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Celebrating Pride Month With Star Wars

From Stonewall to Sullust, June has always been a MASSIVE month for the LGBTQ+ community.

The History

• In 1969, the Stonewall Riots in New York became a pivotal catalyst for the formation of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

• June then became a focal point for Pride celebrations in communities across the US, and it has since grown into a worldwide observance.

• The celebrations commemorate the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people throughout history and emphasize the continued importance of advocacy, legal protection, social acceptance, allyship, and the end to discrimination.

• Many nations now host Pride events, although they occur at different times of the year in some places.

Star Wars Comes Out

• The world in 1976/77 was far, far different from what we know in 2025. Pride was not openly acknowledged or on the radar for George Lucas and his galaxy-bending concepts and ideas at the time.

• But times change. As the Star Wars universe has expanded, there have thankfully been ever more diverse characters from all corners of the galaxy!

Celebrating Star Wars Characters and Representation for Pride Month

• Larma D’Acy and Wrobie Tyce in Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker

  • The movie delivered the finale of the original Skywalker story in such an awesome and unique way!

  • Among the strongest and most beautiful images of the Resistance's jubilation after defeating the Final Order was the passionate embrace of these two women.

• Mother Aneseya and Mother Koril from Star Wars: The Acolyte 

  • These mothers raised twins that just may have changed the galaxy (before, you know, those other twins).

  • Fiercely protective, proud, and maternal, Aneseya met an unfortunate end.

  • Koril fought in a way similar to Morgan Elsbeth in the Mountain Clan, full of fear and craving for revenge.

• Cair San Tekka and Xylan Graf in Star Wars: The High Republic: Defy the Storm

  • This couple recalls Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: Key members of massively influential families.

  • Thankfully, their love shines through in numerous books and remains intact after many amazing missions and journeys, both together and apart.

• Ceeli and Kryys Durango in Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures

  • The mothers of Nash, the best pilot in the galaxy — just ask her!

  • Nash is best friends with younglings Kai, Lys, and Nubs.

  • With her faithful droid RJ-83, they race speeders and spaceships, fighting pirates and protecting the Jedi Temple on Tenoo.

  • Her mums come to the rescue in Season 2, and who knows what will happen in the upcoming Season 3 this year!

• Cinta Kaz and Vel Sartha in Andor: A Star Wars Story

  • Mon Mothma’s family plays a crucial role in this ground-breaking series and TV smash hit!

  • Mon's cousin Vel (portrayed by the amazing Faye Marsay) dresses up or down — whatever the occasion requires — to further the cause of the fledgling Rebel Alliance.

  • Her partner, Cinta, a brave and cunning fighter, is also key as Luthern Rael moves them around the galaxy to crack the foundation of Imperial rule.

• Lando Calrissian

  • The suave and charming gambler, baron administrator, and general has always had a way with all people ... and droids, if you ask L3!

  • Jonathan Kasdan, screenwriter for Solo: A Star Wars Story, revealed that in his interpretation, there is a ‘fluidity’ to Lando’s sexuality and that he sees the character as pansexual.

  • This news was celebrated in 2021 with an awesome Marvel Comics Pride Month cover variant of Star Wars #14. 

Some other very notable characters include Sky Graf, Terec and Ceret, Vernestra Rwoh, and Varko Grey. 

We’re all fine here now — how are you? Many of us will have close connections to Pride Month and share genuine pride in the loved ones and friends around us who are living the authentic lives they deserve! How awesome is it that humans of all kinds can look up to the stars and recognize themselves in a Star Wars hero or heroine!

The Future of Boba Fett

Will Boba Return? The Lobbying Begins

We never quite know exactly what is in store for our favorite characters, do we? To be a fly on the wall in the Filoni or Kennedy office would be just amazing; however, in some ways, isn’t it better to be surprised?

This week, Temeura Morrison sat down for an interview for his new movie In The Fire of Wall. The conversation turned to Star Wars (and why shouldn’t it!) and with it, Temuera revealed some magical little gems for us to ponder upon!

What was said?

With the conversation turning to Temuera’s unforgettable role, he did not hold back:

• About Ahsoka 2, Morrison lamented, “I’m trying to ring them up. Can I be Rex and take his helmet off, please?” Remembering that Temuera is the template for all clones, this could really open up the options for him to return!

• Moving on to The Book of Boba Fett, Morrison was even more candid, "I'm sad too. Where is The Book of Boba Fett Season 2? Where the hell is Season 2? I know they're doing Ahsoka Season 2. I'm going, 'Ah, where's my Season 2?'”

The SWC Meeting 

Morrison says he was at Star Wars Celebration Japan and had the opportunity to speak with key Lucasfilm figures about his return. And, looking below, although ever the well-mannered gentleman, he left no doubt of his wishes:

• "Dave and Jon, I actually ran into them at Celebration. You know what it's like when you see guys, they got a look on their faces, and there's so much going on. And I go, 'Hey, hey, hey. Remember Boba Fett!' We had a big hug. And at the end of the day, I said, 'Look, look, I'm not sure what's going on with you guys, but anyway, I had a great time. Thank you so much."

• And, with that, we should never forget that red herrings are not uncommon in the Filoni/Favreau world! Could we see Boba appear in The Mandalorian and Grogu, or even in Ahsoka Season 2? Hmmm, just maybe!

We’re all fine here now — how are you? This amazing Kiwi actor has been such a loyal and dedicated keystone of the Star Wars family. This amazing Kiwi actor has been such a loyal and dedicated keystone of the Star Wars family.

It's almost hard to believe it's been more than 20 years since he entered the fray in Episode II as Jango Fett, the father of Boba, and then starred as the adult Boba escaping from the Sarlaac on Tatooine! 

Please, oh please, grant us one last dance, just one would be perfect! Jump on Discord and let us know your favorite Morrison moments, or speculate about his possible final stand.

🛰️ In the Youtiniverse

🎙️ On this episode of The Youtini Show, we talk Starfighter casting, Mark Hamill’s take on Star Wars’ future, streaming cuts, and the coming end of The High Republic.

🎙️ On the latest episode of The Cosmic Force, Luke hunts a lost Jedi artifact as the Nagai emerge in Star Wars (2025) #2. Plus, the Bad Batch team up for a wild mission in Ghost Agents #4!

🎙️ The Legends Lookback crew unpacks The Final Prophecy, exploring Nom Anor’s unraveling, wild twists, living planets, and big NJO themes ahead of the finale.

✏️ Celebrate belated Father's Day with a look at some of the most iconic fathers and father figures in the Star Wars universe!

✏️ Explore the world of plays, musicals, radio dramas, staged readings, and other performances based on Star Wars!

🚀 Ready for Dispatch

• Andor’s series finale brought it to the top of the national television ratings, and Rogue One wasn’t far behind.

• While attending a screening of the original print of Star Wars at the British Film Institute, Kathleen Kennedy confirmed that the next Star Wars film is well into production.

• The epic relaunch of the Star Wars comic series shifts focus to Luke Skywalker with another gripping adventure from Alex Segura and Phil Noto.

• The Batch returns for their penultimate issue and make an unlikely team in order to protect the Ghost Agents of the Republic!

📆 Releasing This Week

• June 17

  • The High Republic: Trials of the Jedi by Charles Soule

  • The Acolyte: The Visual Guide by Pablo Hidalgo

  • Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 3 by Ryder Windham

• June 18

  • Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent #01 by Cherish Chen

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