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It’s easy to get stuck in a rut, to find yourself doing the same old thing, day in and day out. We’ve all experienced something of that feeling over the past couple of years, but thankfully we’ve also had new Star Warsstories to lift and sustain us during these difficult months. As the saga has stretched its wings and moved beyond the Skywalker story, we’ve reveled in the delights of The Mandalorian (2019-present) and The Bad Batch(2020-present) on Disney+, while The High Republiccontinues to thrill and surprise readers across the world. Now an exceptional series of short anime films, about to debut on Disney+, is set to shake things up even further with a unique take on the galaxy far, far away. Actually, that should read “new takes,” as Star…

Prior to turning to the dark side, Anakin Skywalker served the Republic during the Clone Wars and became one of its most celebrated heroes alongside Obi-Wan Kenobi. Skywalker valiantly faced down the Separatists and their legions of battle droids on countless occasions, and Sideshow Collectible’s Anakin Skywalker Mythos Statue captures the Jedi Knight at the peak of that storied career—and it’s defining low point. Cast in polystone, the statue features two swappable portraits of the hero, allowing you to display Anakin as both fierce Jedi Knight or scarred and dark-eyed Sith. Priced at $585, this 21-inch-tall statue is available for pre-order at Sideshow.com.…

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. Fan Spotlight StarWars.com profiles Mexican cosplayer Momo Naberrie, who has created a stunning fusion of her cultural heritage and her love of Queen Amidala. The Cinema Behind Star Wars Part of a series of articles on the movies that influenced Star Wars, Starwars.com looks at the 1951 sci-fi classic The Day the Earth Stood Still. On The Comlink Celebrating the second wave of stories from The High Republic, five StarWars.com writers discuss how the new galactic era is changing their fandom.…

If you have a droid that’s prone to wandering off, then Regal Robot have just the product for you, modelled after the device the Jawas attached to both R2-D2 and C-3PO in Star Wars: A New Hope (1977). The Restraining Bold magnetic mini scultpure, which takes its inspiration from the small prop that was originally made from an old movie camera lens, is made from solid polyurethane resin and hand-painted by Regal Robot’s team of artists at their New York studio. Priced at $29.99, don’t hold back on picking up your own restraining bolt at regalrobot.com.…

The Never Classic Knew Character —Until Now You ! Meetthehunter who firstworeLeia’s mask in War of the Bounty Hunters: Boushh #1 In order to infiltrate Jabba the Hutt’s palace in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983) Princess Leia wore the armor of a notorious bounty hunter—someone who wouldn’t attract undue suspicion from Jabba’s goons. That hunter’s name, Boushh, has been known for decades, but his biography has largely remained in the shadows since his saga spotlight. In the latest tie-in to the ongoing War of the Bounty Hunters crossover event, writer Alyssa Wong and artist David Baldeón explore Boushh’s early years. In their telling, the iconic masked warrior who spoke through an artificial vocoder is the leader of a team of lethal killers, all of them exiled from their…

In Star Wars: The High Republic: Trail of Shadows #1, writer Daniel José Older knits a tangled web of lies and deceit in the first part of a five-issue miniseries from Marvel Comics that blends the Star Wars galaxy with noir detective fiction. Jedi investigator Emerick Caphtor joins forces with private eye Sian Holt to solve a murder mystery the likes of which the Jedi Order has never seen before—if they can only find a way to work together at all! With art by Dave Wachter and a cover by David Lopez, Trial of Shadows goes on sale on October 6.…

Asked which Star Wars character is his favorite, Lee responds, “Han Solo!” almost instantaneously. “There’s just something about Han. He was ‘too cool for school’,” he continues. “Han was that guy that everybody was a little afraid of, who had that cockiness, who seemed like he really was aware of everything. Now, when you look back at him, he really is full of swagger, and you realize that he doesn’t have it all figured out. He’s a survivor, and the character arc of him going from rogue to general is such a great journey for a character."…

Han and Leia were no easy match. Two strong-willed and courageous people in their own right, they had difficulty backing down from a fight—even, or perhaps especially, with each other. At the outset, Leia’s staunch belief in protecting those who could not help themselves seemed to conflict with Han’s desire to take care of himself above all others. But in their escape from the rebel base on Hoth, Han risked everything—including his life and his ship—to get Leia Organa to safety. With the Empire in pursuit and the hyperdrive offline, Han navigated his craft into an asteroid field, a brash and bold move that shocked even Leia. “You’re not actually going into an asteroid field?” she asked incredulously. Another in a long list of suicide missions, Han successfully hid his…

