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Incredibly, it has been twenty years since I first watched Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith at the Odeon Leicester Square in London, a stone’s throw from where I’d seen A New Hope back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth (or, at least, that’s how long ago it felt at the time. Nowadays we’d be talking amino acids and primordial sludge)! I remember leaving the theater with a profound sense that my journey had been completed, the story was done, and it was time for me to move on with my life, to fulfill my destiny. I guess you’ll have figured out already that Star Wars turned out to be my destiny! And they say there’s no such thing as luck. As editor of Insider, I find myself even more deeply…

MAARVALOUS! Rise up alongside Cassian Andor’s marvelous mother Prior to her death, Maarva Andor recorded an inspiring anti-Imperial monologue that B2EMO played in front of all the citizens who gathered at her funeral on Ferrix. The rousing speech prompted her friends to fight back, and Funko has channeled that energy into its Maarva POP! The 5-inch-tall vinyl bobblehead portrays Maarva in her holographic form, coalescing above B2 and preparing to motivate those closest to her, including her son Cassian, to stand against the tightening grip of the Galactic Empire. The Maarva POP! is priced at $12.00 on Funko.com. A SYMBOL OF HOPE Represent the Rebel Alliance with this classy cap When the struggle against the Galactic Empire felt hopeless, the Rebel Alliance rose to confront the authoritarian regime, becoming a…

MAY Jedi Knights #3 Marvel Comics Writer: Marc Guggenheim Artists: Madibek Musabekov & Luis Gurrerro Cover Artist: Rahzzah Star Wars: Ahsoka: Season One Trade Paperback Marvel Comics Writer: Rodney Barnes Artists: Steven Cummings & Georges Jeanty Cover Artist: David Nakayama Darth Maul: Black, White & Red Treasury Edition Marvel Comics Writers: Benjamin Percy, Mark Russell, Erica Schultz & Greg Pak Artists: Various Cover Artist: Alex Maleev Legacy of Vader #4 Marvel Comics Writer: Charles Soule Artist: Stefano Raffaele Cover Artist: Derrick Chew JUNE Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku Trade Paperback Marvel Comics Writer: Alex Segura Artists: Leonard Kirk, Stefano Raffaele, & Jethro Morales Cover Artist: Phil Noto…

CASSIAN ANDOR_ ■ Wanted for murder, on the run, and out of options, Cassian Andor was recruited by Luthen Rael to aid a crew of rebels attempting to steal an entire sector’s payroll from an Imperial garrison on Aldhani. Arrested on the resort world of Niamos on trumped-up charges, Cassian was imprisoned on Narkina 5 and forced to work on an Imperial production line until he staged a revolt, leading to a mass escape of inmates. Despite being a target of the Imperial Security Bureau (ISB), Cassian returned to his homeworld Ferrix only to discover his adoptive mother, Maarva, had passed away. But Maarva had left a passionate hologram message for the people of Ferrix, urging them to rise up against the Imperial forces occupying their planet. In the ensuing…

Starlight Stories “Go Together” Star Wars Insider short fiction Titan Magazines Light of the Jedi Random House Worlds Adult novel Eye of the Storm Marvel Comics Artist: Guillermo Sanna The Blade Marvel Comics Artist: Marco Castiello Tales of Light and Life “All Jedi Walk Their Own Path” Disney Lucasfilm Press Young Adult anthology Shadows of Starlight Marvel Comics Artists: Ibraim Roberson, Marika Cresta, Jethro Morales, David Messina Jedi Brave in Every Way Disney Lucasfilm Press With Rosemary Soule Illustrated by Valerie Valdivia Trials of the Jedi Random House Worlds Adult novel…

JABBA THE HUTT This concept design jumped out at me after seeing it in an Archives book in the 1990s. It has a very McQuarrie style to it, but it was sculpted by Chris Walas, prior to Ralph’s work on the creature designs; it’s a great look at what could’ve been. WEEQUAY “Queequeg,” as it was known at the time, is an incredible and detailed sculpt by Ken Ralston. The stoic, noble look doesn’t differ too much from the final, but it’s a killer piece of work and the added hair and necklace elements make it unique. YUZZUM I’ve always thought this one was just fun. Designed by Nilo Rodis-Jamero and sculpted by Judy Elkins. I love that they made him full size and brought him to England. He just…

