On Star Wars Day, there are countless ways to celebrate the Star Wars fan community and the the saga that unites us. This May the 4th, we asked some of our StarWars.com contributors to share their favorite Star Wars memories. Although each one is unique, it always comes back to one thing: our love for […]
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May the 4th Be With You: A Cultural History
Like anything that emerges from the collective passion of a group of people, the Star Wars fan holiday on May the 4th each year has no single point of origin. It has no official commencement year, no formal dedication. It is a grassroots phenomenon that now transcends the English language pun that inspired it. Around […]
Say “Hello There” to These Obi-Wan Kenobi Cupcakes for Star Wars Day
May the 4th is a day to commemorate and appreciate all things Star Wars. This Star Wars Day, you can celebrate one of the saga’s most beloved characters — and his beard — with this recipe for Obi-Wan Kenobi cupcakes. A fragrant and fluffy cinnamon-vanilla cupcake provides the base for a light, sweet frosting, used to […]
See a Legend’s Early Days in Marvel’s Star Wars: Obi-Wan #1 – Exclusive Preview
Every saga has a beginning. And an end. Obi-Wan Kenobi, among the most legendary of all Jedi, has been waiting on Tatooine. Waiting for a last hope to rise and save the galaxy from the Empire — and to face his fate. In StarWars.com’s exclusive first look at Marvel’s eagerly-anticipated Star Wars: Obi-Wan #1, the kickoff […]
In Vera Bradley’s New Star Wars Collection, Princess Leia Takes on the Empire
A bag from Vera Bradley is instantly recognizable: striking patterns and bold colors that are often paired with quilted fabric that’s as soft as it is stylish. Add iconic Star Wars imagery into the mix, and you have a brand-new Vera Bradley collection that’s a must-have for May the 4th. In the Star Wars | […]
Marvel Unleashes the Cover for Krrsantan: Star Wars Tales #1 – Exclusive Reveal
Krrsantan racing toward you? It’s probably the last thing you’d want to see — unless it’s on the cover of a comic book. Marvel is celebrating the Wookiee bounty hunter — who recently made his live-action debut in The Book of Boba Fett — with Krrsantan: Star Wars Tales #1, a new collection of his greatest […]
Lucasfilm, ILM, and Skywalker Sound Claim Six Clio Awards
Lucasfilm, ILM, and Skywalker Sound have been awarded six prestigious 2021 Clio Awards for sizzles, shorts, or featurettes released in 2020. Lucasfilm’s Video Production team won a Bronze in the category of Theatrical: Brand & Film Identity for their “Celebrating May the 4th in a Galaxy Far, Far Away” sizzle reel from last year’s Star Wars Day […]
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: 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 […]
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 — […]