Onaconda Farr A friend of Padmé Amidala, the Rodian senator Onaconda Farr betrayed her to the Separatists in return for food for his starving population. Farr rededicated himself to the Republic, but this brief lapse in judgment led to his death at the hands of aide Lolo Purs. Ganodi During her time as a Jedi initiate, Ganodi visited the Crystal Cave on Ilum in search of the kyber crystal that would power her lightsaber. When Weequay pirates derailed the mission, Ganodi and her fellow initiates confronted General Grievous himself and rescued Ahsoka Tano. Tseebo An old friend of the Bridger family, Tseebo sported Lobottech headgear and was initially employed by the Galactic Empire on Lothal. However, after the Rodian used his cybernetic implant to steal secret Imperial schematics, Tseebo went…

During his graduation reception at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Stephen Hekimian was shocked to see Bill Burr, one of his favorite comedians, in attendance. “My brother Colin and I went to speak with Bill and he was hilarious, friendly, and kind enough to take this photo with us,” recounts Hekimian. “Star Wars has meant a great deal to me since I was eight years old,” Hekimian says. “Bill Burr’s appearances as Migs Mayfeld on The Mandalorian (2019-present) showcase his trademark sense of humor, but also his acting ability, exhibiting dramatic depth.” The loyal fan would have been fascinated to learn more about Mayfeld, but for one sad truth. “I would have loved to see Migs Mayfeld return if not for the character's untimely ‘death’ in that Imperial refinery…

Dan Wallace @ danwall88 Dan has written many Star Wars books including several in the Essential Guide series and was a co-author of Ultimate Star Wars. 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. Bryan Young @swankmotron Bryan is an author, journalist, and filmmaker. The podcast host also writes for several websites, including, Syfy, How Stuff Works, and /Film. Cavan Scott @ cavanscott Cavan has written Star Warsfor Marvel, IDW, Del Rey and Disney books, and is one of the creators behind Star Wars: The High Republic. 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. Brian…

Disney+ is the perfect place to get your annual fix of freaky thrills this Halloween, with a scary (but fun) new LEGO® animation arriving on the streaming service on October 1. Celebrating the villainous dark side of the Star Wars galaxy, LEGO® Star Wars Terrifying Tales is set after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and stars Jake Green as Poe Dameron. The animated adventure, produced by Lucasfilm in collaboration with Atomic Cartoons, sees Poe and BB-8 crash on Mustafar only to discover crime boss Graballa the Hutt is turning Darth Vader’s castle into the hottest hotel in the galaxy, just as a sinister plan emerges.…

Having injected a wealth of Star Wars knowledge into the storylines of The Mandalorian (2019-present), series executive producer Dave Filoni has now been transformed into injection molded plastic as part of Hasbro’s The Black Series line of 6-inch Star Wars action figures. The fully articulated, premium deco toy actually depicts New Republic X-wing pilot Trapper Wolf, as played by Filoni in two episodes of the hit Disney+ series, and is available exclusively from Hasbro Pulse, priced $26.99.…

Whether suiting up for the New Republic or the Empire, players got to experience the frenzied thrill of starfighter combat with the launch of EA’s Star Wars: Squadrons videogame last year. Adding its own unique spin on the space combat-sim genre, Star Wars gamers could choose which side they fought for, and now they can show their allegiance to their favorite faction with J!NX’s Squadrons-themed T-shirts. Priced at $19.99 each, the T-shirts are available direct from JINX.com.…

Run the Rim with the Razor Crest Mando’s signature ship joins the Mission fleet Throughout The Mandalorian’s first two seasons, the Razor Crest survived battles with bounty hunters, TIE fighters, giant spiders, and the oceans of Trask—albeit with more than a few dinks in the paintwork. The durable starship finally met its match when Moff Gideon’s Imperial cruiser blasted Mando’s beloved vehicle to smithereens on Tython, but budding bounty hunters can still enjoy flying the silver starship with Hasbro’s Mission Fleet Razor Crest Outer Rim Run Deluxe Vehicle A . Priced at $39.99 and due to arrive in stores this Fall, you can order yours at Hasbro.com. Shore Trooping Make your next beach trip a fashionable one Taken a dip on planet Trask and need to dry yourself down? What…

Don’t Miss These Upcoming Releases OCTOBER The High Republic Adventures#9 IDW Comics Writer: Daniel José Older Artists: Toni Bruno Cover Artist: Harvey Tolibao Doctor Aphra#15 Marvel Comics Writer: Alyssa Wong Artist: Federico Sabbatini Cover Artist: Sara Pichelli Star Wars #18 Marvel Comics Writer: Charles Soule Artist: Ramon Rosanas Cover Artist: Carlo Pagulayan Darth Vader#17 Marvel Comics Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Raffaele Ienco Cover Artist: Aaron Kuder The High Republic#10 Marvel Comics Writer: Cavan Scott Artist: Georges Jeanty Cover Artist: Phil Noto Bounty Hunters #17 Marvel Comics Writer: Ethan Sachs Artist: Paolo Villanelli Cover Artist: Giuseppe Camuncoli…

