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  1. Waxwork of Yoda, Madame Tussauds gets

    Yoda, and a host of other Star Wars characters are to get the wax treatment by Madame Tussauds in London for a new attraction this May.

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  2. Official Release Date Announced

    We're very excited to share the official 2015 release date for Star Wars: Episode VII, where it will not only anchor the popular holiday filmgoing season but also ensure our extraordinary filmmaking team has the time needed to deliver a sensational picture.

    By Ayingel,

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  3. Star Wars triggers ILM London expansion

    Visual effects studio Industrial Light & Magic have announced plans to expand their UK-based operations in London, which will work on the new series of Star Wars movies.

    By Andy,

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  4. Aaron Allston passes away aged 53

    Veteran author of the Star Wars expanded universe, Aaron Allston, has passed away aged 53.

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  5. Han Solo's DL-44 blaster to sell at auction

    The prop weapon, based on a Mauser C96 handgun, used by Harrison Ford in the classic Star Wars trilogy is to be sold at an online auction. It is expected to sell for at least $200,000.

    By Andy,

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  6. George Lucas to build affordable housing

    Thank the maker! Star Wars creator George Lucas has submitted plans to build a brand new affordable housing complex in the wealthy Lucas Valley area of California.

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  7. A new hope for Peter Mayhew

    Star Wars veteran Peter Mayhew, who has been wheelchair bound for two years is recovering from double-knee replacement surgery which doctors hope will let him walk again.

    By Andy,

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  8. Christopher Lee dies aged 93

    Sir Christopher Lee, known in the Star Wars universe for his portrayal of the fallen Jedi Count Dooku, has died at the age of 93.

    By Andy,

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  9. Christopher Malcolm dies aged 67

    Scottish actor Christopher Malcolm, who played Rogue Squadron pilot Zev Senesca in The Empire Strikes Back, passed away on 15th February 2014 after a battle with cancer, aged 67.

    By Andy,

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  10. Lightsabers invented!

    Scientists at Harvard and MIT say they have accidentally discovered the science behind the technology that would allow a device similar to the famous Star Wars lightsaber.

    By Andy,

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  11. Star Wars Disneyland attraction on hold?

    Plans by Disney to re-theme the Tomorrowland attraction at their Anaheim Disneyland theme park into a Star Wars attraction have been put on hold, according to reports.

    By Andy,

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  12. Pinewood Studios to expand with new investment

    Pinewood Studios has announced it is to double it's capacity as it has received £135 million ($200 million) in funding from a commercial banking syndicate led by Lloyds Commercial Banking.

    By Andy,

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  13. A Change in the Lineup

    Oscar-winner Michael Arndt is out as the screenwriter for Episode VII--but who is coming in?

    By Ayingel,

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  14. Happy 50th to Doctor Who!

    On this day in 1963 television viewers in the UK got a first look at a BBC experiment that would become a worldwide sci-fi phenomenon.

    By Andy,

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  15. Jake Lloyd arrested after police chase

    Jake Lloyd, the former child actor who portrayed Anakin Skywalker in The Phantom Menace was arrested on 17 June.

    By Andy,

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  16. JJ Abrams drops hints about Star Wars Episode VII

    In an interview with The Times, Star Wars Episode VII director JJ Abrams spoke about the new film currently in development; but wasn't giving too much away...

    By Andy,

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  17. Build your own lightsaber with Hasbro

    Hasbro's latest line of Star Wars toys lets kids customize their own lightsaber by collecting interconnecting parts.

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  18. Hasbro told to stop making EU figures

    Hasbro have reportedly been told to stop making action figures of characters from the Expanded Universe.

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  19. Harrison Ford injured in plane crash

    Harrison Ford has been injured in a small aircraft crash in California.

    By Andy,

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  20. Malcolm Tierney dies aged 75

    English actor Malcolm Tierney who played an Imperial officer on the Death Star in the original Star Wars movie has passed away aged 75.

    By Andy,

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