https://www.cbr.com Read up on the latest Star Wars News, Reviews and Features from the team at CBR. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:15:15 GMT en-US hourly 60 The announcement of Star Wars: Outlaws was a huge move for Ubisoft and the Star Wars brand. Despite the array of successful and beloved video games set in the galaxy far, far away, no other game has been so heavily pitched as an open-world experience before. It seems ridiculous that the franchise has existed since 1977 and yet no studio has been brave enough to allow the audience to explore this detailed world freely. There's massive potential for an open-world Star Wars game to really stand out among the competition.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:15:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-outlaws-open-world-potential/ Star Wars Rebels explored the dark ages of the Empire and saw the formation of the Rebellion through the eyes of the Ghost Crew. Ezra Bridger was the last addition, but he is the one who made them a family. A friend, brother and a Jedi, Ezra learned so much from his time with Kanan, Hera, Sabine and Zeb. He disappeared from the galaxy before the Rebellion was won, but his brave actions helped to remove a major threat to the Rebellion. With Ahsoka beginning in August, Ezra will be brought back to the forefront, with his sacrifice finally allowing more answers.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ezra-bridger-star-wars-rebels-ending/ Star Wars Rebels is a huge part of the Star Wars saga. It explores the early days of the Rebel Alliance and how different small cells in the galaxy come together to become the Rebellion that would bring the Empire to its knees. The members of the Phoenix Squadron are a huge part of the early Rebellion. They freed Lothal, fought in essential battles, and continued to work to rebuild the galaxy after the war was over. With Ahsoka premiering in August, Star Wars Rebels is taking on a new level of importance within the lore.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-rebels-cast-character-guide/ Director James Mangold recently shared that his scrapped Star Wars film featuring bounty hunter Boba Fett would have been "borderline" R-rated.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 22:18:59 GMT https://www.cbr.com/disney-scrapped-r-rated-star-wars-movie-james-mangold/ The galactic conflicts within the Star Wars universe have often divided families. The Skywalker Saga centers on Anakin Skywalker's descent to the dark side as the rest of his family fights against the Empire and is mirrored by his grandson Ben Solo's fall and redemption in the sequel trilogy. While the Skywalker family is the most obvious example, many other families were torn apart by the Empire and later the First Order's rise to power.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:10:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-sana-starros-feud-imperial-threat/ For the Star Wars: Visions anthology series, each studio and creator is not tethered to the confines of Star Wars canon. Instead, they are given the freedom to reinterpret and explore the Star Wars franchise in new ways. Kamikaze Douga's "The Duel" is the premiere episode of Star Wars: Visions Season 1, which infuses stories of Jedi and Sith with Japanese history and folklore. At the end of the episode, the Ronin is also revealed to be a Sith himself, calling into question viewers' ideas about the perceived binary between the Jedi and Sith in a galaxy far, far away.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:46:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-visions-sith-lore-the-duel/ A movie's protagonist is usually sympathetic, impressive, or even aspirational. Audiences typically want the hero to win, need to see their point of view, or want to be like them. As a result, many movies feature charming, capable, and cool heroes. However, many films feature an antagonist who's just as, if not more, cool than the hero.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/movie-villains-cooler-hero/ The Star Wars movie saga features some of cinema's best and most inspiring characters of all. These include the legendary hero Luke Skywalker, the noble Obi-Wan Kenobi and the valiant Princess Leia Organa. Conversely, the Star Wars franchise also has some pretty underwhelming or downright unlikable characters -- most of them minor villains or unpleasant supporting heroes.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-worst-characters-best-things/ The announcement of Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws as the franchise's "first open-world" game provides Star Wars with a unique and important opportunity. Ubisoft now has a chance to move the scope of the galaxy outward, taking a step away from the Jedi, the Skywalker family, and the familiar places and faces of Star Wars.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-outlaws-beyond-skywalker-saga/ The Old Republic is a period in the Star Wars timeline that is about to get even more important. Newcomers to the franchise won't be familiar with this era, as not as much focus has been placed on it as it should. But as the galaxy far, far away continues to expand, it's going to be vital to get familiar with the characters and events of the Old Republic.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 20:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-everything-newcomers-need-to-know-old-republic/ The Star Wars universe has the luxury of being naturally divided into sections that include the original trilogy, sequel trilogy and prequel trilogy. Though this is only a small example of the many periods of a galaxy far, far away, they introduced some of the most iconic characters in the galaxy and science fiction. But the ball didn't truly start rolling until Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-phantom-menace-qui-gon-jinn-minor-role/ While Star Wars is closely associated with the film industry, the franchise has had some great stories told in the comic book medium. These comic book series wonderfully expanded the sci-fi fantasy series' mythos, delving into new characters like Doctor Aphra and familiar ones like Luke Skywalker.