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“Whoo, oo, oo, ooo—Can you feel the force?” sang the British soul group The Real Thing in 1979. If you’re unfamiliar with their disco-infused dance classic, search it up and prepare to time warp straight back to the decade that gave us questionable fashion choices, the hacky sack, home VCRs, and (thankfully) Star Wars. Were the song’s lyrics inspired by the mystical Force that binds our favorite galaxy far, far away together? Maybe. But this issue of Star Wars Insiderdefinitely is! A fresh era in Star Warsstorytelling is about to arrive in the form of The High Republic, and to celebrate we’ve embraced the light side and gone all-out on Jedi-related interviews and features (with a few Sith bits thrown in for good measure). The five authors behind The High…

November 17, 2020 was a day long remembered—the day that the phrase “Holiday Special” became something Star Wars fans could talk about in public without feeling a little bit… cagey. Thanks to LEGO and Disney+, any memories of best forgotten TV specials we choose not to mention were laid to rest with an all-new celebration of Life Day, reuniting characters from the recent sequel trilogy and other eras in classic LEGO style. The special followed Rey’s journey on a whistle-stop adventure through time and space as she races to meet her friends for a celebratory feast. Did she make it? Find out for yourself, as “The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special” is now streaming on Disney+.…

CHILLY, CHEWIE? Be as warm as a Wookiee this winter with the Our Universe Chewbacca Red & White Sweater from Her Universe. This 100% acrylic garment is adorned with a host of repeating Star Wars motifs, including an adorable Ewok, the faithful Millennium Falcon, numerous Christmas trees, stars, and snowflakes. And who could resist the lovable face of Chewbacca, framed by the punny phrase, “All I want for Christmas is chew”? AHCH-TO-HO-HO Need something cozy to wear indoors? Then snuggle up in the Our Universe Season’s Squeakings! Sweatshirt. Featuring a snowy print of a freezing porg wearing a Santa Claus hat and red scarf, the sweatshirt is made from a blend of cotton and polyester and is priced at $31.92. “Season’s queakings!” is emblazoned across the chest to round out…

This Could Be Your First Step Into A Larger World Star Wars: The High Republic makes its Marvel Comics debut. Coinciding with the publication of the first two novels in The High Republic saga—Charles Soule’s Light of the Jediand Justina Ireland’sA Test of Courage—this new era ofStar Wars enters a visual medium of storytelling for the first time with issue #1 of Marvel Comics’ Star Wars: The High Republic, an ongoing comic book series, written by Cavan Scott with art by Ario Anindito. The galaxy is enjoying a golden period of expansion and optimism, with the Jedi Order at the height of their powers as guardians of peace and justice. But even in this time of calm there are dangers afoot, and every Jedi must be ready to defend the…

Star Wars Jedi Temple Challenge is an all-action adventure game show that follows three teams of young Padawans as they are tested in the core Jedi principles of strength, knowledge, and bravery. Having faced thrilling trials and fun obstacles, the winners are awarded the rank of Jedi Knight! CREDITS Ahmed Best as Jedi Master Kelleran Beq Mary Holland as AD-3 Developed and Co-Executive Produced by Scott Bromley and Steve Blank Executive Producers Mickey Capoferri and Christine Beebe Available at StarWarsKids.comand theStar Wars Kids YouTube channel.…

“I found out I was doing it a couple days before I went into the studio,” explains Eckstein about her character’s surprise vocal appearance in the movie. “I walked into the theater at Bad Robot, and there was Matthew Wood [supervising sound editor] and J.J. Abrams, the director. J.J. shook my hand and introduced himself, and immediately thanked me for being in the movie. I couldn’t believe it.” Ahsoka’s ethereal voice is one of many Jedi lending support to Rey in her darkest hour, so how did Eckstein approach her character’s dialogue given it’s impossible to determine which time period Ahsoka was speaking from? “J.J. asked a similar question after I’d recorded the lines. He said, ‘Being a voice actor, obviously you’re not on set, you’re not physically acting a…

While a seat on the Jedi Council was an honor, for some Jedi it was not the ultimate destiny of their place within the Order. Some Jedi Masters left the Council to serve the Force in different ways while others left the Order entirely. Jocasta Nu traded in her seat on the Council for the position of Chief Librarian in the Jedi Archives. She survived Order 66 and attempted to gather Jedi and Sith artifacts to recreate the Jedi Archives for a new Jedi school. Nu returned to Coruscant to retrieve a holocron which held the names of Force-sensitive children, but was discovered by Darth Vader, who took the holocron and Jocasta’s life. Jedi Master Eeth Koth was forced to leave the Jedi Council at some point near the end…

