Teenage years can be tough for everyone. Even Obi-Wan Kenobi. Kiersten White’s upcoming Star Wars: Padawan follows the legendary hero when he was still very much a student, insecure about who he is and the Jedi he might become. Obi-Wan grows antsy under his master — Qui-Gon Jinn, who preaches patience and mediation — and […]
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Remembering Industrial Light & Magic Innovator Robert Blalack
One of the seminal figures in the establishment of Industrial Light & Magic, Robert Blalack passed away on February 2 at the age of 73. Everyone at Lucasfilm mourns his passing, and joins the industry in celebrating his contributions to the craft of visual effects and filmmaking. Our hearts go out to Mr. Blalack’s family […]
New LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Trailer and Launch Date Revealed
It’s all been building up to this. Lucasfilm Games announced today that the highly-anticipated LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will arrive April 5, 2022 — welcome news made even better by the debut of an extensive new trailer. Featuring the biggest look yet at the gameplay, worlds, and humor of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker […]
Celebrating Lynne Hale, Lucasfilm Legend
There are many Lucasfilm heroes, but not all of them wield lightsabers. Lynne Hale started at Lucasfilm over 35 years ago, the only publicity employee in the entire company at the time. Working directly with George Lucas, her first projects were Willow, Tucker, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Years later, when Star Wars […]
Who Will Survive Star Wars: The High Republic?
“Who will survive?” Ever since the release of the teaser poster for the next wave of books and comics in Star Wars: The High Republic, this question has been weighing on fans of the new era. But in classic Star Wars fashion, there must be a balance. Like Han Solo cracking a joke with a […]
With IG-11’s Transformation, Kuiil Gives a Masterclass in Patience
In the penultimate episode of Season 1 of The Mandalorian on Disney+, we are re-introduced to IG-11, the assassin droid with a penchant for blowing things up (including himself, if he gets captured). The dangerous bounty hunter was blasted by Din Djarin in the first episode of the series, since IG-11 posed a real threat to […]
The Growing Galaxy of Adult LEGO Star Wars Fans
Inside my office you’ll find an Imperial probe droid, Rey’s speeder, and Anakin Skywalker’s podracer. And they’re all made out of LEGO bricks. See, I’m an AFOL — short for Adult Fan of LEGO, in community speak. But this is a relatively new development. In recent years, the LEGO Group has been releasing more and […]
On the Comlink: Celebrating the Scary Side of Star Wars
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 Halloween, Kristin Baver, Dan Brooks, James Floyd, and Jennifer Landa talk about their favorite frightening moments, how their fears have changed over the years of watching Star Wars, […]
4 Reasons Salacious Crumb is Scarier Than You Might Think
Characters + Histories // OCTOBER 27, 2021 Jabba’s right hand Kowakian monkey-lizard is not to be underestimated. Being a Kowakian monkey-lizard means you don’t get much respect. But judge this creature by its size, you must not. Especially one that goes by the name of Salacious B. Crumb. It might seem odd to label Salacious […]
10 Video Game Series That Deserve to Be Resurrected
From Legacy of Kain to Silent Hill, these franchises were killed off too soon.