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"Star Wars" is a film series created by George Lucas that has attained worldwide cult status. The space epic tells the story of various adventurous characters in a far-away galaxy began in 1977 with the film "Star Wars."

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Star Wars Episode IX: Is it really over?

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Han Solo's Return of the Jedi blaster tops auction

An original Han Solo blaster used in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi has sold for $550,000 at a Las Vegas auction.
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Star Wars: The Story of Han Solo set for take-off

The latest Star Wars spin-off tells the story of the "most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy."
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Solo: A Star Wars Story celebrated at Cannes

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George Lucas breaks ground on new LA museum

The billion-dollar project will include onsite movie theaters, as well as paintings from Degas and Renoir.
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Mark Hamill immortalized with Hollywood star

Beyond his most iconic role as Luke Skywalker in "Star Wars," Mark Hamill has featured in 70 movies and 200 TV shows.
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'Game of Thrones' creators to make new 'Star Wars' series

Writer and production team David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will move from the Seven Kingdoms to a galaxy far, far away.
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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' scores 2nd-best opening ever

The latest episode of the Star Wars opened with a staggering $450 million in global ticket sales over the weekend.
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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' praised at premiere

One actress said Star Wars has remained relevant due to its "foundational mythology of good versus evil."
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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' trailer drops

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'Star Wars IX' to be directed by J.J. Abrams

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A tourist agency in southwestern Tunisia is vying for tourists' attention, inviting them to see Star Wars film sets.
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Design for George Lucas' Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles

George Lucas builds museum in LA

Los Angeles has approved George Lucas' Museum of Narrative Art project. It will showcase his "Star Wars" collection.
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