Project Luminous. A mysterious phrase that crept into Star Wars authors’ panel conversations and social media posts during Star Wars Celebration Chicago in 2019. Fans learned that multiple publishers would be involved with the ambitious initiative—as would authors Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Daniel José Older, Cavan Scott, and Charles Soule. After months of teasers, Lucasfilm finally pulled back the curtains on February 24, 2020 and unveiled the title of this new saga: Star Wars: The High Republic. The stories of The High Republic, which debuts in January 2021, take place in a new era, some two hundred years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999). Publishing partners including Del Rey, Marvel Comics, IDW Publishing, Disney Lucasfilm Press, and more will release stories set in this timeline—a timeline…

Writing about Padmé, both in Queen’s Peril and earlier in Queen’s Shadow, were dream projects for Johnston. “It’s no secret that I really, really like these characters,” she shares. Even before she wrote Ahsoka, she had Amidala on her mind. “When I put together my shot-in-the-dark proposal for a Star Wars Project, it was a trilogy called The Queen’s Hands. That was in December of 2014, so obviously a few of the plot points have moved around, but I was happy to get most of the highlights into Queen’s Peril, plus a few extras that I came up with for Queen’s Shadow.”…

01 “REY FIGHTER” BY UZURI ART Uzuri’s evocative work of art perfectly encapsulates Rey’s journey from lowly scavenger on Jakku to Resistance hero en route to Exegol. Uzuri completed her portrait of Rey by shading, coloring, and detailing before adding the helmet and background in order to ensure the focus remained on her subject. “I created this piece to illustrate the determination Rey has, which is one of the many reasons I love her,” says Uzuri. “Her aspirations, in a way, came full circle.” 02 “THE ARMORER” BY DELANEY Drawing inspiration from the musical notes of The Mandalorian’s soundtrack and the imagery of Thor’s hammer, Delaney finished an initial sketch before moving on to inking the line art, blocking in the main colors, shading, and adding depth. With an impressive…

Ever since he saw Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) at a drive-in theater as a child, Kevin Malenda has been hooked on the saga. From playacting his favorite characters with his friends to building props and costumes, Malenda’s free-time was always filled with the franchise. Fast forward to the present day, and the creative fan maintains a particular affinity for Star Wars comics and the lore of the Old Republic. Upon moving into a small apartment, Malenda realized he needed to conserve space and find a place for his cooking spices, so “the maker” opted to craft a storage solution based on trusty astromech R2-D2. Malenda free-handed the droid’s outline and interior details before painting the project and attaching three shelves. After becoming a collector of Disney Infinity…

Jay Stobie @StobiesGalaxy Starship fanatic and blogger Jay writes articles for StarWars.com and is searching for a way to reside full time in the Star Warsgalaxy. Amy Ratcliffe @amy_geek Author of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy, Amy is obsessed with the saga and loves to visit Disney theme parks as often as she can. Kristin Baver @KristinBaver Kristin was a card-carrying Star Warsfan before she had reason to own a wallet. Now she’s an associate editor at StarWars.com. Mark Newbold @ Prefect_timing A writer for U.K. sci-fi magazine StarburstandStar Trekmagazine, journalist Mark is a proud Honorary Friend of the 501st and Rebel Legion. James Floyd @ JamesJawa James is a writer for StarWars.com and assorted online geek sites, and enjoys trips around the world to visit Star Wars filming…

The Empire Strikes Back’s 40th anniversary reaches a Christmas crescendo with a trio of Hallmark Keepsakes tree ornaments inspired by iconic moments from the movie. Made from lead-free plastic and standing at 1.93-inches tall, the Mini Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Luke Skywalker decoration brings the young Jedi’s lightsaber clash on Cloud City to life and retails for $8.99. Complete with a coating of moss fresh from the swamp, the X-Wing Starfighter on Dagobah ornament measures 5.77-inches in length and is priced at $32.99. The Jedi Master Yoda Ornament With Sound and Motion rounds out the collection and allows fans to experience Yoda’s signature movements and sounds at the press of a button. At a height of 4.6-inches, this Yoda piece retails for $39.99 and will arrive to…

Mando Monopoly Pass “Go” to collect your bounty The classic Monopoly board game has been given a Mandalorian makeover in three brand new editions packed with galactic appeal. Choose from The Child Monopoly, available for $19.99, which comes fully equipped with four player tokens depicting the tiny green Force-wielder; The Mandalorian Monopoly, available at most retailers for $39.99; or The Mandalorian Monopoly with exclusive retro collection Remnant Stormtrooper figure (pictured right)A , which can only be purchased through shopDisney and HasbroPulse at a price-point of $49.99. All editions are available now. You Have Earned Your Signet Decorate your home like a Mandalorian covert Regal Robot’s Mudhorn Signet Plaque B bears the honorable outline of the horned beast’s skull, as bestowed upon Din Djarin by the Armorer in The Mandalorian’s first…

