"I won't lose you the way I lost my mother." — Anakin Skywalker, Revenge of the Sith Did You Know? Darth Vectivus was possibly the nicest Sith Lord in Star Wars history. A former businessman turned Sith out of simple curiosity, Vectivus maintained strong personal ethics, never succumbed to Sith violence, and viewed the Dark Side as a research tool. He even died quietly at home with friends and family around him. (source) Darth Vectivus Good morning Reader 👋 I always thought Anakin turned Sith...
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"Secrets must be exposed." — Saw Gerrera, Rogue One Did You Know? Ever notice something familiar about Wuher's drink dispensers? One of them was literally IG-88's head! Yep, it was actually a combustion chamber from a Rolls Royce jet engine, first appearing in Star Wars, then repurposed in The Empire Strikes Back as IG-88’s iconic headpiece. (Credit: Leif Gellein) Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 I’ve been watching Star Wars my whole life, and never once questioned those weird little "OII"...
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“This is where the fun begins!” — Anakin Skywalker, Revenge of the Sith Did You Know? Palpatine's name is never said in the original trilogy. He's always just referred to as "the Emperor." He's called Palpatine in supplemental materials, like the novelizations and action figures, but never on screen. Palpatine's brief appearance in The Empire Strikes Back was played by painter-actress Marjorie Eaton under heavy makeup. Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 I grew up daydreaming about piloting an...
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"This is madness!" – C-3PO Did You Know? Filming Star Wars in Tunisia was hindered by the first major rainstorm in 50 years, and filming The Empire Strikes Back in Norway was hindered by the worst winter storm in 50 years. Hey Reader! 👋 Don't get me wrong, I’m always down for Star Wars pushing creative boundaries. But watching horses charge into battle on a Star Destroyer floating in mid-air? I literally paused the movie to see if I'd missed something. If you're still scratching your head...
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"Your eyes can deceive you; don't trust them." – Obi-Wan Kenobi Did You Know? Topher Grace of 'That '70s Show' edited all three 'Star Wars' prequels into a single condensed film, which has been highly praised as a better version. 😍 Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 I always thought Obi-Wan Kenobi’s hut was just a simple hideout to stay off Vader’s radar—but boy, was I wrong. When I stumbled upon this detailed cutaway, I realized the place is practically a Jedi treasure trove, full of hidden gems...
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"Feel, don't think. Trust your instincts." — Qui-Gon Jinn, The Phantom Menace Did You Know? George Lucas actually approved Spaceballs! Mel Brooks got the green light for his Star Wars parody, but with one condition—NO Spaceballs merch to compete with Star Wars toys. That’s why there’s no Spaceballs action figures, cereal, or even the legendary Spaceballs flamethrower! 🔥 👀 Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 Recently, my friend and I got into one of those classic late-night Star Wars debates: Would...
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"That's not how the Force works!" – Han Solo, The Force Awakens Did You Know? Joseph Williams, the lead singer of Toto, is the son of legendary Star Wars composer John Williams. Outside of Toto, Joseph has worked as a composer and studio vocalist, most notably providing the singing voice of adult Simba in The Lion King (1994). Music clearly runs in the family! 🤯 Joseph Williams Hey Reader! 👋 When I first watched The Force Awakens, I was already an emotional wreck after Han’s death. But then...
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“It’s not fair!” – Anakin Skywalker Did You Know? Porgs were included in Star Wars because they had no way of getting rid of all the puffins when they were filming in Ireland. 😆 (source) Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 I was watching A New Hope with my mom, and she hadn’t seen it since the '70s. Everything was going great—she was loving the nostalgia, pointing out all the things she remembered... And then we got to the medal ceremony. She leaned forward, squinted at the screen, and went,...
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"If an item does not appear in our records, it does not exist." – Jocasta Nu Today I Learned A long-lost X-Wing model from A New Hope sold for $3.1 million at auction last year, making it the priciest Star Wars screen-used prop ever. It’s one of just four "hero" models crafted for close-up shots. A legendary relic of movie history! Source: The Guardian Reader 👋 You ever hear about something so disturbing that people just pretend it never existed? That’s exactly what happened with this one...
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