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I love the Ewoks! Actually, I think they’re one of the coolest concepts in all of Star Wars. They represent qualities that everyone should aspire to—inventiveness, compassion, a connectedness with their natural surroundings, and the grit and resolve it takes to stand up to bullies. They were the quintessential underdogs that turned the tide of galactic conflict, and the fact they were also adept at refashioning stormtrooper helmets into xylophones only adds to my appreciation. I love Wookiees too! As is well known, George Lucas invented Ewoks when he needed a new species of non-technological allies for the Rebellion in Return of the Jedi (1983), having already established that Wookiees such as Chewbacca knew their way around a hyperdrive. Now we have another hulking Kashyyyk native to admire, in the…

A host of new Star Wars live-action and animated adventures were announced at this year’s Star Wars Celebration, along with more details of much-anticipated series and news on the return of other old favorites. In case you missed anything (perhaps you were sitting it out in a Tatooine cave or encased in carbonite?), here’s Insider’s summary of everything we have to look forward to. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Starring Jude Law and an as yet-to-be-announced cast of four younger adventurers, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew will follow the journey of a group of lost children as they struggle across the galaxy to find their way home. Set after Return of the Jedi (1983), during the Ahsoka-Mandalorian timeframe. The series is executive produced by Jon Watts and Chris Ford with Jon Favreau…

As the last sight that many of the Sith Lord’s enemies saw, Darth Vader’s haunting helmet became a symbol of the Empire’s terrible might. However, Paladone have chosen to look on the bright side, and transformed Vader’s infamous headgear into a fun lamp! The Darth Vader Light with Sound features glowing red eyes and mouth grill, and even emanates the Sith’s notorious mechanical breathing when powered up. Retailing for $31.99, the light is available now.…

AUGUST Bounty Hunters #26 Marvel Comics Writer: Ethan Sacks Artist: Paolo Villanelli Cover Artist: Giuseppe Camuncoli Darth Vader #26 Marvel Comics Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Raffaele Ienco Cover Artist: Rahzzah Obi-Wan Kenobi #4 (of5) Marvel Comics Writer: Christopher Cantwell Artist: Madibek Musabekov Cover Artist: Phil Noto SEPTEMBER Star Wars: The New Republic Legends Epic Collection Volume 6 Marvel Comics Writers: Mike Richardson & Randy Stradley Artists: Paul Gulacy & others Cover Artist: Dave Dorman OCTOBER Tales from the Rancor Pit Dark Horse Comics Writer: Cavan Scott Artists: Nick Brokenshire, Juan Samu, Andy Duggan & Rafael Perez Cover Artists: Kelley Jones & Michelle Madsen…

The Dangerous Life of a Rebel Agent War is full of impossible choices made in the most stressful and morally ambiguous environments. Commanders send their troops into battle, knowing many won’t survive the day. Spies must participate in or ignore illegal behaviors to keep their true identities safe. And bombers are often unable to verify their payloads won’t injure civilians, along with their intended targets. Cassian Jeron Andor was a Rebel Alliance hero whose bravery helped turn the tide in the battle between the Alliance and the Empire. But many of Andor’s actions on missions for the Rebellion were morally questionable. Star Wars Insider takes a look into the life of Cassian Andor and other rebel spies and insurgents who sometimes blurred the lines between right and wrong in their…

The Twi’lek homeworld of Ryloth suffered occupations from the Separatists during the Clone Wars and the Galactic Empire, after the fall of the Republic. Cham Syndulla, leader of the Free Ryloth Movement, knew the Empire was unlikely to leave Ryloth while the planet still had valuable spice to trade. Unfortunately, there was little hope of any successful diplomatic measures that would help his people. When Palpatine and Darth Vader visited Ryloth, Syndulla and his army of insurgents made the bold move of attempting to assassinate them both. Their efforts failed, but their movement continued. Out of desperation, some civilians turned to violence to defy the Empire. Explosives expert Skelly became alarmed by the mining activities ordered by Imperial Efficiency expert Count Vidian on the Gorse moon, Cynda. Believing that the…

