Trust me, a surprised “Oh!” isn’t what you want to hear when the ultrasound technician scans your wife’s pregnant belly. My wife and I exchanged concerned glances and then quickly looked at the technician. With a smile, she added: “There are two heartbeats.” Stupefied, I asked, “How can a baby have two hearts?” “No,” she […]
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StarWars.com Fan Spotlight: Rachel
Fans + Community // JUNE 3, 2021 Meet the creative cosplayer who takes Star Wars costumes to a whole other galaxy. 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. Like many of us, Rachel Maksy became […]
“There is a Strength in Asian Culture”: A Conversation with Lucasfilm Legend Doug Chiang
Doug Chiang is a name familiar to fans of the Star Wars galaxy. Personally selected by George Lucas, his influence as the head of the Lucasfilm art department during the production of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Attack of the Clones is legendary. Now as vice president and executive creative director at […]
Meet the Artists Behind Disney+’s Stunning Star Wars Day Art
Fan art has been part of the Star Wars story for decades. It’s how many, no matter where they’re from or when they discovered Star Wars, express their love of the saga. And in celebration of Star Wars Day, Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company are honoring the tradition of Star Wars fan art with something of a digital exhibit […]
Happy Star Wars Day!
Star Wars Day // MAY 4, 2021 May the 4th be with you. StarWars.com Team Happy Star Wars Day to all fans of a galaxy far, far away! Whether you’re watching the first episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch on Disney+, marathoning the movies, cooking a Star Wars recipe, or just wearing your favorite Star […]
StarWars.com Fan Spotlight: Momo Naberrie
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, […]
Disney+ to Celebrate Star Wars Day with Fan Art Takeover
Disney+ // APRIL 30, 2021 Get a first look at one of many stunning pieces coming in honor of May the 4th! StarWars.com Team The Force — and fandom — will be strong with Disney+ this Star Wars Day. In celebration of the galaxy’s greatest fan holiday, Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company have commissioned […]
Get Ready for the LEGO Star Wars Minifigure Madness Tournament!
Events // MARCH 18, 2021 Vote for your favorite heroes and villains of a galaxy far, far away. StarWars.com Team Who’s the greatest LEGO Star Wars minifigure? You can help decide! The LEGO Star Wars 2021 Minifigure Madness Tournament kicks off Friday, March 19, on @LEGO_Group’s Twitter page, where you can vote for your favorite heroes […]
“The Potential of Finn”: Mel Milton on His Black History Month Portrait
Characters + Histories // FEBRUARY 26, 2021 The Utah-based artist tells StarWars.com about his experience and why black representation matters. There is hope in Finn’s eyes. The stormtrooper who escaped from the First Order and went on a secret mission for his friend, Poe Dameron, has become a full-fledged hero of the Resistance. And it’s […]
Meet the Most Impressive Winners of the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Contest
Yoda Claus using the Force to decorate the Christmas tree. Ahsoka Tano and Aayla Secura roasting marshmallows on Jabba’s sail barge. Darth Vader building a snowman in the Ewok village. These vignettes are from the minds of talented Star Wars fans that marvelously brought their ideas to life in LEGO® brick form. Last December, Star […]