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During an interview with the New York Times, Leslye Headland, the director of Star Wars: The Acolyte, revealed that the series cost Disney $180 million, with a significant portion, $49.2 million, dedicated to pre-production costs.  The remaining $130 million went to reshoots and post-production, ensuring that the final product met the highest standards of quality.  …

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General Grievous, the unique cybernetic blend of alien and machine, has captivated many fans. Are there any Grievous enthusiasts here?  To be honest, what Grievous accomplished in the Star Wars series and the movies is nothing short of spectacular.  His background is fascinating, and his skills are phenomenal. However, did you know that George Lucas …

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After watching ‘Tales of the Jedi,’ specifically episode 5, a fan noticed that Anakin wasn’t just training Ahsoka to survive Order 66.  He was also, unintentionally, training his 501st Legion to fight against the Jedi. If we look back, Ahsoka’s training helped her survive during the Clone Wars era.  However, it also helped Anakin’s clone …

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In The Force Awakens, there’s this intense scene where Kylo Ren is speaking to the melted mask of Darth Vader. It got me thinking – how did the mask end up like that? After all, in some of the Star Wars comics, we see Vader standing in molten material, and his suit doesn’t seem to …

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The Acolyte drew criticism for its creative choices and budget and was ultimately canceled. Yet, this Disney+ show also broke new ground and pushed Star Wars in a different direction. Despite debates over the show, we can recognize its merits.  Here are the 10 best things about The Acolyte.  1. Lightsaber Action One review of …

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What if Disney+ gave Star Wars a “What If” series? If so, we could get answers for questions both large and small, serious and joking. That could be entertaining. In this case, we could answer what if Luke had gone to Tosche Station and gotten his power converters. That is what Luke wanted to do …

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We may not remember, but there was a time before CGI. The original Star Wars films had to rely on artist-created visual effects, instead of computer-generated imagery. The effects were so well done that we probably mistook them for props and sets. We may not realize it, but some of the props were actually paintings. …

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Deflecting blaster bolts is an iconic aspect of the Star Wars universe.  We see this multiple times, such as when the Jedi use their lightsabers to deflect blaster bolts from droids or defend against Clone Troopers during Order 66.  However, lightsabers are just one way to deflect blaster bolts. If you’ve watched the sequels and …

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The sequel trilogy of Star Wars has been a source of debate ever since The Last Jedi hit theaters. Many place the blame for the trilogy’s downfall on Rian Johnson’s The Last Jedi, calling it divisive and accusing it of ruining plotlines established in The Force Awakens. But is that really fair? While The Last …

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