Numerous myths have built up around the making of the original Star Wars trilogy, and there is one common misconception that Craig Barron is keen to clear up. “There is a rumor that our matte paintings were done on glass panels that were actually shower doors from a local hardware store, ” he says. “Now, I don’t know where this rumor started, but they weren’t! We had them specially made. Each of them was two-and- a-half by six feet in size and placed in metal frames. Sure, they were made by a company that also made shower doors, but they weren’t actually shower doors (laughs)!”…

“I’ve noticed several characters in The Book of Boba Fett (2021) and The Mandalorian (2019-present), like Burg and Mos Pelgo’s bartender, look familiar to me but I can’t quite place where I’ve seen them before. Have they appeared elsewhere in the Star Wars saga?”Emilia Edward There are numerous galactic species that have made brief “blink-and-you’ll-miss-them” appearances in the Star Wars franchise. The episodic nature of The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett has allowed both shows to revisit several of them, sometimes promoting them to more prominent roles. The two individuals you cited serve as excellent examples of this trend, but there are a wealth of other characters who also fit that mold. Let’s dive in and explore precisely where you might have seen these aliens before. Star Wars:…

21 BSW4: In collaboration with Jedi Master Mace Windu and the Grand Army of the Republic, Twi’lek General Cham Syndulla and his resistance fighters freed their homeworld of Ryloth from Separatist control. 21 BSW4: Hired by Darth Sidious, the Duros bounty hunter Cad Bane infiltrated the Jedi Temple on Coruscant and stole an important holocron that contained the names of Force-sensitive children throughout the galaxy. 20 BSW4: The Ithorian Byph was part of a cadre of younglings who hatched a plan to free Ahsoka Tano, who had been captured by Hondo Ohnaka’s Weequay pirates and held captive on the planet Florrum. 3 BSW4: The Twi’lek rebel Hera Syndulla and her friends from the Ghost worked with Leia Organa to take possession of three Hammerhead corvettes, which would eventually be used…

Amy Richau @amyrichau Amy is a regular contributor to StarWars.com, and is the author of Star Wars: I Love You, I Know: Lessons in Love and Friendship. Mark Newbold @Prefect_timing A writer for U.K. sci-fi magazine Starburst and Star Trek magazine, journalist Mark is a proud Honorary Friend of the 501st and Rebel Legion. 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 Wars galaxy. Rodney Barnes @TheRodneyBarnes An award-winning screenwriter and producer, Rodney is the writer of Marvel’s upcoming The Mandalorian (2019-present) adaptation. Melissa T. Miller @melissaruth Scientist and science writer Melissa visits Comic-Con every year to purchase new Star Wars paraphernalia for her pet dog. Brandon Wainerdi @ActuallyBrandon Brandon is a writer,…

IN PRODUCTION Starring Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano Cast Includes: Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren Disney+ Season Three Starring Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin Disney+ COMING SOON Season One Starring Diego Luna as Cassian Andor Disney+ Episode Director: Tony Gilroy Cast Includes: Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Denise Gough, and Kyle Soller. Season Two Starring Dee Bradley Baker and Michelle Ang Disney+…

Add StarWars.com/Insider to your browser bookmarks to enjoy Insider’s pick of the best of the official Star Wars website. Attack of the Quotes Starwars.com celebrates the 20th anniversary of Star Wars: Attack of The Clones (2002) with a selection of its most memorable lines. Hitting the Heights Two of StarWars.com’s regular writers look back at the high points of Star Wars: The High Republic Phase I. The Force Unleashed… Again! Sam Witwer talks about the iconic videogame, recently re-released on Nintendo Switch.…

As Anakin Skywalker’s Padawan, Ahsoka Tano fought valiantly on behalf of the Republic during the Clone Wars. Based on the character’s costume from that era, Her Universe’s new Ahsoka Tano Halter Dress reinterprets Tano’s distinctive look into a stylish garment that is composed of 97percent cotton and 3 percent spandex, enabling the wearer to look cool and defend the Republic at the same time! Priced at $89.90, the dress is available in a range of sizes at HerUniverse.com.…

