Ewoks. Just saying the name evokes myriad emotions in Star Wars fans. For some, the bear-like creatures that first appeared in 1983\u2019s Star Wars: Return of the Jedi are part of the franchise\u2019s rich tapestry. Others consider the Ewoks a blight and would prefer they not exist at all. (Some fan edits of Return of the Jedi excise the Ewoks entirely, for crying out loud.) They\u2019re the most controversial inhabitants of the Star Wars universe this side of Jar Jar Binks.