If a hall of fame of galactic heroes were ever built, a slew of familiar names would be found. Luke Skywalker and his sister, Leia Organa; their father, the legendary Anakin Skywalker, and his master, Obi-Wan Kenobi; Jedi Knights from ages past including Avar Kriss, Stellan Gios, and Elzar Mann; and numerous others, whose heroic adventures would […]
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Quiz: Which Rogue One Character Are You?
Starting tonight, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story returns to IMAX theaters. To celebrate — and study up before we’re reunited with Cassian in Andor, the new Original Series streaming on Disney+ beginning September 21 — we’re revisiting our favorite characters from the rag-tag group of freedom fighters set on stealing the Death Star plans. Have you ever […]
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 […]
From a Certain Point of View: Would You Rather Serve LEGO or Live-Action Palpatine?
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 […]
Han and Leia Reckon with New Truths in Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel – Exclusive Excerpt
With the end of the Empire came new beginnings for the galaxy and those who worked so hard to set it free. For Han Solo and Leia Organa, it was a future they would explore together, good and bad. In StarWars.com’s latest exclusive excerpt from Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel, the new novel by Beth […]
Ships of the Galaxy: The Millennium Falcon
In Ships of the Galaxy, StarWars.com celebrates all the different kinds of craft across the saga. Strap in, punch it, and join us for the ride. Time for another Star Wars pop quiz! What ship has been called the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy, was instrumental in the destruction of both Death Stars, and […]
25 of the Best Quotes from Obi-Wan Kenobi
Spoiler warning: This article contains major spoilers from Obi-Wan Kenobi. The epic Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi gave Star Wars fans a close-up look at the dark times, when the Empire was at its height. The story took the weary Jedi Master on a perilous adventure across the stars to save a young princess. Along the way Obi-Wan […]
Inside the Lucasfilm Archive: An Elegant Weapon and Other Jedi Artifacts from the Obi-Wan Kenobi Limited Series
Through the props and costumes of Star Wars, we find a tangible link to connect with the characters from a galaxy far, far away and the stories they inhabit. Inside the Lucasfilm Archive, take a closer look at these artifacts and the stories behind their design. Obi-Wan Kenobi is a man who cannot escape his past. In […]
Light & Magic Trailer, Official Poster Debut
The Death Star trench run, a morphing T-1000, and the Avengers saving New York from an invading alien army. These moments of movie magic all came to be thanks to Industrial Light & Magic, the legendary visual effects studio founded by George Lucas. Its story will finally be told, and we now have our first […]
The Lessons of Fatherhood in Star Wars
The Force is definitely with me. As a father of three boys, I’ve celebrated the story of Star Wars in so many ways, enjoying the thrills and adventure together, while also reflecting upon the many lessons of the saga — including many examples of what it means to be a dad. As Father’s Day approaches, here are […]