Don’t Miss These Upcoming Releases DECEMBER Star Wars Adventures#4 IDW Comics Writers: Michael Moreci and Jordan Clark Artists: Megan Levens and Yael Nathan Cover Artist: Francesco Francavilla JANUARY Star Wars Adventures#5 IDW Comics Writers: Katie Cook and Casey Gilly Artists: Cara McGee and Ethen Beavers Cover Artist: Francesco Francavilla Doctor Aphra#7 Marvel Comics Writer: Alyssa Wong Artist: Minkyu Jung Cover Artist: Joshua “Sway” Swaby Darth Vader#9 Marvel Comics Writer: Greg Pak Artists: Raffaele Ienco Cover Artist: Aaron Kuder Bounty Hunters#8 Marvel Comics Writer: Ethan Sacks Artists: Paolo Villanelli Cover Artist: Mattia de lulis…

01 “It’s pretty much a waiting game,” Tong says of Dojo I. “Strike first,” and you can get a leg up on the enemies and keep your ears open for attack cues. 02 In Dojo II, “You can bash droids with an unlit lightsaber,” Perez says. Turning off your weapon and flinging it with the Force will make them dizzy and vulnerable for a second. 03 The traps in Dojo II are the best way to get better times if you’re going for speed. 04 In Dojo III, channel your inner Palpatine and get Force Lightning by eliminating 50 or more enemies in unleashed rounds. But beware—you can only access the power for a limited time. 05 You can punch the lava spitters in Dojo III when they get close…

Anthony Daniels, the actor who has given life to our favorite golden protocol droid for more than 40 years, has a galaxy’s worth of stories to tell. Now available in paperback, his unique Star Warsmemoir,I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story, is funny, fascinating, and hugely entertaining—and we’ve got 10 copies to give away! A deeply personal narrative of his portrayal of the much-loved droid and his experiences making the epic cinematic adventure that has influenced pop culture since 1977, Daniels candidly describes his most intimate memories as the only actor to appear in every Star Wars film, from his first meeting with saga creator George Lucas to the final, emotional days on the set of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Along the way, Daniels reflects on the immense…

Despite the Jedi Code forbidding personal attachments, many—including those on the Council—formed close ties with others during their lives. Plo Koon remained close to Padawan Ahsoka Tano years after he brought her to the Jedi Temple as a young child for training. He was one of the Council members who voted not to expel Tano after she was accused of bombing the Jedi Temple. Shaak Ti, who joined the Council after Yaddle chose to step down, was the main liaison between the Jedi and the clone trooper army created on Kamino. Ti was empathetic to the clones’ experiences and was able to gain their respect as both their commanding officer and as a mentor. In addition, some Jedi who sat on the Council were unable or even unwilling to reject…

Light of the Jedi Written by Charles Soule On sale January 5, 2021 from Del Rey A Test of Courage Written by Justina Ireland On sale January 5, 2021 from Disney Lucasfilm Press Star Wars: The High Republic  Written by Cavan Scott On sale January 6, 2021 from Marvel Comics Into the Dark Written by Claudia Gray On sale February 2, 2021 from Disney Lucasfilm Press Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Written by Daniel José Older On sale February 3, 2021 from IDW Comics…

Sam Witwer’s acting destiny seems inextricably linked with the dark side of the Force. Before becoming the voice of The Son and Maul in The Clone Wars, he played Galen Marek—AKA Starkiller, the secret Sith apprentice of Darth Vader—in the videogame Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. “It was around the time that The Clone Wars first came out that we released The Force Unleashed,” remembers Witwer. “We were very excited about the game. We felt we were telling a very cool story that honored the prequels and the original trilogy, but it was meant to exist in a sort of parallel Star Wars world. If you look at the Force users in the game, they were all amped up to 11.” Indeed, The Force Unleashed is famous for its extensive…

As someone who has been a Star Wars fan since the age of six, Rick Navarro was elated by the opportunity to attend the Hollywood premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Cosplaying in the dark attire that Darth Vader wore prior to his fateful duel with Obi-Wan Kenobi on Mustafar, Navarro arrived on the blue carpet in awe of his surroundings. As the event got underway, the fan met a Who’s Who of Star Wars icons as they greeted the waiting fans, and was more than a little starstruck when he was lucky enough to meet J.J. Abrams, the co-writer and director of The Rise of Skywalker. As other fans made their way into the theater for the premiere, Navarro also briefly said hello to Daisy Ridley,…

