Vaders

‘Extraordinary surviving artifact’: Darth Vader’s lightsaber from most iconic ‘Star Wars’ scene up for sale

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‘Extraordinary surviving artifact’: Darth Vader’s lightsaber from most iconic ‘Star Wars’ scene up for sale

This lightsaber could slash through your life savings. The iconic red lightsaber prop that Darth Vader wielded in “The Empire Strikes Back” is slated to go under the hammer next month at Heritage Auctions in New York City. In the 1980 “Star Wars” sequel, the Sith Lord had used the crimson laser sword to sever … Read more

SAG-AFTRA sues Epic Games over AI used for Darth Vader’s voice in Fortnite

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SAG-AFTRA sues Epic Games over AI used for Darth Vader’s voice in Fortnite

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood’s actors’ union filed an unfair labor practice charge against Llama Productions on Monday, alleging the company replaced actors’ work by using artificial intelligence to generate Darth Vader’s voice in Fortnite without notice. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists said Llama Productions, a subsidiary of gaming giant Epic … Read more