"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...
9 days ago • 1 min read
"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...
11 days ago • 1 min read
"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...
13 days ago • 1 min read
"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...
18 days ago • 1 min read
“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,...
20 days ago • 1 min read
"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...
23 days ago • 1 min read
"You were the chosen one! It was said that you would destroy the Sith, not join them!" – Obi-Wan Kenobi, Revenge of the Sith Did You Know? The name R2-D2 actually came from a moment of pure coincidence! While working on American Graffiti, George Lucas overheard a sound editor asking for Reel 2, Dialogue Track 2 (abbreviated as R-2-D-2) and thought it sounded perfect for a droid. Later, a Star Wars encyclopedia provided an in-universe meaning, calling it the Second Generation Robotic Droid...
25 days ago • 1 min read
"Good question, for another time" - Maz Kanata, The Force Awakens Did You Know? (source) Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 When The Force Awakens dropped, I had so many questions—but one in particular still bugs me to this day. How in the galaxy did Maz Kanata end up with Luke’s lightsaber? She literally said, “A good question, for another time.” And then… we never got that time. No answer, no follow-up, just mystery. 🤨 So, I did some digging. And while the movies never told us, there might be...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 Today's piece will be a bit different, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. You know that moment when you learn something new about Star Wars and your brain just goes Wait, WHAT?! That was me when I found out that some of Han and Leia’s most legendary banter in The Empire Strikes Back actually came from a totally different classic! I came across a fantastic post from Craig Hansen that breaks it all down, and I knew I had to share it with you! Here’s what...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read