“We Could Start on the Ice Planet”: Learn How Hoth Came to Be in the Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary Special – Exclusive Excerpt

Books + Comics // JUNE 1, 2021 Go behind the scenes of Episode V’s frigid world of snow. “That’s it. The rebels are there.” Hoth, the iconic world of snow, ice, and wampas, made its debut in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back as the new home of the Rebel Alliance. The frigid planet would host one […]

My Favorite Scene: The Classic Clash in the Snow

In My Favorite Scene, StarWars.com invites special guest writers to discuss which one scene or moment in the saga resonates with them most. In this installment, Andy Weir, author of The Martian and the new Project Hail Mary, discusses why he loves the centerpiece action sequence from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Star Wars is a story of bravery, […]

On the Comlink: What Does Star Wars Mean to You?

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 Star Wars Day, Dan Brooks, Kristin Baver, Katie Barnes, Dustin Diehl, and Bria LaVorgna discuss how they first became Star Wars fans and what has kept them […]