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 14:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-comics-greatest-omnibus-volumes/ In the Star Wars movie saga, the heroes and villains may be on opposite sides of the Light vs Dark Sides of the Force, but these two sides aren't total opposites after all. Even if their goals, philosophies, and methods differ greatly, many Sith Lords and Jedi Knights have common ground, especially for historic Force users like Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader and Kylo Ren.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 14:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-luke-skywalker-villains/ In the beginning, sci-fi films were cheap knockoffs with bad dialog and worse special effects. Then, with 2001: A Space Odyssey, and even more so with the runaway success of Star Wars, studios saw the value of the genre and started pumping money in. While it's virtually impossible for a low-budget movie to bomb, top-dollar productions can fail spectacularly.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-sci-fi-movie-bombs/ The Skywalker Saga is a generational story, but they are not the only family with a large impact on the Star Wars franchise. While the Star Wars: The High Republic subseries focuses on new heroes and villains in a galaxy far, far away, many of these characters also are the ancestors of familiar faces. In particular, child prodigy Avon Starros is the ancestor of Sana Starros, and both of them are heroes of their respective eras.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:10:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-sana-starros-legacy-effect/ Lucasfilm denied the validity of a rumored leaked title and synopsis of director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's upcoming Star Wars film.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:29:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-sequel-title-new-jedi-order-rumor/ The Jedi Order is about to return to the Star Wars galaxy. As announced at Star Wars Celebration 2023, Daisy Ridley is set to reprise the role of Rey Skywalker in an upcoming Star Wars movie that will see her establishing a new Jedi Order. Little is known about the film, which will mark the first live-action Star Wars release to take place after the events of the sequel trilogy, though rumors recently emerged that Idris Elba is set to play the villain.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-new-jedi-order-no-sith-villains/ The Star Wars universe has introduced several doomsday-style weapons. Some of the scariest weapons included the Arc Pulse Generator and, of course, the Death Star. That said, one of the worst weapons came long after the Galactic Civil War and, while only being fired once as a flex from the First Order, left a deadly and lasting impact on the galaxy -- Starkiller Base.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/starkiller-base-scarier-death-star-star-wars/ Disney has released a lot of Star Wars information in recent days. Even with the ongoing writer's strike and universal delays, Disney confirmed release dates for three different movies from the galaxy far, far away. While fans are excited about the franchise's return to the cinema, they will still have to find Star Wars content on Disney+ for the foreseeable future. To that end, Ahsoka will likely impress with its mysterious villains, exciting locations and new aspects of the Force.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/din-djarin-vs-boba-fett-who-more-popular-star-wars/ Man of Steel star Michael Shannon recently revealed that he turned down a role in an unspecified Star Wars project.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:33:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/michael-shannon-rejected-star-wars-role/ Anakin Skywalker's forbidden love for Padmé Amidala would ultimately lead to him turning to the dark side. However, there was also a chance it could have prevented his fall. In Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Palpatine ensnares the young Anakin in a Machiavellian ploy to gradually lure the Jedi into his influence. This scheme involved sowing the seeds of distrust between Anakin and the Jedi Council, as well as playing on Anakin's fears for Padmé's life. But Palpatine also needed to ensure Padmé's outspoken opposition to his political maneuvers didn't sway her secret husband from his control.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-anakin-turned-against-padme/ "You refer to the prophecy of the one who will bring balance to the Force," said Mace Windu to Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. It was the first time the Star Wars saga had introduced the idea that Anakin Skywalker was a prophesied "Chosen One" -- an idea that drew upon the mythological concepts that had inspired George Lucas' space opera. While it is later made clear that this Jedi prophecy claims Anakin will destroy the Sith, the concept of balance in the Force was never fully explored until the release of the animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-balance-of-the-force-explained/ Star Wars Rebels may not often be considered the top Star Wars animated show, but the series is incredible and introduced fans to the wonderful crew of the Ghost. Hera, Kanan, Ezra, Sabine, Zeb, and Chopper are stunning characters who further enrich the Star Wars universe. With the release of Ahsoka coming and multiple Rebels characters appearing, fans could use a reminder of what happened at the end of the series. Star Wars Rebels may have started as a show for kids, but not all characters received a happy ending.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:45:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-rebels-ghost-crew-finale/ After the unprecedented success of A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, fans were eager to see how George Lucas would wrap up his Star Wars trilogy. Then, as Return of the Jedi opened, fans were concerned to see that Luke was wearing dark robes, indicating that he might have fallen into darkness after learning that Darth Vader was his father. However, that notion was quickly dispelled when he announced to Jabba the Hutt that he was a Jedi Knight. Shortly after, he proved his mettle when he revealed his brand-new lightsaber and helped rescue Han Solo.