You Are Cordially Invited Attend the wedding of Han and Leia in Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel Star Wars fans know that Han Solo and Princess Leia eventually became husband and wife, and then had their troublesome offspring Ben Solo. But when and where did they tie the knot? Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel opens shortly after the destruction of the second Death Star, as Han proposes to Leia on the Forest Moon of Endor during the height of the rebel celebration. After a wedding ceremony held in the Ewoks’ Bright Tree Village, the newlyweds depart for their honeymoon aboard the Halcyon starcruiser (the now-familiar centerpiece of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser 2-night experience at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida). But even as…

Chronicles of the Jedi! Brush up on your High Republic knowledge as Phase II gets underway! With the first novel in The High Republic Phase II, Path of Deceit by Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland, arriving this October, fans who have not yet embraced the golden age of the Jedi might be looking for a way to bring themselves up to speed. To help, Insight Editions will be releasing Star Wars: The High Republic: Chronicles of the Jedi, An Illustrated Guide to the Galaxy’s Golden Age on November 29, 2022. Written by Cole Horton, this lavishly illustrated, 160-page book provides an in-depth look at the characters, creatures, vehicles, and locations of the High Republic era, and will include hints and teases about about the saga’s second and third phases. Also…

Krrsantan was first introduced to Star Wars fans in issue #1 of Marvel Comics’ Darth Vader in 2015, but The Book of Boba Fett made him a living, breathing, three-dimensional character. Insider asked Carey Jones what he feels motivated Krrsantan most, and if there was more to him than just money? “Star Wars bounty hunters don’t care about the bounty that they’re hunting, ” Jones suggests. “I don’t think Krrsantan cared whether someone was good or bad, right or wrong. He was motivated by purpose and money. He just needed a reason, you know?” After being hired by the duplicitous Hutt Twins to end Boba Fett’s life, and failing, Krrsantan was left without such direction. “I think that’s why he went to Garsa’s place and had to get a couple…

Captain Rex and his fellow clone trooper soldiers made difficult moral choices when General Pong Krell replaced Anakin Skywalker during a mission on Umbara. Rex felt he had a duty to follow orders from his commander, in addition to looking out for his fellow soldiers, who Krell seemed all too eager to sacrifice in the name of a wartime victory. When Rex and the other clones discovered Krell was a traitor working on behalf of Dooku and the Separatists, Rex agreed with his soldiers that it was too risky to keep Krell alive as he could reveal Republic intelligence to the enemy. Rex went to Krell’s cell, even though he was hesitant to take such action. However, it was Dogma—a clone trooper that Krell had taunted for his blind loyalty…

Three sets to give away! It’s already difficult to imagine the Star Wars galaxy without the presence of Din Djarin and his young clan-mate Grogu, such has been the duo’s phenomenal impact. Across two seasons of The Mandalorian (2019-present), and a guest spot on The Book of Boba Fett (2021), their adventures on Disney+ have captivated audiences worldwide, and Star Wars Insider has been there to document that journey. While we wait for the third season to arrive on Disney+ in early 2023, we’re giving three lucky readers the chance to win a double-bill of collector’s editions from Titan Comics that take you inside the Razor Crest for a trip through the events of the show’s epic second season. Star Wars: The Mandalorian: Season Two: Volume One collects stunning artwork…

The Phantom Menace proved to be Captain Quarsh Panaka’s only on-screen appearance in the Star Wars saga, but his story didn’t end with the liberation of Naboo. Panaka continued to serve Naboo royalty when he became Queen Jamillia’s head of security, but he took on a very different role after the Clone Wars ended. Loyal to the Republic’s former supreme chancellor, the self-declared Emperor Palpatine, he was appointed as the Imperial Moff of the Chommell sector. This made him a target for the rebel extremist Saw Gerrera, and Panaka was killed when the partisans bombed his chalet.…

Kuiil A dutiful Ugnaught who lived on Arvala-7, Kuiil possessed many technical skills and sought to live a peaceful existence after a lifetime of servitude. Kuiil assisted Din Djarin on several occasions, including helping the bounty hunter reassemble the Razor Crest and embarking on a rescue mission to save Grogu from the Client’s clutches. Burg A towering Devaronian, Burg served as the muscle in Migs Mayfeld’s crew when they took a job to free a prisoner from the New Republic. Burg preferred brawn over brains, allowing his powerful physique and menacing horns to strike fear into his enemies. Unfortunately for Burg, he was no match for Din Djarin. Taanti An upstanding Weequay bartender in Mos Pelgo (aka Freetown), Taanti befriended Marshal Cobb Vanth and participated in the hunt for a…

