How Star Tours Laid the Stage for Disney’s Galactic Ambitions

Image: Disney The year 2005 was already an important one for Star Tours, however. Although as previously mentioned Star Tours launched with elements of the ride teasing other locales for the attraction, the original ride never received updates beyond the Endor adventure. But at Star Wars Celebration III in April 2005, Lucas confirmed, at long … Read more

A Picture Guide to Every Star Tours Destination Across the Star Wars Saga

Image: Lucasfilm Fans of the original Star Wars-inspired ride will now be able to travel through all the eras of the live-action stories from a galaxy far, far away. Disney Parks’ Star Tours – The Adventure Continues recently announced that characters and a new setting from Disney+ series The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and Andor are set to join … Read more

The Best Cerveza Cristal Memes, Star Wars or Otherwise

Screenshot: YouTube Product placement in media is a tale as old as time, but the internet was delighted this week after a series of segments showing spots for Chilean beer company Cristal clunkily, yet charmingly, spliced directly into the original Star Wars films have sparked a wave of joyous recreations. Here’s some of the best we’ve … Read more

Battlefront’s New Classic Collection Is a Chance to Return to the Deadliest Bridge in Star Wars History

What is the most brutal battlefront in Star Wars history—the sands of Geonosis? The harsh icewinds of Hoth? The teddy bear-infused terror of Endor’s forests? The dark nights of Umbara? The answer we’re looking for was delivered 20 years ago in one of the all-time classic Star Wars games: this bridge. This week Lucasfilm and … Read more

Star Wars Skywalker Pilot Collection for Columbia: Photos

Image: Columbia Live out your Hoth fantasies—look, some Star Wars fans happen to prefer the characters when they’re stuck in freezing cold environments—with Columbia Sportswear’s latest collaboration with Lucasfilm. The special-edition line is inspired by Luke Skywalker’s iconic flight suit from the Star Wars universe. The ski resort and snow gear collection is perfect to … Read more