Spoiler warning: This article discusses characters from Obi-Wan Kenobi, now streaming on Disney+. The unofficial theme of Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 seems to be “Hello there.” And this year’s highly-anticipated Hasbro Star Wars panel kept the theme going, introducing fans to fresh spins on classic characters and a wave of new products inspired by […]
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‘How Are They Weapons? That’s Only a Flashlight!’
During the protests in Hong Kong, young people carried laser pointers, umbrellas, and plastic ties—objects that sometimes led to their arrest, and years of legal limbo.
10 of Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Greatest Moments (So Far)
Obi-Wan Kenobi is the embodiment of the Jedi. Mindful, selfless, and committed to protecting the innocent, Obi-Wan fights with grace. Much of what is known about the Force both in the galaxy far, far away and in our own comes from his wisdom. His counsel helps heroes of two eras, and the war against the […]
What to Bring to Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 is almost here. But even if you’re a Celebration or convention veteran, knowing what to bring with you is always important. Anaheim will be my eleventh Star Wars Celebration, and even I sometimes forget to pack something for when I travel to the biggest gathering of galactic fans. (One time […]
Clones at 20 | Rob Coleman on Bringing Yoda, Dexter Jettster, and More to Digital Life
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. On July 14, 1999, Rob Coleman attended the London premiere of the first Star Wars prequel, The Phantom Menace, before heading to an after […]
Clones at 20 | Concept Artist Roel Robles on the Design Origins of Count Dooku’s Unique Lightsaber Hilt
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. Movie audiences first met the villainous Count Dooku (Christopher Lee) 20 years ago in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. This Jedi-turned-Sith was not […]
StarWars.com Fan Spotlight: Welcome to Johna and Maria’s Geeky Bubble
StarWars.com is shining a light on those who truly give the saga its power: the fans. In the StarWars.com Fan Spotlight, we’re honored to tell their stories. Star Wars is about family. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better example of this in our own galaxy than the charming mother and daughter hosts of the […]
Luke Skywalker Fights to Survive Exegol in Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith – Exclusive Excerpt
It’s like something from a dream. Jedi Master Luke Skywalker is haunted by visions of the dark side, foretelling an ominous secret growing somewhere in the depths of space, on a dead world called Exegol. The disturbance in the Force is undeniable and Luke’s worst fears are confirmed when his old friend Lando Calrissian comes […]
The Enduring Danger of Russia’s Cluster Bombs in Ukraine
A brief history and the ramifications of cluster bombs, history’s most indiscriminate weapon.