Characters + Histories // MAY 24, 2021 Learn the story behind the mysterious statues decorating the office of Chancellor Palpatine. Star Wars Inside Intel is a StarWars.com feature where Lucasfilm Story Group member Emily Shkoukani, whose job is to know as much about a galaxy far, far away as possible, explores obscure facts about Star […]
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“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 […]
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 Dates Changing
Star Wars Celebration // MAY 12, 2021 Lucasfilm’s official Star Wars fan event will arrive early. The dates for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim are moving up from August 18-21, 2022, to May 26-29, 2022. We can’t wait to welcome fans back safely. Current ticket holders that wish to keep their existing tickets will have their […]
Star Wars Inside Intel: Lightsabers
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 […]
Check Out All of Marvel’s Star Wars Pride Month Covers – Exclusive
Books + Comics // MAY 7, 2021 This June, the House of Ideas and Lucasfilm will celebrate the LGBTQ+ characters of the galaxy far, far away. As announced in March, Marvel and Lucasfilm will mark Pride Month in June with a powerful series of variant covers honoring the LGBTQ+ characters of Star Wars. The art […]
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 — […]
10 Essential Star Wars Behind-the-Scenes Features on Disney+
Star Wars is magic. We don’t mean just on-screen, although the galaxy far, far away is certainly a mystical place. But the filmmakers who have told the stories of Star Wars for the last four decades make just as much magic in the real world bringing their visions to life. Star Wars has been changing […]
Get Ready for the Premiere of Star Wars: The Bad Batch with New Character Posters!
The Bad Batch // MAY 3, 2021 Meet Clone Force 99…and their new friend. StarWars.com Team Some top-secret Star Wars: The Bad Batch posters have been declassified. In celebration of the upcoming debut of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, the new Star Wars animated Original Series coming to Disney+ on May the 4th, Lucasfilm and The […]