https://screenrant.com Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas. After the release of Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (originally just titled Star Wars), the franchise quickly exploded, spawning multiple sequels, prequels, TV shows, video games, comics, and much more. After Disney acquired the rights to the franchise, they quickly expanded the universe on Disney+, starting with The Mandalorian. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:30:15 GMT en-US hourly 60 Count Dooku, the fallen Jedi and apprentice to Palpatine during the Clone Wars in Star Wars, had two different names meant to instill fear, but his real one was more effective than the other. As a Dark Lord of the Sith, he took the moniker Darth Tyranus. While this name was an obvious reference to his importance to the Separatists and the oppression he spread throughout the galaxy, the origin of his real name, Dooku, was a much more fitting title for such a villain.

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:30:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-count-dooku-name-origin/ A gorgeously stunning Mara Jade cosplay has put a modern twist on Timothy Zahn's character, imagining what she would look like in a live-action Star Wars movie. Mara Jade Skywalker, Heir To The Empire's villain-turned-hero, was Luke Skywalker's wife in Legends. Making a complex journey from being the Emperor's Hand, a smuggler, and an assassin to completely switching sides to become a Jedi and marry Luke Skywalker, Mara Jade is a beloved character in the Star Wars extended universe. This is no wonder. Her story is compelling and interesting. Zahn displays expert knowledge of how to do character growth correctly.

]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:10:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mara-jade-live-action-cosplay/ A moment that happens just offscreen in Return of the Jedi demonstrates how heroic Luke Skywalker truly is. While Luke is only one of the Star Wars original trilogy’s heroes, his journey from farmer to rebel pilot to Jedi Knight makes him the trilogy’s main protagonist for many viewers. Given his importance to the Star Wars saga, it is crucial to get Luke Skywalker’s characterization right; while some tales are controversial, one short story in the current Star Wars canon undoubtedly portrays Luke correctly.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 23:50:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-return-jedi-luke-skywalker-hero-change/ Emperor Palpatine was notorious for his skill in tricking the Jedi in the Star Wars prequel era, and here are some of his most notable successes. Little is known of Palpatine's backstory; a politician from Naboo, he rose through the ranks of the Galactic Senate to become Chief of State and ultimately Emperor. He was, of course, in reality a Dark Lord of the Sith.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 22:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-palpatine-fooled-jedi/ The Star Wars movies may be the foundation of the franchise, but the series is also bolstered by the stories told in other mediums, such as books and comics. These different stories have been adding additional stories to Star Wars canon since the time of the original trilogy. However, since Disney acquired the property in 2012, many books and comics have since become non-canon.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 20:30:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-stories-improved-movies/ Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker revealed more about Luke Skywalker's Jedi Order, secretly revealing a major difference between his order and Yoda's in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Despite all the recent Star Wars content, Luke Skywalker's Jedi Order remains a mystery. There have been several glimpses of Luke's Jedi Temple, and Kylo Ren's fall to the dark side has been explored in some detail. But there are a lot of gaps in the earlier years of Luke's academy, and viewers know very little about Luke's students.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-luke-skywalker-new-jedi-order-attachment-what-went-wrong/ Star Wars is known for its compelling and iconic villains, and while the Disney era has introduced many new antagonists, Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati proved to be the best in Ahsoka season 1. Disney Star Wars has continued to feature classic villains like Darth Vader while resurrecting Legends characters like Grand Admiral Thrawn, expanding on their stories and even incorporating them into new mediums. The new Star Wars movies and TV shows have also introduced original villains that quickly became fan favorites, from Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy to Dedra Meero in Andor season 1.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:30:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/ahsoka-baylan-skoll-shin-hati-best-star-wars-villains/ Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Star Wars #41

