Skip to content

Jeff Rooks

Rooks is an SEO strategist, copywriter, and content editor who occasionally masquerades as a designer, photographer, brewer, or cook. A lifelong Star Wars geek, his earliest memories are playing with Kenner action figures while watching the Original Trilogy on VHS. Aside from keeping up with the latest Star Wars content, he enjoys living out his own Star Wars story at Galaxy's Edge East. Rooks is passionate about cooking and loves discussing and occasionally writing about food, beer, and cocktails. Never far from his emotional support laptop, you can often find him hammering out words at local coffee shops or breweries around Orlando. His other interests include starting a new hobby every week, watching old Columbo episodes, and avoiding folding the laundry. Aside from Star Wars, his fandoms include the MCU, Harry Potter, Battlestar Galactica, and the Lord of the Rings.

Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn from The Phantom Menace, former Padawan Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars: Rebels, Rey from The Rise of Skywalker, and Revan from Knights of the Old Republic, all potential examples of Gray Jedi in Star Wars (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Are Gray Jedi Canon in Star Wars?

Although Gray Jedi are not canon, they are a popular discussion topic among fans. We look at the origins of the Greys, the possibility of a Grey Jedi code, and then outline most of characters or groups that frequently make the list of Gray Jedi.

Barriss Offee in Attack of the Clones, The Clone Wars, and Tales of the Empire. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Who Is Barriss Offee in Tales of the Empire?

Are you wondering who Barriss Offee is in Tales of the Jedi? As a Jedi, she appears in Attack of the Clones and The Clone Wars. More recently, she appeared in the Star Wars anthology series Tales of the Empire. Here is everything you need to know about Barriss Offee.

The key art from the new Star Wars anthology series Tales of the Empire on Disney+ (Disney / Lucasfilm)

When Does Tales of the Empire Take Place?

Tales of the Empire, Season two of the Star Wars: Tales anthology series, takes place between 20 BBY and 9 ABY. This season focuses on Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee, with each episode taking place at a different point on the Star Wars timeline.

An artistic rendering of Black Spire Outpost featuring several of the best things to do at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Smuggler’s Run, Oga’s Cantina, the Marketplace, Savi’s, and more. (Disney Lucasfilm)

The 16 Best Things To Do at Galaxy’s Edge

A hugely popular fan destination, your first trip to Galaxy’s Edge can be overwhelming. The Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Discord is all about providing information and helping you make your trip more exciting. From rides to experiences, Here are the 16 best things to do in Galaxy’s Edge, as voted on by our users.

The Acolyte logo from the first tease trailer (Disney / Lucasfilm)

When Does The Acolyte Take Place and When Does It Come Out?

The Acolyte is an upcoming live-action Star Wars series set in the High Republic era. Created by Leslye Headland, the eight-episode series debuts on June 4, 2024. Learn when it is set, where it relates to other Star Wars stories, and details about the series.

In a promotional photo for The Last Jedi update of Star Tours, a StarSpeeder 1000 flies over ski speeders speeding along the salt flats on the surface of Crait. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

How Many Star Tours Combinations Are There?

With 23 unique segments in 4 distinct story sequences, there are 140 unique combinations in Star Tours right now. From the earliest days of the original Star Tours attraction to The Rise of Skywalker updates, we explore the history of the segments and explore the combinations you can experience.

Covers from many different Star Wars Legends novels (Disney / Lucasfilm)

How To Read the Star Wars Legends Books in Order

Looking to start reading the Star Wars Legends novels? Not sure where to start? With popular characters like Mara Jade, Darth Bane, and more, many fans eventually want to dive into Legends. Here is the complete Star Wars Legends reading order to limit confusion and spoilers.

Rey and Chewbacca walking through Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at dusk

What Is Star Wars Month? (Updated for 2024)

Have you heard of Star Wars Month? Since the early 90s, fans have called May Star Wars Month. For the last several years Disney has used the term to promote special events, especially at Disneyland Park in California. Here is everything you need to know about the history of Star Wars Month.

Black Spire Brew and Cold Brew Black Caf, two of the four coffees in Galaxy’s Edge (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Where To Buy Coffee in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Coffee – or caf as they call it in Star Wars – is something many people take seriously. And there are definitely some delicious coffee options available in Galaxy’s Edge. From hot, black caf to several cold brew options, here are all the coffees available in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and where to buy them.

Three examples of coffee in Star Wars: Spiran caf from the Rebels episode “Out of Darkness” and Thuris Caf and Hyperspace Brew from the Star Wars: The Ultimate Cookbook by Jenn Fujikawa and Marc Sumerak. (Disney / Lucasfilm / Insight Editions)

Does Coffee Exist In Star Wars?

Does coffee exist in Star Wars? Long time fans know coffee by the in-universe name “caf.” The term originated in a 1996 role playing game sourcebook, becoming one of the most popular phrases for coffee in Star Wars. The Expanded Universe included several similar coffee-like beverages, while the current canon uses caf and coffee interchangeably.