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Travel, as the saying goes, broadens the mind. If, like me, you feel the same wanderlust that compelled Luke Skywalker to escape the confines of life on Tatooine and travel the stars, you’ve probably found this past year difficult to navigate. Stuck at home, confined to your local area, the thought of getting out and about again has often felt like an impossible dream. While Insidermight not be able to teleport you off this rock, we can suggest the next best thing—a visit to a galaxy far, far away that’s virtually on the doorstep of many Americans. To inspire you, we’ve put together a guide to the Californian filming locations from the original Star Wars trilogy, from the forests of giant Sequoia trees in the north of the state to…

An auction of movie memorabilia collected by the late David Prowse, including numerous rare autographs of fellow Star Wars stars and Prowse’s personal script for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980), made headlines in May when it raised a total of $554,788, a percentage of which will benefit the charitable organization Alzheimer’s Research U.K. The biggest ticket item was that Empire script, which sold for $31,900, with a photograph signed by Mark Hamill including the personal message “You’ll always be ‘Dad’ Vader to me,” fetching $20,800. Prowse himself suffered from dementia in the later years of his life, the debilitating condition for which Alzheimer’s Research U.K. is dedicated to improving treatments and working towards a cure.…

Are you ready to take orders from Captain Phasma? If so, Hasbro’s The Black Series First Order Stormtrooper Premium Electronic Helmet is the perfect roleplay item for you. Based on the designs seen in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019), this First Order bucket is the latest entry in a design lineage that traces back to the Imperial stormtroopers and Republic clone troopers of previous galactic eras. In addition to the premium decoration and realistic details, the helmet includes a built-in electronic voice distorter that allows you to yell out, “Traitor!” anytime you wish. This premium helmet retails for $99.99 and is currently available for pre-order.…

Nourishing a Growing Grogu A feast that’s fit for a Foundling Many words come to mind when one thinks of Din Djarin’s clan-pal Grogu: cute, adorable, funny... but most of all, hungry! Recognizing that the little guy will never miss an opportunity to grab a snack, Hasbro’s new Galactic Snackin’ Grogu A comes with plenty of accessories that allow you to feed him, including a bowl of squid-like soup, a blue cookie, and even his very own spoon. Featuring signature sound effects and animated motion, Galactic Snackin’ Grogu reacts to every dish, and even has the silver ball from one of the Razor Crest’s levers when he’s not eating. Available for pre-order at HasbroPulse.com. Accessorize Your Starship Warn passersby that a Force sensitive youngling is onboard Before the Razor Crest’s…

JULY Star Wars #15 Marvel Comics Writer: Charles Soule Artist: Ramon Rosanas Cover Artist: Carlo Pagulayan Bounty Hunters#14 Marvel Comics Writer: Ethan Sacks Artists: Paolo Villanelli Cover Artist: Giuseppe Camuncoli Doctor Aphra#12 Marvel Comics Writer: Alyssa Wong Artist: Minkyu Jung Cover Artist: Sara Pichelli Darth Vader#14 Marvel Comics Writer: Greg Pak Artists: Raffaele Ienco Cover Artist: Aaron Kuder The High Republic #7 Marvel Comics Writer: Cavan Scott Artist: Georges Jeanty Cover Artist: Phil Noto The High Republic Adventures#6 IDW Publishing Writer: Daniel José Older Artist and Cover Artist: Harvey Tolibao…

Until November 12, 2019, no one knew that the tiny being who became colloquially known as “Baby Yoda” even existed—at least no one outside of the tight-knit and tight-lipped cast and crew of The Mandalorian (2019-present). In this age of online spoiler scoopers spinning rumors, offhand comments, and blurry set photos into endless streams of digital discussion, it was no small feat that showrunner Jon Favreau managed to keep the enigmatic, $5 million practical puppet under wraps up until the moment it appeared on screen in the series pilot, on the day that Disney+ launched in the United States. Trailers had teased the gritty western-inspired world of The Mandalorian, but none of the marketing had remotely hinted at what (or whom) would fast become the headline-grabbing face of the series.…

