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May the Fourth be with you: Carrie Fisher gets Walk of Fame star

Carrie Fisher is receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a May the Fourth tribute to one of the Star Wars franchise's most beloved figures. However, the event has stirred up some family drama...

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Culture Re-View: May the Fourth be with you

4 May 2011: Happy Star Wars Day

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AI-generated Wes Anderson 'Star Wars' trailer goes viral

A fan-made clip which imagines Star Wars through the eyes of beloved indie director Wes Anderson has gone viral, but not everyone is on board...

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Star Wars Celebration 2023: Everything You Need To Know

Lucasfilm's Studio Showcase at Star Wars Celebration 2023 in London’s ExCeL centre this weekend was chock-a-block with exciting reveals and frankly dizzying announcements. Here's the full lowdown...

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How Mark Hamill's voice is aiding Ukrainians during Russian air raids

Mark Hamill, known for his role as Luke Skywalker, is lending his voice to "Air Alert," a mobile app linked to Ukraine's air defense system. The app warns users of potential Russian missile, bomb, and drone attacks.

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Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Paul Grant dies aged 56

The 4ft 4in actor, 56, who called himself “the king of the Dwarfs”, was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced braindead.

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Culture Re-View: The world loses its princess, the Stagger Lee myth starts and Santa gets in trouble

Food and Drink

May the dough be with you: Han Solo gets baked

A bakery in the San Francisco Bay Area has dubbed its 6-foot (1.8 meter) bread sculpture of the Star Wars character “Pan Solo”

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Star Wars condemns racist messages sent to Obi-Wan Kenobi actor

The Star Wars franchise and Ewan McGregor have thrown their support behind Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Moses Ingram, after she revealed “hundreds” of racist messages she had received on social media.

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Star Wars fans gather for convention in California

Star Wars fans gather in California for "Star Wars Celebration", a four-day gathering held every few years, usually tied to new movies.

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Designer behind the iconic Star Wars 'Death Star' dies, aged 90

Colin Cantwell, who designed well-loved spacecraft in Star Wars, has passed away aged 90.

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1,800 items from Hollywood's biggest movies under the hammer

More than 1,800 items from Hollywood's biggest hits are expected to bring in more than $9m (€8.5m)

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Star Wars fans in Taiwan mark 'May the 4th' in costumes

Taiwanese Star Wars fans dressed in their favourite characters walk the streets of downtown Taipei to celebrate 'May the 4th'

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Explore a galaxy far, far away at largest Star Wars fan exhibition

Over 600 Star Wars items collected by superfans of the franchise are on display at 'The Fans Strike Back, the largest Star Wars fan exhibition ever

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May the 4th be with you: how the date became a Star Wars phenomenon

The earliest use of this play on words dates back to 1978, one year after the release of 'A New Hope', where American newspapers employed the phrase in the headlines on Independence Day. But now 'May' is a month rather than a wish.

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'May the 4th be with you': How to celebrate Star Wars Day

Star Wars fans around the world have been celebrating the stellar occasion since 'a long time ago'.

United Kingdom

Jeremy Bulloch, Boba Fett in first 'Star Wars' trilogy, dies

Bulloch died at a London hospital from health complications after years of living with Parkinson’s disease, his agents at Brown, Simcocks & Andrews said in a statement. He was 75.

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David Prowse: British actor who played Darth Vader dies aged 85

A former weightlifter and bodybuilder, Prowse became a film icon for portraying the imposing physical figure of Vadar in the sci-fi franchise.

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May the 4th be with you: Marking Star Wars day amid COVID-19 lockdown

Star Wars day is marked every year on the May 4, taking from the much-loved movie franchise catchphrase "may the force be with you" - and will be marked around the world amid lockdown.

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Star Wars actor quits Facebook over political adverts

He's not the only celebrity to have attacked the social media giant, Sacha Baron Cohen took aim last year.