It’s not typical that a major studio releases a tentpole film in which all the heroes die at the end. But then, Rogue One wasn’t a typical Star Wars movie. Released December 16, 2016, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story told the tale of how the rebels stole plans to the Death Star, leading directly into […]
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“It Shattered the World’s Perception”: The Story of the Navajo-Language Dub of Star Wars: A New Hope
It took 16 years to get an answer, but Manuelito Wheeler never gave up hope. In 1996, Wheeler worked as the creative director at the Herd Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. His wife, Jennifer, had experience teaching the Navajo language from the elementary school level all the way up to university; she also held a PhD […]
Thrass Meets the Future Grand Admiral in Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil – Exclusive Excerpt
Every beginning has an end. Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil arrives November 16, the final installment in Timothy Zahn’s Thrawn prequel trilogy, chronicling the rise of the legendary military strategist. The tale finds the Chiss Ascendancy slipping into war, with Thrawn forced to uncover dark secrets in order to save his new home. And […]
Fujifilm’s New Instax Printer Cranks Out Big, Glorious Photos
Fujifilm’s latest standalone smart printer uses their largest instant film for bigger, better prints.
How to create a dual-color circle in PowerPoint
To create a dual-color circle, you’ll need a few tricks up your sleeve because PowerPoint doesn’t have a semi-circle shape. Learn two ways to create semi-circles, so you can combine them.
Arturito and Me
I remember the exact moment. My mom looked at 12-year old me with a face that was equal parts disbelief and indifference. “No se llama Arturito?” she asked. “No, his name isn’t Arturito,” I responded. “It’s R2-D2.” Turns out my mom, like many Latin American parents of kids born in the ‘70s and ‘80s, thought everyone’s […]
Samsung’s Flagship 4K TV Dazzles in Bright Rooms
This 4K flagship is fantastic, even if you plan to watch with all the lights on.
The New Pixel Is Raising the Bar for Cheap Phones
This week, we talk about the Google Pixel 5A and how it’s changing our expectations of sub-$500 phones.
The Creators of Star Wars: The Bad Batch on Season 1’s Biggest Moments and What’s Next
Spoiler warning: This article discusses details and plot points from the entirety of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 1. Family is wonderful but it can be messy. That’s true in our lives and especially in the galaxy far, far away. Star Wars: The Bad Batch has explored that truth over the course of its emotional […]
“Nothing is the Same After This Book”: Justina Ireland on Out of the Shadows
The Republic and Jedi are scrambling after the Nihil’s brutal attack on the Republic Fair. With the Nihil asserting their dominance over the Frontier and proving they’re more than just a band of reckless marauders, sands are shifting in the galaxy. The new Young Adult novel Star Wars: The High Republic: Out of the Shadows, […]