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:06:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-leia-tried-to-kill-lando-between-movies/ In Star Wars history, the Jedi fought an ancient war with the Sith, but it's never actually been shown in canon– only mentioned. The Sith were a splinter group that originally split from the Jedi, and caused many conflicts that lay the elaborate backdrop for the main Star Wars movies and TV shows. But parsing out these canon details is often difficult.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-jedi-sith-war-everything-we-know-canon/ Throughout Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker continuously proves himself to be an effective general for the Republic, but one of his greatest victories actually involved committing a war crime. Anakin was made a general very early on in the Clone Wars, despite having only recently graduated from a Padawan to a Jedi Knight. Throughout the conflict, his actions are often instrumental to the Republic’s victories; he becomes an invaluable part of just about every mission.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-clone-wars-anakin-skywalker-war-crime/ Star Wars is officially the biggest hit on Disney+, but it will be difficult for Lucasfilm to maintain this momentum. Over the last few years, Disney has successfully transformed Star Wars into a trailblazing transmedia franchise. This has involved a range of successful Disney+ TV shows, featuring the return of actors from both the original trilogy and the prequels, as well as several original characters such as Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin and the delightful Grogu.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-disney-plus-biggest-hit/ With a brand-new call to adventure awaiting Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin and his Mandalorian apprentice and son Grogu, there are many planets The Mandalorian season 4 can both revisit and explore for the first time. The live-action Star Wars TV show has already been quite prolific at bringing new planets to life, as it's introduced 15 new planets to the Star Wars galaxy in the course of its 3 seasons. Now, with new adventures on the horizon, The Mandalorian season 4 has the chance to travel to even more planets than before, both old and new.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-mandalorian-season-4-planets-revisit-explore/ The live-action "MandoVerse" Star Wars TV shows have crossed over multiple times, and with Ahsoka season 1 at an end, several characters have been set up to return in The Mandalorian season 4. Even though each show has a separate plot, The Mandalorian and Ahsoka both feature the New Republic and the Imperial Remnant, so the events of one show often have consequences in the other. With Dave Filoni's The Mandalorian Star Wars movie set to bring the MandoVerse to a close, it makes sense for Ahsoka's characters to appear in The Mandalorian season 4.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:00:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/ahsoka-characters-the-mandalorian-season-4-return/ As both Star Wars' first live-action TV show and the flagship Disney+ original series, The Mandalorian has already created a profound legacy for itself. Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin and his adopted son Grogu have become both Star Wars and cultural icons, their adventures taking viewers on a space Western episodic tale like no other. The story of the father-and-son is the heart of an extraordinary Star Wars story, with each new season tackling another ambitious corner of the beloved galaxy.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 13:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-mandalorian-episodes-ranked/ Ahsoka's Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger missed quite a lot during their shared exile from the Star Wars galaxy. As seen in the new live-action show, Thrawn and Ezra both escaped the extragalactic world of Peridea, finally making it back to the known galaxy far, far away. However, it's likely both the hero and villain will need to get back up to speed on everything that happened while they were gone.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 01:02:40 GMT https://screenrant.com/ahsoka-grand-admiral-thrawn-ezra-bridger-major-galactic-events-missed/ Ahsoka actor Ariana Greenblatt shares a video of her walking through a lightsaber fight with Hayden Christensen. The two actors appeared in the fifth episode of the Star Wars Disney+ show, where Greenblatt played a younger version of Ahsoka Tano, and Christensen reprised his role as Anakin Skywalker in the World Between Worlds. During this episode, Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka relives parts of her past during the Clone Wars, with Greenblatt playing the former Jedi Padawan during those key sequences.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 23:12:33 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-young-ahsoka-ariana-greenblatt-hayden-christensen-fight-choreography/ The unused concept art for Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens uncovers many different versions of what could have been in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. The three sequel films went through several changes, with decisions still being made during filming for The Rise of Skywalker, but the unused Force Awakens images show just how different some of those versions could have been. From an Obi-Wan-styled Luke Skywalker to a Sith castle reminiscent of Darth Vader's castle on Mustafar, this early concept art suggests a more classic Jedi storyline with a few more familiar faces in the first sequel film.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 19:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/force-awakens-best-unused-designs/ Ahsoka introduced a radical change to the Force and those who can wield it, which may reveal that several Star Wars characters were secretly Force-sensitive. Sabine Wren was never presented as Force-sensitive in Star Wars Rebels, even in the episodes where she trained to use a lightsaber. However, Ahsoka season 1 ended with Sabine learning to use the Force, even though Huyang said she had less potential than any Jedi candidate he had ever met. If someone like Sabine was secretly Force-sensitive, other Star Wars characters may have used the Force without realizing it.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 19:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-character-secretly-force-sensitive-after-ahsoka/ Even Steven Spielberg underestimated the success of Star Wars when he was first shown the movie. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg are two of the most famous film directors of all time, and for good reason. Movies like Star Wars and Jaws are not only era-defining, but profoundly shaped what blockbuster movies are as a concept. After meeting as young filmmakers, the two would often collaborate or offer advice on each other's projects, and this includes Star Wars.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:30:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-steven-spielberg-underestimate-success/ Warning! This article contains spoilers for Star Wars #41 The Force is the connective energy that flows through all living things across the entire Star Wars universe and can be used as a type of superpower for those who know how to access it - with telepathy and telekinesis being just two of the many examples of what the Force can do - but even still, the Force is nowhere close to being as impressive as Chewbacca’s neck strength, especially after the Wookie’s latest action-packed adventure.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/chewbaccas-neck-strength-more-unbelievable-force-star-wars/ Star Wars has reintroduced a classic monster from Knights of the Old Republic, and it could explain an 18-year-old mystery from Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. One of the most iconic sequences in Revenge of the Sith sees Yoda lead a battalion of clone troopers and Wookiees in battle on the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk. The Jedi Council sent Yoda on this mission because, in his own words, he had "good relations with the Wookiees."

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 17:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-kotor-terentatek-yoda-mystery/ Star Wars Rebels was one of the first Star Wars titles that Disney put out, and with that, there were some seasons of the show that were better than others. Rebels follows the crew of the Ghost and their journey from being low-level rebels to some of the highest-ranking members of the Rebel Alliance that helped take down the Empire. Among the Ghost crew were two Jedi, Jedi Knight Kanan Jarrus and his Padawan, Ezra Bridger. Also aboard was the Twi’lek ace pilot Hera Syndulla, Mandalorian Sabine Wren, and the former Lasat Honor Guard Member, Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-rebels-seasons-ranked/ There is one scene in Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 1 that makes Ahsoka Tano's Ahsoka fate even more tragic. As Anakin Skywalker's former apprentice, Ahsoka has become one of Star Wars' most popular characters. Throughout her character arcs in both animation and live-action, she's faced an immense amount of hardship. What makes her character compelling is how she continues to maintain a level of positivity and strength despite everything she has been through. There is, however, one Clone Wars detail that shows the true scope of her pain.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 15:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-clone-wars-ahsoka-jedi-temple-tragic/ An impressive cosplay team-up depicts two of Star Wars Rebels’ greatest heroes as they prepare to defend the galaxy. Since its debut, the animated series Star Wars Rebels has become a cornerstone of Star Wars storytelling. Much of Lucasfilm's recent Star Wars output has been influenced by its narrative – The Mandalorian and Ahsoka might never have existed without it. Not only is the show a true celebration of everything that makes Star Wars so beloved, but it also introduced – and re-introduced – some of Star Wars’ most inspiring characters, including Hera Syndulla and Ahsoka Tano.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:30:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-rebels-ahsoka-hera-teamup-cosplay/ Star Wars' expansion to the world of live-action TV shows has seen several animated characters also make the transition between mediums with some being much more successful adaptations than others. Beginning with 2019's The Mandalorian, Star Wars took its first step into the realm of live-action TV shows. This proved an incredibly successful venture given the birth of Star Wars' New Republic timeline via various other shows from Ahsoka to The Book of Boba Fett. This success is only set to continue with the announcement of several upcoming Star Wars shows that will continue to flesh out this area of the Star Wars timeline.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-live-action-animated-character-adaptations-ranked/ The Battle of Jakku was the definitive conflict between the New Republic and the Empire that officially marked the end of Imperial rule in the Star Wars canon. Following the demise of Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader aboard the second Death Star during the Battle of Endor, the Rebellion was in a position to become the New Republic. However, the fractured Empire still posed a threat thanks to a few key leaders and posthumous orders from Palpatine himself, culminating in the Battle of Jakku.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 02:16:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-battle-jakku-explained-empires-end/ Warning! This article contains spoilers for Star Wars #41

