Jabba the Hutt

Image: Ramon Rosanas, Rachelle Rosenberg, and Clayton Cowles/Marvel Comics

Star Wars Canonizes Obscure Actor, Vaporizes Them Immediately

Star Wars ' love of reveling in its most obscure histories can often be stifling to the growth of its universe. Sometimes though, it makes for a killer gag.

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Aug 19

Star Wars Visions‘ First Teaser Puts a Japanese Lens on the Galaxy Far, Far Away

The animated anthology series takes Star Wars as we know it in a fascinating direction.

Trailers James Whitbrook Jul 3

Image: Luke Ross, Neeraj Menon, and Travis Lanham/Marvel Comics

Star Wars Just Made Smuggling Han Solo’s Body a Very Complicated Business

At the end of Empire Strikes Back, Boba Fett was on cloud nine—or rather, Cloud City, thinking he’d just secured himself the bounty of the century in Han Solo’s carbonite-encased form. It turns out though that Fett couldn’t get himself straight to Jabba’s palace without some complications… and now we know those complications have huge…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jun 2

On Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Maybe Not Everyone Needs an Origin Story

Away from the shadow of the Empire, Disney+’s Star Wars: The Bad Batch has found itself in a fascinating place of exploration early on in its run. Stripped of the military world that gave them order in the age of the Republic, our titular heroes and their new ward now have to make a way…

Television James Whitbrook May 28

I’m Confused About Bantha Poodoo and So Is Everyone Else

Bantha poodoo is the most notorious insult in Star Wars—well, maybe tied for nerfherder. And I have to admit some confusion. Okay, so, to get us all up to speed: the term “Bantha poodoo” or “poodoo” is used in three mainline Star Warsmovies as an insult or curse, first seen in Return of the Jedi,…

io9 Julie Muncy Jul 19

Diego Luna Is Haunted By His Thirst for Jabba the Hutt

Once upon a time, on the press tour for a little-known film called Rogue One, actor Diego Luna expressed a desire. A forbidden desire. Since then, he has not known peace. Recently, Diego Luna appeared on The Tonight Show with dread hosting machine Jimmy Fallon to promote Narcos: Mexico, but of course Fallon just wanted…

Movies Julie Muncy Mar 7

One of Jabba’s Puppeteers Reveals an Awkward On-Set Moment Between Princess Leia and the Hutt

Long before aliens and unusual scifi creatures were realized with pixels and processors, characters like Star Wars’ Jabba the Hutt were brought to life by a team of talented puppeteers, who, when hidden away inside the giant figure, didn’t always know exactly where the puppet’s hands were. CNN’s Great Big Story recently sat down with…

io9 Andrew Liszewski May 18

They Did It: Hasbro Is Officially Producing Its Largest Star Wars Toy Ever

Star Wars toy collectors have been keeping a close eye on a special crowdfunding project over the past few weeks. It’s by none other than Hasbro and it’s for a giant (two feet long and over a foot high and wide) replica of Jabba the Hutt’s sail barge from Return of the Jedi. The hope…

Toys & Collectibles Germain Lussier Mar 30

A Truly Amazing Batman: The Animated Series Figure, and More of the Best Toys of the Week

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, which after a post-Toy Fair break, is back and ready to tempt your wallet with all sorts of lavish toys and collectibles. This week, we’ve got a very special Lego minifigure, almost comically deadly darts, and a Jabba worthy of any great Hutt’s display cabinet. Come take a look! Lego…

Toys & Collectibles Andrew Liszewski Mar 9

These Gaping Mouth Star Wars Snack Bowls Aren’t Screaming As Loud As I Am

Lucasfilm and Disney have ensured there’s no shortage of decor ideas for your next Star Wars-themed soiree. But if you plan to feed your guests, do everyone a favor and skip these Star Wars snack bowls that make it look like you have to snatch pre-chewed treats from the gaping maws of Jabba, Chewbacca, and…

io9 Andrew Liszewski Jul 5

Diego Luna Really Wants to Touch Jabba the Hutt

A leading role in a smash hit Star Wars movie might seem like a dream come true for Diego Luna. But playing Cassian Andor was apparently number two on Luna’s Star Wars wish list… behind yearning for an intimate moment with the galaxy’s most famous space slug crime lord. Apparently Luna has professed his intense…

io9 James Whitbrook Dec 20

A 6-Feet Tall Inflatable Jabba Is the Perfect Lawn Decor For Any Holiday

You might look at this six-feet tall inflatable Jabba the Hutt and see the perfect way to decorate your front yard for Halloween. But look harder and you’ll see it’s actually perfect for any holiday or celebration—be it Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, a wedding, or the arrival of a new baby. $170 might sound a…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Sep 30