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 13:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-vader-luke-skywalker-lightsaber/ The bridge film of a trilogy often takes the overall story in an unexpected direction, connecting the foundations of the first while building climactic expectations for the narrative's conclusion in the third. The original Star Wars trilogy is arguably the most famous movie triad in history, and many consider The Empire Strikes Back to be the best of the three. It demonstrated Luke's growth and a glimpse into Jedi training, it centered him as the galaxy's only hope to throw off the yoke of the Empire while cryptically teasing the existence of another, and it revealed Darth Vader as Luke's father, one of the most seminal moments in pop culture history.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/across-the-spider-verse-empire-strikes-back-comparison/ Tales of the Jedi has helped to explore the lives of the Jedi before the events of the prequels. The first season focused only on Count Dooku and Ahsoka, but the confirmation of a second season gives fans hope that there will be many more Jedi stories in the coming episodes. Obi-Wan Kenobi is the most famous Jedi in the Star Wars franchise -- he was the first that fans met in 1977 and one of the few characters from the prequels that never seemed to receive any pushback. His life as a Padawan has been explored briefly, but Tales of the Jedi could expand upon it, bringing heartbreak as well by telling the story of Obi-Wan and Satine Kryze.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:46:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tales-of-the-jedi-obi-wan-satine/ Ubisoft is easily one of the biggest developers on the planet. The studio has made some of the most beloved gaming franchises of all time and constantly pushed the bounds of genre and technology in gaming. Far Cry became one of the most immersive and beautiful open-world games, and Watch Dogs tried to push the limits of what was possible in an open-world game. While these games aren't free of issues, they developed a large and passionate fan base that loved Ubisoft's open-world adventures. Unfortunately, the studio's once-innovative formula has become generic, bland, and unexciting.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:10:46 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ubisoft-open-world-problem-star-wars-outlaw-avatar-frontiers-pandora/ Ever since it originally premiered on Cartoon Network, 2008's Star Wars: The Clone Wars has been one of the most talked about Star Wars shows. Many tend to forget, however, that it was the 2003 micro-series from Genndy Tartakovsky that introduced the concept of a TV series surrounding the events of the Clone Wars. With the way the former series has altered the canon of the franchise by introducing characters like Asohka Tano into the narrative that carried over into other series like Star Wars Rebels and The Manadolorian, it has since replaced Tartakovsky's series as part of the official canon.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 14:45:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-genndy-tartakovsky-clone-wars-better/ Star Wars Outlaws welcomes rebel scum to the franchise's first open-world game and, despite its galaxies-worth of possibilities, the fanbase collectively opted for the well-traveled route and aimed their blasters affectionately in the direction of the game's droid companion, ND-5.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:32:31 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-outlaw-droid-hot-fan-reaction-ubisoft/ Sith Lords were the unquestioned villains of the Star Wars franchises, and they were always cutthroat. When the Sith first existed, they operated as an empire with a sole emperor, but that never stopped coups, competition and infighting. After Darth Bane created the Rule of Two, things changed, but nothing really changed. There was only a single master and a single apprentice, but both master and apprentice craved the same power. Thus, competition and maintaining power was their only goal.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 18:50:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-comics-palpatine-replace-darth-vader-luke/ When Darth Vader debuted in the very first Star Wars film, he set a high bar for future villains. He was visually menacing and physically domineering, but it wasn't long before fans found out that he was only a lackey. Granted, Vader very powerful and important, but he was still subordinate to the Emperor. Palpatine made his first real appearance in Return of the Jedi, and it was immediately clear that he was consumed by the Dark Side of the Force.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-darth-vader-force-lightning-weapon/ The Star Wars films aren't known for getting romance right, often turning to the Expanded Universe (or fan fiction) to fill those gaps. However, Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala awkwardly flirting in Attack of the Clones is not "bad writing," as detractors often claim. While it may not be lyrical, stilting dialogue, the exchanges reveal everything viewers need to know about these characters and the fate that awaits their doomed love.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/anakin-padme-flirting-not-bad-writing-star-wars/ As awards season campaigns get underway, Lucasfilm and Disney likely hope their 12-hour study of oppression and revolution gets a nomination beyond the usual technical categories. If the Television Academy voters are like many disaffected Star Wars fans, they may think Andor is the best of the franchise since their favorite movie from childhood. Yet, this is less about the show itself and more about what the franchise is and who it's for.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:46:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/andor-best-star-wars-disaffected-fans/ Idris Elba made a big impression with a comparatively small part as Heimdall, the Guardian of Asgard, in the Thor movies. The actor had already made a name for himself in the first season of Luther and followed with an array of high-profile roles. That included parts in the Star Trek, DC, and Fast & Furious franchises, as well as a handful of Disney and Pixar films and a host of other projects.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-cant-fail-idris-elba-like-mcu/ Most Star Wars fans would agree that villains are typically the best characters, especially the Sith Lords. Darth Vader is probably the most-known baddie, but the franchise has plenty of other popular Sith. Darth Revan and Darth Nihilus have two of the best stories, but the single most important Sith was Darth Bane. He was the creator of the Rule of Two, and without him, the Jedi probably would have destroyed the Sith for good during the Jedi-Sith War.