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Mark Hamill got Luke Skywalker when testing out the Star Wars filter

Mark Hamill gave the popular Star Wars filter a spin, where fans can see what character they most resemble, and the actor actually got Luke Skywalker.




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Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker crosses the $1B line on its 28th day of release

While the last installment of the Skywalker saga did well in the US at $481.3 million, it made even more overseas with $519.7 million. Skywalker may be able to make as much as $1.25 billion in the end.




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Boy who lost legs and hands to meningitis gets £10,000 Star Wars bionic arm

Kye Vincent, of Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, was given days to live in April 2016 when he was struck down with the killer infection.




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Mad Max: Fury Road beats Star Wars: The Force Awakens to the 'greatest film of the century' title

In a list published by this month's Empire magazine called '100 Greatest Movies of the Century', the Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron blockbuster came in top.




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Star Wars actor John Boyega buys his parents a house

John Boyega has shared the heart-warming moment he told his parents he had bought them a house .The Star Wars actor, 27, left fans in tears on Tuesday when he uploaded a video of the exact moment.




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Musical magpie performs incredible sounds in Black Hill, Victoria including Star Wars character R2D2

The bird was spotted performing a variety of musical notes and mimicking other bird sounds in Black Hill, Victoria on January 17.




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Quentin Tarantino says 'original movies' are in a 'war' with superhero and Star Wars franchises

Tarantino's comments come months after Martin Scorsese claimed that the Marvel film franchise lacked original storytelling. 'Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood' has secured 10 Oscar nominations.




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Ewan McGregor clarifies that his Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars TV series is still happening

Just hours after it was reported that the Star Wars TV series based on Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi series is delayed, the star himself says it's not as serious as reported.




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Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi series starring Ewan McGregor put on hold

One of Disney Plus' most highly-anticipated shows hit a big stumbling block with the Star Wars series about Obi-Wan Kenobi being put on hold.




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Out of this world! Star Wars-themed mansion complete with lifesize Darth Vader and C-3PO for sale

A luxury LA mansion complete with life-size replicas of some of the Star Wars franchise's most loved characters is up for grabs for any fans of the sci-films - at a cost of at least $26.5 million.




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Star Wars actor Jake Lloyd who starred as young Anakin Skywalker has schizophrenia

'Jake has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, but unfortunately he also has a symptom called anosognosia which causes a lack of insight into his illness,' his mother said.




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Star Wars actor Alan Harris who portrayed Bossk in The Empire Strikes Back dies aged 81 

Star Wars actor Alan Harris has passed away at the age of 81. Harris played several differed roles in the original trilogy films, most notably Bossk in The Empire Strikes Back.




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Star Wars fans can stay in an Airbnb in Florida where the rooms resemble a location from the film

The amazing rental is located in Davenport, Florida, just 15 minutes from Walt Disney World. The house itself is called Twelve Parsecs and can sleep up to 30 people.




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Director J.D. Dillard and writer Matt Owens developing Star Wars project set on Sith planet Exegol

The talented twosome's top secret project will be set on the Sith planet Exegol, but it's unclear if it's destined for the big screen or for streaming on Disney+




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Star Wars film is 'in the works' with a release date of 2022

The Hollywood Reporter suggests that director J.D. Dillard and writer Matt Owens have been approached to develop the project, although it remains unclear what roles they will have.




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Star Wars actor Joonas Suotamo names his newborn daughter Bacca after his character Chewbacca

Star Wars actor Joonas Suotamo and his wife named their newborn daughter Bacca after his character Chewbacca.




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Star Wars and Jurassic World filming is 'SUSPENDED' amid coronavirus pandemic

Filming for Star Wars and Jurassic World is said to have been temporarliy suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Chewbacca actor Joonas Suotamo towers over his pregnant wife at Star Wars premiere

Joonas Suotamo towered over his pregnant wife Milla Pohjasvaara at the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker premiere at Cineworld in Leicester Square, London , on Wednesday.




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Rachel Griffiths posts a tribute to late Star Wars actor Andrew Jack who died of COVID-19

Star Wars actor and dialect coach Andrew Jack, 76, died of COVID-19 on Monday. 