“If you could stock a museum exhibit to explore the Star Wars galaxy, what would you put in there? What would be essential and what are some five to ten just real oddball things that you wouldn’t expect?” says Kristin Baver of Star Wars 100 Objects, her book that looks at the galaxy far, far away through a collection of iconic items. “For example, war did not make Yoda great, so what do you use?” Baver continues. “We were torn between his gimmer stick and his little flute, which I thought was an amazing choice because it’s an object we don’t often think about. There’s not a ton of lore. It was a bit of a left turn, as people would have expected us to look at his lightsaber.”…

Fans of multiplayer gaming were treated to two varieties of online battle in Star Wars: Squadrons. In Dogfight, players are joined by up to nine other players to compete in a team deathmatch scenario. Fleet Battles pits a squadron of five against enemy capital ships and their defending starfighters. A more strategic option, the latter attracted more players and was easier to arrange than straight dogfights. Experience and levelups were also easier to attain if players fought in those scenarios, affording them additional perks and resources to buy new weapons or skins for their ships and customizable pilot characters.…

01 “THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU” AND “KELNACCA” BY SHAUNA RUST “I like to try to capture emotion in my art, and for me there’s no better inspiration than Star Wars,” says artist Shauna Rust. When it came to depicting The Mandalorian’s protagonists, Shauna “wanted to create a sense of love, trust, and peace in a private moment between Din and Grogu, the Clan of Two.” For The Acolyte’s Kelnacca, Shauna drew upon actor Joonas Suotamo’s emotional Wookiee performances. “I wanted to get some of the thoughts that he must have had when he banished himself to Khofar.” 02 “PHEE GENOA” and “VERNESTRA RWOH” BY HAVANA CASTELLANOS “I grew up watching Star Wars with my dad,” says fan artist Havana Castellanos, “and in the past couple of years, The Bad Batch…

“ONCE MORE THE SITH WILL RULE THE GALAXY.” Can you take the high ground in this Revenge of the Sith quiz? PALPATINE’S PLAN 1: Why did Supreme Chancellor Palpatine want Anakin Skywalker to execute Count Dooku? A/ He wanted to steal Dooku’s cape B/ He missed Darth Maul C/ He sought Anakin as his new apprentice D/ He owed money to Dooku 2: To which delegation did Palpatine appoint Anakin to serve? A/ The Senate B/ The Office of Acquisitions C/ The Jedi Council D/ The Knights of Ren 3: Where did Palpatine tell Anakin about Darth Plagueis the Wise? A/ Galaxies Opera House B/ Padmé Amidala’s apartment C/ The Outlander Club D/ Polis Massa 4: Why did Palpatine send his new apprentice Darth Vader to the Jedi Temple? A/…

Lydia Kang @LydiaYKang Poet, practicing physician, and author of young adult and adult fiction, Lydia’s The High Republic novel Cataclysm is available now. Brandon Wainerdi @ActuallyBrandon Brandon is a writer, digital strategist, and podcaster who contributes to StarWars.com. He has a love for the saga and a talent for crosswords. Tom Spina @tomspinadesigns Founder of his own specialist movie prop restoration company, Tom has had a hand in preserving many iconic Star Wars creatures. John Kirk @capjkkirk A self-confessed popular culture nerd and regular sci-fi and film convention host, John is a teacher, journalist, and film critic. Chelsea Zukowski @ChelseaZukowski Journalist, educator, and historian, Chelsea writes about popular culture from books and movies to theme parks and TV. Jay Stobie @StobiesGalaxy Writer, media consultant, and Wookiee fan, Jay is a…

Twenty years after its original release, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith is returning to the big screen on April 25 for a limited theatrical re-release. To celebrate two decades since Anakin Skywalker finally became Darth Vader and Sheev Palpatine declared himself Emperor, the final chapter of the prequel trilogy will grace screens in the U.S. and across international territories for one week only—just shy of the twentieth anniversary of the movie’s original release way back on May 19, 2015. Available in several formats, the film will screen at select venues in the immersive 4DX format, an experience designed to complement the cinematic experience with motion seats synced to the movie that match the action-packed narrative with more than 21 effects. Artist Matt Ferguson was commissioned to create the incredible…

Darkness Rising Explore the High Republic era with The Acolyte: The Visual Guide The High Republic was a golden age for the galaxy, with the Jedi Knights working to maintain peace and justice from the Core Worlds to the Outer Rim. Yet by the time of Star Wars: The Acolyte, the eight-episode Disney+ series that explored an insidious threat posed by an adherent to the dark side of the Force, that age was fading. With the Sith seemingly long extinct, the Knights of the Jedi Order had grown somewhat lax when it came to scrutinizing the galaxy for potential dark-side risks. An assassin, targeting members of a Jedi mission to Brendac years before, led to the uncovering of mistakes made by that team—mistakes that had allowed evil to take root…

