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Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas. After the release of Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (originally just titled Star Wars), the franchise quickly exploded, spawning multiple sequels, prequels, TV shows, video games, comics, and much more. After Disney acquired the rights to the franchise, they quickly expanded the universe on Disney+, starting with The Mandalorian.

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Star Wars Theory Finally Explains The Secret Power Of Jedi & Sith Holocrons - 7 Years After Darth Maul Used It

Darth Maul's unity of Jedi and Sith holocrons was rare, and a Star Wars theory suggests they might offer access to a key Force vergence.

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Star Wars Reveals The Original Dark Prototype for Palpatine's Sith Inquisitors

Emperor Palpatine corrupted many Jedi and turned them into his Inquisitors, but another Star Wars villain did the exact same thing centuries before.

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Why Hoth Was The Perfect Rebel Base In The Empire Strikes Back (& Why It Still Failed)

Despite failing to stop the onslaught of the Galactic Empire, the Rebel base on Hoth was perfect for a hidden reason in The Empire Strikes Back.

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Ahsoka (2023)
Ahsoka's Pathway To Peridea Sets Up Legends' Yuuzhan Vong In Star Wars Canon

The journey to Peridea chronicled in Ahsoka could be used as a way to bring back Star Wars Legends’ most terrifying species: the Yuuzhan Vong.

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9 Things Luke Skywalker Did Between The Empire Strikes Back & Return Of The Jedi

Luke Skywalker was pretty busy between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi with much of it explaining his evolution into a Jedi Knight.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Sensed Palpatine In The Phantom Menace, And Could've Changed Star Wars Forever

A plot element in the opening minutes of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace could have changed Star Wars forever: Obi-Wan sensed Palpatine.

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Star Wars Fixed One Of Its Biggest Plot Holes 5 Years Ago... And Nobody Noticed

One of the oldest plot holes in the Star Wars franchise was fixed five years ago by a forgotten film, meaning nobody noticed the restoration.

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Andor (2022)
Why Star Wars Has Delayed Andor Season 2

Lucasfilm has officially pushed back Andor season 2, even though only two weeks of filming remained. What's going on with Star Wars this time..?

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The 10 Most Important People In Palpatine's Empire Not Shown In The Movies

Some of Star Wars’ greatest characters are members of the Empire. However, some of the Empire’s best members never made it to the silver screen.

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Andor (2022)
Disney Confirm Star Wars 2024 Slate & Andor Season 2 Delay

Disney and Lucasfilm officially confirm the 2024 release slate, but there's one surprising twist; Andor season 2 is confirmed to be pushed back.

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Star Wars Canon Confirms Tatooine's Legends History - But With A Major Change

The ancient history of Tatooine has been given a highlight in an unexpected place, and its ancient Star Wars history is confirmed with a new twist.

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All Star Wars Movies & TV Shows In 2024

After a jam-packed year of Star Wars in 2023, viewers can expect a wide array of new content in 2024, especially with TV shows on Disney+.

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Mace Windu Returns to Star Wars with Andor-Style Prison Break

Mace Windu is about to return to Star Wars canon in an all-new storyline, one that - based on a preview - looks a lot like Andor's prison break arc.

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Andor (2022)
Padme Amidala's Homeworld Is More Important To The Future Of Star Wars Than Ever Before

Andor season 2 will bring audiences to Naboo, and it may be exploring a direct connection between Padmé Amidala’s death and the Rebel Alliance.

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The Mandalorian (2019)
Star Wars Confirms Bo-Katan's New Role Ahead Of The Mandalorian Season 4

Star Wars has confirmed Bo-Katan Kryze's new role and title in The Mandalorian ahead of season 4 in the Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes mobile game.

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The Mandalorian (2019)
This Mandalorian Scene Makes One Revenge Of The Sith Line Even More Hilarious

This one hilarious scene in The Mandalorian season 1 makes an Obi-Wan Kenobi line in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge Of The Sith even funnier.

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The Mandalorian (2019)
Mandalorian Helmets Aren't As Tough As You Think (& It Makes Sense)

Din Djarin’s beskar armor in The Mandalorian can protect him from almost everything, but it does have a big flaw people rarely talk about.

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The Mandalorian (2019)
One Overlooked Star Wars Detail Drastically Changes Din Djarin's Mandalorian Backstory (& The Entire Star Wars Galaxy)

This frequently overlooked Mandalorian detail has huge implications for Din Djarin, the Mandalorians, and the Star Wars universe as a whole.

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Darth Vader Is Upgrading His Death Troopers... By Removing Their Free Will

Darth Vader is planning to correct a major mistake with his fearsome Death Troopers in the Star Wars canon, and the solution is extremely dark.

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"I Choose... Consequences"- Darth Vader Ignites His Endgame Against Emperor Palpatine

One of Darth Vader's final attempts at overthrowing Emperor Palpatine is coming to a head before the events of Return of the Jedi.

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