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Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa Talk Family in Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel – Exclusive Excerpt

The Battle of Endor was a pivotal victory for the Rebel Alliance, and an occasion for joyous celebration for most.

But what happened after the last wokling was tucked into bed at the Ewok village, the music had ceased, and the embers had cooled on Darth Vader’s funeral pyre?

In the first excerpt to be released from Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel, the new novel by Beth Revis arriving this August, Luke and Leia take a moment to survey the damage of the Galactic Civil War and consider the work yet to be done to topple the Empire…

The fires had all died down, smoke trailing in the night sky, dissipat­ing long before it could reach any of the countless glittering stars twin­kling through the tree canopy.

Celebrate Obi-Wan Kenobi with Emojis, Stickers, and More

Looking to add some Obi-Wan Kenobi-themed flair to your Instagram story? Missed the bus and need an Inquisitor emoji to help express your frustration? Maybe you’d like to take a selfie with Lola? You’re in luck — though in our experience, there’s no such thing. 

You can bring the heroes and villains of Obi-Wan Kenobi — all episodes now streaming on Disney+ — to your social channels and beyond with emojis, stickers, and much more. Check out StarWars.com’s guide below for various add-ons and surprises that you can use to celebrate the epic limited series. 

Stickers

Head to Giphy.com/StarWars for animated stickers and GIFs that you can add to photos and more. Choose from a disapproving Uncle Owen, cheery Leia and Lola, the bearded Jedi Master himself, and others, all

Light & Magic Trailer, Official Poster Debut

The Death Star trench run, a morphing T-1000, and the Avengers saving New York from an invading alien army. These moments of movie magic all came to be thanks to Industrial Light & Magic, the legendary visual effects studio founded by George Lucas. Its story will finally be told, and we now have our first look. Lucasfilm released today the trailer for Light & Magic, the upcoming Disney+ original docuseries chronicling the history of ILM. You can check out the trailer below.

The docuseries follows ILM from its mid-‘70s inception for Star Wars to the studio’s digital innovations of today, and includes rare archival footage from the Star Wars saga, Indiana Jones series, Willow, Transformers, and The Abyss, among others. Light & Magic features George

HasLab Looks to Bring Reva’s Lightsaber to Our Galaxy

The moment we see Inquisitor Reva ignite her red lightsaber and hear its ominous hum, it’s clear anything can and will happen. The Inquisitors provide chills and thrills in the Disney+ limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi (all episodes now streaming), which marks the first time we’ve seen these ruthless Jedi hunters in live-action. Now fans have the chance to relive all the epic Inquisitor battles with the HasLab-exclusive Star Wars: The Black Series Reva Force FX Lightsaber. HasLab is a crowdfunding program by Hasbro Pulse that makes fans’ dream projects a reality, like the Vintage Collection Razor Crest and a four-foot-long version of Jabba’s Sail Barge.

With the Reva Force FX Elite Lightsaber, the HasLab team has poured in all the details and features to make this saber as iconic as the

Din Djarin Arrives in Marvel’s Star Wars: The Mandalorian #1 – Exclusive Preview

“I can bring you in warm or I can bring you in cold.”

In StarWars.com’s exclusive first look at Marvel’s Star Wars: The Mandalorian #1, the mysterious beskar-clad warrior arrives to claim his bounty on the Mythrol.

The Mandalorian #1, written by Rodney Barnes and illustrated by Georges Jeanty, with a cover by Adi Granov, arrives July 13 and is available for pre-order now on ComiXology and at your local comic shop.

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The Knights of Ren Return in Marvel’s Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #25 – Exclusive Preview

Even the best bounty hunter is no match for the Knights of Ren.

In StarWars.com’s exclusive first look at Marvel’s Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #25, the hunters make their way into the Crimson Dawn stronghold and encounter the dark side warriors…

Bounty Hunters #25, written by Ethan Sacks and illustrated by Paolo Villanelli, with a cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli, arrives July 13 and is available for pre-order now on ComiXology and at your local comic shop.

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DC Shoes Collects the Bounty on a New Boba Fett Capsule Collection – Reveal

The new Star Wars | DC Shoes capsule collection centered around Boba Fett provides a subtle nod to the fan-favorite bounty hunter.

The outline of Fett’s yellow-painted pauldron mingles with other shapes pulled from his unique beskar armor, reimagined as an abstract pattern that is recognizable but not overtly Star Wars-themed. Look closer and you’ll find that the shoes and apparel designs incorporate not just colors from Fett’s armor, but also Mandalorian symbols like the Mythosaur skull and text written in the Star Wars alphabet, Aurebesh.

Today, StarWars.com is thrilled to give you your first look at the Boba Fett capsule below!

The collection is just one of five new capsules created by Star Wars | DC Shoes to celebrate original trilogy characters, with a new line fit for fans of

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Obi-Wan Kenobi?

Now that we’ve said “Hello there” to all six episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi, the latest live-action Star Wars story now streaming on Disney+, we have an even deeper understanding of the former Jedi master during his years in exile on Tatooine. Sure, he was looking after Luke Skywalker and keeping the son of Skywalker out of trouble. But now we know that he also had to fight off Inquisitors, former pupils, and protect Luke’s twin sister, Leia. Prove your strength in the Force and find out how well you know Ben, er, Obi-Wan Kenobi.

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A DIY Lola for Your Little Leia or Luke

Obi-Wan Kenobi introduced Star Wars fans young and old to new heroes, including the indomitable L0-LA59! Lola, as she’s better known, is a dear friend to young Princess Leia who sticks by her side during a harrowing adventure. Curious and cute, Lola helps Leia, other kids, and even a Jedi Master feel a little bit better when they’re scared.

If your kids need some extra bravery or a steadfast companion in their room, this DIY droid is a fun, creative project you can do together! Never underestimate a droid craft.

What You’ll Need

Pushpin or pencil Three paper plates Scissors Black paper Small cup or other circle shape Pencil Bright blue paper Paper hole punch Red acrylic paint School glue Silver acrylic paint Yellow marker Straw Fishing line

You Can’t Escape Poster Posse’s Stunning Obi-Wan Kenobi Art Series

It’s becoming a welcome tradition. Over the last few years, Lucasfilm and Disney have collaborated with the artists of Poster Posse to celebrate the releases of new Star Wars storytelling, creating gorgeous posters for The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. The partnership continued for Obi-Wan Kenobi — all episodes are now streaming on Disney+ — with a stunning series of art. The works range from Chelsea Lowe’s gritty Western take to Scott Hopko’s haunting Darth Vader, all evoking moods and themes from the show. Each poster debuted first on official Star Wars social channels, and StarWars.com is excited to feature the entire run here, along with exclusive commentary from the artists.

“When I was asked to create a poster for Obi-Wan Kenobi, I was so excited! I knew from the start I wanted him to be the center