Anakin

October 31st 2022

Ahsoka Tano Herself, Ashley Eckstein, Breaks Down Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi

The new animated Star Wars shorts featuring Ahsoka and Count Dooku are now on Disney+.

Television Germain Lussier Oct 31

September 24th 2022

James Earl Jones is Retiring from Darth Vader, But an AI Firm Owns His Voice

We'll likely be hearing Jones as Vader even after he's passed on.

Movies Justin Carter Sep 24

June 3rd 2022

Dave Filoni Knows How Ahsoka Met Luke, But He’s Not Telling Yet

The Mandalorian and Ahsoka producer finally responded to a massive Star Wars question.

Television Germain Lussier Jun 3

June 1st 2022

On Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Jedi Has Lost a Step or Two

Part III of the Star Wars Disney+ show starring Ewan McGregor is now streaming. Here's our recap.

Television Germain Lussier Jun 1

April 28th 2022

I Just Figured Out the Solution to Obi-Wan Kenobi‘s Biggest Continuity Problem

Hopefully, the upcoming Star Wars TV series has, too.

Television Rob Bricken Apr 28

April 19th 2022

The Best Way to Play Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Is the ‘Machete Order’

We suggest the popular internet idea the Machete Order, which turns the prequels into a flashback.

Movies Germain Lussier Apr 19

March 23rd 2022

Essential Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars Stories to Check Out Before His Show

Before Ewan McGregor heads to Disney+ with his new streaming show, a few quintessential Kenobi tales to get you in the mood.

Television James Whitbrook Mar 23

February 3rd 2022

A Jedi, Like His Father Before Him

Luke Skywalker's latest Star Wars story is meant to bridge the gap between bright Knight and disillusioned Master—only it misses the mark at capturing either.

Television James Whitbrook Feb 3

January 20th 2022

The Book of Boba Fett Is Making Me Feel Real Weird About Attack of the Clones

The TV series' portrayal of Tuskens has made one of Episode II 's most infamous scenes even more uncomfortable.

Television Rob Bricken Jan 20

January 14th 2022

How The Book of Boba Fett Evolved Star Wars‘ View of the Tuskens

The latest Disney+ Star Wars series went to great lengths to infuse its Tusken tribe with influences from real-world Indigenous cultures.

Television Jordan Maison Jan 14

September 24th 2021

The Odyssey of Star Wars Turns the Original Trilogy Into Epic Poetry

In this exclusive book excerpt, Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader on Bespin, Homer-style.

Books & Comics Rob Bricken Sep 24

June 18th 2021

Get a Look Inside Star Wars: Queen’s Hope, as Padmé Makes a Tough Decision

Padmé Amidala heads to the front lines of the Clone Wars in E.K. Johnston's third book about Star Wars' beloved Queen-turned-Senator.

Books & Comics Germain Lussier Jun 18

March 29th 2021

The Star Wars Prequels Hid Quite a Few Famous Actors

The Star Wars prequel trilogy itself didn’t launch a lot of its actors into stardom. However, it didn’t manage to hire a great many people who became stars after Darth Vader yelled his famous “Nooooooo!” at the end of Revenge of the Sith. To celebrate the prequel reunion that Disney+’s new Obi-Wan TV series is…

io9 Rob Bricken Mar 29

March 26th 2021

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Enters the Hot Toys Endgame and More Toy News

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s regular round-up of all the latest and greatest toy news. This week: Pikachu wants to shock you, Lego returns to the galaxy far, far away with some new helmets, Batman techs up, and…Where’s Waldo? Well, he could be right on your shelf with a new action figure. Check it…

Toys & Collectibles Andrew Liszewski & James Whitbrook Mar 26

May 24th 2017

This Isn’t Anakin Skywalker’s Lightsaber Anymore. It’s Rey’s.

Anakin Skywalker’s lightsaber is no more—at least namewise, that is. It turns out, internally at Lucasfilm, the marketing team no longer views this weapon as one owned by the fallen Jedi… but instead, it’s now officially Rey’s weapon of choice. The intriguing change of ownership comes via today’s episode of the Star Wars Show. It…

io9 James Whitbrook May 24

August 21st 2015

A Whole Bunch of People Named Their Babies After Anakin Skywalker Last Year

We have officially hit peak Star Wars. The Social Security Administration just published its annual tally of the most popular baby names in the U.S., and “Anakin” made the top 1,000. Squeaking in at #957 on the list, Darth Vader’s birth name was bestowed on 218 baby boys last year. Why would people name their…

io9 Shaenon K. Garrity Aug 21

June 30th 2012

Watch the joyful playtime of Anakin the two-legged kitten

Unlike his similarly limited-limbed namesake, Anakin the kitten doesn’t spend his days brooding over his disappointments in life. Instead, he uses his two front legs to chase down his favorite toy. Anakin was born without a pelvis or hind legs, but fortunately he’s found a happy home with people who delight in his playfulness. His…

io9 Lauren Davis Jun 30

June 10th 2009

Darth Vader Unmasked Mimobot Flash Drive: If You’re Lucky, You’ll Get the Not-Whiny Anakin

Mimoco’s getting more clever with their latest Star Wars mimobot flash drives—Darth Vader and Clone Rex have removeable masks, and one out of six Vaders will have the Uncle Fester face underneath, not the NOOOOO one. [Mimoco]

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jun 10

Ahsoka Tano Herself, Ashley Eckstein, Breaks Down Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi

James Earl Jones is Retiring from Darth Vader, But an AI Firm Owns His Voice

Dave Filoni Knows How Ahsoka Met Luke, But He’s Not Telling Yet

On Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Jedi Has Lost a Step or Two

I Just Figured Out the Solution to Obi-Wan Kenobi‘s Biggest Continuity Problem

The Best Way to Play Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Is the ‘Machete Order’

Essential Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars Stories to Check Out Before His Show

A Jedi, Like His Father Before Him

The Book of Boba Fett Is Making Me Feel Real Weird About Attack of the Clones

How The Book of Boba Fett Evolved Star Wars‘ View of the Tuskens

The Odyssey of Star Wars Turns the Original Trilogy Into Epic Poetry

Get a Look Inside Star Wars: Queen’s Hope, as Padmé Makes a Tough Decision

The Star Wars Prequels Hid Quite a Few Famous Actors

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Enters the Hot Toys Endgame and More Toy News

This Isn’t Anakin Skywalker’s Lightsaber Anymore. It’s Rey’s.

A Whole Bunch of People Named Their Babies After Anakin Skywalker Last Year

Watch the joyful playtime of Anakin the two-legged kitten

Darth Vader Unmasked Mimobot Flash Drive: If You’re Lucky, You’ll Get the Not-Whiny Anakin

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