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‘Redemption is a powerful concept’: Hayden Christensen on Star Wars and daring to return as Darth Vader

When he first portrayed Darth Vader in the much-panned Star Wars prequels 20 years ago, fans vented their anger at him. So why is he risking more in a new TV series? He talks about George Lucas, the pressures of fame and his love of bulldozers

The Guardian - UK

Colin Cantwell, Star Wars designer behind the X-Wing and Death Star, dies aged 90

The creator behind several iconic Star Wars ships also worked on 2001: A Space Odyssey and assisted in broadcasting the 1969 moon landing

The Guardian - AU

Millennium Falcon exhibition opens in Welsh town where ship was built

Star Wars craft was secretly put together in a hangar in Pembroke Dock amid ‘flying saucer’ rumours

The Guardian - UK

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'Obi-Wan Kenobi' director talks Leia, Legends, and recasting Star Wars icons

'Obi-Wan Kenobi' director Deborah Chow discusses working on the new Disney+ series and answers our quickfire Star Wars canon questions.

Inverse

Lucasfilm won't recast any more Star Wars characters. Here's why that's a problem.

Is Alden Ehrenreich the Ewan McGregor of our time? Lucasfilm has recently made it sound like new actors can't play old Star Wars characters. But why?

Inverse

20 years ago, the most underrated Star Wars movie changed canon forever

At the time, critics hated 'Attack of the Clones.' But, by ever possible metric, this film changed Star Wars in bigger ways than any of the other films put together.

Inverse

Darth Vader's lightsaber fights in 'Obi-Wan' might look sick as hell

As George Lucas once said, it rhymes. 'Obi-Wan' on Disney+ will evoke the prequels in a critical way, says actor Hayden Christensen.

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Are we ready for the return of Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader?

The new trailer for Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi series teases the return of the actor’s much-criticised take on the super-villain

The Guardian - US

'Obi-Wan' trailer promises to explain a painful Darth Vader mystery

Seems like Owen would want the protection of a Jedi, right? What is the beef between Ben Kenobi and Owen Lars? In the new 'Star Wars' Disney+ series 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' we might finally find out.

Inverse

George Lucas almost cut Star Wars’ most important character from 'A New Hope'

Imagine there's no Princess Leia. At one point, while revising "The Star Wars," George Lucas made his princess character into a footnote.

Inverse

May The 4th Be With You: 12 Deals You Can Score On 'Star Wars Day 2022'

May 4 is informally commemorated every year as the ‘Star Wars Day,' which celebrates the hugely successful Star Wars franchise that was born out of the creative brilliance of filmmaker George Lucas.

Benzinga

All upcoming Star Wars releases: From Obi-Wan Kenobi to A Droid Story

The Star Wars galaxy continues to expand with the upcoming release of Obi-Wan Kenobi later this month. There is a long list of shows coming later down the line though and you can find them all here

Daily Mirror

The "Mother of Yoda" breaks silence on Baby Yoda and more

You might not recognize the name Wendy Froud (née Midener), but in the practical effects world, she’s a legend. Her work even earned her one of pop culture’s greatest monikers: the Mother of Yoda.

Inverse

Eurovision, Mike Myers, and every James Bond movie: what’s new to streaming in Australia this May

Plus The Time Traveler’s Wife, The Nightingale, and the greatest Australian horror movie of all time: the election

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Review: ‘The Skywalker Saga’ revamps ‘Lego Star Wars’ series in mostly the right ways

The “Star Wars” saga is no stranger to second drafts. George Lucas famously rereleased the original trilogy, adding new scenes and perhaps an excessive amount of special effects. Given that history, it’s no surprise that Traveller’s Tales took a second stab at the “Lego Star Wars” franchise.

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Star Wars TV shows ranked, worst to best

Check out our ranked list of Star Wars TV shows, both the live-action and animated adventures.

Chicago Tribune

Steven Spielberg is up for another Oscar: We ranked all 33 of his movies, from worst to No. 1 best

Forty-two years ago a little-known, 30-something actor named Steven Spielberg played a Cook County Assessor clerk in “The Blues Brothers.” He had a few lines, such as “Can I help you?” and “Here is your receipt.” His on-screen career came and went so fast you never noticed. But that filmmaking…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Coda’ Gains Oscar Momentum with Top Prize at PGA Awards

“CODA” won the top prize at Saturday night’s Producers Guild Awards, giving momentum to the possibility that the small film could have a big night at next week’s Oscars. The story of three adult family members who are deaf and a fourth who is not and seeks a singing career…

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The Independent UK

'CODA' gains Oscar momentum with top prize at PGA Awards

“CODA” has won the top prize at the Producers Guild Awards, giving momentum to the possibility that the small film could have a big night at next week’s Oscars

The Independent UK

Oscar-winning producer Alan Ladd Jr. dies at 84

Alan Ladd Jr., the Oscar-winning producer and studio boss who as a Fox executive greenlit “Star Wars,” has died

Chicago Sun-Times

‘The Godfather’: 50 ways to love the masterpiece as it nears half a century

Watching the greatest movie of all time when it returns to theaters Thursday is more fun when you know where Sofia Coppola shows up, how George Lucas contributed and what all those oranges mean.

The Independent UK

Star Wars book reveals George Lucas had one concern about Baby Yoda introduction

Revelation was made by ‘Mandalorian’ executive producer Dave Filoni

Inverse

How heavy is the Darksaber? 'Boba Fett' corrects Star Wars canon

In 'The Book of Boba Fett,' the Darksaber is depicted as very heavy. This feels like a Star Wars retcon, but maybe it's not. Here's why.

TechRadar

How to watch the Star Wars movies in order: chronological and release date

Our guide on how to watch the Star Wars movies in order is your ideal trip into the heart of that iconic galaxy far, far away.

Benzinga

10 Weirdest Star Wars Rip-Offs Of All Time

Rather than revisit the previous Star Wars flicks again (and again and again) until a new flick arrives, here is a potentially dangerous idea: Why not spend some time with the wildest and weirdest of the Star Wars rip-off genre.

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