Lightsabers have mesmerized audiences since 1977, and have been a staple in Star Wars for just as long. Who didn’t, at one point in their life, make “wrrr” sounds as they played with a broom, paper towel roll, or anything remotely close to resembling a lightsaber? Let’s dive in and discover all we can about […]
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“The Force Awakens From Its Nap”: Behind-the-Scenes of the Surprise Star Wars Day Simpsons Short
At Jabba’s Hut Pre-School, Obi-Wan Kenobi masterfully slaps together peanut butter and jelly sandwiches while his former nemesis General Grievous is relegated to diaper duty. Misbehaving younglings are dealt with swiftly, dunked into carbonite and hung up for time out. Lando Calrissian has been made baron administrator of the Cloud City Nap Room. And in […]
On the Comlink: What Does Star Wars Mean to You?
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 Star Wars Day, Dan Brooks, Kristin Baver, Katie Barnes, Dustin Diehl, and Bria LaVorgna discuss how they first became Star Wars fans and what has kept them […]
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 […]
UPDATED: The Bad Batch Lead the Charge in New Star Wars Day Merchandise
Merchandise // MAY 4, 2021 The calvary has arrived with apparel, toys, and collectibles paying homage to Clone Force 99 and much more. To celebrate May the 4th, in addition to a galaxy of deals there’s a slew of new products available celebrating some of your favorite characters and eras. From Clone Force 99 — […]
From a Certain Point of View: What’s the Most Powerful Moment in the Sequel Trilogy?
One of the great things about Star Wars is that it inspires endless debates and opinions on a wide array of topics. Best bounty hunter? Most powerful Jedi? Does Salacious Crumb have the best haircut in the saga? In that spirit, StarWars.com presents From a Certain Point of View: a series of point-counterpoints on some of the biggest — and most […]
Leia Ignites Her Lightsaber in a Dreamlike New Print from Acme Archives – Exclusive Reveal
Poised and determined to continue the fight, Leia Organa stands among the snowcapped mountains, her regal cloaks billowing around her, a blue-bladed lightsaber at her side, ignited and ready for yet another battle. To quote Luke Skywalker, it’s “like something out of a dream.” Or perhaps, as your eyes glide beyond the horizon and the […]