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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.
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.
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.
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.
The former governor of Lothal and later a rebel leader, Ryder Azadi played a role in the liberation of Lothal. From his time during the Galactic Empire to his later years with the Rebel Alliance, here is everything you need to know about Lothal’s Governor Ryder Azadi.
