When Funko and Lucasfilm chose to create a new Padmé Amidala Pop! bobblehead figure, only one question remained: which version of the fashionable queen-turned-senator? And as any prequel fan will tell you, it’s not an easy decision. “Padmé has some of the most iconic outfits in the Star Wars franchise, so it was challenging to choose just one of her many memorable […]
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Clones at 20 | R.A. Salvatore on Adapting Episode II

The middle chapter of the prequel trilogy, Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, arrived May 16, 2002. To celebrate the movie’s 20th anniversary, StarWars.com presents Clones at 20, a special series of interviews, editorials, and more. R.A. Salvatore — who prefers to be called Bob — has been an established fantasy writer for over three […]
Behind the Panels of Marvel’s Star Wars: Obi-Wan #1 – Exclusive

While Luke Skywalker initially bristled at the idea of joining Obi-Wan Kenobi on an adventure, artist Ario Anindito didn’t hesitate. The penciller of the first issue of Marvel’s new Star Wars: Obi-Wan miniseries, which kicks off today in celebration of May the 4th, Anindito replied with an instant yes when asked to join the project. “Obi-Wan […]
Check Out the Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 Panel Schedule

Stay on target…to plan your Star Wars Celebration Anaheim strategy. Today, StarWars.com proudly presents the Celebration Anaheim schedule for the Celebration, Galaxy, and Twin Suns stages, featuring panels, discussions, and more. It has all the intel you need to ensure that your Celebration experience will be long remembered. (To see what’s happening on the Fan, Podcast, […]
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 Panel Reservation Details

Heading to Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022? Here’s the intel you need on how to access the biggest panels, show store, exhibitor exclusives, and more. Star Wars Celebration, Lucasfilm, and ReedPop will once again offer two different digital systems that will make it easier than ever to experience Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022. Virtual panel selection will allow fans […]
Leica’s New Camera Puts Skill Back Into Focus
Shooting with Leica’s M11 digital rangefinder underscores how technology has all but removed human ability from the process of taking a picture.
We Review the Infinite Retouch Portrait Editing Plugin

Portrait retouching is a process that requires consistent, well-practiced technique and an efficient, well-organized workflow to produce professional results in a reasonable amount of time. In this review, we take a look at retoucher Pratik Naik’s Infinite Retouch Panel and how it can help you create better results in less time.
How to Create Better Photo Prints

I take photos to get them printed to either hang them in my apartment or sell them to customers. And while it’s important for me that those prints appear sharp and detailed, it’s crucial to get a correct representation of the colors and contrasts. To achieve this, a process called soft proofing should be used during print preparation whenever possible, and in this article, I show you how to do it.