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"Star Wars": David Prowse Reveals What Really Happened to Darth Vader's Helmet

Prowse, who played Darth Vader, shared an image of what really happened to Vader's helmet on the funeral pyre in "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi."

Captain Phasma's First Order of Business? This Deluxe "Star Wars" Watch

Hong Kong watchmaker Memorigin has produced a limited-edition Captain Phasma watch, inspired by "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

Box Office: "The Revenant" Braves Storm in 1st Place; "Star Wars" Passes "Jurassic World" Overseas

"The Revenant" landed the top spot at this weekend's box office, as "Star Wars" passed $1.94 billion globally to become the #4 movie overseas.

TOYING AROUND: "Suicide Squad," "Batman v Superman," "Captain America: Civil War" & More!

DC Collectibles reveals Suicide Squad statues, "Batman v Superman" products unleashed and Hasbro takes sides in "Captain America: Civil War."

100 Meter Tall Starkiller Base Built in Abu Dhabi to Honor "The Force Awakens"

Abu Dhabi could be in possession of (a model of) the galaxy's most destructive weapon, as seen in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

"Star Wars" Toys Generated $700 Million in Sales Last Year

Fueled by Force Friday, "Star Wars" toys dominated the U.S. market, selling more than "Avengers," "Jurassic World" and "Minions" combined.

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Passes $100 Million in China

The Disney sequel lost its second weekend to a local animated film but still powered past $100 million at the Chinese box office.

"Masters of the Universe" Gets "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"-Style Trailer

"Masters of the Universe" wasn't exactly a classic, but this "Star Wars"-style cut of the trailer makes you think it could've been.

"The Force Awakens" Soars Past $1 Billion Overseas

The "Star Wars" sequel is only the fifth film in history to cross the $1 billion mark at the international box office.

Kylo Ren is an Undercover Boss in 'Saturday Night Live' Sketch

Adam Driver hosted the show on Saturday night, and took his "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" character undercover at Star Killer Base.

TOYING AROUND: Captain Marvel, "Batman v Superman," Thundercats & More!

Sideshow stuns with a Captain Marvel statue while DC Collectibles and Kotobukiya raid the Batcave and Mattel launches a Thundercats subscription.

Visual Effects Team Talks Rebuilding the Millennium Falcon for "The Force Awakens"

"It's almost a 100 percent faithful reproduction of the original," says the Industrial Lights & Magic team. "It's a museum piece."

Kylo Ren is Going to Disney World (and Disneyland)!

Beginning next month, visitors to the "Star Wars" Launch Bay at Disney Parks will be able to have an encounter with the "Force Awakens" villain.

"The Force Awakens" Rises to No. 5 Film of All Time Overseas

The Force proves more powerful than Harry Potter's magic as "Star Wars surpasses "Deathly Hallows -- Part 2" at the international box office.

Watch A Life-Size LEGO BB-8 Get Built In This Timelapse

A timelapse video shows exactly how an entire team built a life-size LEGO BB-8 for the UK "Star Wars" premiere.

Maz Kanata Faced Stormtroopers in One "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Deleted Scene

SFX Supervisor Chris Corbould described a deleted scene where Lupita Nyong'o's Maz faced down some stormtroopers during the First Order's attack.

Hot Toys' "Star Wars" Rey Figure Gets an Upgrade (With a Lightsaber)

The Hong Kong-based toymaker has unveiled an upgrade for its "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" 1/6th-scale action figure.

Patton Oswalt Sums Up the "Star Wars" Saga in One Elaborate Analogy

Appearing on "Conan," the actor/comedian was asked his thoughts on "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" -- and he delivered.

In Your Face Jam - 1/13/2016

With plenty more Rey merchandise from "The Force Awakens" on the way, Brett White points out how the first wave of "Star Wars" toys fell short.

"The Force Awakens" Overtakes "Ultron" to Claim No. 6 Spot Overseas

With an international haul of $946.9 million, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is closing in on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2."

