Ben Skipper
I am a writer and journalist specialising in the entertainment business. I currently freelance for Yahoo! UK (obviously) and a number of other sites writing daily news and timely features.
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Star Trek's Zachary Quinto eager to play Ewok in Star Wars 7Spock actor talks J.J. Abrams' future in sci-fi cinema -
Star Wars: Lost's Josh Holloway "would love" to play Han SoloLost star Josh Holloway fancies himself as a young Han Solo -
Luke Skywalker's Levi's auctioned for $35,000Jedi trousers fetch enormous price at New Zealand auction -
Jonathan Rhys Meyers in talks for Star Wars: Episode 7?Brit actor is the first new actor rumoured to have been approached by LucasFilm -
J.J. Abrams may shroud Star Wars 7 in secrecy after allProducer Bryan Burk talks secrecy in Star Wars 7 -
Star Trek costume designer Michael Kaplan on board for Star Wars 7BAFTA award-winning costume designer Michael Kaplan confirms that he will be part of 'Star Wars 7' -
Brad Bird was offered Star War 7 before J.J. AbramsThe Incredibles director Brad Bird explains why he turned down Star Wars 7 -
J.J. Abrams takes Star Wars 7 advice from William Shatner and Billy Dee WilliamsJ.J. Abrams takes suggestions for Star Wars 7 from the audience on Jimmy Kimmel's US chat show -
Why the Star Wars versus Star Trek debate has never been more importantWhy the 'Star Wars' vs 'Star Trek' debate will be weighing heavily on the mind of 'Episode VII' director J.J. Abrams -
LucasFilm's Kathleen Kennedy heading to Star Wars Celebration EuropeLucasFilm's Kathleen Kennedy heading to Star Wars Celebration Europe -
J.J. Abrams: Star Wars didn't feel like science fiction to meStar Wars 7 director J.J. Abrams and Jon Stewart geek out on The Daily Show -
Star Wars 7: Warwick Davis welcomes decision to film in UKReturn of the Jedi actor: "It's great for the UK" -
Star Wars: A New Hope opening recreated in Minecraft video gameAn avid 'Star Wars' fan has recreated the opening five minutes of 'Episode IV: A New Hope' within hit video game Minecraft. -
J.J. Abrams won't be involved in Star Wars spin-off filmsDirector continues to maintain sanity through Star Trek Into Darkness press tour -
Star Wars periodic table of elements goes viralA 'Star Wars' periodic table of elements has appeared online, and its more detailed than you might think. -
New Star Wars animation teased with TIE Fighter designsDave Filoni teases latest animated Star Wars series with TIE Fighter designs
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Star Wars: EA and Disney agree multi-year video game dealThe force is strong with this one
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Star Wars: Epic lightsaber duel takes over NorfolkStar Wars Day celebrators cross lightsabers in duel in Norfolk, Virginia
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Star Wars: Mark Hamill talks use of CGI in Episode 7Hamill reaffirms he'll return to series and talks about the first creative meeting
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'Star Wars: Episode 7' to film in Scotland?Reports suggest Scottish highlands might provide 'Episode VII' backdrop
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Writer Simon Kinberg talks ‘Star Wars’ spin-off filmsMan responsible for 'Star Wars' spin-offs talks writing process
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Star Wars: J.J. Abrams on his worries and 'Episode 7' as a "once in a lifetime opportunity"Director talks to BBC about weight of responsibility that comes with major franchise
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ILM considering London for 'Star Wars' workIndustrial Light & Magic considering doing their 'Star Wars' visual effects work in London
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Star Wars: Anthony Daniels recalls time as Ewok GodAnthony Daniels harks back to time on 'Return of the Jedi' set when he played C-3PO: Ewok God
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Patton Oswalt talks Episode VII and cements position as world's best Star Wars fanUS comic is knowledgeable, knows his 'Star Wars' and is funnier than you
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Disney sending Carrie Fisher personal trainer for Star Wars 7Carrie Fisher talks Star Wars 7 return at Calgary Comic Expo.
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Star Wars: Episode 7 won't be secretive says Kathleen KennedyLucasFilm President Kathleen Kennedy says the extent to which the secrets of 'Star Wars 7' will be kept under wraps won't be “as bad as you think".
