Updated: WARSAW — “When I was 11 years old, my father took my brother and me to see a small movie that knocked my socks off,” said WCPL Cataloging Supervisor Melissa Chapman. “Star Wars was that movie.” The film revolutionized special effects and movie making forever. While it was … Read More
Updated: LEESBURG — A total of 13 boats registered for this year’s Lake Tippecanoe Flotilla, held Saturday afternoon, July 7. The theme was “Star Wars Past and Present: May the 4th Be With You.” The flotilla started at 1 p.m. in Patona Bay and went around the lake. Winning … Read More
Updated: ORLANDO — When the theme park known as Star Wars Land opens its doors at Disney World in 2019, it promises to be an immersive experience that any fan of the beloved saga will go crazy for.
Read More Updated: KATY, TEXAS — A 6-year-old “Star Wars” fanatic undergoing treatment for a brain tumor was surprised by a storm trooper, imperial gunner and shoretrooper at MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital in Houston.
Read More Updated: LOS ANGELES — Actress Carrie Fisher, whose grit and wit made “Star Wars'” Princess Leia an iconic and beloved figure to millions of moviegoers, died Tuesday in Los Angeles. She was 60.
Read More Updated: HOLLYWOOD — Some people say that you shouldn’t meet your heroes because they might disappoint you.
Read More Updated: PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Candace Payne, who broke a Facebook Live record simply by donning a Chewbacca face mask, was presented with a custom-made action figure doll by Hasbro when she and her family visited the company’s Rhode Island headquarters last Friday, June 17.
Read More Updated: CORAL SPRINGS, FLA. — Rob Lopez thought it would be fun to prank his two-year-old son by dressing up as Darth Vader, waking the sleeping toddler and challenging him to a light saber duel.
Read More Updated: FORT WALTON BEACH, FLA. — Montgomery met the totally adorable Kylo when he was on a routine call to the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society, or PAWS.
Read More Updated: HOLLYWOOD — Disney said Sunday that its blockbuster broke the $1 billion mark around the world faster than any other film in history.
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Updated: ORLANDO — Out at Walt Disney World, Star Wars has a major presence already, with shows featuring the characters from the beloved films. Sometimes, they’re even involved in a little “extra Disney magic.”
Read More Updated: HOLLYWOOD — A great Jedi master once said, “Do or do not. There is no try.” This weekend “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” did not try; it did.
Read More Updated: SOUTH BEND — How about re-naming the city of South Bend to Sith Bend?
Read More Updated: INDIANAPOLIS — Chances are you or your kids have a Star Wars toy or some kind of merchandise from the film series.
Read More Updated: COLUMBIA, S.C. — A droid that was the constant companion of a little girl dying of a brain tumor will have a cameo in the upcoming “Star Wars” film.
Read More Updated: OMAHA — If you woke up this morning believing there’s no particular reason to envy moviegoers in Omaha this month, think again!
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