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The Lightsaber – Behind The Scenes

The lightsaber is an integral part of the Star Wars universe. They signify the mystique of the Jedi and the mysteries of the Force. Each film would add more to the lore of the lightsaber. Behind the scenes, the lightsabers were a challenging feat to accomplish. Creative problem-solving would be needed. Without it, the lightsabers could have ended up looking like a cheap B-movie afterthought. Over the years, the techniques evolved and allowed filmmakers to create grand duels that would…

One of the major aspects of Star Wars lore that offers nearly infinite story possibilities is the division of the historical eras. The stories that take place in that galaxy far, far away encompass thousands of years of history. In order to better categorize the Star Wars chronology, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Lucas Licensing established eight publishing eras for all Star Wars material. Symbols for each of the eras were also established, allowing readers to easily determine where a particular work…