StarWars.com is shining a light on those who truly give the saga its power: the fans. In the StarWars.com Fan Spotlight, we’re honored to tell their stories. There is something empowering about Padmé Amidala. On screen, the character embodies an independent woman willing to fight for her ideals and provide a voice for the voiceless, […]
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The Child from Star Wars: The Mandalorian will be ready to greet you after a day spent frolicking in the waves with this deluxe beach towel. Shaped like the one affectionately called ”baby Yoda” in his hover pram, this plush towel is simply to-dry-for!
How Disney Cruise Line’s “Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge” Will Take Fans Around the Galaxy
Danny Handke was an ‘80s kid. As such, he grew up watching the original Star Wars trilogy on VHS. And he liked it well enough. But it would take a little more time, and something beyond watching the movies on a small TV for the galaxy far, far away to truly take hold. “It wasn’t […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: Timothy Zahn Talks 30 Years of Thrawn
Books + Comics // APRIL 26, 2021 Read an exclusive excerpt from an interview with the author and creator of the cunning Grand Admiral. In May of 1991, Timothy Zahn’s novel Star Wars: Heir to the Empire premiered at the top of The New York Times bestseller list. Set five years after Star Wars: Return […]
Hasbro Star Wars Fan Fest Reveals A New Bad Batch Black Series Member and More
Collecting // APRIL 9, 2021 Plus, get details on new additions to The Vintage Collection and a helmet that allows you to jump into a simulation of the Battle of Yavin and the Battle of Hoth. With Tech reporting for duty, your collection of Hasbro’s The Black Series 6-inch scale figures celebrating the stars of […]
On the Comlink: The Legacy of Lucasfilm Animation
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 the new trailer for Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Dan Brooks, Kristin Baver, Amy Ratcliffe, and Lucas Seastrom talk about the legacy of Lucasfilm animation, from George […]
Myth and Poetry are Allies in the Force in The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem – Exclusive Reveal
Books + Comics // APRIL 1, 2021 Author and scholar Jack Mitchell explains how the epic poems of Homer and Virgil inspired a new twist on our modern Star Wars mythology. The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem, a new book by Jack Mitchell, owes its genesis to the unique combination of Mitchell’s scholarly […]
20 of the Star Wars Galaxy’s Greatest Droids
Whether they are your best buddy, healing you from a wampa attack, or a bounty hunter on your trail, droids have played important parts of nearly every Star Wars story. And since droids are so important to the galaxy far, far away, it’s always a good time to celebrate these versatile mechanical beings. As such, […]
Explore the Journey of Poe Dameron in Star Wars: The Age of Resistance – Exclusive Excerpt
From the opening scene of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, fans loved Poe Dameron. The hotshot pilot with a heart of gold, he was funny (“Who talks first?”), heroic, and would prove himself a loyal friend to those around him. Titan Publishing Group, makers of Star Wars Insider, will celebrate Poe and the entire sequel trilogy era […]
Quiz: Which Leia Organa Are You?
Quizzes + Polls // MARCH 5, 2021 Rebel princess, Hoth general, or something else? StarWars.com Team There’s no one in the galaxy quite like our favorite rebel princess. From senator who risked all to wise Resistance general, Leia Organa stands as one of the greatest heroines of Star Wars and an icon of cinema. In honor of […]