Rumors recently circulated about Kathleen Kennedy being fired. While that is not true, the prospect of her replacement is being discussed. Several candidates have been making headlines but only a few seem to be true prospects for taking over at Lucasfilm. News on Kathleen Kennedy Recently, Kennedy put to rest speculation that she was being …
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The Clone Wars depicted a variety of weapons on both sides of the conflict. Yet, some vehicles are not used or do not appear very much. Why is that so? Some reasons include suitability for combat and budget decisions. Why Were Some Vehicles Not Used in the Clone Wars? A recent Reddit Star Wars discussion …
Darth Vader has many distinctive elements that come with his armor. His fearsome mask and helmet, belt, and chestplate are among them. Yet, we may not have noticed the chain around his neck. Why did Vader start wearing it and what purpose does it serve? The chain has useful and ornamental purposes, and possibly symbolic …
In the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, viewers saw Obi-Wan return from a hidden life and emerge as a Jedi. After the Clone Wars and his duel on Mustafar, we may have thought he would have abandoned the prophecy. Instead, Obi-Wan fully embraced it. Why did this happen? We can count his relationship with the Force and …
Because of the prequel movies, we know Anakin’s backstory starts with him as a young boy. Yet, how the prequels portray Anakin only came together once those movies were planned. What was known about Anakin-Vader before the prequels came out? There was an outline of his life, but it diverged from the first two movies. …
In The Clone Wars, we witnessed the Confederacy of Independent Systems (CIS) take on the Republic and be on the verge of losing. Yet, what if the Clone Wars happened without Palpatine playing both sides? Could CIS actually beat the Republic? The potential for a CIS victory has merits, but we see more advantages for …
During the Clone Wars, the AT-TE was a mainstay weapon that evolved into legendary status for Star Wars fans. This combat vehicle has multiple features that help it stand out. We can start by recognizing its walking speed and then think about eleven other outstanding components. 1. Walking Speed The All Terrain Tactical Enforcer (AT-TE) …
In Attack of the Clones, Count Dooku was introduced as a central villain. Formerly dubbed Darth Tyrannus, Dooku had left the Jedi for the dark side and the Sith. Yet, how evil was he really? This is a highly debated question, with Dooku depicted as in the range of not so evil to pure evil. …
Star Wars fans know much about Yoda. Yet, we may not be familiar with the symbol that goes with him. What is it and what does it represent? It has to do with Yoda’s personal approach to being a Jedi. What Is This Symbol? Fans discussed this mysterious symbol on this Reddit discussion. A few …
The First and Second Death Stars were front and center in the original trilogy. They resembled one another but were built much differently. Why was that the case? We can point to advances in technology and intended plans for the answer. How the Two Death Stars Were Constructed Differently Death Star I was the “moon-sized” …