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-darth-bane-sith-training-lightsaber/ In the Star Wars sequel trilogy, the First Order is blatantly evil. From destroying entire solar systems to the leadership throwing temper tantrums when their plans go awry, the trilogy provides no room for doubt that the First Order must be defeated. However, this portrayal of the Empire's successor also begs the question of how the First Order gained so much power and why anyone would willingly join them for any reason other than fear.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tam-ryvora-star-wars-resistance/ After audiences' lukewarm response to Solo: A Star Wars Story and The Rise of Skywalker, Disney decided to take a hiatus from Star Wars films. In the meantime, the space opera brand has been absolutely thriving on Disney+ following the massive success of The Mandalorian and The Bad Batch.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:00:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-every-movie-in-development/ The Star Wars sci-fi franchise is bigger and better than ever, with many entry points with the comic books, TV shows, and novels. Most of all, Star Wars is a cinematic journey spanning eleven live-action movies, and dedicated Star Wars fans are always up for a marathon. With 11 movies and a jumbled timeline, though, it's not always clear in what order fans should watch the Star Wars movies, or if they should even watch every single entry.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:50:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-film-best-watch-order/ Disney fans are going to have to wait a little while longer for the next Avatar, Star Wars and Marvel film.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:25:41 GMT https://www.cbr.com/disney-delays-marvel-star-wars-avatar-films/ The Star Wars universe is ever-expanding, with Star Wars Celebration 2023 revealing the return of the Old Republic and brand-new eras for the Jedi. But Celebration was also heavily focused on the High Republic, which has been entertaining audiences for the past few years as a completely new narrative in the galaxy far, far away.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:50:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-high-republic-important-facts-info/ There are plenty of unending debates that happen around the Star Wars franchise. For instance, who is the actual Chosen One: Anakin, Luke or Rey? Then there's the question of who shot first: Han or Greedo? Another intriguing debate is whether Darth Sidious intentionally lost his fight with Master Windu in Revenge of the Sith. Because if he didn't, it would truly speak to Windu's generational skills with a blade, probably making him the best Jedi duelist of all time.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-master-windu-afraid-general-grievous/ Ubisoft put fans in the driver's seat as Kay Vess in Star Wars Outlaws' first gameplay footage, which teased the mechanics and capabilities of the franchise's first open-world game.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:33:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-outlaws-gameplay-video-ubisoft/ The Star Wars franchise is no stranger to merchandising. In the past, Star Wars has branched out into using the publishing side of the franchise to advertise their Disney theme park, including multiple books set on Batuu and the Flight of the Falcon miniseries. Disney employed a similar strategy to advertise their Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience as well with a Marvel comic miniseries and appearances of the Halcyon in some Star Wars novels.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 22:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/halcyon-legacy-starcruiser-hotel-star-wars-canon/ As has been shown numerous times through such shows as Star Wars: Rebels and Star Wars: Andor, there are many members of the Galactic Empire who are not as cartoonishly evil as their government appears. However, the major problems that stop the Galactic Empire from being anything but a brutal totalitarian regime comes from its foundational roots. It was started as a means of power for the Sith Lords Darth Sidious and Darth Vader, both of whom ferment the Empire's worst aspects.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-sith-empire-problem/ The Star Wars galaxy is a vibrant and diverse place. It's teeming with all manner of alien life on almost every world. This life ranges from animal-like creatures to fully sapient humanoids. Some of these races, such as Wookiees, Jawas, and Ewoks, have become pop culture icons in their own right. Even casual fans know them well.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-best-forgotten-aliens-species/ Some fans of Star Wars: The Clone Wars have been waiting for a show like Ahsoka for 15 years. Their wait will be over by the end of August 2023, but fans of another Dave Filoni-led cartoon are now worried about the show. Ahsoka may change the ending of Star Wars Rebels, which could send canon-obsessives into a frenzy. Only, it shouldn't.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-rebels-ending-possible-changes/ Played by Gwendoline Christie, Captain Phasma made a brief but impactful appearance in the first two movies of the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Christie is also famous for playing one of Game of Thrones' most memorable heroes, Brienne of Tarth. For Star Wars fans, though, she's remembered as the intimidating captain of the First Order and a ruthless villain. While her authoritative aura, razor-sharp moves and fierce leadership skills made Phasma the queen of antagonists, what also made her stand out is her armor.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 23:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-captain-phasma-armor/ Almost every Star Wars movie ends with some kind of lightsaber fight. Deadly duels are the culmination of each film because they make for epic climaxes, but they also personify the other happenings in the films. For example, Obi-Wan and Anakin's duel on Mustafar was where Anakin fell into darkness. He resisted it throughout Revenge of the Sith, and even during Order 66, he tried to avoid the dark side. But following his lava-filled defeat, he fully embraced his darkness and became a Sith Lord.