Star Wars

What does AT-AT stand for?

What does AT-AT stand for?

There are two kinds of people — Star Wars fans who bicker over how to pronounce vehicle names and those who bicker with those fans about bickering too often over Star Wars. If that sentence actually made sense to you, this question should be a breeze. AT-ATs quickly earned a place...

What was one of Yoda’s original names in the first draft of The Empire Strikes Back?

What was one of Yoda’s original names in the first draft of The Empire Strikes Back?

One of the reasons the Star Wars universe is so rich is thanks to the cool-sounding (or weird, funny, etc.) names. And Yoda is easily one of the most memorable names in movie history. But in an early draft of the Star Wars sequel, a name for Luke's Jedi master...

How many forms of communication is C-3PO fluent in?

How many forms of communication is C-3PO fluent in?

It's really incredible the amount of galactic history that C-3PO has been a part of. Besides being built by THE chosen one, Anakin Skywalker, he has also been present at every single important battle or event that's taken place since Ani powered him up. Not bad for a protocol droid...

Who turned down the role of Yoda for The Empire Strikes Back?

Who turned down the role of Yoda for The Empire Strikes Back?

You can go on and on about how much you hate the Special Editions, but we all know if you were in a room with George Lucas there isn’t a single damn thing you wouldn’t do if he asked you. But in the annals of Star Wars history,...

Which is NOT a name for a Jedi?

Which is NOT a name for a Jedi?

Whether you're talking some Obi-Wan, some Qui-Gon, or even good ol' Yoda, you have to admit that Jedi get to have all the cool names. Thanks for nothing mom and dad! In fact, Jedi names are so interesting you can kind of just mumble some random sounds and end up...

How many Oscars did Star Wars win?

How many Oscars did Star Wars win?

In a galaxy far, far away—aka Hollywood—movies of the science fiction genre rarely get their due recognition from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Sure, they’ll get a token “best sound and visual editing that’s mixed and then re-edited” type of technical award, sometimes...

What type of spaceship is the Millennium Falcon?

What type of spaceship is the Millennium Falcon?

What kind of Star Wars fan are you? You might be the type that swears you can feel the force and can't get enough lore. Or maybe you become obsessed with the details, learning every class and rank of the Imperial military. Perhaps, you just really enjoy learning more about...