Star Wars legend Warwick Davis is set to reprise his role as Willow Ufgood in a Disney+ sequel series to the 1988 movie, Willow, Lucasfilm have announced. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the new series will be executive produced by Ron Howard, with John Kasdan and Wendy Mericle running the show. Set some years after the events of the original film, the series will take audiences back to the enchanted realm of fairy queens, magic, and monsters, with a host of epic new characters joining the heroic Willow on an incredible new adventure.…

1948  Dec 21: Samuel L. Jackson (Mace Windu) is born. 1954  Dec 22: Hugh Quarshie, Captain Panaka in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace(1999), is born. 1978  Nov 17: The Star Wars Holiday Specialpremieres on CBS. 1979  December 18: Emily Swallow, The Armorer in The Mandalorian, is born. 1982  Dec 1: Riz Ahmed, who portrayed Bodhi Rook in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story(2016), is born. 1992  Nov 2: Naomi Ackie, Jannah in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), is born. 2003  Nov 19: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is released on PC. 2019  Nov 5: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook, by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and Marc Sumerak, is released by Insight Editions. 2019  Dec 19: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker(2019) is released.…

A New Era Sees the Light! Star Wars: TheHigh Republicbegins atlastinLightoftheJedi! It feels like forever and a day since Project Luminous was announced, what with 2020 taking an unexpected swerve into the history books, but finally the Herculean efforts of five dedicated authors is ready to be unleashed upon the galaxy. Star Wars: The High Republic is here, lifting spirits this January with two novels and an ongoing Marvel Comics title. First out of the gate is Charles Soule’s blockbuster introduction to this new era, Light of the Jedi, which reintroduces readers to a galaxy far, far away in a way that is at once familiar yet shiny and new. We’ll also encounter a cavalcade of compelling new characters, whose stories we will follow across a whole range of titles…

“TO BE ABLE TO STAND IN THE ROOM WITH VADER WAS COMPELLING FOR EVERYBODY WE PUT IN THERE.”MARK S. MILLER, EXECUTIVE CREATIVE PRODUCER “There’s a grandeur in Star Wars at its best and you want some spectacle,” explains Vader Immortal director, Ben Snow. But the dank, dark caverns of Vader’s castle on Mustafar gave storytellers the chance to play with the idea of what Snow calls a “hidden history,” adding a different feel to this aspect of the experience. Utilizing a lesson the director learned while working as part of the special effects team on Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (2002), specifically the Geonosis droid factory sequence, Snow observes that, “If you make it as big as a football field, you have to fill it!” In other words, the…

“In my life, when people need you, you help them. No matter what.”Ahsoka Tano Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ final season brought back Ahsoka Tano—an Ahsoka we haven’t seen before. Although it’s been seven years since we watched her walk away from the Jedi Order in the show’s season five finale, only a short time had passed in the galaxy far, far away, and the character is still coping with that huge upheaval in her life. Insider spoke with the actress about Ahsoka’s long-awaited return. Star Wars Insider: Fans were so surprised to hear about the return of The Clone Wars. How did you react when you heard the news? Ashley Eckstein: I first heard about it from Dee Bradley Baker. I was at Disney World riding rides with my…

“IF I GO DOWN THIS PATH, I’M AFRAID WHERE IT MIGHT LEAD.”Maintain your focus as you reach out with the Force to retrieve these answers. THE LIGHT SIDE 1: Jedi Knight Nahdar Vebb placed too much value on matching his enemy’s power with his own in a fight with which foe? A/ Admiral TrenchB/ Darth SidiousC/ General GrievousD/ Darth Maul 2:What codename did Ahsoka Tano use when she communicated with the Ghost’s crew? A/ SnipsB/ FulcrumC/ TogrutaD/ Ashla 3: Who did Quinlan Vos fall in love with during his mission to assassinate Count Dooku? A/ Asajj VentressB/ Depa BillabaC/ Aayla SecuraD/ Bo-Katan Kryze 4:What did Count Dooku claim Qui-Gon Jinn was aware of that might make him sympathetic to the Separatist cause? A/ Creation of a clone armyB/ Taxation of…

The Outer Rim. The Starlight Beacon. Joss Adren lifted a pile of dirty, grease-stained clothes from the floor. He considered, then balled them up and shoved them in the sack he was using as luggage, atop the clean clothes he’d already thrown in. He glanced around the bedroom. Nothing else he needed. He always traveled light when working. “All packed,” he said, throwing the sack on the bed, next to several small cases holding his wife’s clothes and assorted sundries, packed hours earlier—and he’d bet a hundred credits there wasn’t a dirty sock anywhere in them. “You ready?” Joss asked her, calling into the tiny living room that formed the rest of their personal space aboard the Starlight Beacon. It was gorgeously designed—everything on the station was—but space in space…

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