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 23:01:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-qui-gon-foresaw-death-darth-maul/ With Ahsoka still two months away, Star Wars fans might be looking for a series to binge while they wait. While there are many series on Disney+ from both former and current canon for fans to rewatch or experience for the first time, one series stands above the rest as the best summer watch. Star Wars Resistance is an often overlooked entry into the Star Wars saga that is perfect for summer.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 19:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-resistance-perfect-summer-star-wars/ Ubisoft officially unveiled and released the first trailer for its Star Wars game in development, titled Star Wars Outlaws.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 19:07:53 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-outlaws-trailer-first-open-world-game/ The eleven Star Wars live-action movies are staples of the sci-fi genre in cinema, and it all started with the original trilogy. 1977's A New Hope is the most iconic and started the entire saga, while 1980's The Empire Strikes Back is widely recognized as the most popular and subjectively best. This means that 1983's Return of the Jedi is the odd one out.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 18:40:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/return-of-the-jedi-is-the-best-star-wars-movie/ In the summer of 2022, Star Wars fans got to revisit Ewan McGregor's Jedi Master on Obi-Wan Kenobi, which always seemed like a limited series. Yet, there are still plenty of stories to tell about Old Ben's time in the desert, and if the series did come back for Season 2, it should look to Andor for inspiration.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 14:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/obi-wan-kenobi-season2-andor-inspiration/ In Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, much of the story revolves around a lost alien trying to find a way back to their planet, leaving many to wonder what awaited the title character upon their return home. With a curious canon expanding across multiple franchises (including Star Wars), E.T.'s planet is a detail oddly nebulous in the original movie. Although a subject of debate and plenty of imagination, the history of E.T.'s homeworld gives context to one of cinema's most beloved characters, what they were doing on planet Earth, and where their adventures took them after the credits rolled.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/what-planet-et-came-from/ There ware a number of deleted scenes in Return of the Jedi. One showed extra footage of the Rebels capturing the Imperial base on Endor, and another one showed just how much other Darth Vader's subordinates disrespected him. However, Return of the Jedi's most interesting deleted scene showed Vader calling out to Luke through the Force. When Luke heard him, he was putting the finishing touches on his new, green lightsaber.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 11:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-luke-skywalker-green-lightsaber-theory-disproved/ Sabine Wren is returning to the Star Wars universe on Ahsoka, and she's got a new weapon of choice. A Mandalorian, artist and Rebel, Sabine first appeared on the animated series Star Wars Rebels, where she was seen fighting alongside Ahsoka Tano and the crew of the Ghost. Her live-action debut will see her reuniting with Ahsoka to find the missing Jedi Ezra Bridger, whose lightsaber she has been seen wielding in the latest trailer for Ahsoka.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 09:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-sabine-wren-star-wars-mandalorian-jedi-theory/ During the original trilogy, Luke Skywalker was the only real Jedi. Obi-Wan didn't make it through one movie, and Yoda never left his exile. That made Luke the epitome of a Jedi and one of the most popular characters in the franchise. When the prequel era rolled around, Anakin and Obi-Wan were pretty popular, but they both had their flaws. So, a lot of fans gravitated to Ahsoka Tano, and it wasn't long before she became a fans-favorite Jedi. In fact, Ahsoka is about to get her own Disney+ series.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 01:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-ahsoka-luke-skywalker-superior/ Idris Elba could soon appear in a galaxy far, far away as rumors suggest that the actor is being considered for a villain role in an upcoming Star Wars movie.

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 19:41:09 GMT https://www.cbr.com/idris-elba-villian-role-star-wars-rey/ Despite its unquestioned success, Star War Rebels only ran for four seasons. Fans were disappointed to see its conclusion, but now, Rebels is getting a veritable Season 5 with the coming release of Dave Filoni's Ahsoka series. Starring Rosario Dawson in the titular role, Ahsoka will bring a ton of familiar characters back into the fold. Hera Syndulla, Sabine Wren and even Grand Admiral Thrawn will all make their live-action debuts when the highly-touted series debuts on Aug. 23.

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-theory-star-wars-inquisitor-starkiller-legends/ The Star Wars galaxy introduces so many characters that it can be hard for audiences to keep track of them. However, some of the best characters from the series first debuted to questionable reactions, with fans not quite understanding them or finding them incredibly annoying. Their roles within the canon universe have expanded since those early days though.

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 14:30:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-star-wars-characters-worst-first-impressions/ Certain terms took on new meanings when the Star Wars canon was restructured and the Expanded Universe became Legends. One of the best examples of this was the Force ability known as Shatterpoint. In Legends, this power allowed the user to see the faults in things and exploit them to their advantage, making them highly formidable in battle. But in the new canon, this was more an ability that allowed users to sense key moments in a given event. As a result, this led to a skilled Force user like Mace Windu carrying a dark secret even he wasn't completely aware of.