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: Now Race to Crashpoint Tower Writer: Daniel José Older Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press Format: Middle grade novel Available: Now Out of the Shadows Writer: Justina Ireland Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press Format: Young adult novel Available: Now Tempest Runner Writer: Cavan Scott Publisher: Del Rey Format: Audio original novel Available: Now…

With a mischievous grin, Han Solo proved again and again that he was ready to do anything—and we mean literally anything—to survive. There was no scheme too dangerous, no idea too outlandish, and no flight path too treacherous to disrupt his unshakable outward confidence. When others would spend time assessing if their idea was even possible, Han hurtled into the unknown. Or as he put it: “I never asked that question until after I’ve done it.” A far more complex man than the selfish and brash persona he projected, even as he claimed he was only “in it for the money,” there was an undercurrent of responsibility to the greater good to him, an unshakable loyalty beneath the sarcasm and tough talk that inspired many of Solo’s craziest gambits—and those…

Inspiration cuts both ways, and Star Wars has had almost as big an influence on Japanese culture as that culture had on George Lucas. Lucas, along with Coppola, paid his debt to Kurosawa by producing his 1980 film Kagemusha. The most pervasive influence in Japan has been the Star Wars lightsaber. Examples of “laser swords” have turned up in anime like Tenchi Muyo (from 1992; Tenchi wields a familiar ‘energy sword’), Gin Tama (from 2006; swords are banned by aliens, so heroes have ‘beam swords’ made of light), and Slayers (from 2008; another lightsaberstyle blade). There was a space opera anime boom in Japan afterStar Wars, withSpace Pirate Captain Harlock(TV, 1978-79),Mobile Suit Gundam(TV, 1979-80),Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie(1982), andSuper Dimension Fortress Macross (TV, 1982-83), among others. Star Wars toys were…

22 BSW4 • With a Republic relief effort delayed, Rodia aligned with the Separatist cause and handed Padmé Amidala over to Nute Gunray. Assisted by Jar Jar Binks, Amidala escaped and convinced Senator Farr to rejoin the Republic. 21 BSW4 • Bounty hunter Cad Bane tortured Bolla Ropal to death before capturing several Force-sensitive children, including Rodian Wee Dunn, for Darth Sidious’s vile experiments. 21 BSW4 • Several Republic senators, including Rodian Senator Farr, who opposed a bill enhancing Chancellor Palpatine’s governmental reach, were taken hostage by Cad Bane. 21-20 BSW4 • Along with Padmé Amidala and Bail Organa, Senator Farr spoke out against a bill increasing the military budget and became a victim of violent intimidation. 19 BSW4 • Young Rodian Ganodi was among a group of Jedi initiates…

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When Bruno Santos isn’t at work or spending time with his cat, Beans, the intrepid Star Wars enthusiast can almost always be found building cosplays. “I am a project-orientated person and always have something new to work on,” explains Santos. “The world of Jedi and bounty hunters is enthralling, and I love the western motifs in The Mandalorian (2019-present). The themes of family, sacrifice, doing the right thing, and friendship resonate deeply with me. Also, lightsabers are just so cool.” Santos was particularly drawn to the show’s second season premiere and its introduction of Mos Pelgo’s marshal, Cobb Vanth. “The episode was such an explosive return,” says the cosplayer. “Cobb Vanth was a great addition to the world. His look was a perfect combination of cowboy and sci-fi armor, and…

Our regular summary of Star Wars movies and television series currently filming: IN PRODUCTION Starring Diego Luna as Cassian Andor Disney+ Episode Director: Tony Gilroy Cast Includes: Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Denise Gough, and Kyle Soller. Starring Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Director: Deborah Chow Cast Includes: Hayden Christensen, Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell and Benny Safdie. IN POST-PRODUCTION Starring Temuera Morrison as Boba Fett Disney+ Cast Includes: Ming-Na Wen as Fennec Shand…

Feel the Force of the Samurai See the galaxy far, far away from a different point of view, in the Visions-inspired novel Star Wars: Ronin In this Japanese-styled reimagining of the Star Wars mythos, a mysterious ex-Sith renounces his allegiances to former and future masters and sets off to roam the galaxy. Star Wars: Ronin, a 336-page hardcover coming October 12 from Del Rey Publishing, is an original novel that continues the story of “The Duel,” one of the most striking films from the animated anthology Star Wars: Visions (premiering this September on Disney+). Because the aim of Star Wars: Visions is to present diffferent takes on Star Wars that aren’t bound by official continuity, “The Duel” reimagines the war of Jedi versus Sith through a prism of Japanese lore…