One of Watts’ most surprising contributions to The Empire Strikes Back was actually as an impromptu casting director, suggesting actors he knew to fill two key roles in the movie. Julian Glover, who played the AT-AT commanding officer General Veers (and later the villainous Walter Donovan in 1989’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade) was Watts’ next-door neighbor. “One day, I just walked over to him and said, ‘You know I made Star Wars, right? I think we’re making another one, if you want a part in it,’” laughs Watts. “Of course he did, and he was absolutely terrific in the film.” Another actor, who also happened to be associate producer Watts’ half-brother, was Jeremy Bulloch. Thanks to Watts, Bulloch was given the chance to don the armor of soon-to-be…

KANAN JARRUS A survivor of the Jedi purge, Kanan Jarrus saw firsthand the violence of the Empire, and spent a long time being afraid to reveal his true identity. Having formed a relationship with Syndulla, he went from wanting nothing to do with the war to becoming a major player in the Rebellion, until sacrificing his life to save his love and his friends. JYN ERSO Sometimes heroes try to run from their destinies. Jyn Erso’s search for her scientist father led her to the Rebellion, but it took her a long time to commit to the cause. When she did, she went in all the way, giving her life to transmit the Death Star plans to an orbiting rebel ship.…

Death Valley The harsh desert terrain of Death Valley National Park provided several Tatooine locations for Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), and another for one scene for Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983). It also served as the inspiration for the wastes of Arvala-7 in the series premiere of The Mandalorian (2019-present). Death Valley is one of the most inhospitable parts of the world—planet Earth’s highest ever recorded temperature was measured in the valley at 134°F (56.6°C) back in 1913. Renowned for its rocky canyons and sand dunes, Death Valley can also boast that the lowest point in North America can be found there, at 282 feet (or 86 meters) below sea level, at Badwater Basin. When additional photography was required for A New Hope, the barren canyons…

Randsburg A New Hope: Landspeeder in motion Some shots of Luke’s landspeeder crossing the desert wastes were filmed in Death Valley but they mostly were scrapped for newer, better shots. The dry Koehn Lake bed, outside Randsburg, halfway between Los Angeles and Death Valley, served as the location for these pick-up shots. Angled mirrors attached to the underside of the vehicle hid the prop’s wheels and helped create the illusion that the speeder was floating as it sped across the arid landscape. Skywalker Ranch Return of the Jedi: Darth Vader’s funeral pyre In addition to being the headquarters of Lucasfilm for many years, Skywalker Ranch also served as the filming location for the scene at the end of Return of the Jedi where Darth Vader is solemnly cremated. Sadly the…

The Rebellion against the Empire was sparked not only by concerned senators, but by citizens reacting against Imperial subjugation. These insurgents often hid in backrooms or basements where they could congregate, resupply, and share information. Only after Mon Mothma broadcast a unifying speech above Dantooine did the need for a central headquarters arise. In comparison, when the First Order emerged, few in the New Republic saw it as a threat, compelling General Leia Organa to recruit members to her Resistance. She brought them to D’Qar where they trained like the Alliance of old and prepared for war against the First Order.…

01 “AHSOKA” BY SAY When Say first saw Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2014, 2020), the fan artist was immediately drawn to Ahsoka Tano. “I absolutely loved her look, and she is such a strong character and a great leader,” Say reflects. “When she appeared in The Mandalorian (2019-present), I thought that they did such an amazing job bringing her to life that I was inspired to create a piece of art about her.” 02 “THE SKYWALKER SAGA” BY ISAIAH LESTER When crafting this creation, fan artist Isaiah Lester was inspired by the Skywalker family’s journey, and the way that Anakin’s decisions affected the Skywalkers and those closest to them. Centering the piece on a portrayal of Anakin’s struggle between the light and the darkness, Lester also incorporated Luke, Leia,…

