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Which ‘Star Wars’ actors have died?

We're approaching a half-century of 'Star Wars.' Here are the iconic actors who are no longer with us.

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Did you ever hear the tragedy of 'Star Wars: Underworld', George Lucas' cancelled Star Wars TV show?

George Lucas had big plans for a live-action TV series before he sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012 — so what happened?

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23 Of The Best Vintage Shots Of Hollywood Stars, As Shared By This Instagram Account

Pictures are likely the closest thing to time travel we have, and luckily, numerous photographers have made it possible for us to travel way back.

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Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy teases more "standalone" stories in Star Wars: "It doesn’t necessarily have to connect to every little thing that's been done"

Next up in the Star Wars calendar is The Mandalorian & Grogu movie

Total Film

It’s not illegal: Star Wars boss ends fear over BFI screening rare version of film

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The Independent UK

Star Wars boss Kathleen Kennedy addresses confusion over ‘illegal’ screening of original film

‘Remarkable’ showing presented movie exactly how it was experienced by audiences in 1977

The Independent UK

Star Wars icon Mark Hamill says George Lucas never considered killing any of the main characters, unlike the sequels: "In the new ones, they pop us off one at a time"

The actor recently confirmed that he is not coming back as Luke Skywalker anytime soon

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Al Pacino was ‘offered a fortune’ to play iconic Star Wars character – but didn’t ‘understand’ the script

‘I can't play something if I don't speak the language,’ said the acclaimed actor

The Independent UK

The Acolyte creator had one "guiding principle" for their canceled Star Wars show: "What would George [Lucas] do?"

The Acolyte strived for an "elegant simplicity"

Total Film

Ryan Reynolds has pitched an ‘R-rated’ Star Wars. What would that look like?

If the franchise were to embrace a darker side, could we expect geysers of blood as in the samurai films that inspired George Lucas? Or does Reynolds just want a sweary, snarky Star Wars like Deadpool?

The Guardian - UK

25 Of The Biggest Mistakes That Changed The Course Of History

Destroyed centuries of knowledge. Whoopsie.

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'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' at 45: Stop-motion master Phil Tippett on creating the iconic Battle of Hoth (exclusive)

The Oscar-winning SFX guru talks turkey sandwiches, space lizards, and making the awesome Battle of Hoth scene for "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back".

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Andor's Tony Gilroy doesn't know whether Star Wars creator George Lucas has seen the Disney Plus show: "I've only spoken to him once, after Rogue One"

It's one of Star Wars' most beloved projects, but there's a chance George Lucas hasn't tuned in yet

Total Film

20 Years Ago, Star Wars Went Even Darker Than 'Andor' — And Changed Everything

People say 'Revenge of the Sith' hits different today. But in 2005, the experience paved the way for Andor, a darker, more final, and hellish twist. Here's why

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The Andor season 2 finale features a deep-cut Easter egg referencing George Lucas' debut movie from 1971

Andor season 2 references THX 1138

Salon

On "Andor," good is a four-letter word

Instead of leaning on the usual hero myth, this "Star Wars" tale boosts our faith in tyranny's inevitable breakdown

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‘Star Wars’: ‘Andor’ is over, now it’s time for Disney to let Tony Gilroy remake ‘A New Hope’

It's finally the right moment for a new 'A New Hope'.

Total Film

Rosario Dawson pays tribute to Star Wars creator George Lucas from Ahsoka season 2 set: "I couldn't be more grateful"

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'Battlefield Earth' is Hollywood's most infamous sci-fi flop, but 25 years on, director Roger Christian is still proud of his work with Travolta (exclusive)

"It is pulp science fiction, and nobody got it. We never stood a chance".

The Guardian - UK

Bruce Logan obituary

Cinematographer and visual effects artist who shot the destruction of the Death Star in the first Star Wars film

Creative Bloq

The best 1980s animated films include one of my all-time favourites

From Akira to The Little Mermaid, here's how the 1980s changed animation forever.

Evening Standard

The Empire Strips Back at Riverside Studios review: this Star Wars parody is hardly titillating stuff

2/5 A row of fishnetted derrieres isn’t that erotic when the women involved are also wearing Imperial Stormtrooper masks

Reason

Yes, the Media Covered for Biden

It wasn't just staffers and strategists.

The Conversation

Some ‘Star Wars’ stories have already become reality

Just 48 short years ago, movie director George Lucas used the phrase “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away” as the opening to the first “Star Wars” movie, later labeled “Episode IV: A New Hope.” But at least four important aspects of the “Star Wars” saga are…

Inverse

23 Years Later, Star Wars' Most Unexpected Sci-Fi Inspiration Makes A Glorious Return

In 'Andor' Season 2, Bix and Cassian are basically living in Deckard's apartment in 'Blade Runner.' Here's why.

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