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Darth Vader’s ‘I am your father’ lightsaber sells for record $4.87 million
Darth Vader’s lightsaber from The Empire Strikes Back sold for a record $4.87 million at Heritage Auctions in Dallas.
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Here are the 25 original Xbox games you can now play on PC
Microsoft adds 21 original Xbox games to PC backwards compatibility, with four earning achievements for the first time and Star Wars titles dominating the list.
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‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ Set For IMAX 70mm Re-Release
The original Star Wars film heads to IMAX 70mm and Cosm domes in a newly announced multiyear Disney deal.
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Celebrate 50 Years of Star Wars with New Documentary, Key Art, and Limited-Edition Merch
Disney and Lucasfilm unveil a year-long global celebration for Star Wars' 50th anniversary in 2027, featuring a restored theatrical re-release of the original 1977 film, new documentary, Ahsoka Season 2, and the new film Star Wars: Starfighter.
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Adam Driver Says ‘The Ship Has Sailed’ on ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’ and He’s Done Playing Kylo Ren: ‘It’s Over’
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Maybe Life Is Like ‘Star Wars’ After All
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Pope Leo receives Bob Dylan at the Vatican
Music legend Bob Dylan meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, sparking viral discussions over his unconventional attire.
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The Online Right’s Closing Campaign Argument: Fascist Anakin Skywalker Memes
A surge of Anakin Skywalker memes, amplified by Elon Musk, has become a viral focal point for Gen Z and right-wing users on X.
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How Anakin Skywalker became MAGA's unlikely hero
Fictional Star Wars character Anakin Skywalker emerges as an unexpected symbol for the online right.
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Developers, Creators, And Fans Remember BioWare: ‘I’ve Been Trying To Replicate That Feeling For Almost My Whole Life’
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Paige Spiranac Teases 2026 Halloween Costume While Dressed As Popular Cartoon Character
Celebrity Halloween costumes generate widespread media attention, ranging from praised character outfits to severe backlash.
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James Gunn Claps Back At Critics Of Continuity In His DCU
James Gunn defends the DCU's standalone approach against shared universe critics, pointing to Star Wars.
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Neiman Marcus’s Luxe 2026 Holiday Offerings Include $180,000 ‘Star Wars’ Experience
Neiman Marcus has unveiled its 2026 Fantasy Gifts lineup, anchored by a luxury Star Wars experience and a high-end foosball table.
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EA Confirms DICE and Respawn Are Collaborating on a New Project Amidst Star Wars: Battlefront 3 Rumors
Recent coverage indicates EA DICE and Respawn are collaborating on a new project amid reports regarding Star Wars: Battlefront 3.
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Respawn Entertainment and DICE are Working on a New Battlefront Title
Respawn and DICE team up on a new Star Wars Battlefront game, sparking fresh excitement in the franchise.
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer boss on DLC and the ‘remarkable’ rise of Biddy Blas
Coverage examines sales, co-development models, and cultural moments surrounding Star Wars Galactic Racer.
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ESPN, Lucasfilm and the NFL to put Super Bowl LXI in ‘a galaxy far, far away’ with Star Wars Funday Football on Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney XD
ESPN, Lucasfilm and the NFL unite to bring a Star Wars-themed animated alt-cast to Super Bowl LXI alongside reported halftime headliner news.
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Star Wars Battlefront 3 Talks In Early Stages With DICE And Bungie, Says Rumor
Disney is reportedly in early talks with DICE and Bungie to resurrect Star Wars Battlefront as a possible third installment.
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How Star Wars: Galactic Racer kept the core team small and sustainable through "distributed development"
Coverage explores how Star Wars: Galactic Racer maintained a compact team and drew unexpected inspiration from Formula 1.
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Exclusive: Taika Waititi's Star Wars Movie Is "On Ice"
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Disney Inks Major Creator Deal With Dude Perfect (Exclusive)
Disney has inked a major company-wide creative partnership with digital content creators Dude Perfect.
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Surprise! John Boyega Is a Dad Now.
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Second Star Wars Galactic Racer Hotfix Released, Devs Address Common Request
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Now's Your Chance to Own Darth Vader's 'I Am Your Father' Lightsaber
Darth Vader's iconic lightsaber from the famous reveal heads to auction with a hefty starting bid.
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Eight ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Tie-In Books Announced At NYCC 2026
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Lightsabers from "Star Wars" films, including one used in "I am your father" duel, go up for auction
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Does ‘Galactic Racer’ Deserve The Best ‘Star Wars’ Metascore In 23 Years? Yes
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches on Amazon Luna as part of Prime subscription
Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches across platforms, landing on Amazon Luna for free with Prime subscriptions.
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is Free To Play Now, If You Know Where To Look
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is currently available to play for free, according to recent reporting from GameSpot.
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Out Today: Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the Highest-Rated Star Wars Game in Over 20 Years
A new Star Wars racing title drops today, earning the franchise its best game scores in more than two decades.
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is the Hades of Racing Games for One Ultimate Reason
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These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (October 5-9)
Xbox is launching over 20 new titles between October 6 and 9, 2026, including high-profile releases for Game Pass and a boost in Microsoft stock.