“WHEREVER I GO, HE GOES.” Keep your helmet on and get ready to answer these questions about the Mandalorian’s most recent exploits. FROM TATOOINE TO TRASK 1: From whom did Cobb Vanth acquire his Mandalorian armor? A/ Boba Fett B/ Jawas C/ Tusken Raiders D/ A Mining Collective 2: In which settlement did Cobb Vanth serve as the marshal? A/ Mos Eisley B/ Mos Espa C/ Mos Pelgo D/ Anchorhead 3:Who intercepted the Razor Crest on its way to the Kol Iben system? A/ The New Republic B/ The Imperial Remnant C/ The Bounty Hunters Guild D/ The Jedi 4:What class of Imperial starship did Bo-Katan Kryze wish to steal? A/ Arquitens-class B/ Venator-class C/ Victory-class D/ Gozanti-class 5:A dock worker from which species repaired the Razor Crest ? A/…

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. Justina Ireland @ justinaireland New York Times bestselling author of Star Warsnovel A Test of Courage, Justina is one of the creators behind Star Wars: The High Republic. Michael Kogge @ michaelkogge Michael is the author of the junior novelization of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and the Star Wars Rebelschapter book series. Brandon Wainerdi @ ActuallyBrandon Brandon is a writer, digital strategist, and podcaster, with a talent for crossword puzzles and a love of the Star Warsgalaxy. James Floyd…

Among a raft of new content released on Disney+ as part of the streaming service’s May 4th Star Wars Day celebrations, a special mini-episode of The Simpsons (1990-present) swapped Springfield for the galaxy far, far away (or at least an intergalactic pre-school within driving distance). In Maggie Simpson: The Force Awakens From Its Nap, the youngest member of the Simpsons clan embarks upon an epic quest with help from BB-8 to retrieve her stolen pacifier, featuring cameos from familiar characters and a closing credits sequence that pays homage to The Mandalorian (2019-present), in a hilarious battle against the dark side of day care. This special wasn’t the only treat added to the Disney+ library, however, with new short films also going live. Drone Detour We’ve all watched amazing drone footage…

Fascinating features and articles from the digital vaults of StarWars.com Add StarWars.com/Insider to your browser bookmarks to enjoy Insider’s pick of the best of the official Star Warswebsite. The Legacy of Lucasfilm Animation With The Bad Batch(2021) now streaming on Disney+, four StarWars.com writers talk about the animated series and shorts that came before it. Making Mando Macarons Learn how to bake Grogu’s favorite class-time treats, with a full recipe and instructions! Dennis Muren on Return of the Jedi (1983) StarWars.com’s 2013 interview with the visual effects legend, on the innovation involved in bringing the original trilogy to a close.…

Allied Against the Nihil A motley mix of Jedi face their greatest foe in Star Wars: The High Republic: The Rising Storm Hundreds of years before the Star Wars films, an all-new conflict rages across the galaxy far, far away! The High Republic era is ground zero for a major cross-publishing event, in which the noble knights of the Jedi Order take up arms against the Nihil, nefarious marauders who threaten everything the Republic stands for. The Rising Storm is the second adult novel set during this period of Star Wars history, and follows on from the stunning, galaxy-changing events introduced in Charles Soule’s Light of the Jedi. Cavan Scott is the writer behind this all-new tale, and he doesn’t take lightly the opportunity to go deep into an unexplored…

Race to the Edge The Next Wave of Tales! With the publication on June 29 of Cavan Scott’s The High Republic novel, The Rising Storm, and Daniel José Older’s middle grade novel, Race to Crashpoint Tower, the new era ofStar Wars storytelling enters its next wave. The galaxy is looking forward with hope to the Republic Fair, a celebration of peace and unity in the wake of the Great Hyperspace Disaster—but the dreaded Nihil have other ideas! With plotlines that complement each other, and consequences that will play out in subsequent books and comics, both are must-reads for fans of the unfolding saga, who have even more to look forward to in the coming months. The drama continues on July 27 in Out of the Shadows, a young adult novel…

