What if Han Solo had died in The Empire Strikes Back? It almost happened. Harrison Ford almost changed our Star Wars universe forever, not only by taking away this character but also by derailing the hopeful narrative. What Happened in The Empire Strikes Back? In the “I Love You” moment in Empire Strikes Back before …
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Mark Hamill shared a memorable story during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1977. He started with a funny anecdote about Harrison Ford, who played Han Solo. Ford once jokingly threatened George Lucas, saying he would tie Lucas up and make him read the character’s dialogue at gunpoint. Hamill continued by …
As Star Wars fans know, Luke Skywalker lost his hand in The Empire Strikes Back in his lightsaber duel with Darth Vader. We discover that his lightsaber was recovered in The Force Awakens but assumed his hand was gone forever. Yet, in the comic series Darth Vader, we learn that Luke’s hand was recovered. Read …
From Ahsoka to The Acolyte, viewers saw two groups of witches in recent Disney+ programs. The Ahsoka show brought us the Witches of Dathomir, or the Nightsisters of Dathomir, while The Acolyte brought out the Brendok Witches. Both groups appear to have great powers and bear some similarities. While there is a basis for comparing …
In “The Star Wars Archives: 1999-2005,” George Lucas had detailed plans for Episodes 7, 8, and 9 before selling Lucasfilm to Disney. When Disney bought Lucasfilm, they decided to go in a different direction with the sequel trilogy. But what if Lucas’ original vision had been brought to life? Let’s explore the intriguing scenarios and …
Season 1 of Andor was innovative for many reasons, including the prison it featured. Lead character Cassian Andor is arrested on false premises and sent to the Narkina 5, a work prison with high-security measures. The concept is based on designs from the real world, but would this Star Wars prison work in real life? …
Along with the Bad Batch Season 3, The Acolyte was a highly anticipated Disney+ program scheduled for this year. This live-action series takes place during the High Republic when the Jedi were at their height and promised to draw fans in with its intrigue and tension with the dark side of the Force. Instead, the …
In Episode 6 of The Acolyte, viewers are introduced to an “Unknown Planet” where Qimir takes refuge. The planet’s design strongly resembles Bal’demnic, a pivotal location in Star Wars Legends lore. Bal’demnic is an oceanic planet dotted with rocky tropical islands, located in the Outer Rim territories. What makes it particularly significant is its abundant …
After Episode 5 of “The Acolyte,” Manny Jacinto’s Qimir is revealed as the new Sith in the Star Wars canon. Initially, Qimir was not meant to play a significant role in Season 1, but screen tests changed that. Leslye Headland, the show’s creator, explained: “His character design was a long process. I mean, it was …
The fifth episode of Star Wars: The Acolyte, titled “Night,” was released on Disney+ this week, and it featured some major surprises. (Warning: Spoilers for The Acolyte Episode 5 ahead…) One of the biggest revelations was that Qimir, portrayed by Manny Jacinto, was unmasked as the Sith stranger. This episode took a dark turn as …