This is the new droid you’re looking for. KP-1 — an astromech consisting of three distinct, modular sections that form a cone shape — made his debut in Obi-Wan Kenobi Part V. Only he wasn’t created by the Lucasfilm Art Department. He doesn’t come from the comics or another form of media. And he’s not […]
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What is Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server?
Run open-source databases in the cloud while Microsoft does the work for you.
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Jump to Lightspeed with Road Squadron
“Punch it!” What would Star Wars be without the vehicles that transport our heroes and villains across the stars? From iconic ships like the Millennium Falcon to fan favorites like the Ghost, Star Wars is full of memorable vehicles, many becoming beloved characters unto themselves. And the same is true for vehicles from a galaxy […]
Viva Goals helps teams align around priorities and helps management communicate
Remote and hybrid work makes it more important than ever to track what people are getting done rather than the hours they work: Microsoft’s new tool for setting and tracking goals might help
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Microsoft’s Viva Sales uses AI to make CRM smart and collaborative
Jumping between different applications can get in the way of getting actual work done, so Microsoft’s Viva Sales tries to take customer data back and forth for you.
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How to Use Microsoft Word for Free
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The Story Behind Lucasfilm and Volkswagen’s Fantastic Obi-Wan Kenobi-Inspired Vehicles
Doug Chiang couldn’t pass it up. In early 2022, Lucasfilm and Volkswagen agreed to collaborate on designing two vehicles inspired by Obi-Wan Kenobi, streaming now on Disney+. For Chiang — designer of the podracer, U-wing, and near countless other iconic Star Wars vehicles — it was a rare opportunity to combine two passions. “I got […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: The Art of Set Decorating with “Miles of Junk”
Roger Christian was one of the first people hired to work on Star Wars. As set decorator for the movie, it was his task to transform George Lucas’ idea of a lived-in galaxy into something real, tangible, and filmable. His efforts earned him an Academy Award, sharing the Best Production Design Oscar with John Barry, […]
SWCA 2022: 5 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets and Details of The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett
The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett have told stories that dovetail into each other. They’re at times emotional, frightening, and thrilling — but also, dazzling in their presentation. In an engrossing panel at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022, featuring Janet Lewin (senior vice president, general manager, Industrial Light & Magic), Matthew Wood (supervising sound editor), […]
SWCA 2022: 8 Things We Learned from the Marvel Star Wars Comics Panel
It’s been seven years since Marvel relaunched its take on Star Wars comics and the stories there are still going strong. Moderated by Marvel editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski, Star Wars Marvel comic book writers Rodney Barnes, Chris Cantwell, Jody Houser, Ethan Sacks, Cavan Scott, Charles Soule, and Alyssa Wong took to the stage during Star Wars […]