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CONTENTS
I S S U E 1 9 4 / J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 0
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Star Wars:
The Rise of Skywalker
The epic finale of the Skywalker saga is here.Insider
previews the thriling new movie with director J.J. Abrams,
co-writer Chris Terrio, and cast members including
Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega,
Mark Hamill, Billy Dee Williams, and Anthony Daniels.
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Launchpad The Meaning of Masks Carl Weathers Interview
News from across the Star Wars galaxy, Peeling back the masks of Star Wars The veteran actor on joining the cast of
including merchandise, books, and comics. to uncover the truths hidden beneath. new Disney+ series The Mandalorian.
18 50 76
Rise and Shine Battle Beyond the Stars Galactic Survey Results
The cast and crew of Star Wars: The Rise The starships and vehicles of The defining moments of the Skywalker
of Skywalker (2019) unveil the new movie. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. saga, as voted for by Insider’s readers.
24 56 84
Anthony Daniels Interview Paths of Destiny From Art to Artifact
The C-3PO actor on filming Star Wars, Tracing the relationships that Artist Takashi Okazaki on his new
in part two of our exclusive interview. connect the Skywalker saga. project for model-maker Kotobukiya.
32 64 94
Switching Sides Gina Carano Interview New Hopes
Insider goes behind the scenes of The rising star of The Mandalorian Discover how Star Wars can help you
Star Wars Resistance Season Two. on how Star Wars has changed her life. survive life after the Skywalker saga.
INCOMING TRANSMISSIONS
38 48 88 92
Prize Giveaway! Jedi Master’s Quiz Worldwide Image Archive
Your chance to win a fantastic Test your knowledge of Dapper Fetts, sabers in San Diego, Is Adam Driver (Kylo Ren) spoiling for
The Art of Star Wars book. the entire Skywalker saga bantha building, and Star Wars fan art. a fight on the set of The Last Jedi ?
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N E W S / B O O K S / C O M I C S / T O Y S / G A M E S / FA S H I O N
A Big Plus for the Galaxy

Disney+ goes live around the world, and The Mandalorian wows fans!
he new streaming service Mandalorian, proving a hit with Force Awakens (2015) and Rogue One:
T from The Walt Disney

Company, Disney+, is now
available to subscribers in
audiences and critics alike. For those
enjoying the new show, there’s
welcome news in that production is
A Star Wars Story (2016), every episode
of animated series Star Wars: The Clones
Wars (2008) including brand new
the U.S., Canada, the Netherlands, already underway on a second season, episodes, Star Wars Rebels (2014-2018),
Australia, and New Zealand, bringing with Pedro Pascal returning for new and Star Wars Resistance (2018-2020).
with it an instantly accessible galaxy adventures as the enigmatic and deadly The Last Jedi (2017) and Solo: A Star
of Star Wars content. efficient bounty hunter. Wars Story (2018) are set to arrive on
The service launched on November Disney+ also includes an impressive the service in the new year, and U.K.
12, with the premiere episode of catalogue of Star Wars movies from fans will be able to join the party when
Jon Favreau‘s live-action series, The 1977’s A New Hope through to The Disney+ launches there on March 31.

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Obi-Wan
Update
Directing the Jedi’s return
ith The Mandalorian now
W airing on Disney+, fans are

already looking forward to
additional Star Wars series
set to join the platform in the future,
including the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
The director and writer for the hotly
anticipated series, set roughly 8 years
after the events of Star Wars: Revenge of
the Sith (2005), have been confirmed as
Deborah Chow and Hossein Amini.
Having already directed episodes
of The Mandalorian, Deborah Chow
has some experience adapting the Star
Wars movie style for television, and is
known for seamlessly blending action
Instant adventure with character storytelling
access to the on shows such as such as Better Call
Star Wars Saul, American Gods, and Marvel’s
galaxy! Jessica Jones. In a statement, Lucasfilm
president Kathleen Kennedy said that:
“We really wanted to select a director
who is able to explore both the quiet
determination and rich mystique of
Obi-Wan in a way that folds seamlessly
into the Star Wars saga. Based on her
phenomenal work developing our
characters in The Mandalorian, I’m
absolutely confident Deborah is the
right director to tell this story.”
Writing the series is Hossein Amini,
whose feature film credits include 47
Ronin (2013),and Snow White and the
Hunstman (2012). Amini also created
the hit U.K. drama McMafia (2018).

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Bang Goes the Barge

The Star Wars Show blows up Jabba the Hutt’s Hasbro ride
ook away now if you missed of the famous sequence using modern,
L out on getting hold of one of

Hasbro’s incredible Vintage
Collection Jabba’s Sail Barge
high-definition slo-mo cameras and a
batch of pyrotechnics.
The SWS crew and presenters Andi
sets, as The Star Wars Show recently Gutierrez and Anthony Carboni joined
blew one to smithereens in a recreation a group of special effects experts at 3Ten
Marvelous of the classic scene in Star Wars: Return

of the Jedi in which the mobile pleasure
Studios in San Rafael, California—the
former home of ILM, and the same
News
palace met its explosive end. building where the original sequence
As fans of Star Wars toys will recall, was filmed on the roof—where a sandy
the exquisitely detailed sail barge toy set was built and the explosives primed.
was the result of the company’s first They even called in Charlie Bailey, the
Superhero head honcho crowdfunded HasLab project, scaled to chief model maker on Return of the
to take on Star Wars the company’s line of 3.5-inch action Jedi, to look back on his experiences
figures. In fact, it was such an accurate of filming the effects shot.
he President of Marvel recreation of the original Industrial Resulting in some incredible footage
T Studios, Kevin Feige, is set

to swap capes for, well,
perhaps yet more capes,
Light & Magic miniature that the folks
at The Star Wars Show figured it would
be a great idea to shoot a new version
and a mess of melted plastic, you can
see the entire story on the official Star
Wars YouTube channel.
now he’s been tapped to develop a
new Star Wars movie for Lucasfilm.
The long-time fan—who has
made no secret of his love for the Watch the
video on the
saga—was revealed to be working
Star Wars
on the project alongside Lucasfilm
YouTube
president Kathleen Kennedy, by channel!
Walt Disney Studios co-chairman
and chief creative officer Alan Horn
in September. “We are excited about
the projects Kathy and the Lucasfilm
team are working on,” Horn told
reporters, adding “With the close of
the Skywalker saga, Kathy is pursuing
a new era in Star Wars storytelling,
and knowing what a die-hard fan
Kevin is, it made sense for these two
extraordinary producers to work on
a Star Wars film together.”
Vader Immortal Wins

ILMxLAB’s adventure awarded VR Experience of the Year
he final episode of ILMxLAB’s The release of the blistering finale
T Vader Immortal VR trilogy

landed on Oculus Quest and
Rift headsets on November
came a week after Vader Imortal:
Episode I was awarded VR Experience
of the Year at the 3rd international VR
21, bringing the immersive Star Wars Awards, held at a glittering ceremony
story set on fiery Mustafar to its epic in London, with the groundbreaking
conclusion, and culminating in a virtual episode recognized for its outstanding
reality duel with the Dark Lord himself. achievement in quality and execution.

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Top Toy
Trilogy
Star Wars gets tipped
for Toy of the Year
f droids are what you’re
I looking for, then you need

search no further than the
prestigious 2020 Toy of the
Year awards, where Star Wars toys have
once again made the shortlist.
Since 1916, The Toy Association has
given support to the U.S. toy industry,
and every year it takes stock of the best
toys to have been released over the
previous 12 months. This year, three
Star Wars toys have made the finals.
Hasbro’s D-O Interactive Droid from
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
is nominated for Vehicle of the Year (we
know, but as an R/C toy, the cheeky
droid checks out!), while the Star Wars:
Galaxy’s Edge Droid Depot Custom
Astromech Units by Disney Parks are
shortlisted for Creative Toy of the Year.
Finally, LEGO fans will be pleased to
learn that the LEGO BOOST Star Wars
Droid Commander set is in the running
to win STEM/STEAM Toy Of The Year.
Votes close on January 11, so there’s
still time to lend your favorite toy some
support. Visit toywards.com for a full
rundown of the finalists.
Flights of Fantasy
Starship sourcebook for Star Wars roleplayers
raveling around the Star Wars lines—Edge of the Empire, Age of
T galaxy is nothing like dusting

crops, as Han Solo once told
a young passenger aboard
Rebellion, and Force and Destiny
—and works alongside the Star Wars
Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook
the Millennium Falcon. While a good to help players generate any exciting
pilot and a fast ship might help, a new scenario they can imagine. With more
sourcebook from Fantasy Flight Games than 130 vehicles profiled in detail, from
should prove invaluable to Game Masters dusty landspeeders to massive capital
setting the scene for their next roleplaying ships, the book offers tips and advice
adventure in space. on how to get the best out each of them.
The lavishly illustrated 144-page book, Star Wars: Starships and Speeders will
Star Wars: Starships and Speeders, collects be released during the first quarter of
starships and vehicles from all three of 2020, and you can pre-order it now
Fantasy Flight’s collection of roleplaying from fantasyflightgames.com.

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Captain of
the Samurai
Phasma cuts a dash as
a Japanese warrior
andai Tamashii Nations’ Star
B Wars Ashigaru Taisho Captain

Phasma action figure is the
latest release in the company’s
Meisho Movie Realization line depicting
modern characters as they might have
appeared during the era of the samurai.
Designed by Takayuki Takeya,
sculpted by Ken-ichi Takagi, and
with digital modeling by Shun-ichi
Karashima, the highly detailed Ashigaru
Taisho Captain Phasma figure stands
a little over 7 inches tall, and is armed
with both a blaster and a distinctive
curved samurai blade. Complete with
Phasma’s signature chrome armor and
flowing cape, the figure also features
interchangeable hands for increased
posability. Other reinterpreted Star Wars
characters available in the Meisho Movie
Realization range include Darth Vader,
Darth Maul, Kylo Ren, and Jango Fett.
Scheduled to ship in January 2020,
the Bandai Tamashii Nations’ Star Wars
Ashigaru Taisho Captain Phasma action
figure is available to pre-order from
various retailers now, priced $89.99.
THE LIGHT SIDE By Jamie Cosley

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Timeline
Important dates
in Star Wars
history.
1931
January 17: James Earl Jones,
the voice of Darth Vader, is born.
1977
January 6: Genevieve O’Reilly,
Mon Mothma in Rogue One: A Star
Wars Story (2016), is born.
Citizens of the Galaxy 1982

January 11: Filming begins
on Star Wars: Return of the
Stay on target with Star Wars-inspired timepieces Jedi (1983).
vailable exclusively from watch costs $475 and picks up the 1987
January 9: The Star Tours ride
A Amazon.com, Citizen have
unleashed a cool range of
limited edition Star Wars
colors of the Corellian scoundrel’s blue
pants with their iconic red stripe. There
are also Boba Fett ($475), Darth Vader
opens at Disneyland in Anaheim,
California.
watches based upon the iconic looks of ($450), and Death Star ($395) styles 1987
classic characters from the movie saga. available, but time is short to bag the January 18: Ingvild Deila, who
The Luke Skywalker watch, priced watch of your choice, as this new line portrayed Princess Leia Organa
$425, takes its styling from the Jedi of timepieces is limited to just 1,977 in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Knight’s X-wing pilot helmet, complete per style, except for Boba Fett, which (2016), is born.
with rebel insignia, while the Han Solo has 1,980 units to hunt down!
1987
January 30: Valene Kane, Lyra
Erso in Rogue One: A Star Wars
Story (2016), is born.
1989
January 17: Kelly Marie Tran
(Rose Tico) is born.
1996
January 1: X-Wing: Rogue
Squadron, by Michael A.
Stackpole, is released by
Bantam Spectra.
1997
January 31: The Special Edition of
Let the
Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) is
released in theaters.
Wookiee Win
2009
January 16: The Star Wars: The
Clone Wars episode “Jedi Crash”
premieres on Cartoon Network.
Keep your foes in check with Star Wars chess
ejarik may be Chewbacca’s the Rebel Alliance or the Empire, with
D game of choice, but the

legendary Wookiee would
surely roar in delight upon
a range of familiar Star Wars characters,
including Princess Leia and Darth
Vader replacing the usual pawns, rooks,
seeing the Star Wars Classic Chess knights, and royalty. Shipping in early
Set from Royal Selangor. This pewter 2020, the chess set retails at $1,800
collectible allows players to select and is available to pre-order now at
whether to ally themselves with either sideshow.com.

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The dark side

is the new black
for Barbie!
Return of the Barbie

World famous doll gets a Star Wars makeover
attel has announced a includes an outfit inspired by the Barbie’s turn to the dark side—or at
M unique collaboration that

fuses three immortal Star
Wars characters with the
detailing of R2-D2, and a stylized
recreation of the white gown worn
by Princess Leia in Star Wars: A New
least her appreciation of Sith style—
with an all-black outfit inspired by
Darth Vader and matching accessories.
iconic Barbie brand. The wardrobe Hope (1977). But the most impressive Each Barbie comes in stunning Star
sported by the trio of Barbie dolls – and unexpected – outfit of all reveals Wars packaging, and retails for $99.99.
Roast Solo
Cooking with added carbonite
an Solo may have been frozen
H in carbonite, but your Sunday

roast will be piping hot and
cooked to perfection in the
new Signature Roaster from French
kitchenware brand Le Crueset. Available
now for $450, the roaster is just one item
in the company’s new Star Wars-themed
line of products, which also includes a
Darth Vader Dutch Oven, Mini Cocottes
with R2-D2, C-3PO, and BB-8 styling, and
even a cute Porg Pie Bird. Perfect for those
whose culinary skills extend beyond
using food coloring to dye milk blue.

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Double Trouble
Machined from solid aluminum
with all metal detail pieces, the replica
is based on detailed reference materials
supplied by the Lucasfilm production
Destiny hinges on Dark Rey’s double-bladed lightsaber team. It’s screen accurate not only in
geometry, but down to the detailed
gasp-out-loud moment “Has Rey been seduced by the dark side weathering too. They’ve even used the
A in the Star Wars: The Rise

of Skywalker trailer that
premiered at D23 was a
of the Force?!” they gulped.
If you’ve already seen the movie
then by now you know the answer,
same hinge mechanism that was used
in the actual prop.
A limited edition, with only 750
shocking shot of Rey wielding a red and Rey fans will be glad to learn that pieces available worldwide, you can
lightsaber! “What could this possibly EFX has created a Limited Edition prop pre-order this incredible replica now
mean?” fandom asked with one voice. replica of her “Dark Side” Lightsaber! at EFXCollectibles.com.
Pop! Goes
the Mando
Bobble-headed bounty
hunter from Funko
f you’ve been enjoying
I The Mandalorian series

on Disney+, Funko have
transformed a selection
of characters from the show into
Pop! bobble-head form. Along
with the galactic gunslinger, you
can also pick up IG-11, Cara Dune,
and Kuiil. In stores and available
direct from funko.com now.
Vandor or Bust
Star Wars
statues from
the right side
of the tracks
Forget coaxium and bag a Diamond
et ready for the heist of on an Imperial conveyex, the Chewie
G a lifetime with Diamond

Select’s Star Wars Milestones
1/6 scale Chewbacca statue,
statue is set for a fight to find space on
your display shelves, in the form of
Diamond Select’s Range Trooper Bust
based on the Wookiee’s windswept, statue. This detailed resin bust features
goggle-wearing appearance in Solo: A a highly detailed sculpt and paint
Star Wars Story (2018). Designed and application, capturing the menacing if
sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios, the chilly trooper in 1/6 scale.
imposing recreation of the Wookiee is Both statues are available for
cast in resin and stands ready for action pre-order from gentlegiantltd.com.
at 14-inches tall. with the Range Trooper priced at
But just as Tobias Beckett’s gang met $84.99, and Chewbacca available
opposition during their daring raid for $174.99.

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Book Club
Celebrate the culmination of the Skywalker saga
with this month’s Star Wars books.
Available in
bookstores
December 20!
Every
saga has
a final fact!
The latest visual dictionary
explores all the new corners
of the Star Wars galaxy
introduced in The Rise
of Skywalker (2019).
When Star Wars: The Rise of
Skywalker takes a bow in theaters this
December, it will mark the conclusion
of a epic saga that has chronicled the
lives of generations of Skywalkers and
enthralled countless fans. Viewers
have come to expect Star Wars
movies to feature evocative details
in nearly every frame, and the latest
movie in the series is no exception,
thanks to a legion of gifted concept
designers, set dressers, prop builders,
and other artisans.
DK’s Star Wars: The Rise of
Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
is the only place where you can get
the scoop on the official backstories
behind every artifact seen on screen.
Lucasfilm loremaster Pablo Hidalgo
—author of several previous visual
dictionaries, including those for The
Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi and aliens encountered during the Packed with close-up imagery
(2017), Rogue One (2016), and Solo Resistance’s heroic stand against the of the film’s weapons, droids, and
(2018)—leverages his insider’s First Order, the book provides rich vehicles, the 200-page book also
perspective to reveal surprising biographies of the all-new characters features 5 exclusive cross-section
secrets about the film that deepen from the movie, alongside updated illustrations. Star Wars: The Rise of
the saga’s narrative sweep. Focusing profiles of more familiar heroes like Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary is
on the characters, planets, vehicles, Rey, Poe, Finn, and BB-8. available in stores on December 20.

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Star Wars: The Art of Star Wars Star Wars:
The Rise of Skywalker: Jedi: Fallen Order Force Collector
The Galactic Guide Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a Written by Emmy Award-winning
This easy-to-read reference guide galaxy-spanning action-adventure author Kevin Shink, Star Wars: Force
is perfect for young readers who videogame, set years after the Collector is a YA novel that follows
are eager to learn everything about events of Revenge of the Sith the adventures of Karr Nuq Sin, a
The Rise of Skywalker but are also (2005). The game follows the teenage boy who embarks upon a
curious about the Star Wars galaxy adventures of Force-user Cal Kestis, quest to understand his connection
in general. Packed with facts from who finds himself undertaking a to something he can sense but
the new movie, The Galactic Guide mythic quest while on the run from doesn’t fully understand.
is aimed at kids who can’t wait to the Empire’s deadly enforcers, and Set shortly before the events
join Rey, Poe, and Finn on their features the same degree of visual of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
mission to defeat the First Order, artistry and imagination familiar (2015), Karr is encouraged by his
while hoping to meet a host of from the movies. grandmother to explore the galaxy
funny droids, weird aliens, and For fans who want to dig deeper after he experiences a series of
crazy creatures along the way. into the game’s background, this strange visions of places he’s never
Star Wars: The Rise of 240-page hardcover book examines been and people he’s never met!
Skywalker: The Galactic Guide is the concept art and rich design Accompanied by his droid, RZ-7, and
illustrated with exciting images process behind its development, his unpredictable new friend Maize,
from the final film in the Skywalker with fascinating commentary from Karr travels to some familiar worlds,
saga, accompanied by engaging the creatives involved. Published including Utapau, Takodana, and
and accessible text by author Matt by Dark Horse Books, and packed Jakku, in search of the truth about
Jones. The 96-page hardcover, with detailed imagery, this unique the Jedi and the nature of the Force.
published by DK, will be available insight into the art of a Star Wars Published by Disney Lucasfilm Press,
in bookstores on December 20. videogame is in stores now. the novel is available now.

