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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.

Concept art for the band at Jabba’s Palace in Return of the Jedi by Ralph McQuarrie. The Max Rebo band is Max Rebo, Droopy McCool, and Sy Snootles with Salacious B. Crumb and Lando Calrissian to the left and right of the band. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

What Is the Star Wars Cantina Music Genre Called?

Do you know what that Star Wars cantina music genre is called? Despite the popularity of the cantina band, many fans do not know what the genre is called. From cantina legend Figrin D’an to the Max Rebo Band, here is everything you need to know about the jizz cantina music style.

The World Between Worlds: Ezra and Ahsoka from Star Wars: Rebels compared with Ahsoka in the eponymous Disney+ series. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Where Does Ahsoka Tano Go When She Falls off the Cliff in Ahsoka

Wondering where Ashoka landed after falling off the cliff? Do you think Ahsoka is dead? How can she be talking with Anakin Skywalker? Whether you are a fan of Star Wars: Rebels or are new to the live-action “Mandoverse,” here is everything you need to know about the World Between Worlds in Ahsoka.

Chewbacca holding a Life Day orb in front of the X-Wing inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

What Is Star Wars Life Day?

Loosely based on American Thanksgiving, Life Day is November 17 every year. Within Star Wars, Wookiees gather around the Tree of Life on Kashyyyk and celebrate family, joy, and harmony. From its origin in the Star Wars Holiday Special to how fans celebrate today, learn everything there is to know about Life Day.