Genevieve O’Reilly has played Mon Mothma, the galactic senator from Chandrila, on and off for nearly 20 years. But in that latest resurgence, on the new Star Wars Original series Andor now streaming on Disney+, it’s clear her story is only just beginning. When O’Reilly first stepped into the role in 2005 for an ultimately deleted scene in […]
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“His Awakening Begins”: Star Diego Luna on Returning to Cassian in Andor
Cassian Andor’s journey from Kenari orphan to hero of the Rebel Alliance is just beginning. In the first three-episode arc of Andor, the new Star Wars Original series now streaming on Disney+, we learned more about what drew the young man into the fight against the Empire, how he met his found family on Ferrix, […]
5 Highlights from Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return
The Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series gave us a long-awaited look at what Obi-Wan was up to in the years between Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: A New Hope. It was an emotional, action-filled story, and now we have a VIP pass behind the scenes. Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return, now streaming […]
“A Potent Moment in History”: Insights from Tony Gilroy and the Andor Cast
When Rogue One: A Star Wars Story debuted in theaters in 2016, it was lauded as a gritty new installment in the galaxy far, far away, a previously unexplored chapter that took viewers to the brink of the Galactic Civil War raging throughout the original trilogy. With Andor, the new Star Wars series streaming exclusively […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: Artist Warren Fu on His First Steps to Envisaging General Grievous
Warren Fu has made his mark on the short-form video world, from award-winning commercials to award-winning music videos, with some of his clients including such powerhouses as Adidas, PlayStation, Taco Bell, and Samsung. However, his trailblazing career began in the art department at Industrial Light & Magic on the Star Wars prequels. In an exclusive […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: Captain Phasma and the Galaxy’s Greatest Villains
Played by Gwendoline Christie in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Captain Phasma is the cruel commander of the First Order’s stormtroopers. In an exclusive excerpt from Star Wars: The Galaxy’s Greatest Villains, a special edition of Star Wars: Insider arriving next week, Christie and author Kelly Thompson, who penned Marvel’s Star […]
20 Things We Learned from Light & Magic
You’ve heard the phrase “the magic of moviemaking” so many times that you probably never stop to think about it. But the special effects wizards in Light & Magic, now streaming on Disney+, will absolutely convince you that magic is real. From designing and building the cameras used to film Star Wars from scratch, to […]
Hello There: Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return Documentary Coming on Disney+ Day
You are ready to see — behind the scenes of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return, a new documentary that showcases the making of the epic limited series for Disney+, will arrive September 8, or Disney+ Day. The revealing chronicle from Lucasfilm and Supper Club features never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage, new interviews with Ewan McGregor […]
New Star Wars Jedi Books Revealed
The Star Wars Jedi experience is expanding — to your bookshelf. Lucasfilm announced today two major releases tied to the Star Wars Jedi game series, of which the Cal Kestis faithful will want to take note. One title promises to tell an original story, while another goes inside the making of the upcoming sequel. Star Wars […]
From Space Battles to StageCraft: The Legends of ILM Discuss Half a Century of Movie Magic
For nearly 50 years, Industrial Light & Magic has been a proving ground for imaginative storytelling, bringing together like-minded individuals from a variety of disciplines to innovate the art of visual effects in filmmaking. In its infancy, ILM was a place for creating the impossible, where ingenuity was rewarded with results, critical acclaim, and box-office […]