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15 hrs ago | 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

21 hrs ago | 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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Related Topix: Celebrities, Joe Pesci, Horror Movies, Thriller, Cape Fear, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Recreational Vehicle, Award, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, LucasArts, Star Wars, Video Games, David Prowse, Movies, Entertainment

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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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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Related Topix: Peter Mayhew, Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Singer, ZZ Top, Pop/Rock, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Grace Under Fire, Comedy

Wed May 15, 2013

MetroMix

Kathleen Kennedy to make Star Wars Celebration debut

George Lucas gave Kathleen Kennedy the keys to the Star Wars franchise, and she's taking it for a spin on the Autobahn this summer.

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Related Topix: Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Vocal, Star Wars, Lincoln, Documentary Movies, Drama Movies, Biography Movies, Movies, Entertainment

Slice of Scifi

IBM Made a Movie?

IBM is finally a really, really cool company of geeksa again!, Disney's Star Wars Games are a designers dream come true, Google Glass is incredibly awesome and possibly incredibly invasive, Multiverse News, and Mark Hamill writes his head off plus who's not coming back on Warehouse 13?? Whatcha think about that?? all of your recent favorite ... (more)

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

Hollywood Reporter

'Star Trek's' Damon Lindelof on 'Star Wars'...

The writer of summer's "Star Trek Into Darkness" and "World War Z" reveals how Matthew Broderick inspired him to attend film school, why he has no plans to direct and the "Lost" question he tires of answering.

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Related Topix: Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, LucasArts, Star Wars, Video Games, Vocal, Empire, Pop/Rock, Celebrities, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford

Lancashire Evening Post

Kenny Baker hopes to reprise his Star Wars role as R2-D2

Kenny Baker doesn't know whether he will feature in the next instalment of Star Wars - reprising his role inside the lovable robot R2-D2. But the announcement that filming of the next movie will take place in England, returning the cult sci-fi series to its British roots, has left the 3ft 8in actor hopeful of being part of the biggest blockbuster ... (more)

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Retro thing

Tiny 1979 Article About "The Empire Strikes Back"

One great thing about looking through old magazines is reading about something we now know to be a big deal, before anyone knew it was going to be a big deal.

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Tue May 14, 2013

ContactMusic.com

Simon Pegg: No wish for Star Wars role

The 'Star Trek Into Darkness' actor has revealed he has no desire to land a role in long-time collaborator J.J. Abrams ' upcoming seventh installment in the space saga and would rather see it as a fan.

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Related Topix: Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, LucasArts, Star Wars, Video Games, Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, Simon Pegg

Mon May 13, 2013

Fandango.com

Arnold Schwarzenegger Eyes Role in 'Toxic Avenger'

With Mother's Day just behind us and Father's Day coming up, we ask, what are some key characteristics of great movie parents ? Over the weekend, comic book fans got their first look at The Rhino, new Man of Steel footage, and heard the latest on James Cameron's Avatar epics.

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Related Topix: Life, Father's Day, Holidays, Avatar, Clark Gregg, LucasArts, Action Movies, Adventure, Star Wars, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games

Examiner.com

Star Wars Weekends will begin on May 17

Each May and June, Disney's Hollywood Studios is host to Star Wars Weekends . In 2013 they will begin on May 17 and run through June 9. The event takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for four consecutive weekends.

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Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph

A.M. Links: Ammo Shortages Continue, Obama, Clinton Not Benghazi...

Editor's Note : We invite comments and request that they be civil and on-topic. We do not moderate or assume any responsibility for comments, which are owned by the readers who post them.

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Sun May 12, 2013

Fandango.com

Happy Mother's Day! Watch Celebrities Send Greetings to Their Moms

This week, Clark Gregg talks about resurrecting Agent Coulson for TV, Jaimie Alexander Sif-s through the secrets of Thor: The Dark World and Mark Hamill recalls the days when George Lucas envisioned as many as 12 Star Wars movies! The Great Gatsby is off to a hot start with strong midnight show results.

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Related Topix: Clark Gregg, LucasArts, Action Movies, Adventure, Star Wars, Science Fiction Movies, Video Games, Celebrities, Mark Hamill, Drama Movies, The Great Gatsby, Theater, Arts

Disney News and Disney Star News

Disney's Star Wars Weekends 2013 Schedule

Disney's Star Wars Weekends are almost here! The Star Wars themed weekends take place at Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort.

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Related Topix: Action Movies, Adventure, Science Fiction Movies, Star Wars, Vocal, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

StarPulse.com

'Stars Wars' Filming Heading To Britain

After striking a deal with British politician George Osborne, producers are bringing the new Star Wars shoot to the United Kingdom.

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Starring Corey Burton and Matt Lanter

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