Trust in the Force
Two Star Wars news items sparked fandom controversy today.
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The Magic of Star Wars – A Sith Witch and the Nightsisters Take Center Stage
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 Beat of the Heart – Star Wars Kisses
My 2012 Valentine’s Day post – with a special surprise at Suvudu, courtesy of Del Rey.
Read moreMara Jade Skywalker Wins 2011 Fans’ Choice Figure Poll
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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Ostrander and Duursema Return to Star Wars Comics
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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Star Wars Roundup – January 31, 2012
Lots of things to catch up on this week, and we’re only two days in!
Read moreLinda Interviews Star Wars Author Paul S. Kemp
Linda Hansen-Raj returns with an interview of Star Wars author Paul S. Kemp.
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The Life and Death of Padmé – Without Lore, Is It Just Lipservice for the Leading Lady of Star Wars?
The reception of Darth Plagueis serves to illustrate one of the ways the EU can be used effectively to reach a broad range of fans, including those who aren’t necessarily EU-focused but would be interested in movie-focused stories. The still underdeveloped backstories of the saga’s two female leads, Padmé Amidala and Leia Organa, provide the perfect opportunity to bring depth to the EU lore while also tapping into the interests of female fans.
Read moreWhat Is Strong?
The call for strong female characters is often met with pursed lips and furrowed brows. What exactly is a strong female character?
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Star Wars Roundup – January 12, 2012
Recent Star Wars news from early January.
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