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Domhnall Gleeson wished General Hux could have 'stuck around' in Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker

Speaking to IndieWire on Wednesday, the actor, 36, admitted he wished the First Order officer could have lived longer in the final film of the Skywalker saga, after Hux was killed for being a Resistance spy.




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Star Wars actor Diego Luna reveals his son and daughter have recovered from coronavirus

The Star Wars: Rogue One star, 40, expressed his delight that his children were able to return home after the ordeal, as he took part in a live Q&A session with IndieWire via Instagram on Thursday.




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Star Wars' Diego Luna says it's 'a nice challenge' to return to role of Cassian Andor for Disney+

The Mexican actor, 40, spoke in delight about the forthcoming Rogue One prequel show as he took part in a live Q&A with IndieWire via Instagram on Thursday.




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Daisy Ridley reads Star Wars children's book to thank fans for staying in amid coronavirus crisis

The actress celebrated her 28th birthday by taking part in the video for Disney, who shared the soothing reading session via Twitter on Friday.




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Daisy Ridley reacts to the 'weird' backlash for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Nearly five months after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hit theaters, star Daisy Ridley is still processing the 'weird' backlash from the film.




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Star Wars memorabilia dating back to 1980s sells for £84,000 in Ashford, Kent

A Surbiton couple's 30 year collection of unopened Star Wars toys and mementos has fetched £84,000 at auction in Ashford, Kent. An Anakin Skywalker toy among the collection sold for £4,800.




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Star Wars series based on Rogue One at Disney+ adds actors Stellan Skarsgard and Kyle Soller to cast

The cultural phenomenon of late 2019 was undoubtedly The Madalorian on Disney+, thanks to Baby Yoda, and the streamer is looking to recapture that glory with its next Star Wars project. 




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May the Fourth Be With You: Disney Plus honours Star Wars Day with new content

Disney Plus is honouring Star Wars Day by treating the Star Wars fan community with brand-new original content on its streaming service.




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Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland set to helm female-centric Star Wars show for Disney+

The Russian Doll co-creator, 39, is set to make her mark in a galaxy far, far away with the drama, Variety revealed on Wednesday.




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Rise of Skywalker to land on Disney+ EARLY in honour of Star Wars Day on May 4th

Star Wars fans rejoice! In honour of Star Wars Day (May the fourth be with you), Disney+ UK is bringing balance to the force by adding Rise of Skywalker to its vast library.




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John Boyega shows off his Star Wars props and reveals behind-the-scenes footage

Star Wars fans around the world are celebrating the beloved franchise on Monday, which is May 4th, which has become Star Wars Day with John Boyega celebrating on social media.




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Taika Waititi will direct and co-write the next Star Wars film

Fans of the series got quite the surprise Monday, learning the man behind Thor: Ragnarok and Jojo Rabbit will be at the helm of the next addition to the sci-fi saga.




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Star Wars fan Shailene Woodley tells Conan O'Brien that she insisted on being called Leia as a child

Shailene Woodley would like everyone to know that she is 'such a big Star Wars fan'. The Big Little Lies star, 28, got in on the May the Fourth Star Wars day festivities on Monday.




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How Met Gala celebs have channeled Star Wars characters over the years

The Met Gala usually falls on the first Monday in May, which this year happened to be May 4 - Star Wars Day. IMDb tweeted a thread of stars in their Met Gala best compared to Star Wars characters




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Former Playboy bunny Holly Madison posts sexy Star Wars cosplay selfie in slave Leia garb

A quick perusal of this blonde bombshell's Instagram page reveals the truth: she's a pretty big Star Wars fan.




