In the galaxy far, far away, even hairstyles tell a story. And when it comes to Obi-Wan Kenobi’s iconic padawan look in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, there’s more going on than just a short cut and a braid. From George Lucas shaping Jedi lore on the spot to Ewan McGregor trying …
I’ve always wondered what Jawas actually look like. They’ve been part of Star Wars since the very beginning, yet their faces have never been shown – not in the movies, shows, or even comics. But Aftermath, a canon novel by Chuck Wendig, finally gives us a solid clue. And it’s more revealing than anything we’ve …
George R.R. Martin doesn’t post long essays when he blogs, but he doesn’t need to. In just a few paragraphs, he managed to call Andor the best Star Wars spinoff to date. That short, simple line from the creator of A Song of Ice and Fire got fans buzzing. And frankly, it deserves a closer …
The 501st Legion was distinctive in both its actions and coloring. With their blue markings, they set themselves apart from other clone battalions. Yet, that changed with the Imperial era. They lost their blue colors soon after Order 66. The 501st Lost Their Blue Markings The initial response to this Reddit question states that in …
The Jedi Council included some of the most powerful Force users in the galaxy, from Yoda and Mace Windu to Obi-Wan Kenobi and Kit Fisto. After the fall of the Jedi Order, the Empire brought in a new group to hunt down survivors: the Inquisitors. They had red lightsabers, dark side powers, and Darth Vader …
There’s this one story where Grievous goes looking for Jedi secrets and ends up getting absolutely wrecked – by the Force itself. No lightsaber fight, no epic duel. Just the Force straight-up tearing him down, calling him out, and reminding him what he really is. It’s wild, kind of brutal, and says a lot about …
When it comes to Wookiees, most of us think we’ve got them figured out. Fierce loyalty, towering strength, and of course—that deep, rumbling growl. Chewbacca alone has given generations of fans a clear picture of how Wookiees sound and communicate. But there’s a lesser-known Wookiee in Star Wars Legends whose story flips that expectation completely …
We know Satine Kryze from The Clone Wars series as the “pacifist ruler” of Mandalore during the final period of the Republic. Kryze attempted to move the Mandalorians past “their violent warrior history” and keep her home planet out of the wars. Fighting against “rising extremism and militarism”, she garnered opposition that ultimately deposed her. …
Mark Hamill and his wife Marilou York had their first son while filming The Empire Strikes Back. Reportedly, his son arrived in the late hours of the morning, and Mark had to race to the set for filming. The stress of his son’s birth and lack of sleep could have played into a pivotal scene …
If Palpatine died and Vader survived, what would happen? We can answer this intriguing question in two main ways. One possibility is that Vader rules effectively. The other is that the Empire falls apart. Both results have their merits, but the latter one holds more weight. Vader Becomes Emperor and Rules the Galaxy In the …