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Ashley Wilbanks

Ashley Wilbanks
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A Star Wars fan since 1978, he has a passion for all things Star Wars and wonders why May the 4th is not a national holiday. He lives in the wastelands of middle Georgia with his wife, two girls, and two dogs.
Three Star Wars Funko Pop! figures from the Shadow Collective against a starry space background: Maul wearing a black hooded robe with a red lightsaber, a Zabrak warrior (Icarus) holding a large gatling-style blaster, and Rook Kast in her signature purple and red Mandalorian armor.

New Star Wars Funko Pops 2026: Maul Shadow Lord and Retro Icons Revealed

The galaxy far, far away is about to get a lot more crowded on your shelves. Funko has officially pulled back the curtain on...
A portrait of an older Wedge Antilles (Denis Lawson) in a red Resistance flight suit and white life vest against a star-filled space background.

Star Wars: Star Pilots – Wedge Antilles Returns in New Action-Packed Story This Fall

The cockpit of an X-wing is about to get a lot more crowded this autumn. Star Wars: Star Pilots, a highly anticipated new book...
Showrunner Leslye Headland speaking during an interview, juxtaposed with a close-up of Master Yoda from the finale of The Acolyte, teasing his role in Season 2.

The Acolyte Season 2 Yoda: Leslye Headland Wanted the Jedi Master to be a...

The first season of The Acolyte left Star Wars fans reeling with a shocking cameo in its final moments: the back of Master Yoda’s...
A vibrant, stylized Star Wars collage featuring Darth Vader at the center, surrounded by iconic characters like Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, alongside the Death Star and X-wings.

Star Wars Special Edition Blu-ray Rerelease Coming This April Ahead of 50th Anniversary

Just when you thought the galaxy was settling into a quiet period of anticipation for the franchise's 50th anniversary, Lucasfilm has thrown a curveball...
A promotional graphic for the Fourth Annual Children's & Family Emmys featuring Neel from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Nubs from Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

Star Wars Emmy Wins: Skeleton Crew and Young Jedi Adventures Dominate 4th Annual Awards

The Force was clearly with the cast and crew of the latest Star Wars projects this week. At the 4th Annual Children’s and Family...
The yellow Star Wars logo stacked above a large blue IMAX logo against a black background filled with white stars.

Star Wars IMAX Release 2027: A New Hope 50th Anniversary and Starfighter Confirmed

The galaxy far, far away is preparing for a monumental year on the largest screens possible. According to a recent IMAX investor presentation, the...
Star Wars Outlaws protagonist Kay Vess with her companion Nix and the droid ND-5 in an open-world setting.

Star Wars Outlaws Xbox Game Pass Launch Doubles Player Base: Is It a Masterpiece...

When Star Wars Outlaws first launched in 2024, it arrived with the weight of a galaxy on its shoulders. Developed by Massive Entertainment and...
Funko Pop Star Wars The Crow Inquisitor figure #832 holding a dual-bladed red lightsaber next to its Target exclusive window box packaging.

Funko Pop The Crow Inquisitor Lands for Star Wars Fans

The galaxy is expanding once again with a dark new addition. Funko has officially revealed the Funko Pop The Crow Inquisitor. It ties into...
Close-up of the Iron Studios Darth Vader Samurai Statue 1/10 scale holding a red lightsaber katana against a red sun background.

Iron Studios Darth Vader Samurai Statue: A Sith Lord Reimagined in Feudal Splendor

The intersection of George Lucas’s galaxy far, far away and the legendary cinema of Akira Kurosawa has long been a point of fascination for...
A brick-built LEGO Star Wars Lightsaber model with a glowing blue blade against a starry space background.

Build Your Own LEGO Star Wars Lightsaber: Free Store Event Coming March 2026

Star Wars fans, it is time to ready your bricks. The LEGO Group has officially announced a brand-new "Make and Take" building event that...
Atomic Mass Games

The Star Wars Shatterpoint Future: Atomic Mass Games Outlines Sustainable Growth Strategy

Following the news of a broader studio realignment, Atomic Mass Games (AMG) has issued a dedicated update regarding the Star Wars Shatterpoint future. As...
Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #1 Cover Variant

Marvel Preview: Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #1

Marvel has released a 7-page Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #1 preview. Check out a short synopsis and several pages from the book that...