Star Wars: A cinematic experience

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Still haven’t seen ‘Star Wars’ or ‘The Office’? Here are pop culture blind spots you can stream to hide your shame

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 12, 2020

Are you a film buff who has never seen a “Star Wars” movie? A TV enthusiast who never got around to “Breaking Bad”? This list, compiled without judgment and in no particular order, is for you. We scoured streaming services for shows and films so iconic, you might not publicly admit you missed out on them.

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Taika Waititi to direct new ‘Star Wars’ film

Mon., May 4, 2020

Taika Waititi, the New Zealand filmmaker of “Jojo Rabbit” and “Thor: Ragnarok,“ will direct a new “Star Wars” film.

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‘Let me die’: ‘The Clone Wars’ proves yet again that Darth Maul is the most tragic ‘Star Wars’ character

UPDATED: Sun., May 3, 2020

The great tragedy of Darth Maul is he was the only one who saw the brutal end coming. As “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” marches toward its series finale with the inevitable downfall of Anakin Skywalker and the rise of Darth Vader looming, we now know Maul gave Ahsoka Tano a chance to save the galaxy from impending doom.

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Riding Globes, ‘1917’ ends ‘Star Wars’ box-office reign

Sun., Jan. 12, 2020

It took the Great War to finally take down “Star Wars.”

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North Carolina student who saved classmates from shooting honored as Jedi

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 25, 2019

A North Carolina college student hailed by police as a hero for preventing more injuries and deaths after a gunman opened fire in a classroom has now been immortalized as a Jedi by the production company for the Star Wars franchise.

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‘I just hope to see the force carry on’: Fans flock to Skywalker swan song

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 19, 2019

“It was hard to sleep,” Shell Dudley, 45, said about the anticipation ahead of seeing “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” the final movie in the franchise’s third trilogy. It was also hard to “go to work” and concentrate, she added.

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Critics see dark and light sides of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 19, 2019

When George Lucas introduced “Star Wars” to the world 42 years ago, no one knew what a cultural force it would become. This weekend, J.J. Abrams is bringing what’s become known as “The Skywalker Saga” to a close, and he’s left critics wishing for something better.

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Star Wars inspires creativity in the cannabis world

Fri., Dec. 13, 2019

Since “Star Wars” came out 40 years ago, there have been many strains named in reference to the epic space adventure.

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Han and Greedo shooting scene changed again (and probably not the way you wanted)

Wed., Nov. 13, 2019

There is no dispute about how Greedo, the mediocre gunslinger in "A New Hope," met his fate: Han Solo shot him in a darkened cantina before Greedo could pull the trigger.

News > Nation

Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige developing ‘Star Wars’ film

Thu., Sept. 26, 2019

Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige is teaming up with Lucasfilm to develop a new “Star Wars” film.

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