"The greatest teacher, failure is." – Yoda, The Last Jedi Did You Know? Porgs exist in Star Wars because Skellig Michael in Ireland was overrun with puffins during filming. Instead of trying to digitally erase them, they just made them part of the galaxy. (source) Problem-solving at its cutest! ❤️ Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 Okay, so I couldn’t stop thinking about this: how did Maul defeat Qui-Gon, but then Obi-Wan completely flips the script and takes Maul down? Like…what?? I went deep...
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"Fast ship? You’ve never heard of the Millennium Falcon?" – Han Solo, A New Hope Did You Know? Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in The Force Awakens was the same age as Alec Guinness when he played Obi-Wan Kenobi in A New Hope. How fast time flies 🤯 Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 I was staring at the Millennium Falcon blueprint the other day (don’t ask why), and it hit me. Where’s the toilet on this thing? Like, seriously, where do smugglers go when they need a minute? Let’s find out together...
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"It’s not my fault!" – Han Solo, The Empire Strikes Back Did You Know? Star Wars: Attack of the Clones was the first live-action movie shot entirely with digital cameras. No film was used until they had to make copies for theaters still stuck in the analog age. (Also, all the clone troopers with helmets were created using CGI) Good morning, Reader! I’ve got a question for you. Why does everyone at the end of A New Hope get a medal except Chewbacca? It’s like the galaxy just collectively...
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"It is... too late for me, son." – Darth Vader, Return of the Jedi Did You Know? David Prowse, the actor behind Darth Vader’s iconic suit, got himself banned from official Star Wars events because he spilled way too much tea about the plot. Even Sith Lords can’t escape the consequences of spoilers! 😂 Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 The moment Anakin is lying there, burning on Mustafar, Palpatine swoops in. Sidious saves what’s left of him, and puts him back together as Darth Vader. And I can’t...
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“You don’t know the power of the dark side. I must obey my master.” Darth Vader - Return of the Jedi Did You Know? Princess Leia’s iconic hairstyle wasn’t just a cool sci-fi choice—it was inspired by real women fighters of the Mexican Revolution. Clara de la Rocha, a guerrilla fighter, wore a similar style. Now every time you see those buns, you’re also seeing a nod to history! Hey Reader, it’s Vance here, and I’ve got a Star Wars twist for you. Picture this: Darth Vader walking through...
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“In my experience, there is no such thing as luck.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi, A New Hope Did You Know? In case Star Wars was a failure, George Lucas commissioned Splinter of the Mind's Eye as a low-budget backup sequel. This novel, written by Alan Dean Foster, was designed to be adapted into a movie if the original didn’t make enough money for a bigger sequel. George Lucas's "Plan B" 🎬 Hey Reader! I don’t know about you, but I’d totally recognize my old droid buddies if I ran into them. But somehow,...
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"This is the way." – The Mandalorian Today I Learned In 1998, Meet Joe Black sold tickets to tons of Star Wars fans who showed up only to watch The Phantom Menace trailer, then left right after. 🤯 Good morning, Reader! So here's a fun (and kinda mind-blowing) fact: The Empire had these scomp links installed all over its ships and stations. Guess who could use them? Just about every astromech droid, including R2-D2! 😅 It’s like leaving your computer unlocked and handing it to the smartest...
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"No one’s ever really gone." Luke Skywalker – The Last Jedi Did You Know? Charlie Cox once auditioned for the role of Young Han Solo but blew it because he couldn’t stop staring off into the distance during his scenes. Why? He was so used to playing blind Daredevil that it became second nature. Turns out, playing a superhero has its downsides. Hey Reader! 👋 Did the new section above ☝️ catch your eye? Cool, right? Now, back to today’s deep dive. Have you ever felt like there was more to...
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“The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am,” Darth Vader warned, a hint of menace in his voice. Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 Okay, so I need to share this. I’ve been deep-diving into The Clone Wars, and there’s this one scene that completely blew my mind. It’s subtle, but it proves Mace Windu never really trusted Anakin. I can’t believe I missed it before—it makes their whole relationship even more complicated. It’s not just in Revenge of the Sith where we see Mace Windu’s cold attitude...
22 days ago • 2 min read