The sweeping COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 led to plans for conventions and social gatherings across the globe to be abandoned, but the determined Star Wars community wouldn’t be denied. Inside this exclusive excerpt from issue 204 of Star Wars Insider, contributor Melissa Miller writes about bringing fans together against all odds. Read some of the text below and look for the magazine in stores and digital this week!

ForceFest Wildlife panel guests (left to right): Terryl Whitlatch, Traci Degerman, and Frank Santana, with host Melissa T. Miller.

Last year I’d been set to enjoy my first Star Wars Celebration. I had even pitched a theme for a fan panel and was nervously waiting to hear if it would be accepted. Now, it all seems like a far-off and unrealistic dream.

In the

Star Wars: The Bad Batch is here, chronicling the adventures of the elite squad Clone Force 99 following the end of the Clone War. In Bad Batch Declassified, we’ll explore our favorite moments from each episode of the series, available only on Disney+. Armor up and join us for the ride.

Spoiler warning: This article discusses details and plot points from the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode, “Return to Kamino.”

It was inevitable.

The Bad Batch’s luck has finally run out, with Hunter captured by the Empire and Crosshair. “Return to Kamino” picks up on that cliffhanger, and marks an emotional culmination of the entire series thus far, as the Bad Batch must confront their brother and former friend — instead of hiding from him. Here are five highlights from “Return to

One of the great things about Star Wars is that it inspires endless debates and opinions on a wide array of topics. Best bounty hunter? Most powerful Jedi? Does Salacious B. Crumb have the best haircut in the saga? In that spirit, StarWars.com presents From a Certain Point of View: a series of point-counterpoints on some of the biggest — and most fun — Star Wars issues. In this installment, two StarWars.com writers make a case for the best new character in Star Wars: The High Republic.

It’s Bell Zettifar, says Megan.

As the heyday of the Jedi, Star Wars: The High Republic brings in a lot of new characters, each growing and changing as the series continues. Heroic Avar Kriss, uncertain Imri Cantaros, villainous Lourna Dee and, of course, Geode (who needs no introduction) are among my favorites.

Darkness has fallen on Kamino as Clone Force 99 returns to their home world. Check out preview images from the latest episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, “Return to Kamino,” now streaming on Disney+!

The Imperial fleet gathers.

A ship arrives at Kamino.

Imperial troops escort Hunter.

The Bad Batch in the cockpit of the Marauder.

Omega with her energy bow.

Tech and Echo in a corridor.

The Bad Batch in transit.

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By this point, hopefully you’ve had a chance to read Cavan Scott’s Star Wars: The High Republic: The Rising Storm, the second novel in The High Republic publishing program. Picking up right after the events of the series’ first novel, Star Wars: The High Republic: Light of the Jedi, The Rising Storm is full of jaw-dropping moments. After talking with him to mark the launch of The Rising Storm, StarWars.com caught up with Scott to dig deep into spoiler territory. From Marchion’s evolution to Elzar’s journey to that shocking ending…nothing was off limits. Well, except maybe that question about the Leveler.

Spoiler warning: This article discusses details and plot points from The Rising Storm. 

StarWars.com: Marchion Ro is the major Nihil villain in the series and takes center stage in

Jonathan Rinzler was something like Indiana Jones when it came to unearthing film histories. On a tip from then-Director of Fan Relations Steve Sansweet more than a decade ago, Rinzler and the librarians at Skywalker Ranch recovered a collection of long-forgotten transcripts from Lucasfilm’s storied past.

In four boxes filled with yellowing papers, Rinzler discovered a treasure trove that he would dub the “Lost Interviews,” more than fifty accounts recorded between 1975 and 1978 and conducted by publicist Charley Lippincott, documenting the formative creation of the original Star Wars film from the likes of George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Gary Kurtz. Several pre-dated the film’s meteoric success in May of 1977, a time capsule that allowed modern fans to gain insights into how the gifted cast

Clone Force 99 will return for another mission.

Today, Disney+ announced the second season of the critically-acclaimed animated series Star Wars: The Bad Batch, which will launch in 2022.

“Fans have enthusiastically embraced the action and drama of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and we are excited to see the Star Wars animated universe continue to expand on Disney+,” said Michael Paull, president of Disney+ and ESPN+. “As the dedicated streaming home for the Star Wars franchise, we can’t wait for the second season of this fan-favorite animated series.”

“The entire Lucasfilm Animation team and I would like to thank Disney + and our fans for the opportunity to continue telling the story of the Bad Batch,” added executive producer Dave Filoni.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch follows the elite and experimental clones

Achieving one’s destiny is no easy feat, whether you’re in a galaxy far, far, away, or right here on planet Earth. Sometimes you need a little help to keep motivated and stay on target. The lifestyle brand, Erin Condren, knows the importance of a good planner at your side, and its latest Star Wars collection features a bounty of office and school supplies for fans of all ages.

Known for its inspirational planners and fun stationery, the Erin Condren Star Wars collection offers EC’s signature pieces with a galactic twist. The collection is a way for fans to express their fandom while also empowering them to achieve their goals. With your lightsaber notebook at the ready and your Star Wars sticky notes armed for action, tackling your to-do list is easier