Star Wars

What was the Skywalker family name originally going to be in "Star Wars"?

What was the Skywalker family name originally going to be in "Star Wars"?

The Skywalker family will always be important to the Star Wars franchise. But a lot of things changed as Lucas revised his script. By the time "Star Wars" hit theaters in 1977, the Skywalker name had been solidified. What was the Skywalker family name almost going to be?...

Which "Star Wars" actor couldn't stop making lightsaber noises?

Which "Star Wars" actor couldn't stop making lightsaber noises?

With the wealth of Star Wars content we have today, it’s easy to forget how scarce it once was. When the prequels were released, no matter what anyone said later, we all thought it was the greatest thing to ever happen in the history of cinema. New Star Wars...

What world do Ewoks live on in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi?

What world do Ewoks live on in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi?

From Return of the Jedi to cartoons and cameos, explore the Ewoks' journey through Star Wars history. These furry rebels sparked debates, starred in spin-offs, and left a lasting legacy. Test your knowledge of their forest moon origins!...

Put the Star Wars movies in chronological order

Put the Star Wars movies in chronological order

Back in 1977, Star Wars was simple. For starters, it was just called Star Wars — no episode titles to contend with. Three movies came out, told a story, and bam, everyone moved on with their lives. Right? One speed bump in that plan was that it nearly instantly became one...

10 trivia questions about Star Wars

10 trivia questions about Star Wars

It's hard to pin down exactly why the Star Wars franchise has become one of the most popular media entities ever created. And with an estimated $47 billion generated since its inception in 1977, we can safely say it has indeed been a solid success. There's...

In Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, what is Qui-Gon Jinn's communicator prop made out of?

In Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, what is Qui-Gon Jinn's communicator prop made out of?

It may sound like something out of The Simpsons, but after my friend waited all night to secure tickets to The Phantom Menace, I had the death of Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn spoiled for me by the dude in the comic book store. Still, my excitement for the first new...

What does AT-AT stand for?

What does AT-AT stand for?

There are two kinds of people — Star Wars fans who bicker over how to pronounce vehicle names and those who bicker with those fans about bickering too often over Star Wars. If that sentence actually made sense to you, this question should be a breeze. AT-ATs quickly earned a place...