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Star Wars Day At The Warsaw Library
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
Lake Tippecanoe Flotilla Has ‘Star Wars’ Theme
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
Disney World: ‘Star Wars Land’ Will Be A Luxury Starship Resort
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.
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Boy With Brain Tumor Gets Visit From Star Wars Characters
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.
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Carrie Fisher Dies At 60
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.
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Two Fans Took A Risk By Performing The Star Wars Theme — Outside John Williams’ Home
HOLLYWOOD — Some people say that you shouldn’t meet your heroes because they might disappoint you.
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‘Chewbacca Mom’ Now Has Her Own Action Figure
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.
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Dad’s Darth Vader Prank Backfires Spectacularly
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.
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This Police Officer Was On A Routine Call And Ended Up Falling In Love With A Puppy
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.
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‘The Force Awakens’ Breaks Records, Makes $1 Billion
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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Darth Vader Helps Wife Tell Husband She’s Pregnant
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.”
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The Force Awakens Box Office
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.
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Sith Bend? South Bend Joins The Dark Side
SOUTH BEND — How about re-naming the city of South Bend to Sith Bend?
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Children’s Museum Features Thousands Of Star Wars Collectibles
INDIANAPOLIS — Chances are you or your kids have a Star Wars toy or some kind of merchandise from the film series.
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Girl’s Droid To Appear In ‘Star Wars’ Movie
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.
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