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With Thanksgiving approaching, many retailers are already offering their Black Friday and holiday sales. Over the past couple of years, there's been an influx of high-quality Star Wars video games released. From EA's Star Wars Jedi franchise to Ubisoft's new open-world action RPG Star Wars Outlaws, there are plenty of ways to dive into the galaxy far, far away.

Below we've highlighted some of the best Black Friday deals you can get for Star Wars video games in 2024.

Star Wars Outlaws

The first-ever open-world Star Wars game, Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws launched just a few weeks ago. The game received generally positive reviews, although it did receive criticism for repetitive gameplay mechanics and numerous technical issues. Thankfully, many of these issues have been resolved or addressed thanks to post-launch updates In fact, Ubisoft just released an update that removes stealth requirements on certain missions, making it much more approachable.

Star Wars prequel trilogy fans are living their best lives as actors Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor have made several joint appearances at different conventions.

Hayden Christensen shares why he thinks Anakin Skywalker tried to jump over Obi-Wan in #RevengeOfTheSith — even though he had the high ground

"When Obi-Wan defeated Darth Maul, Darth Maul had the high ground, and [Obi-Wan] did this amazing flip … So Anakin, in the back of his… pic.twitter.com/p08iiPyKMr

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The Mustafar battle is a well-known fight in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. It happens on the fiery planet Mustafar between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. They fight because Anakin has joined the dark side and betrayed the Jedi. The battle is very intense, with lava all around them, and it ends sadly for Anakin.

The battle gave us some of the most memorable scenes in movies, but it also had some questionable moves and funny lines, like the one about the high ground.

At Spacecon, Christensen shared some insights about the famous fight. He joked that Anakin jumped because of “the arrogance of youth.” He also suggested that Anakin believed he could beat Obi-Wan Kenobi because he knew how Obi-Wan had defeated Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace.

In a TikTok video by thelegacyofnerd, Christensen explained that Anakin probably grew up hearing stories about that fight, which made...

The Mustafar battle is a famous fight scene in ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.’ It takes place on the volcanic planet Mustafar between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

They fight because Anakin has turned to the dark side and betrayed the Jedi. The battle is intense and dramatic, with lava flowing around them, and it ends with a tragic defeat for Anakin.

The battle gave us some of the most iconic scenes in fiction in general, but it also provided us with some dubious strategies and some really awkward lines, high ground anyone?

In any case, during Spacecon Christensen finally shed some light on the details regarding the iconic fight.

Christensen joked that Anakin jumped because of “the arrogance of youth.” He then suggested that Anakin thought he could beat Obi-Wan Kenobi because he knew how Obi-Wan had defeated Darth Maul in ‘The Phantom Menace.’

In a TikTok video by thelegacyofnerd,...

Prior to being synonymous with MCU, Samuel L. Jackson happened to be a staple of the Star Wars universe. Playing the role of Jedi master Mace Windu in all three Star Wars Prequel Trilogy films, Jackson faced his character’s death in 2005’s Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, after confronting Palpatine.

Samuel L. Jackson as Mace Windu in Star Wars prequel franchise | image: Lucasfilm

However, despite falling off of a window, Samuel L. Jackson believes there’s still hope for his character to survive. During his recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jackson opened up about Mace Windu’s fate in the Star Wars universe. Giving several reasons why Windu might be alive, Jackson refused to believe that George Lucas concluded his character’s run.

Samuel L. Jackson Insisted that His Star Wars Character is Alive

Joining the iconic Star Wars franchise as the Jedi master Mace Windu,...

We have been reaping the rewards of Star Wars' new approach to storytelling over the past five years. The franchise has already bounced back into the world of cinema over the past decade, with major movies closing out the Skywalker Saga and laying the groundwork for both the future of the film series and various other stories that can be told on the big screen. But it has also taken its stories to the small screen too, thanks in no small part to the Disney Plus streaming service.

This has paved the way for new stories in the Star Wars universe such as The Mandalorian, but it has also set the stage for the return of some franchise legends like Obi-Wan Kenobi, Cassian Andor, and Boba Fett. But there is one infamous Star Wars legend that made multiple appearances across the Disney Plus shows, and he might be the one...

Okay, we all loved the original Star Wars trilogy. George Lucas’ unique vision defined the space opera genre and gave us some epic movies that we will love for years to come. But remember when the Prequel Trilogy came out?

Sure, by the time the Revenge of the Sith came out, fans were more satisfied with the story, but do you remember how much hate was directed towards Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace when it first came out?

