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.
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\nPalpatine's brief appearance in The Empire Strikes Back was played by painter-actress Marjorie Eaton under heavy makeup.
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Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋
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I grew up daydreaming about piloting an X-Wing, saving the galaxy, and looking ridiculously cool while doing it. So, when I found out Boeing and Disney teamed up to actually build a flying X-Wing Starfighter—like, a real one—I instantly turned into a kid again. Seriously, it even carries cargo. Check this out! 🤯👇
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\nBoeing Built a Flying X-Wing Starfighter with a 20.2-Foot Wingspan That Can Carry 500 Pounds 🤯
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In December 2019, during the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Boeing and Disney unveiled a remarkable flying X-wing ...
Actor Alfie Curtis gets transformed into Mos Eisley Cantina bully Dr. Evazan, who if you have not already heard has the death sentence on 12 star systems!
Emperor Palpatine, known for his strategic brilliance, managed to dismantle the entire Jedi Council, even though he was a skilled lightsaber duelist. But he didn’t use his lightsaber to bring down the Jedi Order. His lightsaber, however, was more than just a weapon; it was a symbol of mockery directed at the Jedi Order. You might be asking, “How could that be?” Well, the answer is just below. 👇
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Wait, Boeing Built an X-Wing?
Published 9 days ago • 1 min read
“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 X-Wing, saving the galaxy, and looking ridiculously cool while doing it. So, when I found out Boeing and Disney teamed up to actually build a flying X-Wing Starfighter—like, a real one—I instantly turned into a kid again. Seriously, it even carries cargo. Check this out! 🤯👇
Boeing Built a Flying X-Wing Starfighter with a 20.2-Foot Wingspan That Can Carry 500 Pounds 🤯
In December 2019, during the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Boeing and Disney unveiled a remarkable flying X-wing ...
Actor Alfie Curtis gets transformed into Mos Eisley Cantina bully Dr. Evazan, who if you have not already heard has the death sentence on 12 star systems!
Emperor Palpatine, known for his strategic brilliance, managed to dismantle the entire Jedi Council, even though he was a skilled lightsaber duelist. But he didn’t use his lightsaber to bring down the Jedi Order. His lightsaber, however, was more than just a weapon; it was a symbol of mockery directed at the Jedi Order. You might be asking, “How could that be?” Well, the answer is just below. 👇
Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoyed today’s newsletter - if you have anything at all you’d like to ask, share, or say, just hit Reply and let me know.
"Secrets must be exposed." — Saw Gerrera, Rogue One Did You Know? Ever notice something familiar about Wuher's drink dispensers? One of them was literally IG-88's head! Yep, it was actually a combustion chamber from a Rolls Royce jet engine, first appearing in Star Wars, then repurposed in The Empire Strikes Back as IG-88’s iconic headpiece. (Credit: Leif Gellein) Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋 I’ve been watching Star Wars my whole life, and never once questioned those weird little "OII"...
"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...