Did you know that, besides using the lightsaber as their ultimate weapon, the Jedi also had another weapon called the lightsaber rifle? Because it was built like a gun, this weapon had terrifying destructive power, which is why it was kept hidden inside the Jedi Library. To understand just how powerful it was, you could …
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Mark Hamill said that the main reason he agreed to take part in The Mandalorian was because Luke Skywalker’s story had always felt incomplete on screen. Across the films, audiences saw Luke’s beginning and his ending, but never the middle, the part where he had fully become a Jedi Master and reached the height of …
Throughout the Star Wars sequel trilogy, we see just how much Ben Solo, now Kylo Ren, hates Luke Skywalker. On the surface, the films give us a clear reason: Ben believed that Luke once stood over him in his sleep, ready to kill him. From Kylo’s point of view, that moment became the ultimate betrayal …
During an interview at Star Wars Celebration in 2022, the cast shared stories about what it was like working on Attack of the Clones. Ewan McGregor recalled filming Obi-Wan’s Kamino scenes and looked back on his time working with Daniel Logan, who played the young Boba Fett. McGregor first told a story about Nash Edgerton, …
C-3PO may be one of the most recognizable droids in Star Wars, but when he first appears in The Phantom Menace, he is still unfinished. Built by a young Anakin Skywalker from spare parts, Threepio lacks the completed plating and polished appearance he would later become famous for. When Anakin leaves Tatooine, C-3PO is clearly …
Revenge of the Sith is filled with so much action, drama, and suspense that it’s hard to keep up with all the subtle moments. One in particular that may have slipped past us was when Palpatine almost killed Anakin. It’s a brief moment but quite revealing in terms of Sidious’s plans. Palpatine Almost Killed Anakin …
The climactic duel between Obi-Wan and Anakin in Revenge of the Sith has left fans pondering over many questions and “what-if” scenarios. One of the most pressing questions is what if Obi-Wan had saved Anakin? We can outline three positive outcomes in this scenario and two darker ones. Three Major Outcomes of Saving Anakin The …
In The Phantom Menace, the blockade of Naboo set up the invasion and the climactic battle of the first prequel movie. The blockade established the central conflict, especially because of how effective it was. But why was it so effective? Several reasons explain it, including Naboo’s reliance on imports and its weak military. The Effectiveness …
The new Darth Maul show has piqued fan interest. We only know so much at this point, but the premise of Maul trying to restore his criminal empire is enough to get us excited. One question to clarify, though, is when it takes place. And, why does Maul help a kid? The answers to these …
One of the most powerful moments in The Clone Wars is seeing Rex try to hold himself together when Order 66 begins. He still turns on Ahsoka, but not before forcing out a warning that changes everything: “Find Fives.” He is already being taken over by the inhibitor chip, yet he still manages to hold …