The Fate of the Force Decided! Jedi Knights and the Nihil collide in the epic finale of Phase III While this certainly isn’t the end of the line with regards to The High Republic, the ambitious publishing initiative that launched a new era of Star Wars storytelling way back in 2020, Phase III has reached its final chapter. Charles Soule’s novel Star Wars: The High Republic: Trials of the Jedi, published by Random House Worlds on June 17, brings Phase III to an epic conclusion, as the Jedi face a final confrontation with the Nihil. Marchion Ro and his marauders have cast a shadow across the galaxy, threatening to extinguish the life and light that are central to the beliefs of the Jedi Order. Now, the seemingly unstoppable Nameless—hideous creatures…

SAW GERRERA ■ A rebel since his youth during the Onderion Civil War, Saw Gerrera was seen as a notorious extremist by both the Empire and some members of the nascent Rebel Alliance. Increasingly paranoid and a fundamentalist to the cause, will Gerrera prove to be too much of a loose cannon within Luthen Rael’s arsenal of collaborators? DIRECTOR ORSON KRENNIC ■ An ambitious ISB officer, Director Orson Krennic oversaw the Imperial Military Department of Advanced Weapons Research, with a specific interest in Project Stardust—the top-secret development of a mobile battle station destined to become the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the Death Star. But is all going according to plan? K-2SO ■ Long before Cassian Andor reprogrammed K-2SO to serve the Alliance, the rebel had already witnessed the physical power of…

Industrial Light & Magic is a worldrenowned visual effects company with a wealth of resources and facilities all over the globe. Yet the Onyx Cinder was realized in the home workshops of John Knoll, John Goodson, and Dan Patrascu often burning the midnight oil in their own time. “We sometimes refer to ourselves as ‘Three Garage Productions,’ because all three of us are working in our garages,” reveals Goodson. Knoll had built a motion-control rig in his to shoot motion control for The Mandalorian’s Razor Crest, so their homebrew approach has become an almost regular part of their workflow. “It’s like a guerilla operation,” Knoll says. “It’s pretty cost effective if you build it yourself with bits and pieces bought from online stores.” It also offers the veterans the chance…

Premiered on May 4, 2023 “Sith” Studio: El Guiri Written by Rodrigo Blaas Directed by Rodrigo Blaas “Screecher’s Reach” Studio: Cartoon Saloon Written by Will Collins & Jason Tammemägi Directed by Paul Young “In the Stars” Studio: Punkrobot Written by Gabriel Osorio, Antonio Herrera, & Francisco Ortega Directed by Gabriel Osorio “I Am Your Mother” Studio: Aardman Story by Magdalena Osinska Written by Holly Walsh & Barunka O’Shaughnessy Directed by Magdalena Osinska “Journey to the Dark Head” Studio: Studio Mir Written by Chung Se Rang Director: Park Hyeong Geun “The Spy Dancer” Studio: Studio La Cachette Written by Julien Chheng & Gabrielle D’Andrimont Directed by Julien Chheng “The Bandits of Golak” Studio: 88 Pictures Developed by Milind D. Shinde Written by Ishan Shukla Directed by Ishan Shukla “The Pit” Studio:…

Before he became Kylo Ren, Ben Solo looked to his Uncle Chewie to protect him. When she served in the Imperial Senate, Leia Organa kept a personal journal, dictating her thoughts and lessons learned to droids C-3PO and L0-LA 59. Jedi Master Avar Kriss heard the Force as a song, while Master Elzar Mann viewed it as a tempestuous ocean. Wookiee Jedi Burryaga thought of the Force as a single wroshyr leaf from Kashyyyk. His closest friend Bell Zettifar saw it as a flame. Each of these illuminating anecdotes are found within the pages of in-galaxy history books like Skywalker: A Family at War, The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire, Battles that Changed the Galaxy, and Chronicles of the Jedi: An Illustrated Guide to the Galaxy’s Golden Age.…

