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September saw the release of the thrilling teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, filmed in IMAX and opening exclusively in theaters on May 22, 2026. Among the surprises on display in the action-packed teaser were a new Razor Crest piloted by the eponymous heroes, an Amani (first seen in Jabba the Hutt's throne room in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi) looming in the darkness, and Star Wars: Rebels’ Zeb Orrelios battling Imperial remnant stormtroopers. A synopsis for the movie was also released, revealing that: “The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu.”…

When the Empire established its presence on Endor's Forest Moon, it severely underestimated the heroic nature of Wicket W. Warrick and his fellow Ewoks. Sculpted in polystone with a realistic fur texture and detailed brown and gray paint application, Sideshow Collectibles’ Wicket Premium Format Figure enshrines Wicket in his triumphant glory as he poses atop a scout trooper's helmet. Gripping a spear and adorned in a brown fabric hood with black stitching, this figure evokes the thrill of the Rebel Alliance's victory at the Battle of Endor. Standing 18 inches tall, the Wicket Premium Format Figure retails for $290 on Sideshow.com.…

From her days as Anakin Skywalker's Padawan to her adventures on the path to Peridea, Ahsoka Tano's allegiance to justice left an indelible mark on the galaxy—as did her signature style! Her Universe's Ahsoka Tano Color-Block Hoodie, designed by 2024 Her Universe Fashion Show Audience Winner, Candice Miller, embraces the former Jedi's distinctive look by incorporating Ahsoka's lekku pattern into its hood and embroidering her Fulcrum symbol onto its sleeves. Adorned with pockets, an O-ring zipper pull, and burgundy and gray color-blocking, this 52% cotton and 48% polyester blend zip-up hoodie will keep you cozy. Available exclusively on HerUniverse.com, the Ahsoka Tano ColorBlock Hoodie retails for $64.90.…

The Ghost's crew brought hope to a galaxy besieged by the Emperor's harsh rule, helping to spark the Rebel Alliance that eventually toppled the brutal authoritarian regime. Her Universe's Star Wars Rebels Group Tote Bag sports a breathtaking print of Ezra Bridger and his allies on its front, as well as bungee cinch ties on the sides, a magnetic closure, and shoulder straps. The 100% cotton tote bag measures approximately 15 inches by 13 1/2 inches, supplying ample space to store your rebel gear… or perhaps just some meiloorun fruit for later. Head over to HerUniverse.com, where you can pick up your own Star Wars Rebels Group Tote Bag for $39.90.…

Robert Emms has carved out a busy career in film, theater, and television, from the lead role in the West End production of War Horse to playing David Lyons in Steven Spielberg's 2011 cinematic adaptation. Appearances in Kick Ass 2 (2013) and the role of the unfortunate Jack—eaten by the Mosasaurus in the opening minutes of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)—raised his profile. The 2019 miniseries Chernobyl saw Emms play the role of Soviet nuclear engineer Leonid Toptunov, working with fellow Andor alumni Stellan Skarsgård (Luthen Rael) and executive producer Sanne Wohlenberg. Insider asked the actor how the opportunity to join the cast of the Disney+ series came his way? “I got a call from my agent to read for an untitled Disney project that they knew was a spin-off…

After graduating from USC's Scoring for Motion Pictures & Television program, Brandon Roberts first made his mark in the industry scoring indie films. He was mentored by prolific composer Marco Beltrami, and they collaborated on film and television scores for genre projects such as Jordan Peele's 2019 reboot of The Twilight Zone, the thriller Underwater (2020), and the 2018 documentary feature, Free Solo, for which they won the Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special (Original Score). But it wasn't until during post production of the second season of Andor that Brandon was given his shot at contributing to the Star Wars galaxy when he was hired to take over the composing role from Nicholas Britell. “A LOT OF PEOPLE TOOK A CHANCE ON…

“Why would Rey's parents entrust their daughter to someone as disreputable as Unkar Plutt?” Hannah Clark, London, United Kingdom Given what we observed about Unkar Plutt's demeanor in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this is an excellent question to consider. Hiding Rey on Jakku, particularly in the hands of Plutt, was never going to be a perfect situation for Rey's mother and father, Miramir and Dathan. When confronted by the choice of allowing Emperor Palpatine to capture Rey or leaving her on Jakku, they clearly felt the latter would be the better alternative. Also, their circumstances did not leave them with a multitude of options or the luxury of time to find somewhere else. Ochi of Bestoon was hot on their tail and caught up with Rey's parents not long…