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Comics Roundup
Journeys end and others begin in the latest
Star Wars comics from Marvel and IDW.
Rebels, Rogues
and Renegades
Heroes and anti-heroes take the
stage in Empire Ascendant and
Doctor Aphra!
Star Wars: Empire Ascendant
Marvel’s Star Wars series may have recently
wrapped its multi-year run with its 75th issue,
but hold your fathiers—those storylines aren’t
quite done yet! Star Wars: Empire Ascendant is
a 56-page epic anthology, acting as an epilogue
to the events of the Marvel Comics run while
setting the stage for new adventures beginning
in early 2020.
Catching up with several storylines, the one-
shot first sets its sights on the Rebels, digging
in on chilly Hoth. But how long can Luke, Leia,
and Han Solo remain hidden from their enemies
in the Empire and the underworld? In story
two, Darth Vader’s efforts to locate the Rebels
have come up dry. Could the dark side of the
Force guide him to young Skywalker, or will it
mire the Dark Lord in the conflicts of his past?
The issue also sees the unstoppable Beilert
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with a look to the past and the future as we see
how Doctor Aphra has touched the lives of the
people in her life, and the entire galaxy.
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and artists Luke Ross, Roland Boschi, Paolo
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in Doctor Aphra #40, the conclusion to the 4-part “Rogue’s End” storyline,
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Vader stalks her through the shadows of an ancient temple. Only one of the
combatants will leave in one piece! Doctor Aphra #40 comes courtesy of writer
Si Spurrier and artist Caspar Wijngaard and is on sale on December 11.

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Rise and Shine
The finale of the epic Star Wars
saga has arrived! In this special Insider
preview, members of the cast and crew
reveal what you need to know before seeing
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
WORDS: CHRISTOPHER COOPER
RISE AND SHINE
long time ago,

in a galaxy
A far, far away, a

great adventure
took place. It
has taken nine
movies for this story of good
versus evil to unfold, spanning
three eras of conflict linked by
the trials and tribulations of a
single family—the Skywalkers.
There is another story, of
course—the behind-the-scenes
history of how these movies came
to be made. Beginning with an
idea for a space fantasy devised by
a young filmmaker named George
Lucas, many more creative minds
have since lent their talents to
bringing Star Wars to the big screen,
across three trilogies and more than
42 years.
While new Star Wars tales,
and indeed sagas, will no doubt
continue to entertain generations
of fans for decades to come, The
Rise of Skywalker brings the story
that started it all to a close, and
those involved in making the
final chapter felt the weight of
expectation upon their soldiers.
“It’s amazing to think that in
1977 George created something that
would still resonate with people
today. So, to think we’re creating
the story that basically brings the
saga to a conclusion, there is a huge
responsibility associated with that,”
says Lucasfilm president Kathleen
Kennedy.
“There was certainly a lot to
consider, as a filmmaker,” admits
director J.J. Abrams, who reignited
the Star Wars saga with 2015’s
The Force Awakens and returns to
complete what he started with The
Rise of Skywalker. “It’s not just the
end of three movies, but rather the
end of nine movies, and we wanted
to make the conclusion that both
the saga and the fans deserve.”
High Expectations
“We wanted to make In order to achieve this goal,
the conclusion that Chris Terrio— who won an Oscar
both the saga and as screenwriter of Argo (2012)—
joined Abrams to pen the movie’s
the fans deserve.” script. “Chris brought so much
J.J. Abrams, Director to the project,” says Abrams.

“Amazement and pure, childlike
enthusiasm. The excitement and
passion that he has for this story
and this world was a constant
reminder to me.”
For his part, taking on the
movie was a dream project for
Terrio. “I came to Star Wars as a fan,
first and foremost,” he declares.
“Return of the Jedi (1983) was the “If you took
first film I ever saw, and I made
my father drop me off at the local
away the space
theater to see it every weekend for element, the
about six months. When it came
to this project, I had extremely
Star Wars of it
high expectations—it meant the all, it’s about
world to me—and I didn’t take people and how
the responsibility lightly. There
wasn’t a day where J.J., Michelle
they make their
[Rejwan] and I weren’t in constant way in life,
communication, because we all confronting and
knew we needed to get it right.
Every waking moment was devoted
dealing with the
to this movie while we were difficulties they
making it.” experience.”
Co-producing the movie with
Daisy Ridley (Rey)
J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy
is Michelle Rejwan, Lucasfilm’s 01
senior vice president of live action
and development, and she was well
aware of the storytelling challenges 02
they faced.
“There was so much story yet
to tell for these characters, for
Kylo Ren and Rey, for Finn and
Poe, as well as the other characters
we’ve met or meet along the way,
in addition to everything else
culminating in one film,” Rejwan
confirms, adding, “There were a
lot of storylines coming together,
and we hope audiences will find it
emotionally satisfying, surprising,
thrilling, scary, and unexpected. I
feel really proud that the writing
03
was ambitious in honestly telling
each character’s story.”
Dark Revelations
While the Star Wars movies have
always been ensemble pieces, the
focus has usually fallen upon two
main protagonists. In the original
trilogy it was the dysfunctional
clash of father and son, Darth
Vader and Luke Skywalker, while
in the prequels the forbidden
relationship between Anakin and
Padmé drove the story forward. In

BACK IN
ACTION
The future looked
bleak for General
Hux and Rose at the
end of The Last Jedi
(2017). How are the
characters faring at
the start of The Rise
of Skywalker?
GENERAL
HUX
Domnhall Gleeson
“When I read the
script for the first
time I was just
thrilled. J.J. Abrams
and Chris Terrio have
done a fantastic job
of keeping things
surprising. Hux
certainly isn’t held in
the same regard as
before. Suffice it to
say that he and Kylo
Ren’s careers have
taken somewhat
different turns.”
ROSE TICO
Kelly Marie Tran
“In The Last Jedi,
Rose was so full
of hope. From
that standpoint,
I don’t feel she’s
the same person.
The Resistance has
the sequel trilogy, it has been the of Darth Vader,” explains Driver. Daisy get into a role taken a beating and
everything is pretty
compelling yet indefinable bond “Whereas Vader was very confident like Rey at nineteen dire, but also her
between Kylo Ren and Rey that has when the audience first meets him, or twenty years old, role has changed
kept us on the edge of our seats. over the course of three movies he and then to watch in this movie. and
Rose is in more of a
For the actors who portray them, is chipped away at until he’s at his her mature in the role leadership position.”
Adam Driver and Daisy Ridley, the most vulnerable. Kylo’s journey into her mid-20s,” says
evolution of their characters has is almost the complete opposite. Kathleen Kennedy.
been a rewarding journey. He starts out very vulnerable, very “When she first began,
“J.J. Abrams and I had a meeting child-like, and then over time nobody knew who she
early on, where we decided that any he gains experience, becomes was, she was just getting started
idea, anything that came to either hardened and more assured about in the business. Even the idea of
of us, we would discuss it, whether the choices he makes. The journey getting strong physically and
good or bad. We didn’t want to hold Kylo went through really opened being able to handle the stunts
anything back,” says Adam Driver up my imagination as an actor.” and the lightsaber fights was
01 Chewbacca
of returning to play arch villain Kylo all new to her. And now, she’s (Joonas
Ren in The Rise of Skywalker. Finding The Force emerged as a powerful figure in Suotamo),
Poe Dameron
Driver had gained some idea Audiences have watched Rey, too, these stories. I think there’s an
(Oscar Isaac),
of his character’s future arc when grow in confidence and stature. A interesting parallel to Daisy and Finn (John
he met Abrams for the first time, growth that has been matched in Rey’s development that really Boyega), and
Rey (Daisy
ahead of filming on The Force the increasingly stellar performance comes through in this movie.” Ridley) are
Awakens. “J.J. told me to imagine a of actor Daisy Ridley. Ridley herself admits that reunited with
journey for Kylo that was opposite “It has been fascinating to watch she initially found the Star Wars C-3PO
(Anthony
experience difficult but felt far Daniels).
more comfortable on the final
“We hope audiences will find it movie. 02 Kelly Marie
Tran returns
emotionally satisfying, surprising, “While filming The Force
Awakens, I was very tense
as Rose Tico.
thrilling, scary, and unexpected.” and nervous,” she agrees.

03 Carrie Fisher
as General
Michelle Rejwan, Producer “Working on the previous Leia Organa.

04
05 as part of a group rather than on

his own, and Isaac enjoyed the
opportunity to show another side
to his character. “J.J. really wanted
the audience to get to know Poe,
and that was just so energizing and
so much fun for me as an actor,
because there was a lot of room for
improvisation.”
Isaac particularly relished the
chance to spend more time on set
with John Boyega (Finn).
“As much as these movies are
about the Skywalker saga, for me
doing these movies has also been
the saga of meeting John Boyega
and to experience this adventure
with him,” says Isaac. “The exciting
movies was really exhausting. So people and how they make 04 C-3PO thing about The Rise of Skywalker
this time I wanted to be sure I had their way in life, confronting (Anthony is that John and I get a chance to
Daniels)
enough stamina; I wanted to be and dealing with the difficulties prepares to really work together, to interact with
healthy and, most importantly, they experience. J.J. and Chris make the one another and have fun. And the
ultimate
ready. I even started kickboxing. Terrio did an amazing job reason it was so much fun to work
sacrifice.
When it came time to do all the crafting the story” on this movie is that he and I got do
required stunts, I felt I was ready for 05 Rey and Kylo so much together. I love him.”
Ren (Adam
the challenge. Mentally, I had to Wild Ride Driver) meet John Boyega is also pleased with
prepare to do some rather terrifying Oscar Isaac and John Boyega are again on the the development of his character
things, and I had to completely reunited as Poe Dameron and wreckage of in Episode IX. “I definitely wanted
the second
trust the stunt team I was working Finn in The Rise of Skywalker, Death Star. Finn to eventually find his place,
with. I was doing things I never and both actors had a ball to be part of a team he’s not only
06 The
thought I would be doing, such reprising their roles. fighting for, but rooting for as
mysterious
as being strapped into a harness “It has been such a wild, Zorii Bliss, well,” reveals the actor. “I feel good
connected to wires and diving off a wild journey,” enthuses Oscar played by about him. He went from being
Keri Russell.
30-foot-tall platform. But because I Isaac. “I think back five years part of something oppressive to
trusted the team around me, I felt ago, to when J.J., Kathleen 07 Naomi Ackie being thought of as a hero.”
I could do anything they asked me Kennedy, and Lawrence Kasdan as Jannah. Being cast in Star Wars has been
to.” pitched me the story about especially significant for Boyega,
And is Ridley satisfied with the this great character. Poe went and that the experience is coming
resolution of Rey’s story? from dying spectacularly in The to an end is poignant for him. “Star
“I found it to be really moving,” Force Awakens to surviving and Wars has been such a major part
she says. “At the end of the day, if becoming a leader of a resistance!” of my life these last few years,”
you took away the space element, In The Rise of Skywalker, he says. “and it wasn’t until I got
the Star Wars of it all, it’s about audiences will see Poe working a role in Star Wars that my life

RISE AND SHINE
06
NEW
FACES
Every Star Wars
changed, rapidly, at movie introduces
an amazing speed, new heroes and
and it’s been great. villains. Which sides
will Zorii Bliss and
What has stood out Jannah take?
the most, what is the
most heartwarming, ZORII BLISS
is the collaboration Keri Russell
I’ve shared with all the “Zorii Bliss lives
in the grey area
amazing individuals between good and
who have been a bad. She’s done
part of creating these some rather sketchy 07
things in her lifetime
movies. I’ve made and has a tough
friends and become exterior—she’s very
part of a big family, much a survivor. J.J.
wanted Zorii to be
and that’s a major
alluring, to keep the
thing to let go of.” audience wondering
about who she is. I
The Old Guard loved that.”
One actor whose
JANNAH
contribution to Star Naomi Ackie
Wars cannot be “Jannah is the
understated is Mark leader of a group
of vagabonds who
Hamill, for whom
live on a junk world,
Luke Skywalker has surviving the best
proven to be the literal way they know
role of a lifetime, and how. She has a
vulnerability about
whom he plays one her, an insecurity, but
last time in The Rise of at the end of the day
Skywalker. she is fighting for a
greater good which
“I never in a million
ultimately overrides
years expected to be her insecurities.”
back,” Hamill admits.
“I thought if they did
a third trilogy, it would Another familiar face joining this laughs. “The cape is very much a
be set ten, fifty, one hundred years final battle is Billy Dee Williams, part of Lando’s persona. I mean,
in the future, so it was completely who dons a flowing cape as suave Lando has style. There’s no doubt
unexpected. And I’m enjoying it scoundrel Lando Calrissian. Did about it!”
in a way I never could have in my he have any reservations about Perhaps it’s fitting that the final
twenties.” returning to the role? word should come from Anthony
While he seems surprised to “None whatsoever. I’d wondered Daniels who, as C-3PO, uttered
have returned to the saga, Hamill if Lando would return, so I was very the first line of dialogue in A New
insists its enduring popularity is no happy about being asked to come Hope, a long time ago, in a galaxy
surprise at all. “Star Wars is such back,” says the veteran actor. “As far, far away. How did he feel about
a positive film,” he says. “I mean, an actor you are always looking bringing this incredible journey to
it is so optimistic, so inspiring. It forward to doing interesting things, a close?
encourages you to do the right and I got really lucky to have the “On my final day of shooting it
thing, because it’s the right thing opportunity to work with George was very moving, a very bittersweet
to not think of yourself, but to do Lucas. I mean, he’s one of film’s moment,” Daniels confesses.
what’s right for the greater good.” great innovators. And J.J. Abrams “Making these movies has been
was so much fun to work with. He hard work, but it has also been fun
is so imaginative. It’s been one of and a great joy for me. I have been
“I never in a million years the high points of my career.”
And was the cape a contractual
in Star Wars since day one out in
Tunisia in 1976, so it has been quite
expected to be back.” obligation? “I made it very clear it something to have survived this
Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) was part of who he is,” Williams long. It has been quite a ride.”

ANTHONY
DANIELS
PART 2:
WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
In the second part of our exclusive
interview, C-3PO actor Anthony
Daniels reveals the trials and
tribulations of performing inside
an ill-fitting, sharp-edged suit of
space-age armor.
WORDS: MARK NEWBOLD
INTERVIEW: ANTHONY DANIELS
01
eorge Lucas side totally on my own, and he 01 Daniels as Han Solo very cleverly gave C-3PO
had initially could have done the vocal side C-3PO, with a different dynamic. As an actor
G envisaged C-3PO
as a more salt-
of-the-Earth
totally without me, but as we
know he changed his mind.
Mark Hamill
and George
Lucas, on set
in Tunisia for
you’re given what to say, and told
where to stand. Many of the choices
are made elsewhere, in the writing
A New Hope.
character, with When you first played C-3PO, room or in the directors’ mind,
all the patter of a used automobile how long did it take you to 02 C-3PO’s rusty which, in the case of Empire, was
look in Attack
dealer. Instead, Anthony Daniels find the core of the character? of the Clones. Irvin Kershner. The difference,
on-set delivery imbued the droid The fact that I had already possibly, was that it was all a bit
with a sense of British uptightness inhabited C-3PO by proxy for 03 Daniels more self-conscious, whereas
returned to
that stuck, as the actor explained six months while we were still the role to when we were making A New
when he sat down with Star Wars making the costume, before we voice C-3PO Hope, which wasn’t even known
in episodes
Insider to talk about his new even saw a film camera, I guess as Episode 4 then, it was the one
of The
memoir, I Am C-3PO. something of him went inside. Clone Wars and only. On Empire, I was very
Being C-3PO became instinctual. (2008-2013). self-conscious that I was making a
Star Wars Insider : It was Some actors, some really good 04 Anthony fool of myself on set, as a character
originally planned that C-3PO actors, gently talk about the Daniels (left) that might be thought of as being a
would be re-dubbed with another art of acting. Some really bad during the bit wonky. But nobody was saying,
recording of
voice. Were you surprised when actors really talk about the art of the Star “Well that’s a bit rubbish, can you
your full performance found its acting. I don’t, because I actually Wars radio try something else.” You have to
adaptaion,
way into the film? don’t really understand it, and I throw yourself into it, because if you
with Bernard
Anthony Daniels: It never look at people on screen and on Behrens do it half-heartedly the audience
occurred to me that it wouldn’t. I stage and wonder “How do you (Obi-Wan absolutely won’t believe you.
Kenobi),
was doing the job, I was in front of do that, because it’s brilliant?” Perry King
the camera, I was talking. I assumed And I can’t do it. (Han Solo), Is that the only way to perform
it was a given. I’d been on television, and Mark a character like C-3PO, to go big
Hamill (Luke
where you stand there in the light Did you approach the role any Skywalker). and project to the back row?
and you speak, they record your face differently for Star Wars: The It’s an interesting question. To talk
and your voice, and you watch it Empire Strikes Back (1980)? about somebody else’s performance,
on TV. Why would it be different? It was different words, and different Ahmed Best has a huge brain and
George left me to do the physical situations. Being partnered with a huge wit. In Jar Jar Binks he

