Battle droids surround vastly outnumbered Jedi in the Geonosis arena. The secret Sith Lord Count Dooku watches from above, demanding surrender. There is little hope for the guardians of peace and justice. Until a swarm of Republic gunships show up, that is, filled with clone troopers, laying waste to countless battle droids, and even giving […]
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The Mandalorian Receives 24 Emmy Award Nominations
The Mandalorian’s second season was honored with 24 nominations in the 73rd Emmy Awards, it was announced today. The Disney+ Original Series, created by Jon Favreau, is a contender for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon), and Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Jon Favreau, “Chapter 9: […]
Special Episode of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Explores Luke Skywalker’s Return in Season 2 Finale
The Mandalorian // JULY 13, 2021 “Making of the Season 2 Finale” premieres August 25 exclusively on Disney+. In last year’s Season 2 finale of The Mandalorian, the appearance of a young Luke Skywalker was one of the biggest reveals and best-kept secrets of the acclaimed show thus far. Reaction to the episode was emotionally-charged […]
Vernestra and Reath Spar in Star Wars: The High Republic: Out of the Shadows – Exclusive Excerpt
Reath Silas and Vernestra Rwoh are struggling with some very relatable teen problems in the next book from Star Wars: The High Republic, Out of the Shadows by Justina Ireland, out later this month. The two young Jedi knights are worried about changes in the galaxy and living up to expectations, while also continuing to […]
A Mysterious Former Sith Wanders the Galaxy in Ronin, the Upcoming Star Wars: Visions Novel – Exclusive Reveal
Forget what you know about Jedi and Sith. Star Wars: Visions, coming to Disney+ this September, will feature a collection of animated Original Short Films created by some of the world’s biggest anime studios. Each story promises to be a unique take on the galaxy far, far away, including new interpretations and remixes of Star […]
Dr. Squatch Unleashes the Full Power of Star Wars Soap – Exclusive
Merchandise // JULY 7, 2021 Josh Friedman, chief marketing officer of Dr. Squatch, on a new collection of soap that draws inspiration from the galaxy far, far away. Dr. Squatch is adding a new ingredient to its natural soap: a touch of Star Wars. “Our brand aims to reinvent how guys approach the shower experience,” […]
Embattled $10 billion JEDI cloud contract canceled by US Department of Defense
It wasn’t a good day for Microsoft Azure as the Department of Defense canceled its bitterly contested $10 billion JEDI contract. Amazon and Microsoft had fought for it.
StarWars.com Fan Spotlight: Holly
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. Holly Griffith set her sights on the stars when she was a little girl. Growing up in the 1980s, Star Wars was a huge part of her life […]
Anime Expo Lite: 20 Things We Learned from the Star Wars: Visions Panel
Anime and the Star Wars galaxy are (finally!) coming together. Star Wars: Visions, a new anthology of animated shorts celebrating Star Wars through the lens of some of the world’s best anime creators, is coming to Disney+. In a special panel today at Anime Expo Lite, Lucasfim pulled back the curtain on the series — […]
Unlimited Power! How Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith Will Take Fans to the Dark Side
“If one is to understand ‘the great mystery,’ one must study all its aspects. Not just the dogmatic, narrow view of the Jedi.” Palpatine’s words to Anakin Skywalker were key in bringing the noble hero to the dark side. Now it’s your turn. Insight Editions will unleash Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith — written […]