Kristin Baver Articles

Lucasfilm Publishing Panel at SDCC: All the Books and Comics Revealed

James Burns - July 24, 2026, 10:33 PM, BST

StarWars.com shares all the latest news and the first look inside some exciting upcoming literature releases straight from the official Lucasfilm Publishing Panel at SDCC.

Jon Favreau Talks Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu with Kristin Baver

James Burns - April 30, 2026, 7:17 PM, BST

StarWars.com's Kristin Baver talks to director Jon Favreau about the upcoming Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Inside the Making of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Chapters 1 and 2

James Burns - April 7, 2026, 8:53 AM, BST

The official site at StarWars.com takes us inside the first two chapters of Maul: Shadow Lord sharing behind-the-scenes stories, trivia, and fascinating facts from the team behind the new animated series on Disney+.

The Art of The Acolyte Book Confirms The Stranger’s Link to Kylo Ren

James Burns - January 29, 2026, 11:52 AM, GMT

The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte, written by Kristin Baver and published by Abrams, has been released in some territories and it reveals a link between the Stranger, played by Manny Jacinto, and Kylo Ren in the sequel trilogy.

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord | First Poster, Characters and Locations Revealed

James Burns - January 22, 2026, 6:26 PM, GMT

In addition to the official teaser trailer for Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, we also get the first poster and a break down of the new characters and locations from the new ten-part animated series, premiering on Disney+ on April 6th, 2026.

Author Madeleine Roux on Star Wars: Legacy, Her First Star Wars Novel

James Burns - October 13, 2025, 7:50 PM, BST

Author Madeleine Roux takes Kristin Baver at StarWars.com inside her first Star Wars novel, a new chapter in the Skywalker saga exploring what it means to carry on the tradition of the Jedi Order, featuring Leia Organa and Rey Skywalker.

Tarkin’s Top Shelf #400: The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic Volume 2 with KRISTIN BAVER!

James Burns - September 7, 2025, 4:00 PM, BST

Time to revisit Tarkin's Top Shelf with episode 400 discussing all things Star Wars.

Meet the Young Cast of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

James Burns - December 10, 2024, 10:56 PM, GMT

Kristin Baver from StarWars.com introduces us to the young cast of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Wim, Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Fern, Robert Timothy Smith as Neel and Kyriana Kratter as KB.

Jude Law Introduces Us to Jod Na Nawood in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

James Burns - November 21, 2024, 12:34 AM, GMT

Learn how Ratatouille helped inspire Nick Frost's take on the new Star Wars droid, SM-33, in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, premiering on Disney+ on December 3rd in North America and December 4th in the UK/Europe.

D23: A Look Back with Manny Jacinto from The Acolyte

James Burns - August 11, 2024, 10:55 PM, BST

Actor Manny Jacinto appeared at the Lucasfilm pavilion at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event to discuss his role in the Star Wars Disney+ series, The Acolyte, interviewed by StarWars.com Editor-in-Chief Kristin Baver, and captured by LaughingPlace.com.

Kristin Baver is New Editor-in-Chief for StarWars.com

James Burns - June 6, 2024, 9:48 AM, BST

We send our congratulations to Kristin Baver who becomes the new Editor-in-Chief for StarWars.com, and we look forward to working with her on the best franchise in the galaxy.

Executive Producer Athena Portillo Talks The Bad Batch and Her Lucasfilm Animation History

James Burns - February 16, 2024, 12:16 AM, GMT

Kristin Baver spoke to Athena Portillo, vice president of Animation Production for Lucasfilm and executive producer on Star Wars: The Bad Batch, about the final series of the show and her history with Lucasfilm Animation.

Coffee With Kenobi #705: Return of the Jedi From A Certain Point of View Authors Phil Szostak & Kristin Baver

James Burns - December 1, 2023, 7:05 PM, GMT

Join Dan Zehr and co for episode 705 of Coffee With Kenobi.

New York Comic Con 2023: Highlights from the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel

James Burns - October 16, 2023, 9:55 AM, BST

At the NYCC 2023 Lucasfilm Publishing panel, authors Megan Crouse, Claudia Gray, Marc Guggenheim, E.K. Johnston, John Jackson Miller, Greg Pak, Ethan Sacks, Charles Soule, Rosemary Soule, and Alyssa Wong gave fans a glimpse at upcoming books and comics.

Tarkin’s Top Shelf #277: ‘Satisfaction with Fancy Man?’ From A Certain POV with Kristin Baver and Phil Szostak

James Burns - September 14, 2023, 2:27 PM, BST

Time to revisit Tarkin's Top Shelf with episode 277 discussing all things Star Wars.

Blast Points Podcast #373: Kristin Baver And Phil Szostak From A Certain Point Of View

James Burns - September 13, 2023, 5:43 AM, BST

Join Jason and Gabe for episode 373 of Blast Points Podcast.

TWISW: Star Wars Heads to San Diego Comic-Con 2023!

James Burns - July 21, 2023, 10:29 AM, BST

Get caught up on the news in the latest episode of This Week In Star Wars fans with Kristin Baver.

TWISW: A Look at Ahsoka, More Young Jedi Adventures Episodes, and More!

James Burns - July 14, 2023, 10:32 AM, BST

Get caught up on the news in the latest episode of This Week In Star Wars fans with Kristin Baver.

TWISW: The Dial of Destiny Up Close, a Love Letter to Indiana Jones, and More!

James Burns - July 6, 2023, 10:34 PM, BST

Get caught up on the news in the latest episode of This Week In Indiana Jones (sorry Star Wars fans) with Kristin Baver.

TWISW: This or Hat, Indiana Jones 101, and More!

James Burns - June 30, 2023, 1:30 AM, BST

Get caught up on the news in the latest episode of This Week In Indiana Jones (sorry Star Wars fans) with Kristin Baver.

TWISW: Harrison Ford Reflects on Playing Indiana Jones, New Adventures Come to the Disney Parks, and More!

James Burns - June 22, 2023, 8:44 PM, BST

Get caught up on the news in the latest episode of This Week In Indiana Jones (sorry Star Wars fans) with Kristin Baver.