02
was given a character to play and
was directed how to play it, and
“George left me
as a performer he threw himself
absolutely into it, as a professional.
to do the physical
The character may have split
opinions, but if you meet people
side totally on my
who were ten years old at the time own, and he could
of The Phantom Menace (1999),
their favorite character is Jar Jar. have done the
Both of the characters we’re
talking about are masked and semi
vocal side totally
human. Both speak in our language,
they’re both bipedal, they have two
without me, but
legs, two arms. They have human
elements but are heavily disguised.
as we know he
You have got to be careful when changed his mind.”
you’re inside all that, because if
you’re too subtle nothing is going to
get through the latex or the metal. breathe, that was one of the horrible
If you’re too over the top, people things. There’s an almost immediate
go “Whoa, that’s too much.” Some panic reaction, and certainly that
people found Jar Jar too much, some CO2 reflex—you need to breathe,
people find C-3PO too much. But and if you have something pushing
when I meet people in their middle onto your diaphragm so you can’t
age, they remember the great joy physically move it, that is scary. It’s
the characters gave them as young happened to me two or three times.
03 people. These things stay with them.
How did you get past that?
Some locations must have been Shouting, “Get me out, get me
difficult to work in. What was out!” And having people who care
the toughest? enough to be understanding and
Anywhere that didn’t have a flat, right there with you.
smooth floor. Anywhere with steps,
that was dark, that had a low ceiling So, did you have a spotter
(laughs). And because there’s a watching out for you?
human reaction to not being able Oh, it was beyond spotters. There
to breath or sensing that you cannot was always one, and often two
people, who were my dressers from
the prop department, because the
04 suit was so technical. Absolutely
looking out just for me.
Over the course of the book,
you’ll see I gradually went through
a series of people over the years,
because they could only take so
much. And indeed, because I’ve
been doing this for so long, some
people have retired. I was hoping
Brian Lofthouse would come back
for the sequels, but by then he’d
retired too.
Presumably you were the least

comfortable in the costume
during the first film?
There were issues on the last film
too, but nobody had ever made a
costume like C-3PO before A New
Hope. Even the robot character

THE MAN
WITH THE
GOLDEN
JACKET
Anthony Daniels
has been a part
of Star Wars
Celebration since
the very first
event in Denver,
Colorado in 1999.
SWI : You always wear a
golden jacket when you
host a Celebration stage.
Is there a reason for that?
AD: The gold jacket came
out of the first Celebration,
where I decided to make
sure people understood
that I had a sense of humor,
particularly against myself.
Not even self-deprecating.
Take me seriously, but don’t
take me too seriously.
SWI : How much to you

enjoy the pageantry of
Star Wars Celebration?
AD: I enjoy it hugely. When
we did the original, we
had nothing. We had some
temporary stages, some
lights, and me and two other
people with microphones.
Now it’s a tour de force of
electronics, earpieces, lots
of microphones, monitors
onstage. I’d written the
whole program; it was all
written on the palm of my
hand. Now it has become a
phenomenon. What I love is
people making friends there,
swapping stories, sharing 05 C-3PO
their passions. I particularly (Anthony
enjoy people who dress Daniels)
up in costume, especially if returned for
they’ve made it. Celebration The Force
is a great thing. Awakens.
06 Carrie Fisher
SWI : You seem to have a
(Leia) and
lot of fun, especially when
Anthony
you’re bantering with Daniels
Warwick Davis onstage. during
AD: Warwick is better at filming of
it than me, because I’m The Empire
three times older than him, Strikes Back.
and my brain doesn’t work
quite as fast. His ability with 07 Connix
repartee is phenomenal. (Billie Lourd)
Sometimes I can’t answer and C-3PO
because he just makes me surrender in
laugh, and I’m left standing The Last Jedi
there like a fool. I always (2017)
make him dress up as an 06
Ewok, and I always promise
I’ll never do it again. It’s one
of the joys of Celebration,
and long may that continue.
from Metropolis (1927) didn’t either with the face on the back of
compare. And, even in spite of my head, so I was looking this way
everybody’s hard work, it just didn’t and his face was looking the other
work. I think one of the reasons the way, or with my hand up through
costume was slightly problematic his chest. I was literally puppeteering.
is because our human bodies have We did it in so many ways. Balancing
layers of skin and fat that you can on one leg, in costume, holding a
push slightly aside, but metal is very prop leg, and speaking and acting,
unforgiving, and it stays where it “I’m standing here in pieces and
is. It wasn’t the greatest experience. you’re having delusions of grandeur.”
It all made sense in the end, and of I was stood there with one leg in
course the audience don’t need to my hand and this leg up behind
know about the issues of wearing a me, because you can really cheat
difficult costume. They just see the with the single eye of the camera,
finished result. provided you’ve aligned things, so
you couldn’t see my leg behind me.
Long after the mania of the It’s much easier now, with so much
original trilogy, you were greenscreen everywhere.
approached to return for the I talk about the magic of stage
prequels. What was your first illusionists in the book, and that
thought when they there are effects in
asked you back?
Well, C-3PO had “Being partnered The Empire Strikes
Back where we
never really left
me. Although I’d
with Han Solo created so much
just by wearing
done all sorts of
other jobs and gigs,
very cleverly the costume in
a different way.
I had often been
involved with other
gave C-3PO And I could
speak normally,
spin-off activities, a different and breathe!
05 like exhibitions
and writing for Star dynamic.” With the many
Wars Insider, but pinch points and
I was very surprised when I met unforgiving edges of the costume,
with George Lucas, who explained how did that effect the physical
C-3PO’s origins, his nascence, and element of your performance?
how he’d forgotten everything. There’s no room for normal
They had somebody else gestures. We’re very manual, as
operating the C-3PO puppet for humans. It’s part of our sense of
The Phantom Menace, so I was just expression, although other nations
doing the voice, but that changed in and countries do it differently. I
the second episode where I wore— knew that if I moved in a certain
and, to my horror, destroyed!—the way then the costume would pinch
puppet. It was interesting to do, to me, but I would still do it because
carry and perform him in a way occasionally you had to. And the
that wasn’t physically wearing the hands! Only in this very last movie
suit. But then George changed the do I quite deliberately pick things
storyline, and the puppet never up that are small, because I’ve
appeared in the movie. C-3PO was never been able to do that before.
just a rusty version instead. I learned to use what I had. In the
In Empire, when C-3PO was book, I talk about one of my favorite
physically blasted apart, I wore the moments in all of the movies—my
07 costume in all sorts of strange ways, confrontation with Han Solo

08 08 C-3PO takes a
last look at his
friends in
The Rise of
Skywalker
(2019).
09 In the finale of
the Skywalker
saga, C-3PO
(Anthony
Daniels) once
again finds
himself in
the middle
of the action.
09 When you’re interacting with Many people had a hand in the

other actors, do you sometimes creation of C-3PO, but is the
find that the costume is a barrier? essence of the character you?
What I envy on the set is being The essence of C-3PO is C-3PO,
able to improvise. You use slightly I’m afraid. I’ve written this book,
different energy in the performance all these pages. Maybe I wrote it as
than in rehearsal, but I need much for myself as for anyone else,
to know where things are. The because what genuinely surprised
geography of the me was realizing
sets is a nightmare, that I’ve written
so I’m triangulating
on anything that
“Liz Moore, the about a journey.
I never thought it
hopefully doesn’t sculptor who was going to be a
with the Ewoks—when Han got too

move. Various shots
were very difficult created C-3PO, journey, certainly
not a hero’s journey.
impertinent, and you can see the
fury on C-3PO’s face, but of course
because of effects
and floor textures
gave him this It never occurred to
me that in 45 years
his face doesn’t change. and so on. Finding
marks is difficult,
face that has I’d have gone from
A to Z. It was only
You know exactly what C-3PO
is thinking at that precise
and I don’t always
get it right. I was
the ability to be when I began to
read the pieces that
moment. It’s all there. rehearsing one a very beautiful I saw this transition,
I know, it’s mad! Liz Moore, the day with the gang, this progress, up
sculptor who created C-3PO, gave Oscar Isaac, Daisy blank canvas.” hills and down.
him this face that has the ability to Ridley, and John It’s odd, there was
be a very beautiful blank canvas. Boyega, and they’re saying, “Maybe a lot of preparation in creating
Without getting too technical about we should do this?” and suddenly C-3PO, in every sense of the word,
it, depending on its relative position I’m leaping in with this major piece by the whole team and by me, but
to the shoulder, to the body, or of pantomime, because I rehearse somehow he sort of happened. You
whatever, and the angle, the speed exactly as I am in performance. I can almost explain it, but maybe
of movement, you’ve got so many hope the book gives you a general some things are better left as a
options to play with. idea of the joy and the pain of it. piece of magic.

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SWITCHING SIDES
Star Wars Resistance is back, and the stakes have never been higher for
the inhabitants of the fueling station-turned-starship Colossus. As the story
moves towards its series finale, Insider spoke to the cast and crew to find
out if Kazuda Xiono and Tam Ryvora can ever find common ground?
W O R D S : TA R A B E N N E T T
ne of the great joys of Star McGrath), along with support from assorted
Wars Resistance, the Saturn droids, exotic species, rowdy locals, and the
O Award-winning Lucasfilm
animated series airing on the
Disney Channel, is that it
hottest of hot-shot space racers. Together, they
have revealed themselves as the diverse and
dedicated grass roots of the Resistance, many of
has provided audiences with whom may go unsung in the grand lore of good
exciting new stories that unfold around the versus evil, but are extremely important to the
peripheries of events depicted in Star Wars: The story, and equally relatable to the audience.
Force Awakens (2015) and The Last Jedi (2017), We see ourselves in their struggle against the
while placing the focus on aspects of life in the First Order.
Resistance movement against the First Order With the second, and final, season currently
that we’ve never seen before. on air, Insider sat down with executive producers
Along with occasional cameos from movie Athena Portillo, Justin Ridge, and Brandon
stalwarts General Leia, Poe Dameron, and Auman to discover what these 19 episodes of
Captain Phasma, Season One of Resistance animated Star Wars drama hold in store for the
served up a vibrant new cast of everyday residents of the space-born Colossus, and spoke
heroes lead by hapless but determined Kazuda to actors Christopher Sean and Suzie McGrath
‘Kaz’ Xiono (played by Christopher Sean), and about the big decisions their characters face as
frustrated would-be pilot Tam Ryvora (Suzie the story unfolds.

01
be going through. “They weren’t really prepared

to launch this thing into space, so what happens
to this ship that wasn’t actually meant to be out
there at this point in its life? And they need to
find supplies, they need fuel, they need to figure
out a way to survive.”
Taking this scenario as their starting point,
the production team have been able to explore
a host of intriguing story possibilities, with the
Colossus crew exploring a new sector of the
galaxy. Kaz, Neeku (Josh Brener), and the rest of
their contingent are forced to step up and take
on responsibilities way beyond what has been
02 previously asked of them.
In particular, Kaz has to take a leadership
position, despite continuing to make youthful
Colossus in Space and 01 Former enemies mistakes—albeit on a grander scale. “He’s got to
the First Order Rises must work together
in Season Two.
deal with pirates, and the frustrations of having
The climax of Season One saw an unexpected no food and water, and potentially a mutiny,”
twist, as the ocean-bound Colossus fueling 02 Torra Doza (Myrna actor Christopher Sean says of his character’s
Velasco) surveys the
station left its watery anchor and took to the local scenery during new obstacles. “You get to watch a character that
stars, jumping to hyperspace just in time to a training mission. you’ve already become familiar with dealing with
escape the clutches of the First Order. On board, new problems, in a brand-new adventure in space
03 Captain Phasma isn’t
our heroes were joined by a motley crew that impressed by the that is literally a star war. You’ve got TIE fighters
included Kragan and his space pirates, several efforts of Commander coming at you, or a mass of stormtroopers. The
Pyre (Liam McIntyre)
stowaways, and the no-doubt disoriented patrons
and Agent Tierny
Colossus is no longer a platform in the middle of
of Aunt Z’s Tavern. It was a storyline that the (Sumalee Montano). a far away ocean. Now, we’re in space, fighting
producers knew would imbue the subsequent against the First Order.”
04 Our heroes quickly
season with higher stakes and the prospect of recognize the gravity
many edge-of-your-seat moments. of their situation. Tam’s Big Turn
“Season Two is about surviving and constantly The other big storyline to unfold in parallel
05 CB-23 takes on a
being chased by the First Order,” Auman says of First Order droid. with the Colossus arc is seeing the repercussions
what the characters, and the Colossus itself, will of former Colossus resident Tam Ryvora’s new

SWITCHING SIDES
03 Kaz aside for a little bit and have these private

conversations. Tam felt a little betrayed.”
To then have someone offer Tam the
opportunity to become the thing she’s always
wanted—to be a pilot—provided the writers
with a logical reason as to why she might look
elsewhere for a new group to align herself with.
It’s a compelling arc, and for a character to
willingly join the bad guys is new ground to
explore in the Star Wars mythology.
“Tam’s background—her grandfather worked
for the Empire—means that she doesn’t view the
Empire as bad,” Ridge adds about Tam’s view of
the galaxy. “They helped her family out, and in
04 her eyes, the First Order are essentially police
officers; law enforcement that she can get behind.
And then you have characters like Tierny, who
was very manipulative, and she recognizes a
weakness in what Tam is feeling. She was hurt by
her friends, so as far as Tierny is concerned this
is an opening to recruit her. It has allowed us to
bring more depth to these characters.”
For actor Suzie McGrath, Tam’s dilemma is an
incredible twist for her to perform. “It’s exciting.
We’ve never seen how a normal girl like Tam gets
recruited into the First Order before. For me, that
is really interesting.”
It also meant that her Season Two recording
sessions felt like she was working on a whole
new series, surrounded by the show’s cast of
allegiance to the First Order. At the end of the First Order characters she had not worked with
first season, convinced she had been betrayed on Season One. “I was on the other side, man,”
by Kaz and Yeager (Scott Lawrence), Tam was McGrath laughs. “‘Bye, bye, Colossus! I’ve moved
skillfully exploited and on!’ And working with Sumalee Montano, who
manipulated by First Order plays Agent Tierny, she can be chilling and
Agent Tierny (Sumalee
Montano) into becoming
“Season two is thrilling at the same time. Recording with her,
you feel it, and it’s a lot of fun.
a pilot for the other side. about surviving and “Another cool thing is that my character gets
According to Athena a costume change,” McGrath adds. “I think she’s
Portillo, this was a storyline constantly being chased the only person that gets to change her outfit,
that “everyone in the
writer’s room fell in love
by the First Order.” and it’s all shiny black. She looks so cool.”
On the flip side, Tam’s departure into the
with” early on, and they Brandon Auman, head writer & executive producer First Order gives her Resistance family a lot
plotted it to play out over
the show’s two seasons.
Justin Ridge adds, “When we realized Tam 05
was going to join the First Order, we didn’t want
it to happen, but we knew it had to happen, and
it happened almost organically. What it’s given
us is an opportunity to gain more insight into
the First Order.”
In examining Tam’s trajectory, Portillo says,
“In Season One, Tam looks towards Yeager as a
father figure. She looks towards Kaz as a friend
and a brother. But then you have someone
like Rucklin (Elijah Wood) who, in Season
Two, is constantly telling her that they were
traitors. They didn’t include her in any of the
conversations where you would see Yeager pull

SWITCHING SIDES
to play in terms of guilt, concern, and loyalty. 06

Christopher Sean says Kaz’s growth this season
revolves around finding his friend, and perhaps
getting her to come back to fight the good fight.
“He doesn’t want to give up on family, and
he considers Team Fireball family,” Sean says.
“And he never wants to give up on Tam. There’s
frustration in the fact that she is not listening.
She’s making emotional decisions, and he feels
like if she would just listen to him then none of
this would be happening. We could all be happy.”
Of course, Kaz has made plenty of decisions
based on his emotions in the past that have
caused endless trouble for his friends, and Sean
intimates that his character
will see that irony as he
continues to grow this
season. “Essentially, the first
“When we realized Tam
season was Kaz learning
to be selfless, stop being
was going to join the
selfish, and understand that First Order, we didn’t
there are consequences to
your actions. And now he’s want it to happen, but we
watching Tam going the
other way, from selfless to knew it had to happen.”
selfish, and having to deal Justin Ridge, supervising director
with what happens because and executive producer
of that.”
Continuity Connections 07
Because the timeline of Star Wars Resistance
intertwines with events in The Last Jedi and
onwards into those of The Rise of Skywalker, the
writers found themselves in the unique position
of having to create a show that worked within
the narrative of the cinematic output of movie
directors Rian Johnson and J.J. Abrams. Portillo
explains they were kept in the loop of both
movies during writers’ conferences, which took
place a year in advance of each film’s release.
“We have a roadmap that was set up,” explains
Portillo, “And we have continuity reviews with
the Lucasfilm story group to make sure that we
maintain continuity, and that our stories stay
within what the stories are so that we don’t stray 08
beyond what J.J. is expecting, or what Dave Filoni
is expecting. In any event, we can always change
episode dialogue up to the last minute.”
Another by-product of having their stories
aligned so closely with those of the movies was
the voice cast were able to work with some of
their big screen counterparts, like Oscar Isaac,
who reprises his Poe Dameron role for Resistance.
Christopher Sean recalls one of his favorite
memories on Resistance was getting the call to
head to New York City to record a voice session
with Isaac for the episodes in which their
characters cross paths. “I spoke to my agent who
said Oscar was going to get me tickets to watch

SWITCHING SIDES
09
in particular. “We got to meet some new people

and discover new things. I’m really proud of that,
and I’m really proud of how our story has grown
since those last few episodes of the first season.
We are cooking with gas. It’s thrilling.”
Christopher Sean continues with equal
enthusiasm, “I am the first Asian-American lead
in the Star Wars franchise. There’s nothing cooler
than representation and diversity. When I was
him perform off-Broadway in Hamlet, so I was 06 The Colossus arrives growing up, I didn’t really have too many role
at D’Qar only to find
really excited,” says Sean. “The next morning, models on television. Now, to have heroes who
the wreckage of
I decide to get to the studio an hour early to Resistance ships. are goofballs like Kaz, who can become mature
be prepped and ready before Oscar, but when I and be heroes in their own setting and their own
07 Tam Ryvora
show up, he’s already there, watching the show (Suzie McGrath) lives, people see that and say, ‘Hey, I’m a goofball
and sipping tea, and he says, ‘Hey man! Great joins the ranks of and I can potentially not just be the sidekick to
performance! I love the show.’ the First Order. someone else. I can be my own hero, in my own
“We got into the booth and I was nervous,” 08 Supreme Leader life, and I can be the leader for once.’ It’s really
admits Sean. “But, like Poe, Oscar is a great leader. Kylo Ren is voiced cool. I’m very proud of that.”
by Matthew Wood
His acting guided me. So, in turn, I was like, For the producers, they’re still completey
in the series.
‘Okay, I can do this. And I’m going to try and amazed that they were given so much leeway
throw a couple curve balls in there, to see what 09 The Resurgent-class to work so freely in their animated corner of the
Star Destroyer that
he’ll do with it.’ We started playing back and is home to Tam in Star Wars galaxy. “I’m proud of the fact that Dave
forth, and the chemistry relayed on screen Season Two. Filoni trusted us to create a whole new space that
permeated the booth, which was great.” wasn’t part of the Star Wars lore originally,” says
Portillo. “And also, for the support behind the
The Legacy of Resistance diversity that we have in the show, not just in the
By the end of its run, Star Wars Resistance will character design, but also in our voice actors that
have added forty episodes of original stories bring them to life.”
to the Star Wars pantheon. For its producers “And the fact that we get to see this slice of
and cast, the show has already life,” Auman continues. “Our characters are all
changed their lives, allowing kind of blue-collar types. They don’t start as these
them to officially become part of
the family that inhabits a galaxy
“I’m proud of our big, epic heroes. None of them are Jedi. They’re
really just trying to survive at the edge of the
far, far away. story, and I’m proud galaxy. And then we get to see the First Order
Suzie McGrath says, “I am so creep in. We’ve never really seen how they take
proud of our story, and I’m proud that we got to go into over, how they convince people that they’re on
that we got to go into uncharted
territory, into no man’s land,”
uncharted territory.” the right side, and that everybody else, anyone
who disagrees, is wrong. I feel like this is very
she says of this season’s stories Suzie McGrath (Tam Ryvora) important, and very timely.”

