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The new Lucas Museum will bring economic force to Los Angeles

by Annie Baxter
Jan 11, 2017
The $1 billion project will display "Star Wars" items and other works of narrative storytelling.
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An ode to Carrie Fisher

by Lizzie O'Leary
Dec 27, 2016
The late actress had an remarkable career beyond Star Wars
Carrie Fisher at the premier of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in central London on December 16, 2015. 
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With 'Rogue One' and more, how far can Disney stretch the 'Star Wars' franchise?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Dec 16, 2016
Disney paid $4 billion for the “Star Wars” franchise — and “Indiana Jones” — when it bought Lucasfilm.  It seems the movie studio is quite intent on getting its money’s worth.  The new movie “Rogue One” opens in theaters today — the first of two, possibly more, stand-alone “Star Wars” films that Disney has in […]
A view of a "Rogue One" panel at the London convention center ExCel.
Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images for Walt Disney Studios
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"Star Wars" and the rise of the money making movie

by Kai Ryssdal and Adhiti Bandlamudi
Dec 12, 2016
The Star Wars film franchise changed this history of film, for better or for worse.
A member of staff demonstrates a Star Wars Jedi 'Lightsaber' themed umbrella at the 'Toy Soul 2015' exhibition in Hong Kong on December 19, 2015. The exhibition which runs from 18-20 December is geared towards local artists and toy developers showcasing new products.
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What women who love 'Star Wars' want

by Kai Ryssdal and Adhiti Bandlamudi
Nov 18, 2016
They were overlooked until Disney bought the series.
Malaysian Muslim women pose for pictures with members of Malaysia's Star Wars Fan Club dressed as various characters before watching 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at a cinema in Subang, outside Kuala Lumpur on December 17, 2015.
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The empire orders re-shoots

by Jed Kim
Jun 1, 2016
How significant is it if, as reported, Disney wants re-shoots on the next Star Wars movie?
Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios Alan Horn.
Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney
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George Lucas' Chicago museum may not happen

by Nova Safo
May 5, 2016
The heart of the argument is over ownership and use of lakefront land.
A bird's eye view of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and surrounding park setting.
Image via Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
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Why everyone knows Darth Vader

by Molly Wood
Feb 17, 2016
A Swiss data scientist maps the "Star Wars" universe.
The relationships in the Star Wars universe, as mapped by Kirell Benzi. 
Kirell Benzi
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No, "Star Wars" is not a secure password

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 19, 2016
Turns out a lot of people are using the Force when selecting a password.
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The Force is strong in the job market

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 8, 2016
Did the Force awaken jobs in the entertainment industry?
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