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J.J. Abrams will ask George Lucas for feedback during making of Star Wars 7Episode 7's director made the comments in an interview with Playboy
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New Funny or Die skit chronicles "Michael Arndt's" Star Wars 7 writer's blockTongue-in-cheek video blog chronicling writer's failed efforts to start the Star Wars 7 script
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David Prowse aka Darth Vader: "My favourite Star Wars moment was getting that first cheque"Famed actor who played (but famously didn't voice) Darth Vader speaks at fan convention
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Watch the original Star Wars in 60 secondsStar Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope has been squashed down into a single minute
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Patton Oswalt pitches 'Star Wars' 'Marvel' crossover idea on US sitcom'Parks & Rec' guest appearance sees impressive comic improvisation
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Harrison Ford yells at Wookie on Jimmy Kimmel's US talk showSkit played on Ford incessantly being asked about 'Star Wars'
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Star Wars: Episodes 7, 8 and 9 planned for 2015, 2017 and 2019Disney confirm regular Episodes from 2015
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Harrison Ford explains reluctance to discuss Star Wars 7He talked about sushi chefs while alluding to his role in 'Star Wars 7'
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Billy Dee Williams campaigning to be in Star Wars 7Lando takes to Facebook
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Michael Giacchino wants John Williams to score Star Wars 7J.J. Abrams' composer of choice wants Williams to return to 'Star Wars'
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Anthony Daniels hints at C-3PO return in 'Star Wars 7'Brit actor may return alongside familiar faces.
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Footage from Star Wars: Battlefront III leaksOne of the most anticipated Star Wars games ever did exist, and here's what it looked like.
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'District 9's Neill Blomkamp talks 'Star Wars 7'Thinks he would get an "allergic reaction" to such a big franchise.
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Star Trek writer uneasy over J.J. Abrams' Star Wars gigRoberto Orci worried about Disney and Paramount vying for director's attentions
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C-3PO and Darth Vader modelled for fur obviouslyStar Wars characters took over a 1977 edition of Vogue
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Star Wars 7: Harrison Ford not sure if he's invited back to the partyLegendary actor keeping coy about the return of Han Solo
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George Lucas praises British film industry at Windsor Castle eventStar Wars creator called Britain his "second home"
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Roger Ebert's take on the 'Star Wars' sagaThe great man on cinema's greatest science fiction taleAlso published on:
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Disney shut down LucasArts, start laying off staffThat's LucasArts not LucasFilm by the way
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New Star Wars craze: Is Vadering the new Planking?What next, the Harlem Sith?
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Star Wars April Fools round-up starring Michael Bay, Jar Jar Binks & George TakeiSome of the worst (and some even worse than that) of April 1st worst Star Wars practical jokes
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George Lucas' first draft of 'Star Wars' to be adapted into comicGeorge Lucas' original vision to find life on the printed page
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Experts debate psychology behind 'Star Wars' Vs 'Star Trek'Nobody can definitively say whether 'Star Wars' or 'Star Trek' is better, but that didn't stop some proper intellectuals having a good ol' fashioned debate about it.
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Incredible fan poster for Star Wars 7 features Hamill, Fisher and FordStar Wars fan creates best poster yet for Episode 7
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What's that Diane Kruger? You want to be in 'Star Wars 7' too?German actress wants in, and it's nothing to do with her new film coming out
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Star Wars Nursery - Perfect for the little womp rat in your lifeEnsure your child's geek credentials early with this Star Wars nursery
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Star Wars 7 cast: Five actors who could play Jacen SoloWho could play the son of Solo?
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J.J. Abrams finally speaks out about 'Star Wars: Episode 7'The director exclusively spoke to Empire magazine
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Star Wars 7 cast: Five actresses who could play Jaina SoloA look at the actresses who could play Leia and Han Solo's daughter
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Take a look inside the Star Wars prop museumA look at the props and miniatures on display at the Orlando Science Center
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Star Wars 7 – A brief history of the Solo / Skywalker kidsYou think the family troubles stopped with Luke and Anakin? Think again.
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Fan creates "Star Wars Family Tree"New image shows who married, who battled, who employed and who gave birth to who in the Star Wars universe
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Star Wars: 9/11 conspiracy theory parody hits the webWas the destruction of the Death Star an inside job?
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The Rock wants to be in 'Star Wars 7'The People's Champion wants to kick some candy-ass in a galaxy far far away.
