It took 16 years to get an answer, but Manuelito Wheeler never gave up hope. In 1996, Wheeler worked as the creative director at the Herd Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. His wife, Jennifer, had experience teaching the Navajo language from the elementary school level all the way up to university; she also held a PhD […]
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Get Up to Speed on Star Wars: The High Republic
Centuries before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, the galaxy thrives in an era of prosperity. The High Republic is a time when the Jedi Knights are out in the galaxy in full force, fulfilling their duties as guardians of peace and justice. Readers were introduced to this never-before-seen period of the galaxy’s history […]
Can Science Fiction Help Solve Our Biggest Problems?
This week, we hear from the acclaimed novelist Neal Stephenson about climate change, the metaverse, and the role fictional stories can play in shaping our future.
It’s Officially Life Day with New shopDisney Collection
Collecting // NOVEMBER 15, 2021 Celebrate the Wookiee holiday with Chewbacca in a red robe, glowing orbs, and more! StarWars.com Team The holidays are almost here. A time to honor family and find joy. We’re talking, of course, about Life Day! The celebration of Wookiee culture, values, and galactic harmony is on November 17, and today […]
The Growing Galaxy of Adult LEGO Star Wars Fans
Inside my office you’ll find an Imperial probe droid, Rey’s speeder, and Anakin Skywalker’s podracer. And they’re all made out of LEGO bricks. See, I’m an AFOL — short for Adult Fan of LEGO, in community speak. But this is a relatively new development. In recent years, the LEGO Group has been releasing more and […]
The Best Tea Accessories for Sipping Steamy Beverages
Making tea can be a simple as dropping a bag in a cup. But if you want to elevate your tea experience, try a few of our favorite handy gadgets.
Whip, Whip, Stir: Creating The Life Day Cookbook
For the past six years I’ve had the joy and honor of creating all of the StarWars.com recipes that families can use to share their love of Star Wars. One hundred and twenty plus recipes later, I still love when people tag me on social media so I can see their interpretations. Part of the […]
On the Comlink: Celebrating the Scary Side of Star Wars
On the Comlink is a feature in which StarWars.com writers hop on a call (virtual or old fashioned) and discuss a specific Star Wars topic. In this installment to celebrate Halloween, Kristin Baver, Dan Brooks, James Floyd, and Jennifer Landa talk about their favorite frightening moments, how their fears have changed over the years of watching Star Wars, […]
Why Bor Gullet Freaks Me Out More Than Anything Else in Star Wars
“The thing in the shadows repelled him, offended him on a level too intimate for words.” — Rogue One: A Star Wars Story novelization by Alexander Freed In a galaxy filled with strange and unusual creatures, Bor Gullet stands out (slithers out?) as the creepiest. Star Wars certainly has its share of creatures that go bump […]
How to Find a Halloween Costume in Another Bizarre Year
Should you match your mask? Can you thrift online? Here are our tips for buying or making costumes, including adaptable and accessible ones.