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/babu-frik-star-wars-scariest-characters/ The Mandalorian season 3 secretly broke a 46-year-old unspoken Star Wars rule. When The Mandalorian first entered the Star Wars universe, it was an instant hit, mostly for how it broke the typical Star Wars status quo. Following the adventures of an unlikely pair - a Jedi youngling and a Mandalorian bounty hunter - the show was a refreshing break from the Jedi Order-centric focus of other Star Wars media. Din Djarin's complete lack of knowledge about the Jedi allowed for unique interactions between him and Grogu and stretched the limits of what a Jedi's Force powers are usually used for. Now, the show has bent the rules once again in a way that could alter canon in a surprising way.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-mandalorian-season-3-star-wars-song-rule/ Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker changed Palpatine's Force lightning to act more like an old Clone Wars superweapon. There have been several Force abilities that have evolved in Star Wars over the years. After the final installment of the sequel trilogy, one of the most identifiable Sith Force abilities has been added to that list. Force lightning is perhaps the most well-known Force ability that is solely associated with the Sith, besides the Force choke - and the end of The Rise of Skywalker has made this ability even more horrifying.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-rise-skywalker-force-lightning-clone-wars-ion-cannon-comparison/ Mace Windu will be the center of a brand-new Star Wars novel arriving in August 2024. As one of the Jedi Order's leading figures during the Galactic Republic era, Mace always had a complicated relationship with Qui-Gon Jinn, mostly for the latter's unique way of seeing both the Force and the Jedi. Much of this had no chance to be explored within the narrative scope of the Star Wars movies, but now, Star Wars will take a closer look at their relationship in the wake of Qui-Gon's untimely death.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:46:52 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-mace-windu-qui-gon-jinn-glass-abyss/ In a fun new photo, two Sabine Wren cosplayers meet the Ahsoka star herself, Natasha Liu Bordizzo. Ahsoka brought many animated characters into live-action for the first time – Ezra Bridger, Hera Syndulla, and more made their live-action debuts in the Disney+ show. However, most prominent of all was the Mandalorian Sabine Wren, who surprised everyone by becoming Ahsoka Tano’s Jedi apprentice, fighting tooth and nail to bring Ezra back home where he belongs. Sabine has a promising albeit uncertain future ahead of her in Star Wars – it’s no wonder she has inspired so much impressive cosplay and fan art.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-sabine-wren-cosplayers-meet-natasha-liu-bordizzo/ The stars of Ahsoka have shared their best behind-the-scenes memories from filming the show. The actors' strikes sadly meant the cast and crew of Ahsoka were unable to join the excitement for their show online, but they've since been making up for lost time. They've shared a wealth of behind the scenes photos and videos from Ahsoka, making it clear how much they loved the show.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:40:11 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-ahsoka-bts-memories/ One simple change involving Din Djarin would have improved The Book of Boba Fett immensely. Though The Book of Boba Fett set out to tell an interesting story, it unfortunately lost its way under the weight of The Mandalorian’s legacy and its need to set up an upcoming season. Having Boba become the protector and guardian of Mos Eisley after being saved by the Tusken Raiders was an undeniably compelling story, but because of Din Djarin’s episodes and Boba’s two separate timelines, none of the show’s storylines got the attention they deserved.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:30:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/boba-fett-din-djarin-change-save-tv-show/ It is unbelievable how many times this one phrase has been said in Star Wars in the four years since its debut in The Mandalorian. There are a lot of catchphrases that have made it into Star Wars canon in the past 46 years. For example, "I've got a bad feeling about this" has been said so many times it would be difficult to count. However, with the introduction of The Mandalorian, a new catchphrase has made itself a staple.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-this-is-the-way-four-years/ Emperor Palpatine's true overconfidence in Star Wars came from Darth Vader's hatred. Like all Sith apprentices and their masters, Darth Vader genuinely hated Palpatine, so much so that he tried to overthrow his master more than once throughout the Star Wars timeline. However, this resulted in Palpatine's downfall as he was far too confident in Vader's hatred that had long fueled his own power in the dark side of the Force.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 23:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-darth-vader-palpatine-hatred-mistake/ Ahsoka actor Diana Lee Inosanto has confirmed fans were right when they picked up Nightsister hints back in The Mandalorian season 2. Diana Lee Inosanto's Morgan Elsbeth made her debut in The Mandalorian season 2, episode 5. Many viewers immediately picked up on one line of dialogue, in which Ahsoka Tano told Din Djarin her people were wiped out during the Clone Wars; this led to a popular theory Morgan was in fact a Nightsister of Dathomir. This seemed unlikely - Morgan doesn't physically resemble a typical Nightsister - but proved correct.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:05:41 GMT https://screenrant.com/ahsoka-morgan-nightsister-hints-the-mandalorian-season-2/ Ahsoka stars Natasha Liu Bordizzo and Ivanna Sakhno explain the connection between Sabine Wren and Shin Hati that's been driving Star Wars fans wild. Premiering this past summer, the latest Disney Plus Star Wars show sees Rosario Dawson reprise her role as Ahsoka Tano after the positive reception to her Mandalorian season 2 appearance. Joining Dawson's titular Jedi are a number of newcomers to the franchise, including Bordizzo as Sabine and Sakhno as Shin, two characters on opposing sides of the Force whose compelling rivalry has led to a new ship, dubbed "WolfWren."

