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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.

Mace Windu in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Did Mace Windu Survive After Revenge of the Sith?

A popular debate among Star Wars fans is whether Mace Wundu survives Revenge of the Sith. Despite rumors he is alive, canonically Mace Windu died following his duel with Darth Sidious. Still, fans love to discuss the possibility of Mace surviving. Even actor Samuel L. Jackson has expressed doubts over whether Mace is dead. So, let’s definitely answer: did Mace Windu survive and explain whether he is alive or dead in Star Wars. Did Mace Windu Die? Yes, Jedi Master… Read More »Did Mace Windu Survive After Revenge of the Sith?

The 1979 Star Wars immunization PSA poster, the Star Tours: The Adventure Continues poster, and the Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens From Its Nap" poster, all examples of times Earth is in Star Wars (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Does Earth Exist In Star Wars?

Whether Earth exists in Star Wars is a popular fan debate. While Earth has appeared in several Star Wars stories, it is no longer considered canon within the universe. However, Earth was considered canon at several points in time. Here are all the references to Earth in Star Wars.

Starkiller from The Force Unleashed II, Cal Kestis from Jedi: Survivor, and the cover of Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Your guide to what Star Wars games are canon. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

What Star Wars Games Are Canon?

Do you know which games are part of Star Wars canon? From The Empire Strikes Back for Atari to the latest releases and upcoming titles, there are nearly 200 Star Wars games. However, only 28 are canon today. Here is the complete list of what Star Wars games are canon.

The explosion of Death Star II in Return of the Jedi. Celebrate a Star Wars Happy New Year by counting down to your favorite moments in the films. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Happy New Year Star Wars Style: Midnight Countdown Movie Start Times

Instead of counting down to midnight by watching a ball drop, celebrate with some of the most climatic moments in Star Wars. From the destruction of the Death Star to Order 66 to Palpatine’s final demise, here is exactly when to press play to ring in the new year with your favorite Star Wars moments.

Covers of the Star Wars novelization over the years. How the Star Wars book came out first. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Was Star Wars a Book First? How the Star Wars Book Came Out Before the Movie

Everyone knows the original Star Wars movie came out before the book, right? Perhaps surprisingly, the novelization actually came out more than six months before the movie. George Lucas always envisioned the story as a movie, but the book came out first because of production delays. Here is why the book came out first.

Yoda's Species Explained: Yoda from The Empire Strikes Back, Yaddle From Tales of the Jedi, and Grogu from The Mandalorian. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

What Species Is Yoda, Gorgu, and Yaddle?

Yoda, Yaddle, and Grogu are powerful Force users, but the name of their species is unknown. While there is no official name, most people call it “Yoda’s species.” However, some fans refer to Yoda as a “tridactyl” because of his three fingers. Here is what you need to know about their species.

The official logo for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, as revealed at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim in 2022. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

When Does Skeleton Crew Come Out And When Does It Take Place?

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is a new live-action series coming to Disney+ in 2023 or 2024. Starring Jude Law, it is a coming-of-age series similar to Amblin Entertainment classics like The Goonies. From the release date to when the series is set, here is everything we know about Skeleton Crew.

Guests gathered in front of Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort in California. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Is Galaxy’s Edge Closing? (Updated for October 2023)

Have you heard a rumor that Disney is closing Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge permanently? You are not alone. What started as a fake bees article in February 2023 has become a trending talk topic for theme park blogs and social media influencers. Here are the reasons you keep hearing that Disney is closing Galaxy’s Edge.

The Great Mothers of Peridea and Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth of Corvus are Nightsisters that appear in the 2023 Disney+ Star Wars Series Ahsoka. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Who Are the Nightsisters in Star Wars?

Confused by the Nightsisters in Ahsoka? It’s understandable if you haven’t seen Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The Nightsisters are a coven of Force-sensitive witches. Also called the Witches of Dathomir, they control a powerful dark magick. From their origins to their relationship with the Jedi, here you should know about the Nightsisters.