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    Power Lawyers: How 'Star Wars' Nerds Sold Lucasfilm to Disney

    Power Lawyers: How 'Star Wars' Nerds Sold Lucasfilm to Disney

    6:08 pm PDT 5/22/2013
    • Paul Bond
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    With $4 billion in the balance, Skadden Arps' Brian McCarthy sorted through decades of complex rights deals. READ MORE

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  2. Mark Hamill to Be Honored at PromaxBDA Conference (Exclusive)

    Mark Hamill to Be Honored at PromaxBDA Conference (Exclusive)

    5:53 pm PDT 5/22/2013
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    The actor, known for the "Star Wars" trilogy and for voicing the Joker in the animated "Batman" series, will receive the Don LaFontaine Legacy Award. READ MORE

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    Luke Skywalker's 'Star Wars' Levi's Up for Auction (Photo)

    Luke Skywalker's 'Star Wars' Levi's Up for Auction (Photo)

    12:20 pm PDT 5/21/2013
    • Seth Abramovitch
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    Mark Hamill wore the sand-colored jeans for much of the iconic 1977 film. READ MORE

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  4. Live Feed
    Watch Video 'Star Wars Rebels' Animated Series Coming to Disney XD

    'Star Wars Rebels' Animated Series Coming to Disney XD

    7:00 am PDT 5/20/2013
    • Philiana Ng
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    Disney Channel will debut a one-hour special in fall 2014 before it moves to Disney XD. READ MORE

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  5. Behind the Screen
    Ben Burtt on Jumping From 'Star Wars' to ‘Star Trek': 'My Universes Probably Are a Little Bit Blurred'

    Ben Burtt on Jumping From 'Star Wars' to ‘Star Trek': 'My Universes Probably Are a Little Bit Blurred'

    11:08 am PDT 5/17/2013
    • Carolyn Giardina
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    The iconic sound designer behind the "voice" of R2D2 describes his work on J.J. Abram's "Into Darkness" sequel. READ MORE

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    'Star Wars: Episode VII' to Film in U.K.

    'Star Wars: Episode VII' to Film in U.K.

    4:18 pm PDT 5/10/2013
    • Philiana Ng
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    The next movie, directed by J.J. Abrams, will hit theaters in 2015. READ MORE

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  7. Electronic Arts Stock Sees Lift After Strong Guidance

    Electronic Arts Stock Sees Lift After Strong Guidance

    4:11 pm PDT 5/7/2013
    • Paul Bond
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    The maker of video games says "The Simpsons: Tapped Out" was one highlight during the quarter. READ MORE

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    Disney and Electronic Arts Ink Deal for New 'Star Wars' Games

    Disney and Electronic Arts Ink Deal for New 'Star Wars' Games

    2:05 pm PDT 5/6/2013
    • Michael O'Connell
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    Having set new film and television projects in motion after buying Lucasfilm in 2012, the pact marks more multimedia efforts tied to the $4 billion acquisition. READ MORE

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  9. Heat Vision
    Watch Video J.J. Abrams, Simon Pegg Chat About 'Star Wars' Fandom (Video)

    J.J. Abrams, Simon Pegg Chat About 'Star Wars' Fandom (Video)

    12:23 pm PDT 5/4/2013
    • Erik Hayden
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    The "Star Trek Into Darkness" actor and director informally discuss the George Lucas space saga. READ MORE

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  10. Heat Vision
    Watch Video May the Fourth: 'Star Wars' in 60 Seconds (Video)

    May the Fourth: 'Star Wars' in 60 Seconds (Video)

    8:00 am PDT 5/4/2013
    • Aaron Couch
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    Celebrate every Jedi's favorite holiday with a succinct (and adorable) look at “Episode IV: A New Hope.” READ MORE

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  11. Heat Vision
    J.J. Abrams Says John Williams Likely to Score 'Star Wars: Episode VII'

    J.J. Abrams Says John Williams Likely to Score 'Star Wars: Episode VII'

    4:22 pm PDT 4/30/2013
    • Philiana Ng
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    The director for "Episode VII" said at a "Star Trek Into Darkness" press conference that he believes Williams will work on the film. READ MORE

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  12. Heat Vision
    'Star Wars' Gets Dubbed into Navajo

    'Star Wars' Gets Dubbed into Navajo

    11:23 am PDT 4/25/2013
    • Andy Lewis
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    "Episode IV: A New Hope" becomes the first blockbuster to get translated into a native American language READ MORE

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  13. Hasbro First-Quarter Revenue Helped by One Direction, Marvel Products

    Hasbro First-Quarter Revenue Helped by One Direction, Marvel Products

    4:14 am PDT 4/22/2013
    • Georg Szalai
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    UPDATED: Angry Birds Star Wars, G.I. Joe and Transformers games and toys also contributed to revenue, while first-quarter earnings were hit by restructuring charges. READ MORE

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  14. Lucasfilm President Discusses China Deals

    Lucasfilm President Discusses China Deals

    5:20 am PDT 4/21/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    Kathleen Kennedy in Beijing also unveils that Walt Disney has pledged $1 million for Chinese earthquake victims. READ MORE

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  15. George Lucas, Mellody Hobson Set June Wedding in Chicago

    George Lucas, Mellody Hobson Set June Wedding in Chicago

    5:03 pm PDT 4/17/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The “Star Wars” mastermind will marry his longtime girlfriend after former New Jersey Sen. Bill Bradley gives away the bride. READ MORE

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  16. 'Star Wars' Actor Richard LeParmentier Dies at 66

    'Star Wars' Actor Richard LeParmentier Dies at 66

    9:26 am PDT 4/17/2013
    • Erik Hayden
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    His role in the original 1977 blockbuster included a run-in with Darth Vader. READ MORE

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  17. Disney's LucasArts Lays Off 150 Employees

    11:24 am PDT 4/3/2013
    • Paul Bond
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    UPDATED: Disney has canned all work on two in-house projects, effectively shuttering the video-game studio. READ MORE

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    J.J. Abrams on New 'Star Wars' Movie: 'More Questions Than Answers'

    J.J. Abrams on New 'Star Wars' Movie: 'More Questions Than Answers'

    5:58 pm PDT 3/24/2013
    • Kimberly Nordyke
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    The "Star Trek" director also compares the two hit sci-fi franchises he's working on. READ MORE

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    'Star Wars: Clone Wars' Ends Its Run on Cartoon Network

    'Star Wars: Clone Wars' Ends Its Run on Cartoon Network

    2:41 pm PDT 3/11/2013
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    Lucasfilm also will delay Seth Green's animated "Star Wars Detours" series. READ MORE

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  20. Obama Jokes About 'Star Wars', 'Star Trek' Confusion at Gridiron Dinner

    Obama Jokes About 'Star Wars', 'Star Trek' Confusion at Gridiron Dinner

    11:17 am PDT 3/10/2013
    • Erik Hayden
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    "Spock is what Maureen Dowd calls me. Darth Vader is what John Boehner calls me," the president said at a D.C. event. READ MORE

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