The Prequel Trilogy did not receive much love upon its premiere, but its quality has been reevaluated over the years and today, more and more people love these movies, especially since the Sequel Trilogy failed to make significant progress in that aspect.

Building on that, a fan has recently gone back to the Revenge of the Sith video game – yes, that was the time when each film got a...

The Force of positive thinking continues to be strong with Ewan McGregor, who said at L.A. Comic Con this past weekend that he and… someone… are “exploring” possibilities for a second season of Disney+’s live-action Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars series.

Set 10 years after the events of 2005’s Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 1 found our titular hero hiding out from the force-sensitive agents, known as Inquisitors, who were tasked with dispatching all surviving Jedi.

More from TVLineThe Acolyte's Jodie Turner-Smith: Disney Needs to Speak Up 'When People Are Getting Dog-Piled on the Internet With Racism...

When it comes to Disney and the Star Wars universe, it hasn't always been smooth sailing across the galaxies. In fact, The Acolyte was highly touted, then bombed and then canceled. Meanwhile, previous series that did well were not renewed. That might be changing for one such series.

Ewan McGregor has been an incredible Obi-Wan Kenobi, and after the success of the Obi-Wan series, fans have been dying to dive back into the life of their favorite Jedi trainer. McGregor has always been on board with another series to further take the character into new adventures, but Disney has been reluctant. That may be about to change.

McGregor, at an Los Angeles Comic-Con event answered a fans question about the possibility of a return to that world. McGregor confirmed that there have been exploratory conversations about ideas for a second season with Disney and LucasFilm.

It would make sense. The...

That galaxy so far, far away has expanded its horizons in the past half-decade. The Star Wars franchise celebrated the launch of the Disney Plus streaming service by telling stories through it, as a number of shows were produced for the streamer. In fact, one of them helped herald in the Disney Plus era as The Mandalorian launched with the platform in 2019.

Since then, the Star Wars universe has added more and more shows to its catalog, with some being direct spinoffs of The Mandalorian and others giving the spotlight to some of the franchise's most legendary characters. Some even launched new stories set within the vast world of the franchise, beyond just adding to the Skywalker Saga.

It's been an unusual few months for fans of the Star Wars TV series, as a number of them have reportedly been cancelled (albeit for different reasons). It turns out, however, that...

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith's Iconic Lightsaber Fight Almost Took a Darker Turn - Main Image

The stunt coordinator of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith recently revealed that the film's iconic lightsaber fight almost took an unexpected darker turn.

Most Star Wars fans would argue that the climactic fight between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker in the final prequel trilogy film was one of the best lightsaber battles in the franchise's history.

The moment was consequential to the rest of the galaxy in the coming years as it officially ended the friendship between the two characters and it led to Anakin becoming the villainous Darth Vader.

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Stunt Coordinator Reveals Lightsaber Fight Was Almost Darker

In a recent interview, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith stunt coordinator Nick Gillard revealed that the climactic lightsaber fight originally had Anakin try to decapitate Obi-Wan.

"Anakin grabs Obi by the throat.

Star Wars stunt coordinator Nick Gillard revealed that Steven Speilberg actually created the 'high ground' scene in Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith.

According to GamesRadar, it was Spielberg's idea for Obi-Wan Kenobi to warn Anakin not to "try it" before he jumps, as Kenobi had the High Ground. This scene has been discussed and dissected for the past 19 years, and fans have grown to love it. Obi-Wan's exact line, "It's over, Anakin. I have the high ground," is probably one of the most famous lines in the saga now, and it might be Ewan McGregor's single most memorable dialogue as Obi-Wan Kenobi.

However, according to Nick Gillard, everyone hated the scene, but Lucas remained adamant about keeping it in the movie:

It's just the way George [Lucas] hung onto it. We hated it, it's common knowledge we hated it. We had a different version for it.

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith's Iconic High Ground Scene Was Steven Spielberg's Idea - Main Image

The stunt coordinator who worked on Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith revealed that the iconic "high ground" scene was an idea from a legendary filmmaker.

One of the prequel trilogy installment's memorable moments is the climactic duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker in Mustafar where the former said that he has the "high ground" before severing his former padawan.

Up to this day, the scene remains one of the most pivotal moments for fans who grew up on the prequel trilogy. However, as it turns out, it was not George Lucas who came up with that idea.

Steven Spielberg Was Behind Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith's High Ground scene

In a recent interview, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith stunt coordinator Nick Gillard shared that it was Steven...

With Star Wars in a bit of a rut of late, Disney is turning to one of the franchise's most beloved modern day characters in hopes of a rebound. A new rumor from industry insider Daniel Rpk claims that Star Wars Jedi protagonist Cal Kestis will be making his live-action debut in a project "very soon."

