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Darth Vader will silence you for leaking ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ secretsDarth Vader will silence you for leaking ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ secrets
Millennium Falcon revealed in ‘Star Wars: Episode VII,’ with a Batmobile on boardMillennium Falcon revealed in ‘Star Wars: Episode VII,’ with a Batmobile on board
What role should (shirtless) James Bond play in the new ‘Star Wars’?What role should (shirtless) James Bond play in the new ‘Star Wars’?
Who cares if Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ is a cash grab?Who cares if Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ is a cash grab?
Director Rian Johnson says upcoming ‘Star Wars’ films will feature more practical effects and less CGIDirector Rian Johnson says upcoming ‘Star Wars’ films will feature more practical effects and less CGI
This is the new X-Wing fighter from ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’This is the new X-Wing fighter from ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’
‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ casts ‘24’ actress Christina Chong‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ casts ‘24’ actress Christina Chong
‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ is being shot in IMAX‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ is being shot in IMAX
Harrison Ford broke his leg, not ankle, on ‘Star Wars’ setHarrison Ford broke his leg, not ankle, on ‘Star Wars’ set
Harrison Ford could be off ‘Star Wars VII’ set for eight weeks due to broken legHarrison Ford could be off ‘Star Wars VII’ set for eight weeks due to broken leg
Harrison Ford injured by Millennium Falcon on ‘Star Wars’ setHarrison Ford injured by Millennium Falcon on ‘Star Wars’ set
Another ‘Star Wars’ standalone film signs its directorAnother ‘Star Wars’ standalone film signs its director
J.J. Abrams trolls ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ leakers with Millennium Falcon propJ.J. Abrams trolls ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ leakers with Millennium Falcon prop
Millennium Falcon appears to take shape in new ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ spy shotsMillennium Falcon appears to take shape in new ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ spy shots
‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ looks inspired by original trilogy artist Ralph McQuarrie‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ looks inspired by original trilogy artist Ralph McQuarrie
‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ adds ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘12 Years a Slave’ stars‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ adds ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘12 Years a Slave’ stars
‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ leaked photos show real sets and a huge creature‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ leaked photos show real sets and a huge creature
New ‘Star Wars’ film coming December 2016 from the director of ‘Godzilla’New ‘Star Wars’ film coming December 2016 from the director of ‘Godzilla’
J.J. Abrams wants to give you a part in ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’J.J. Abrams wants to give you a part in ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’
Wedge Antilles actor rejected ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ role because it would ‘bore’ himWedge Antilles actor rejected ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ role because it would ‘bore’ him
J.J. Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan celebrate Star Wars Day with ‘video selfie’J.J. Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan celebrate Star Wars Day with ‘video selfie’
These are the faces of ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’

Several actors you already love, and some that you will

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‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ cast announced including Luke, Leia, and Han Solo‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ cast announced including Luke, Leia, and Han Solo
‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ will take place 30 years after ‘Return of the Jedi’‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ will take place 30 years after ‘Return of the Jedi’
‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ may have found its villain: ‘Girls’ star Adam Driver‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ may have found its villain: ‘Girls’ star Adam Driver

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