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Disney CEO: "No decision yet on returning 'Star Wars' trio"Disney CEO Bob Iger spoke to CNBC
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Billy Dee Williams "has been asked" to return for 'Star Wars 7'Lando Calrissian may return after all
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This is what Luke Skywalker should look like in 'Star Wars: Episode 7'Artists impression of what an older Luke Skywalker might look like
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Joss Whedon says he wouldn't bring back original 'Star Wars' castYour geek God hath spoken!
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George Lucas confirms Luke, Leia and Han will return for 'Star Wars 7'Can Disney just officially announce some casting now?
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Carrie Fisher was "joking" about 'Star Wars 7' returnActress may still be returning as Princess Leia however
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Who wants one of these C-3PO Oscars?You know have to work at LucasFilm for 20 years to get one
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Has Carrie Fisher confirmed Princess Leia's return in 'Star Wars 7'?Typically jokey star may just be playing around
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What if Michael Haneke directed 'Star Wars'?Spoof trailer ponders what 'Star Wars' might look like under the gaze of the celebrated director of 'Amour'
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Ian McDiarmid talks about his time filming 'Revenge of the Sith'Green screens. Green screens everywhere!
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Simon Pegg denies 'Star Wars 7' rumoursActor Simon Pegg shoots down rumours that he was to appear in 'Star Wars: Episode 7'
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Fan creates amazing 'Star Wars' photos using LegoTake that, guy who re-created the Battle of Hoth in his living room!
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Billy Dee Williams wants to return as Lando in 'Star Wars 7'The search for an actor who doesn't want to return continues...
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Star Wars: Four awesome fan-made posters for Episode VIIThe force is strong with these bored designers
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Get fit the 'Star Wars' way with lightsaber coreogrpahy classesWilling padawans taught lightsaber moves in San Francisco dojo
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Kathleen Kennedy ditches 'Jurassic Park IV' for 'Star Wars VII'Space > Dinosaurs?
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Mark Hamill confirms 'Star Wars: Episode 7' return talks"It's all very, very exciting."
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'Star Wars 7' to focus on the Skywalker and Solo kids?New reports claim Hamill and Fisher will return to support new leading actors
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Star Wars fan re-creates the Battle of Hoth in his living roomSome men build a shed, but not Barry...
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John Williams "making sure he's ready to return for 'Star Wars 7'"Legendary composer speaks out at recent concert
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Reports say Harrison Ford will return for 'Star Wars 7'Latino Review reporter cites "legitimate sources"Also published on:
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William Shatner calls 'Star Wars' and 'Star Trek' director J.J. Abrams a "pig"The original Kirk is not a fan of the director's decision to get involved in rival sci-fi franchise
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Take a look at these 'Star Wars' Valentine's Day cardsYoda one for me!
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Simon Pegg talks about possible role in 'Star Wars 7'Also speaks about 'Star Wars' - 'Star Trek' rivalry
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See concept art for Han Solo's 'Episode III' cameoSee what a ten-year-old Solo would have had to say
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Star Wars: Yoda actor Frank Oz willing to return for spin-off filmLegendary actor and filmmaker eager to return to the little green role
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Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg talk 'Star Wars 7' and spin-off filmsWriters and consultants heavily involved in new films interviewed by IGN
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Rumour: 'Fringe' star John Noble to be 'Star Wars 7' villain?Rumours have started to circulate that character actor John Noble might be up for the role of 'Star Wars 7's lead villain.
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Star Wars make-up artist Stuart Freeborn dies aged 98British make-up magician created Yoda's iconic look
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First Star Wars spin-offs to star Han Solo and Boba FettSources cited by Entertainment Weekly claim one spin-off will follow a young Solo
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'Star Trek' star Chris Pine hopes J.J. Abrams returns after 'Star Wars 7'Captain James T. Kirk wants to boldly go with Abrams once again
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Why the old ‘Star Wars’ cast should stay away from the new trilogyWhy J.J. Abrams shouldn't be tempted to bring back old faces in an attempt to rekindle that old 'Star Wars' magic
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How J.J. Abrams was persuaded to direct 'Star Wars: Episode VII'LucasFilm boss Kathleen Kennedy and J.J. Abrams talk about the meeting that shook cinema! (dramatic!)