The rumor was posted to Daniel Rpk's Patreon, but it was light of details. The scooper claimed that he couldn't share much, other than the character's live-action debut would be on Disney+. This likely means Cal Kestis will appear in either a yet-to-be-revealed Star Wars series, or perhaps an already existing series.

Set between the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, the Star Wars Jedi games follow the adventures of Cal Kestis, one of the surviving Jedi currently being hunted by the Galactic Empire.

There is a lot of crossover in the pop-culture sphere. If an actor is part of one major franchise; chances are that they might be part of another too. Look no further than the likes of Michael Keaton, Ryan Reynolds, and Josh Brolin, who have starred in both DC and Marvel projects.

That extends to Star Wars, too. Mark Hamill, for example, is best-known to one audience for portraying the legendary Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, and to another for voicing The Joker in many classic Batman TV shows and movies (including Batman: The Animated Series and the Batman Arkham video game series).

But it turns out that he isn't the only Joker actor to appear in the Star Wars franchise, and according to a new report, the other Clown Prince Of Crime could be about to make his debut live-action appearance in the Star Wars universe.

Gotham...

Warner Bros.’ “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” conjured a dominating £7.3 million ($9.6 million) opening weekend in the U.K. and Ireland, easily claiming the top spot at the box office, according to numbers from Comscore.

Ahimsa Entertainment’s Tamil-language film “The Greatest Of All Time” (“Goat”), starring Vijay, debuted in second place with £768,842.

Sony’s “It Ends With Us” held strong in its fifth week, landing at number three with £668,902, pushing its total to £20.1 million. Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” continued to perform well in its seventh frame, adding £661,592 for a £55.9 million cume.

Rounding out the top five, Disney’s “Alien: Romulus” scared up another £570,708 in its fourth weekend, bringing its total to £12.1 million.

Universal’s “Despicable Me 4” showed staying power in sixth place, collecting £543,555 in its ninth week for a £45.7 million total. Warner Bros.’ “Blink Twice” landed in seventh with £331,425 in its third weekend, accumulating £2.62 million overall.

Disney’s “Inside Out 2” took the eighth spot,...

Actor James Earl Jones has died. Beginning with the Stanley Kubrick classic Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964), Jones went on to appear in some of the most successful films of all-time. To many movie fans, he is probably best known for his role as Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy (he provided the character’s memorable voice).

Jones also appeared on the animated series The Simpsons (1989) three times and voiced Mufasa both in The Lion King (1994) and The Lion King (2019), while he returned too as the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016). He also acted in films such as Conan the Barbarian (1982), Coming to America (1988), Field of Dreams (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), The Sandlot (1990), Patriot Games (1992) and Sneakers (1992).

Jones earned four competitive Tony Award...

James Earl Jones, the revered actor who voiced Star Wars villain Darth Vader, starred in Field of Dreams and many other films and Broadway shows and is an Egot winner, died this morning at his home in Dutchess County, NY. He was 93.

His reps at Independent Artist Group confirmed the news to Deadline.

Widely regarded as among the world’s great stage and screen actors Jones is one of the few entertainers to have won the Egot, though his Academy Award was Honorary. Jones has received two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Daytime Emmy, a spoken-word Grammy Award in 1977 and three Tony Awards.

The actor amassed nearly 200 screen credits during his brilliant 60-year career, starting some early-’60s TV guest roles and Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 classic Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964). He probably is best known for his voice...

A few years ago, YouTube clips of scenes from The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels were filled with hundreds of comments from Star Wars fans who hoped for an impossible resolution to Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker's tragic relationship.

It seemed like a pipe dream back then. Most fans always added a hopeless "It's probably never going to happen" at the end of a comment, hoping Hayden Christensen would return to Star Wars as the ghost of Anakin Skywalker, who reunites with a live-action Ahsoka Tano. Ahsoka had come a long way, evolving from animation to live-action and now starring in her own successful series, which has been greenlit for a second season.

As someone roughly the same age as Jake Lloyd when Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace was released, I went through the horrors of reading toxic threads by fans around the web. I...

Star Wars is one of the biggest fandoms of all time, comprising fans from all walks of life. While the space-opera universe, even during the days of George Lucas, has catered to all kinds of fans, a faction of toxic fans have always found something or the other wrong with its many projects, films, and series.

A still from the Star Wars franchise | Credit: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith/Lucasfilm

This toxic faction has gained an added edge during this age of the internet, leading to intense backlash and excessive hate campaigns. The most recent example of this has been the cancelation of The Acolyte, a series that sought to introduce a new storyline set within the larger universe of Star Wars. And Lucas already foresaw this decades ago.