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:43:48 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-ahsoka-sabine-shin-magnetic-connection/ Ahsoka star Eman Esfandi has hnted at an untold Ezra Bridger story, confirming Lucasfilm really has planned out his time on Peridea. The Ahsoka Disney+ TV show began with Ezra Bridger and Grand Admiral Thrawn stranded in a distant galaxy, having been transported there by Star Wars' space whales, the purrgil. Fortunately, Ezra's friends were able to travel the pathway to Peridea to rescue Ezra - but little was said about what he's been up to over the last nine years. This was a very different Ezra Bridger, older and more at peace with himself and the Force, and he wore strange chain mail.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:23:44 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-ahsoka-ezra-bridger-untold-story-chain-mail/ The actors for Ezra Bridger and Sabine Wren in Ahsoka have finally addressed the controversial reunion between the two characters showcased in the show. Interestingly, the story for Ahsoka season 2 may call for yet another reunion between the characters that will need to be more emotional to forgo the criticism faced from the same situation in Ahsoka season 1. At the end of Ahsoka episode 6, Sabine Wren finally finds Ezra Bridger after almost 10 years and traveling across galaxies, yet their meeting was noticeably understated, coming under fire from longtime fans who wished for a more touching meeting.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:01:55 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-ahsoka-sabine-ezra-reunion-discussion/ Din Djarin's armor has gone through several subtle changes since its first appearance in The Mandalorian. As Pedro Pascal’s chromed character adventures throughout the galaxy far, far away with Grogu at his side, he inevitably finds himself upgrading his armor to meet each new challenge he faces. Compared to the brightly-colored appearance of other Mandalorians—such as Boba Fett or Sabine Wren—Din Djarin’s armor looked somewhat bland in the beginning of the series. But now, his shiny and minimalistic look has become an icon for both The Mandalorian and Star Wars as a whole. Much like his attitude, his armor is simple but effective.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-mandalorian-din-djarin-armor-changes/ Star Wars has earned 9 Saturn Award nominations, but will face heavy competition from the likes of Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Organized by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror, the Saturn Awards celebrate the best in genre entertainment across film and television. They've been running for over 50 years now, and the latest batch of nominations will delight Lucasfilm.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:45:36 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-saturn-award-nominations-2023-competition/ Star Wars: The High Republic might be in danger of breaking its continuity. Star Wars: The High Republic is Lucasfilm’s most recent transmedia initiative, chronicling the time of the High Republic, which took place approximately 350 – 200 years before the events of the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Across novels, comic books, children’s stories, and audio plays, audiences were introduced to hundreds of new Jedi, dangerous new threats, and countless interesting worlds. Now, The High Republic’s story is expanding across animation, TV, and even gaming. The sky seems to be the limit, and as Phase III of the publishing initiative gets underway, there’s no telling how the story will unfold.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:00:42 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-high-republic-continuity-problem-scale/ The first Jedi Temple in Star Wars is situated on the mysterious planet of Ahch-To of which little is known. The Jedi Temple on Ahch-To first appeared in live-action in Star Wars: The Last Jedi as the site of Luke Skywalker's self-imposed exile. This movie contained several hints about the Temple, from the island's inhabitants to the usage of the building by Star Wars' first Jedi.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:30:57 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-ahch-to-first-jedi-temple/ One Ahsoka theory sets up Grand Admiral Thrawn’s true intentions now that he’s returned home and how the Nightsisters might be involved. Grand Admiral Thrawn was one of the Empire’s most cunning and successful tacticians, tearing his enemies apart left and right. If it weren’t for Star Wars Rebels’ Ghost crew and the Jedi Ezra Bridger, in particular, Thrawn would have gone on to create more havoc and misery, and the war between the Rebellion and the Empire might have ended very differently. For years, he’s been biding his time in a secondary galaxy, waiting for the moment he could finally return home and restore the Empire to its former glory. But is that really his plan?

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:01:11 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-grand-admiral-thrawn-imperial-civil-war-nightsisters-plan/ A key distinction in a Star Wars game may provide new insight into Din Djarin's upcoming New Republic role following the events of The Mandalorian season 3. Having successfully liberated Mandalore alongside Bo-Katan Kryze, Din Djarin and his adopted son Din Grogu settled down on the planet Nevarro while also agreeing to work for the New Republic. Keeping that in mind, Star Wars has seemingly confirmed that Djarin's bounty-hunting days are behind him.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:40:32 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-3-din-djarin-major-change/ A new Star Wars theory suggests that Grand Admiral Thrawn may use a devastating strategy against the New Republic. Having made his live-action debut in Ahsoka played by Lars Mikkelsen, Thrawn has finally made his way back to the known galaxy far, far away. Having been exiled to another galaxy for over 10 years, Thrawn has now become the Star Wars franchise's next big villain. To that end, he may use a recently revealed Palpatine contingency to crush the New Republic which replaced the Empire after Return of the Jedi.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:10:45 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-grand-admiral-thrawn-protocol-23-theory/ The two stars of The Mandalorian season 3, Pedro Pascal and Katee Sackhoff, have made IMDb's list of the Top 10 Stars of 2023 - with Pascal topping the entire list. Despite the mixed reviews The Mandalorian season 3 received from critics and viewers alike, the success of the Star Wars TV show is indubitable, and Pascal's and Sackhoff's performances in the season are nothing short of spectacular. Pascal didn't show his face as Din Djarin this season, but his voice performance alone reveals his importance to the overall series, and now his ranking on IMDb's list also proves just how valuable he is to Star Wars as a whole - as does Sackhoff's.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:20:46 GMT https://screenrant.com/imdb-top-stars-2023-pedro-pascal-katee-sackhoff/ IMDb has officially announced their top 10 TV shows of 2023, with Ahsoka and The Mandalorian given their chance to shine. IMDb, the world's most popular source of information for movies and TV shows, has officially ranked the various TV shows of the year using data from IMDbPro MOVIEmeter and STARmeter rankings. 2023 has been a massive year for TV, especially with Star Wars TV shows.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:08:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/ahsoka-the-mandalorian-season-3-imdb-top-shows-2023/ One upcoming Star Wars movie will center around Rey and her brand new Jedi Order in Star Wars: New Jedi Order, and there are tons of theories already circulating about what might happen in the story. Since Rey will be starting a completely new Jedi Order in this movie as she trains the new generation of Jedi, there’s no end to the possibilities of what that new Jedi Order might look like or what it might include. One of the most unexpected twists of the movie, as it turns out, could originate in one short comment from a Star Wars Celebration panel.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-new-jedi-order-rey-mother-movie-theory/ Four years after its release, The Mandalorian season 1, episode 5 "Chapter 5: The Gunslinger" has received 10 transformative changes from Star Wars. Directed by Dave Filoni, this episode is the second of three episodic adventures separating the opening three-episode arc of The Mandalorian season 1 and its two-part finale. "Chapter 5: The Gunslinger" introduces new and now-iconic characters, such as Amy Sedaris' Peli Motto and Ming-Na Wen's Fennec Shand, while also returning to the familiarity of Tatooine and Mos Eisley.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-mandalorian-season-1-episode-5-changes/ It's not too late to fix the flaws of The Mandalorian season 3, and Star Wars can still do so before season 4 even comes out. Though often renowned as one of Star Wars' and Disney+'s very best original TV shows, The Mandalorian season 3 was lackluster for many viewers compared to seasons 1 and 2. From the overall scope of the story widening massively to the shift of focus away from Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin and Grogu onto Bo-Katan Kryze and more Mandalorians, The Mandalorian season 3 was destined to flaws from the very start.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:30:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-3-tie-ins-fix/ Star Wars' live-action TV shows include several outstanding episodes, though there are some that rank among the worst that could have been improved in various ways. Star Wars' TV ventures properly began in 2008 with Star Wars: The Clone Wars, yet the first live-action entry from the franchise concerning the small screen was The Mandalorian season 1 in 2019. Both of these projects are often counted among the best-ranked Star Wars TV shows, offering interesting insights into a galaxy far, far away with longer-form storytelling. Since The Mandalorian's premiere, Star Wars' live-action TV roster has grown immeasurably.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:30:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-worst-episodes-live-action-tv-shows/ The last few years have seen several members of the Star Wars prequel trilogy return, but one central cast member hasn't been asked - yet. The years have been kind to George Lucas' prequel trilogy; its audience has grown up, and its stars are even returning in various Disney+ TV shows. Ewan McGregor starred in Obi-Wan Kenobi alongside Hayden Christensen, who subsequently appeared in Ahsoka as well. Other members of the Star Wars prequel cast have made even more unexpected returns, with Ahmed Best - known for playing Jar Jar Binks - appearing as Jedi Master Kelleran Beq in The Mandalorian season 3.