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THE MEANING OF MASKS
In a saga steeped in mystery, deceit, and intrigue, it’s no wonder that

masks—both actual and metaphorical—have come to play such a
prominent role in the Star Wars mythos. From the avuncular image
projected by Chancellor Palpatine to the implacable visage of Kylo
Ren, Star Wars Insider peels away the masks of the galaxy to reveal the
truth beneath some of those facades…
WORDS: JAMES CLARKE
n the first of several crises Amidala’s face paint is a fine example of the
that Queen Padmé Amidala detail of the filmmaker’s world-building and
I is confronted with in Star

Wars: The Phantom Menace
(1999), she presents herself
evokes the Kumadori face-paint tradition of
Japanese Kabuki theater. Donald Richie, who
wrote extensively about Akira Kurosawa—the
in stunning ceremonial influential filmmaker that Lucas himself cites as
regalia. Appearing via a viewscreen aboard an inspiration—once explained of Japanese art
the Neimoidian Trade Federation ship that it looks for, “Qualities existing under…
looming above her homeworld, we see the outward surface.” Similarly, in the Noh theater
resolute queen wearing striking face paint; tradition, masks accentuate rather than disguise
it’s imposing, elegant, and stark, evoking the inner life of a character. When looking at the
something tangibly ancient and earthly that role of masks in Star Wars, these definitions echo
reminds us how, in creating Star Wars, George what we often discover in the galaxy far, far away.
Lucas and his collaborators tapped into the Masks conceal and then reveal secrets, truths,
ways that reality creates fantasy. terrors and wonders.

THE MEANING OF MA
MASKS
was able to get around the idea that

w
you have to explain everything.”
Also essential to Vader’s mask
annd helmet combination is the
nfluence of the samurai tradition of
in
he mempo. The mempo is a mask
th
ntended to protect the face, and its
in
design typically suggests a demonic,
suupernatural or beast-like power
with
w the aim of intensifying the
seense of imminent danger posed by
he wearer. In his book The Masks
th
o
of God, Joseph Campbell (whose
work has so often been cited as
w
vital to the character-building and
mythology-inspired plotting of Star
m
W
Wars) wrote that, “The mask is…
reevered and experienced as (an)
appparition of mythical being… a
sttep toward rather than away from
MAS th
he ineluctable truth.”
Luke’s unmasking of Vader at
Darth Vader’s
N originally worked
the end of Star Wars: Return of the
Jedi (1983) is powerfully symbolic,
Dark Visage RE , from a Lucas note that especially when recalling Obi-Wan’s
The conflicts between
the powerful and
, Vader would need
breathing apparatus
observation that, “He is more
machine now than man.” The
the powerless,
the selfish and the
. to move between
ships. That simple
trappings of technology and power
are a disguise for a frail, aging being.
selfless, were part of notion—a prosaic plot For all of the sentiment and
George Lucas’ thematic conception point—sparked the image of Vader’s delicate handling of Luke and
for Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) helmet and mask, which later Anakin Skywalker’s reconciliation
from the very beginning, with attained so much more poetic power in the closing moments of Return
Darth Vader’s mask serving as the by its necessity to compensate for of the Jedi, the most powerful and
dark-hearted symbol and portal to the devastating injuries Anakin unsettling role played by Vader’s
these essential conflicts throughout received during his fateful duel with mask can be seen in Star Wars: The
the saga. Obi-Wan Kenobi on Mustafar. As Empire Strikes Back (1980) when
In Lucas’ development of the the mask descends towards Anakin’s Luke, as part of his Jedi training
screenplay for Star Wars, Vader fire-ravaged face, it signals his final under Yoda’s tutelage on Dagobah,
embodied the duality between transition to becoming the Sith enters an area particularly sensitive
humans and machines, and this Lord, Darth Vader, and allows us to the dark side of the Force. It is
dynamic was crystallized in his to glimpse what it will feel like to here that the young Jedi faces his
mask and helmet design. We should be trapped forever inside the armor hardest test to date. Confronted by
note here that Ralph McQuarrie that masks his former self. a vision of Vader, Skywalker gives
The visual development work in to his fear and hatred and strikes
that George Lucas and his team Vader down; only to be confronted
undertook for A New Hope is by the image of his own face within
suffused with East Asian influence, Vader’s fractured helmet. The
and Vader’s mask evokes qualities revelation offered by the mask at
of a kabuto samurai helmet. this point represents the trait that
When recalling how the concept Luke fears he harbors: that he, too,
for Vader’s visage evolved, Lucas is susceptible to the corruption of
acknowledged the influence the dark side.
of Japanese filmmaker Akira
Kurosawa’s movies, revealing that Troubled Soul
he “found it very interesting that In Star Wars, the past is always
nothing was explained. I think powerfully felt in the present, and
that influenced me a great deal in often repeated to tragic effect. Masks
working in science fiction, because I aid in expressing this concept.

THE DARKEST
OF KNIGHTS
Star Wars mask designs have
been vividly influenced by the
art and design of East Asia, but
there is a notable counterpoint
to this, and it’s found in the
aesthetic of the Knights of Ren;
the fearsome warriors whose
appearance projects a sense of
confidence and invulnerability.
In the medieval era, visored
helmets evolved dramatically
across Europe, and those worn
by the Knights of Ren evoke the
particular tradition of German
Gothic armor of the Sixteenth
Century. Typically, up to this
point knights had been depicted
as the embodiment of physical
and spiritual perfection, but in
the German Gothic mode the
concept of the anti-knight found
expression. These figures were
far removed from the domains
of noble action or thought and,
as such, the helmets and visors
worn by them were consciously
crafted to evoke associations
with various forms of the hellish
and nightmarish.
With his mask and hood character. Ren is anxious and angry,
reminiscent of earlier dark siders, cursed by his resentments and his
Kylo Ren fuses the aesthetic of pursuit of power. In the scene in
Darth Vader and Darth Sidious in an which he contemplates the ashen,
austere costume design that exudes broken mask of Darth Vader, the
both menace and an artifact becomes an
unsettling blankness.
This masking of facial
WH amulet of sorts, and a
way for Ren to focus
expression intensifies
a sense of danger (as
EVE Y and channel Vader’s
legacy as he struggles
Ren’s first appearance to quieten the turmoil
in Star Wars: The
Force Awakens (2015)
, within himself.
“Show me the way,
demonstrates) and grandfather,” Ren
echoes not only urges the mask.
the samurai helmet E His angst and
tradition but also inner struggle as Ben
the aesthetic of the Solo, represented
European medieval N through both his
helmet and visor. own and Vader’s
When Ren masks, intensifies in
eventually removes Star Wars: The Last
his mask, he reveals Jedi (2017). When
the face of a young . Supreme Leader
man with a clearly Snoke orders Ren
troubled soul. Speaking to the to remove his mask, it is with the
tragedy of how one generation disparaging command to, “Take
repeats the failings of another, the that ridiculous thing off,” before
mask of Ren’s grandfather had further diminishing Ren’s sense
concealed a similarly conflicted of stature and influence with

the observation that he is, “Just a

child in a mask.” Soon after, we
see Ren smash it to pieces until its
shattered form echoes the remnants
of Vader’s.
Like Anakin Skywalker before
him, Kylo Ren is a petulant young
man hiding behind a mask that he
uses to project what is really driving
him. Ren’s mask provokes us to
consider the self-image he wants
to project, and in this respect its
function very powerfully connects
to classical ancient Greek drama
in which the mask is known as
the prosopon. It is from this word,
when translated into Latin, that
we arrive at the word persona. As
the events of Star Wars: The Rise of
Skywalker (2019) unfold, Ren’s mask
is reconstructed, now marked with
vivid red scars where its fragments
have been fused together. J.J.
Abrams revealed that these jagged
lines were intended as a visual
representation of Ren’s fractured
persona, and that the “mask doesn’t
ultimately hide him, and his
behavior is revealed.”
To Strike Fear
Young people fighting back against
their corrupt and deceitful elders is a
well-established fairy tale trope, and
is one of the fundamental points DECEPTION
of resonance and appeal in Star AND DECOYS
Wars, too. Enfys Nest, the masked As we follow Amidala’s
antagonist of Solo: A Star Wars story through The Phantom
Story (2018), perfectly embodies Menace, the mask of the forces that seek to shut down those
queen is critical in ensuring
this youthful heroism. As a female who resist.
her survival, concealing both
teenage fighter, Nest resonates the true identity of Padmé and Nest’s rebellion and conviction
particularly in the current political the purpose of her selfless are reminiscent of a very particular
climate, in which young women are handmaidens in their role as young woman who has so often
decoys. Indeed, the use of the
so powerfully leading public debate word “phantom” in the film’s been imagined as the apogee
on matters of global significance, title speaks to the idea of what of heroic youth: Joan of Arc.
yet her mask is a counterpoint to is, or is not, obviously there in Mythographer Marina Warner has
front of us.
the person behind it. Intended to written of the allure of Joan that,
The decoy role also shapes
strike fear into those who behold the opening scenes of Attack “Her image acts as a magic mirror of
it, the mask obscures the truth of of the Clones, when Amidala, personal and political idealism and,
her young age and renders Nest disguised as a Naboo guard, in particular, changing ideas about
survives an assassination
genderless, a primal force who attempt only to helplessly watch women’s heroism.”
becomes almost supernatural her decoy, Cordé, dressed in
in nature. the regalia of the queen, die on Invisible Masks
a Coruscant landing platform.
Adorned with Aurebesh text that Even the planet is shrouded in
Not all masks are as tangible as
reads: “Until we reach the last edge, clouds, masking the realities of those worn by Vader, Ren, and
the last opening, the last star and a place where both those who Nest. Some are behavioral, and at
thrive on integrity and peace
can go no higher,” her face piece first glance go almost unseen. Such
(the Jedi) and those who are
is not only a disguise, but an overt fueled by aggression and deceit self-conscious creations of a false
symbol of resistance to oppressive (Senator Palpatine) reside. identity are key to the dramatic

INTENDED
TO STRIKE
FEAR INTO
THOSE WHO
BEHOLD IT,
THE MASK
OBSCURES
THE TRUTH
OF HER
YOUNG
AGE AND
RENDERS
NEST
GENDERLESS
intrigues of Star Wars, particularly
when it comes to Obi-Wan Kenobi
and Yoda.
Discovering that what you expect
is often quite different to what you
get is a lesson that binds together
the experiences of any number of
Star Wars protagonists, particularly
the younger ones as they move from
innocence to experience. Seemingly
lacking stature of any kind, Yoda
reveals his greatness
to Luke, who responds
with a combination
of wonder tempered O S he will still be strange and
slightly crazy.”
Attack of the Clones, and Revenge
of the Sith (2005). So much of Obi-
with confusion—after
all, there is nothing
E, The tension between
Yoda’s humility and
Wan’s life is lived behind a mask of
sorts, his true identity concealed for
apparently warrior-like N the concealment of years behind the (admittedly slender)
about his diminutive his physical agility is pseudonym, Ben Kenobi. Gentle,
host. Instead, the Jedi demonstrated in Star polite, caring, and with a sparkle in
Master is playful, silly, Wars: Attack of the his eye, the sadness and regret that
and non-threatening. Clones (2002), during his mark the truth of his life are yet to
When George Lucas climactic duel with Count be revealed, as are the masterful Jedi
was developing the
screenplay for the film,
, Dooku. Significantly, the
showdown concludes in
skills that we but glimpse in a brief
skirmish in the Mos Eisley Cantina.
he suggested something time for Yoda to revert Much like Yoda, Obi-Wan’s humble,
of Yoda’s mask-like to his familiar stoop just rough-hewn appearance conceals
behavior in a side note N as Anakin and Obi-Wan great wisdom, and a profound
that, “He could be very
childlike even though
XY awake from their injuries.
Similarly, when we
connection to the galaxy.
he’s an old man… It’s meet the elderly Obi-Wan An Insidious Pretense
not until the end of the third act Kenobi of A New Hope on Tatooine, Whilst the examples of Enfys Nest
that you realize this guy is not a his appearance is at odds with the and Yoda reassure us that different
crazy little thing, but an agent of the dashing, agile young Jedi that we forms of mask can obscure both
Force… [Yoda] will get serious, but knew from The Phantom Menace, great kindness and great courage,

THE MEANING
MEANIN OF MASKS
it’s important to remember they

can also conceal greed and an IN
all-consuming hunger for power. If
there is one face in the galaxy that
SE
embodies these malignant impulses, PA
it is that of Palpatine: senator,
Chancellor, and evil Emperor.
Darth Sidious’ hood is a mask
of another sort and, like a number
A
of characters in Star Wars, there is a
potent medieval influence at work.
When a robed Sidious first appears
in The Phantom Menace, during
a covert meeting with Darth Maul
on Coruscant, the face concealed
beneath is glimpsed only in profile.
It’s an introduction that anticipates
his subsequent appearances in
the Skywalker saga: Sidious is the
true self that’s hidden beneath the
genteel persona of the seemingly
benign Sheev Palpatine. When
we first encounter the senator
during his conversation with
Queen Amidala, his decorum and
politeness mask his aggression
and contempt for the political
arrangement he seeks to destroy. “with great interest.” How nurturing around that of deception) chimes
His apparent surprise and distaste at the kindly politician seems, yet with the work of the 20th century
political games in the Senate is, in how destructive he truly is. In the philosopher Hannah Arendt, who
fact, a deceit. Senate, Palpatine dons a new mask: witnessed World War II and the
The motif of the mask, then, posing as the savior of the galaxy. Holocaust, and wrote that, “No
carries a broader resonance that The deception is complete, and the matter how large the tissue of
touches on political realities we menace is no longer a phantom, falsehood that an experienced liar
recognize in terms of populist but instead something all too real has to offer, it will never be large
politicians. At the close of The and dangerous. enough… to cover the immensity of
Phantom Menace, Palpatine declares Star Wars has long demonstrated factuality.” This analysis could not
enthusiastically—and apparently the power of allegory and its focus be truer of the masked machinations
with generosity—that he will watch on masks as dramatic devices of Palpatine. Eventually, Palpatine
the career of Anakin Skywalker, and symbols of theme (notably drops his disguise entirely in
Revenge of the Sith, gleefully
revealing himself as the vampiric
Darth Sidious who drains others of
their potential to sate his own needs
and ambitions.
Truths hidden behind masks are
an essential element in the allure of
Star Wars storytelling. In the book
Star Wars: The Magic of Myth, the
point is made that the films have
been able to, “open our hearts to the
dimension of mystery in our own
lives.” Masks, then, allow creators
of stories and their audiences to
project onto them. How we respond
to the mysteries and functions of
masks says as much about us as they
do about the characters who lurk
behind them.

The Rise of Skywalker
marks the end of the epic
nine-part Skywalker Saga.
Test your knowledge of this
tale that spanned eras from the
time of the peaceful Galactic
Republic to the advances of the
tyrannical First Order.
Compiled by Jay Stobie.
“DO, OR DO NOT. THERE IS NO TRY.”

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AGE OF REPUBLIC AGE OF REBELLION AGE OF RESISTANCE
1: Who led 11: Which derelict vehicle served

the Trade as Rey’s home on Jakku?
Federation’s A/ X-wing
blockade B/ AT-AT
of Naboo? C/ AT-ST
A/ Count Dooku D/ Star Destroyer
B/ Viceroy Nute Gunray
C/ General Grievous
D/ Darth Maul
2: Which handmaiden served as

the decoy for Queen Amidala in
The Phantom Menace?
A/ Cordé
B/ Dormé 12: What cargo was being hauled
C/ Sabé by Han Solo and Chewbacca
D/ Valté 6: Where did Luke Skywalker aboard the Eravana ?
meet Han Solo for the first time? A/ Coaxium
3: Where did Obi-Wan Kenobi A/ Mos Espa B/ Rathtars
discover a secret clone army? B/ Jabba’s Palace C/ Kyber crystals
A/ Kamino C/ Lars Homestead D/ Rancors
B/ Geonosis D/ Mos Eisley
C/ Coruscant 13: Finn maintained a personal
D/ Tatooine 7: Who felt Darth Vader’s wrath in vendetta against which First
the Death Star’s briefing room? Order officer?
4: What order A/ Grand Moff Tarkin A/ Captain Phasma
given by B/ Captain Needa B/ General Hux
Chancellor C/ Admiral Motti C/ Colonel Datoo
Palpatine D/ Grand Admiral Thrawn D/ Petty Officer Thanisson
turned the
clone troopers 8: What was the name of the 14: Who participated in Poe
against the Jedi? Rebel Alliance’s headquarters 9: How old was Master Yoda at Dameron’s mutiny against
A/ Order 13 on Hoth? the time of his death? Admiral Holdo?
B/ Order 66 A/ Alpha Base A/ 100 years A/ Paige Tico
C/ Order 421 B/ Rogue Base B/ 300 years B/ Tallie Lintra
D/ Order 1138 C/ Echo Base C/ 500 years C/ Jess Pava
D/ Wampa Base D/ 900 years D/ Kaydel
5: How did the majority of the Connix
Separatist Council perish? 10: Who captained the
A/ Vanished during the Millennium Falcon during 15: Where is the Thieves’
Battle of Coruscant the Battle of Endor? Quarter located?
B/ Executed by Separatist A/ Lando Calrissian A/ Pasaana
General Grievous B/ Wedge Antilles B/ Naboo
C/ Died fleeing Utapau C/ Mon Mothma C/ Kijimi
D/ Killed by Darth Vader D/ General Madine D/ Mandalore

“NEVER TELL ME THE ODDS!”
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pisodes of the Skywa
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1.
“SO THIS IS HOW LIBERTY DIES...
WITH THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE.”
“I DIDN’T KNOW “The Emperor

2. 3.
will show you

THERE WAS THIS the true nature
MUCH GREEN IN THE of the Force.”
WHOLE GALAXY.” 5.
“Let the past die.
4.
Kill it if you have to.
“I RECOGNIZED YOUR That’s the only way
FOUL STENCH WHEN I WAS to become what you
BROUGHT ON BOARD.” were meant to be.”
“NO ONE’S FROM NOWHERE.”

