By 
Star Wars is one of the most iconic films of our time with unforgettable characters and dazzling performances from Harrison Ford as Hans Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan Kenobi and of course Mark Hamil as Luke Skywalker, to name just a few. There has been a time in everyone’s life when the words “May the force be with you” ring in your ears or you just get carried away playing with your lightsaber. And let’s not forget the ultimate baddie in Darth Vader (David Prowse) who continues to send shivers down your spine.
The imaginative scope of these films has captivated audiences for decades with their variety of amazing creatures and species such as Wookiees and Arkanians and a multitude of languages and even dialects. It’s the sheer detail and complexity, and timeless characters that make Star Wars so special.
The original trilogy of books IV Star Wars: A New Hope, V The Empire Strikes Back, and VI Return of the Jedi saw raging intergalactic wars, energetic romance, limitless adventures, and Luke’s gradual growth as a Jedi master under the tutelage of the 900s. One year old Yoda. In Episodes IV, V and VI we see Yoda in hiding, living in a dark swamp, but it is the previous episodes that show his strength as a warrior fighting to save the republic in the Clone Wars. And it is Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi who continue to lead the forces of good only to train and witness the rise of Anakin Skywalker, who will soon become the corrupt Darth Vader.
The new animated film The Clone Wars released by Lucasfilm animation unleashes another storytelling release that allows us to savor the familiar characters once again.
The tense intergalactic struggle between good and evil continues as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Padmé Amidala, united by new heroes like Anakin’s Padawan apprentice Ahsok, provide fans with more visual treats. The Jedi Knights must conquer the sinister powers of General Grievous and Garth Sidious if they are to save the galaxy from darkness. Stunning animation and fast-paced action combined with shocking reveals have made The Clone Wars a huge hit with young and old this year.
Fans are diving into the back of cabinets right now to retrieve old lightsabers and practice their best Vader voice. Many of us are remembering the capture and enslavement of Carrie Fisher by Jabba The Hut, in a rare revealing moment (yes … I mean the famous slave costume!) Or the heroism of Harrison Ford.
Fight with your partner and friends in the best Star Wars costumes this Halloween! Now you can recreate the legendary battle of the resistance and its unwitting rebel hero Hans Solo against the evil Darth Vader and the bewildering Imperial stormtroopers.
Yoda’s Favorite Sayings:
As Yoda would say, “No! Don’t try. Do it or not. There is no attempt.”
Size does not matter. Look at me. Judge me by my size, right? ”
“Through the Force, things you will see. Other places. The future … the past … old friends who are gone.”
“May the force be with you.”
“Fear is the way to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hatred. Hatred leads to suffering.”
“Through the Force, things you will see. Other places. The future … the past … old friends who are gone.”
“It is in ignorance that we find wisdom”
“The safest way is to do nothing against conscience. With this secret, we can enjoy life and not be afraid of death.”