JJ Abrams Talks "Roadies," Keeping Rey's Secret and Having No "Star Wars" Regrets

The director reflects on Cameron Crowe's upcoming Showtime series, collaborating with John Williams and the success of "The Force Awakens."

New "Star Wars" Figures Answer The Question "Where's Rey?"

The newly revealed line of "Force Awakens" toys include new Rey action figures in a variety of scales.

"The Force Awakens" Debuts Big in China, Rockets to No. 3 Worldwide

A record opening in China helped drive the global haul of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" to $1.733 billion, surpassing "Jurassic World's" total.

J.J. Abrams Says No "The Force Awakens" Director's Cut Forthcoming

"Star Wars" director says there will be no extended version of "Episode VII" when it comes out on DVD and Blu-ray.

TOYING AROUND: Star Wars, "Batman v Superman," "Walking Dead" & More!

Hot Toys unveils Finn from "The Force Awakens," Funko has a "Batman v Superman" bonanza, McFarlane Toys has new "Walking Dead" toys and a statue!

J.J. Abrams Addresses "Star Wars: The Force Awakens'" Similarities to "A New Hope"

Director J.J. Abrams addressed the concern that "The Force Awakens" relied a little too heavily on 1977's original "Star Wars" film.

Axel-In-Charge - 1/8/2016

Axel Alonso starts 2016 by talking Marvel's latest launches including "Spider-Man/Deadpool," "Rocket Raccoon and Groot" and "A-Force."

Harrison Ford Unseats Samuel L. Jackson As Highest-Grossing Actor in US Box Office History

"The Force Awakens" has pushed Harrison Ford past Samuel L. Jackson as the highest-grossing actor in domestic box office history -- for now.

"The Schwartz Awakens" In "Spaceballs"-Inspired "Star Wars" Parody Posters

Sure, the Force has awakened, but did you know the Schwartz has as well? Check out Jason Buddich's "Spaceballs"-inspired "Star Wars" posters.

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Was Spoiled Before It Was Released, And No One Noticed

A "Star Wars" game from five years ago, along with a "Conan" interview with Harrison Ford, may have given away a major "Force Awakens" spoiler.

Lucasfilm Reveals Identity Of Fan-Favorite "Force Awakens" Stormtrooper

The meme-worthy TR-8R trooper gets a name, backstory and even a hair color courtesy of Lucasfilm.

"The Force Awakens" Meets "Calvin and Hobbes" in This Adorable Mashup

Marvel and Disney artist Brian Kesinger channels Bill Watterson in these illustrations that merge "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" with "Calvin and Hobbes."

"The Force Awakens" Unseats "Avatar" as Top-Grossing Film of All Time in U.S.

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will pass "Avatar's" $760.5 million domestic total today, but the James Cameron film's global crown appears out of reach.

6 "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Books To Read Immediately

Whether you have tons of questions or just want to spend more time with the new characters, these Star Wars books, guides and comics are for you.

"Star Wars" Pet Accessories You (And Your Dog) Need ASAP

Petco has unleashed a wave of "Star Wars" pet accessories, including apparel from "The Force Awakens." BB-8 dog hoodie included.

Starz Lands Cable TV Rights for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

Starz -- home of "Blunt Talk" and "Ash vs Evil Dead" -- has acquired the rights to air the seventh "Star Wars" film.

"Star Wars" Video Shows Parallels Between Original Trilogy and Prequels

A fan has cut together a side-by-side comparison of the original and prequel "Star Wars" trilogies -- making "The Force Awakens" look subtle in its references.

Finn Prepares to Battle Kylo Ren in New IMAX "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Poster

In the latest "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" poster from IMAX, Finn prepares to do battle with Kylo Ren against a snowy blue backdrop.

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Passes "Avengers," "Furious 7" at Global Box Office

Despite a 63% drop in gross from last Monday, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" climbed to $786.1 million at the international box office this weekend.

Hasbro Responds to Rey's Exclusion From "Star Wars Monopoly," Says She'll Be in Future Edition

Hasbro also promises that fans will see more Rey merchandise in stores this month.