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Queer creator of ‘gayest’ Star Wars series claps back at haters who claim it’s ‘woke’ propaganda with ‘lesbian space witches’

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Queer creator of ‘gayest’ Star Wars series claps back at haters who claim it’s ‘woke’ propaganda with ‘lesbian space witches’

The creator of the controversial Disney+ “Star Wars” show “The Acolyte” is pushing back against those who say that her show is “woke” propaganda featuring “lesbian space witches,” slamming the criticism as “reductive.” Leslye Headland, the “first openly queer person to create” a major Star Wars project as The Hollywood Reporter (THR) described her, spoke … Read more

Carrie Fisher’s friend makes wild claim about how ‘Star Wars’ starlet lost her virginity

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Carrie Fisher’s friend makes wild claim about how ‘Star Wars’ starlet lost her virginity

Carrie Fisher and actor and director Griffin Dunne shared an unusual and deep friendship. The pair were onetime roommates in New York City, as Dunne was a working actor and Fisher was about to land her breakout role in “Star Wars.” In his new memoir, “The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir,” available Tuesday, Dunne details … Read more

How to watch ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ on Disney+: Premiere time, trailer, more

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How to watch ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ on Disney+: Premiere time, trailer, more

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… the Star Wars universe is continuing to expand. When “The Acolyte” premieres tonight on Disney+, June 4, the High Republic Era will make its … Read more

Carrie-Anne Moss on kombucha, cold plunges and new ‘Star Wars’ series ‘The Acolyte’

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Carrie-Anne Moss on kombucha, cold plunges and new ‘Star Wars’ series ‘The Acolyte’

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Carrie-Anne Moss may be best known for “The Matrix” movies, playing motorcycle-riding, butt-kicking Trinity, whose second-skin black vinyl catsuits and an iconic ebony trench quickly became iconic. But the Canadian-born actress insists she’s far more holistic than hellion … Read more

Scientists discover real-life Star Wars ‘Death Star’ black holes that spin around, shoot planet-killing beams

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Scientists discover real-life Star Wars ‘Death Star’ black holes that spin around, shoot planet-killing beams

A Death Star is born. As if regular old star-gobbling black holes weren’t terrifying enough, scientists discovered that certain types swivel around and shoot beams at various objects in the cosmos, earning them comparisons to the planet-killing Death Star space base from “Star Wars.” Scientists detailed these intergalactic ray guns in an article in the … Read more

Disney World’s ‘Star Wars’ experience closed after just 18 months — this travel influencer reveals why

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Disney World’s ‘Star Wars’ experience closed after just 18 months — this travel influencer reveals why

The Force was not with them. A YouTuber recently released a four-hour video sharing her previous visit to the Walt Disney World Resort’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience, revealing why she wasn’t shocked that it shut down after just 18 months. The Galactic Starcruise opened in March 2022, and Disney announced its closure in May 2023 … Read more

Inside George Lucas’ star-studded 80th birthday bash — with ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jones’-themed music and emcee Steve Martin

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Inside George Lucas’ star-studded 80th birthday bash — with ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jones’-themed music and emcee Steve Martin

The force was with George Lucas at his 80th birthday party. The famous filmmaker marked his milestone birthday with a star-studded party on Saturday, May 18, The Post can exclusively reveal. The festivities took place at the Skywalker Ranch, located roughly 40 minutes north of San Francisco, from 6 p.m. to midnight. George Lucas at … Read more

‘Harry Potter’ star Warwick Davis’ wife Samantha dead at 53: ‘I miss her hugs’

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‘Harry Potter’ star Warwick Davis’ wife Samantha dead at 53: ‘I miss her hugs’

The wife of “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars” actor Warwick Davis, Samantha, has died at age 53. Warwick announced the tragic news in a statement to the BBC, revealing that his wife, whom he referred to as his “favorite person,” had died on March 24. He did not disclose the cause of death. “Her passing … Read more

‘Titanic’ floating door prop that saved Rose — but sadly not Jack — auctioned off for startling amount

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‘Titanic’ floating door prop that saved Rose — but sadly not Jack — auctioned off for startling amount

They’ll never let go … of this priceless prop. The controversial door from James Cameron’s “Titanic” was officially sold at the Treasures From Planet Hollywood auction last week for a whopping $718,750. According to Heritage Auctions, the prop was the most bid-upon item despite being surrounded by other iconic pieces of Hollywood’s legacy. The controversial … Read more

‘Star Wars’ vet Billy Dee Williams has blunt reaction to Donald Glover’s Lando Calrissian: ‘I created that character’

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‘Star Wars’ vet Billy Dee Williams has blunt reaction to Donald Glover’s Lando Calrissian: ‘I created that character’

Talk about your backhanded compliments. Billy Dee Williams, who famously played Lando Calrissian in the “Star Wars” movie franchise, sort of praised Donald Glover, who inherited the role, in comments he made to the Radio Times in the UK. “I had a nice little lunch with him. He’s a delightful young man. Extremely talented,” Williams, … Read more

Patty Jenkins says ‘Wonder Woman 3’ is dead — owes Lucasfilm a ‘draft’ of ‘Rogue Squadron’