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5 Kylo Ren. HAVE YOU MASTERED THE EVENTS OF THE SKYWALKER SAGA?
“NEVER TELL ME THE ODDS!” 1 Padmé Amidala, 2 Rey, 3 Darth Vader, 4 Leia Organa, 0-9: There’s a big fine for overdue Jedi texts, youngling.
QUIZ 1 B, 2 C, 3 A, 4 B, 5 D, 6 D, 7 C, 8 C, 9 D, 10 A, 11 B, 12 B, 13 A, 14 D, 15 C. 10-19: Nice work, my young Padawan. But you are not a Jedi yet.
20-24: The archives are complete! You are a true galactic historian.

BATTLE BEYOND
THE STARS
Two fleets meet in the final epic space battle
of the Skywalker saga. Insider profiles the
starships and vehicles upon which the
fate of the galaxy depends.

Chewbacca, Klaud,
and Poe Dameron
at the controls of the
Millennium Falcon.

BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS
FORCES OF GOOD
A rag-tag fleet of ships composed of battered
freighters, capital ships, and starfighters held
together by spare parts and hope, the Resistance
has gathered all the forces it can muster for one
final confrontation against the First Order and
an even darker enemy.
THE MILLENNIUM
FALCON
The old Corellian YT-1300
freighter, formerly owned
by Lando Calrissian and
Han Solo, and which is
now in possession of the
Wookiee Chewbacca,
has long been a totemic
icon of freedom, first for
the Rebel Alliance and
now to the Resistance.
Recent modifications to
the Falcon have included
gravimetric compensators,
so that the ship is able to X-WING STARFIGHTER
safely execute suborbital Synonymous with the fight against galactic
hyperspace jumps; a new oppression, the Resistance’s squadron of
military-grade sensor dish; Incom-FreiTex T-70 X-wings are now in short
and improvements to the supply following a year of intense combat
quad laser cannons. action, with a mere 8 ships remaining in active
service and ready to engage the First Order.

BATTLE BEYOND
A-WING STARFIGHTER
An improved upgrade over the original RZ-1, the RZ-2
version of the tenacious A-wing fighter is capable of
high speeds without engine burnouts, hull compromises,
or the loss of stability that blighted the
he earlier model.
model
Y-WING STARFIGHTER
In service as long ago as the
Clone Wars, the Resistance’s
fleet of Y-wings come courtesy
of pilots who brought their own
ships into the fold as well as
vessels brought from those who
dwell in sympathetic systems.
Each one is individually modified
to its owner’s specifications.
TANTIVE IV
The Alderaanian consular ship that that
played a key role in the theft of the plans for
the original Death Star has been pressed into
service once again, after spending several
decades mothballed in the Yarma system. The
ship now acts as the hub of the Resistance base
on Ajan Kloss, providing power and additional
facilities to keep the base operational.

AXIS OF EVIL
With all the might and resources
of the First Order, and a secret
fleet of Star Destroyers hidden in
the depths of space, the odds are
stacked in favor of the agents of
the dark side. Evil’s goal? Total
domination of the galaxy.
TREADSPEEDER
A shielded patrol
bike with a distinctive
hybrid design, the
UA-TT WALKER treadspeeder is
The First Order’s literally pulled along
Urban Assault the ground by its
Triped Transporter rugged forward
(UA-TT) is designed tread, while a
for urban pacification rear repulsorlift
and to nullify any makes the vehicle
opposition met lightweight and
during a planet’s maneuverable.
subjugation. Its
central limb is an
effective tool for
clearing obstacles
or subversives from
its path.
THE NIGHT BUZZARD

Formerly a dungeon ship used to transfer
prisoners to the penal world of Osseriton,
the Oubliette-class transport was liberated
by the sinister Knights of Ren and extensively
modified into a menacing portent of doom.

THE HIDDEN FLEET

Deep in the Unknown Regions, a secret
fleet has been under construction on
the secluded planet Exegol, built by
order of the mysterious Sith Eternal
cult. Only the mismatched armada
of Resistance ships stands in the way
of the Sith Eternal fleet jumping into
hyperspace and enslaving the galaxy.
TIE DAGGER
A Sith affiliated craft, the TIE dagger’s TIE WHISPER
triangulated wings spread deflector shield energy A stealth variety
and keep the ship’s power cells energized. In of TIE, fitted with
addition to the laser cannons below the cockpit, enhanced and
the fighter also includes heavy lasers in its wings. braced solar
panels, sensor-
inhibiting stealth
systems, and a
hyperdrive.
TIE FIGHTERS
A devastating symbol of domination, the TIE
fighter was the backbone of the Imperial Navy,
and new variations on the basic design continue
to wage war in the era of the First Order.
Kylo Ren pilots a

well-armed and heavily
modified TIE whisper.

PATHS OF
DESTINY
Tracing the relationships that
connect the Skywalker saga.
Spanning a galaxy of star systems and unfolding
across multiple generations, the Skywalker saga
swirls with complex action and intricate detail. Yet
the tremendous galactic events portrayed are driven
by the associations formed between a core group of
characters. To graphically illustrate the connections at
the center of this epic adventure, Star Wars historian
David West Reynolds has crafted a trio of diagrams
that reveal the fateful links between father and son,
master and Padawan, Jedi and Sith, and more.
Words: David West Reynolds
espite hailing from latent potential that will not be denied,

origins somewhat for good or for ill; of the temptations
D obscure and most

mysterious, members
of the Skywalker family
of evil; and the challenge and power of
forgiveness. It teaches us over and over
again that obscure circumstances do not
took multiple leading define someone’s identity. A person may
roles in conflicts that toppled the Republic wait a lifetime, but when opportunity
and shook the entire galaxy. In mapping knocks and we see their spirit put to the
out the lineage of this extraordinary test, we discover who they really are. We
group, we see individuals go from the learn that our choices and contributions
humblest of beginnings to the greatest do matter, and can matter for countless
heights of galactic power. Becoming others in ways that we cannot predict.
involved with the Skywalkers can sweep Whether your side wins or loses in the
even a smuggler from obscurity to the chronicle of the moment, what measures
center of titanic political revolutions. you are the choices you make and the
In the Skywalker saga we recognize degree to which you step up and make
the recurrence of certain themes: of the contribution that you were uniquely
adoptive parents; of hidden identity; of equipped to make.
PATHS OF DESTINY
THE HOUSE OF SKYWALKER

The Force Runs Strong in Their Family
There is a restlessness in the Skywalker line, a latent impulse
that drives one member after another to great heights or to
terrible depths. Traits repeatedly resurface, even when children are
separated and raised by adoptive families. Leia Organa becomes
a powerful political leader in the mold of her mother, Padmé; Luke
Skywalker dreams of living a life of adventure like his father, Anakin; Anakin Skywalker
It’s a bitter irony that the pure love that Shmi Skywalker had
and Ben Solo lacks discipline and generosity, choosing self over for her son was to be the trigger for his undoing. Anakin’s
duty—much like his grandfather, who became Darth Vader. Through g feelings for his mother were simply too strong for him to
the choices they made, the tragic flaws and noble deeds of the orget as he trained to be a Jedi, and the young Padawan
fo
was unable to master his rage in the face of Shmi’s murder
w
Skywalker family shaped the history of the galaxy far, far away. and death. Such emotion combined with his strength in the
Force was a dangerously unruly combination.
Anakin’s profound attachment to his mother was
mirrored in his relationship with Padmé Amidala. Again
m
overwhelmed by powerful emotions forbidden to a Jedi,
o
Shmi Anakin chose to break the Order’s traditions and marry
A
Padmé in secret. Distanced from the Jedi amid the chaos
P
Skywalker and pressures of galactic turmoil, the former slave became
Shmi Skywalker faced the easy prey for sophisticated manipulation by the Emperor.
trials of a slave’s life with the
same calm resolution that she
showed in the face of torture
and death at the hands of the
Sandpeople. Her strength of
spirit was a key wellspring of
the extraordinary nature of
the Skywalker clan.
Aika
Luke Skywalker
Growing up among moisture farmers with
no real knowledge of his parents, Luke
Cliegg & Owen & Skywalker felt different to those around
Aika Lars Beru Lars him, forever aspiring to a more exciting life
Separated from Owen inherited his that seemed eternally beyond his reach.
his first wife, Aika, father’s stubbornness Longing for something more throughout
Cliegg Lars and his and practicality. As the his early years, he developed a certainty
son Owen settled somewhat reluctant of identity that remained steadfast, even
on the outer-rim guardian of Luke when his inner strength and clarity of
world of Tatooine. Skywalker, Owen feared judgement were sorely tested later.
Cliegg later freed the forces that corrupted Facing Darth Vader and the
and married Shmi Anakin would resurface in devastating truth about his parentage,
Skywalker. the boy. Beru, on the other Luke held firm against all temptation,
hand, recognized and mastering his Skywalker heritage instead of
accepted the differences letting it master him. A largely self-taught
that set Luke apart from individual, Luke Skywalker’s achievement
their farming community. was unique in the annals of the Force.
oiin
PATHS OF DESTINY
Ruwee Naberrie
& Jobal Naberrie
The Skywalker self-reliance and
dedication to public service can
be traced to the Naberrie family
of Naboo, who rose from humble
merchant origins and instilled in
their children the ideal that civic
Co
Nab service was the finest goal to
which a good citizen could aspire.
Padmé Naberrie
Padmé Naberrie took the royal name Amidala as Naboo’s
elected queen at the age of fourteen, and led her planet
through the crisis of the Trade Federation invasion with
remarkable grace and intelligence for a leader so young. After
two terms as Naboo’s queen, Amidala became a member
of the Galactic Senate. Padmé successfully navigated the
challenges of the complex warren of galactic politics as a
senator, a post that made her days as Queen of Naboo seem
quaint and simple by comparison. But all her strength and
experience could not aid her when she fell helplessly in love Han Solo
with her Jedi bodyguard, Anakin Skywalker. After witnessing A simple job transporting an
Anakin’s turn to evil, suffering violence at his hands, she bore old man and a farmboy with no
their twin children before dying of a broken heart. questions asked saw the smuggler
become entangled with the
Skywalkers, resetting the trajectory
of his life. The principled bravery
he saw in Luke Skywalker, Leia
Bail & Breha Organa, and Ben Kenobi shamed
Organa Solo into discovering his better
Senator Bail Organa and his nature, and the one-time loner
wife Queen Breha Organa threw his full support behind the
were ideal foster parents to Rebellion. His personal devotion to
the infant daughter of Padmé Leia led to love and marriage, but
Amidala, championing the their relationship failed, and Solo’s
same values that Padmé’s own son became the greatest
family held dear. Inculcating betrayer the galaxy had yet seen.
selfless devotion to service, a
steadfast faith in the highest
ideals of liberty and justice,
and a practical education
in the harsh realities of
political life, they thoroughly
ughly
equipped Leia to becom me a
great leader in her own right.
Ben Solo
S l
The child of Leia Organa and Han Solo was the heir to the
potential of the Skywalker line, the political training and
connections of the royal House of Organa, and the charisma
Leia Organa
a Solo of his father. Yet these powerful influences combined to create
In Leia Organa we see the potential of the Skywalker line united with the training a young man who wrestled with the intense pressures of that
and power of the royal House of Organa. A charismatic leader in the Galactic heritage. What’s more, Ben was raised in ignorance of his evil
Senate and a clever negotiator behind the scenes, Leia became a leader of the ancestor, Darth Vader, and the revelation of that connection
Rebellion against the Empire, just as in the aftermath of the Galactic Civil War only furthered the pressure he felt. Riven with chaotic impulses,
she led the Resistance against the First Order. Her personal life was marred by Ben was not an individual who responded easily to discipline,
a failed marriage to a Corellian smuggler and the horror of seeing her son, Ben and in an impulsive moment of confused self-defense he turned
Solo, become a devotee and champion of all that Leia holds in contempt. on his teacher—and on everything the Jedi had ever stood for.

PATHS OF DESTINY
LINEAGE OF THE FORCE

Masters and Their Apprentices
Over a thousand years the Jedi became brilliant teachers, to the Jedi Order difficult to adapt to.
able to draw out of their Padawans a deep connection with However, the Jedi Council set aside this ancient wisdom
the Force that was formerly the privilege of only a few of the and accepted nine-year-old Anakin Skywalker for Jedi training.
most fortunate and dedicated Jedi Masters. The Jedi Order This decision was one of the most momentous in galactic
also learned that such power easily overwhelms an untrained history, for Anakin’s subsequent fall to the dark side of the
psyche, and thus arose the strict policy of taking recognized Force and rise to tremendous evil power as the Sith Lord Darth
Force-sensitive children from their parents at an early age, Vader, right hand of Darth Sidious, resulted in the destruction
before family bonds made the more austere life of dedication of the Republic that the Jedi were sworn to protect.
Count Dooku /
Darth Tyranus
Yoda A man of singular brilliance and
Yoda’s tremendously long lifespan allowed him to appreciate better individuality, Count Dooku resigned
than his fellow Jedi the gravity of the profound changes occurring in from the Jedi in frustration at the
the final days of the Republic. Yoda knew how much work it had taken Order’s restrictions and failures.
to build the great edifice of galactic civilization, and how deeply it could He reveled in the freedom to do
be damaged, perhaps irretrievably, in a short span of critical neglect. anything his abilities allowed,
The diminutive Jedi Master trained numerous Padawans who and quickly became one of the
became prominent figures in galactic history, each of whom went on to most powerful voices in galactic
have a profound influence on subsequent generations. government. Openly a leader of
the Separatist cause, he secretly
schemed with Darth Sidious,
becoming the Sith apprentice
Darth Sidious Darth Tyranus and working on both
sides to foment the civil war that
A master of patience and profound
duplicity, Darth Sidious obscured would destroy the Republic.
himself beneath his public identity as
the kindly Senator Palpatine, as he
rose from modest interstellar political
power to become a leading voice in
the Galactic Senate. The profound
cunning of Sidious’ slow-burning
plan to become Emperor was
exceeded only by his utter treachery
to those foolish or greedy enough
to trust him. He trained others in
the dark arts for his own ends, and
disposed of them ruthlessly when
those ends were met.
Darth Maul
Darth Sidious considered the realm
of action beneath him, cultivating
Anakin Skywalker
With no father figure in his life, Anakin Skywalker
Sith underlings for such purposes. He was easily captivated by the friendly, informal
exploited no individual more effectively tutelage of Chancellor Palpatine, who gradually
than Darth Maul. For Sidious, Maul was drew the troubled Padawan away from his
a blunt instrument, whose interest in allegiance to the ways of the Jedi. Without the vital
Sith knowledge was restricted to those grounding that other Jedi took for granted, Anakin
insights that made him more physically was left bewildered by their rules and his own
powerful and invincible in combat. emotional impulses, which Palpatine exploited.

PATHS OF DESTINY
Rey
The young scavenger Rey
appeared on the galactic
scene as an unprecedented
Force prodigy, astonishingly
Luke Skywalker capable of lightsaber
Yoda’s decision to train Luke Skywalker was mastery and other
fraught with peril, justified only by the extreme advanced abilities even
circumstances enveloping the galaxy. Luke was without any experience
far older than Anakin had been when he was or training. Awakening
accepted as a Padawan, and it had cost the to her potential as heir to
galaxy dearly, so Yoda’s willingness to accept tremendous unexplained
Luke was extraordinarily brave—and deeply power, and desperate for
insighful. The last Padawan of the great guidance to define her own
Yoda became one of the purest and identity, Rey sought out the
greatest the Jedi Order ever knew. legendary Luke Skywalker
as a mentor. Despite
Skywalker’s embittered
rejection of the Jedi ways,
he eventually agreed to
teach her three lessons, and
Qui-Gon Jinn in the process learned a few
The prophecy that a “Chosen home truths about himself.
One” would bring “balance
to the Force” made a lasting
impression on Jedi Knight Qui-Gon
Jinn, and when the Republic began
to falter, the headstrong Jinn became
firmly convinced that the time of the
prophecy had come.
Jinn persuaded the Jedi Council
to set aside their age restrictions and
allow him to train Anakin Skywalker, in
the hope that in him they had found
a solution to the galaxy’s intractable Ben Solo /
problems. Trained by Dooku, with
whom he shared several personality
Kylo Ren
The wildly violent and
traits, Jinn’s natural defiance and chaotic Kylo Ren was
rebellious individualism went largely governed by no principles
overlooked by the Council, and the but the pursuit of power
results were incalculably catastrophic. and the worship of self.
Loyal to nothing and no
one, Ren murdered his
own father even as he
would go on to murder
his master, Snoke. The
product of a deeply
corrupt age, Ren acceded
by his bloody acts to
Supreme Leadership.
His experience of
a Force-bond with Rey
made him seek her as an
ally, offering to help her
find her full potential—an
offer she recognized as
leading to a dark path.
Supreme
Leader Snoke
A great master of the dark side of
the Force, Snoke apparently had
no mentor to reveal the ancient
teachings and secret insights
of the Sith. With totalitarian
Obi-Wan Kenobi authority and unprecedented
The wise and cautious Obi-Wan Kenobi recognized Anakin military might at his command,
Skywalker’s dangerous potential from the beginning, but inherited his only vulnerability was his
the responsibility of training the boy upon the death of Qui-Gon obsession with the galaxy’s few
Jinn. They became friends and brothers during the Clone Wars, and remaining Force adepts. Fearing
Kenobi took personal responsibility for not recognizing Anakin’s Luke Skywalker and fiendishly
fall to the dark side sooner. Years later, Kenobi imparted a powerful manipulating Rey, Snoke
centering influence on a new student, Luke Skywalker, who in turn compassed his own doom by
never wavered from his commitment to the light side of the Force. cultivating Kylo Ren.