George Lucas Warned Us About Toxic Star Wars Fandom Ages Ago George Lucas | Image by Nicolas Genin licensed...

In recent years, the consensus surrounding the Star Wars prequels has shifted a lot, mostly thanks to Disney’s treatment of the huge IP. However, fans’ dissatisfaction with the new era of the Galaxy far, far away has led many to put on rose-tinted glasses while looking back at the prequels.

A still from Episode III- Revenge of the Sith | Credit: Lucasfilm

It’s important to acknowledge the IP under George Lucas wasn’t universally beloved, especially the prequels, which were seen as a letdown from the original trilogy at the time. Partaking in this discourse, fans recall their unbiased memory of the franchise from that era.

It Wasn’t All Sunshine and Roses for Star Wars Under George Lucas A still from Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith | Credit: LucasFilm

One thing that separates the prequels from the recent Star Wars releases is that it was a project of George Lucas‘ unabashed artistic vision,...

The Acolyte has been a much-debated show among Star Wars fans. Some have come to like it for its unique take on the Jedi and its strong finale, but it's also been criticized for its pacing, writing, and not making good use of its setting. Watching the show, some fans couldn't help but wonder about how much else there is to explore in the Star Wars galaxy on TV.

So what are some ideas for Star Wars ideas Disney could use to make a new Star Wars show, since they're clearly interested? Here are good ones:

Star Wars: The Old Republic.. Image Courtesy BioWare, EA Games Knights of the Old Republic

For two decades, fans have loved this Star Wars video game, arguably the best ever. This award-winning RPG remains an incredible experience, set 4000 years before the movies and showcasing a war between the Republic and the Sith. It's packed...

In the world of entertainment where de-aging technology has become a part and parcel, two renowned Star Wars icons stunned audiences with their seemingly ageless appearances. After Hayden Christensen’s acclaimed return as Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka, his Star Wars co-star Natalie Portman recently made headlines for her jaw-dropping transformation in her latest role.

Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith | Lucasfilm

Leaving viewers marveling at how young she looks, Natalie Portman vowed audiences with her breathtaking appearance in Lady in the Lake. Joining Hayden Christensen on the list of actors who defied time with their ageless appearance, Portman’s gorgeousness reaffirmed her status as one of Hollywood’s most captivating stars.

Hayden Christensen Rocked the Star Wars Galaxy with His Timeless Appearance

Following his debut as Anakin Skywalker in 2002’s Star Wars: Episode II —Attack of the Clones, at the age...

In 1977's "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope," the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness) was introduced wearing lightweight, light-colored robes, outfitted with a loose, cloak-like hood. One might rightly assume that the robes were necessary for living on the desert planet of Tatooine, and that light, full-bodied robes were key for keeping the sun off his head and body. One doesn't want skintight black leather in the desert, no matter what the L.A. Goth kids might be unwisely wearing to Disneyland during the summer.

Later in the series, in 1983's "Star Wars: Episode VI -- Return of the Jedi," fans would see the character of Emperor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) in person for the first time, and he, too, would be wearing dark robes. Palpatine's cloak, however, was more mysterious, serving to obscure the frail body and place face of the twisted warlock lord. The cloak-and-robe aesthetic...

This article contains spoilers for "The Acolyte" season 1.

In George Lucas' 2005 film "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith," Senator Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) tells a story to Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christiansen) about a mythic Sith lord known as Darth Plagueis the Wise. Darth Plagueis was said to be so powerful and wise that he mastered the dark side of the Force, using negative emotions to create life from nothing. Plagueis was eventually killed by his apprentice, the evil Darth Sidious. "Star Wars" fans will hasten to add that Darth Sidious was Palpatine's Sith alias.

For years, fans theorized that Darth Sidious and Darth Plagueis once combined their dark side powers, shot energy out into the universe, and conceived a Force baby within the womb of a random woman. The Force baby they created was none other than Anakin himself, the boy who would grow up to be Darth Vader.

The Acolyte Season 1, Episode 8, “The Acolyte,” finds Osha and Mae at a crossroads with their current abductors. Osha has a vision after putting The Stranger/Qimir’s helmet on. The Sith master struggles to free Osha from the helmet’s restraints, as he has to use dark force to remove them. Osha then tells him she envisioned Mae killing Sol without using weapons.

Meanwhile, they are chillingly watched over by Darth Plagueis. (We first met this character in the 2005 film Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.) According to Star Wars lore, he is a “Sith Lord with the ability to cheat death and create life.” Osha knows precisely where they are headed, and they leave together to see if they can stop her.

