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1. Star Wars Launches Instagram Account

   Darth Vader can now post selfies!

   By Ayingel, December 4, 2013

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2. 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, December 5, 2013

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   • December 5, 2013

3. Disney Star Wars to follow Marvel model

   Disney's Chief Financial Officer Jay Rasulo has shed some light on the company's plans for Star Wars, saying it will be following the same strategy as with the Marvel franchise.

   By Andy, December 11, 2013

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   • December 11, 2013

4. Lucasfilm Story Group to redefine canon

   Bleeding Cool has reported that a new Lucasfilm Story Group has been set up to define a single more consistent version of Star Wars canon that future stories can work around. This is in contrast with the previous stance of creator George Lucas, who insisted that his movies and the expanded universe formed two separate continuities.

   By Andy, January 7, 2014

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5. 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, February 13, 2014

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   • February 13, 2014

6. 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, February 17, 2014

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   • February 17, 2014

7. Hasbro told to stop making EU figures

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

   By Andy, February 19, 2014

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   • February 19, 2014

8. 1980 Medical Droid figure sells at £7,000

   By Andy, February 21, 2014

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   • February 21, 2014

9. 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, February 24, 2014

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   • February 24, 2014

10. Aaron Allston passes away aged 53

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

    By Andy, February 28, 2014

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    • February 28, 2014

11. Disney confirms theme park plans

    Disney has revealed that announcements regarding Star Wars presence in the company's theme parks will be coming next year.

    By Andy, August 7, 2014

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    • August 7, 2014

12. Miltos Yerolemou Joins Episode VII Cast

    By TheUnknown, September 1, 2014

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    • September 1, 2014

13. 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.

    By Andy, February 3, 2015

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    • February 3, 2015

14. Build your own lightsaber with Hasbro

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

    By Andy, February 15, 2015

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    • February 15, 2015

15. JJ Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy attending Celebration

    The Force Awakens director JJ Abrams and producer Kathleen Kennedy have been announced as special guests at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim this April.

    By Andy, February 16, 2015

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    • February 16, 2015

16. Star Wars Art poster book sneak peak

    By Andy, February 28, 2015

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    • February 28, 2015

17. SalesOne announces Star Wars jewelry line

    By Andy, March 1, 2015

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    • March 1, 2015

18. Harrison Ford injured in plane crash

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

    By Andy, March 7, 2015

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19. England Rugby feels the Force

    By Andy, March 25, 2015

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    • March 25, 2015

20. ISIS take over Tunisian Star Wars locations

    By Andy, March 27, 2015

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    • March 27, 2015