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    George Lucas Says 'Star Wars' Returns for Hamill, Ford and Fisher Almost Finalized

    George Lucas Says 'Star Wars' Returns for Hamill, Ford and Fisher Almost Finalized

    9:22 am PST 3/7/2013
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    The franchise's creator says he began discussions for the original stars' return; plus, Disney's Bob Iger reveals the harsh emails he got from Steve Jobs. READ MORE

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  2. Disney Shareholders Shoot Down Plea to Split CEO and Chairman Roles

    Disney Shareholders Shoot Down Plea to Split CEO and Chairman Roles

    11:20 am PST 3/6/2013
    • Paul Bond
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    UPDATED: At a mostly positive annual meeting, one shareholder got a big reaction to his assertion of political media bias at ABC News. READ MORE

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    Carrie Fisher Confirms 'Star Wars' Return

    Carrie Fisher Confirms 'Star Wars' Return

    9:02 am PST 3/6/2013
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The actress says that she's going to rejoin the saga that made her famous. READ MORE

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    White House Mashes Up 'Star Wars' and 'Star Trek' in Nerdiest Presidential Tweet Ever (Photo)

    White House Mashes Up 'Star Wars' and 'Star Trek' in Nerdiest Presidential Tweet Ever (Photo)

    12:55 pm PST 3/1/2013
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    In response to a social media explosion after the president conflated the two sci-fi franchises, Obama's team tweeted out a photo that doubled down on their geek faux pas. READ MORE

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    President Obama's 'Star Wars' Confusion Inspires Twitter Nerdout

    President Obama's 'Star Wars' Confusion Inspires Twitter Nerdout

    9:54 am PST 3/1/2013
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    During a news conference Friday, the president conflated terms from the sci-fi franchises, immediately creating a buzz among reporters and geeks. READ MORE

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    Mark Hamill in Discussions for Role in New 'Star Wars' Films

    Mark Hamill in Discussions for Role in New 'Star Wars' Films

    10:14 am PST 2/20/2013
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The star of the original trilogy says series creator George Lucas promised that if he did not want to act in the new movies, his character would be killed off. READ MORE

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  7. Josh Gad Begs J.J. Abrams to Cast Him in 'Star Wars' Reboot (Video)

    9:14 am PST 2/20/2013
    • Ashley Lee
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    The "1600 Penn" actor, who stars in the upcoming "jOBS," auditions for Episode VII on "The Tonight Show." READ MORE

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    Kevin Smith, Industry Voices Debate 'Star Wars' Overkill

    Kevin Smith, Industry Voices Debate 'Star Wars' Overkill

    5:00 am PST 2/13/2013
    • Marc Bernardin
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    As Disney's Bob Iger reveals plans for spinoffs, Smith says, "Every old-school fan will line up for a Yoda origin story." READ MORE

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    Ewan McGregor Talks 'Star Wars' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' (Video)

    Ewan McGregor Talks 'Star Wars' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' (Video)

    7:16 am PST 2/7/2013
    • THR Staff
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    The "Jack the Giant Slayer" is surprised to learn about Disney and Lucasfilm's upcoming spin-offs of the classic saga. READ MORE

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  10. 'Star Wars' Makeup Man Stuart Freeborn Dies at 98

    4:08 pm PST 2/6/2013
    • Mike Barnes
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    The London native also transformed Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers for the screen and worked for the directing legends David Lean, Stanley Kubrick and Michael Powell. READ MORE

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  11. 'Star Wars' Spinoffs to Include Young Han Solo, Boba Fett (Report)

    'Star Wars' Spinoffs to Include Young Han Solo, Boba Fett (Report)

    10:59 am PST 2/6/2013
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    With Disney's Bob Iger confirming new stories in the "Star Wars" universe, two of the series' most iconic characters might get their own films. READ MORE

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    Watch Video Should Yoda Get His Own 'Star Wars' Movie? (Opinion)

    Should Yoda Get His Own 'Star Wars' Movie? (Opinion)

    3:28 pm PST 2/5/2013
    • Marc Bernardin
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    Disney and Lucasfilm are boldly forging ahead with their plans for 'Star Wars,' which will include standalone films centered on, presumably, beloved characters from George Lucas' universe. READ MORE

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  13. It's Official: 'Star Wars' Stand-Alone Films From Lawrence Kasdan, Simon Kinberg in Development

    It's Official: 'Star Wars' Stand-Alone Films From Lawrence Kasdan, Simon Kinberg in Development

    2:20 pm PST 2/5/2013
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed for investors that his company has lined up the pair to work on stand-alone films centering on "Star Wars" characters. READ MORE

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  14. Disney Profit Sinks 6 Percent in Q1, But Results Beat Expectations

    Disney Profit Sinks 6 Percent in Q1, But Results Beat Expectations

    1:35 pm PST 2/5/2013
    • Paul Bond
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    UPDATED: Revenue rises 5 percent to $11.34 billion as five of six segments advance. READ MORE

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  15. In the Magazine
    Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy on 'Star Wars,' 'Lincoln' and Secret J.J. Abrams Meetings (Exclusive)

    Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy on 'Star Wars,' 'Lincoln' and Secret J.J. Abrams Meetings (Exclusive)

    6:00 am PST 1/30/2013
    • Kim Masters
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    In her first in-depth profile, Kennedy reveals how she landed Abrams to direct "Episode VII" as THR talks to Steven Spielberg, David Fincher and producer husband Frank Marshall, who remembers meeting her: "There was no way I was going to screw this up by hitting on Steven's assistant." READ MORE

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  16. A Force to Be Reckoned With: Photos of Kathleen Kennedy

    A Force to Be Reckoned With: Photos of Kathleen Kennedy

    5:59 am PST 1/30/2013
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    The producer has snagged J.J. Abrams for the next "Star Wars." READ MORE

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    Disney Postpones 3D Release of 'Star Wars' Prequels

    Disney Postpones 3D Release of 'Star Wars' Prequels

    4:50 pm PST 1/28/2013
    • Erik Hayden
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    The plan to release "Attack of the Clones" and "Revenge of the Sith" has been put on hold as Disney and Lucasfilm develop a new trilogy. READ MORE

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  18. It's Official: JJ Abrams Closes Deal to Direct 'Star Wars: Episode VII'

    It's Official: JJ Abrams Closes Deal to Direct 'Star Wars: Episode VII'

    9:10 pm PST 1/25/2013
    • Kim Masters
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    The "Star Trek" filmmaker will work with writer Michael Arndt to develop the script. READ MORE

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    J.J. Abrams to Direct 'Star Wars': the Best Twitter Reactions

    J.J. Abrams to Direct 'Star Wars': the Best Twitter Reactions

    10:51 pm PST 1/24/2013
    • Aaron Couch
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    Fans rejoice -- but can't help cracking a few "Star Trek" and lens flare jokes. READ MORE

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  20. J.J. Abrams Nearing Deal to Direct Next 'Star Wars'

    J.J. Abrams Nearing Deal to Direct Next 'Star Wars'

    1:50 pm PST 1/24/2013
    • Borys Kit
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    The "Star Trek" director is negotiating to take over the famed franchise. READ MORE

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