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Darth Vader stands on the field before a game between the San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
DARK SIDE

Darth Vader Interrupts City Council Over Police Cameras

The bizarre appearance focused on police use of license plate-reading cameras.

Tomas Thor

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WORLDS COLLIDE

‘Star Wars’ and ‘Marvel’ Announce Major Collaboration

It marks the first time in history that the two major franchises join forces.

Tomas Thor

A photo illo illustration of Sigourney Weaver, Grogu, and Pedro Pascal in Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.
THIS IS THE WAY

Baby Yoda Headlines the First Good ‘Star Wars’ Film in Years

Action-packed, adorable, and uninterested in mythology, ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ finally gets the franchise back on big-screen track.

Nick Schager

The screen-matched lightsaber prop, used by the character "Darth Vader" in the Star Wars films "The Empire Strikes Back and "Return Of The Jedi."
MAY THE FUNDS BE WITH YOU

Darth Vader’s Lightsaber Breaks Records at Auction

The iconic space opera villain’s red laser-sword just became the most expensive piece of “Star Wars” memorabilia ever sold.

Will Neal

A photo of Sean Hayes and James Earl Jones on Will & Grace
‘JIMMY CHOO!’

Watch James Earl Jones Mock His Voice on ‘Will & Grace’

The actor, who died Monday at age 93, had a great sense of humor about his esteemed career and indelible voice—as proven by this comedic tour de force. Have a laugh in his memory.

Kevin Fallon

Photo still of Huyang (David Tennant) and Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) in 'Ahsoka'
GOODNESS!

Another Major Star Wars Character Makes a Cameo in ‘Ahsoka’

The latest “Ahsoka” is brimming with fan service, from the thrilling (though brief) return of everyone’s favorite droid, some Anakin hologram action, and a heartwarming reunion.

Fletcher Peters

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A photo still of Hayden Christensen in 'Ahsoka'
MAY THE CGI BE WITH YOU

Awkwardly De-Aged Hayden Christensen Crashes New ‘Ahsoka’

In Episode 5 of “Ahsoka,” the Jedi goes back in time to reconnect with her former teacher, an embarrassingly de-aged Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker.

Fletcher Peters

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‘WINDING DOWN’

James Earl Jones Retires From Role of Darth Vader

The 91-year-old actor has voiced the iconic character in every appearance since the character’s introduction in the original Star Wars.

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

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USE THE FORCE

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Is Masterfully Guided by Ewan McGregor

The new Disney+ series sees a world-weary Obi-Wan embark on a mission to save a kidnapped Princess Leia Organa while eventually clashing with a young Darth Vader.

Nick Schager

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THE DARK SIDE

Darth Vader Super Fan Broke into Palace to Kill the Queen

In a clip sent on Snapchat, the 19-year-old who was arrested with a crossbow in palace grounds calls himself a “Sith,” and says he will try to kill the queen.

Tom Sykes

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‘EVERYONE REMEMBERS THE VILLAIN’

Darth Vader Actor Dave Prowse is Dead at 85

The former bodybuilder played a number of monsters and villains before agreeing to play Darth Vader in George Lucas’ Star Wars trilogy.

Barbie Latza Nadeau

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