Meanwhile, back on the ship, while Mae is restrained, she blames Sol and his team for killing her entire community and family. He also...

This article contains spoilers for the "Star Wars: The Acolyte" season 1 finale.

The "Star Wars: The Acolyte" season 1 finale offered many surprises as it wrapped up the mystery of Jedi murders. The series opened with the killing of Jedi Master Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss) and has slowly shown us a path of darkness paved with the best of intentions, a microcosm of the "Star Wars" story told in The Skywalker Saga. "It's like poetry," George Lucas once famously said, "it rhymes."

"Star Wars," at its core, is something to help impart lessons on those who watch it, and resisting the temptation to do evil in the name of something good has been a central tenet of the property since its earliest days under Lucas' creative control.

In the season 1 finale, also titled "The Acolyte," we were shown one tantalizing glimpse of a character who has never been on screen in "Star Wars" before,...

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains significant spoilers of The Acolyte Episode 8

The Acolyte finale saw several Star Wars characters make a cameo appearance that has angered the Og fans. The show revealed Darth Plagueis for the first time in live-action Star Wars projects, hinting that he could be Qimir’s Sith Master. The finale was disappointing since all it did was set up a Season 2.

Amandla Stenberg in a still from The Acolyte | Lucasfilm Ltd/Disney

The show received hate from fans right from the first episode. Fans blamed Disney and Kathleen Kennedy for trying to impose a forced inclusion agenda. After the disappointing finale and the potential Season 2 set up, fans now want the show to leave the Darth Plagueis arc alone.

Star Wars Classic Character Darth Plagueis Appears In The Acolyte‘s Disappointing Finale Darth Plagueis in The Acolyte | Lucasfilm Ltd/Disney

The Acolyte finale was a huge...

The world held its breath when Padme Amidala asked Anakin Skywalker whether he had killed younglings. Although Skywalker had indeed killed the children of the Jedi, the actor portraying the role, Hayden Christensen had other plans.

Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker/ Darth Vader in Revenge of the Sith | Lucasfilm

Since children needed a terrified expression on their faces, the cast and crew of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith had to get creative. And by creative we mean primal.

When Hayden Christensen Shouted At Kids!

From killing younglings to trying to wipe out the entire Jedi race from the universe, the character of Anakin Skywalker became more and more chaotic and discordant as the movie drew to a close.

A still from Revenge of the Sith | Lucasfilm

However, the purge of the Jedi meant that not even the children should be spared. This was something highly different...

The first few Star Wars films provided a seminal filmmaking experience for people who grew up in the 70s and 80s. The original trilogy changed movies and how people saw blockbuster filmmaking. George Lucas created something original and unique that audiences had never seen before. The writer/director went on to direct the prequel trilogy in the late 90s and early 2000s.

Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith | Lucasfilm

The prequel trilogy majorly focused on Anakin Skywalker’s gradual evolution and acceptance of the dark side of the Force, through Palpatine’s calculative temptations. The result was a deadly event that would be forever remembered in the history of the franchise. Through the devastating event, Lucas perfectly set up the original trilogy.

George Lucas Traumatized Audiences Way Before Game of Thrones With The Order 66 Event

The execution of Order 66 in Revenge of...

For George Lucas, Star Wars was the culmination of his creative journey – one that sought to redefine cinematic excellence by introducing a universe so divergent that it would make the audience balk at the scale of his extraordinary epic.

Star Wars: A New Hope feat. C-3Po and R2D2 [Credit: LucasFilm]

However, Star Wars became much more than that. It established a cult of tropes that became fixtures in the film industry, thus helping to reshape how stories were told and tragedies were framed. No other IP ever came close to replicating George Lucas’ astounding masterpiece and yet, there existed huge roadblocks at the beginning of his journey – as with all journeys that end up creating history.

Star Wars, George Lucas, and the Impact of Biology

Almost all of the concepts that make up the building blocks of Star Wars are rooted in tangible science, including the Force. Described...

Steven Spielberg is arguably one of the best filmmakers of all time and a close friend of Star Wars creator George Lucas. As a result, it might not surprise fans to learn that Spielberg helped Lucas with what is possibly one of the most impactful sequences in the prequels era of the franchise, which Lucas directed.

Steven Spielberg contributed to the Order 66 montage in Revenge of the Sith (Credit: Lucasfilm).

In a behind-the-scenes featurette, concept design supervisor Ryan Church detailed Spielberg’s involvement in Revenge of the Sith, which concluded the prequel trilogy. Church revealed how Spielberg helped create the visuals for the infamous Order 66 sequence from the movie. Here is what Spielberg contributed to the film and why it made the Order 66 deaths even more tragic.

