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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."

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.

"Star Wars: Underworld" Live-Action TV Series Won't Happen Anytime Soon

Despite persistent rumors, it appears Disney doesn't have any plans to produce a live-action "Star Wars" television series.

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.

"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.

Report: Christopher McQuarrie Worked on "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" Script

Lucasfilm reportedly called in the screenwriter to "save" the script for its first standalone "Star Wars" film.

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."

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.

"Star Wars: Episode IX" Director Colin Trevorrow Addresses Rey's Parentage

The "Jurassic World" director promised the answer to Rey's parentage will be "deeply and profoundly satisfying."

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.

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.

"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.

Fan Petition Calls For George Lucas' Return to "Star Wars"

An online petition asks Disney and Lucasfilm to "Put the father of the franchise as director of Episode IX."

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.

"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.

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Hits $1.5 Billion, On Track to Beat "Avatar" at Domestic Box Office

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is now the sixth highest-grossing movie of all time and on track to be "Avatar" in North America.

The Most Crowd-Pleasing Moments of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

These are the moments that made "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" a $1.4 billion-and-counting success with fans around the world.

8 Refreshingly New Ideas In "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

While "The Force Awakens" is definitely inspired by 1977's "A New Hope," these vitally new ideas keep the film feeling exciting and fresh.

Attack of the Critics: In Defense of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

Nicholas Spargo succinctly captures many of the complaints viewers have had regarding "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" -- but is it a fair critique?

BB-8 Mania Continues with Cake Pops, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Cameo

BB-8 is a jack of all trades -- now featured in his own line of cake pops, as well as..."Raiders of the Lost Ark?!"

Mark Hamill Is Sorry for "Star Wars" Fans Who Buy Fake Signatures

Mark Hamill has taken to Twitter to show fans what his actual signature looks like, contrary to all the fakes out there.

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Breaks IMAX Record, Passes $100 Million in 12 Days

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" was the first movie to earn $100 million from IMAX theatres in only 12 days.

5 "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Comics Marvel Needs To Make Right Now

In true "Star Wars" fashion, "The Force Awakens" has plenty of side characters worth exploring in comics via the new expanded universe.

Be Afraid: "Star Wars" Fans Built a 15-Foot Star Destroyer That Actually Flies

There's clearly an Empire uprising on Earth, as a "Star Wars" fan has successfully built a flying Star Destroyer.

"Return of the Jedi" Trailer Gets a Modern Day Makeover, "Force Awakens"-Style

A "Star Wars" fan has edited moments from "Return of the Jedi" to create a modern day version of the trailer.

How to Build a BB-8 Replica, Or At Least Paint BB-8 On Your Nails

Find out how someone built an eerily-close BB-8 replica -- plus, learn how to paint your nails in BB-8 fashion!

Online Support Grows for Potential "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Romance

Online "shippers" hope the relationship between Finn and Poe Dameron in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is more than platonic friendship.

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Speeds Past $300m at Box Office, Breaks More Records

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is the fastest film to cross $300 million at the box office and earned the highest 3-day gross at a single location.

Why Abrams Made "That" Kylo Ren Choice in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" director J.J. Abrams answers the question of why Kylo Ren performed that terrifying act toward the end of the film.

This "Star Wars" Art Is Only Visible As A Shadow

Visual artist Red Yong Yi harnesses the power of light -- and maybe the Dark Side -- in a new video for her "Star Wars" shadow art.

10 "Force Awakens" Questions Every "Star Wars" Fan Is Asking

With the "Star Wars" universe experiencing a bold new start, these are the things we desperately need to learn more about as this trilogy unfolds.

WATCH: What if... 'Star Wars' Were Directed by Ken Burns?

Ever wonder what the Galactic Civil War would look like through the lens of legendary documentary filmmaker Ken Burns? The time has come...

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Breaks Single-Day, Weekend, IMAX Records with $238 Million Domestic Box Office

"Episode VII" is also streaking past previously held international box office records at light speed as it racks up huge numbers worldwide.