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 13:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mace-windu-shatterpoint-dark-side-power/ There's no doubt that Anakin Skywalker was the main character of George Lucas' Star Wars movies. In the originals, Anakin was already Darth Vader. So, that trilogy was all about redeeming Anakin -- hence the movie title, Return of the Jedi. Likewise, the prequels were all about tracking Anakin's transition from child to Dark Lord of the Sith.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 22:01:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-anakin-skywalker-jedi-order-problems/ Actor Hayden Christensen discussed how he was enamored with Darth Vader even before he portrayed the iconic Star Wars villain.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:07:59 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-hayden-christensen-childhood-connection-darth-vader/ The Star Wars universe is full of surprises as triumph and tragedy could come at any moment. The best example of this came primarily during the Clone Wars, which Chancellor Palpatine orchestrated. With Palpatine in control, it meant that much of what came to pass during the Empire's reign was workshopped during the Clone Wars, including the creation of future Sith Inquisitors.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-theory-palpatine-pong-krell-inquisitor/ The Star Wars universe has spanned hundreds of years, and the galaxy has advanced both spaceflight and the crafts that made it possible. As a result, there have been countless amazing pilots to push these vehicles to the limits, with names that include Hera Syndulla, Luke Skywalker and Wedge Antilles. However, one topic that has become quite the prickly one in the Star Wars universe is who the best pilot in the galaxy could be, with so many options.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/anakin-vs-poe-better-star-wars-pilot/ Darth Vader himself Hayden Christensen recently admitted that he can't decide how to introduce his eight-year-old daughter, Briar Rose, to Star Wars.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 07:41:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hayden-christensen-introducing-star-wars-to-daughter/ Star Wars: The Clone Wars was the perfect continuation of George Lucas' original six movies. The series included some legacy characters such as Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi and, of course, hero-turned-villain, Anakin Skywalker. Adding to the unique style in which The Clone Wars was presented, the series accurately depicted both the light and the dark side. Naturally, both sides of the Force needed to be portrayed in an equally exciting manner, producing tragic antagonists such as Savage Opress.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:45:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/savage-opress-star-wars-tragic/ Ahsoka is the live-action Star Wars show designed for Disney+ that will act as a continuation of the animated character's adventures. Although Ahsoka Tano has made an impact in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, the character's closest friendships were built across Rebels and The Clone Wars.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:20:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-ahsoka-tano-closest-allies/ Though most major Star Wars events are depicted in either a movie or a TV show, some major occurrences happen entirely off-screen, including Obi-Wan Kenobi becoming a member of the Jedi Council. In order for there to be a position for him, one of the established members of the Council had to give up their spot, and Kenobi’s came about due to a great tragedy.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/how-obi-wan-got-seat-jedi-council-star-wars/ Ahsoka is currently the most anticipated upcoming Star Wars project. Ahsoka has long been a beloved character of the franchise, and this will be her first solo live-action series. With the series seemingly heavily functioning as a sequel to Star Wars Rebels, it only makes sense that Grand Admiral Thrawn would be returning as the main antagonist of the series. Grand Admiral Thrawn was one of the Empire's most deadly and dangerous leaders, yet many fans are wondering why Thrawn was even part of the Empire in the first place.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:45:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-thrawn-ahsoka-empire/ In the Star Wars universe, the Clone Wars was one of the most decisive conflicts in the galaxy because its conclusion completely changed the fate of the universe. The war, orchestrated by Chancellor Palpatine, led to Anakin Skywalker's descent to the dark side and the eradication of the Jedi Order and its soldiers. But that wasn't the only cost of such a violent war as its youngest warriors may have suffered the most.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 22:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-clone-wars-jedi-trauma-hidden-enemy/ A new Josemaria Casanovas connecting variant cover for an upcoming Star Wars crossover event sees the galaxies' droids becoming corrupted by a dangerous new threat.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 20:16:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-dark-droids-corrupted-event-artwork/ Darth Vader once said that the power of the Force could make the Death Star look insignificant, and he was right. The Force is a gateway to all kinds of awesome abilities. Some of them have world-ending proportions, but other abilities were simply useful. For instance, Master Windu's Shatterpoint helped his discernment throughout the Clone Wars. Another example showed Darth Vader able to plant visions in another character's mind.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 20:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-luke-skywalker-power-jedi-connection/ Star Wars' most recent television media has been focused on past eras of the franchise such as the Original Trilogy era and its aftermath. However, the franchise has begun spreading outwards both into the galaxy's distant past with the High Republic initiative while also taking tentative steps into the future past the sequel trilogy. With the announcement of a new Star Wars trilogy focusing on Rey rebuilding the Jedi Order, Star Wars' television series might provide some clues to the shape that Order will take.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-resistance-rey-jedi-order/ The Star Wars universe has a long history extending across multiple mediums. However, with the franchise's long history in comics, novels, and games getting the timelines in order can be pretty confusing.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:40:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/important-star-wars-timeline-questions-answered/ The Star Wars universe has featured many beloved characters from Luke Skywalker to the Bad Batch. But just because many heroes and villains have been introduced doesn't always mean that they've had their stories fully explored. While current Star Wars shows have done their best to do this, there's still so much ground to cover, especially with the heroes of Star Wars Rebels. A great example of this could be proven by the captain of the Ghost, Hera Syndulla.