Steven Spielberg Helped Create the Order 66 Montage in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg was reportedly offered the director’s chair for The Phantom Menace,...

Star Wars fans might not recognize the face or name of Matthew Wood, but they are plenty familiar with his voice. Originally a sound engineer and sound editor for Lucasfilm, Wood went on to voice the character of General Grievous, among other voice roles in the franchise. However, the Kaleesh cyborg remains Wood’s most popular role.

Matthew Wood voiced General Grievous in Revenge of the Sith (Credit: Star Wars | YouTube).

During an interview, Wood spoke about the possibility of reprising his role as General Grievous, for a solo movie focusing on the character. Given the expanded focus the character has received in spin-off media, fans have grown attached to Grievous. Therefore, a Star Wars anthology film about the character might make sense and Wood is certainly willing to return.

Matthew Wood Reveals He Is Open to Revisiting General Grievous Role For a Star Wars Movie

Matthew Wood voiced General...

Revenge of the Sith marks the conclusion of George Lucas’ prequel trilogy of Star Wars movies. The 2005 movie cemented Anakin Skywalker’s fall to the dark side while setting up the events of the original trilogy. As a result, the film had plenty of ground to cover in a short amount of screen time. However, Lucas originally had a much longer cut of the film on hand.

Revenge of the Sith might have been the longest Star Wars movie (Credit: LucasFilm).

According to Matthew Wood, who voiced General Grievous in the film, the original cut for the Revenge of the Sith would have made it one of the longest films in the franchise. However, Lucas eventually managed to trim the fat and reduce the film’s length. Here is what Wood had to say about the film’s original cut and his role as General Grievous.

Matthew Wood Talked About...

George Lucas’s interstellar adventures in a galaxy far, far away have run into their fair share of troubles in the real world too. Star Wars may be one of the most prized, critically celebrated, universally loved, and economically successful franchises ever dreamed up by Hollywood. But nothing comes close to the amount of controversies it has invited simply by breathing in the wrong direction.

George Lucas [Credit: Wikimedia Commons]

After the legendary launch of the sci-fi franchise and its initial few years of unparalleled success, Star Wars came to a halt with its prequel trilogy after problematic elements from the movies and the toxicity of the fandom merged to turn every minor grievance into a divisive subject of monstrous proportions.

Among them belonged a Chinese actress whose claims about her cut scene from one of the prequel trilogy films not only colored the franchise in a bad light, but also...

Dafne Keen’s latest work, The Acolyte, has been ripped to shreds online. Seeming to be the last straw for fans of the Star Wars franchise, it has been criticized for every imperfection, and a lot of blame has been thrown around as they tried to figure out who exactly was to blame for the failures of the series.

However, there suddenly seems to be a calm after the horrible storm the series has been in since it released its first episode. All of a sudden, audiences seemed to have a change of mind when it came to one aspect of the series.

Dafne Keen in The Acolyte (2024) | Disney+

So much so, that they are labeling it to be one of the best seen in the franchise for a while, even bringing down the polarizing series, Ahsoka.

Spoiler Alert!Spoilers for episode 5 of The Acolyte.

Dafne Keen’s Lightsaber Combat...

This Star Wars: The Acolyte article contains spoilers.

Not since the Order 66 montage in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith have we witnessed such a bloodbath. Episode 5 of The Acolyte, suitably titled “Night,” didn’t just kill off the nameless Jedi redshirts we all expected to die when the mystery Sith Lord showed up on Khofar in episode 4 but also two members of the show’s main cast: Jecki Lon (Dafne Keen) and Yord Fandar (Charlie Barnett) in one fell swoop. It’s a shocking turn of events that immediately raises the stakes of the show and reveals the dark side this Star Wars murder mystery has been promising to unleash since its very first trailers. Now, all bets are off, and it’s so refreshing.

You see, up until Qimir (Manny Jacinto) stabbed Jecki through the chest and broke Yord’s neck, “Night” seemed to be taking the safe...

8 Star Wars Characters Around During The Acolyte - Main Image

Star Wars: The Acolyte's fourth episode, which features a surprising cameo from Ki-Adi-Mundi, has sparked a significant debate.

Set about a hundred years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I – Phantom Menace, many believe that during the tail-end of the High Republic Era, the Cerean Jedi Master wasn’t even born yet.

However, several franchise characters are alive during The Acolyte, especially those who belong to various alien races.

Though it remains to be seen whether they turn up in the Disney+ series or not, they may have known the show’s main characters, like Vernestra Rwoh.

