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  1. Disney Promotes Lucasfilm Deal With Ad Featuring Darth Vader Visiting Disneyland (Video)

    12:31 pm PDT 10/31/2012
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    The infamous villain visits the "Happiest Place on Earth" in new clip. READ MORE

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    Disney and Lucasfilm, Already Big Dollar Partners

    Disney and Lucasfilm, Already Big Dollar Partners

    11:33 am PDT 10/31/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The $4 billion deal means new Disney-produced films, but it's not nearly the first time the companies have teamed up. READ MORE

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  3. 15 Potential Directors for the New 'Star Wars' Films

    15 Potential Directors for the New 'Star Wars' Films

    8:15 am PDT 10/31/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    Could it be J.J. Abrams? Matthew Vaughn? "Harry Potter" helmer David Yates? With all of Hollywood likely to want the job, here are some real choice options. READ MORE

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  4. Analysts Laud Disney's Lucasfilm Acquisition Despite High Price Tag

    Analysts Laud Disney's Lucasfilm Acquisition Despite High Price Tag

    4:57 am PDT 10/31/2012
    • Georg Szalai
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    While they acknowledge a near-term earnings drag, one says "Star Wars," Marvel and Pixar will "provide a powerful kids and family content pipeline for many years." READ MORE

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  5. Watch Video George Lucas: 'I'm Investing in Disney Because That's My Retirement Fund' (Video)

    George Lucas: 'I'm Investing in Disney Because That's My Retirement Fund' (Video)

    5:22 pm PDT 10/30/2012
    • Seth Abramovitch
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    The filmmaker's net worth reportedly was in excess of $3 billion before the Disney deal. READ MORE

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  6. Robert Iger to Wall Street: Disney Bought Lucasfilm for 'Star Wars'

    Robert Iger to Wall Street: Disney Bought Lucasfilm for 'Star Wars'

    5:10 pm PDT 10/30/2012
    • Alex Ben Block
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    In a call with investors, CEO Bob Iger says the $4.05 billion purchase price is two percent of the company's market value. READ MORE

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  7. Heat Vision
    New 'Star Wars' Movie: 3 Reasons for Fans to Celebrate (Analysis)

    New 'Star Wars' Movie: 3 Reasons for Fans to Celebrate (Analysis)

    4:56 pm PDT 10/30/2012
    • Marc Bernardin
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    UPDATED: A superfan's view of why Kathleen Kennedy's hands on the next set of adventures could turn the series away from the Dark Side. READ MORE

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  8. Heat Vision
    Disney Buys Lucasfilm, and Twitter Responds with Jokes

    Disney Buys Lucasfilm, and Twitter Responds with Jokes

    4:33 pm PDT 10/30/2012
    • Seth Abramovitch
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    From "When You Wish Upon a Death Star" to "Beauty and the Hutt," the social media site has been having a field day with the latest Hollywood mega-merger. READ MORE

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  9. Tangled Rights Could Tie Up Ultimate 'Star Wars' Box Set (Analysis)

    Tangled Rights Could Tie Up Ultimate 'Star Wars' Box Set (Analysis)

    4:24 pm PDT 10/30/2012
    • Kim Masters
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    Disney's $4 billion deal for Lucasfilm does not include the right to release the original 'Star Wars' -- unless a new deal can be forged. READ MORE

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  10. Bob Iger and George Lucas on Disney's Acquisition of Lucasfilm

    3:17 pm PDT 10/30/2012
    • David Simpson
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    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company Bob Iger along with George Lucas break down the acquisition and why it is beneficial for both parties. READ MORE

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    Watch Video What a New 'Star Wars' Movie Might Look Like (Analysis)

    What a New 'Star Wars' Movie Might Look Like (Analysis)

    3:12 pm PDT 10/30/2012
    • Kim Masters
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    Think less "Phantom Menace" and more "Empire Strikes Back" as a new director will be in place for the first time since 1983. READ MORE

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  12. Watch Video Disney to Buy Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion; New 'Star Wars' Movie Set for 2015

    Disney to Buy Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion; New 'Star Wars' Movie Set for 2015

    12:54 pm PDT 10/30/2012
    • Alex Ben Block
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    UPDATED: Kathleen Kennedy will become Lucasfilm's president, reporting to Walt Disney Studios chair Alan Horn; the company plans new "Star Wars" films every two to three years READ MORE

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  13. In the Magazine
    What Disney's Lucas Deal Means for 'Star Wars'

    Premium content What Disney's Lucas Deal Means for 'Star Wars'

    6:00 am PDT 10/30/2012
    • Alex Ben Block
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    THE REPORT: Three new movies (at least) and a global brand blitz will greatly expand one of Hollywood's biggest franchises. READ MORE

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  14. Rovio and Lucasfilm Team Up for 'Angry Birds Star Wars' Game

    Rovio and Lucasfilm Team Up for 'Angry Birds Star Wars' Game

    8:10 am PDT 10/8/2012
    • John Gaudiosi
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    The new collaboration will include merchandising, video shorts and other tie-ins beginning Oct. 28 READ MORE

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    Watch Video Han Solo Blasts 'Gangnam Style' (Video)

    Han Solo Blasts 'Gangnam Style' (Video)

    4:45 pm PDT 9/22/2012
    • Aaron Couch
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    Things get ugly when the "Star Wars" hero meets PSY in Cloud City. READ MORE

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    'Fanboy' Director Working on Star Wars-Themed 'Chewie'

    'Fanboy' Director Working on Star Wars-Themed 'Chewie'

    7:06 pm PDT 8/1/2012
    • Borys Kit
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    Kyle Newman is developing the film, which tells the story of actor Peter Mayhew's life during the making of the 1977 sci-fi classic. READ MORE

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  17. One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful' Gets Plucky Makeover by The Piano Guys

    1:33 pm PDT 7/19/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
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    The Utah-based five-member group, who have become a YouTube sensation garnering more than 100 million views, are soon to sign with Sony Masterworks. READ MORE

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  18. Mark Hamill on Mitt Romney: He Is 'Not Actually Human' (Video)

    Mark Hamill on Mitt Romney: He Is 'Not Actually Human' (Video)

    6:22 pm PDT 7/17/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    In a recent interview conducted at Comic-Con, the former "Star Wars" star likened the Republican to The Thing. READ MORE

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  19. Heat Vision
    Watch Video Harrison Ford Turns 70: 5 Iconic Big Screen Moments (Video)

    Harrison Ford Turns 70: 5 Iconic Big Screen Moments (Video)

    4:02 pm PDT 7/13/2012
    • Kelly Payton
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    The "Indiana Jones" and "Star Wars" actor celebrated his birthday on July 13. READ MORE

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  20. Comic-Con 2012: 12 Great Geek Memorabilia Treasures up for Auction

    Comic-Con 2012: 12 Great Geek Memorabilia Treasures up for Auction

    6:42 pm PDT 7/10/2012
    • Andy Lewis
    • Brandon Kirby
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    From 'Star Wars' to 'Willie Wonka': cool pieces from Hollywood. READ MORE

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