Topic: Star Wars

Propaganda Parade

Busted: Iran's Jarring Photoshopped Missile Test Image

Remember back in 2008, when Iran Photoshopped an extra missile into a photograph of its missile test? Turns out, bad habits die hard.

By Richard Lawson

Feb 10, 2012

The Call Sheet

John Stamos Forever

John Stamos might have a series again, George Lucas corrects the fanboys, and the gay return of Ethan Embry.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jan 17, 2012

George Lucas Is Fine with a Little Naïvete

George Lucas, Star Wars creator and Indiana Jones visionary, is the subject of a New York Times Magazine profile out this weekend and argues that naïveté can actually be a good thing for movies about race.

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By Dino Grandoni

Jan 2, 2012

Darth Vader Lightsaberist Dies at 89

Bob Anderson, who died on Sunday in a British hospital at 89, is known for bringing to life one of the most iconic Hollywood images -- the Star Wars lightsaber battle -- but we were never really suppose to know about him in the first place.

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By Eric Randall

Sep 16, 2011

Cliché Watch

Why Science Keeps Rediscovering 'Star Wars'

Astronomers have a well-worn strategy for making headlines

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 15, 2011

When Science and Star Wars Collide: NASA Discovers Tatooine

At least that's what they're calling the first planet to be observed orbiting two stars

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 1, 2011

'Die Hard 5' Has a Director, But No Silly Subtitle

Plus: 1988 George Lucas calls out 'egotistical gangsters' like 2011 George Lucas

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By John Hudson

Aug 31, 2011

Tweaks to Original Star Wars Trigger Outrage

Fears that George Lucas altered the original trilogy rattle Star Wars fans

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By John Hudson

Jul 29, 2011

How to Celebrate Harrison Ford's Return to the Big Screen

From dazzling web graphics to passionate top 10 lists, Ford junkies are going all out

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By Ray Gustini

Jul 27, 2011

Other Unsuccessful Legal Challenges by George Lucas

The limits to the filmmaker's 'Star Wars' empire show up in court

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By Erik Hayden

Jul 27, 2011

George Lucas Loses U.K. Battle Over Stormtrooper Helmet

Lucasfilm chalks the loss up to an "anomaly" in British law

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