Star Wars: A cinematic experience

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The force was not with the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special but the vibes with the book about the disaster are immaculate

Sun., Dec. 10, 2023

Author Steve Kozak will break down the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special during the Northwest Passages Event. Kozak will discuss his book, "A Disturbance in the Force: How and Why the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened" and his documentary, "A Disturbance in the Force."

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Maximum fun at Star Wars miniature game night at Uncle’s Games

Sun., Dec. 10, 2023

Star Wars miniature game night is held every Tuesday at Uncle's Games.

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Long-lost X-wing model from original ‘Star Wars’ rakes in $3.1 million in Dallas auction

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 20, 2023

A model of an X-wing fighter — used to film the final battle scene in the original "Star Wars" film — sold for more than $3.1 million in a weekend auction in Dallas.

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John Williams makes Oscars history as oldest nominee

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 24, 2023

Decorated composer John Williams made Academy Awards history yet again Tuesday when he received a nomination for the score of Steven Spielberg's "The Fabelmans."

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Han Solo, once encased in carbonite, gets trapped in bread

UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 17, 2022

Catherine and Hannalee Pervan have used their baking powers for years to unleash bread-related madness upon the world.

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How Diego Luna brought his ‘Star Wars’ character back to life in ‘Andor’

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 22, 2022

Diego Luna always assumed his debut in the world of "Star Wars" was a one-and-done deal. That isn't the case with "Andor."

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Boyega embraces his acting force in ‘Breaking’

Mon., Aug. 29, 2022

Boyega embraces his acting force in 'Breaking'

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Spokane Symphony’s ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ finally enters a galaxy near you

UPDATED: Thu., May 5, 2022

After two years of postponements, “Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert” is bringing “the force” back to Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. Resident conductor Morihiko Nakahara will lead the Spokane Symphony through John Williams’s iconic score as the film plays on screen above the orchestra.

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May the Fourth Be With You: Upcoming ‘Star Wars’ TV show about Obi-Wan Kenobi full of expectations

UPDATED: Wed., May 4, 2022

Another Star Wars spectacle is about to enter our orbit, and for many Boomers the story is coming full circle. A long time ago in a college town on the far side of the Columbia, I was trying to channel my energy on studying for finals despite a new movie that was rumored to be out of this world.

News > Nation/World

Oscar-winning producer Alan Ladd Jr. dies at 84

UPDATED: Wed., March 2, 2022

Alan Ladd Jr., the Oscar-winning producer and studio boss who as a 20th Century Fox executive greenlit “Star Wars,” has died. He was 84.

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