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George Lucas believed that Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind would outperform Star Wars, so he proposed a trade—each would receive 2.5% of the other's film profits. Spielberg accepted the deal and, to this day, continues to earn 2.5% of Star Wars' profits. (source)​

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Good morning Reader! 👋

Growing up, I thought Leia naming her son "Ben Solo" was a perfect tribute to Obi-Wan Kenobi. But then I rewatched the original trilogy and realized something—Leia didn’t really know Obi-Wan as “Ben.” That was Luke’s connection, not hers.

It made me wonder why Leia didn’t choose a name closer to her own story. What about Bail Organa, the father who raised her?

The more I thought about it, the more I felt like this name didn’t fit... 🤯

Here’s Why Leia Shouldn’t Have Named Her Son “Ben Solo”

This name feels like a nod to Obi-Wan Kenobi, who went by “Ben” during his exile on Tatooine. But here’s where things get tricky...👇

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Why Darth Vader and Anakin Skywalker Are Not the Same Person

Believe it or not, there is plenty of evidence in the comics, TV shows, and movies that Vader and Anakin are not the same individuals.👇

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Why Didn’t Palpatine Just Wait to Announce His Return After His Final Order Star Destroyers Were Ready to Launch and Blindside the Galaxy?

Was it a lack of intelligence, poor planning, bad luck, or something else? 🤔

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George Lucas Said That Leia Would’ve Been The Chosen One In His Version Of The ST

According to revelations in Star Wars Archives: Eps I-III: 1999-2005, Lucas planned for Leia to become the Chosen One, not just a leader of the Resistance but someone who would truly bring balance to the Force. 🤯

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