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George Lucas Has Seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and “Really Liked It”

‘Star Wars’ creator George Lucas may get a raw deal from fans and critics nowadays after the special editions and the prequels – but surely his blessing on the new movies counts for something.

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Surprise! Now we know who has Vader’s helmet in ‘The Force Awakens,’ leading to a new theory

If you’ve been paying even cursory attention to what little of the “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” plot is known, you know the Kylo Ren is the newest Sith* on the street.

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‘Hamilton’ Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda Wrote New Cantina Music for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

Looks like the Star Wars cantina has a new regular: Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and star of the hip-hop Broadway sensation Hamilton.

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‘Star Wars’ Hunts for Han Solo: Disney Sees 2,500 Actors to Fill One Vest

It’s a hunt that would make Jabba the Hutt proud.

Disney and Lucasfilm are scouring the galaxy in what some are calling the widest casting search ever for the actor who will play a young Han Solo in the planned Star Wars spinoff movie.

 

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Why Hollywood Needs Star Wars More Than Disney Does

From the unprecedented advanced ticket sales to a promotional blitz that has ranged from lowbrow (debuting a trailer in the middle of Monday Night Football) to the highest-brow (see: an exhibition at the Louvre), ‘Star Wars: Force Awakens’ has established itself as the most hotly anticipated movie in years.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens to Open in China on January 9th

The Walt Disney Company in China announced today Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be released on screens across the country on January 9th, 2016.

“We are thrilled to bring Star Wars: The Force Awakens to China on January 9th” said Mr. John Hsu, newly appointed General Manager, Studio, The Walt Disney Company, China. “We’re excited to be rolling out our marketing campaign and to connect with new fans in China through Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

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Mark Hamill Offers New ‘Force Awakens’ Hints: ‘There Are Lots of Surprises in This Movie’

The fate of Luke Skywalker has been the subject of much fevered discussion among “Star Wars” fans as the release of “The Force Awakens” looms.

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How J.J. Abrams Made Star Wars 7’S Lightsaber Battles Different From The Prequels

Over the course of the build up to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, director J.J. Abrams has taken great pains to set the new film apart from George Lucas’ prequels.

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New ‘Star Wars’ trailer is all fighting, including Han Solo in action

The latest sneak peek has arrived for The Force Awakens, hitting theaters in three weeks.

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LEGO STAR WARS: DROID TALES / Coming to DVD March 1, 2016

Your Favorite Star Wars Heroes are Back with Five Complete Episodes that Unleash the Lighter Side of the Force in LEGO® STAR WARS: Droid Tales!

Coming to DVD on March 1, 2016

Exclusive trading card set packed inside each DVD!

The fun begins following the victory celebration in the Ewok village on Endor, at the end of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. R2-D2 and C-3PO have gathered to regale Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca and the other Rebels with the tales of their adventures that led to the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. An accidental kidnapping occurs while the droids are reminiscing, and suddenly you’re taken on a new journey that leads to the retelling of the entire Star Wars saga, as told by R2-D2 and C-3PO! It’s hilarious and playful, packed with all your favorite interlocking characters. LEGO® STAR WARS™: DROID TALES is intergalactic thrills for the whole family!

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