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The Star Wars film saga spans 67 years, but we see far less of that time on screen. From A New Hope to The Rise of Skywalker, here is how many days are in each movie. We also cover how much time passes between movies and trilogies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Think Ewoks are cute and cuddly? Maybe look a little deeper. They planned to roast Han Solo for dinner, keeping Luke and Chewie for future meals. So, if the were prepared to eat Han, they undoubtedly would eat stormtroopers too. Here are all the examples of Ewoks eating stormtroopers and humans.
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, 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.
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.
