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Battle Of Jakku
''Star Wars: Lost Stars'' is a 2015 young adult science fiction novel by Claudia Gray set in the ''Star Wars'' universe. The book is set before, during, and after the events of the ''Star Wars'' original trilogy (''A New Hope'', ''The Empire Strikes Back'' and ''Return of the Jedi''), in which the Galactic Empire has tightened its stranglehold on systems in the Outer Rim while the Rebel Alliance also grows in strength. The novel depicts the story of two childhood friends, Ciena Ree and Thane Kyrell, who end up on opposite sides of the conflict: Thane defects to the Rebel Alliance, while Ciena stays in the Galactic Empire. While the two struggle to reconcile their loyalty to the organizations with their friendship with each other, a romance blossoms between the two. Plot Aristocratic Second-Waver Thane Kyrell and villager First-Waver Ciena Ree reside on the Outer Rim planet of Jelucan, where the two bond over their shared love of flying and interest in enrolling at the Imperia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claudia Gray
Claudia Gray is the pseudonym of Amy Vincent, an American writer of paranormal romance young adult fiction, best known for the Evernight (series), ''Evernight'' series and her ''Star Wars'' novels: ''Star Wars: Lost Stars, Lost Stars'', ''Star Wars: Bloodline, Bloodline'', ''Star Wars: Leia, Princess of Alderaan, Leia, Princess of Alderaan'', ''Master & Apprentice'', ''Star Wars: Into the Dark, Into the Dark'', ''Star Wars: The Fallen Star, The Fallen Star'', and ''Into the Light''. Career The second book in the ''Evernight'' series, ''Stargazer'', was published in March 2009, and was ranked No. 4 in the chapter book category of ''The New York Times'' list of bestselling children's books in April 2009. Personal life According to her website, Gray lives in a 100-year-old coral pink-colored house in New Orleans. Publications * ''Constellation'' series: **''Defy the Stars'' (2017) **''Defy the Worlds'' (2018) **''Defy the Fates'' (2019) *DC Comics ** ''House of El Book One: The Shad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
/Film
''/Film'', also spelled ''SlashFilm'', is a blog that covers movie news, reviews, interviews, and trailers. It was founded by Peter Sciretta in August 2005. The site's reviews appear on Rotten Tomatoes, and as of 2024, two of its leading film critics are Chris Evangelista and filmmaker B.J. Colangelo. Podcasts Six podcasts have run on the site. ''The /Filmcast'', hosted by David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Jeff Cannata airs weekly and focuses on a discussion of a recently released film, along with current film news and other related entertainment topics (Adam Quigley co-hosted the show with Chen and Hardawar from 2008 to 2013). In July 2021, the show became independent from the site and was rebranded ''The Filmcast''. ''The Tobolowsky Files'', hosted by Chen, features character actor Stephen Tobolowsky talking about his career, life and other topics. The ''JustifiedCast'', also hosted by Chen, followed season 3 of the TV series '' Justified''. ''A Cast of Kings'' is a podcast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Escape Pod
''Escape Pod'' is a science fiction podcast magazine produced by Escape Artists, Inc. It proclaims itself "the world's leading science fiction podcast". The present co-editors are Mur Lafferty and Valerie Valdes. While episodes are free, the company runs on listener donations and sponsorship. Podcast history Escape Pod launched on 12 May 2005 with founder Serah Eley filling all roles. Writer Jeremiah Tolbert later joined as editor. Serah Eley announced her retirement on 26 April 2010. Her last appearance was Episode 240 on 12 May 2010. Mur Lafferty assumed both producer and hosting roles at Escape Pod with Episode 241. Effective 1 January 2013, Mur Lafferty stepped down as editor, keeping her association with Escape Artists, Inc. On 18 December 2012, at Escape Pod's site, Mur published "Announcing the new editor of Escape Pod!", naming co-host Norm Sherman the new editor and Alasdair Stuart interim editor until Sherman assumed his new role. Escape Pod confirmed Mur's de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Republic (Star Wars)
