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Fans Rally Behind Wookieepedia Amid Controversy   After the third episode of the new “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte” received massive backlash online, it was hoped the fourth episode might see calmer heads prevail. That didn’t happen. In fact, in the wake of the fourth episode, a lot of the discourse centered around one unexpected thing – a little-known character’s age. The character in question is Ki-Adi-Mundi, the Conehead-esque elderly Jedi master in the background of the prequels who is best remembered for a handful of lines and getting killed off in the prequels. Controversy Over Ki-Adi-Mundi’s Age A younger version of the character surprisingly appeared in the show’s fourth episode which led to calls that he shouldn’t be there. The reasoning? It came down to an age mentioned in the no longer canon Expanded Universe material, and his in-canon remarks that the Sith had been extinct for a millennium. The Jedi have no reason to believe the show’s main masked antagonist is a Sith...

Revisiting Star Wars: The Phantom Menace at 25: A Fresh Look at the Prequels and Their Legacy As The Phantom Menace returns to theaters for Star Wars Day, we delve into how expanded universe media has reshaped its reception and legacy. In 1999, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace ignited a mix of excitement and controversy among fans and critics alike. Now, 25 years later, the film returns to the big screen, reigniting discussions about its impact and the broader prequel trilogy. Despite initial criticisms, time has led to a reevaluation and, in many cases, an embracement of these films, particularly among those who grew up with them as their primary Star Wars experience. The Phantom Menace introduced a new generation to the galaxy far, far away, setting the stage with its high-stakes political plots and vibrant universe. However, it was the subsequent spin-offs in the form of books, comics, and animated series that truly expanded and enriched the narrative landscape that George Lucas origin...