“The Force Awakens From Its Nap”: Behind-the-Scenes of the Surprise Star Wars Day Simpsons Short
The team behind Maggie Simpson’s epic day out discuss how the new Disney+ short celebrates two unique pop culture classics.
Category: Behind the Scenes
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10 Essential Star Wars Behind-the-Scenes Features on Disney+
Always pass on what you have learned.
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Bright Suns: Inside The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Exclusive Preview
Get a first look at never-before-seen concept art from the making of the Star Wars-themed lands.
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Steve McNiven Takes Us Behind the Panels of Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha #1 – Exclusive
The superstar artist reveals page breakdowns, sketches, and early explorations for his highly-anticipated kickoff issue of Marvel’s crossover event.
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15 Easter Eggs to Find in the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
Less talky-talky, more eggy-eggy.
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Empire at 40 | Watch Lucasfilm’s New Empire Featurettes
Made for fans as a gift for the holidays, these videos celebrating 40 years of Episode V feature rare footage and new interviews with George Lucas, Mark Hamill, and more.
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Every Star Wars: The High Republic Book and Comic Series (So Far)
Check out StarWars.com’s guide to upcoming book and comic releases in Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The High Republic epic.
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Mando Download: “Chapter 15: The Believer”
Take a look at a new character poster, stills from the episode, and behind-the-scenes concept art featuring Mayfeld, Moff Gideon, and more!
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Inside Star Wars: The High Republic: Meet the Ships and Vehicles
Lucasfilm’s Pablo Hidalgo and Phil Szostak discuss new Jedi fighters and more arriving in the upcoming mega-event.
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10 Things We Learned from The Star Wars Archives 1999-2005
The heavy tome from Taschen and film historian Paul Duncan explores fresh insights and imagery from the era that brought fans the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
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Bo-Katan Lives! Katee Sackhoff on the Live-Action Debut of Her Mandalorian Warrior
The actor, who first played the high-flying, Darksaber-wielding hero in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, makes a triumphant return on The Mandalorian.
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Mando Download: “Chapter 9: The Marshal”
Check out a new character poster, stills, and concept art from the Season 2 premiere of The Mandalorian!
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Inside ILM: Creating the Razor Crest Celebrates the Return of Modelmaking Magic to Star Wars
Watch the new mini-documentary, detailing how ILM created The Mandalorian ship with classic techniques.
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Explore the Haunting City of Vaale in Marvel’s Doctor Aphra #4 – Exclusive Preview
If she doesn’t leave soon, the archaeologist may end up just like the lost architects.
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Empire at 40 | The Evolution of Costumes in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
On the screen and behind the scenes, updated costumes show us how characters grew and real-life designers refined their creations.
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5 Behind-the-Scenes Facts We Learned from ILMxLAB’s Vader Immortal Panel
Before we step inside the immersive story, now available on PlayStation VR, four creators share some of their experiences working on the series.
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20 Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge Easter Eggs You Probably Didn’t Notice
Familiar sound effects, cameos, and a bit of Batuu are waiting to be discovered on the popular Star Wars game show!
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Empire at 40 | 15 Things We Learned from StarWars.com’s Interview Series
Missed our interviews with the creators of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back? Here are some of the best insights and revelations from George Lucas, Joe Johnston, and more.
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Empire at 40 | How Ben Burtt Turned a Bathtub of Raccoons and Industrial Noise into a Star Wars Soundscape
The sound designer behind Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back takes us behind the scenes for stories on the many real-world audio clips that became some of the most enduring creatures, vehicles, and background sounds in the saga.
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Empire at 40 | The New Vehicles of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
From Boba Fett’s Slave I to the unforgettable AT-AT walkers, we examine the ships and vehicles that made their debut in the sequel film.
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Empire at 40 | 6 Things We Learned from ILM’s Live Stream Celebration of Empire at 40
From early ideas for the Battle of Hoth to behind-the-scenes antics, four legends of Star Wars special effects get together to share memories from making Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
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Empire at 40 | The Stories Behind 5 Amazing Matte Paintings from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Industrial Light & Magic created worlds with just paint and glass.
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Empire at 40 | Snow Walkers, Stop Motion, and Dumpster Lids: An Oral History of the Battle of Hoth
As Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and the memorable Battle of Hoth turn 40, StarWars.com speaks with George Lucas, Ben Burtt, Joe Johnston, Dennis Muren, and Phil Tippett about the making of the famous clash in the snow.
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Empire at 40 | Some Last-Minute Magic: Changes to the Original Ending of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Learn the story behind some lesser-known additions that came within weeks of Empire’s first release.
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Empire at 40 | Designing an Icon: Joe Johnston on the Journey to Create Boba Fett
The legendary Star Wars art director speaks to StarWars.com about designing the galaxy’s baddest bounty hunter and the very first set of Mandalorian armor.
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This is the Way: How Innovative Technology Immersed Us in the World of The Mandalorian
Step inside the innovative technology developed by Jon Favreau and ILM for the Disney+ series, which is changing the face of in-camera visual effects and the future of filmmaking.
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Empire at 40 | 7 Little-Known Facts about the Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
From early script changes to mistaken action figure identities, unlearn what you have learned with these obscure factoids.
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Empire at 40 | “The Most Physically Grueling of Them All”: Mark Hamill on Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
The actor behind Luke Skywalker takes StarWars.com on a journey through filming the Star Wars sequel in time for the 40th anniversary of its release.
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Go Behind the Scenes in the New Disney+ Series Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian
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10 Secrets and Surprises from The Skywalker Legacy Documentary
The documentary celebrating the home release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is full of Easter eggs and behind-the-scenes insights into making the film
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