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:45:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-hera-jacen-seperation/ As the title would suggest, there have been countless wars in the Star Wars universe. Of the multitudes of battles that have plagued the galaxy, few were as monumental as the Clone Wars. While the Galactic Civil War was obviously one of the standout battles in the galaxy, it couldn't have been possible without the events of the highly volatile and incredibly manipulated Clone Wars. But even though the battles were more than documented in the movies and Star Wars: The Clone Wars, there were still many surprises that it held.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-clone-wars-timeline-years/ Solo: A Star Wars Story was a unique and unexpected look at the early history of Star Wars' most iconic scoundrel, Han Solo. It explored how he first met Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian and how his love for the Millennium Falcon was born and grew over time. But most importantly, fans got to see how his affinity for the Falcon was born and how he ultimately won the ship from Lando in a fateful game of Sabacc.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-solo-proved-han-didnt-deserve-millennium-falcon/ Almost all of Star Wars' Sith Lords have a few things in common. Nearly all of them look like something out of a nightmare, they all serve the dark side and they all wield blood-red lightsabers. However, there are plenty of things that make each Sith stand out. For example, Darth Sidious' trademark is his Force-lightning. Similarly, Darth Maul's tattoos and his double-bladed lightsaber make him jump off-screen, despite his lack of dialogue.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:45:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-theory-count-dooku-yaddle-lightsaber/ The Star Wars universe's most appealing quality came from the many battles and how the heroes and villains changed form over the years. For example, droid armies quickly shifted to Imperial stormtroopers while Clone troopers and Jedi evolved into the Rebel Alliance. But during those eras, there was a distinct theme of separation from the past in favor of embracing a new normal. It was why evil grew so quickly, as they were more uniform, and heroes were hard to find since they never knew who they could trust. But all of that changed with the rise of the First Order.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/first-order-manipulative-power-stormtrooper-armor-star-wars-theory/ Mark Hamill says he'll always answer the call to return to the Star Wars universe -- but believes it's time to move on.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 22:51:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mark-hamill-luke-skywalker-return-no-reason/ After years of anticipation, the padawan learner of Anakin Skywalker will lead her own live-action Disney+ series, Ahsoka. Fans hope the Jedi Master appears, either via flashback or Force Ghost. Those who love Star Wars: The Clone Wars are equally excited to perhaps hear Hayden Christensen's Anakin call Ahsoka "Snips" in live action. Originally created by George Lucas for The Clone Wars, Ahsoka Tano was shaped and further developed by future Stars Wars Rebels and Ahsoka showrunner Dave Filoni. Thus, it's appropriate that his first series as sole showrunner is about the Chosen One's Jedi legacy all grown up.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:45:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-anakin-snips-nickname-origin/ The Season 2 finale of The Mandalorian proved up to its hype. The Dark Troopers' lethality was on full display. Din Djarin and his oddly assembled group of hunters were able to rescue Grogu, and there was even a surprise cameo by none other than the famed Luke Skywalker. On top of all of that, fans also got to see the downfall of Moff Gideon and his sheer terror at the prospect of seeing Luke’s power.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:45:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mandalorian-why-moff-gideon-terrified-luke-skywalker/ Throughout the original Star Wars trilogy, Darth Vader was ruthless even toward those under his command. On two separate occasions, Darth Vader uses the Force choke maneuver to kill subordinates who displease him. The echoes of these murders are the main subject of "The Predecessor" in Star Wars: Dark Legends, a horror anthology of Star Wars folklore written by George Mann and illustrated by Grant Griffin. In this short story, Lieutenant Alger Denholm is suddenly promoted after the death of his predecessor, Lieutenant Marsden, under mysterious circumstances. Then, Denholm is haunted by Marsden until Denholm meets a similar fate at Darth Vader's hands.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/darth-vader-ghostly-legends-star-wars/ The Lion King remake could end up the first installment in "a big, epic saga" on par with Star Wars, according to Disney executive Sean Bailey.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:11:38 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-lion-king-star-wars-disney-exec/ Jedi Master Plo Koon has a significant legacy in Star Wars. A Kel Dor from the planet Dorin, he was a member of the Jedi High Council, and a Republic General during the Clone Wars. Master Plo Koon was the Jedi who found Ahsoka Tano and brought her to the Order. But outside his role as a Jedi, however, he has a distinct and recognizable look, due primarily to the unique mask he wears at all times.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-why-plo-koon-mask-what-behind/ The story of Star Wars was far from over even after the fall of the Galactic Empire. In the wake of the Empire's fall, the First Order rose in its place, continuing to torment the galaxy decades after the events of Return of the Jedi, acting as the main antagonists throughout the sequel trilogy until their defeat in The Rise of Skywalker.

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 20:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-first-order-most-important-characters/ At its core, Star Wars has always been a franchise that focused on the ongoing battle between good and evil and the many forms both could take. As a result, various eras were born, with the most iconic being The Clone Wars and the Galactic Civil War. The villains that existed within these worlds were also terrifying as they showed just how strong evil had grown against the Jedi. One of the best examples of this came out of The Clone Wars with General Grievous.

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/general-grievous-not-sith-star-wars/ When Star Wars' Obi-Wan Kenobi went searching for Jango Fett on Kamino, he didn't expect to find that the Republic had a ready-made Clone Army. But that's exactly what he found, and it wasn't long before he saw those Clones in action. After he, Anakin and Padme were captured by Count Dooku's minions, Master Windu led a contingent of Jedi to rescue them. Unfortunately, the Jedi were severely outnumbered, and it took the surprise appearance of the Clone Army to secure a handful of Jedi survivors. That engagement was known as the First Battle of Geonosis.

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-theory-captain-rex-attack-of-the-clones/ When Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi were tasked as ambassadors in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, they had no idea what they were getting into. They were supposed to settle a simple trade dispute between the Naboo and the Trade Federation, but there were bigger fish in play. Before long, the pair of Jedi were fleeing Naboo with Queen Amidala and making a pitstop on Tatooine. There, they met a remarkable slave boy, named Anakin Skywalker.