PATHS OF DESTINY
BEARING WITNESS
The Story of Two Droids and a Galaxy
Star Wars creator George Lucas envisioned C-3PO and Akira Kurosawa’s medieval Japanese adventure film, The
R2-D2 as a connecting thread running through the Skywalker Hidden Fortress (1958). Lucas liked the irony of the humble
saga. The two were inspired in part by the pair of complaining characters being the only ones who were in a position to
servants who bumble their way through Japanese director witness the entire story.
R2-D2
C-3PO R2-D2 racked up a lot of mileage
in the Skywalker saga, but four
Protocol droid C-3PO served
major periods in the droid’s
high-level political leaders and
eventful service life can be
found himself at the center of
distinguished by his alignments
galactic affairs, but his origins
to his principal masters.
could not have been humbler.
1. The
1. Reanimated Astromech
Posted aboard Queen
Assembled from spare parts Padmé Amidala’s Royal
scavenged from the scrapyard Starship, R2 became a
of junk dealer Watto, Anakin faithful and useful member
Skywalker reconstructed of her entourage, continuing
C-3PO as a companion and to serve Padmé when she
helper for his mother, Shmi. became a Republic Senator.
2. Into Battle
2. The Moisture Farm After helping Anakin Skywalker
pilot a starfighter during the
After Anakin left Tatooine to train as a
Jedi, C-3PO remained with Shmi. When Battle of Naboo, the Jedi Padawan
she married Cliegg Lars, the droid labored became the astromech’s sometimes
on his moisture farm, tending vaporators. master during the Clone Wars,
It was during this period that C-3PO was although R2’s primary allegiance
fitted with secondhand plating. remained with Padmé.
3. Serving the Senator 3. A New Mission

Anakin inherited C-3PO following his mother’s Upon Padmé’s tragic death, R2-D2 was
death, and the droid was assigned to serve his inherited by her infant daughter Leia
secret wife, Padmé, during the Clone Wars. Organa, and posted to the service of the
C-3PO was fitted with polished golden plating Royal House of Alderaan. Leia trusted the
more appropriate for his role as a senator’s doughty droid to deliver her desperate plea
protocol droid. In this new role, the droid for help to Obi-Wan Kenobi on Tatooine.
witnessed the political schisms at the heart
of the Republic.
4. Luke Skywalker
4. Rebellion and Resistance Luke Skywalker became R2-D2’s master
after the droid was legally sold to his
C-3PO entered the diplomatic service of Senator Bail
Organa following the death of Padmé and became the family by Jawas. The droid joined Luke on
official counterpart of R2-D2 aboard Leia Organa’s ship, the numerous adventures until the Jedi went
Tantive IV. He followed R2-D2 on the astromech’s quest to into self-imposed exile on Ahch-To. R2-D2
find Obi-Wan Kenobi, when they both became the property went into hibernation mode until being
of Luke Skywalker. After Skywalker disappeared years later, reunited with his counterpart C-3PO, and
C-3PO continued to be a loyal servant to General Organa, former masters Leia and Luke, as the First
considering her—along with cohorts Chewbacca, BB-8, Rey, Order gained dominance in the galaxy.
Finn, Poe, and of course R2-D2—to be his friends.

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Carano
The Dune C
(That’s “C” for Cara)
Tough, brave, and resourceful characters defending

freedom and fighting the good fight have always
been central to the Star Wars mythos. But what of
those women who exist in the shadows of the galaxy
far, far away, who must survive in the lawless orbit
of crime lords, crooks, and bounty hunters?
Can’t they be heroes too?
As The Mandalorian’s no-nonsense Cara Dune, actor

Gina Carano introduces a new and intriguing character
to the Star Wars pantheon of characters.
INTERVIEW: GINA CARANO
ormer mixed That must have been the definition 01

martial artist of a goosebumps moment?
F Gina Carano
exudes the
enthusiasm of
I’ve had a couple of moments in
my career where I’ve been blessed
enough to have that feeling that
“I was
wondering
someone who
is grateful to be welcomed into
this could be a game changer, you
know? And that was definitely
who I was
a world that is likely to change one of those moments. I think my going to be,
her life. For Carano, playing Cara adrenaline shot through the roof.
Dune in The Mandalorian marks He probably kept on talking and thinking, ‘Are
her transition from struggling
actor to emerging star, and she
trying to explain stuff, but my mind
had switched to autopilot. (Laughs)
they going
can’t wait for fans to discover the to put me on
secrets she’s been keeping about
the live-action Star Wars TV show.
How much did Jon Favreau reveal
to you in that meeting? some stilts
Star Wars Insider: What was it
Jon showed me all the concept
art, and then he brought over
and make me
like spending many months this concept of a female character the female
workin in complete secrecy on
The Mandalorian?
in armor, and asked me what I
thought of it. I said, “That’s badass.
Chewbacca?’”
Gina Carano: It was really That’s really cool.” Then he told
fascinating, the secrecy part of me, “That’s your character.” It did
it. It’s a good reminder of how look like me, but I hadn’t wanted to
important Star Wars is to so many. make any assumptions. Plus, I don’t
It’s such a powerful thing. To be think I was firing on all cylinders
a part of it all just gives me chills. at that point. Jon told me that they
hadn’t interviewed anybody else
How did the role first come to for it, and that I was the first actor
you? Was it a standard audition? they’d met with.
I’ve been working in the indie film
world for a while now, and it can That revelation must have been
be tough out there as an artist. overwhelming, considering that
My agent at the time called me, in a Star Wars project, you could
and he said to me, “Hey, a phone be playing anything?
call just came in from a casting Yes! I was wondering who I was
agent, and they said Jon Favreau going to be, thinking, “Are they
wants to meet you.” And I was like, going to put me on some stilts and
“Did I hear that right?” I’ve been make me the female Chewbacca?”
a fan of his since I was a little girl, (Laughs). I thought they were just
after watching Swingers (1996), going to cover me with a mask,
to the point of telling myself as a which, by the way, I totally would
teenager, “I’m going to meet that have done as well. But then here
man one day.” For me, this was a I am. I can see my character. She
big deal. So, I asked my agent, “Do doesn’t have a mask on. She’s
you know what it’s about?” And he herself, but she is wearing this
had no clue. He didn’t know! cool armor.
So, when I met Jon, he asked me,
“You know why you’re here?” I said, Once you were onboard, what did
“No. It’s just such an honor to meet you do to prepare for the part?
you.” That’s when he told me, “Well, I feel like I had so much catching
you’re here for a Star Wars project.” up to do. When you become
involved in Star Wars, you form
a different relationship with Star
“Star Wars is Wars, so you go back and you pay
attention. And, I tell you, watching
such a powerful the original movies again from the
thing. It stands beginning to the end, I was like,
“Oh my God, this is why people are
on its own.” obsessed!” I hadn’t paid attention

PROFILE
GINA CARANO
Born in Dallas,
Texas in 1982, Gina
Carano’s impressive
sports career began
in high school,
where she excelled
in girl’s basketball,
volleyball, and
softball. After
majoring in
psychology at
college, she became
an accomplished
competitor in Muay
Thai (Thai boxing).
This led to a career
in mixed-martial
arts (MMA), which
she retired from
in 2009 to pursue
a career in acting.
Director Steven
Soderbergh cast
her in the lead role
in Haywire (2011),
starring alongside
Michael Fassbender,
Ewan McGregor, and
Michael Douglas.
Roles on television
and in other
blockbuster action
films followed,
including Fast &
Furious 6 (2013), and
Deadpool (2016).
02
01 Former rebel
shock trooper
Cara Dune
(Gina Carano) is
always ready for
a fight in The
Mandolorian.
02 Gina Carano
with co-stars
Pedro Pascal
and Carl
Weathers
on stage at
Star Wars
Celebration
2019.

03
WHO IS CARA
DUNE?
Played by Gina Carano, Dune is
a former Rebel Alliance shock
trooper-turned-mercenary. In the
aftermath of the Empire’s fall,
she now dusts it up with bounty
hunters and other mercenaries
on the outer rim of the galaxy.
Tough, savvy, and independent,
Dune’s path intersects with a
bounty hunter known only as
the Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal),
and their adventures intertwine.
03 Gina Carano
as Cara Dune.
04 Cara Dune
(Carano)
wields her
signature
blaster.
before. I was in tears, thinking “I 04

cannot believe this.”
And when I got the script… I’ve
really been struggling trying to
make acting my career, and I’ll be
honest, it hasn’t been easy. So, to be
given this opportunity, surrounded
by so much talent across the board,
it’s been a dream come true. I am so
incredibly grateful.
What was it like working with

Favreau, after being a fan of his
for so many years?
I remember thinking how much I
admired this man. And at the same
time, how comfortable and warm
he was to be around. I think he’s an
emotional genius and he’s brought
in an incredible team. Even though
there were different directors on
several episodes, Jon would still
come in in the morning, and he
would sit down with the actors and
we’d go over the scene. Then he
would take that to the next level
and talk it out through everybody
there. He blows my mind. He’s so
caring, and at the same time, when
you’re sitting next to him and he’s
eating a bowl of rice, you realize,
“Hey, he’s just a regular guy.”
How was it working with

director/executive producer,
Dave Filoni?
Dave is pretty cool. He’s so relaxed.
It wasn’t even until halfway The series looks amazing, with environments, keeping it current.
through the shoot that I realized the scale of the Star Wars films. Somehow, they were able to protect
who Dave Filoni really is and his Had you worked on anything like all of that through their own passion
incredible contribution to Star Wars. that before? for the saga. They’re very intuitive.
The passion that he has put into The show looks so amazing because They’re delivering something that,
Star Wars for all of these years is everyone who is working on it is I think, any genuine Star Wars fan
completely amazing. so committed. Even on the longest is going to absolutely adore.
days, the whole crew would say,
“But we’re working on Star Wars! Are you ready for what being a
“The commitment We don’t really have that much

to complain about.” (Laughs) I’ve
part of the Star Wars family is
going to bring to your life?
shown by everyone been in indie-land, and it has been
hard, so I’m happy to say, “I’ll stay
I’m grateful, I am eager, and I am
excited to be where I’m at. I put
on this project has all day—all day. I’ll just live in this my nose down and I’ll work harder
helped capture the studio if it’s needed.”
I feel like the commitment shown
than anyone. I just want to live
an honest, passionate life. I don’t
feeling of the original by everyone n this project has helped want to do stuff I don’t want to do.
capture the feeling of the original Finally, this job came to me, and it
Star Wars movies, Star Wars movies, from the characters was so refreshing when I showed
from the characters to all the quirkiness, Dave and Jon
have taken all those things and put
up to set. Everything was bigger
and better than I could’ve ever
to all the quirkiness.” them into a new story, and in new possibly imagined.

Weathers
Familiar to audiences around the world for
playing tough-guy roles, Carl Weathers joins the
Star Wars galaxy as Greef Carga in Lucasfilm’s new
Disney+ series, The Mandalorian. And as far as his
grandchildren are concerned, it’s the coolest thing
he’s ever done.
INTERVIEW: CARL WEATHERS
01
hen it was television work, which began
announced that in the 1970s with appearances
W respected actor
Carl Weathers
was joining the
in Starsky and Hutch, The Six
Million Dollar Man, and Kung
Fu. In the wake of those iconic
cast of the first shows, Weathers is now taking
PROFILE
CARL WEATHERS
ever Disney+ live-action Star on the mantle of Greef Carga,
Destined for a
Wars television series, the “must leader of a bounty hunters’ career in sport from
watch” factor of the show was guild, in The Mandalorian. an early age, Carl
upped tenfold. Across his four- As a person negotiating Weathers won an
athletic scholarship
decade movie career, Weathers clandestine missions in a world at the prestigious
has become one of cinema’s most broken by the war between the St. Augustine High
School when he was
recognizable faces, bringing to Rebellion and the Empire, Carga in eighth grade. A
life a host of iconic characters is the personification of how natural sportsman,
such as Apollo Creed in the complicated it is to survive in the at high school he
boxed, wrestled,
Rocky films, Colonel Dillon in parts of the galaxy where picking a played soccer, and
Predator (1987), the eponymous side—good or evil—is a luxury. learned judo, among
lead in Action Jackson (1988), It’s also a role that Weathers never other disciplines, but
eventually focused
and more recently voicing expected to come his way, although on football while at
Combat Carl in Toy Story it looks like the 71-year-old former college, later playing
professionally from
4 (2019). That’s without professional football player has yet 1970 to 1974.
mentioning his laundry list of another unforgettable character to His acting career
add to his impressive resumé. began in 1973 with
various bit parts on
television and in
Star Wars Insider: You’ve starred movies before his
“I don’t in many famous film franchises
throughout your career, but
career took off in the
original Rocky (1976),
in which he starred
remember ever you’ve never been in anything alongside writer/
director Sylvester
approaching a related to Star Wars. Was the
saga on your acting bucket list?
Stallone as the
eponymous boxer’s
character that Carl Weathers: Not on a bucket list, rival, Apollo Creed.
no. Of course, I knew of the Star
I’ve played as Wars galaxy—it’s not even a galaxy,
being a good guy it’s so much bigger—and I know so
many people who are fans, but it
or a bad guy.” wasn’t on my radar particularly.
02
01 Carl Weathers
plays Greef
Carga, leader
of a bounty
hunter guild.
02 The
Mandalorian
(Predro Pascal)
at the controls
of his ship, the
Razorcrest.

“When you work

on something that
is unlike anything
you’ve ever done
before, there’s so
much opportunity
to learn.”
So how was it that you became a he sent me a script, which he’d also that’s one of the most important
part of The Mandalorian? written, and I’m sure he mentioned things. You not only get a chance
The way this all came about in the email who the character to play in a sandbox with people
was that I know Jon Favreau was. After I read it, taking the part that you really want to play with,
through the Directors Guild of was a no brainer. I thought, “Wow, but also there’s a lot to learn from
America (DGA). I’m also a DGA man, this is really good!” I liked people of great talent. That whole
member, and I’ve been a very the character, and I liked the story, combination was super enticing.
active participant for a number and I liked the world. And then, of
of years now. Jon is also an active course, on top of all that it’s Star So, Carga is the leader of a bounty
member, so over time we’d made a Wars. It’s one of those offers you hunter guild, and you connected
connection there. He approached can’t refuse (Laughs). with Jon through the director’s
me with his idea for the show. guild. There’s some synergy there!
Was the prospect of working with I hadn’t thought of that one,
Did he immediately pitch the Jon Favreau also a big sell for you? necessarily! (Laughs)
character of Greef Carga to you, To get to work with Jon, I thought,
or was it more a case of showing “That’s a great one. I’d love that!” Anyone who represents bounty
you the script? Good people are always the first hunters is likely to have an
Boy, I don’t really remember consideration. To work with really ambiguous moral compass. Is
exactly what the sequence of events talented people is, I think, for all that how you approached Carga?
was. But I know that, at first, he of us who are professionals—no I don’t remember ever approaching
just talked about the project. Then matter what industry you’re in— a character that I’ve played as

03
being a good guy or a bad guy. My something happens that dials them time you read the script through to
approach has always been that a different way, which is very much going into wardrobe and makeup
this is their story, and if it’s their like life. and hair or dealing with the sets.
story, how does this character With Greef Craga, there are times It’s all just so spectacular that you
work his way through his world to when he is tested. And what’s most can’t help but submerge yourself
basically get what he’s after? When fascinating about him is that I, the into that world. This show is really
characters, particularly in cinema, actor, get a chance to delve into why phenomenal. I mean, when you
are after whatever they’re after, he decides to go one way or another. see it, and all of the talent that’s
sometimes they’ve been “ruled” I get to see how far I can take him, involved and how it all comes into
out. So, they’ll break those rules, while staying in the realms of reality being, with all the multifaceted
or sometimes just bend them, to within the context of the piece. areas of creating something of this
achieve what it is they want to size, you just think, “Wow, am I
achieve. Those characters are far You’ve been on a lot of sets lucky or what?”
more interesting because they may during your career. What stood
be headed down the wrong path, out about this production? As more of a casual Star Wars
then something occurs to them, or What this team provides is such fan, was it intimidating entering
dynamic professionalism from each a project with so much history
area. Whether it’s wardrobe or set and detail surrounding it?
“Working in scenes design, or the effects aspect of it.
And then there are the directors.
For me, it was a joy, because there’s
something about learning, and
with Werner Herzog, We have Dave Filoni, who has constantly being open to learning,
been with Lucasfilm forever, and that provides such enjoyment in the
I must tell you, are who knows that brand, and that job. When you work on something
some of the highlights galaxy, as well as anyone. There’s
just such an array of professionals
that is unlike anything you’ve
ever done before, there’s so much
of my career.” that the tone is set, from the first opportunity to learn, and so much

opportunity to experiment, 03 Carl Weathers

as Greef Carga.
that you inhabit the set and
the story in a different sort 04 Greef Carga,
of way. It’s been an awesome armed and
dangerous.
experience, really. In its own
strange way, it reminds me 05 For Weathers,
of the feeling that I had in working with
actor Werner
Rocky, or the feeling that I Herzog on The
had in Predator, because those Mandalorian
was a career
worlds were so new in their
highlight.
own ways. All of the talent was
so spectacular that you had
an opportunity to walk through
something unlike anything you’ve
walked through before. And so, for
me, The Mandalorian project has
been very much the same.
Director Dave Filoni is something

of a walking repository of Star
Wars knowledge. Did you find 05
yourself picking his brain to help
you navigate that world?
Dave is truly an encyclopedia of
all things Star Wars. It’s been really should be. It gave us a wealth of
wonderful to be around him, and knowledge to draw from.
to ask questions of him because
you get so much background. The series has an incredible
Sometimes, when you don’t have cast. Was there a co-star you
background and you’re working had particular fun with?
in a vacuum of sorts, it’s a little Working in scenes with Werner
tougher to fill out the space as an Herzog, I must tell you, are some
actor. If you have background, you of the highlights of my career. His
have context. If you know nuggets presence and his commitment
about how this relates to past Star to the role, and to every scene,
Wars stories, and what this means and to getting it right was just
in relation to that past, then you phenomenal. What an absolute
have some chance of utilizing it joy! I never could have imagined
in the present. Dave is a wealth that would happen in that capacity,
of information and a wealth of actor to actor. But I’m telling you,
nuance that otherwise I wouldn’t it was truly one of the highlights of
have, so it’s really been a joy to my career. He’s stunningly chilling
be around him. I continue to ask in that role, in what he does and
questions about things, you know? the way in which he does it. And
It’s just great. of course, that voice. I’m really into
And Jon was always there on set. voices, and his is just spectacular.
You had the guy who wrote all of
these scripts, so what you had was You’re a grandfather, and your
the benefit of his vision translated grandchildren love Star Wars. Has
through the vision of the director taking the role of Greef Carga
of the episode. In my mind, Jon’s upped your cool factor to new
an invaluable talent and somebody heights with them?
I really, really admire. As a director, I think my cool factor has gone
as a creator, as a producer, he’s up a couple of notches, for sure,
a phenomenon, he really is. In because that was the operative
conjunction with Dave Filoni, what word when I told them: Cool.
we also had were two guides who They’re really excited about seeing
04 know the franchise really well and it, and now I’m a lot cooler than I
had a clear idea of what this thing used to be (Laughs).

