In 1999, Jake Lloyd appeared as Anakin Skywalker in The Phantom Menace. Lloyd portrayed Anakin as a young boy facing adversity and rising to become a Jedi. After facing his own struggles in school, Lloyd left acting and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. These tragic developments run somewhat parallel to Anakin’s troubled character arc but …
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The Star Wars sequel trilogy has sparked much discussion and debate over the years, especially around the character of Rey and her mysterious origins. Daisy Ridley, who portrayed Rey, shared her thoughts on how her character’s background was initially conceived. The Original Plan: Rey Was “No One” In a recent discussion, Daisy Ridley, who portrayed …
When A New Hope first hit theaters, we were all blown away by how fresh and exciting everything felt—the characters, the story, and of course, the way everyone looked. It’s amazing how much a character’s appearance tells us about who they are, right? Take Obi-Wan Kenobi, for example. If you remember, his simple robes in …
Star Wars fans know Qui-Gon Jinn as the maverick Jedi who discovered Anakin Skywalker and foresaw the child’s destiny long before anyone else. His beliefs and choices often put him at odds with the Jedi Council, and, as a result, he never secured a seat among the council’s ranks. But was Qui-Gon truly wiser than …
Before Star Wars: The Clone Wars hit Disney+, do you remember the groundbreaking 2D animated Clone Wars series by Genndy Tartakovsky? While it may no longer be considered canon, this series stands out to me as one of the best portrayals of the Jedi’s true power. It brought an unmatched intensity to the battles and …
Which battle in Star Wars do you think is the best? There are so many iconic moments, but for me, nothing tops the final rematch between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Maul on Tatooine in Star Wars: Rebels. The more I rewatch it, the more I realize the greatness of Obi-Wan as a Jedi Master. Despite Maul’s …
Since his debut in Star Wars: Heir to the Empire and return in Star Wars: Rebels, Grand Admiral Thrawn has earned a reputation as one of the most brilliant, ruthless strategists in the galaxy. A master of tactical foresight, cold calculation, and artful planning, Thrawn consistently outwits his enemies with precision and intelligence. Naturally, fans …
One of the biggest questions lingering from A New Hope is why Obi-Wan didn’t tell Luke right away that Leia was his sister. After all, Luke and Leia’s familial bond became a key element in later films, so why did Obi-Wan hold back? What was it about Luke’s situation that made Obi-Wan so cautious? How …
During the Clone Wars, the Grand Army of the Republic deployed a unique weapon called the Self-Propelled Heavy Artillery Turbolaser. It was known for its combination of blasting firepower and mobility. Yet, The Clone Wars series never had a single episode that included them. Why not? Read on to find out more. What Was the …
Palpatine, the ultimate puppet master of the Star Wars saga, meticulously climbed his way to power, manipulating the galaxy into chaos while maintaining a facade of control. His most iconic move? The cold, calculated murder of his own master, Darth Plagueis, which he orchestrated perfectly to seize full control of the dark side. For decades, …