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:57:40 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-natalie-portman-not-asked-back/ Natalie Portman has remembered one hilarious question from King Charles - then Prince Charles - at the premiere of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. One of the most fondly-remembered members of the Star Wars prequel trilogy cast, Natalie Portman played Padmé Amidala for all three movies. She had the incredible experience of being part of the world premiere of The Phantom Menace back in 1999, when she even met members of the British royal family. Amusingly, it seems the experience involved a rather awkward moment with King Charles (then Prince Charles).

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:31:55 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-nataliie-portman-king-charles-phantom-menace-question/ This post contains a preview for Star Wars #41 and mild spoilers for Dark Droids #5

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-debuts-ultimate-weapon-against-organic-life-scourge-dark-droids/ Amid rumors of shooting beginning in 2024, a new report has debunked the seeming confirmation of a production start date for Rey's New Jedi Order Star Wars movie. At Star Wars Celebration 2023, Daisy Ridley's return to the franchise was confirmed as the sequel trilogy star was announced as the lead of one of the three upcoming Star Wars movies. Given that this announcement came with a confirmed screenwriter, Steven Knight, and director, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, many assumed that the film would go into production sooner rather than later.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:56:39 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-rey-new-jedi-order-movie-rumors-debunked/ Dave Filoni recently confirmed why Ariana Greenblatt was the perfect choice for live-action Clone Wars-era Ahsoka Tano – and it makes the prospect of a live-action version of Star Wars: The Clone Wars even more exciting. Though Ahsoka Tano was originally introduced in animation in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars movie, her character has come a long way since. Portrayed as an adult by Rosario Dawson in live-action, Ahsoka continues to leave her mark on the Star Wars franchise as a compelling and complex character, a beacon of hope and light in a galaxy constantly marred by darkness.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-clone-wars-live-action-perfect-young-ahsoka-casting/ Andor season 2, the continuation of the critically acclaimed Star Wars TV show, has reportedly been pushed back for a 2025 release. A recent Disney press release confirmed two new live-action Star Wars TV shows would release in 2024, but one surprising omission was swiftly noted; there was no mention of Andor season 2, eagerly anticipated after the critical success of season 1. This was understandably regarded with some concern, but a section on "Returning Series" did note there were others not shown on the list. In truth, the fanbase wasn't sure what to make of this news.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:29:06 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-andor-season-2-2025-release/ Some of Star Wars’ biggest successes in recent years have come about because of the quality of storytelling in their animated projects, but it seems Disney is ignoring the medium. Animation in Star Wars goes back to the 1980s, when Lucasfilm released animated shows and movies surrounding different aspects of the original Star Wars trilogy. Many of these are considered part of the Star Wars Vintage Collection and can be found on Disney+, though they are considered part of the now non-canon Legends continuity.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-animation-franchise-best-disney-ignored/ Lightsabers lie at the heart of Star Wars, and science has moved one step closer to making them a reality. Obi-Wan Kenobi famously told Luke Skywalker the lightsaber was "an elegant weapon for a more civilized time," and since then the legend of the lightsaber has become deeper than ever before. There are now more different lightsaber types than ever before, and lightsabers come in many different colors. In the real world, "lightsaber" now appears in the Oxford English Dictionary, and Disney is eagerly attempting to make lightsaber toys as realistic as possible.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:15:56 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-science-close-real-lightsaber/ Hayden Christensen may have finally revealed why only the Chosen One could defeat the Sith in the Star Wars saga. When Qui-Gon Jinn discovered Anakin Skywalker on Tatooine in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, he believed the boy fulfilled the prophecy of the Chosen One. The text of this prophecy was only revealed a few years ago, in Claudia Gray’s Master & Apprentice; according to these ancient words, “a Chosen One shall come, born of no father, and through him will ultimate balance in the Force be restored.”

