During the time of the High Republic, Starlight Beacon serves as a symbol of peace and prosperity. The shining space station is home to Jedi Knights, dignitaries, technicians, and explorers of the Outer Rim frontier. This pillar of the High Republic is so strong it can hold up even the heaviest weight: your Star Wars […]
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SWCA 2022: 6 Highlights from the Star Wars: Visions Panel
Lucasfilm brought some surprises to Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022, as they revisited the making of Star Wars: Visions. The nine-episode Star Wars anime anthology series on Disney+ took the galaxy far, far away to a whole new place in 2021. The team was brought together to talk about the experience in the “A Look Back at Star […]
SWCA 2022: 5 Creative Lessons Behind the Making of Star Tours
It’s been 35 years since Captain Rex first attempted to fly a Starspeeder 3000 to the forest moon of Endor, and this week creatives from both Lucasfilm and Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) gathered at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 to discuss the ongoing legacy of the beloved Disney Parks attraction, Star Tours. After an introduction from Mark Vargo, […]
SWCA 2022: Fans Share the Joy of Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022
Star Wars Celebration is named “celebration” for a reason. Fans of the galaxy far, far away come from all over the world to share in the joy and community of Star Wars. There’s always something exciting to see, new friends to make, and screams of delight echoing across the show floor. And that was the […]
SWCA 2022: Meet Marietta Ivanova, the Cosplay Competition Winner Who Brought a Geonosian to Life
From a towering General Grievous to kid-sized members of the Bad Batch, cosplayers of all shapes and sizes wowed the crowd at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022. They came from around the world, including Brazil, Peru, the United States, and more, to show off months of hard work to an energetic audience. Judges Steve Sansweet […]
SWCA 2022: 5 Highlights from ILMxLAB’s Making of Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge Panel
ILMxLAB is taking you behind the scenes of Batuu! At Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022, moderator Holly Frey led a panel of ILMxLAB and Lucasfilm luminaries as they discussed the making of Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge. Actor Matthew Wood, executive producer Mark S. Miller, producer Alyssa Finley, writer Ross Beeley, and manager of quality […]
SWCA 2022: 6 Things We Learned from the Lucasfilm Publishing Fiction Panel
The future of the galaxy far, far away in novels, comics, and more is brighter than Tatooine’s twin suns! Lucasfilm Publishing creative director Michael Siglain helmed the “Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories From a Galaxy Far, Far Away” panel at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022, bringing fans a look at what’s ahead in novels, comics, and more. He was […]
Obi-101: Everything You Need to Know About Obi-Wan Kenobi
There’s more to Obi-Wan Kenobi than you might think. We’re all familiar with the wise hermit from the Dune Sea who comes to Luke Skywalker’s rescue. But how much do you know about Obi-Wan’s life before the dark times? Reacquaint yourself — or learn something new! — about the life of the venerable Jedi Master […]
“Imagine Yourself Doing Impossible Things”: A Conversation with Kelly Marie Tran for AANHPI Heritage Month
Growing up as a child of immigrants, a career in entertainment seemed impossible for Kelly Marie Tran. But with the hardworking ethics of her parents to guide her, she attained the dream she always wanted. And in 2017, Kelly Marie Tran became a part of the galaxy far, far away when she made her debut […]
Clones at 20 | Costume Designer Trisha Biggar Reflects on Her Most Challenging Film
The middle chapter of the prequel trilogy, Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, arrived May 16, 2002. To celebrate the movie’s 20th anniversary, StarWars.com presents Clones at 20, a special series of interviews, editorials, and more. Costume designer Trisha Biggar joined the production staff defining the look of the Star Wars prequel films in 1997 with an affinity for history […]