Jar Jar Binks. Love him or hate him, there’s no denying that this bumbling Gungan from Otoh Gunga has left a lasting mark on the galaxy. But there’s one question that’s probably floated through your mind at some point between his chaotic Senate speeches and surprisingly effective political maneuvers: How old is Grand Jar Jar Binks? To answer that, we need to take a little dip into the swamps of Naboo and sift through Gungan history, political chaos, and, of course, a fair bit of clumsiness. Jar Jar’s Early Years – The Swamps of Naboo Jar Jar Binks was born on Naboo around 52 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin). That’s right, this floppy-eared Gungan was hopping around the swamps long before the Trade Federation decided to take its tax problems to the next level. When we first meet Jar Jar in The Phantom Menace, the year is 32 BBY,…
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Happy 81st Birthday George Lucas – The Legacy of a Star Wars Icon
There are few names in cinema that command as much respect and admiration as George Lucas. Born on May 14, 1944, Lucas has become a legendary figure not just in filmmaking, but in global pop culture. And today, as he celebrates his 81st birthday, it’s the perfect time to look back on the legacy he’s built, the galaxy he’s created, and the stories that have captivated audiences for generations. The Visionary Who Changed Cinema It all began in a galaxy far, far away—or more accurately, in Modesto, California. Lucas had always been a storyteller, even before he had the means to put those stories on screen. His breakthrough came with American Graffiti in 1973, a nostalgic look back at teenage life in the early ’60s. But it was his next project that would change everything. Star Wars debuted in 1977, and what began as a risky space opera with a…