The Galactic Republic, commonly known as The Republic, is a fictional political entity in the ''Star Wars'' universe that predates the formation of the Galactic Empire. It is prominently featured in the prequel trilogy of ''Star Wars'' films, offering a glimpse into its history and functioning. In the original trilogy, which takes place after the events of the prequels, the Republic is referred to as the Old Republic, suggesting its long-established nature. In the prequel era, which takes place during the last years of the Republic, the term "Old Republic" referred to the Galactic Republic of ancient time, which was reorganized into the modern High Republic, a thousand years before the Battle of Yavin (1000 BBY). The Republic is portrayed as a democratic republic-union of sovereign planets, analogous to the United Nations, that has sustained itself peacefully for over twenty-five thousand years but was tied up in layers of bureaucracy, its government ineffective and prone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jakku
Jakku is a fictional desert planet in the ''Star Wars'' universe, first featured in the 2015 film '' The Force Awakens''. Remote, lawless, and inhospitable, it is the homeworld of sequel trilogy main character Rey, played by Daisy Ridley, and '' Aftermath'' character Gallius Rax. The film focuses on two distinct localities, Tuanul Village and Niima Outpost, near a starship graveyard. The planet is also depicted in novels such as Chuck Wendig's '' Star Wars: Aftermath: Empire's End'' (2017). Appearances Film The planet was first seen in the November 2014 teaser trailer for the first film of the ''Star Wars'' sequel trilogy, '' The Force Awakens'' (2015). The film's director and co-writer, J. J. Abrams, first mentioned its name at ''Star Wars'' Celebration in April 2015, identifying Jakku as the setting in the trailers and revealing that it is where the character Rey ( Daisy Ridley) lives. Jakku is a major setting in ''The Force Awakens'' and its novelization. The ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X-wing Fighter
The X-wing starfighter is a name applied to a family of fictional spacecraft manufactured by the Incom Corporation and later the Incom-FreiTek Corporation from the ''Star Wars'' franchise. Named for the distinctive shape made when its s-foils (wings) are in attack position, the X-wing was a class of starfighter used by the Rebel Alliance in their conflict with the Galactic Empire. It made its theatrical debut, as the T-65B model, in ''Star Wars'' (1977) as the spacecraft piloted by Luke Skywalker and the Red Squadron when Luke destroyed the Death Star. The starfighter featured extensively in the ''Star Wars'' original trilogy and in the Expanded Universe that followed, and has been merchandised as a variety of toys and models. Starting with '' The Force Awakens'' (2015), a new model of X-wing was introduced, which has gone on to play a prominent role in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. The T-70 X-wing, flown by the Resistance in their fight against the First Order, is depict ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wedge Antilles
Wedge Antilles is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. He is a supporting character portrayed by Denis Lawson in the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy, and voiced by David Ankrum in '' Episode IV – A New Hope'' (1977) and '' Rogue One'' (2016). He is also featured in the ''Star Wars'' expanded universe, most notably as the lead character in most of the ''X-Wing'' novels. Antilles has also appeared in the sequel trilogy film '' The Rise of Skywalker'' (2019), with Lawson reprising his role; in the 2014 animated series ''Star Wars Rebels'', voiced by Nathan Kress; and in the 2023 second volume of '' Star Wars: Visions'', voiced again by Lawson. Before defecting to the Rebel Alliance, Antilles was an Imperial cadet (callsign: TIE SS25) of the Skystrike Academy. Antilles founded Rogue Squadron with his friend Luke Skywalker. His superior piloting skills, in-depth knowledge of Imperial military doctrine, and tactical leadership quickly propelled him through the r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alderaan
Alderaan ( ) is an Earth-like fictional planet featured in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. It is blue-green in appearance, depicted as a terrestrial planet with humanoid inhabitants, and characterized by a peaceful culture. It is the home planet of Princess Leia Organa, one of the lead characters in the film series, as well as former Rebel shock trooper Cara Dune. In the original 1977 film, Alderaan is destroyed by the Death Star's superlaser. Depiction Early drafts of the ''Star Wars'' story include references to at least two planets which later evolved into the concept of Alderaan. ''Star Wars'' author George Lucas included a planet called Alderaan in early treatments; in ''The Star Wars'' (1973), ''Alderaan'' is a city-planet and the capital planet of the galaxy (prefiguring the planet Coruscant which later featured in the films). The draft script opens with a scene in which an "eerie blue-green" planet called ''Aquilae'' is threatened by an armed space fortress. In Lucas' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Star