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-hayden-christensen-chosen-one-destroy-sith-explanation/ Samuel L. Jackson’s Mace Windu was easily one of the most accomplished Jedi in all of Star Wars, and his lightsaber form proves it. Windu stands among some of the best lightsaber duelists of all time. Not only was he nigh-unbeatable, but he was also one of the few Jedi to have invented their own lightsaber form, something even Grand Master Yoda hadn’t done in his 900 years of life. When both Windu and Yoda were pitted against a Sith Master like Palpatine, Yoda was defeated, while Windu prevailed. Of course, Windu’s success—and failure—in battle was partly due to how his lightsaber form worked.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/mace-windu-vaapad-lightsaber-form/ One of George Lucas’s forgotten Star Wars movies may have been partially brought into the current canon by a recent anthology book. 2023’s From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi celebrates the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi with 40 short stories, each centering on a different Star Wars character during the events of the movie. Wicket’s story – “One Normal Day,” by Mary Kenney – clearly references the events of an obscure Star Wars spin-off movie from the Legends continuity, implying that similar events occur in the current canon. Certain details, however, imply that there are major differences between what occurred in Legends and the current canon.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-george-lucas-ewok-movie-canon/ The Book of Boba Fett surprisingly included Din Djarin's now-iconic catchphrase more than The Mandalorian season 2. Upon being reintroduced to the franchise via The Mandalorian season 2, Boba Fett solidified himself as a mainstay in Star Wars' New Republic timeline. That said, the recognizable bounty hunter has since been absent from Lucasfilm's plans due to the poor reaction to his solo show, throwing The Book of Boba Fett's season 2 story into doubt.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/boba-fett-the-mandalorian-star-wars-din-djarin-catchphrase-this-is-the-way/ The Jedi's connection to the Force granted them tremendous strength and power in Star Wars, but some members proved to be the weakest of the order. While every Jedi had to be Force-sensitive to be accepted as a candidate, not all Jedi were equally powerful, with some students struggling and others possessing a natural affinity. Less naturally gifted Jedi could develop skills in other areas and strengthen their character, but they were still weak compared to average Jedi.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:50:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-weakest-jedi/ Ahsoka actor Eman Esfandi has hilariously taken over the Star Wars Twitter account, posting a series of hilarious videos and pictures with a few of his fellow cast members. Having played the Jedi Knight Ezra Bridger in his live-action debut, Esfandi is now having some fun at the Lucasfilm offices. However, there are some concerns that he'll eventually get thrown out.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:18:47 GMT https://screenrant.com/ahsoka-star-wars-twitter-takeover/ Following the events of Return of the Jedi and Palpatine's original demise in the Star Wars timeline, the Emperor unleashed a posthumous bombardment campaign that surprisingly didn't include Coruscant. Known as Operation: Cinder, countless worlds quickly found themselves under attack and under siege by Imperial forces under orders from their deceased ruler. However, Coruscant was seemingly untouched despite being Palpatine's throne world (though it certainly could have been).

