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What’s your favourite Star Wars book? One of mine is The Magic of Myth by Mary Henderson — a deep dive into the saga’s mythic roots, with stunning McQuarrie art. Have you read it? #StarWarsBooks #TheMagicOfMyth #MythologyInStarWars #McQuarrieArt

🔥 “I hate you.” Twenty years on, Revenge of the Sith still delivers one of the most devastating moments in Star Wars history. In my latest feature , I explore how Anakin was baptised in fire — banished, broken, and reborn as Darth Vader. 🔗 rebelbriefing.com/2025/05/19/b...

New deep-dive: The Mythic Power of Revenge of the Sith — on tragedy, prophecy & the mythic weight behind one of Star Wars’ most pivotal chapters. Why does Episode III still resonate 20 years on? Read: rebelbriefing.com/2025/05/16/t... #StarWars #RevengeOfTheSith #20Anniversary

Can’t get enough of Andor? Same. I’m obsessed with the show & Star Wars art books — so hyped for The Art of Star Wars: Andor dropping March 2026! By @PhilSzostak, with epic behind-the-scenes art from Series 1 & 2. Must-have for fans of artwork. #Andor #TheArtOfAndor

8/ Want to dig deeper into how George Lucas built Star Wars — beyond the myths and into the drafts, rewrites, and contradictions? Check out The Secret History of Star Wars by Michael Kaminski. I spoke with him at @RebelBriefing about his incredible book: rebelbriefing.com/2024/06/08/the…

7/ So while the hero’s journey is the backbone, the Star Wars saga thrives because it reinvents and personalizes myth — making it unpredictable and deeply human.

Why Star Wars Storytelling Works — Beyond the Hero’s Journey, Myth, and Legacy. 1/ We all know Star Wars follows the hero’s journey — but what if I told you George Lucas’s process was messier and more experimental than the neat Campbell framework suggests? Let’s unpack that. 👇

“So this is how liberty dies…” Palpatine’s rise in Star Wars wasn’t just dramatic—it’s a chilling look at how power consolidates and democracies fall. In my latest @rebelbriefing article, I dig into the politics of the prequels. Read here: ⬇️ rebelbriefing.com/2025/05/09/pal…

Just dropped my latest article at @RebelBriefing. #StarWars #Andor #DisneyPlus #KinoLoy #MaarvaAndor

Been deep in a #SkeletonCrew / #AmblinEntertainment vibe this week! Check out my second article on the upcoming #StarWars show landing on #DisneyPlus this December. Dive in: rebelbriefing.com/2024/08/23/ske… #RebelBriefing

Dive into a galaxy far, far away with #SkeletonCrew, the new #StarWars adventure that channels classic ’80s Amblin vibes! Discover why this series is a nostalgic blast from the past in my latest article for @futureotforce. Check it out here: thefutureoftheforce.com/2024/08/22/ske… #Amblin

Discover the epic journey of Brian Stillman, the mastermind behind the Star Wars toys documentary @Plastic_Galaxy. From fan to filmmaker, dive into his galactic adventure in part 2 of @RebelBriefing’s feature. Read it here: rebelbriefing.com/2024/08/04/pla… #StarWars #KennerToys

Check out @RebelBriefing’s latest article: “Bantha Tracks: A Galaxy of Joy in My Mailbox.” You can read it here: rebelbriefing.com/2024/07/19/ban… #StarWars #BanthaTracks #GalaxyOfJoy #StarWarsFandom #starwarsinsider

This week on Rebel Briefing: Discover how the ’80s animated series Droids and Ewoks kept the Star Wars magic alive after Return of the Jedi!. Read more here: rebelbriefing.com/2024/07/05/dro… #StarWars #Ewoks #Droids #1980s #animation #Lucasfilm