BABY FACE Humans are hard-wired to have a soft spot for babies’ faces. It’s part of what compells us to take care of and protect our young, and why Grogu is instantly, and universally adorable. FAMILIARITY We all love Yoda, right? How joyful was it to be introduced to another member of his species? THE VOICE Just as we respond to his baby face, we connect with the child-like gurgles and noises the little guy makes. WIDE-EYED WONDER If eyes are the windows to the soul, Grogu’s big brown peepers are our invitation to experience the Star Wars galaxy from his perspective. SIZE DOES MATTER Smaller even than Yoda, Grogu’s baby-like size is a big part of his cute, huggable appeal. HE’S REAL! Thanks to sophisticated puppetry, Grogu has a…

At the heart of Star Wars beats a story of good and evil. While allegiances and choices can be complicated—not all Jedi made the right decision all the time, and scoundrels and bounty hunters can make some of the best allies—the stories always come back to people who fight for justice, kindness, and freedom from fear. That’s especially evident in the story of the Rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Although their methods often varied, from Saw Gerrera to Leia Organa, to the thousands of senators, pilots, spies, and everyday people who took a stance against the Empire, they knew what they were fighting for: fair governance without fear of intimidation or exploitation. Let’s meet ten rebellious individuals who made a difference during the galactic civil war. 10 BAIL ORGANA Primarily…

Redwood Country Most of the forest scenes on the Moon of Endor for Return of the Jedi were filmed near Redwood National and State Parks in the northwest corner of California, outside Crescent City. Other redwood groves a little bit closer to civilization were used to shoot footage that was merged into the speeder bike chase. Visiting these redwoods also makes for a great weekend trip, at least if you’re coming from the Bay Area. Crescent City is about a seven hour drive from San Francisco along U.S. 101, and a six hour drive from Portland, Oregon. Humboldt Redwoods State Park is just over four hours driving from San Francisco, and 4.5 hours from Sacramento. Cheatham Grove is less than an hour further north from there.…

Rocky Peak Park The Mandalorian: Tython The planet Tython, as seen in The Mandalorian Season Two episode, “The Tragedy,” was filmed on location at Rocky Peak Park outside Simi Valley—one of the few locations to be shot in a real place rather than the show’s virtual set. After parking at the trailhead at the north end of Rocky Peak Road, off of State Route 118, the trail winds uphill. At about half a mile along the trail, there is the flat area on the right where the Imperial troop transports landed next to the Razor Crest, and the stormtroopers began their assault. Head another half mile up the trail, and on the right you’ll find the rocky area where Fennec Shand and Boba Fett took on hordes of stormtroopers. Keep…

Having overseen so many incredible animatronic creations, Scanlan has two furry favorites from The Rise of Skywalker. “You see them for almost a nanosecond in the Jordanian desert; the little mouse creatures that have their eyeballs in their ears,” he says. “They watch the Millennium Falcon go by, and to me that is everything Star Wars is. George Lucas would often put a throwaway character into a scene, and it brings so much atmosphere into the moment. That brief shot, as the Falcon flies by and these two creatures literally prick up their ears and watch it go, was quintessentially Star Wars. I love that to death. It’s those blink-and-you’ll-miss-them moments that are the most delightful, and say so much about the Star Wars galaxy.”…

Yavin 4 Orbiting the gas giant Yavin in the Outer Rim, the fourth moon was once the home to an ancient civilization known as the Massassi. This lost species built giant ziggurats in the moon’s jungles, one of which, the Great Temple, housed the Rebel Alliance’s High Command and starfighter squadrons. Hoth A wasteland of snow, ice, and wind in the Anoat sector seemed to be the perfect hiding spot for the Alliance after a long search. The rebels spent two years carving tunnels to create Echo Base, but their feat of engineering was all in vain when the Empire located it and invaded. D’Qar This lush, forested planet, not far from Naboo, had been settled and abandoned by the rebels, and then years later used as the operations center…

