You know that laugh. Decades before computer technology would enable filmmakers to render incredible creatures and aliens in photorealistic detail, a much more nuts-and-bolts approach was the order of the day. Beneath the 2,000 pounds of latex, wires, fiberglass, and gaffer tape that were required to make Jabba the Hutt a living, breathing, drooling screen […]
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StarWars.com Fan Spotlight: Graham Hoete and His Amazing Carving of Boba Fett’s Helmet
It almost didn’t happen. Graham Hoete, a.k.a. multi-disciplinary Māori artist Mr G, had shifted his schedule to work on a dream commission: a wooden carving of Boba Fett’s iconic helmet. He crunched and finished the piece on time, always with the goal of presenting it to Temuera Morrison — the Māori actor, and one of […]
Collectibles in a Can: Star Wars Gets the Funko SODA Treatment
When Seth Watkins, creative director at Funko, develops a new design style for a collectibles line, he almost always starts with Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, and Chewbacca. Even if those characters aren’t on the release slate. “They each present very different challenges: facial likeness, hands and clothing, hard surfaces and details, and how to stylize […]
The Armorer Unmasked: Actor Emily Swallow Talks Her Return on The Book of Boba Fett
As the Armorer in The Mandalorian, Emily Swallow portrays a character on par with other great Star Wars peacekeepers, sages, teachers, and wise clan elders. Like Yoda passing on his knowledge of the Force to countless classes of younglings, the Armorer oversees the Mandalorian culture. She forges the armor to protect her covert, teaches followers […]
Star Wars Insider to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones with “Galactic Tales”
The second installment of the prequel trilogy turns 20 this year, and Star Wars Insider is hosting something of a class reunion. Kicking off with issue 209, which hits US newsstands on March 15, Star Wars Insider will mark the milestone 20th anniversary of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones with “Galactic Tales”: four original works […]
Kiersten White on Telling a Tale of Young Obi-Wan in Star Wars: Padawan
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 […]
“Point of View Expands Cinema”: A Conversation with Rick Famuyiwa for Black History Month
Director Rick Famuyiwa is no stranger to storytelling. Bursting onto the scene with his first feature film The Wood in 2000, Famuyiwa has become a fixture in the galaxy far far away with his contributions to The Mandalorian, directing three episodes of the Disney+ series: “Chapter 2: The Child,” “Chapter 6: The Prisoner,” and “Chapter 15: […]
Judge the Star Wars X Girls Crew Collection By Its Size, Do You?
A glittering Death Star dangles from a delicate chain. The symbol of the underground Rebel Alliance shines bright for everyone to see. The two pieces, symbolic of the Empire’s rule and the freedom fighters who opposed the regime, are part of an eye-catching Star Wars jewelry collaboration from Girls Crew that highlights and celebrates the saga’s […]
Star Wars: The Old Republic Celebrates 10 Years with Legacy of Sith Expansion and Stunning New Trailer
Like a parent who can’t believe how much their child has grown, even Charles Boyd seems surprised that Star Wars: The Old Republic is turning 10. Creative director of the MMPORG, he’s been with developer BioWare for 15 years and worked on the game throughout its lifespan. “It’s incredible,” he tells StarWars.com. “I’ll compare it […]
You’re Invited to Han and Leia’s Wedding in Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel – Exclusive Reveal
We’ve seen the courtship of Princess Leia unfold on screen. Now, a new book cordially invites fans to attend the wedding of Leia Organa and Han Solo. This Valentine’s Day, StarWars.com is thrilled to reveal Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel, a new novel from author Beth Revis arriving this summer. Set just after […]