32 BSW4: Darth Sidious orchestrated a blockade and invasion of Naboo that upset the symbiotic balance between the Naboo and the Gungans. The Trade Federation occupation of Theed was ultimately defeated by an alliance led by Queen Amidala and Boss Nass. 21 BSW4: The Separatist scientist Doctor Nuvo Vindi resurrected and re-engineered the Blue Shadow Virus, hoping to unleash it on Naboo. Such an outbreak would have decimated the planet’s symbiotic civilizations. 20 BSW4: The Separatists dispatched Riff Tamson to Mon Cala, where the Karkarodon undermined the peace between the planet’s Mon Calamari and Quarren populations. War broke out but the Quarren eventually reconsidered their position and turned on the Separatists. 19 BSW4: Darth Sidious sowed seeds of doubt in Anakin Skywalker’s mind, driving the young Jedi to the dark…

Meet the stars, show the evidence, win the bounty! Bounty Hunters is sponsored by Kotobukiya. Each issue’s winner will receive a fantastic Kotobukiya Star Wars statue kit! To see more, visit www.facebook.com/kotobukiyaofficial. CAMERON MONAGHAN: Pals With Cal When Ronnie played the videogame Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, she fell in love with the way Cal Kestis’ story was crafted, and felt she could connect with him emotionally. “Cal faced many adversities in his life and had to figure out his place in the world; I love that even though he had a million reasons to give up, he remained brave, caring, and witty.” This special link made meeting Cal Kestis actor Cameron Monaghan a thrilling moment for Ronnie. After taking a photo with the actor, Ronnie returned to have the…

Separated shortly after their births, the children of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala were finally reunited during the events of Star Wars: A New Hope. Makers Iron Studios have drawn inspiration from that film’s iconic movie poster for their new Luke and Leia Deluxe 1:10 Scale Statue, a hand-painted masterpiece that depicts Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa posing heroically atop a rocky base. Expected to ship in the fourth quarter of 2025, the statue comes with a pair of interchangeable lightsabers for Luke to wield. The polystone Luke and Leia Deluxe Statue is available to order for $455 on Ironstudios.com and Sideshow.com.…

The Revolution Starts Now! Cassian Andor is back with Andor A Star Wars Story, the second season of creator Tony Gilroy’s spy thriller that traces the rebel’s journey from Kenari orphan to Rogue One leader. And you can bet the official Star Wars website will be celebrating every explosive episode, with in-depth episode guides, new interviews, and more! Kassa No More In the first season of Andor, Cassian Andor was a man trapped by his past and trying to outrun his bad decisions for a life of relaxation on Niamos. But as we catch up with Cassian a year later, his outlook has shifted to the future. Learn more about the sacrifices that he, Mon Mothma, Luthen Rael and the rest of the rebels make to successfully fight the Empire…

Target: Outlaws! Rebel heroes square off against the thieves and lawbreakers of the galaxy in Marvel’s all-new Star Wars run Marvel’s ongoing Star Wars comic—the publisher’s flagship title that expands on the galactic conflicts set up by the original trilogy—is undergoing a relaunch this May with the release of Star Wars #1. Taking the action beyond the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, the series will showcase the Rebel Alliance as it struggles to transition from a desperate insurgency into a legitimate, recognized galactic government. Written by Los Angeles Times Book Prize winner Alex Segura and featuring interior art and covers by Phil Noto, the monthly comic will feature familiar faces such as rebel powerbroker Mon Mothma, while introducing fresh allies and foes in a bold new chapter…

PHASE I Light of the Jedi Writer: Charles Soule Random House Worlds, Adult novel A Test of Courage Writer: Justina Ireland Disney Lucasfilm Press, Middle Grade novel The Great Jedi Rescue Writer: Cavan Scott Artist: Petur Antonsson Disney Lucasfilm Press, 8×8 Storybook Into the Dark Writer: Claudia Gray Disney Lucasfilm Press, Young Adult novel The Rising Storm Writer: Cavan Scott Random House Worlds, Adult novel Race to Crashpoint Tower Writer: Daniel José Older Disney Lucasfilm Press, Middle Grade novel Out of the Shadows Writer: Justina Ireland Disney Lucasfilm Press, Young Adult novel Tempest Runner Writer: Cavan Scott Random House Worlds, Audio Original novel Showdown at the Fair Writer: George Mann Artist: Petur Antonsson Disney Lucasfilm Press, 8×8 Storybook The Fallen Star Writer: Claudia Gray Random House Worlds, Adult novel Mission…