Fallen Catch a Star Will the light of the Jedi go dark in The High Republic’s third wave? The first few months of 2022 will see a third wave of books and comics take the High Republic era into increasingly dark corners of the Star Wars galaxy, if the slate of titles recently announced by Lucasfilm are anything to go by. A sense of impending doom can be gleaned from The Fallen Star, the title of the third adult novel from Del Rey in the publishing initiative, written by Claudia Gray. Who, what, or where that star is will no doubt deliver yet more shocks to fans already reeling from the devastating climax of Cavan Scott’s The Rising Storm. And talking of storms, Light of the Jedi author Charles Soule…

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is best known to Star Wars fans as Captain Carson Teva, a pilot in the New Republic Starfighter Corps in The Mandalorian (2019-present), but it turns out the actor and TV host has a much longer association with the forces of the opposition, as an Imperial TIE fighter pilot! “When I first heard of the 501st Legion in 1999 I was working at a Blockbuster Video store,” Lee reveals. “It was just before the release of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999), back when people were lining up for months before the movie premiered. One day, a whole squad of stormtroopers walked into the store!” He laughs. “Many years later, when I was working on Kim’s Convenience (2016-2021), I was invited to appear at an event for…

The bigger the gamble, the better the prize. Tossed into a foul pit on the fetid world of Mimban, Han Solo was meant to be executed by the hungry, hairy beast that was chained inside the dank cell. Instead, he cemented a lifelong friendship with his partner and co-pilot Chewbacca. But upon first meeting, the muscular Wookiee nearly killed Han on sight. Through broken Shyriiwook, Han was able to communicate a half-baked plan to fake fight in order to bring down the cell’s main support beam without the guards figuring out that the fracas was really concealing an escape plot. Once free, the shackles on their feet forced Han and Chewie to stay together as they raced to meet a transport. But it was an affinity for the rakish rogue…

“During preproduction, you could throw any ideas at George and sometimes they stuck,” reflects Nilo Rodis-Jamero on the design process of a Star Wars movie. “One of those concepts was the Royal Guard. I’d found a felt pen marker that was so beautiful, so red—that red was calling me to design something with it. There wasn’t much red in Star Wars, but I wanted to use it. Out of that came the guard. It wasn’t written into the script. I didn’t even have a name for it. It was just a guard. “During the costume design presentation, George looked at it, kind of puzzled, and said, ‘Where is this in the script?’ I told him, ‘The throne room is black, the Emperor is black, Darth Vader is black, and the…

“She was a bigger-than-life character, and she was always there for George,” McCallum says of Carrie Fisher, the actor who made Leia Organa such a powerful screen icon. To illustrate that point, McCallum relates a tale from the days of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. “We had this wonderful Dutch actress who was going to play Mata Hari, the spy,” explains McCallum. “She was a friend of Linda Hamilton’s, and when she went to go visit her in California they started working out together, as Hamilton was prepping for Terminator 2 (1991). Six months later, when we met her again in Europe, she’d transformed into this person who had nothing to do with Mata Hari. I had to recast very quickly. "We were always on the back leg of it,…

One of the most notable Rodians was Bolla Ropal, a Jedi entrusted with the kyber memory crystal that held a list of the galaxy’s Force-sensitive children. This information represented the future of the Jedi, as each name was a potential recruit for the Jedi Order. After stealing a holocron from the Jedi Temple, Cad Bane captured Ropal so that he could coerce the Jedi into opening the device and accessing the crystal. Bane tortured Ropal, but the valiant Rodian resisted the pain and sacrificed his life to safeguard the list. The bounty hunter eventually retrieved the data and kidnapped several children, including the Rodian Wee Dunn, to be experimented upon in Darth Sidious’s laboratory. Anakin Skywalker rescued them in the nick of time.…

“WHEREVER I GO, HE GOES.” Test your knowledge of the galaxy’s diabolical lieutenants. PREQUEL PLOTTERS 1:Who did Darth Sidious manipulate into leading the invasion of Naboo? A/ Wat Tambor B/ Poggle the Lesser C/ Nute Gunray D/ San Hill 2:What task did Jango Fett hire Zam Wesell to undertake? A/ Locate Anakin Skywalker B/ Babysit Boba Fett C/ Kill Padmé Amidala D/ Attack the Jedi Council 3:Where did Mas Amedda serve as one of Palpatine’s underlings? A/ The Trade Federation B/ The Corporate Alliance C/ The Techno Union D/ The Galactic Senate 4:Which Separatist vessel did General Grievous command? A/ Invisible Hand B/ Venom C/ Malevolence D/ Revenge 5:Which planet did General Grievous flee to after the Battle of Coruscant? A/ Felucia B/ Utapau C/ Mustafar D/ Cato Neimoidia ORIGINAL…