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The Magic of Star Wars – A Sith Witch and the Nightsisters Take Center Stage

February 24, 2012March 8, 2012 Fangirl Asajj Ventress, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Del Rey, EU, George Lucas, Katie Lucas, Mortis, Mother Talzin, Nightsisters, Star Wars, The Clone Wars

Ever since Uncle Owen dismissed Kenobi as a crazy old wizard and Tarkin discounted Darth Vader’s mastery of the ways of the Force as an anachronistic ancient religion, Star Wars has drawn just as heavily on elements of magical fantasy stories as the physical trappings of science fiction. Mind control, telekinesis, clairvoyance, and summoned lightning came to define the Jedi and Sith as much as their lightsabers. With good and evil mages duking it out for the fate of the galaxy, it was only a matter of time before another iconic figure made her way into Star Wars, as well – the witch.

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The Power to Save Padmé

February 21, 2012October 23, 2017 Fangirl heroine, Padme Amidala, Star Wars, The Clone Wars

In the lead-up to the The Phantom Menace’s return to theaters, StarWars.com devoted an Episode I-themed week to Queen Amidala, and Lex and I decided there was no better time to wrap up our discussion of Padmé.

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Linda’s Star Wars: The Old Republic Diary – Part Two

February 18, 2012February 19, 2012 Linda Linda Hansen-Raj, Star Wars, The Old Republic

The second post in a series chronicling Linda’s experience playing Star Wars: The Old Republic

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Romance, Wonder Women, and Sith too

February 16, 2012February 27, 2012 Fangirl diversity, GeekGirlCon, Her Universe, Megan Crouse, Mother Talzin, Padme Amidala, Racheal Ambrose, review, romance, Star Wars, The Clone Wars, Wonder Woman

The Clone Wars, romance in storytelling, and other updates from this week.

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The Beat of the Heart – Star Wars Kisses

February 14, 2012February 16, 2012 Fangirl Dark Horse, Del Rey, EU, romance, Star Wars

My 2012 Valentine’s Day post – with a special surprise at Suvudu, courtesy of Del Rey.

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Mara Jade Skywalker Wins 2011 Fans’ Choice Figure Poll

February 13, 2012February 13, 2012 Fangirl Del Rey, EU, Mara Jade, Star Wars, Tim Zahn

Last October, Hasbro and Star Wars Insider teamed up for the 2011 Fans’ Choice Figure poll, with the winning character to be honored with an action figure in the 2013 line. At the New York Toy Fair this weekend, Mara Jade Skywalker was announced as the winner.

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Linda’s Star Wars: The Old Republic Diary – Part One

February 10, 2012February 11, 2012 Linda Linda Hansen-Raj, Star Wars, The Old Republic

The first post in a series chronicling Linda’s experience playing Star Wars: The Old Republic.

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Talking Star Wars and Action!

February 9, 2012February 8, 2012 Fangirl Star Wars

I first got to see Katrina Hill in action at San Diego Comic Con when she hosted the Oh, You

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Ostrander and Duursema Return to Star Wars Comics

February 8, 2012February 16, 2012 Fangirl Dark Horse, Dawn of the Jedi, EU, Jan Duursema, John Ostrander, Legacy, Star Wars

Fan-favorite Expanded Universe creators John Ostrander and Jan Duursema have a track record of great Star Wars comics going back well over a decade, and this month brings the start of Dawn of the Jedi, their newest collaboration.

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The Clone Wars – Thinking Outside The Box

February 7, 2012February 16, 2012 Fangirl Darth Plagueis, Megan Crouse, Obi-Wan Kenobi, review, Star Wars, The Clone Wars, The Empire Strikes Back

Last week’s episode of The Clone Wars has yielded some interesting discussions. Check out Megan’s review to see her reaction to “The Box.” We’re both enjoying the arc. I hope to go into some more detail on the storytelling and philosophical ideas in the arc when it’s complete, but for now here are a few things to think about.