Here’s a quick update for all the Star Wars fans out there. We tend to assume that Star Wars content is only available on Disney+, which is true for most official releases under Disney’s banner. However, a recent discovery suggests that if you own a Roku TV and download an app called Cinema Box, you …
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I just came across an interesting question that we might not have thought much about while watching The Clone Wars series. Among all the Clone Troopers, Rex stands out with his unique armor design. But there’s one detail that doesn’t get much attention—what exactly is that pouch on the front of Rex’s armor for? Here’s …
I know we’ve all looked into the moment when Anakin was in Senator Palpatine’s apartment before Padmé called for the vote of no confidence, and Darth Plagueis attempted to meet the nine-year-old boy. But that’s something we never actually see in The Phantom Menace. However, in the novel Darth Plagueis by James Luceno, we get …
Palpatine always felt like he had everything under control. The man manipulated the entire galaxy into a war, turned the Republic into an Empire, wiped out the Jedi, and sat on the throne for decades like it was all part of a grand master plan. Fear? That was something for everyone else. But let’s be …
A New Hope gave audiences the breakout entrance of Darth Vader. Once Vader and the stormtroopers overwhelmed the Rebels on Tantive IV, most of the defenders lay dead with their hands across their faces. We may wonder why the actors hid their faces this way. There were both storytelling and filming reasons. Why Did Most …
The Jedi were wiped out in a single command, and the Republic became an Empire in the blink of an eye. Order 66 was one of the most shocking moments in Star Wars, but was it the biggest sudden change the galaxy has ever seen? Looking at the Republic’s long history, there have been other …
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 …
I always thought a lightsaber would block Force lightning the same way every time – until I actually paid attention. Obi-Wan absorbs Dooku’s attack like it’s nothing, but when Mace Windu faces Palpatine, the lightning bounces back at him instead. If Jedi train with the same weapon and the same Force techniques, why does this …
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 …