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Terence Stamp - "I only did 'Star Wars' to meet Natalie Portman"Says he didn't get on well with George Lucas on set of 'The Phantom Menace'
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3D 'Star Wars' Episodes II and III re-releases delayed due to new trilogyLucasFilm make new films their top priority
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J.J. Abrams' 'Star Wars 7' may not meet its 2015 release dateAbrams is yet to commit to a release date according to new reports
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Lucasfilm confirms J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VIIAbrams, George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy comment on the appointment
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J.J. Abrams to direct 'Star Wars 7'?About as likely as Zack Snyder making a Seven Samurai 'Star Wars' film
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Ever wanted to propose with a 'Star Wars' engagement ring?Proposing to someone takes bravery. Proposing to someone with one of these bad boys takes bravery to a whole new level
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Will we see a female lead in the new 'Star Wars'?Slash Film's Peter Sciretta begins rumblings.
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Poster artist Drew Struzan may return for new 'Star Wars'Legendary designer may provide new art for 'Episode 7'
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'Hobbit' star Richard Armitage recalls time on set of 'Star Wars: Phantom Menace''Hobbit' star literally had a bigger role in Lucas' 'Star Wars' prequel, just with far fewer lines
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Joss Whedon and Rian Johnson express interest in Star Wars Episode 7Directors talk about the sought-after gig.
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Iconic Star Wars characters in awesome typographic portraitsArtist draws iconic Star Wars characters using some of their most famous lines.
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Star Wars: "Galactic Empire" issues response to White House Death Star petition responseOfficial 'Star Wars' site issues response to White House from the "Galactic Empire"
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Is Zack Snyder developing a 'Star Wars' film set alongside the upcoming trilogy?Rumours circulate claiming it will be a sort-of remake of Seven Samurai
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Star Wars: White House's brilliant response to Death Star petition"This Isn't the Petition Response You're Looking For"
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ABC might revive live-action 'Star Wars' TV showDark, adult crime show set on Coruscant may find new life following Disney/LucasFilm deal
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Alec Guinness thought Star Wars was "fairy tale rubbish"Legendary Obi-Wan Kenobi actor was apparently in it for the moolah
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Original Star Wars trilogy visualised in stunning paintingsAmerican artist packs entire cinematic journeys into single works
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Star Wars travel posters go viralArtist creates Star Wars artwork based on US travel posters from the 30s and 40s
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Star Wars: Wes Anderson says he could direct Han Solo backstoryMoonrise Kingdom director also says he wouldn't be right for the series.
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'Star Wars: Episode 7' Yavin 4 rumours debunkedRumours earlier in the week debunked by writer who wrote them
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'Star Wars' Christmas cards toe line between cute and creepyCreepy or cute? You decide
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The Star Wars ties to the Mayan apocalypseA Guatemalan temple ties 'Star Wars' to Friday's alleged end of days, and could the series be heading back?
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Star Wars: Census reveals that Jedi remains top alternative religionOh Vader, who art in a galaxy far far away
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Major 'Star Wars: Episode 7' announcement coming in the New YearLucasFilm boss Kathleen Kennedy says new information will come in the New Year
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Star Wars: Death Star petition gathers enough names to require response from White House25,000 sign petition for US government to build super-weapon, meaning the White House must respond
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World's greatest 'Star Wars' collection becomes new museumRancho Obi Wan open to the public in California
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Ever wanted to own Yoda's head? Super rare 'Star Wars' memorabilia up for auctionYoda's head, the "holy grail" of 'Star Wars' posters and a Rebel helmet. Start poking around the back of the sofa!
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Samuel L. Jackson talks Star Wars: Episode 7Mac Windu could "come back as one-armed or a one-handed Jedi that's still around that didn't actually die."
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'Hobbit' director Peter Jackson rules himself out of directing 'Star Wars 7'Legendary Kiwi says he's too busy to tackle Star Wars
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Star Wars characters invade US show Extreme Makeover: Home EditionStormtroopers and R2-D2 help build house for Texan family
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Ewan McGregor says he's up for 'Star Wars' returnYoung Obi-Wan Kenobi would be up for a return... unless he was joking of course
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Five possible directors for ‘Star Wars: Episode 7’A look at the five most likely candidates for the directors job on the latest 'Star Wars' film, and our thoughts on each.Also published on:
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George Lucas admits his involvement in Episode 7 will be limitedGeorge Lucas admits his involvement in Episode 7 will be limitedAlso published on:
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'Star Wars' makeup legend Rick Baker wants to return for Episode 7'Star Wars' makeup legend Rick Baker wants to return for Episode 7