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 23:30:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-coruscant-spared-after-return-jedi/ 3 years ago today, Temuera Morrison's Boba Fett fully stepped into the story of The Mandalorian season 2, and the anniversary calls for reflection upon many lessons Lucasfilm sadly forgot to apply to The Book of Boba Fett. Decades of audience theories and Star Wars Legends stories led up to Morrison's brief cameo as Boba at the end of The Mandalorian season 2 premiere, and the quick glimpse was enough to spark anticipation that built into an epic culmination in season 2, episode 6 "Chapter 14: The Tragedy." Despite the misfortunes of Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin in this episode, Boba was able to truly shine for the first time ever, engaging in a fight still often renowned as one of the franchise's most brutal and memorable.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:00:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-mandalorian-boba-fett-debut-lessons-learned/ The Disneyland Resort will be taken over by Star Wars for a new event called "Season of the Force" next year. Disney Parks have only added more and more from the Star Wars galaxy to their various properties over the years, most notably Disneyland's and Walt Disney World's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge lands. Galaxy's Edge, otherwise known as the planet of Batuu, has since allowed Disney Parks to bring even more characters to life, including Din Djarin and Grogu of The Mandalorian, Ahsoka Tano and General Hera Syndulla of Ahsoka, and even more. Now, they're adding a brand-new exciting event to Disneyland, one that goes beyond the borders of Batuu.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:51:48 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-season-force-disneyland/ Indiana Jones and Han Solo are Harrison Ford's most iconic roles, and while it wasn't by design, he ended up playing both for the same number of years. Movie stardom came relatively late for Ford, who was in his mid-30s when he broke through with the original Star Wars. For the next two decades, he enjoyed an incredible run of success, earning critical acclaim for movies like Witness and The Fugitive, while occasionally returning to profitable franchises like the Jack Ryan movies.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:05:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/harrison-ford-indiana-jones-han-solo-played-42-years/ Something very strange is going on with Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, which has been pushed back to 2024. Featuring Jude Law as a mysterious Jedi, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is one of the most unusual live-action TV shows on Lucasfilm's slate. It's been described as something of an Amblin-style coming-of-age show, which makes sense; the central concept will see a group of audience-surrogate children kidnapped and taken into the wider Star Wars galaxy.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-skeleton-crew-whats-going-on/ An amazing Star Wars short film, Third Gate Production's The Lost Relic, brilliantly explains the sequel trilogy's final mystery. The Star Wars sequel trilogy saw the rise of a new Empire, The First Order. Early in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren (real name Ben Solo) is shown holding a relic from the previous Empire - the burned helmet of the famous Sith Lord and Kylo Ren's grandfather, Darth Vader. Kylo Ren revered his grandfather, but the movies never showed how he acquired this precious relic.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:31:51 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-sequel-trilogy-mystery-darth-vader-helmet-fan-film/ Princess Leia's now-iconic ship did not only look fantastic, but it had a perfect use for Star Wars' Rebel Alliance. Throughout Star Wars' long history, the only aspect of the franchise as equally recognizable as the Jedi's lightsabers were the various Star Wars spaceships and vehicles. From the likes of the Millennium Falcon to the iconic Imperial Star Destroyers, Star Wars' intergalactic methods of transportation are a testament to the inventiveness of George Lucas' universe.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:00:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-princess-leia-tantive-iv-perfect-rebel-alliance/ Disney’s new Star Wars map may hint that Din Djarin and Grogu will return to an iconic location from The Mandalorian season 1. As the franchise continues to pioneer more new planets in the galaxy far, far away, it slowly fills in the blank edges of the map. Of course, the Star Wars galaxy tends to be ever-changing. But the idea of hyperspace routes between star systems has been a constant throughout both Legends and Canon. Similar to highways in real life, these routes connected the major planets in the galaxy and (usually) offered a safe path from one system to the next.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:30:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-galaxy-map-mandalorian-reunion-sorgan/ A new update from Disney officially confirms the two live-action Star Wars TV shows set for 2024 releases, along with two potential major changes to the release slate. Since Star Wars Celebration 2023, audiences have been eagerly awaiting updates regarding upcoming Star Wars TV shows. Ahsoka was the final live-action show of 2023, with more planned to expand the franchise in 2024. However, official confirmation regarding Star Wars' TV shows has been scarce, leading many to wonder what the coming year holds for a galaxy far, far away.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:18:08 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-tv-shows-2024-confirmed/ The Star Wars franchise is introducing a deadly new Sith who existed during the original trilogy era - a "rogue Sith" outside Palpatine's control. While the Sith has been hinted at before, it's now revealed that Luke will seek them out in an attempt to hone his skills before taking on Darth Vader in Return of the Jedi.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-luke-skywalker-fight-new-sith/ Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki hopes his blockbuster will be a Star Wars launchpad. The film portrays Godzilla's emergence in Japan near the end of World War II, having been affected by nuclear testing. Following its release, Godzilla Minus One has been praised for its story and impressive visuals, a credit to Yamazaki, who also wrote the script and worked on the special effects. When it comes to Star Wars, the movies are well-known for their world-building and genre influence, but current projects have divided audiences.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:43:49 GMT https://screenrant.com/godzilla-minus-one-director-star-wars-movie/ Eman Esfandi's performance as Ezra Bridger in Ahsoka has earned him nothing but praise from viewers and critics alike, specifically for how accurately he portrays his animated Star Wars Rebels counterpart. Esfandi made his Star Wars debut at the end of Ahsoka episode 6, and in the two episodes following, he proved just how perfect he was for the role of Ezra. Ever since, Esfandi has been told "You're so Ezra" by nearly everyone - viewers, fellow cast members, and now, even creator Dave Filoni himself. Despite this, Esfandi has shared just how much he actually studied Ezra's character prior to filming Ahsoka, and his answer makes perfect sense.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:34:50 GMT https://screenrant.com/ahsoka-eman-esfandi-watch-star-wars-rebels/ Stormtroopers are some of the most popular characters in Star Wars, but there have been different types across the Star Wars canon timeline. As the elite soldiers of the Galactic Empire, stormtroopers served as frontline assault forces and were a pillar of the Imperial Military. Stormtroopers first appeared in A New Hope and have since become an essential part of the franchise, known for their iconic white armor (earning the nickname “bucket heads” because of it) and their less-than-ideal aim.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-stormtrooper-types-variants-all-kinds-canon/ The biggest moment for the villainous First Order in Star Wars: The Last Jedi has been retconned in recent canon, undermining the rule of Kylo Ren. While upcoming Star Wars movies will be moving beyond the sequel trilogy, wider canon stories such as comics or novels have continued to further explore the era of the Resistance. One of these recent stories is Star Wars: The Secrets of the Wookiees, a canon reference book detailing the lives of the lovable, jungle-dwelling creatures.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 23:41:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-last-jedi-first-order-victory-retconned/ Throughout his long tenure as a Star Wars actor, Ewan McGregor has stood out among the rest with a variety of show-stopping moments. In fact, McGregor’s performance in this role is so strong that it stands up to the legendary Alec Guinness, who was the first to play Kenobi. His acting really turns him into the character of Obi-Wan and has always been relatable, grounded, and above all, exhibiting an impressive range of emotion.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 23:30:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-obi-wan-kenobi-ewan-mcgregor-best-moments/ The Star Wars sequel trilogy featured many different planets, and this list explains all of them, from Jakku to Exegol. When George Lucas launched Star Wars back in 1977, he went to great lengths to establish the sheer scale of his saga. Ever since then, every new Star Wars movie or TV show has added new worlds and systems, fleshing out the Star Wars galaxy map. These maps divide the galaxy into rough circles, from the Deep Core to the Outer Rim. There's also a vast unexplored region called the Unknown Regions, difficult to explore because of hyperspace anomalies.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 23:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-sequel-trilogy-planets-explained/ Ahsoka season 1 brought back Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker to Star Wars, his Force Ghost appearing at the end of episode 8 "Part Eight: The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord." As Ahsoka Tano's former Jedi Master, Anakin's return made perfect sense in Ahsoka, showcasing their long-awaited reunion in live-action. However, the reason for Anakin's appearance in Ahsoka episode 8 may not be as apparent on first viewing.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 21:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-ahsoka-episode-8-anakin-skywalker-force-ghost-reason/ For more than 40 years Star Wars terminology has permeated society’s lexicon, so much so that some words have even been added to the dictionary. The original Star Wars trilogy firmly cemented its place in pop culture that by the time the prequel trilogy came out in the late 1990s, phrases, and words from the original trilogy were generally understood by the majority of society. With other pop culture words and phrases being officially included in the dictionary, it’s no wonder that phrases and vernacular used in Star Wars made their way in as well.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 21:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wards-words-dictionary/ Ahsoka season 1 brought back familiar characters and storylines, but it also relaunched the Star Wars franchise ahead of new releases. Ahsoka Tano had become one of the most beloved Star Wars characters, so fans were thrilled to see her return for a spinoff series, especially one that would build off the animated TV shows. Despite the familiar elements, Ahsoka featured several original ideas that could be expanded in the upcoming Star Wars movies or Ahsoka season 2.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:30:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-ahsoka-relaunch/ Disney has been changing Emperor Palpatine's characterization during the original Star Wars trilogy, though it actually makes perfect sense. As seen in projects before and during the events of the original trilogy, Lucasfilm has greatly expanded on the Empire and its ruler through shows including Andor and the canonical comics published by Marvel. To that end, it certainly seems as though a definite turning point has been established in the Star Wars timeline where Palpatine has clearly deviated from George Lucas' original vision for the Emperor.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-palpatine-canon-change-george-lucas/ Ahsoka made a subtle change to the Force vergence known as the World Between Worlds, one subtly set up five years ago. The Ahsoka Disney+ TV show was, at heart, a personal journey for Anakin Skywalker's Padawan; Ahsoka Tano had to face her own personal trauma, including her relationship wiith Anakin. This trauma was the real reason she had held back from training Sabine Wren, her Mandalorian Padawan.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:30:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/ahsoka-world-between-canon-change-setup/ Throughout the years, different Star Wars characters have made different mistakes. After all, in order for a narrative to be interesting, there has to be a struggle. To create struggle, nothing can be better for a story than imperfect characters. However, some of the mistakes the characters make as the narrative of Star Wars progresses are more egregious than others.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-worst-decisions/ The Ahsoka season 1 finale revealed stone statues of the three Mortis gods, originally seen in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, but they may not be as important as originally thought. The three statues of the Father, the Son, and the Daughter were featured in the final moments of the episode as audiences saw Baylan Skoll standing on top of the outstretched arm of the Father. From the three-episode arc in The Clone Wars season 3, the Mortis gods were seen as the living embodiment of the Force, with the Son representing the dark side, the Daughter the light side, and the Father being the balance.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 15:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-ahsoka-mortis-gods-statues-not-important/ An epic cosplay of Shin Hati, the dark Jedi Padawan from Star Wars' Ahsoka, celebrates this interesting and mysterious new character. Entering the Star Wars universe for the first time as Baylan Skoll's apprentice in Ahsoka, Shin's motivations continue to remain unknown. At the end of Ahsoka, despite being told by her Master to leave him and follow her ambitions of power by joining Grand Admiral Thrawn, Shin is ultimately left on Peridea. Strangely, however, she does not seek out her Master, but instead joins the group of bandits she and Baylan had fought side-by-side with earlier.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-ahsoka-shin-hati-cosplay/ As the titular character of the Star Wars global phenomenon The Mandalorian, Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin has plenty of iconic and memorable quotes. The first live-action Star Wars TV show has already ingrained itself in popular culture, with lines such as "This is the Way" and the entire concept of Din and his fellow Mandalorian tribe never removing their helmets being recognizable by all. Grogu himself has become quite a cultural icon, with "Baby Yoda" memes and merchandise being practically inescapable in today's world.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 13:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-mandalorian-din-djarin-best-quotes-2023/ Chewbacca was committed to a life of adventure when he joined Han Solo, and Star Wars has finally hinted at his first adventure before meeting his closest friend. Chewbacca was 200 years old for his first appearance in the original Star Wars film, making him middle-aged with an average lifespan of 400 years. This means Chewbacca could have had countless adventures over a long life before meeting Han in Solo: A Star Wars Story. However, a new Star Wars reference book suggests that Chewbacca had his first real adventure only a few decades before swearing a life debt to Han.