THE MOANALORIAN She knows the way to set a course for cosplay Cosplayer Sooz Wilson has been a Star Wars fan since watching the original trilogy with her dad as a kid, but Disney’s Moana (2016) also holds a special place in her heart. “My dad is from Hawaii, and I am half Japanese,” Wilson says. “When Moana came out, I was so excited to see an islander princess and just loved the movie.” To combine her twin passions, Wilson has invented a unique character: “Moanalorian.” Though a stickler for costume accuracy, this mash-up allowed her freedom to express herself. “I wanted to do something where my creative side could shine, and while watching Moana with my son it hit me: Moana as a Mandalorian! I thought it would be…

“REBELLIONS ARE BUILT ON HOPE.” Sneak through Imperial territory to answer these questions on the Rogue One group’s exploits. SEEKING SAW GERRERA 1: Why did Cassian Andor murder his contact Tivik on the Ring of Kafrene? A/ Tivik had sold him out to the Empire B/ Tivik was too injured to escape C/ Tivik’s intelligence was not accurate D/ Tivik wanted to defect to the Empire 2: Whom did Galen Erso send to inform Saw Gerrera about the Death Star? A/ Bodhi Rook B/ Edrio Two Tubes C/ Baze Malbus D/ Chirrut Îmwe 3: Where were Saw Gerrera and his partisans based? A/ Savareen B/ Jakku C/ Tatooine D/ Jedha 4: What secret mission did General Draven assign to Cassian before he departed Yavin 4? A/ Find the Guardians of…

Tourists visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland® Resort in California this summer may have a chance encounter with the Daimyo of Mos Espa, Boba Fett, and his right-hand assassin, Fennec Shand, as the duo from The Book of Boba Fett (2021) make their presence felt at Black Spire Outpost. Adding new storytelling to the interactive experience, the duo’s trip to Batuu is part of a previously untold mission. Fans can also look forward to seeing more characters at the settlement when Din Djarin and Grogu pay their own visit in the not-too-distant future.…

Plucky astromech R2-D2’s compact frame contained an array of gadgets and gizmos that proved useful in countless situations during adventures with the Republic, Rebel Alliance, and the Resistance. Bandai Hobby Gunpla’s R2-D2 Rocket Booster 1:12 Scale Model Kit replicates the droid’s tricked-out kit, from a pair of rocket boosters to a hydraulic head lifting device, that will surely captivate any fan of the faithful droid. In stores this fall, priced $26.99.…

From stormtroopers to starships, Star Wars has introduced a host of memorable designs that have become woven into popular culture. The films also inspired the creative team at Vera Bradley to develop unique patterns to apply to their Star Wars collection of bags, blankets, drink tumblers, apparel, gifts, and more. The main patterns in this line focuses on the most iconic moments in the original trilogy, featuring a variety of light- and dark-side characters. The Star Wars collection is available now at VeraBradley.com.…

Make the Jump Dark Horse goes to lightspeed with new Hyperspace Stories Dark Horse Comics returns to the galaxy far, far away on August 10 with an all-new, all-ages anthology series, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories. The new title, which will run for 12 issues in total, promises incredible adventures from all-star authors, including Michael Moreci, Cecil Castellucci, and Amanda Deibert, with tales from every era of the Star Wars movies, animated series, and televisions shows. Issue #1 kicks off with a tale of danger and deception at the height of the Clone Wars written by Amanda Deibert and featuring art by Lucas Marangon. A Republic mission led by Senator Padmé Amidala goes awry when its members are abducted by the ruthless Separatist General Grievous. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are…