THE
SKYWALKER
SAGA:
GALACTIC
SURVEY
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
Your Favorite Moments Revealed

your most momentous
On May 4, 1977, a story set in a galaxy far, far away began to

unfold. Spanning more than four decades, it has inspired legions of
star wars moments
fans around the world. Audiences have thrilled to the adventures

of Luke Skywalker and his sister Leia Organa, worried about Anakin
Skywalker’s life choices, and witnessed the pain of his doomed and
self-destructive love for the Skywalker twin’s mother, Padmé. As for
Leia’s son—boy, that kid has some issues!
This tempestuous family saga, played out across the backdrop of a

galaxy in turmoil, has captured the hearts of generations—and to
commemorate its finale Star Wars Insider asked our readers to vote
on the defining moments of this awe-inspiring story. With those votes
counted, calculated, and quantified, we’re delighted to present this
snapshot of opinion on the highlights of the epic Skywalker saga.

FATH ER AN D SO N
Anakin Skywalker/
Darth Vader
“No, I am your Father.”
Darth Vader’s shattering revelation of his connection to Luke ALMOST THERE
Skywalker in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is often Polling 26% of the
ranked as one of the most memorable scenes in cinema history votes, Vader’s last
by cinemagoers. It comes as no surprise to confirm that Star words—“Tell your
Wars Insider readers feel the same way. Most of you, 46% to be sister, you were
exact, cited this pivotal scene as being the defining moment for right,”—have a power
the character who had once been Anakin Skywalker. all of their own.
For fans who lived the movies in release order rather than Luke’s belief that
episodically, it is always tempting to view the game-changing there was still good
scene solely from Luke’s perspective—battered and bruised in his father was
from his duel with Vader, our hero is at his lowest ebb, only to proven well-founded
discover that everything he has been led to believe has been in Star Wars: Return
based on a lie. But we can also see it through Vader’s eyes, of the Jedi (1983),
thanks to our understanding of Anakin Skywalker from the when Vader defies
prequel trilogy. For the Sith Lord, the truth is nothing but a his Emperor and
means to an end, a cold attempt to turn a potentially powerful saves his son. Their
asset to the dark side of the Force. What it reveals to us is the reconciliation is one
absence of love and compassion in Vader, of anything surviving of the saga’s most
of the Anakin that we knew, and the terrible corruption of the emotional exchanges.
hopeful boy we first met as a slave in Mos Espa. An honorable
mention goes to the
moment of Anakin’s
fall, when he gives
himself and his Most
destiny to the dark Momentous
side in Star Wars: Moments
Revenge of the Sith Matt Mendes,
New Jersey,
(2005), having stood U.S.A.
by as Darth Sidious “The biggest moment for me was
murdered Jedi Master when Anakin Skywalker appeared
Mace Windu. Of the alongside Yoda and Ben as a Force
spirit at the end of Return of the
votes cast, 10% of Jedi. I was fifteen, and it was the
you rated “I will do first time a moment in a movie had
whatever you ask,” truly moved me. ‘Wow,’ I thought.
‘Redemption and forgiveness!’
as Anakin Skywalker’s
Without exaggeration, that brief
defining moment. visual permanently altered my
outlook on life.”

MOTHER AND
DAUGHTER
Padmé
Amidala
As we learned in Revenge of the Sith, the
transition between the Old Republic and the
Galactic Empire was not forged on the battlefield
Luke Skywalker
but in the rarified atmosphere of the Senate, to
the thunderous applause of representatives from
a thousand worlds. Senator Padmé Amidala was
“I’m a Jedi, like there to bear witness to Palpatine’s declaration,

to which she could only reflect with remorse, “So
my father before me.” this is how liberty dies.”

This moment, which secured 52% of
reader votes as Padmé’s defining scene, is a
Drawing a whopping 63% of ALMOST THERE painful watch, not least because everything
votes in this category, Luke It’s surely no the senator has fought for is being swept away
Skywalker’s defiance in the face of coincidence that 15% before her very eyes. Her realization that it is
the Emperor in Return of the Jedi is of readers considered now impossible for her to change things is
arguably the most powerful moment a similar moment in heartbreaking enough, but it’s easy to imagine
in the entre saga, as far from Star Wars: The Last that she holds herself partly responsible for the
Anakin’s abject surrender to the dark Jedi (2017) to be fate of the galaxy. After all, it was she who tabled
side as you can possibly imagine. worthy of their vote. the motion of no confidence in Chancellor
Luke casts aside his lightsaber, On the salt flats of Valorum that resulted in Palpatine’s ascension
standing alone and defenseless Crait, Luke Skywalker to the role, and ultimately his self-appointed
against the most evil being in the bests Kylo Ren, having elevation to Emperor. Unfortunately for Padmé,
galaxy, and affirms his belief in tricked the newly she would not have time to ruminate on such
the light. It is brave, selfless, and anointed Supreme matters for long.
wonderful—and so Luke Skywalker. Leader by dueling
Looking a little deeper, however, with him by way of ALMOST THERE
Luke’s daring move serves another Force projection from Things soon go from bad to worse for Padmé
purpose, attempting the same trick distant Ahch-To. Ren when the choices her husband has made turn the
that Vader employed during their is understandably one person she truly relies on into a monster. Her
encounter on Cloud City—but beside himself, if desperate plea to Anakin on Mustafar (“You’re a
whereas the Sith Lord had tempted not actually beside good person. Don’t do this.”) took third place in
Luke with the prospect of ultimate Luke, who resolutely our poll, but let’s leave Padmé’s story on a more
power, Luke’s actions are designed informs him, “I will positive note when, as Queen of the Naboo, she
to appeal to the Anakin of old, the not be the last Jedi,” was able to make a difference. Her rousing appeal
good within, buried beneath the before fading from to Boss Nass, asking the Gungans to join forces
armor and all-consuming hatred of view enigmatically. with her people in resisting the Trade Federation
Darth Vader, reminding him that It’s another trademark invasion, garnered 20% of your votes, and second
real power lies in hope and love. Skywalker zinger. place in this section of the survey.
Coming a close
third, with 10% of the
Most vote, is the moment
Momentous Luke takes heed of Ben
Moments Kenobi’s advice (“Let
Michael Oszust,
Michigan, U.S.A. go, Luke!”) and turns
“My favorite scenes in the
off his X-wing fighter’s
Skywalker saga are at Jabba the targeting computer,
Hutt’s Palace and on his sail barge. placing his trust in
Even when I was a kid watching
the Force during his
Return of the Jedi, I thought it
would be so cool to hang out at Death Star trench run
Jabba’s Palace.” in Star Wars: A New
Hope (1977).

THE
SKYWALKER
SAGA:
GALACTIC
SURVEY
Leia Organa
“Into the garbage Most Momentous Moments
Paul A. Viebranz, U.S.A.
chute, flyboy.” “In The Last Jedi, Luke truly upholds the
tenets of the Jedi. Without attack, without
aggression, he employs his knowledge of and
power in the Force in a breathtaking display of
Leia’s winning moment, collecting 38% of reader votes, expertise, creativity, and control, saving the Resistance and
may on the face of it seem like a throwaway line of dialogue. the Jedi Order in one selfless, non-violent act of sacrifice.”
However, the scene it represents is one that perfectly defines
her character: brave, resourceful, smart, and unwilling to put
up with nonsense from anyone—especially a bunch of hapless
rescuers without an actual escape plan.
Released from her cell by a complete stranger in ill-fitting
stormtrooper armor, Leia quickly takes control of the situation,
and no doubt gets the measure of Han Solo and “walking
carpet” Chewbacca in less time than it takes her to recognize
the immediate danger they’ve put her in. No damsel in distress,
Leia’s lateral thinking saves her would-be saviors, even if they
end up dunked in trash a few seconds later. Dare we also
suggest that, as first dates go, Leia and Han’s “when I met
your mother” moment pretty much sums up their entire
future relationship.
ALMOST THERE
The numbers were so close for second place in this category
that we’ve bent our own rules and allowed Leia two equally
defining moments, taking joint silver medal position with 16%
of the vote apiece. And who could really choose between the
rebellious contempt Leia displays for Grand Moff Tarkin in A
New Hope (“I recognized your foul stench when I was brought
on board.”), and her unexpected declaration of love for Han
Solo in the carbon freezing chamber of Cloud City?
General Leia had many fine moments in The Last Jedi, but
her assurance to Rey on the Millennium Falcon that, “We have
everything we need,” is more evidence of her resilience and
eternal hope, scoring third place with 11% of your votes.
THE FALLEN SON

AND A
FORGOTTEN CHILD
Kylo Ren/Ben Solo

“I will finish
what you started.”
Linking the sequel trilogy neatly with the
original, Kylo Ren’s conversation with the
twisted mask of his grandfather, Darth Vader, in
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) was your
choice for ultimate Kylo Ren moment, with 42%
of votes cast. If you’ve already seen The Rise of
Skywalker before reading this, then you may well
know exactly what it was he set out to finish, but
back in 2015 it was all to play for—all we can ALMOST THERE
confirm here, for the sake of avoiding spoilers,
is that it wasn’t his lunch.
Rey Grabbing 18%
of votes, Rey
In The Force Awakens, it’s clear that Kylo Ren summoning Luke
has a conflicted soul, determined to be one thing “Don’t do this.” Skywalker’s lightsaber
but unable to fully resist the pull of another. Is to her hand while
this a fight between his light and dark sides, or Having already shown that she facing Kylo Ren on
between the opposing facets of his lineage as could defend herself from Kylo Starkiller base—
the son of rebel heroes and the grandson of the Ren’s mind-probing powers in having previously
Empire’s most fearsome enforcer? Of all the crises The Force Awakens, Rey is equally refused to take it on
of the Skywalker saga, that of Kylo Ren versus Ben capable of parrying his mind-games Takodana—was your
Solo is the most existential. in The Last Jedi. Standing amid the second choice for her
carnage of their battle with Snoke’s defining moment. In
ALMOST THERE Praetorian Guard, Kylo is even terms of the classic
The Last Jedi supplied our runners-up for the more set on his chosen path, much hero’s journey arc, it’s
most defining Kylo Ren moment, although the to Rey’s horror and regret. Begging the point at which
events of The Rise of Skywalker could send them him, “Don’t do this,” her tears she accepts the call to
tumbling in your estimation. Gaining 24% of your show that she recognizes her cause action and truly takes
votes, Kylo’s cunning turn of a lightsaber saw him is lost as he first tempts her to join her first step on the
fool Supreme Leader Snoke and strike the vile First him in ruling the galaxy, and then path to learning the
Order villain down. Or rather, in half. invokes the truth that her parents ways of the Force.
Proving once again that he’s not a man to be were nothing more than filthy Of course, no
trusted (just ask his old boss, except, well…), Kylo junk traders who didn’t care about path is entirely clear
Ren’s insistence that Rey came “from nothing. her. Much as Darth Vader tried to of obstructions,
You’re nothing,” was another cruel dig designed manipulate Luke’s emotions on although Rey couldn’t
to break her, scoring 6% of your votes. What a Bespin, Ren offers Rey something have imagined her
nasty piece of work. he believes she lacks—someone biggest obstacle would
who cares about her. But Rey has be a disillusioned
found her true family in Finn and Luke Skywalker.
Leia, in BB-8, Chewbacca, and the Taking third place
Resistance, and she makes a choice in this category was
of her own, turning decisively Rey’s admission to
towards the light. Just over a third Kylo Ren, during
of you chose this as Rey’s moment. their Force-connected
fireside chat in The
Last Jedi, that the
answers she’d sought
on Ahch-To were not
to be found there.
AND THE WINNERS ARE... THE
SKYWALKER
SAGA:
GALACTIC
SURVEY
FRIENDS, FOES,
AND FIGHTS
Double Acts
Han Solo and Chewbacca
There were only ever two teams realistically in the
running for this category, which boiled down to whether
you prefer your heroes to be flesh and blood or buckets of
bolts. Ultimately, the win went to pair of galactic reprobates
from Corellia and Kashyyyk, with Han Solo and his Wookiee
Most Villainous
first mate Chewbacca scoring 51% of your votes. That’s the Sheev Palpatine
kind of deal that could really save their necks! and Darth Vader
Taking second place as your favorite Star Wars double act
were R2-D2 and C-3PO, whose odds of winning we wouldn’t With each taking a 42% share of your votes,
dream of telling you (but they got 31% of your votes). who are we to argue that both Sith Lords don’t
deserve equal billing as the Skywalker saga’s most
villainous bad guys?! Yes, Vader turned out okay
in the end, but try telling that to Admirals Motti,
Ozzel, and anyone else who crossed him along the
way. And as for the former senator from Naboo,
Palpatine is the irredeemable rotter’s rotter.
Meanwhile, Kylo Ren would no-doubt be
more than happy to bask in the shadow of his
grandfather, in second place with 10% of the
popular (or should that be “unpopular”?) vote.
Scoring 5%, crime lord Jabba the Hutt was the
surprise third placer, stealing his position from
the likes of also-rans Boba Fett and Darth Maul.
Battle Stations
The three critical battles that
put the war into Star Wars:
1] The Battle
Most of Endor
Momentous Epic Duels Fought on three fronts, this high-
Moments The top three lightsaber duels
that had the most impact on stakes battle to destroy the second
Lisa Marie.
U.S.A. the Skywalker saga: Death Star and bring down the
“The Battle of Yavin. It Empire polled more than half the
really set the standard. It 1] Anakin vs. Obi-Wan votes cast, making it our defining
has amazing music, and the tension clash of the Skywalker saga.
as Han and Luke both fulfil their on Mustafar
respective destinies is incredibly
well done. Honorable mention The marathon confrontation 2] The Battle of Hoth
goes to the Battle of Coruscant, as between the former friends and 3] The Battle of Yavin
that has my favorite opening music
comrades is both visceral and
from any of the movies. I’m finding
that in many ways I can’t separate heartbreaking, resonating with 42% of
some of these moments from their our readers as the duel to beat all duels.
musical cues.”
2] Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan vs. Darth
Maul on Naboo
3] Luke vs. Darth Vader on Bespin
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“We wanted to allow
the artists to take
creative liberties
in expressing their
personal take on the
Star Wars galaxy.”
Masahiro Miyazaki
01 The first release

in the Artist
Series was Rey,
Descendant of
Light, designed
by Kamome
Shirahama.
FROM ART TO ARTIFACT
From Art
To Artifact
With a new line of Artist Series Star Wars statues due
to ship in early 2020, Masahiro Miyazaki of
Kotobukiya and artist Takashi Okazaki reveal how
2D artwork is transformed into 3D masterpiece.
hen Star Wars these beloved characters with a sort

Insider last of anime or manga feel was born.”
W spoke to the
creative team
at Kotobukiya,
Once the project was underway,
Miyazaki-san started searching
for more artists to work with,
the Japanese and the team realized they could
model-making company was recreate the Star Wars characters
about to release the first of its in more styles specific to Japanese
ARTFX+ Bounty Hunter series, an art than only manga. Through a
ultra-realistic collection of the six collaborative effort with the Product
mercenaries hired by Darth Vader Development Manager at Lucasfilm,
to hunt down the occupants of Brian Merten, they worked towards
the Millennium Falcon in Star finding the best way to harness
Wars: The Empire Strikes Back each artist’s freedom to design while
(1980). Their latest range, the maintaining character integrity.
Artist Series, takes a different “We wanted to give the artists
approach, reinterpreting iconic some direction for designing their
characters from the movies as concepts, but our main guideline
finely crafted statues in a variety was that the artist would choose the
of artistic styles. characters they wanted to work on,
“We were looking to bring rather than Kotobukiya,” explains
something novel and exciting to Miyazaki-san. “The second was that
Star Wars product, and through they must be passionate about Star
our discussions with Lucasfilm Wars, of course. With these simple
we considered what Kotobukiya rules in place, we wanted to allow
uniquely can bring to fans,” says the artists to take creative liberties
Miyazaki-san about the new line. in expressing their personal take on
“From there, the idea to stylize the Star Wars galaxy.”