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Patty Jenkins says ‘Wonder Woman 3’ is dead — owes Lucasfilm a ‘draft’ of ‘Rogue Squadron’

Looks like Rogue Squadron has been cleared for lift-off … again. Patty Jenkins, who directed the first two “Wonder Woman” reboots, revealed a potential third installment was “over for the time being, easily forever” in a new interview. Even more, she owes Disney and Lucasfilm a “draft” of the seemingly canceled “Rogue Squadron.” “It’s not … Read more

‘Star Wars’ actor Michael Culver dead at 85

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‘Star Wars’ actor Michael Culver dead at 85

Michael Culver, who starred in the 1980 “Star Wars” film, “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back,” has died. He was 85.  While his cause of death has yet to be determined, he had poor health issues that he suffered from for years. The British actor’s passing was announced by his agent on … Read more

‘Star Wars’ child actor Jake Lloyd in mental health facility after psychotic break, mom reveals

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‘Star Wars’ child actor Jake Lloyd in mental health facility after psychotic break, mom reveals

Jake Lloyd, who starred as Anakin Skywalker in “Episode I — The Phantom Menace,” was admitted to a mental health facility after suffering a psychotic break in March 2023. In a new interview, Lloyd’s mother, Lisa, revealed that she and her son were driving home from McDonald’s when the former child actor, now 35, wanted … Read more

‘Star Wars’ and ‘Gremlins’ voice actor Mark Dodson dead at 64: ‘May the force be with you my friend’

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‘Star Wars’ and ‘Gremlins’ voice actor Mark Dodson dead at 64: ‘May the force be with you my friend’

Mark Dodson, who gave life to otherworldly creatures in the “Star Wars” franchise, has reportedly died after suffering a massive heart attack on Saturday. He was 64. In a statement released by Dodson’s daughter, Ciara, to TMZ, the “Gremlins” voice actor suffered a “massive heart attack” while he was asleep at a hotel in Evansville, Indiana … Read more

‘Big Bang Theory’ star Johnny Galecki secretly married — and welcomed a baby girl

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‘Big Bang Theory’ star Johnny Galecki secretly married — and welcomed a baby girl

He started this year off with a bang. Johnny Galecki, known for his work on the hit TV show “Big Bang Theory,” quietly got married to his now-wife, Morgan Galecki — and even welcomed their first child together. Galecki, 48, made the revelation while chatting with Architectural Digest about his brand-new Nashville mansion for their … Read more

Jodie Foster says she turned down playing Princess Leia — here’s why

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Jodie Foster says she turned down playing Princess Leia — here’s why

The Force was almost with Jodie Foster. Academy Award-winning actress Jodie Foster revealed Wednesday that she was once offered the iconic role of Princess Leia from the “Star Wars” franchise. Foster, 61, made the revelation during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” while promoting her new HBO series, “True Detective: Night Country.” … Read more

Dirty Harry’s sunglasses, Hannibal Lecter’s mask, Harry Potter’s wands up for auction

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Dirty Harry’s sunglasses, Hannibal Lecter’s mask, Harry Potter’s wands up for auction

Go ahead, make a bid. Clint Eastwood’s sunglasses from “Dirty Harry” are just one of the 130 pieces of Hollywood memorabilia being sold at Studio Auction’s Cinematic Auction beginning online on Jan. 17. “There’s even a letter from Clint Eastwood that comes with it, confirming that they’re authentic. He had gifted them to a crew … Read more

Mark Hamill, 72, ‘finally’ meets his ‘Stars Wars’ ‘mother’ Natalie Portman, 42, at the 2024 Golden Globes

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Mark Hamill, 72, ‘finally’ meets his ‘Stars Wars’ ‘mother’ Natalie Portman, 42, at the 2024 Golden Globes

Luke, she is your mother. On Sunday at the 2024 Golden Globes, Mark Hamill finally linked up with Natalie Portman, who played Padmé Amidala — mother of his “Star Wars” character, Luke Skywalker. “Now I have finally met my ‘mother’, thanks to the @goldenglobes,” Hamill, 72, wrote alongside a picture with Portman, 42, on X, … Read more

Billie Lourd says she feels mom Carrie Fisher’s ‘presence’ 7 years after her death: ‘Eyes welled up with tears’

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Billie Lourd says she feels mom Carrie Fisher’s ‘presence’ 7 years after her death: ‘Eyes welled up with tears’

May the force always be with Billie Lourd. The “Scream Queens” star, 31, penned a heartfelt tribute to her mother, the late Carrie Fisher, on the seventh anniversary of her death. Fisher and her mother, actress Debbie Reynolds, both died within a day of each other in late December 2016. Lourd posted a throwback photo … Read more

Cabbage Patch Kids, Tickle Me Elmo, Furbies and more: Christmas toy gifts that made parents scramble

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Cabbage Patch Kids, Tickle Me Elmo, Furbies and more: Christmas toy gifts that made parents scramble

There are certain toys in America that families and hobbyists may remember as cult classics — toys that flew right off the shelves during the holiday shopping season. Some of these high-demand toys have caused Black Friday mayhem, while others are simply timeless collector items. Here are Christmas toy gifts that have been at the … Read more