For Eve England, Star Wars has been the fandom that has remained a constant in her life. “It all started with showings of the original trilogy on TV at Christmas and having a good collection of action figures, but everything came full circle when I finally had the chance to watch a Star Wars movie in the cinema for the first time in 2015,” Eve says. “The hype for The Force Awakens was phenomenal, and a bunch of us from work met up for a midnight screening on opening night.” Eve built upon the familial spirit of the Star Wars experience by organizing parties with a variety of saga-infused dishes. “My first foray into themed gingerbread and food started in 2013, when I hosted my first Star Wars Christmas Party,”…

I magine podracing through your own home, with your furniture taking the place of Beggar's Canyon. That's the kind of mixed reality gameplay you can expect from Star Wars: Beyond Victory, the latest slice of immersive entertainment to come from Industrial Light & Magic that combines virtual and mixed reality with a powerful narrative and a sparkling cast of characters. Available exclusively on Meta Quest 3 and 3S, the Mixed Reality Playset offers three modes of play that allow you to interact with the story in unique ways. Adventure Mode features an all-new Star Wars storyline with a bold perspective on the saga; Arcade Mode transforms your personal space into a holotable arena where you can enjoy thrilling traditional gaming thrills; while Playset Mode opens up a sandbox galaxy of…

LAUNCHPAD Whether you wish to side with the Empire by donning a shoretrooper helmet or choose the Rebel Alliance by taking up a Jedi's Lightsaber, Hasbro has you covered with its adult and kids ranges of roleplay items! Hasbro's The Black Series Shoretrooper Electronic Helmet (priced $109.99) features voice-changing technology, a sculpted interior, and an adjustable interior band that fits most head sizes. If you prefer a Padawan's path, the Power Crystal Lightsaber comes with 10 colored kyber crystals that allow you to cycle between 7 unique blade colors and over 50 combinations of glowing crystals. The extendable light-up blade comes with sound effects and the toy is compatible with the entire Lightsaber Forge line, offering a wide range of customization opportunities. Both are available now at HasbroPulse.com.…

Designing a Galaxy The Art of a Lucasfilm Legend The visual language of Star Wars remains one of its most powerful elements, and Academy Awardwinning artist and designer Doug Chiang—who now serves as Lucasfilm's senior vice president and executive design director—has played an integral role in shaping the saga since leaving his indelible mark on Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Now, his iconic career and art is catalogued in Doug Chiang: The Cinematic Legacy (Vol. I) and The Star Wars Legacy (Vol. II), a two-volume deluxe reference book written by Alexandre Poncet and Gilles Penso. The Star Wars Legacy volume of the set chronicles Chiang's breathtaking contributions to the galaxy far, far away, beginning with his early work on the Naboo N-1 Starfighter and the Boonta Eve Podracers before documenting…

In late November of 2014, audiences were reintroduced to the Star Wars galaxy with the teaser trailer of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, now celebrating its 10th anniversary. Many fans will recall the cryptic, bite-sized shots that comprised the trailer: a stormtrooper (sans helmet) rising up in front of a barren landscape, a young woman taking off on a speeder, X-wings in flight mere feet above a lake, and a hooded figure with a distinctive red lightsaber. The trailer's conclusion, however, felt entirely familiar: with a blast of the classic Star Wars fanfare score, the Millennium Falcon soared into a blue sky, rolled over backwards, and raced across a desert as a pair of TIE fighters blasted laser bolts from the opposite direction. Star Wars was back, and its most…

The 1990s saw a boom in the world of tabletop card games. Yu-Gi-Oh!, Super Deck!, BattleTech, and many others were chasing the juggernaut of Magic: The Gathering (released in 1993). Only one game came close: the Star Wars Customizable Card Game. Alongside a wealth of books and comics reviving excitement in the franchise, the game's high quality design and immersive gameplay garnered a dedicated following. Thanks to its unique approach, Decipher's CCG would form the standard by which all future Star Wars card games would be held. Even decades after the final set was released, it retains an active playerbase that continues to hold annual tournaments. This year, the Star Wars CCG turns thirty. To celebrate the landmark anniversary, Star Wars Insider sat down with one of the game's creators, Tom…

“Everywhere we went, even the worst places, there were good people too,” Fern, the self-proclaimed captain of the Onyx Cinder, told her mother in the series finale of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. The character's positive outlook—following an adventure that took Fern and her classmates to the darkest corners of the galaxy, pitting them against a motley assortment of dubious characters—matches that of the ebullient young actor. While many Star Wars fans first encountered Ryan Kiera Armstrong in Skeleton Crew, the young actor was far from a newcomer to films and television, having sunk her teeth into a variety of previous roles, including serious work in genre projects including American Horror Story: Double Feature in 2021, and Stephen King's Firestarter in 2022 (taking on the role of Charlie McGee originated by…

