“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...

"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...

"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...