So, here are the eight original Star Wars characters alive during The Acolyte.

Oppo Rancisis

Oppo Rancisis was a Jedi Master who served the Jedi Council during the High Republic Era.

He, too, was around during the Invasion of Naboo and the Clone Wars.

At the beginning of Irvin Kershner's 1980 sci-fi flick "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back," Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) is attacked by vicious yeti while patrolling the frozen wastelands of the planet Hoth. The yeti, called a wampa, carries Luke back to its lair, where it feasts on the bones of some other mysterious prey. Luke's feet are frozen to the ceiling, and he remains injured and dangling, unable to defend himself. Luckily, Luke brought a lightsaber with him, and he's able to use it to free himself and slay the yeti. It's a pity that the makers of "The Empire Strikes Back" didn't think to include a scene wherein the space yeti fought Chewbacca, a space sasquatch. 

In the original (and now unavailable) cuts of "Empire Strikes Back," the wampa was barely seen, achieved only through a clumsy costume and clever editing that left the bulk of its massive body obscured.

Actor Hayden Christensen is synonymous with the role of Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequels and other projects. He first appeared in the role in 2002’s Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. Franchise spearhead George Lucas cast Christensen to play Anakin in the prequels, which detail Darth Vader’s backstory.

Hayden Christensen discussed Anakin’s turn to the dark side in Revenge of the Sith (Credit: Lucasfilm).

In the prequels, Christensen’s Anakin is eventually seduced by the dark side temptations and transforms into the evil Sith Lord Darth Vader. However, when it was time to complete Anakin’s fall to the dark side, the actor wasn’t quite convinced by the semantics. Therefore, he had to convince Lucas to give his character one Sith attribute that the director was initially hesitant to add.

Hayden Christensen Talks Convincing George Lucas to Give Him Sith Eyes in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith...

As a franchise, Star Wars is known to be based on falsities. Be it fight sequences, or heartfelt ones, often, what we see isn’t what is actually there. Several characters are almost completely CGI, and Disney relies quite heavily on visual effects to bail them out when put in a tough corner. From the lightsaber effects to the fights being done by stunt people, there is no denying that CGI helps the final product look the way that it does.

Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker (Credit: Disney+/Lucasfilm Ltd.)

However, sometimes actors or VFX artists go above and beyond to get the most authentic version of a scene. During an interview, Hayden Christensen revealed one such scene that became iconic for fans of the franchise.

Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor Impressed Fans

During an interview with GQ, Hayden Christensen looked back at some of his most iconic moments in Star Wars,...

Actor Mark Hamill is best known for playing the role of Luke Skywalker in George Lucas’ original trilogy of Star Wars movies. Hamill later reprised his iconic role for the sequel trilogy produced under Disney and also appeared in some of the spin-off television shows, set after the events of the original trilogy.

Mark Hamill is synonymous with the role of Luke Skywalker in Star Wars (Credit: Lucasfilm).

However, in an old interview, Hamill detailed plans for future installments in the franchise. At the time, the actor revealed that there were plans for his character to appear in the third installment of the prequel trilogy. As a result, Hamill inadvertently revealed one abandoned plot point for the prequels years before they came to fruition. Here is what Hamill had to say about the prequels.

Mark Hamill Revealed Plot Ideas That Were Excluded From Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

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Scottish actor and marital artist Ray Park began his film career as a stunt double for actors Robin Shou and James Remar in the 1997 video game adaptation "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation." He played some other characters too, although only in a background capacity; his face could not be seen. 1999 saw Park's career explode, however, as he played the demonic Darth Maul in George Lucas' supra-blockbuster "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace." At the time, critics were mixed on "The Phantom Menace," but many "Star Wars" fanboys agreed that Darth Maul was really, really cool. He didn't speak much — and when he did, he was voiced by Peter Serafinowicz — but his double-sided lightsaber, black cloak, stoic demeanor, and striking facial markings made Maul one of the most memorable parts of an otherwise forgettable film.

Later in 1999, Park also served as the body/fight double for the Headless Horseman in Tim Burton's "Sleepy Hollow,...

Actors often have the difficult task of meeting each other on the same day that their characters are supposed to convey a sense of history between one another, so that’s precisely what makes the story of Ahsoka’s Rosario Dawson and Hayden Christensen all the more special.

