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Why No Medal, Chewie?

Published 4 days ago • 2 min read
"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.

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 forgot about him.

Well, I went full nerd mode and looked into it.

Here’s the answer you didn’t know you needed.

Everyone Complains About Chewbacca Not Getting a Medal. Here’s Why👇

Like, he was there, helped save the galaxy, and then… nothing? 🤯

I haven't watched The Clone Wars in ages, but I just found out there's a clone inspired by Doctor Doom

He's literally called Commander Doom, and he's got the same colors too. How did I miss this??

Trending Stories

Today Break: The latest updates on upcoming Star Wars films

Here’s what’s on the image in case the text is too tiny to read—sorry about that!

  1. Simon Kinberg’s Star Wars Trilogy​
    Simon Kinberg will write all 3 films. Will reportedly focus on new characters and a new story. It's been disputed by multiple THR and Deadline sources that it's Episodes 10-12.
  2. The Mandalorian: Grogu​
    Reportedly wrapped principal filming in October but there may be some other parts still to film. Releasing May 22, 2026.
  3. The New Jedi Order​
    Stars Daisy Ridley. Now searching for its fourth writer. Was expected to release December 2026.
  4. James Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedi Movie​
    Set 25K years before the Skywalker Saga. Beau Willimon (Andor) is co-writing the script.
  5. Lando​
    Was originally going to be a TV show. It now will be a film written by Donald and Stephen Glover.
  6. Dave Filoni’s Star Wars Movie​
    Closes out the stories told in projects like The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and The Book of Boba Fett.
  7. Taika Waititi’s Star Wars Movie​
    Script co-written by Krysty Wilson-Cairns. Waititi will likely have a part in the film.
  8. Shawn Levy’s Star Wars Movie​
    Jonathan Tropper is writing it.
  9. Rogue Squadron​
    It was reportedly canceled, but in March 2024, Patty Jenkins confirmed she’s still developing it and working on the script.
  10. Rian Johnson’s Star Wars Trilogy​
    Still in the works but postponed until he’s finished with the Knives Out films.

Trending News

📰 Disney Just Axed the 2026 'Star Wars' Movie from Release Calendar - Here’s What We Know​

📰 Empire Magazine Unveils First Look at Krennic in Andor Season 2​

George Lucas’ Original Vision Revealed: Darth Talon as the Main Villain of the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

Before Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, George Lucas had his own ideas for how the Star Wars saga would continue...👇

The Horrific Event That Helped Darth Bane Wipe Out the Old Sith Order and Forge the Rule of Two

I’ll take you through the story of how Bane established his new Sith Order 🔥

Until next time! Stay awesome and keep exploring the galaxy.

Vance

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