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In Brief

Man collects lottery winnings disguised as Darth Vader

And other stories from the stranger side of life

21 Jul 2020

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In Brief

Did leprechauns come from Italy?

And other stories from the stranger side of life

14 Jul 2020

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In Depth

When is Disney+ coming to the UK and is it worth buying?

Release date for new service brought forward by a week

22 Jan 2020

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In Depth

Which order should you watch the Star Wars films in?

The Rise of Skywalker has reopened debate over the chronology of the series

17 Dec 2019

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In Depth

Star Wars: Fallen Order - reviews, features and more

Critics get their hands on the new single-player game - here’s what they have to say

15 Nov 2019

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In Depth

Could Star Wars-style holograms soon be a reality?

New gadget beams 3D projections that can talk and interact with people

15 Nov 2019

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In Depth

Best films coming in 2019 from The Irishman to Frozen II

It is a huge year for Disney with Aladdin and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

14 Oct 2019

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In Depth

Why Fortnite and EA titles are under scrutiny from MPs

The grilling comes after Prince Harry claimed that Fornite was ‘created to addict’

20 Jun 2019

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In Depth

The Game of Thrones-Star Wars crossovers

Newly announced directing gig for GoT creators marks latest collision of the two franchises

15 May 2019

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In Depth

Why everyone’s talking about loot boxes

US senator proposes ban on controversial in-game spending. Here’s the story so far

9 May 2019

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In Depth

Peter Mayhew: five things you didn’t know

Star Wars veteran was known to billions of fans as Han Solo’s Wookiee sidekick

3 May 2019

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In Depth

Why is Jar Jar Binks the most hated character in Star Wars?

Actor who played long-eared alien says backlash almost drove him to suicide

4 Jul 2018

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In Brief

How much are your old movie posters worth?

400 rare film posters with an estimated value of £250,000 are going on sale in London next month

22 May 2018

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In Brief

Solo: A Star Wars Story - first reviews (no spoilers)

What did the critics make of troubled Han Solo spin-off?

16 May 2018

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In Depth

Star Wars 9 has a script, says JJ Abrams

Director says the film is ahead of schedule and expected to begin shooting at the end of July.

26 Feb 2018

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In Depth

Star Wars: The Last Jedi - the force is (mostly) strong

Spoiler-free review round-up: majority of critics lavish praise on new instalment but some question its length and ambition

13 Dec 2017

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In Depth

The seven best tech gifts for Star Wars fans this Christmas

From remote-controlled drones to Darth Vader luxury watches, here are the best movie-inspired gadgets

12 Dec 2017

Carrie Fisher, as Princess Leia, wearing the Planetoid Valleys necklace and the Darina's Bracelet.

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In Brief

Jewels Carrie Fisher wore in first Star Wars re-released

Fisher, who died last year, will appear as Princess Leia a final time in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

30 Nov 2017

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In Depth

Nissan unveils six bizarre Star Wars-inspired cars

Out-of-this-world concepts inspired by latest film in franchise

30 Nov 2017

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In Depth

Los Angeles Motor Show 2017: Nissan unveils six bizarre Star Wars-themed cars

30 Nov 2017

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In Review

Star Wars Battlefront II: reviews, new features and release

It may be ‘bigger and better’ than its predecessor, but there are some caveats

17 Nov 2017

Luke skywalker star wars the force awakens

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In Review

The most anticipated film sequels in the works

Eager fans are gearing up for the Star Wars, Thor and Fifty Shades sequels

11 Oct 2017

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In Brief

Is the Star Wars spin-off film lost in space?

Ron Howard tipped to take over Han Solo project after directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller leave

21 Jun 2017

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In Depth

E3 2017: F1 2017, Metroid Prime 4 and more

From Forza Motorsport 7 to BioWare's Anthem, here are the most exciting games at this year's expo

16 Jun 2017

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In Brief

Rogue One – Felicity Jones 'to return for sequel'

Entertainment website reports the Rebellion is continuing - but fans should be a little sceptical

4 Apr 2017

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In Depth

Best new Lego sets: From Star Wars to Women of Nasa

A Ferrari F40 and the U-wing fighter featured in Rogue One can now be yours – in miniature

2 Mar 2017

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In Depth

Five facts about Battlestar Galactica star Richard Hatch

Actor devoted his life to tales of space travel and loved to spend time with real astronauts

8 Feb 2017

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In Depth

Will Star Wars 8 and 9 be followed by yet another trilogy?

George Lucas always planned for 12 films - but not quite the way they are panning out

16 Jan 2017

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In Brief

Jedi bid to become recognised religion rejected

Charity Commission rules Star Wars's belief system is not a true faith, disappointing UK's 177,000 'worshippers'

20 Dec 2016

In Brief

Star Wars: Carrie Fisher reveals affair with Harrison Ford

Actor who played Princess Leia in both sets of trilogies writes about brief fling

16 Nov 2016

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In Depth

Daisy Ridley: Who is the actress behind Star Wars 7's Rey?

Little-known Brit has become a household name since The Force Awakens was released

14 Apr 2016

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In Brief

'Real-life Death Star' can protect the Earth from asteroids

Laser-armed satellite could stop space rocks from crashing into planet, say scientists

4 Mar 2016

Star Wars Theme Park - Artist Impression

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In Brief

Star Wars theme parks: Harrison Ford unveils expansion

Han Solo actor announces Disney project with an 'I can't tell if he wants to be here' delivery

23 Feb 2016

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In Review

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens game trailer released

'Sweet' and 'surreal' teaser delights critics while fans look forward to a summer launch

3 Feb 2016

Star Wars

Man collects lottery winnings disguised as Darth Vader

Did leprechauns come from Italy?

When is Disney+ coming to the UK and is it worth buying?

Which order should you watch the Star Wars films in?

Star Wars: Fallen Order - reviews, features and more

Could Star Wars-style holograms soon be a reality?

Best films coming in 2019 from The Irishman to Frozen II

Enjoy a different view

Why Fortnite and EA titles are under scrutiny from MPs

The Game of Thrones-Star Wars crossovers

Why everyone’s talking about loot boxes

Peter Mayhew: five things you didn’t know

Why is Jar Jar Binks the most hated character in Star Wars?

How much are your old movie posters worth?

Solo: A Star Wars Story - first reviews (no spoilers)

Star Wars 9 has a script, says JJ Abrams

Star Wars: The Last Jedi - the force is (mostly) strong

The seven best tech gifts for Star Wars fans this Christmas

Jewels Carrie Fisher wore in first Star Wars re-released

Nissan unveils six bizarre Star Wars-inspired cars

Los Angeles Motor Show 2017: Nissan unveils six bizarre Star Wars-themed cars

Star Wars Battlefront II: reviews, new features and release

The most anticipated film sequels in the works

Is the Star Wars spin-off film lost in space?

E3 2017: F1 2017, Metroid Prime 4 and more

Rogue One – Felicity Jones 'to return for sequel'

Best new Lego sets: From Star Wars to Women of Nasa

Five facts about Battlestar Galactica star Richard Hatch

Will Star Wars 8 and 9 be followed by yet another trilogy?

Jedi bid to become recognised religion rejected

Star Wars: Carrie Fisher reveals affair with Harrison Ford

Daisy Ridley: Who is the actress behind Star Wars 7's Rey?

'Real-life Death Star' can protect the Earth from asteroids

Star Wars theme parks: Harrison Ford unveils expansion

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens game trailer released

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