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“There Was No Handbook”: Lawrence Kasdan on ILM and Crafting Light & Magic
“Just think about it.” With this simple advice, Star Wars creator George Lucas inspired the special effects artists at Industrial Light & Magic to pioneer new techniques and make the impossible a reality. “One thing you never heard from them was ‘That’s impossible!’” Lawrence Kasdan, the director and executive producer of the new documentary series […]
The Best Lawn Games for Goofing Off in the Sun
From classics like cornhole to newer games like ladder toss, these are our favorite ways to play with friends and family.
The Creators of LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation On a Scarif-Centered Beach Bash
The creative team behind the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special and LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales had always hoped to make a trilogy of animated specials. And Director Ken Cunningham really hoped the third installment could fulfill his dreams of helming a rollicking musical. With the release of LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation today on […]
Spectacular Star Wars Sisters
Star Wars has always been about family. Just like the inhabitants of the galaxy, families come in all shapes and sizes. It might be a found family, like Rey Skywalker, Poe Dameron, and Finn, or siblings fighting together for a better tomorrow, like Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa. While sister pairs may be somewhat rare […]
What Is Google Play Pass? Should You Subscribe?
If you’re buying games or services for a family, this subscription service is worth a look. We break down the cost, features, and highlights.
Meet the Teams Building a Better Future with Star Wars: Force for Change
Disney, Lucasfilm, and FIRST® teamed up earlier this year to launch Build the Future powered by Star Wars: Force for Change; teams from around the world submitted their stories of science, technology, leadership, and perseverance to create a brighter future for everyone. StarWars.com is thrilled to highlight three out-of-this-galaxy teams from the campaign: Lunatecs from New […]
“We’re Enough”: An Ode to Owen and Beru
Roses are red Milk is blue The most underrated parents in Star Wars are Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru If you’re celebrating National Aunt and Uncle Day in the galaxy far, far away, there’s one pair that truly deserves all the accolades. That’s right: Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru! The humble moisture farmers never left […]
A Star Wars Tattoo Story
If the Jedi say that attachments are forbidden, then perhaps it’s against the Jedi Code to get a tattoo. Thankfully, in this case, I’m no Jedi. So, I sat down with seven-time licensed Lucasfilm tattoo artist, Mike Bianco, to get my very own Star Wars tattoo during Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022. Star Wars has […]
Inside the Lucasfilm Archive: A Brewing Rebellion in 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. Nods to previous Star Wars storytelling are scattered throughout the props […]