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Ted Sarandos Explains Why the ‘Stranger Things’ Team Left Netflix
Netflix executive Ted Sarandos addresses the departure of key 'Stranger Things' talent as director Shawn Levy moves to Disney.
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer is my childhood podracing dream come true
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Kathleen Kennedy Admits to “A Bit of Relief” in Stepping Down From Lucasfilm After 14 Years
Former Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy discusses her departure, AI technology, and 14-year tenure in new coverage.
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34 video game Lego sets are retiring at the end of the year, including Animal Crossing, Horizon and Sonic sets
Thirty-four video game Lego sets are scheduled to retire by the end of the year, spanning major franchises like Animal Crossing, Horizon, and Sonic.
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Star Wars Episode 10 In Development From Director Of Marvel's Highest-Rated Trilogy
A new Star Wars film, identified as Episode 10, is reportedly in development under the direction of the filmmaker behind Marvel's highest-rated trilogy.
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‘Star Wars’ Is Continuing Skywalker Saga With ‘Spider-Man’ Director Jon Watts
Jon Watts, the director known for 'Spider-Man' and 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew', is set to helm a new 'Star Wars' feature film.
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‘Star Wars’: Jon Watts to Direct Next Movie for Lucasfilm
Jon Watts, known for his work in the MCU, is reported to be directing the next Star Wars film for Lucasfilm.
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The Book Started as a Steamy Star Wars Fanfic. Now the Movie Adaptation Is Here. Uh-oh.
A steamy Star Wars fanfic evolves into a Prime Video rom‑com starring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman.
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How San Francisco lost the Lucas Museum
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George Lucas Says He Had Three More ‘Star Wars’ Movies to Make but ‘Decided to Retire’ From Directing Instead
George Lucas reveals three unmade Star Wars films before retiring, sparking fan debate and speculation on the franchise’s future.
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I Spent 2 Hours Inside LA's New Lucas Museum. I Could Easily Have Spent 10
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Jon Bernthal's Billion Dollar Blockbuster Becomes Highest-Grossing Movie in US History
Jon Bernthal's Spider-Man movie has broken domestic box office records to become the highest-grossing film in United States history.
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Amazon Prime’s 9 ‘free’ games for September include Doom Eternal and High on Life
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Steam achievements for unreleased and unannounced games leak on aggregators such as Exophase and SteamDB
Unannounced game achievements leaked on aggregators like Exophase and SteamDB reveal major crossovers and story details for several high-profile franchises.
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‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ & ‘Star Wars’ 50th Anniversary Edition To Be Released In Imax 70MM
Lucasfilm is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Star Wars by bringing 'A New Hope' and 'Star Wars: Starfighter' to IMAX 70mm theaters in 2027.
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First Star Wars Zero Company Patch Coming Next Week
An upcoming patch for Star Wars Zero Company follows a wave of coverage detailing technical flaws alongside critical praise.
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Animator Phil Tippett Retired and Sold His Studio This Weekend
Visual effects pioneer Phil Tippett is closing his historic studio after 42 years, auctioning off iconic props following a bankruptcy filing.
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Phil Tippett | Legendary animator shutting his studio, selling off decades of art and memorabilia
Legendary animation pioneer Phil Tippett is closing his Berkeley studio after nearly four decades of industry-defining work.
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Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and More
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From Thanos to Pluto and Everyone In Between, Here's who Rounds out the Rest of the Disney NFL Draft
Disney and the NFL have launched a massive cross-brand collaboration pairing iconic characters with all 32 professional football teams.
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'Spider-Man' Fourth Box Office Weekend Arrives;, 'Insidious 6' Opens
Entertainment reporting highlights box office competition between Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Insidious 6.
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Marvel Officially Confirms a Star Wars Fan Favorite as Its Next Great X-Men Villain
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Star Wars: Smuggler's Gambit Lets You Keep Helping Hondo Ohnaka in Fortnite After You Leave Disneyland
Disney's Millennium Falcon ride now bridges the gap between physical theme park experiences and digital Fortnite rewards via Smuggler's Gambit.
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Ewan McGregor Wants to Play Obi-Wan Kenobi Again
Actor Ewan McGregor is publicly urging Disney to allow him to return to the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi for a new Star Wars project.
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‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Footage: Ryan Gosling Races Through the Galaxy With Young Sidekick
Exclusive footage from Star Wars: Starfighter debuts at D23, featuring Ryan Gosling and a young sidekick.
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D23 2026: Ryan Gosling is Kade Auberon in Star Wars: Starfighter
Ryan Gosling joins the Star Wars universe as Kade Auberon in the newly revealed film Star Wars: Starfighter, unveiled at the D23 expo.
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D23 2026: Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2 Teaser Trailer and Release Date Revealed
Disney's D23 event has unveiled the teaser trailer and January 2027 release date for the second season of Star Wars: Ahsoka.
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‘Star Wars’ and Marvel set first-ever crossover with Kevin Smith-penned comic event
Marvel and Star Wars will launch their first official crossover comic book event in 2027, written by Kevin Smith.