They first appeared on the pages of Star Wars Insider, short stories from Starlight Beacon that added to the books and comics that arrived as part of Phase I of the Star Wars: The High Republic initiative. Now with Phase II of Star Wars: The High Republic unfolding in books and comics, those short stories have been collected […]
Characters + Histories
Quiz: Which Andor Character Are You?
The season finale of Andor is now streaming exclusively on Disney+! To celebrate the culmination of Cassian Andor’s journey this season, we’re revisiting our favorite characters, both friend and foe, from the series. Have you ever wondered which Andor character you’re most like? Find out in our quiz below! Epic Stories. Tons of TV. Live Sports. Get the Disney Bundle StarWars.com. […]
Bring Us “Pan Solo” and a Cookie
The problem was Han Solo’s lips. For three months, Hannalee Pervan and her mother, Catherine, had carefully planned out how to create a 6-foot-tall, 3-foot-wide sculpture of Solo encased in carbonite using the tools of their trade from One House Bakery in Benicia, California. After the bakery closed for the day, mother and daughter worked […]
“Heroes of Their Own Journeys”: Denise Gough and Kyle Soller Bring Complexity to Andor ’s Empire
Imperial stalwarts Dedra Meero and Syril Karn aren’t your typical minions of the Empire. The Andor antagonists are fierce and nuanced, two characters that at once read as villains and regular people making dangerous decisions in the quest for power. And together, they could be a potent force to track down Cassian Andor and the burgeoning rebellion. […]
5 Spine-Tingling Sith Moments
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for all things creepy! While it’s true that Star Wars features moments of heroism, leadership, bravery, and swashbuckling fun, it’s also a great place to go for a good scare. Since fear is the path to the dark side and it’s Halloween, let’s put the spotlight on those […]
Star Wars Inside Intel: The Ascendant
Star Wars Inside Intel is a StarWars.com feature where Lucasfilm’s Emily Shkoukani, whose job is to know as much about a galaxy far, far away as possible, explores obscure facts about Star Wars lore and continuity. In this creepy installment for Halloween season, Emily takes a look at a mysterious cult of Force worshippers… First […]
From a Certain Point of View: Who is the Scariest Servant of the Dark Side?
One of the great things about Star Wars is that it inspires endless debates and opinions on a wide array of topics. Best bounty hunter? Most powerful Jedi? Does Salacious Crumb have the best haircut in the saga? In that spirit, StarWars.com presents From a Certain Point of View: a series of point-counterpoints on some of the biggest — and most […]
The Darker Side: An Exploration of the Occult in Star Wars
Occult fans gather, because Star Wars is making its mark on all things creepy, scary, and unexplainable. Over the past couple of years, occultism — mystical or magical beliefs and phenomena that have no explanation — has been growing exponentially in the galaxy far, far away. From haunted cities and fanatic cults to ominous creatures, […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: To Train or Not to Train?
Just because one is strong with the Force, does it mean they should be trained as a Jedi? In Star Wars Insider #214, hitting newsstands and digital this week, writer Richard Dinnick tries to answer this question in his thought-provoking piece, “To Train or Not to Train?” Check out an exclusive excerpt of the feature below, […]
Quiz: What Percent Leia Are You?
Leia Organa isn’t your typical princess. The adopted daughter of the Royal House of Alderaan was born of the Skywalker dynasty, earned a seat in the Galactic Senate by the age of 19, and proved her mettle as a freedom fighter with the Rebel Alliance, pushing forward to victory even in the face of tremendous […]