The Bad Batch // JULY 29, 2021 The leader of the Bad Batch is much more than his skillset. Star Wars: The Bad Batch, now streaming on Disney+, is this wonderful hybrid of what we love about Star Wars. It’s got epic action sequences, thrilling adventures, and enduring characters that begin to peel back the layers […]
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Star Wars Inside Intel: Religions of the Force
Star Wars Inside Intel is a StarWars.com feature where Lucasfilm Story Group member 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 installment, Emily explores the various religions of the Force… When Star Wars: A New […]
What is Operation: Cinder?
If you saw the Season Two episode of The Mandalorian, “Chapter 15: The Believer,” you might recall mention of something called Operation: Cinder. While it’s something that quite clearly had an impact on Migs Mayfeld, it’s possible you may not have known just what Operation: Cinder was (except that it was obviously very, very bad!) […]
8 Star Wars Characters to Celebrate Pride Month
Star Wars is for everyone, and that means the worlds we explore are inclusive and diverse places to visit. Although there’s still work to be done to create more high-profile stories of people of all gender identities and expressions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and backgrounds in the galaxy far, far away, to celebrate this Pride Month […]
Star Wars Inside Intel: Clone Armor
Star Wars Inside Intel is a StarWars.com feature where Lucasfilm Story Group member 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 installment, Emily explores the evolution of clone armor… “You fought in the Clone Wars?” […]
The Personal Impact of Doctor Aphra
I’ve been a Star Wars fan since before I can even remember, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that I truly felt seen by the galaxy that I loved so much. And that was due in great part to Doctor Aphra. Everyone comes to Star Wars through different avenues and everyone stays for […]
Star Wars Inside Intel: Hyperspace
Characters + Histories // JUNE 8, 2021 Want to learn more about lightspeed travel in the galaxy far, far away? Punch it! Star Wars Inside Intel is a StarWars.com feature where Lucasfilm Story Group member Emily Shkoukani, whose job is to know as much about a galaxy far, far away as possible, explores obscure facts […]
Star Wars Inside Intel: The Four Sages of Dwartii
Characters + Histories // MAY 24, 2021 Learn the story behind the mysterious statues decorating the office of Chancellor Palpatine. Star Wars Inside Intel is a StarWars.com feature where Lucasfilm Story Group member Emily Shkoukani, whose job is to know as much about a galaxy far, far away as possible, explores obscure facts about Star […]
Get All the Intel on the Client and Doctor Pershing in The Mandalorian: Guide to Season One – Exclusive Excerpt
Books + Comics // MAY 20, 2021 Delve further into the stories of The Mandalorian‘s mysterious ex-Imperials. They were the first faces of villainy we met in The Mandalorian. And a new release from the makers of Star Wars Insider tells their story — and much more. The Mandalorian: Guide to Season One, available now, looks back at […]
Star Wars Inside Intel: Lightsabers
Lightsabers have mesmerized audiences since 1977, and have been a staple in Star Wars for just as long. Who didn’t, at one point in their life, make “wrrr” sounds as they played with a broom, paper towel roll, or anything remotely close to resembling a lightsaber? Let’s dive in and discover all we can about […]