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  • Created By: George Lucas
  • Launched On: May 25, 1977
  • Owner: Disney
  • Tagline: A Long Time Ago, In A Galaxy Far, Far Away…
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Yoda’s Lightsaber Fighting Is Ridiculous On Purpose

These days, even the biggest fans of the Star Wars prequels are willing to admit that Yoda’s duel with Count …

8 months ago

Darth Vader Got Replaced In Empire Strikes Back Thanks To Lightsabers

Even though James Earl Jones famously provided the voice of the frightening character, David Prowse was the man inside the …

8 months ago

Han Solo Was Chewbacca In Original Star Wars Vision By George Lucas

Every Star Wars fan worth his spice knows the dynamic Han Solo has with his alien partner: Han is the …

8 months ago

Star Wars Is Not What Everyone Says It Is

Since 1977, Star Wars has enjoyed a reputation as the most influential sci-fi franchise ever made. That reputation has only …

8 months ago

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The Real-Life Obi-Wan Hated Yoda

For older Star Wars nerds, one very painful topic is how, after The Phantom Menace, George Lucas stopped using a …

8 months ago

There’s An Underrated Star Wars Ripoff That Goes To Sci-Fi Hell, Stream It Without Netflix

For every box-office-topping mega-hit that opens in theaters, takes over the world, makes all the money, and wins all the …

8 months ago

George Lucas Changed Iconic Star Wars Group At The Last Minute

The immense success of the first Star Wars movie meant that nearly every detail of this galaxy far, far away …

8 months ago

Harrison Ford Defied George Lucas To Become Han Solo

In many ways, Han Solo’s entire character can be summed up by his famous line from The Empire Strikes Back, …

8 months ago

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The First Lightsaber Was Not As Elegant As Obi-Wan Would Have You Believe

There is no weapon in Star Wars more iconic than the lightsaber: as Obi-Wan Kenobi tells us, it’s “not as …

8 months ago

The Stephen King Horror Classic That Made Star Wars Happen

When you think of Star Wars, you usually don’t think about horror movies (although the Sequel Trilogy was admittedly pretty …

8 months ago

The Ahsoka Star Wars Plot Detail Hidden In Plain Sight

Part of what made the Ahsoka series so exciting is the mystery surrounding the new bad guys, Baylan Skoll and …

8 months ago

Star Wars: The Acolyte Exclusive Fight Footage Leaks

To celebrate May 4 and the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, all of the Skywalker films are …

8 months ago

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The Sci-Fi Trope Fans Love Too Much Isn’t Even Necessary

Worldbuilding is a lot like preparing dinner. Sometimes, you just want to walk into the grocery store and grab a …

8 months ago

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Andor Makes The Star Wars Prequels Better In The Most Shocking Way

Nobody understands the Star Wars prequels better than Red Letter Media’s Mike Stoklassa, whose infamous review of The Phantom Menace …

8 months ago

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The Shocking Reason We Have Green Lightsabers In Star Wars

In the Star Wars Original Trilogy, Luke famously builds a new lightsaber before the events of Return of the Jedi …

8 months ago

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The 1970s Sci-Fi Cult Classic That Takes An Actual Shot At Star Wars

The surge of interest in sci-fi films that followed the release of Star Wars in 1977 produced a wave of …

8 months ago

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Dragon Ball Z Studio Nearly Killed The Franchise Out Of Spite

As great as I think the Dragon Ball franchise is, I could not blame anyone for finding it too daunting …

8 months ago

The Star Wars Cantina Band Has Way More Going On Than You Realize

The Star Wars series The Book of Boba Fett may have been a letdown overall, but it did prove one …

8 months ago

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Tales Of The Jedi Season 3 Can’t Exist Without These Characters

The first season of the animated Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi series gave us a closer look at the …

8 months ago

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George Lucas Back At Star Wars For New Live-Action Series?

Could it be? As if in response to the prayers of fans worldwide, George Lucas may return to the Star …

8 months ago

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Star Wars Visions Must Hire These Animation Studios

Star Wars: Visions is definitely one of the coolest things that Disney has done with the Star Wars franchise since …

8 months ago

Star Wars Best Villain Got The Role Because Of His Nose

Almost no matter your age at the time when Return of the Jedi was first released, you likely distinctly remember …

8 months ago

The Best Star Wars Parody Finally Getting Sequel?

The original Star Wars trilogy has become such a cultural touchstone that dozens of well-made parody films, television episodes, and …

8 months ago

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The Best Star Wars Droid Of The Modern Era Gets The Spotlight

There was plenty to love about the Disney+ series Andor, and one of the characters fans ended up loving the …

8 months ago

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Star Wars Best Villains Once Fought To The Death

If you’ve read my other articles, then you know I still carry a torch for the Star Wars Expanded Universe …

8 months ago

Metroid Deserves To Be The Next Big Video Game Movie Franchise

After the incredible success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, there has been a lot of chatter about what Nintendo …

8 months ago

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The Best Star Wars Pilot Even Cooler Than You Thought

While the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy ended up being a big pile of Bantha poodoo, Oscar Isaac was one of …

8 months ago

The Best Star Wars Horror Story Gets Turned Into Fan Game

People love zombie apocalypse narratives; they’re a fantastic form of escapism that transports us to a world that is drastically …

8 months ago

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The Transformers Star Wars Crossover Nobody Ever Noticed

Nerds with long memories may recall that we had a crossover toyline between Transformers and Star Wars that started back …

8 months ago

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Star Wars Greedo Actor Weighs In On The Notorious Maclunkey Scene

Oh, George Lucas, we love you, but it’s time to leave the Greedo scene from Star Wars: A New Hope …

8 months ago