalker will be returning to the big screen in a new Star Wars movie set around her work to rebuild the Jedi Order, and the film has the chance to fix a major lightsaber mistake from the sequel trilogy. In a parallel with Luke Skywalker, Rey spent most of the sequel trilogy using somebody else's lightsaber - mostly Anakin's, which she was given by Maz Kanata when she arrived on the planet Takodana. Anakin Skywalker's lightsaber is legendary, with the Chosen One himself having bonded to it.

How Long Have There Been Droids In Star Wars (And Why Are There So Many Types?)

Tara Salvati — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:30:19 GMT

Droids have been part of the Star Wars galaxy for a lot longer than viewers may realize, and there are a staggering variety of different droids. George Lucas put droids at the center of the first Star Wars movie (later retitled A New Hope), with Princess Leia giving the Death Star plans to R2-D2 and C-3PO. The prequel trilogy revealed C-3PO was built by Anakin Skywalker himself, while Artoo is a plucky astromech who proved himself invaluable over the years.

The Best LEGO Star Wars Set For Every Price

Kevin Erdmann — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:30:20 GMT

The LEGO Group has a great variety of Star Wars sets with an even wider range of prices. Spanning across multiple eras in the Star Wars canon, there's something for every kind of fan of the galaxy far, far away. Offering traditional sets, BrickHeadz, new dioramas, and the always impressive Ultimate Collector's Series, Star Wars has been having quite the years when it comes to LEGO.

Essential Ahsoka Reunion Would Bring Closure To A Tragic Rebels Moment

Lewis Glazebrook — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:00:17 GMT

The upcoming Ahsoka show must feature a reunion between two specific characters to bring closure to a tragic moment from Star Wars Rebels. With Ahsoka expected to be essentially a sequel to Star Wars Rebels, the show will feature plenty of long-awaited reunions. The official Ahsoka trailer hinted at some of these, from the titular character and Sabine Wren to Hera Syndulla and her trusty droid Chopper.

The Inquisitors' Names Show Why They're So Much Less Than Sith

Kevin Erdmann — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 19:01:21 GMT

In the Star Wars canon, the Imperial Inquisitors have always been inferior to the Dark Lords of the Sith. This is proven by the new names Inquisitors receive once they swear allegiance to the Sith. Even though the Inquisitors may clash with each other for greater power, said power is only given by the Sith themselves who stand above them in the dark side of the Force. As such, the naming conventions symbolize this dark truth quite well.

10 More Deleted Star Wars Scenes We Wish Hadn't Been Cut

Nathaniel Roark — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 18:01:20 GMT

Several deleted scenes never made it into the final versions of the Star Wars movies, but many of these scenes deserved not to be cut. Most deleted scenes are cut for a reason, either because the scene didn't turn out how the filmmakers intended or because it proved to be unnecessary. Even if a scene is good on its own, it may still need to be cut to improve the movie as a whole. However, some deleted Star Wars scenes could have stayed in the movie without detracting from the overall story.

Star Wars Names the 1 Person Darth Vader Fears (Not the Emperor)

Spencer Connolly — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 17:01:17 GMT

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: Darth Vader #36 For as much influence as the Emperor has over Darth Vader’s life in Star Wars, Vader doesn’t actually fear him. That’s not to say, however, that Vader doesn’t fear anyone in the galaxy, as his latest adventure just confirmed that Vader does, in fact, feel fear even when this person-in-question gets mentioned - though the exact reason as to why is not yet clear.

10 Things In The Empire Strikes Back That Have Aged Poorly

Clarence Snell — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 16:50:23 GMT

Despite the fact that The Empire Strikes Back is often cited as one of the best Star Wars films, there are many aspects of it that have not aged well. Over the past forty years, there are still many things in this film that stand out. It had a darker, more engaging story with even higher stakes. The planets took viewers to extraordinary locales and left them reeling with the jaw-dropping revelation that Darth Vader was Luke Skywalker's father. It was enough to make the less palatable parts of the film fade out of memory.