The Empire’s strength came from its Imperial Navy. Yes, Darth Vader and the Emperor were impressive, but a commanding navy was central to the power of the Empire. The massive presence of Star Destroyers and the menacing sound of TIE fighters announced and spread this power. Without these ships, the Empire would have crumbled earlier …
Todd Wahlstrom
When we think of the sounds of Star Wars, John Williams’s Main Theme or the Imperial March may come to mind. We might even recall the Creature Cantina Band’s song. Then again, we may just as quickly think of Chewbacca and his distinctive voice. The Wookiee audiences have adored since 1977, Chewie is large in …
The iconic Boba Fett got his own show. After appearing in The Mandalorian, Boba took on the starring role and filled out his character and story arc beyond the two original Star Wars movies that he was in. Boba grabbed attention back in 1980 with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and captured audiences again …
Boba Fett is one fearsome bounty hunter. He strikes fear into those he is tracking. As Daimyo, he has taken over Jabba the Hutt’s control of Mos Espa. Yet, Boba has seen better days. In The Book of Boba Fett, he seems aged and battered. He frequently recuperates in isolation inside a Bacta Tank. Audiences …
In Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Han Solo assures his skeptical new friends, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker, that the Millenium Falcon is the fastest ship in the galaxy. At the end of Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, the Millenium Falcon blasts into hyperspace to escape from Darth Vader. Han may be …
The Mandalorian, Din Djarin, is one of the latest and most popular characters in the Star Wars saga. Boba Fett is a classic and intriguing character who was reborn in The Book of Boba Fett. These two skilled bounty hunters are known for taking out multiple opponents at once. If they were to fight each …
The famous bounty hunter Boba Fett has many distinguishing characteristics. His jetpack, T-shaped visor, and menacing presence are just some of the things that make him stand out. So too does the distinctive dent in his helmet. Ever since The Empire Strikes Back, that dent has helped define Boba as a hardened bounty hunter. How …
The Millennium Falcon is the ship that Han Solo and Chewbacca made famous. Or, perhaps, the Falcon made them famous. The Falcon is known for its speed and for eluding Imperial Star Destroyers. With such capabilities, the Falcon must have cost quite a bit. How much did the Millennium Falcon cost? We can arrive at …
If we asked Darth Vader about his suit, he would probably say it was “most impressive.” Indeed, Vader’s suit is highly protective and intimidating. In A New Hope, Vader’s entrance is enhanced by his thick armor. Vader’s suit is strong, but we may wonder just how protective his suit is. Is Darth Vader’s suit fireproof? …
The relationship between Han Solo and Princess Leia spans the Star Wars saga. At times turbulent, other times loving, they are the central couple of the franchise. We remember them racing through the Death Star to make their escape, exchanging insults along the way. And, we remember them coming together as a couple after the …