"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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"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...
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"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...
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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...
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"Together, we can rule the galaxy as father and son." – Darth Vader Did You Know? Carrie Fisher's answer to Vanity Fair when asked about how she got role of Princess Leia in original Star Wars trilogy was: "I slept with some nerd. I hope it was George. I took too many drugs to remember." (source) Carrie’s humor was as legendary as Leia. Who else misses it? Reader 👋 I always assumed Luke went into the Cloud City duel as a total rookie, facing Vader for the first time. Turns out, he had already...
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“You think what? I’m gonna walk out with a laser sword and take on the whole First Order?”— Luke Skywalker, The Last Jedi Did You Know? Multiple Star Wars lead actors have struggled with the habit of making their own sound effects during fight scenes, so much so that numerous takes had to be reshot because you could see them making lightsaber noises. 😆👇 Rachel Paige @rachmeetsworld Hayden Christensen used to make his own lightsaber sounds and well that's adorable #SWCO 12:12 AM • Apr 14, 2017...
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"You underestimate my power!" – Anakin Skywalker Did You Know? In 2015, the original gold bikini worn by Fisher was auctioned for a remarkable $96,000. More recently, an early version of the costume, which was screen-tested but not used in the final film, fetched $175,000 at auction. It includes a bikini top, bikini plates, hip rings, an armlet and a bracelet. Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 When I was a kid, I thought Obi-Wan won on Mustafar because he was the stronger, more skilled fighter....
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"A Jedi?" - Moff Gideon, The Mandalorian, S2E8 Shower Thought 👇👇👇 🗞️ Dave Filoni Says the Idea of an R-Rated Star Wars Movie Is “Interesting” 🤯 Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 I’ve always known Luke Skywalker was powerful, but I never really felt the weight of his legend until I saw Moff Gideon’s face when Luke arrived. That wasn’t just fear—it was pure terror. This is a guy who commanded fleets, experimented on Force-sensitive beings, and never hesitated to go toe-to-toe with Mandalorians....
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"You must realize, you are doomed." - General Grievous, Revenge of the Sith Did You Know? Weird Al's Phantom Menace parody "The Saga Begins" was recorded a month before the film's release in May 1999. Despite being denied an early screening by Lucasfilm, Yankovic managed to piece together the plot almost exactly by researching rumors posted on Star Wars fan forums. In fact, to double-check his work before the film’s (and the song’s) release, Weird Al attended a $500-a-ticket charity...
21 days ago • 1 min read