In the summer of 1995, the two budding teenage actors attended drama school together at New York City’s Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, so Christensen was right there when Dawson’s career was established by way of Harmony Korine and Larry Clark’s provocative indie, Kids. Similarly, in 2002, Dawson caught up with Christensen in the middle of his Anakin Skywalker era, as they both filmed their respective roles on the set of Billy Ray’s Shattered Glass. In 2004, the critically acclaimed biographical drama would go on to be nominated for best picture at 19th Independent Spirit Awards, where the two friends...

George Lucas, who has been deeply connected to the Star Wars franchise, has delivered remarkable projects that garnered significant attention. The sci-fi saga’s immense popularity reflects his hard work. However, while he remains committed to storytelling and filmmaking, he is no longer actively involved in the creative direction of the franchise post-sale to Disney.

George Lucas at Festival de Venise (Mostra)| Credit: Nicolas Genin for Wikimedia Commons

Given that Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) was the last project that he directed in the franchise, many fans are wondering about his return. With what Lucasfilm’s boss recently told in an interview, it seems there is still hope for his return.

Lucasfilm Boss Dave Filoni Commented on George Lucas’s Return to Direct Star Wars Project

George Lucas has been actively involved in the creative process of the Galaxy, far far away. However, back in 2012, things...

5 Things You May Have Missed in Star Wars: The Acolyte Episode 3 Destiny - Main Image

The Acolyte Episode 3, Destiny, features the backstory of the mysterious twin sisters Mae and Osha.

Though it’s set further back in the timeline than the previous two episodes, it shows major connections to the greater Star Wars canon with numerous Easter eggs and references.

Warning: Spoilers ahead. Read at your own risk.

The Acolyte Episode 3 reveals Osha and Mae’s origins. The two were raised by a coven of witches led by Mother Aniseya, who also served as their mother figure.

The kids were preparing for their ascension ceremony, which would officially make them a witch, but Osha had second thoughts.

The arrival of the Jedi Knights on the planet Brendok sparked Osha’s interest in joining the Jedi.

As this resulted in Osha and Mae taking different paths, it ended with...

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith marked the conclusion of the prequels era of the space opera franchise created by George Lucas. The film explores Anakin Skywalker’s turn to the dark side and transformation into Darth Vader. Meanwhile, the Jedi Order is destroyed by the Sith, forcing Master Yoda to take some tough calls.

Master Yoda’s role in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith presented a hilarious challenge (Credit: Lucasfilm).

Given Yoda’s larger role in the film, Lucas and his creative team had to figure out how to deal with his movements as he was primarily a CGI creation. Lucas faced issues with filming scenes where he had to depict Yoda walking, resulting in a hilarious issue. Nonetheless, Lucas was able to resolve the issue with a clever CGI solution, and here is everything you need to know about it.

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Had...

George Lucas returned to the galaxy far, far away to complete his epic space opera saga with the prequels that detail the backstory of Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader. The prequels explore the rise of the Empire and the fall of the Jedi, with the Clone Troopers playing a crucial role in the overall storyline of this particular era.

George Lucas originally cast Temuera Morrison to play Jango Fett in Star Wars (Credit: AMC).

In the third installment of the prequels Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Lucas brought back actor Temuera Morrison to play some of the Clone Troopers following his performance as Jango Fett in the earlier installment. However, Lucas quickly realized that Morrison was too old for the part and came up with an inventive solution to resolve the issue.

George Lucas Felt Temuera Morrison Was a Bit Too Old for Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

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George Lucas, the man who spawned the beloved Star Wars franchise, has always been marked as a visionary of supreme quality and his works speak on his behalf. While the original trilogy had dazzled the fans, making the creator forever synonymous with the series, his prequel trilogy became a mere laughing stock for the public.

Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in Episode III- Revenge of the Sith. Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd.

The original trilogy resonated with the viewers over its stories, characters, and the unique visual effects featured in the film, but the prequel was more politically influenced and after creating Episode III- Revenge of the Sith, he felt that he should put an end to his galaxy far, far away.

Although one would think it was the audience reception that forced Lucas to end that was not the case as he opened up about his decision to MTV.

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Revenge of the Sith is the best entry in the Prequel trilogy for Star Wars, one that brought audiences face to face with the downfall of Anakin Skywalker, the Jedi Order, and the rise of the Galactic Empire. While the Prequels have been infinitely memed, the trilogy, especially its finale, consists of some of the most emotionally charged moments of the entire franchise.

One such moment, that has been simultaneously memed and and considered one of the most emotionally charged moments of the franchise, is the battle between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker (now Darth Vader) on the plane of Mustafar. One of the many things that made fans laugh out loud was the finale of the battle, where Obi-Wan Kenobi declares that he has the high ground, but it seems that this was not the only iteration of the fight between the Jedi Master and his former Padawan.

Obi-Wan...