Much like Luke and Leia, Michael Hinton’s daughters Zoe and Saffy have traveled very different paths on their Star Wars journeys, thanks in part to their very different personalities. “Zoe is an outgoing girl, who has been inspired by Star Wars, George Lucas, and Dave Filoni to pursue filmmaking,” beams the proud father. “She also uses Star Wars to run her own podcast, has been able to do two panels at Star Wars Celebration, host the Star Wars animated panel at Reed Pop’s Keystone Comic Con, and done numerous other panels around the area.” Hinton’s other daughter is a different proposition. “Saffy is a very shy person,” he explains. “But Star Wars costuming has transformed her. In costume she is outgoing, and will dance, interact, and have fun with anyone.”…

For Italian fan Ruggero Collenghi, Star Wars has always been a serious matter. After seeing the original trilogy in the mid-1980s, the saga became a true passion for him. The hobby even led him to pass up social activities with his friends. “In the early 1990s, I once spent New Year’s Eve at home alone, refusing to go partying with my friends because there was a Star Wars marathon on TV,” says Collenghi. “Unmissable for me, but a weird choice for all my friends.” Although he does not consider himself much of a collector, Collenghi has seen the movies hundreds of times, utilizing many Star Wars quotes and teachings as guides in his personal life. When a new Padawan increased the size of their family, Collenghi and his girlfriend decided…

The second season of The Mandalorian (2019-present) culminated in an epic struggle for the Darksaber, the symbolic weapon wielded by the true leader of Mandalore. Bo-Katan Kryze sought the prized possession, but Mando successfully earned ownership by defeating Moff Gideon. With Hasbro’s The Black Series Force FX Elite Darksaber, Mando fans can take posession of the fabled blade themselves, with screen-accurate sounds, a rechargeable battery, and a display stand to help boost your claim to Mandalore’s throne. Priced at $249.99, the Darksaber is scheduled to ship in August 2021.…

From her service as a Padawan in the Clone Wars to clashes with the magistrate’s forces in The Mandalorian, Ahsoka Tano has become one of the most beloved characters in Star Wars lore. Now you can represent your love for the trustworthy Togruta with Our Universe’s comfortable Ahsoka Tano Sweatshirt (left). Accessorize your look with some illustrious items from the company’s Heroes & Villains’ Star Wars line, including the Ahsoka Tano Cardholder, the Ahsoka Tano Pin Collector Mini Backpack, and Ahsoka Tano Flap Wallet. Each of these unforgettable fashions is available now at HerUniverse.com.…

Bounty Hunt or Battlefield? Boba Fett faces a horde of challengers in an epic new five-part Marvel miniseries! War of the Bounty Hunters is the biggest Star Wars comics event of 2021, weaving an intense tale of blasters and betrayal through the ongoing comics series Bounty Hunters, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra, and Star Wars. But the centerpiece of the saga is the five-issue, limited series Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters, which kicked off a fresh round of mayhem when issue #1 hit comic-store shelves on June 2. Writer Charles Soule and artist Luke Ross are on board for this chronicle of Boba Fett’s white-knuckled quest to deliver Han Solo’s carbonite slab to Jabba the Hutt’s palace on Tatooine. As seen in The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Fett wasn’t…

Light of the Jedi Writer: Charles Soule Publisher: Del Rey Format: Adult novel Available: Now A Test of Courage Writer: Justina Ireland Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press Format: Middle grade novel Available: Now The Great Jedi Rescue Writer: Cavan Scott Artist: Petur Antonsson Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press Format: 8x8 storybook Available: Now Into the Dark Writer: Claudia Gray Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press Format: Young adult novel Available: Now The Rising Storm Writer: Cavan Scott Publisher: Del Rey Format: Adult novel Available: June 29, 2021 Race to Crashpoint Tower Writer: Daniel José Older Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press Format: Middle grade novel Available: June 29, 2021 Out of the Shadows Writer: Justina Ireland Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press Format: Young adult novel Available: July 27, 2021 Tempest Runner Writer: Cavan Scott Publisher: Del Rey…