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The most miniatures ever created for a 'Star Wars' movie was 'Phantom Menace,' despite everyone thinking it was all CGI

Disney Plus' show "Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian" doesn't just reveal secrets from the show, but from the "Star Wars" franchise, too.In episode 2 of the show, titled "Legacy," Industrial Light & Magic CCO John Knoll revealed that "The Phantom Menace" used the most miniatures of any "Star Wars" movie.It's a shocking revelation as most believe the movie was heavily done using computer-generated imagery.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.If you are watching the new Disney Plus show, "Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian," you might have caught a fascinating tidbit in the second episode, which launched on the service Friday, called "Legacy."It comes around the nine-minute mark of the episode. During the round table conversation "The Mandalorian" creator Jon Favreau has with some of the major




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The best order to watch every 'Star Wars' movie for the ultimate marathon

There are 11 movies in the "Star Wars" franchise, with more films and shows on the way.We've presented six different ways to watch the franchise with and without the addition of the animated series. The three main ways to watch the "Star Wars" saga are in release order, chronological order, or the popular "machete" order.If you're not starting with "Episode I," "Rogue One" is a good place to start."Rogue One" should be watched right before "Episode IV — A New Hope" because it leads right into the events of the film.If you add in the animated series, "Rebels" is the most complicated show to watch in release order as seasons two through four came out in between some of the newer franchise films.You should watch the last four episodes of "Clone Wars" alongside "Revenge of the Sith."We've included




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Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker will debut on Disney+ two months early on May 4

On Monday it was confirmed that the movie will be released two months early on Disney+. The date is May 4, which is a Star Wars holiday because May the 4th sounds like May the force.




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Harry Styles may make a cameo in the new Star Wars film

Harry Styles may be set to join the elite list of celebrity appearances, after Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamil dropped a huge hint on his Twitter page.




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From Star Wars spin-off The Mandalorian to Big Little Lies: The best on demand TV to watch this week

'Is it true that you guys never take off your helmets?' a prisoner asks his captor, the eponymous Mandalorian in the first episode of this eight-episode Star Wars spin-off.




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The Mandalorian season 2 will see Temuera Morrison return to the Star Wars universe as Boba Fett

Temuera Morrison, who played Jango Fett in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, will feature in season 2 of The Mandalorian, according to The Hollywood Reporter on Friday.




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Lizzie Cundy celebrates Star Wars Day in lockdown

Lizzie Cundy, 52, celebrated Star Wars day, May the 4th, by dressing up as Princess Leia for her at-home workout on Monday.




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Harrison Ford pays tribute to Star Wars co-star Peter Mayhew and Indiana Jones on Tonight Show

Harrison Ford paid tribute to his late Star Wars co-star Peter Mayhew and reflected on the legacy of Indiana Jones on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday.




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Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Bill Dee Williams and creator George Lucas open Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Disney offered media a glimpse into Galaxy’s Edge on Wednesday with an exclusive tour that included a Star Wars-themed food tasting and a stroll through the Black Spire Outpost marketplace




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Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill are joined by Brie Larson at Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Harrison Ford and Brie Larson were among the Star Wars legends and notable fans in attendance at a sneak preview of the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Disneyland attraction.




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Mark Hamill shares screen test with Harrison Ford for first Star Wars movie

The actor was seen in his first screen test for Star Wars, which became a blockbuster in 1977. He was working alongside Harrison Ford and it was the first time they have ever met.




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Billy Dee Williams gets candid about Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford's on-set Star Wars romance

Billy Dee Williams, who plays Lando Calrissian in the upcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, opened up to Esquire recently on his candid thoughts regarding the reported romance




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Harrison Ford provides legendary swagger at Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker debut in Hollywood

The event was also attended by a number of his peers who appeared in the initial three Star Wars films, Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi.




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Harrison Ford and Billy Dee Williams have a mini Star Wars reunion at the Rise of Skywalker premiere

Star Wars actors Harrison Ford and Billy Dee Williams reunited for the Rise of Skywalker premiere on Monday night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.




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Harrison Ford was shocked JJ Abrams asked him to return for Star Wars: The Rise of the Skywalker

Harrison Ford made a triumphant return as Han Solo in JJ Abrams' Star Wars: The Force Awaken. Though he revealed he was shocked to be asked back for Rise of the Skywalker.




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Harrison Ford, 77, says landing the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises was just dumb luck

The 77-year-old actor is one of the biggest box-office stars in cinema history - but Harrison thinks luck has played a significant role in his career, admitting he 'can't believe' the success.