PHASE I AVAILABLE NOW Light of the Jedi Writer: Charles SouleDel Rey, Adult novel A Test of Courage Writer: Justina IrelandDisney Lucasfilm Press, Middle Grade novel The Great Jedi Rescue Writer: Cavan ScottArtist: Petur AntonssonDisney Lucasfilm Press, 8x8 storybook Into the Dark Writer: Claudia GrayDisney Lucasfilm Press, Young Adult novel The Rising Storm Writer: Cavan ScottDel Rey, Adult novel Race to Crashpoint Tower Writer: Daniel José OlderDisney Lucasfilm Press, Middle Grade novel Out of the Shadows Writer: Justina IrelandDisney Lucasfilm Press, Young Adult novel Tempest Runner Writer: Cavan ScottDel Rey, Audio original novel Showdown at the Fair Writer: George MannArtist: Petur AntonssonDisney Lucasfilm Press, 8x8 storybook Mission to Disaster Writer: Justina IrelandDisney Lucasfilm Press, Middle Grade novel The Fallen Star Writer: Claudia GrayDel Rey, Adult novel The Battle for Starlight…

As a performer who has appeared on-screen as a Scooby Doo monster and a Predator, Carey Jones is best known for playing Krrsantan in The Book of Boba Fett (2021), but for more than two decades he has also enjoyed a prolific career behind the scenes. Starting out as a mold maker and lab technician on films such as Jurassic Park III (2001), it’s Jones’ skills as a special makeupeffects artist, designer, and supervisor that have benefited numerous major television and movie projects, including The Walking Dead (20112021), True Detective (2014), The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014), Suicide Squad (2016), Watchmen (2019), Lovecraft Country (2020), and Mare of Easttown (2021).…

Both the Rebellion and the Empire used spies in their war against one another. After becoming disillusioned with the Empire, former Imperial Security Bureau agent Alexsandr Kallus secretly worked for the Alliance using the codename Fulcrum—the same codename Ahsoka Tano and Cassian Andor used while funneling intelligence to various rebel cells across the galaxy. When Thrawn realized a mole was working against him, Kallus framed fellow Imperial officer Lieutenant Lyste, knowing that Lyste would immediately be taken into custody and most likely executed.…

After working on Star Wars and other Lucasfilm classics, Craig Barron left ILM in 1988 to set up his own company, Matte Digital World, which he co-founded with ILM artist Michael Pangrazio and producer Krystyna Demkowicz. Initially working with traditional matte-painting techniques, the company soon embraced digital technology, recreating the Las Vegas skyline for Casino (1995) and the New Orleans railway station for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), for which Barron was awarded an Oscar for Achievement in Visual Effects.…

New Zealand-born Adam Christopher is the author behind what is potentially one of the most anticipated Star Wars novels in recent years. Set more than a decade before The Force Awakens (2105), Shadow of the Sith traces the journey of Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian as they pursue Ochi of Bestoon across the galaxy in order to protect a young girl and her family. That young girl is a six-year-old Rey. No major spoilers ahead, but, trust us, you’re going to want to read the novel. Star Wars Insider caught up with Adam to discuss his experience crafting such an important chapter in the Star Wars saga. Star Wars Insider: What was your first experience of Star Wars? Adam Christopher: I’m a classic child of the 1980s. I was exactly…

First introduced in Return of the Jedi, the Twi’lek species was most commonly associated with Jabba the Hutt’s henchman Bib Fortuna. The Mandalorian brought Twi’leks to center stage in the form of the morally corrupt sister and brother duo of Xi’an and Qin, who sought to betray Din Djarin on a New Republic prison ship. Bib Fortuna himself made a brief cameo before Boba Fett usurped him and took over Jabba’s former criminal empire on Tatooine. Thereafter, Fett became acquainted with two other prominent Twi’leks in Mos Espa: Mayor Mok Shaiz’s talkative majordomo, and Garsa Fwip, the proprietor of a local sanctuary who paid tribute to Fett from her establishment’s profits.…

“So many stars,” Mace Windu thinks as he looks out from the control deck of the T-6 shuttle to the vast galaxy before him. “Each with planets revolving around them, some teeming with life. But there is an aspect to life that will never stand to logic, the desire for one species to destroy another.” The Jedi Master inhales deeply in an attempt to calm his mind, but the thoughts continue. “Perhaps the savagery is reflective of an unstable galaxy corrupting the better nature of all into violence. Or perhaps it’s just balance—much like the Sith and Jedi, each one side of life’s metaphorical coin.” The chrome-plated protocol droid L-5G6 approaches. “Master Windu, we have reached Dinutu.” “Any enemy vessels out there?” Windu asks. “The space in and around Dinutu…