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VISIONARY

Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Legend Dies at 80

Film editor Marcia Lucas was hailed as a trailblazer.

Mary Papenfuss

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END OF AN ERA

Lucasfilm Boss Dragged by Musk Is Stepping Down

Kathleen Kennedy, who Musk insulted as “more deadly than the Death Star,” will end her 13-year run as president of the company behind Star Wars.

Leigh Kimmins

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THE FORCE IS STRONG

The 101 Greatest Moments in the Entire ‘Star Wars’ Universe

From the original trilogy to the new TV series and everything in between, here’s the definitive ranking of the most iconic scenes in the canon. May the force be with your debating.

Jack Francis

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NOW STREAMING

New on Disney+ January 2023

Disney+ is bringing in plenty of adventure content to rev up the new year, including more from series like ‘Willow’ and ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch.’

Fletcher Peters

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THIS IS RIDICULOUS

A ‘Star Wars’ Actress Is Getting Racist Threats. Enough!

After Moses Ingram shared the hateful messages she received, the official “Star Wars” account tweeted a lame show of support. This pattern has to end. A dumb tweet won’t stop it.

Fletcher Peters

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THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH THIS ONE

John Boyega Slams ‘Star Wars’ for Fumbling Finn’s Story

“What they want you to say is, ‘I enjoyed being a part of it. It was a great experience,’” Boyega said. “Nah, nah, nah. I’ll take that deal when it’s a great experience.”

Laura Bradley

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MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU

Disney+ to Unveil New Star Wars Game Show for Kids

The series will be hosted by the actor who played Jar Jar Binks, Ahmed Best.

Jordan Julian

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A CHANGE WOULD DO YOU GOOD

The ‘Star Wars’ Diversity Problem

The mega-blockbuster franchise keeps hiring and firing white guys. It’s time to try something different.

Ira Madison III

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KEEP IT

Nobody Wants This Han Solo Movie Anyway

Acting coaches. Production stoppages. Fired directors. The Han Solo spinoff is plagued with problems, but do we really need this film?

Ira Madison III

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I REBEL

‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ Trailer Leaks

During London’s big Star Wars Celebration, fans were treated to an exclusive trailer of spinoff ‘Rogue One’ featuring Darth Vader. Only one fan caught it on camera.

Melissa Leon

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THROWBACK

Star Wars ’90s Throwback

<p>The original title for <i>The Force Awakens</i> references <i>Shadow of the Empire</i>, a ’90s <em>Star Wars</em> saga that filled in the gaps between <i>Empire Strikes Back</i> and <i>Return of the Jedi</i>.</p>

Seve Chambers

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