What Life Is Like Inside Jabba the Hutt

Arguably the best thing about the original Star Wars trilogy are the puppets. As George Lucas was not yet visually unleashed by CGI, these films had to work within technical limitations to create the bold and ambitious scenes that the scrips demanded. And no puppet (except, maybe Yoda) was as memorable or complex as Jabba…

Tech News Darren Orf Feb 8

Star Wars Kinect includes Slave Bikini Leia dance-off competition

There is a universe where the last Star Wars action figures came out in 1985, the Battle of Endor took place on Kashyyyk, and the prequels were actually a three-night-long PBS mockumentary — directed by Errol Morris — on the vagaries of moisture farming. Suffice to say, we don’t live in that universe. In the…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Feb 27

Even Tatooine was hit by Snowpocalypse 2010

While all you East Coasters dig yourselves out today, here’s a reminder that even alien crime lords aren’t resistant to the fimbul elements. This photo of Jabba the Hoth was taken earlier this year in Spokane. [Fetts via Technabob]

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Dec 27

From Grape-Hutts to Count Dookula: fake Star Wars cereals

Folks who attend the Star Wars Celebration collecting panels will have a chance to collect 16 puntastic mini-cereal boxes. (Hothsted Flakes! Frost = cold! Get it?) Star Wars Celebration runs from August 12-15 in Orlando, Florida. [StarWars.com via Super Punch]

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Jul 17

Could There Ever Be a Jabba the Hutt Sitcom?

After his star turn in Return of the Jedi, what should Jabba the Hutt have done next? Richard Kelly, director of mindbender The Box, has some good ideas. Bonnie Burton interviewed Kelly, and discovered that he has some pretty fleshed-out ideas for where Jabba should appear next. Could these be the seeds of Kelly’s next…

Movies Annalee Newitz Nov 11

This is Either a Terrible Jabba the Hutt Costume or a Great Angry Turd Costume

I doubt the makers of this costume have ever actually seen Star Wars, because this is downright terrible. But if you’re looking for an ugly sleeping bag you can wear to parties, here you go. [Product Page via Boing Boing]

Movies Adam Frucci Jun 5

Clone Wars Is A Good Enough Trailer For The TV Show

We’ve given you ten reasons why Star Wars: The Clone Wars would rock the awesome, shown you sneaks at the new cast members and behind the scenes glimpses of the making of the movie, and even made Annalee into a very excitable, kill-happy droid. But, with the actual movie coming to a theater near you…

io9 Graeme McMillan Aug 14

Star Wars Canonizes Obscure Actor, Vaporizes Them Immediately

Star Wars Visions‘ First Teaser Puts a Japanese Lens on the Galaxy Far, Far Away

Star Wars Just Made Smuggling Han Solo’s Body a Very Complicated Business

On Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Maybe Not Everyone Needs an Origin Story

I’m Confused About Bantha Poodoo and So Is Everyone Else

Diego Luna Is Haunted By His Thirst for Jabba the Hutt

One of Jabba’s Puppeteers Reveals an Awkward On-Set Moment Between Princess Leia and the Hutt

They Did It: Hasbro Is Officially Producing Its Largest Star Wars Toy Ever

A Truly Amazing Batman: The Animated Series Figure, and More of the Best Toys of the Week

These Gaping Mouth Star Wars Snack Bowls Aren’t Screaming As Loud As I Am

Diego Luna Really Wants to Touch Jabba the Hutt

A 6-Feet Tall Inflatable Jabba Is the Perfect Lawn Decor For Any Holiday

What Life Is Like Inside Jabba the Hutt

Star Wars Kinect includes Slave Bikini Leia dance-off competition

Even Tatooine was hit by Snowpocalypse 2010

From Grape-Hutts to Count Dookula: fake Star Wars cereals

Could There Ever Be a Jabba the Hutt Sitcom?

This is Either a Terrible Jabba the Hutt Costume or a Great Angry Turd Costume

Clone Wars Is A Good Enough Trailer For The TV Show

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