In Episode 5 of The Acolyte, we came across cortosis. This was the first live-action appearance of this metal. We saw that it could aid someone in battle quite effectively. So, why isn’t cortosis used more often in Star Wars? It has been used in Legends but remains rare in Canon because of its rarity …
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Todd Wahlstrom
In Attack of the Clones, Jango Fett met his end when he fought Mace Windu. As Windu advanced on Jango, he deflected Jango’s blaster shots and decapitated him with his lightsaber. This was a surprising and puzzling death for the top bounty hunter in the Galactic Republic. Why did Jango Fett die so easily when …
Along with the highly anticipated Season 2 of Andor, actor Ben Mendelsohn has confirmed that he will be in the show as Imperial Director Orson Krennic. Fans remember Krennic from Rogue One for his biting wit and as the manipulative director of the program that led to the Death Star. Having Mendelsohn play Krennic in …
It was recently reported that Bryce Dallas Howard could be moving toward directing a Star Wars movie. Howard at least said she would love the opportunity, after her involvement with the upcoming Skeleton Crew series. What would Howard’s directing look like? And, what would it mean for the Star Wars universe? Bryce Dallas Howard and …
Thanks to the Clone Wars, Rebels, and Bad Batch shows, the clone troopers have become favorite characters across generations of Star Wars fans. Some clone troopers are liked because of their personalities while others draw attention for their fighting ability, bravery, and loyalty. Read on to find out more about the Top 10 Clone Troopers. …
Fans have been divided over the most recent Disney+ show, The Acolyte. Now that we know the budget for the series, how will it impact viewer opinions? Each Episode of The Acolyte has been estimated to cost almost triple the budget of Godzilla Minus One. Let’s break down the numbers here to see if that …
Palpatine rose from a wealthy family on Naboo to senator, chancellor, and then Emperor. Although he was consumed by the dark side and gaining control over the galaxy, he must have had some free time too. What did Palpatine do when he was not plotting his rise to power or ruling the galaxy? Some things …
Order 66 was the crushing turning point for the Jedi. Once Darth Sidious put that plan into action, few Jedi survived. What did the surviving Jedi do afterward? The most prominent Jedi directly aided the Rebellion, while others perished but still helped the Jedi and Rebels-Resistance triumph in the end. How Many Jedi Survived? Before …
What if Han Solo had died in The Empire Strikes Back? It almost happened. Harrison Ford almost changed our Star Wars universe forever, not only by taking away this character but also by derailing the hopeful narrative. What Happened in The Empire Strikes Back? In the “I Love You” moment in Empire Strikes Back before …
As Star Wars fans know, Luke Skywalker lost his hand in The Empire Strikes Back in his lightsaber duel with Darth Vader. We discover that his lightsaber was recovered in The Force Awakens but assumed his hand was gone forever. Yet, in the comic series Darth Vader, we learn that Luke’s hand was recovered. Read …
From Ahsoka to The Acolyte, viewers saw two groups of witches in recent Disney+ programs. The Ahsoka show brought us the Witches of Dathomir, or the Nightsisters of Dathomir, while The Acolyte brought out the Brendok Witches. Both groups appear to have great powers and bear some similarities. While there is a basis for comparing …
In Episode 2 of The Acolyte, audiences saw a Jedi practicing the Barash Vow. Although not completely new to the Star Wars universe, the Barash Vow is new to live-action shows. The Acolyte is thus innovative in reflecting this aspect of the Jedi Order. But, what is the Barah Vow? It is an alternate path …
Season 1 of Andor was innovative for many reasons, including the prison it featured. Lead character Cassian Andor is arrested on false premises and sent to the Narkina 5, a work prison with high-security measures. The concept is based on designs from the real world, but would this Star Wars prison work in real life? …
Along with the Bad Batch Season 3, The Acolyte was a highly anticipated Disney+ program scheduled for this year. This live-action series takes place during the High Republic when the Jedi were at their height and promised to draw fans in with its intrigue and tension with the dark side of the Force. Instead, the …
In the Darth Vader #47 comic, we find out when Vader became the most powerful. Originally planned for release in 2020, this issue was delayed because of COVID-19 and released this month. In this issue, Vader reaches his peak right before Return of the Jedi. This issue and previous ones provide interesting angles for how …
Rian Johnson, the director and co-writer of Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, explained and defended why Luke Skywalker went into hiding in the sequel Star Wars movies. Johnson’s comments on the return of Luke in The Last Jedi aimed to clarify why this character became isolated and jaded. Did those remarks achieve that goal? Johnson …
As Star Wars fans know, Luke Skywalker did not complete his Jedi training before he first confronted Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back and paid the price for it. Yet, in Return of the Jedi, Luke has become a Jedi Master and soundly defeats Vader. That is quite a turnaround. How did Luke outmatch …
Luke Skywalker is the long-standing hero of Star Wars who made a rather jaded return in the sequel movies. In The Last Jedi, he reclaimed his status as a Jedi leader by giving his life to allow the Resistance to elude Kylo Ren and continue the fight against the First Order. Besides Yoda, Luke may …
Order 66 was one of the most traumatic events of the Star Wars saga. The Jedi were decimated while the Empire took hold under Darth Sidious. The few Jedi who remained like Yoda took to hiding and waited for the right time to aid the Rebellion. Yet, what if the central Jedi Master Plo Koon …
To Star Wars fans, Fives is a tragic clone trooper. He tried to reveal the secret plan to destroy the Jedi but was killed while doing so. Fives had a fateful meeting with Palpatine that led to this fate, but it is not certain what was discussed. What did Palpatine tell Fives when they met? …