Constructed decades before the Battle of Jakku as part of the Emperor's plan known as “the Contingency,” Jakku Observatory housed Sith artifacts and a replica of the Emperor's yacht, the Imperialis, the latter of which was utilized by Brendol Hux to travel to the Unknown Regions where he began to forge the First Order. Following the Emperor's plan, Gallius Rax intended to implode Jakku's core with a borehole and seismic waves, detonating the planet and wiping out the Imperial and Rebel fleets. In order to save her forces above, Imperial Admiral Rae Sloane shot Rax and sealed the borehole before fleeing to the Unknown Regions herself.…

“When I first saw The Force Awakens, I was immediately intrigued by Finn's attitude and his compassion to helping others, especially Rey,” shares cosplayer Matteo Adams. “He represents trust, loyalty, and doing the right thing. I felt that mirrored how I care about my friends and family and always want to help others. I feel like he and I are so much alike.” Matteo traces his passion for Star Wars back to watching the trailer for Star Wars: The Phantom Menace when he was 10 years old. “I thought that Darth Maul looked super cool, so I really wanted to see that movie. I fell in love with Star Wars when I saw it in the theater with my stepdad, and bought every VHS, played every game, collected the toys.…

Titan Magazines are sad to confirm that issue 237 will be our final edition of Star Wars Insider, the long-running publication which began life as the Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine in 1987. “It's a great shame Insider won't be with you to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope in 2027, but we'll be there in Force spirit,” says editor Christopher Cooper, who has been at the helm of Star Wars Insider since 2017. “What we do have lined up is a very special issue that celebrates the history of the magazine while looking forward to the bright future of the Star Wars galaxy. We absolutely aim to go out with a bang as big as an exploding Death Star.” Rebranded as Star Wars Insider in 1994…

Darth Vader stood as one of history's most fearsome figures, fulfilling the Emperor's wishes and inflicting terror upon those who opposed him. However, the Darth Vader Squishmallows Plush—part of the Star Wars Squishmallows Plush Collection—shows off the softer side of the villain. Measuring 12 inches in height, the polyester plush has detailed sculpting and embroidered features that highlight some of the most distinctive elements of Darth Vader's armor, such as a screened chest plate, glittery eyes, and an embroidered red lightsaber. The Darth Vader Squishmallows Plush is priced at $19.99 on DisneyStore.com.…

The conflict between the Republic and Separatists wrought unimaginable havoc upon the galaxy, as clone troopers and battle droids squared off in a struggle that ultimately resulted in the creation of the Galactic Empire. The brand-new LEGO® Star Wars 813-piece Republic Juggernaut set lets you command the Clone Wars action, complete with front and rear opening cockpits, an elevating observation post, a turret stud shooter, five LEGO Star Wars minifigures, and three buildable battle droids. You can also join the Separatists with the 976-piece Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT set, which features an operational droid deployment rack, two stud shooters, a STAP speeder, two LEGO Star Wars minifigures, and 10 droid figures. To purchase the 6 1/2-inch tall Republic Juggernaut ($159.99) or the 5 1/2-inch tall Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT…

“The sinister First Order has risen from the ashes of the Empire.” With these words in the opening crawl of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, audiences were introduced to the new antagonists of the sequel trilogy. Within moments, stormtroopers in white armor had landed on the planet Jakku, guns blazing, led by Kylo Ren in his Darth Vaderinspired face mask. From this starting point, it was clear that the First Order had been heavily influenced by the fallen Galactic Empire. But were there also real-world inspirations behind the new villains? How did director J.J. Abrams conceive of this successor to the Empire of old? And how did this manifest itself on screen across the three sequel movies? By exploring the origins and historical background of the First Order, we can…

Born in 2010, Ryan Kiera Armstrong's first screen break came with a recurring role in the Canadian TV period drama Anne with an E (2017-2019). Following a role in the TV miniseries The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair (2018), the actor made her debut on the big screen in The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019), and later had a minor role as Young Antonia in the Marvel Studios movie Black Widow (2021). Armstrong can currently be seen starring alongside Ethan Hawke in the FX series The Lowdown, and has filmed a pilot episode for Hulu's reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.…

Rey's mind often played tricks on her before first light. In the darkness, on the edge of sleep and wakefulness, the shrieking cries of the Jakku night took on other forms. Shadows appeared to claw their way towards her or stand looming over the hammock where she slumbered, their jagged shapes suggesting both friendly apparitions and hungry ripper raptors. The beautiful and the grotesque filled her unconscious mind. She was sure she dreamed of her parents, but by morning, her family had vanished, leaving behind an ache. Rey desperately wanted to conjure her mother's face, to remember the sound of her father's laugh, even if it was only a memory growing more distant each day. She'd spent half her life among the dunes. The idea that she had ever been a…