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6 hrs ago | ContactMusic.com

Zachary Quinto hoping for Ewok role in Star Wars

The 'Star Trek: Into Darkness' star would love to play one of the miniature spear-wielding creatures in J.J. Abrams' new sci-fi project, 'Star Wars Episode VII', because he was a fan of the teddy bear-like warriors in George Lucas ' original franchise.

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Related Topix: Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, LucasArts, Star Wars, Video Games, Zachary Quinto, Chris Pine

Thu May 23, 2013

Yahoo!

Princess Leia heads back to Perth

Screen legend Carrie Fisher will no doubt field some questions surrounding her availability for the upcoming Star Wars sequel on her return to Australia.

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Related Topix: Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Celebrities, Carrie Fisher, LucasArts, Star Wars, Video Games, Vocal, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill

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Star Wars Bits: J.J. Abrams Promises 'Episode VII' Easter Egg,...

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Related Topix: LucasArts, Star Wars, Video Games, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Vocal, Email Spam, Battlefield!, Conan, Entertainment, Drama, Television

Boing Boing

Luke Skywalker's pants sold for $36,000

Luke Skywaler's filthy Levi's worn in the original Star Wars just sold at auction for $36,100. The "sand-colored 'cotton drill'" Levi's were customized by famed London costume-maker Bermans & Nathans.

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Related Topix: Action Movies, Adventure, LucasArts, Star Wars, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games

Examiner.com

'Sushi Girl' Is Sealed With Suspense

It hasn't been since the original 1992 film, "Candyman" that I have enjoyed a role that Tony Todd has played until watching the 2012 effort, " Sushi Girl " which was also executive produced by Todd as he played the dark, violent and twisted character, "Duke". Directed and co-written by Kern Saxton and starring a very surprising yet solid cast, ... (more)

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Related Topix: Horror Movies, Thriller, Mystery Movies, Candyman, Drama Movies, Tony Todd, LucasArts, Action Movies, Adventure, Star Wars, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games, Celebrities, Mark Hamill

Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch

'Jedi': What the movie means to me

Image Credit: THE RETURN OF RETURN OF THE JEDI: 30 YEARS AND COUNTING - Directed by Kyle Newman - Pictured: Kyle Newman's wife and actress Jaime King with Storm Trooper EW approached filmmaker Kyle Newman with a simple proposition: Will you make us a short film that collects famous voices talking about Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi and their ... (more)

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Related Topix: Fanboys, LucasArts, Action Movies, Adventure, Star Wars, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games, Vocal, Jason Mewes

Wed May 22, 2013

The Globe and Mail

Star Wars hero's pants auctioned for $36,100

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in a scene from Star Wars: Those pants he's wearing were sold at auction for more than $36,000. Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in a scene from Star Wars: Those pants he's wearing were sold at auction for more than $36,000. The pants worn by actor Mark Hamill in the first Oscar-winning Star Wars film went under the ... (more)

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Related Topix: Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, LucasArts, Star Wars, Video Games, Vocal, Celebrities, Mark Hamill

E! Online

Criminal Minds Stars Tease Season 8 Finale's Big Death: "I've Never Hated an Episode More!"

Tell us how you really feel, Kirtsen Vangsness ! Criminal Minds ' season-eight finale airs tonight and let's just say something major goes down.

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Related Topix: Crime TV, Criminal Minds, Entertainment, Drama, Television, LucasArts, Action Movies, Adventure, Star Wars, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games, Celebrities, Mark Hamill

E! Online

Josh Holloway in Star Wars 7? He "Would Love" To Play Han Solo

After it was announced that Disney would be releasing a new film in the hit franchise, with Star Trek and Lost visionary Abrams at the helm, speculation soon began on which actor could possibly fill Harrison Ford 's iconic role of Han Solo .

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Related Topix: Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, LucasArts, Star Wars, Video Games, Lost, Action TV, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Josh Holloway, Celebrities, Harrison Ford

Examiner.com

Video shows full Behind the Force Star Wars Weekend show at Disney World

One of the best parts of Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World is the variety of special shows, from Stars of the Saga, which is hosted by James Arnold Taylor and which covers celebrity adventures during the making of the Star Wars Movies, to Visit to the Maul, an exciting combat demonstration by Ray "Darth Maul" Parks.

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Related Topix: Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, James Arnold Taylor

Ain't It Cool News

Has Star Wars Episode VII Landed Its First Non-Ot Cast Member?

We already know Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and probably Harrison Ford are in talks to reprise their iconic roles in J.J. Abrams's STAR WARS EPISODE VII, but we've yet to hear any word as to who might be joining them in that galaxy far, far away.

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Related Topix: Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Celebrities, Harrison Ford, Velvet Goldmine, Music!, Drama Movies, Entertainment, Television, The Tudors, Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Tue May 21, 2013

Slice of Scifi

How Much Will It Cost to Get in Mark Hamill's Pants?

The pair of pants that Hamill wore while filming the first Star Wars movie will go up for auction this week, with an estimated value of $70,00o-$100,000. The pair of "cotton drill" pants made by famed jeans manufacturer Levi Strauss and Co.

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Related Topix: Action Movies, Adventure, LucasArts, Star Wars, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games, Celebrities, Mark Hamill

Mon May 20, 2013

Examiner.com

What will be the final bid on Luke Skywalker's pants?

Ever since George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney for $4 billion last year there has been much handwringing over the future of the " Star Wars " saga.

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Related Topix: LucasArts, Action Movies, Adventure, Star Wars, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games, Celebrities, Mark Hamill

YouBentMyWookie

Rumor - Jonathan Rhys Meyers In Talks For Star Wars Episode VII

Right now, all we know for sure about the next chapter in the Star Wars film universe is that Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher are all returning and that JJ Abrams will be directing the film.

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Related Topix: Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Entertainment, Television, The Tudors, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, LucasArts, Star Wars, Video Games, Celebrities, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford

Sat May 18, 2013

Examiner.com

Full video of Legends of the Force Motorcade for Star Wars Weekends at Disney

Star Wars Weekends is off to a rollicking start for 2013. It runs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through June 9. There's so much to see and do at this event that you need to pick and choose carefully.

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Related Topix: Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies

Fri May 17, 2013

BBC News

Propaganda: Lies and distortion

Propaganda has a bad name. It is what repressive regimes use to glorify their leaders, motivate their citizens and demonise their enemies.

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Related Topix: Europe, World News, United Kingdom, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, David Prowse, Celebrities

CNN

Our favorite movie villains

Benedict Cumberbatch's "Star Trek Into Darkness" villain is so fearsome, the movie built much of its hype around learning the character's identity in the months leading up to its release.

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Thu May 16, 2013

The Orlando Sentinel

Getting into stormtrooper gear

A stormtrooper stands guard atop the entrance of Disney's Hollywood Studios during a past Star Wars Weekend at the theme park.

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Related Topix: Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, LucasArts, Star Wars, Video Games, Vocal

WMBF

XCON World to bring actors, artists and more to Myrtle Beach this weekend

MYRTLE BEACH, SC Zombies, aliens, superheroes, spaceship pilots and more will converge on the Myrtle Beach Convention Center this weekend for XCON '13, Myrtle Beach's annual comic book convention.

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Related Topix: Myrtle Beach, SC, Michael Rooker, IronE Singleton, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies

The San Diego Union-Tribune

Celeb birthdays for the week of May 19-25

May 19: PBS newscaster Jim Lehrer is 79. TV personality David Hartman is 78. Actor James Fox is 74.

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