The creation of sound to use in films is always fascinating. What in the real world made the sound that became a lightsaber, or a phaser, or a dinosaur? What real, adorable, precious little thing gave ...

Oscar-nominated 'Rise of Skywalker' sound editors David Acord and Matthew Wood share the stories behind Babu Frik and the TIE fighters. By Carolyn Giardina Tech Editor “It’s just trying to create that ...

Remember Baby Yoda? I do. Even though there hasn’t been a new episode of The Mandalorian since December (or as a corny dad would say, “Last decade”), I think about him about every day. His big ol’ ...

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker sound editors David Acord and Matthew Wood explained that creating Baby Yoda’s voice ended up a combination of animal sounds from ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A whole host of cuddly, frog-eating and talking (and, of course, giggling) toys of "The Child" ...

Baby Yoda comes to life in this new Animatronic Edition, which has more than 25 sound and movement reactions. The Child can laugh, coo, move his ears, close his eyes for a "Force nap," and more. The ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story gave an incorrect price and sales website for a Baby Yoda toy. With the second season of "The Mandalorian" set to lift off Friday, ...