19 BSW4 • Early Insurgency The seeds of Saw Gerrera’s Partisan movement were sown after his sister, Steela, became a casualty of the Onderon Civil War. • Petition of the 2,000 Delegates including senators Bail Organa, Mon Mothma, and Padmé Amidala, presented a petition signed by 2,000 members of the chamber requesting Supreme Chancellor Palpatine surrender his emergency wartime powers. • The Fall of the Republic The First Galactic Empire was formed after Palpatine declared himself Emperor. 18 BSW4 • The Raada Uprising Ahsoka Tano agreed to help Bail Organa’s rebellious efforts after leading an uprising against the Empire on the planet Raada, adopting the codename “Fulcrum.” • Dawn of Rebellion Mon Mothma began to organize military and intelligence movements for an anti-Empire coalition, tentatively named the “Alliance.” 14 BSW4 • Liberation on Kashyyyk With aid…

Los Angeles That’s no moon, it’s an old television station! While the saga’s most notable connections to the Greater Los Angeles area are linked to movie studios and the special effects business, there are a couple of real-world locations in the Southland from Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) that might surprise you. Scattergood Generating Station, El Segundo A New Hope: Death Star control room Remember the brief shot in A New Hope featuring some helmeted Death Star operators at a console bristling with knobs, switches, and meters? That wasn’t a set at Elstree Studios in the U.K. but a genuine control room at the Scattergood Generating Station, a natural gas-powered steam plant in El Segundo. As you might expect from a working power plant—and an Imperial battle station—it’s not…

Frequently referred to as the “Yuma shoot,” because the cast and crew stayed in the nearest town, Yuma, just a few miles east in Arizona across the Colorado River, the actual filming location for the Great Pit of Carkoon on Tatooine was in Buttercup Valley, California, less than two miles north of the Mexican border in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. In addition to the Sarlacc pit filming for Jedi, the sweeping sands were used for the Special Edition of A New Hope, when Rick McCallum arrived with a film crew in 1996 to shoot additional sandtrooper scenes, using Marines from a local military base as extras. The exact location for that particular shoot remains unknown, and as with Death Valley, visiting the area during the summer months is…

Klaud was a new addition to the cast of The Rise of Skywalker, and his origins came from a different source than usual, as Scanlan explains. “We had a group of concept artists who are also sculptors, but also a fantastic group of sculptors who don’t usually get the opportunity to have a go at designs. Colin Jackman was the sculptor who designed Klaud, and J.J. loved it when we presented it to him,” says Scanlan. “Klaud’s backstory, as it was told to us, was that he was hanging around at a galactic bus stop when the Millennium Falcon flew by, and Klaud got on board because Finn mistakes him for someone else, so Klaud never really knew why he was there. And that joke was actually filmed. Nick Kellington…

3 BSW4 • Rebels from Phoenix Squadron established a small base on Atollan. 2 BSW4 • Dantooine served as a temporary staging center for the Rebel Alliance, unified under Mon Mothma. 1 BSW4 • Alliance High Command set up a base on Yavin 4. 0 BSW4 • When the Empire’s Death Star threatened to obliterate Yavin 4, the rebels destroyed the battle station but had to abandon their compromised base. 1 ASW4 • Crait was considered as a potential new central base. • The remote world of Hoth was eventually chosen. 3 ASW4 • The Empire attacked the rebel’s new base on Hoth, scattering Alliance forces across space. • Rebels built a small outpost on D’Qar, but later departed after the Alliance won at Endor. 34 ASW4 • D’Qar became…

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For Austin Heickman, meeting actor Paul Bettany was like getting to chat with two Hollywood superstars at the same time. “I’m such a fan of Bettany’s work as Vision and Jarvis in the Marvel Universe,” recalls Heickman, "So I was thrilled when he was cast in the role of Dryden Vos in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018).” Bettany may have played a dangerous criminal overlord in the story of Han Solo's early adventures, but Heickman describes the actor himself as “kind and down to Earth.” During his brief conversation with Bettany, Heickmen was thrilled to talk about his two favorite fantasy series. “I asked if he was excited for WandaVision (2021), and how filming with Elizabeth Olsen went,” enthuses Hickman. “And, of course, he had great things to say…