While promoting Andor, series star Diego Luna was asked about his accent on ABC’s Soul of a Nation. “I love my accent,” Luna said, “and my accent, no one else can bring it.” Luna’s intentional use of his native Mexican inflection — particularly when he first played the role of Cassian Andor in 2016’s Rogue […]
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Andor Analyzed: 5 Highlights from Episode 3, “Reckoning”
The rebellion has begun! Andor is now streaming on Disney+, following the fan-favorite rebel in a tale set five years before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and we’re watching. Join StarWars.com every week for Andor Analyzed, in which we list the best moments from each episode. Spoiler warning: This article contains […]
Ukraine’s Cyberwar Chief Sounds Like He’s Winning
Yurii Shchyhol gives WIRED a rare interview about running the country’s Derzhspetszviazok and the state of the online conflict with Russia.
From a Certain Point of View: What’s Your Favorite Episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi?
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 […]
Saga Chronicles: Skywalker Sound’s Danielle Dupre and Jon Borland on Their Obi-Wan Kenobi Journey
Some of the greatest Star Wars stories are those from behind the scenes. In Saga Chronicles, Lucasfilm’s Lucas Seastrom tells those tales. In a remote village, Obi-Wan Kenobi and young Princess Leia seek refuge in a hideout used for smuggling Jedi. But Darth Vader and his fearsome Inquisitors are on their trail. Arriving at the […]
A Star Wars Tattoo Story
If the Jedi say that attachments are forbidden, then perhaps it’s against the Jedi Code to get a tattoo. Thankfully, in this case, I’m no Jedi. So, I sat down with seven-time licensed Lucasfilm tattoo artist, Mike Bianco, to get my very own Star Wars tattoo during Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022. Star Wars has […]
How to Use Your Smartphone to Cope With Hearing Loss
From live transcriptions to sound filtering, here’s how you can benefit from features on Android and Apple devices.
Shop the Galaxy’s Finest Star Wars Exclusives at SDCC 2022
The original pop culture fan convention is back in San Diego! We love the panels, the surprises, and the mini-museum displays of screen-used costumes. But if you’re heading to San Diego Comic-Con next week, chances are you’re also looking forward to picking up some convention exclusives. Just this morning, a beskar-covered version of a Hot […]
HasLab Looks to Bring Reva’s Lightsaber to Our Galaxy
The moment we see Inquisitor Reva ignite her red lightsaber and hear its ominous hum, it’s clear anything can and will happen. The Inquisitors provide chills and thrills in the Disney+ limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi (all episodes now streaming), which marks the first time we’ve seen these ruthless Jedi hunters in live-action. Now fans have […]
Compose Your Own ’80s Tunes With These Super-Portable Synths
These tiny, adorable, rechargeable, and affordable synths fit in a backpack and make you sound like a modern-day A-ha.