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-obi-wan-kenobi-jedi-order-leave/ The Galactic Civil War was perhaps the largest and longest conflict the galaxy faced in the Star Wars universe. As a result, of the Emperor's Sith influence throwing off balance in the Force, it took Luke Skywalker and the Rebellion to push back and stop the Empire. However, upon his defeat, the government that formed following the Empire had a huge void to fill while also attempting to rebuild a sense of peace in the galaxy.

]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2023 22:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/new-republic-first-order-rise-star-wars/ Star Wars' Jedi endured a lot of hardship over their 25,000-years existence. From wars with the Sith, to nameless, Force-eating beasts, someone or something was always plotting to destroy them. However, Order 66 was undoubtedly the worst thing that ever happened to the Jedi and the Jedi Order. In the blink of an eye, thousands of Jedi were murdered by their closest allies, leaving the Republic vulnerable to the machinations of the evil Darth Sidious.

]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2023 21:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-shaak-ti-aayla-secura-order-66/ Across the Star Wars franchise, Darth Vader remains one of the most recognizable and foreboding villains. When he first debuted on the big screen in George Lucas' introductory film, Star Wars: A New Hope, he was portrayed as a cruel and relentless tyrant bent on tearing down the Rebel Alliance. The former Jedi apprentice of Luke Skywalker's mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader had turned to the dark side long ago, but it wasn't until the second film that he revealed himself to be Luke's father. But fans still knew little about the Dark Lord of the Sith.

]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/darth-vader-anakin-height/ Star Wars created, and calcified, countless clichés with its blockbuster premiere in 1977. One of the most notable, and longest-lasting, is the "Stormtrooper Aim" trope. No matter how many Stormtroopers there are, or how well-trained they may be, the Empire's "elite" shock troops never seem to hit their targets. However, the first season of The Mandalorian went a long way in countering that reputation.

]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2023 16:45:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mandalorian-stormtrooper-aim-plot-armor/ One of the worst days in the vast history of the Star Wars galaxy, Order 66 was brutal. It was a brilliant scheme, which Palpatine had taken years to plan. Then, in the blink of an eye, the galaxy's balance of power shifted. The Jedi were dead, or else, in hiding, and the Republic was dismantled in favor of the Galactic Empire. And, at the head of it was a Sith Lord, Darth Sidious, better known as Emperor Palpatine.

]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2023 11:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-darth-bane-agree-with-darth-sidious/ Originally, Star Wars' Count Dooku character was supposed to be a female Sith, but that changed when Sir Christopher Lee joined the franchise. When that happened, George Lucas designed a regal, debonair character that would match Lee's persona. However, the female Sith design didn't fall by the wayside. It was repurposed and used for Dooku's deadly assassin, Asajj Ventress. She didn't show up in Attack of the Clones, but she was a mainstay on both Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Tarkovsky's Clone Wars series.

]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-count-dooku-asajj-ventress-heartbreaking/ Batman: The Animated Series made Mark Hamill the definitive Joker voice, but he initially thought it wouldn't happen, given his notably heroic Star Wars role at the time.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:31:39 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mark-hamill-star-wars-role-cost-him-joker-voice-cast/ In Star Wars, Sith Lords all had yellow eyes -- except for Count Dooku -- the glowing flame personifying the dark-sided evil that burned within their souls. Because they were featured in the films, Darth Vader, Darth Sidious and Darth Maul were probably Star Wars' best-known Sith. However, the franchise is filled with brutal and domineering dark-siders. Especially during the Old Republic and during the dawning of the Sith, the galaxy bore witness to the destruction and havoc that a Sith Lord could wreck.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-ajunta-pall-left-handed-god/ Ahsoka will continue the story of the tyrannical Morgan Elsbeth in the Star Wars galaxy. Elsbeth was originally introduced under her title of the Magistrate on Season 2 of The Mandalorian, appearing in the same episode that introduced Rosario Dawson's live-action take on Ahsoka Tano. Elsbeth will now continue to menace the former Jedi in Ahsoka's standalone series, which is due to arrive on Disney+ later this year. Little is known of the Magistrate, but what was revealed on The Mandalorian was enough to hint at her significance to the events of Ahsoka.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/morgan-elsbeth-everything-we-know-ahsoka/ The Star Wars galaxy often repeats itself when it comes to characters and storylines, with multiple generations often enduring the same or similar events as those that came before. One such trend has seen certain noble Jedi Knights fall to the corruption of the Dark Side, betraying the Jedi Order in the process.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:31:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-characters-who-betrayed-jedi-order/ The Star Wars universe is known for its vast landscape and the various cultures that have filled it. These same worlds also bred a desire for competition that was both healthy and deadly enough to start full-blown wars. However, one thing that the galaxy could agree on is that when it came to competitive sports, high stakes and high speed were a must. While recent shows like Star Wars: The Bad Batch would explore the more contained sport of Riot Racing, there's nothing that could compare to the thrills of Podracing.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/what-happened-podracing-star-wars/