]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 23:30:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-chewbacca-adventures-before-han-solo/ Ahsoka season 1 was Sabine Wren's long-awaited debut in live-action, continuing from where her story left off and raising new questions about her future in the Star Wars franchise. The series finally revealed what happened to Sabine and Ahsoka Tano following the epilogue of Star Wars Rebels, completing their quest to find Ezra Bridger and even allowing Sabine to become a Jedi. However, their mission had unforeseen consequences, and Sabine's new Force abilities must be explored further in upcoming Star Wars projects.

]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 22:40:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/ahsoka-sabine-unanswered-questions/ The Mandalorian has confirmed that Din Djarin's chosen homeworld was Concordia, though there's still quite a bit of mystery surrounding the Star Wars world. One of Mandalore's moons, the history of Concordia is as long as Mandalore itself and its warrior-based culture. However, there's certainly more to be learned about the moon and its future in the established Star Wars timeline.

]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-mandalorian-concordia-stars-wars-explained/ Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1059 ahead!

]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-solo-twins-superman-family-lore-parallel/ An amazing Star Wars cosplay celebrates the power of the dark side - and the Sith. Sworn enemies of the Jedi Order, the Sith were founded 5,000 years before the Skywalker saga began. As Palpatine himself observed, the dark side is the route to many Force powers often considered unnatural - Force powers that even allowed Palpatine to return from beyond the grave.

]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 17:30:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-sith-happens-cosplay/ The rise of the Galactic Empire has often been detailed in Star Wars: The Bad Batch, but this shocking clone reveal could put a much darker spin on any new Imperial stories from the show in season 3. The Bad Batch seasons 1 and 2 have provided much of the missing context as to how Palpatine and his Empire phased out the Galactic Republic, and with the stakes now much higher for the clones heading into The Bad Batch season 3, the story is expected to amp up even more. Seeing as this will also be the final season of the animated series, it's certainly not beyond Star Wars to explore the darkest parts of the Empire's rise in the newest stories of The Bad Batch.

]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 16:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-bad-batch-season-3-clone-legacy/ Four years after Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, the full impact of one difficult scene has finally been unveiled. With the return of Emperor Palpatine and the vast threat of his Sith Eternal fleet just on the horizon, the heroes of the sequel Star Wars trilogy were faced with various difficult decisions during the course of The Rise of Skywalker. One centered on C-3PO, forcing them to decide whether they should maintain his long-withstanding memories or not in favor of reading out a vital Sith inscription.

]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 15:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-rise-skywalker-c3po-impact-revealed/ Darth Maul's apprentice from Solo: A Star Wars Story is prepared to fight the Sith in an awesome Star Wars cosplay. Qi'ra was Han Solo's former lover who trained under former Sith Darth Maul, becoming the successor to Maul's crime syndicate, Crimson Dawn. Appearing in multiple Star Wars media, including Solo: A Star Wars Story, Marvel's Star Wars comics, and Rae Carson's 2018 novel Most Wanted, Qi'ra strove to defeat the Empire and the Sith - and has thus made her a notable Star Wars character.

]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 14:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-qira-cosplay/ After a co-starring role in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and a lead role in Ahsoka, the former Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano has several key stories that the Star Wars franchise has yet to tell. The Star Wars prequel era was reimagined for the new Star Wars canon in The Clone Wars, which introduced exciting new characters such as Clone Captain Rex and Ahsoka Tano, with the latter being Anakin Skywalker’s Padawan. While Ahsoka never ascended to official Jedi Knighthood, she would gradually become one of the new timeline’s most important characters, playing roles in key galactic events. That said, there are still gaps in her history that are worth exploring.

]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 13:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-ahsoka-untold-stories/