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EntertainmentYahoo TVSecrets behind the long lost 'Star Wars' Saturday morning cartoon shows 'Droids' and 'Ewoks' revealed
A look back at the first "Star Wars" cartoons that launched 35 years ago —and where you can find them today.
EntertainmentVariety‘Star Wars’: Inside ‘Game of Thrones’ Creators’ Exit and the Pressures Facing Lucasfilm (EXCLUSIVE)
It's become almost comical. On Monday, “Game of Thrones” showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss became the latest high-profile talents to part ways with the “Star Wars” universe before their movies hit theaters. They're part of a revolving door of A-list directors who have found it impossible to realize their visions in a corporate culture […]
EntertainmentEntertainment Weekly'The Mandalorian' contains a major 'Star Wars' spoiler in first episode
The Mandalorian contains major Star Wars spoiler in first episode
LifestyleUSA TODAYDisney's bedtime hotline returns! Elsa and Anna, Yoda and more help parents get kids to sleep
If kids refuse to go to sleep, Disney's free hotline may help. Spider-Man, Princesses Elsa, Anna, Jasmine and more characters wish kids good night.
EntertainmentEntertainment Weekly'The Mandalorian' reveals an epic poster
The Mandalorian reveals an epic poster
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Ewan McGregor to Return as Obi Wan Kenobi in Disney+ Series
Ewan McGregor is in talks to return as Jedi master Obi Wan Kenobi in a series for Disney Plus, Variety has confirmed. No other details on the potential series were available. McGregor previously played the character in the three "Star Wars" prequels "The Phantom Menace," "Attack of the Clones," and "Revenge of the Sith." There had […]
EntertainmentEntertainment Weekly'Star Wars Resistance' to end with season 2; trailer revealed
Star Wars Resistance to end with season 2; trailer revealed
EntertainmentYahoo MoviesWhy Carrie Fisher thought 'Star Wars' would be the end of her career
Todd Fisher reveals what his sister, Carrie Fisher, thought immediately after seeing the first screening of "Star Wars" in 1977. He also reiterates his support for Lucasfilm to digitally recreate Princess Leia in future movies.
NewsYahoo MoviesEven the author of the 'Last Jedi' novel doesn't think he'll stop the Rey debate
Author Jason Fry answers our burning questions about his collaboration with "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" writer-director Rian Johnson — and how it may help you understand Luke.
NewsYahoo MoviesNew art shows that Disney's 'Star Wars' resort will be the closest thing to living in a galaxy far, far away
New concept art shows how the immersive hotel at the "Star Wars": Galaxy's Edge resort will transport you into space.
NewsYahoo MoviesHow all those 'Star Wars' cameos wound up in surprise box-office hit 'Wonder'
"Wonder" director Stephen Chbosky explains what it took to bring characters from the galaxy far, far away into the crowd-pleasing family film.
NewsYahoo MoviesRevisiting 1977's toyless first 'Star Wars' Christmas 40 years later — an inside account
With no action figures to offer, Kenner sold "empty boxes." Here's the strange, true story from the "brilliant" folks behind the scheme.
NewsYahoo MoviesSteven Soderbergh reveals the backstory on his viral Lucasfilm rejection letter
Oscar-winning filmmaker tells Yahoo exactly what was on the videotape he sent in attempt to land job with George Lucas.
NewsYahoo Movies'Close Encounters of the Third Kind': How Spielberg's sci-fi classic launched R2-D2's cameo career 40 years ago
Who knew that Steven Spielberg's little Easter egg would still be one of Hollywood's top inside jokes four decades later?
NewsYahoo MoviesNew 'Star Wars' Cartoon Shorts Debut Online, Bringing Female Heroes in Full Force
The latest Star Wars story has arrived. Today marks the debut of Star Wars Forces of Destiny, a series of original animated shorts set in that galaxy far, far away and focusing on the franchise’s roster of female heroes. The first installment, titled “Sands of Jakku,” covers a moment not seen in The Force Awakens: Rey (voiced by Daisy Ridley) and BB-8 must escape a ravenous, metal-craving Nightwatcher worm (which keen-eyed film viewers briefly spotted early on in the film) on their way to Niima Outpost — the place where they eventually meet Finn.
EntertainmentAssociated PressR2-D2 Droid Used in 'Star Wars' Films Sells for $2.76M
An R2-D2 droid that was used in several 'Star Wars' films has sold at auction for nearly $3 million
NewsGwynne WatkinsHarrison Ford in 1977: I've Never Been Recognized by Fans
A young Harrison Ford says fans never recognize him, even after Star Wars, in this vintage interview video.
NewsThe Hollywood Reporter'Star Wars' Head-Banging Stormtrooper Explains the Classic Blunder
It is one of the most famous mistakes in the Star Wars film franchise: the head-banging Stormtrooper in A New Hope.
NewsEthan Alter'Star Wars' Turns 40: 17 Other Movies That Premiered in the Summer of 1977
During the summer of 1977, Star Wars was the only movie anyone wanted to talk about. Blasting into theaters on May 25, just in time for Memorial Day weekend, George Lucas's space opera shot down box-office records left and right during its lengthy run, remaining a fixture on marquees as summer gave way to fall and then winter. But it's worth remembering that Star Wars wasn't the only film that Hollywood released that summer. Here are the other movies that are celebrating their 40th anniversaries during the next three months, from the good, to the bad, to the downright obscure.
NewsYahoo Movies'Star Wars' Toy Pro Spills 40 Years of Secrets: Everything You Wanted to Know About the Kenner Classics
A first-hand history of 'Star Wars' toys from one of the Kenner designers there at the beginning, and working on new products 40 years later at Hasbro
NewsYahoo MoviesThe Religion of 'Star Wars': Why People of All Faiths Embrace the Force
"Star Wars" and religion: Why the Force appeals to people of all faiths, from Christianity to Judaism, Buddhism to Islam, and beyond.
NewsYahoo Movies'Star Wars' 40th Anniversary: First Look at Disney's Toys and Collectibles (Exclusive)
Maybe that’s because this Thursday, May 25, will be the 40th anniversary of the original release of Star Wars in theaters. To celebrate this auspicious occasion, we’ve been posting Star Wars stories this month, including choice vintage interviews, original videos, some of our favorite pieces from years past, and, like today, exclusive news. Yahoo Movies has the first look at the anniversary toys and collectibles that will be available at Disney Stores on Thursday, including deluxe action Han and Luke figures and cuddly Tsum Tsums, as well as limited-edition lithographs, pins, ornaments, and figurine.
NewsYahoo Movies'Star Wars': Remember When C-3PO Had His Own Cereal?
Vintage commercials for the 'Star Wars' cereal
NewsThe Hollywood ReporterMarvel Delves Into 'Star Wars' Prequel Era With 'Mace Windu' Comic Series
The five-part series based on Samuel L. Jackson's character will launch in August.
NewsYahoo Movies'Star Wars': Our Gruesome Countdown of Every Lost Limb in the Galaxy
Limbs don't last long in the 'Star Wars' universe
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