The Death Star is a fictional space station and superweapon featured in the ''Star Wars'' space-opera franchise. Constructed by the autocratic Galactic Empire, the Death Star is capable of obliterating entire planets, and serves to enforce the Empire's reign of terror. Appearing in the original film ''Star Wars'' (1977), the Death Star serves as the central plot point and setting for the film, and is destroyed in an assault by the Rebel Alliance during the climax of the film, with the prequel film '' Rogue One'' (2016) and the television series '' Andor'' (2022-2025) exploring its construction. A larger second Death Star is being built in the events of the film '' Return of the Jedi'' (1983), featuring substantially improved capabilities compared to its predecessor, before it is destroyed by the Rebel Alliance while under construction. Since its first appearance, the Death Star has become a cultural icon and a widely recognized element of the ''Star Wars'' franchise. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Destroyer
Star Destroyers are capital ships in the fictional ''Star Wars'' universe. Star Destroyers were produced by Kuat Drive Yards, later Kuat-Entralla Engineering, and serve as "the signature vessel of the fleet" for the Galactic Empire, the First Order, and the Sith Eternal in numerous published works including film, television, novels, comics, and video games.''Battlefront: Twilight Company'' A single Star Destroyer could project considerable influence over a star system in the name of the Empire: each can be deployed individually as both a forward operating base and as mobile weapon systems platform responsible for safeguarding multiple planets, trade routes, and systems, and carried enough firepower to subdue an entire planetary system or annihilate a small rebel fleet. Notable examples of Star Destroyers include the precursor ''Venator''-class Star Destroyer (prequel trilogy), the ubiquitous ''Imperial''-class Star Destroyer ( original trilogy), and the recent ''Resurgent''-c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darth Vader
Darth Vader () is a fictional character in the ''Star Wars'' franchise. He was first introduced in the original film trilogy as the primary antagonist and one of the leaders of the Galactic Empire. He has become one of the most iconic villains of cinema. The prequel trilogy chronicles Vader's childhood as a precocious human slave named Anakin Skywalker, liberation by the Jedi Order, and young adulthood as a morally conflicted Jedi Knight, under the mentorship of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Skywalker is secretly lured into the Sith warrior cult by the Galactic Republic politician Palpatine. When Palpatine seizes control of the galaxy as its Emperor, Skywalker abandons the Jedi Order and, during a duel with Kenobi, is severely mutilated and thereafter transformed into a cyborg whom Palpatine rebrands as the Sith lord Darth Vader. He serves the Emperor for over two decades, hunting down the remaining Jedi, including Kenobi, and attempting to crush the rebels who oppose the new Empire. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coruscant
Coruscant () is an ecumenopolis planet in the fictional universe of ''Star Wars.'' It was first described in Timothy Zahn's 1991 novel '' Heir to the Empire.'' The planet made its first on-screen appearance in a scene added to '' Return of the Jedi'' for its 1997 re-release. It has since become an important location in the ''Star Wars'' universe and appears frequently in ''Star Wars'' media. In-universe, Coruscant is a politically and strategically important planet, serving as the capital and seat of government for the Republic and the Galactic Empire, as well as the headquarters of the Jedi Order. It is depicted as a bustling, yet highly stratified planet-spanning metropolis. Throughout the city's centuries-long development, new city blocks were built on top of old ones, forming levels. Coruscant has 5127 levels, with the top being the wealthiest and the lowest being the poorest. Coruscant has four moons and is the sixth planet out of the eleven that make up the system o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