Twenty years ago, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith wrapped up the prequel trilogy with the conclusion of the Clone Wars, the fall of the Jedi Order, and Supreme Chancellor Palpatine’s rise to unlimited power. But the events portrayed in the film had much wider repercussions that sent ripples across the galaxy and into its immediate and near future (in galactic terms). This closing act began a chain of events where short-term successes ended up as long-term losses, so let’s examine who the real winners and losers were—from a certain point of view. 10 YODA How could we possibly describe Yoda as a winner in all this, after everything he suffered at the hands of Palpatine (beyond simply surviving the fate of his fellow Jedi, of course)? Ask yourself this—did…

The galaxy’s golden age was introduced through the eyes of a courageous captain who goes down with her ship to save its passengers. Charles Soule’s Star Wars: The High Republic: Light of the Jedi also introduced the best and brightest of the Jedi Order at its peak – more than 200 years before the Skywalker Saga. The first novel of The High Republic is classic, epic Star Wars; full of thrilling set pieces and moments so moving you’ll swear you can hear Master Avar Kriss’ song of the Force. “I REMEMBER HOW WONDERFUL IT FELT TO BE CHOSEN TO BE PART OF IT.” Since then, we’ve laughed, cried, cheered, and gone on daring adventures through hyperspace in more than two dozen books, even more comics and short stories, manga, audio…

Premiered on September 22, 2021 “The Duel” Studio: Kamikaze Douga Written by Mitsuyasu Sakai Directed by Takanobu Mizuno “Tatooine Rhapsody” Studio: Studio Colorido Written by Yasumi Atarashi Directed by Taku Kimura “THE TWINS” Studio: TRIGGER Written by Hiromi Wakabayashi Directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi “The Village Bride” Studio: Kinema citrus Co. Written by Takahito Oonishi & Hitoshi Haga Directed by Hitoshi Haga “The Ninth Jedi” Studio: Production I.G Written by Kenji Kamiyama Directed by Kenji Kamiyama “T0-B1” Studio: Science SARU Written by Yuichiro Kido Directed by Abel Gongora “The Elder” Studio: TRIGGER Written by Masahiko Otsuka Directed by Masahiko Otsuka “Lop & Ocho” Studio: Geno Studio Written by Sayawaka Directed by Yuki Igarashi “Akakiri” Studio: Science SARU Written by Yuichiro Kido Directed by Eunyoung Choi…

“I think Beaumont Kin is a better historian than I am,” admits Chris Kempshall. “He’s a lot more responsible, a lot more considered, a lot more careful, and he’s a lot more upfront. He’s passionate in his writing in a way that I would like to be in mine, but I’m constrained by the real world. He makes it clear to the audience when he’s got competing information, when he’s having to draw conclusions, and when he’s not sure about stuff. But also, he’s not interested in writing a balanced history of the Empire.”…

Star Wars: Squadrons features a single-player campaign that charts the progress of two opposing military forces in the years following the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. As part of the New Republic’s Vanguard Squadron, the player undertakes a series of missions piloting A-wing, X-wing, Y-wing, B-wing, and U-wing starfighters in order to defend Project Starhawk against Imperial attack. With a narrative that switches between characters on both sides, the player is also cast as a pilot in the Empire’s Titan Squadron, whose task is to destroy the prototype Starhawk-class battleship. Imperial ships include the TIE fighter, TIE bomber, TIE interceptor, and TIE reaper. The New Republic B-wing fighter and the TIE defender were added in later updates to the game.…

Boss Nass The Gungan leader initially hesitated to aid the Naboo in their struggle against the Trade Federation’s battle droids, but Queen Amidala offered a humble appeal that convinced him to change course. The Gungan Grand Army faced off with the Trade Federation’s forces, distracting them from an Amidala-led infiltration team. Queen Amidala Although she concealed her title while on the run from the Trade Federation, Padmé Amidala never wavered in her duties to the people of Naboo. The queen was relentless in her pursuit of assistance from the Republic, and she put herself at risk once more when she returned to the planet and led a revolt. Jar Jar Binks Without Jar Jar Binks, the visiting Jedi would not have found the underwater Gungan city or acquired transportation to…

Star Wars has a very special meaning for Noah Aguilar, as the fan states, “I love Star Wars; it’s my life and I grew up with it… it has evolved into a great reflection of our own universe and [reminds us] to always have hope, always fight for what is right during the dark times.” Noah recalls watching Star Wars with his parents and becoming enamored with the galaxy as R2-D2 and C-3PO embarked on adventures with Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Cosplaying is an essential part of Noah’s Star Wars experience, as he loves to feel connected to it and bring joy to others by doing charity events. “Ezra Bridger became my favorite character when he appeared in Star Wars Rebels,” Noah adds. He joined the Rebel Legion and…