In the world of “what if” questions, many focus on Anakin. What would have happened if he had been made a Jedi Master or had gone with Mace Windu to confront Palpatine are some of those lines of inquiry. Topping the list, though, could be answering what would have changed if Anakin were Windu’s Padawan? …
Located in the Outer Rim, Tatooine is a distant desert world. We may think of the planet as only a home to criminals and outcasts, and not central to the Star Wars universe. However, we can make a strong argument for how Tatooine is at the center of it all. Here are 5 reasons to …
It’s one of the most iconic scenes in Star Wars history—Luke Skywalker and Han Solo walk down a grand hall inside the Rebel base on Yavin 4, surrounded by a sea of soldiers, as Princess Leia steps forward to award them medals for destroying the Death Star. The music swells, everyone stands tall, and Chewbacca …
We’ve all seen that moment in Revenge of the Sith. Ki-Adi-Mundi is leading a clone assault on Mygeeto when his troops suddenly stop behind him. He glances over his shoulder, confused. Something’s wrong. You can almost see it click in his eyes, he knows. And yet… he still dies. He doesn’t ignite his lightsaber. He …
When Darth Vader first examines Luke’s green lightsaber in Return of the Jedi, it feels like a turning point. Most of us remember that moment as part of Luke’s attempt to reach his father, to pull him back from the dark side. And yes, it’s true that Anakin Skywalker doesn’t fully return until the Emperor …
I always thought the Battle of Endor took place on the actual planet Endor. Like most fans, I just assumed the forest planet with Ewoks, speeder bikes, and the shield generator was Endor. Simple, right? But after some late-night doomscrolling on Reddit, I came across a post that completely flipped what I thought I knew. …
As fans, we are aware of the connections between Star Wars and World War II. Yet, we may not know about the history behind the Resistance-Rebel ring. From movies to real life, actual and fictional rings symbolize a stand against tyranny. The Resistance, Rings, and History As fans pointed out in this discussion, Resistance rings …
Back when The Force Awakens came out, everyone had the same question: who the hell is Supreme Leader Snoke? He showed up out of nowhere, dripping in dark side power, manipulating Ben Solo, and barking orders like some ancient Sith mastermind. The theories exploded—Darth Plagueis, a lost Sith lord, maybe even a clone of Palpatine …
When The Mandalorian first went into production, it wasn’t the massive Disney+ flagship we know today. It had a tighter budget compared to the Star Wars films, and the crew often had to get creative to pull off big scenes. One of the most unexpected challenges came during the filming of the Season 1 finale: …
We Star Wars fans know how central the Force is to the saga—the mystical energy, the lightsaber duels, the chosen heroes and fallen villains. It’s iconic. But with Andor, something remarkable happened. The show didn’t need Jedi mind tricks or lightsaber clashes to hold our attention. It didn’t rely on Force-wielders to show the weight …