Descendant Of Light
The first artist to be brought on
board for the Artist Series was
Kamome Shirahama, a popular
manga artist in Japan who has also
made a name for herself by drawing
cover art for Marvel Comics that
has included several issues of Star
Wars: Doctor Aphra and issue #2
of the Star Wars: The Last Jedi
comic-book adaptation.
“I met Kamome Shirahama at
Tokyo Comic Con, and we bonded
over our shared interest in Star
Wars,” Miyazaki-san reveals. “I
felt she perfectly represented the
type of artist that I was looking
for in this new series. Her manga,
Atelier of Witch Hat, is a comic that
has been translated and released
worldwide, so she has the ability to
create characters and designs that
are unique to her style, yet can be
seen as a work of art by fans.”
The eventual outcome of this
initial meeting was the release of the
first two statues in the Artist Series
line-up: Rey, Descendant of Light,
and Kylo Ren Cloaked in Shadows.
But what was the process that took
place between these two points?
“We started things off with
a concept meeting where we
discussed which characters the
artist would be most interested
in drawing, and the themes that
the design might include. After
that had been decided, we began
to expand the initial concept into 02
a full work of art,” Miyazaki-san
explains. “That’s the part that takes
a long time. Each character has its
03
own particular concept and theme,
and we work with the artist and
Lucasfilm to develop a title that
best represents those themes.”
Armed with a fully realized
character drawing, the team at
Kotobukiya communicate with
Lucasfilm’s product development
team to refine each concept still
further, before a detailed sketch for
the eventual sculpt is undertaken.
It’s at this point that modern
technology and Kotobukiya’s
modelling expertise comes into play.
“It can take some time turning a
2D piece of art into a 3D version,”
says Miyazaki-san. “We mainly

FROM ART TO ARTIFACT
04
“Becoming
involved in a
project where I
get to represent
the Japanese Star
Wars community
is astonishing,
and a dream
come true.”
Takashi Okazaki
use 3D software sculpting 02 Takashi be seen as works of art that people depict the Tusken Raider from
Okazaki’s
techniques. First we create worldwide would want to collect.” Star Wars: A New Hope (1977).”
depiction of
3D data, based on the sketch a Tusken For his part, Okazaki-san is
provided to us by the artist, and Raider. Over To Okazaki proud to have been given the
that model is then printed using 03 Kamome The second artist designing statues opportunity to explore the Star
a hi-resolution 3D printer. We Shirahama’s for the Artist Series is Takashi Wars galaxy with his art.
then meticulously finetune the line art was Okazaki, who is best known for his “Becoming involved in a
transformed
sculpt by hand and add more into a 3D striking character designs in both project where I get to represent
delicate details to the statue.” sculpt. manga and animation. the Japanese Star Wars comm-
Once that sculpt has been “Okazaki-san is somebody I have unity is astonishing, and a dream
04 Shirahama’s
completed, a further round of Kylo Ren known for many years, and he’s a come true,” Okazaki-san says,
approval discussions takes place, concept art. huge Star Wars fan,” Miyazaki-san revealing that his dominant
with the 3D model undergoing 05 Artist Takashi enthuses. “When I asked him to memory from watching A New
further edits until it flawlessly Okazaki. participate in this series, he was Hope in the theater was the first
represents the image that the ecstatic about the opportunity, appearance of the Sand People.
artist set out to depict. “This statue and has applied his unique style to “I was four years old at the time,
series takes much more time than and was absolutely enthralled by
our others,” adds Miyazaki-san, “So, the Tusken Raiders. They are so
05
we really hope fans appreciate all mysterious and scary, yet cool
of the detailed planning that went all at the same time! The image
into it!” of them riding on a bantha left a
Of the many characters that lasting impression on me.”
have appeared in the original, The artist was determined that
prequel, and sequel trilogies, are his evocative design capture the
there any that lend themselves dangerous Tatooine native, and the
particularly to being depicted in atmosphere of the planet itself. “I
the Artist Series? wanted to depict this badass and
“The best part about this almost savage character that made
range is that it gives artists the me a fan of the Star Wars galaxy,”
opportunity to interpret characters he says. “I hope fans will almost be
from any of the Star Wars series, able to smell the world of Tatooine
be that the movies, television and in the way that the robe, hood, and
animated shows, or the comic flag flies and flutters. I want people
books and novels. By working with to feel like they are actually there
a broad range of artists, it opens a while staring at this statue.”
gateway for new fans to learn about
the movies. We strive not only to For the latest news on upcoming
offer statues that cater to Star Wars Kotobukiya releases, search for
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MR. AND MRS. DAPPER FETT

The steampunk cosplay story of a whirlwind Mandalorian romance
M
andalore may be known for felt that an in-costume ceremony costumes—made for San Diego
its warrior culture, but the would perfectly suit their nuptials. Comic-Con,” states Alex. “Again, we
planet’s infamous armor is a “The bridesmaids walked in with a mixed Star Wars with another
symbol of love for Alex and Meghan bouquet of flowers while my aesthetic that we really enjoy.” The
Vargas. Although both Star Wars groomsmen walked in with a Star couple’s laidback clothing poetically
fans prior to dating, the pair each Wars helmet,” recollects Alex. “And contrasts with the masked visages
took a renewed interest in cosplay we created a wedding helmet for of the notorious First Order leaders.
after their relationship began, and my wife.” Two friends from the 501st Alex is already a member of the
their first major build together was Legion wore scout trooper armor 501st Legion, and Meghan hopes to
centered on Mandalorians—with a and escorted Alex and Meghan join its ranks in the near future. “The
twist. “The Steampunk Mandalorians throughout the celebration. 501st does a lot of outreach, which
are our perfect combination of Star The newlyweds have since we’re looking forward to doing
Wars and the Victorian aesthetic,” continued to express their creativity together,” declare the couple. The
comments Alex, “and the costumes by reinterpreting Kylo Ren and two are also excited about
are uniquely ours.” Captain Phasma’s distinctive collaborating on a scout trooper
Affectionately referred to as “Mr. headgear as part of a recreational uniform for Meghan. “We enjoy the
and Mrs. Dapper Fett,” when the ensemble. “Tiki Captain Phasma and planning process, the build, and the
time came to tie the knot the pair Tiki Kylo Ren are our most recent time we spend together while we

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Jyn Erso’s journey
in Rogue One: A
Star Wars Story
(2016) so much
that he was
inspired to capture
the courageous
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Dan’s memorable
artwork.
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“We try to make them unique to us.
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02. “VAL” AND “MOLOCH” BY JORDI PARRIS
our personalities.” As their devotion
to one another and their passion for
To celebrate Solo: A Star Wars Story, Spanish fan artist Jordi Parris decided to
cosplay blossom in tandem, Meghan draw some of his favorite characters from the film, including Val and Moloch. Each
and Alex prove that Star Wars can image began with rough sketches, from which Jordi then selected his favorite ones
spark romance... even among to ink and color with markers. He scanned the illustrations and experimented with
Mandalorian warriors. different background mockups to complete his Solo series.

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essawankenobi’s passion for cosplay
stems from the amount of time it
allows her to spend with her mom, as
much as it does from her zeal for Star Wars.
While Luke Skywalker and Star Wars: Return
of the Jedi (1983) were her favorites growing
up, she was immediately drawn to Rey in The
Force Awakens. “I love how compassionate
she is and how intrinsically motivated she is
to do what is right, yet she’s fierce and
strong,” the fan explains.
As fate would have it, she had a chance to
SABERS IN SAN DIEGO
meet Mark Hamill while cosplaying as Rey, Friendships forged through lightsaber training
and came up with the brilliant idea of
S
recreating a behind-the-scenes photo of ince the age of six, lightsaber temple had more than 20 years
Daisy Ridley giving Hamill a piggyback ride, connoisseur Steve Kirk knew of sword-play experience, and the
just as Luke had carried Yoda during his that he needed to follow trio decided to create their own
training. “I don’t know what kind of gibberish the path of a Jedi. “I have always informal training group. While the
came out of my mouth,” Nessawankenobi associated myself with the light side initial meeting included only nine
says, “but somehow I managed to mumble of the Force,” the lifelong fan reveals. attendees, the fans who now
piggyback and he knew EXACTLY what to “Ironically, while many kids wanted regularly gather for a fun-filled
do. He took such care to get it right and I am to be Luke Skywalker, I was always a evening of sparring numbers in
just grinning at the camera like a big goof. He bigger fan of Obi-Wan Kenobi. excess of 30.
was so cool and kind,” adds the fan, whose Perhaps it was the mystery and the “I feel very proud of creating this
costuming adventures can be found on mysticism that surrounded him.” new family,” grins Kirk. “Star Wars
Instagram at @Nessawankenobi. The underlying message of hope has become, for me, like the Force;
that permeated the original Star ever present in all things, and the
01
Wars trilogy particularly resonated story of hope—the foundation of the
with the San Diegian, and as an adult, franchise—keeps me going every
Kirk has immersed himself deeper day.” The bonds formed are dear to
in Jedi mythology by studying its the saber enthusiast, but there’s one
lightsaber techniques. “I had toys thing that he truly relishes. “I greatly
and props, but you couldn’t do much appreciate that the TSA have a
with them besides swing them page on their website talking about
around,” he says. “The fandom how lightsabers are allowed to
was strong with me, and I wanted travel,” he laughs.
to learn to really duel with them.”
Kirk searched through various
online video tutorials for the right
master to acquaint him with the
basic forms of the fantasy weapon,
before connecting with one of his
friends who held the same interest
in saber sparring. The Force smiled
upon the duo when they met a
third kindred spirit during the
release of Star Wars: The Force
01 Mark Hamill, the actor known to many as Luke
Skywalker, recreates his viral piggyback picture Awakens (2015). The newest
with fan Nessawankenobi. member of their growing Jedi

WORLDWIDE
Photos by Shelby Kariya

Lisa elected to infuse her
BUILDING A BANTHA creation with terrestrial design

components, in addition to other
Honoring the elephant behind the iconic creature Star Wars elements. “I chose to
exaggerate the bantha’s facial
F
irst impressions last, and Star to craft a bantha costume in honor features, and in doing so I realized
Wars: A New Hope (1977) of the film’s unsung animal star. the similarities of aesthetics,
certainly made a lifelong A complex project that took symbolism, history and interplay
impact on artist, carpenter, and more than 250 hours to complete, with Chinese Lion Dancing,” she
cosplayer Lisa Mei Ling Fong. “As a the costume is an engineering reveals. “My Mardji the Bantha
little kid, the first images of A New marvel. “The bantha is mounted on a costume then became a puppet,
Hope that I could remember always rollator walker and built up with a and evolved into a hybrid bantha
mesmerized me,” proclaims Lisa. PVC pipe framing,” relates the and Chinese lion I nicknamed
“I could barely understand why creator. “Her head is chicken wire, “Banthalion” (BAN-THA-LEE-UN);
the Sand People hurt Luke, but I hardware cloth, tapered half-dome an homage to my own Chinese
was fascinated by the that huge, strips of foam, paper maché, kilz cultural heritage.”
horned animal they rode.” When primer, Montana ‘Sand’ spray paint, With her partner Adam and
the Oakland native discovered that highlights of various acrylic paint cousins, Shelby and Katrina, to assist
Mardji, the elephant inside the colors, plus different fabrics for skin her, Lisa debuted Mardji the Bantha
bantha costume, had been brought and fake fur.” A moveable mouth, at Star Wars Celebration Chicago,
in from the nearby California-based blinking eyes, and roll-out tongue where the costume was an absolute
Marine World Africa U.S.A, the round out the ensemble, allowing success. “We stopped repeatedly for
dedicated artist knew she wanted Lisa to interact with others. pictures, videos were taken, and I
felt a lot of joy from people’s
laughter when Mardji’s tongue rolled
out,” she smiles. A chance encounter
with a group of children and their
parents even presented her with an
opportunity for a brief lesson in
construction. “I showed a handful of
the kids how Mardji is mounted on a
rollator,” says the carpenter. “I loved
trying to answer so many of their
curious questions, and ended by
telling them, ‘Go build things!’”

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Rare images from the
Star Wars photo archives.

Adam Driver (Kylo
Ren) rehearses his
combat moves on the
set of the Supremacy,
during filming of Star
Wars: The Last
Jedi (2017).
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Nothing is ever
really gone
NEW HOPES
LIFE AFTER SKYWALKER
The Skywalker saga has ended but Star Wars lives on. Insider looks to the future,
and how embracing the past will help us all take our first steps into a larger world.
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tar Wars: The “No one’s ever previously unnoticed themes,

Rise of Skywalker and be caught up once again in
S (2019) represents
the epic
conclusion to the
really gone.”
Luke’s comforting advice to Leia
during a desperate moment on
the action that drew us to these
trilogies in the first place.
When Anakin Skywalker
Skywalker saga; Crait in Star Wars: The Last Jedi consulted Yoda about the prospect
an unprecedented and historic (2017) takes on new meaning of losing loved ones in Star Wars:
story arc that has spanned nine when placed in context with Revenge of the Sith (2005), the
films and ignited the imaginations the release of this monumental Jedi Master wisely advised, “Mourn
of Star Wars fans for more than final chapter. The story may be them do not, miss them do not.”
four decades. It’s a real possibility complete, but the nine episodes Yoda recommended rejoicing for
that many audience members will forever endure in our hearts those who transform into the
may feel disheartened and bereft and minds, as well as in our home Force, and we should do the same
as they exit the theater, perhaps entertainment libraries. With for the films that have provided us
yelling “No!” into the void, à la The Rise of Skywalker screening with countless hours of adventure
Darth Vader upon learning of across the globe, we can now over the years. In addition to
Padmé Amidala’s demise. Dealing appreciate this saga in its entirety. simply viewing and enjoying
with bittersweet emotions is The sheer depth of these movies the episodes again, our fandom
never easy, but we can rely upon makes them perfect for endless has the unique opportunity to
one another for support as we re-watches, during which Star Wars continue discussing our favorite
celebrate our beloved franchise’s enthusiasts old and new will surely elements depicted in the films,
journey into a new era. discover surprising details, explore from memorable moments and
scene-stealing quotes to iconic
characters and exhilarating space
We can rely upon one another for support battles. A friendly debate is a
healthy outlet to keep yourself
as we celebrate our beloved franchise’s engaged with Star Wars while
journey into a new era. bonding with other fans.

NEW HOPES
“You’ve taken your a young Han Solo during his 01

escapades with Chewbacca, Qi’ra,
first step into a Tobias Beckett, and Lando Calrissian
larger world.” in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018).
Prefer animation? Then go back and
Obi-Wan Kenobi’s elation at check out the fan-favorite series Star
witnessing Luke connect with Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars
the Force for the first time aboard Rebels, and Star Wars Resistance.
the Millennium Falcon stemmed Combine these programs with an
from his excitement about young expanding array of novels, comic
Skywalker’s potential. In a similar books, games, and projects that we 02
sense, Star Wars will now move are not even aware of yet, and you’ll
forward into uncharted territory, find no shortage of tales to distract
as exciting live-action projects you from dwelling on the end of the
that include The Mandalorian, Skywalker saga.
the currently untitled Cassian
Andor series, and a slate of films
“Its energy
debuting in the near future move
to serve as the franchise’s flagship surrounds us and
programming. From exploring the binds us. Luminous
realm of post-Return of the Jedi
(1983) bounty hunters to pondering
beings are we.”
the secretive storylines related to Yoda’s iconic description of the bonus that it allows for countless
upcoming features, a staggering Force applies equally as well to opportunities to meet other fans
amount of intriguing content is the Star Wars fandom as a whole, in our ever growing community.
on the horizon for every fan who and there are numerous hobbies, Meanwhile, Star Wars: Galaxy’s
cherishes the galaxy far, far away. activities, and venues that extend Edge and Star Wars Celebration
In addition, the Star Wars Story beyond the big and small screens provide places to immerse yourself
films offer alternative perspectives that have the potential to bolster in the franchise and show off
on the stories we know so well, any post-The Rise of Skywalker your costuming expertise, while
affording aficionados the chance ennui that takes root. Constructing grabbing a refreshing blue milk in
to follow Jyn Erso’s pursuit of the Star Wars cosplay attire is a fun social settings. The most crucial
Death Star plans in Rogue One: way to spend your downtime while thing to remember is that you’re
A Star Wars Story (2016) or meet learning new skills, with the added not alone. We’re all coping with
saying farewell to the Skywalker
saga, and can support each other
The most crucial thing to remember is that by withstanding this process as a
united Star Wars family.
you’re not alone. We’re all coping with saying
farewell to the Skywalker saga. “Pass on what you
have learned.”
03
That pint-sized source of wisdom,
Master Yoda, presented Luke with
this challenge on Dagobah, and we
encourage you to do the same. Star
Wars may not be everyone’s cup
of Jawa Juice, but there are many
people who simply haven’t had the
chance to watch these cinematic
marvels. Share your enthusiasm
with friends, family members, and
neighbors by introducing them
to the saga on a special movie
night. Whether or not they opt to
invest themselves in the trilogies
any further is obviously their own
choice, but you will at least have
one memorable get together where

04
you can showcase the reasons 01 All-new Star

why you adore the franchise. Wars tales,
such as The
And if nothing else, it will give Mandalorian,
those closest to you the chance can be found
on Disney+
to finally understand the Star
Wars references you’ve been 02 Share your
making for all these years! passion for
Star Wars
A large percentage of us fell with newer
in love with the films when we fans.
were mere younglings, so parents
03 Take time out
might want to gauge if the saga to enjoy your
will appeal to their children. favorite Star
Wars movies,
Consider the entertainment over and over
that your kids enjoy and tailor again! 05
a viewing experience that suits
04 Live Star
their interests. A New Hope is an Wars for real
excellent place to start that does at Galaxy’s
“We are what they Force spirits of Anakin Skywalker,
not require any prior Star Wars Edge. Yoda, and Obi-Wan Kenobi stand
knowledge, while Star Wars: The 05 Celebrate
grow beyond.” together, and just as that spectral
Force Awakens (2015) is a logical the saga at The Skywalker saga will always Jedi triumvirate manifested to
Star Wars
option for those who want Celebration.
be the foundation upon which remind Luke that he was not alone
to begin with a more recent Star Wars is built, but the time on his journey into the future,
episode. Aside from the first time has arrived for the franchise to the three Skywalker trilogies both
you saw the saga yourself, nothing continue to blossom, and branch honor Star Wars’ origins and pave
compares to the magic of observing out toward a future that appears the way for the franchise’s next
your children as they look on in to be as bright as Tatooine’s twin steps into a larger world.
elation and astonishment at the suns. We can embrace the past However, if that is not enough
enchanting story unfolding before while simultaneously taking solace to ease your anxiety, you can
their eyes. Savoring Star Wars with in the fact that Star Wars is poised always draw strength from the
your family will surely counteract to thrive for decades to come. In guidance that Obi-Wan memorably
any melancholy that might Return of the Jedi’s final moments, delivered to Luke: “Remember, the
otherwise spoil your day. audiences were thrilled to see the Force will be with you... always.”

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