Star Wars

Two-time Oscar-winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy to become first Pakistani filmmaker to direct a Star Wars movie

Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a two-time Oscar winner, is set to make history as the first person from her country to direct a Star Wars film, which is expected to center on Daisy Ridley's character, Rey.

Matt Smith to play villain in Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter opposite Ryan Gosling

Matt Smith will share the screen with Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth in Star Wars: Starfighter. The film promises to explore the Star Wars universe five years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

The Talking Dead: who owns the voices of the deceased?

Fortnite’s use of AI-generated Darth Vader voice, based on James Earl Jones, raises ethical questions about consent, digital replicas, and the future of labor rights in an AI-driven world

Star Wars Day: Trump turns on light saber against 'dangerous prisoners'. 'May the 4th be with you'

May 4 is celebrated as Star Wars Day, an informal holiday celebrating the space epic and its surrounding franchise. It was created by fans as a sly nod to one of the films’ most popular catchphrases, 'May the force be with you.'

Clive Revill, Voice of Emperor in Star Wars, dies at 94

Veteran actor and voiceover artist Clive Revill, renowned for voicing Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, has passed away at 94. He died on March 11, 2025, at a care facility in Sherman Oaks after a prolonged battle with dementia, confirmed by his daughter, Kate Revill.

Exclusive - India is vital and a cornerstone to ILM’s future, VFX powerhouse behind Star Wars, Marvel Avengers

In an exclusive interview with Money Control, Janet Lewin, SVP at Lucasfilm and GM, ILM, spoke about the importance of India as a key market.

James Earl Jones, legendary actor and voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, dies at 93

American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter to develop a stentorian voice recognized the world over as intergalactic villain Darth Vader, died on Monday at the age of 93.

Nag Ashwin reveals Hollywood movies Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars inspired Kalki 2898 AD

Contrary to many comparisons with the Harry Potter franchise, Ashwin clarifies that the inspiration for Kalki 2898 AD did not come from J.K. Rowling's magical universe. Instead, the film's creative vision is deeply influenced by two iconic Hollywood franchises: Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars.

The Acolyte episode 6 spoilers: Check out all the Star Wars Easter eggs

Episode 5 of 'The Acolyte' revitalised interest in the Star Wars saga with its engaging story. Despite early mixed reviews, it quickly became a favourite among fans, especially praised for its captivating lightsaber battles, notably the mesmerising lightsaber dance, celebrated for its artistic choreography.

Among Us TV show announced: Lord of the Rings, Star Wars Jedi series, Marvel's WandaVision actors cast

Beating PUBG Mobile, Among Us had become the most downloaded mobile game in Q3 2020 and reigned supreme on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store back then.

IFFR 2024 | Animator Ishan Shukla: ‘Ramayana is much better than The Odyssey or Game of Thrones because it is so tragic’

After a short for 2023 Star Wars animated anthology, Vadodara-based Shukla’s ‘Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust’ premieres at IFFR Rotterdam. He talks about Ramayana, polarised world, using AI and cinema legends for his motion capture animation feature.

‘How to spot an idiot’: This graduation speech is viral for all the right reasons

A special mention for Elon Musk's tweet amid fans' tributes on Star Wars Day

May 4th is often referred to as "Star Wars Day" because of the play on words "May the Fourth be with you," a twist on the famous phrase from the Star Wars franchise, "May the Force be with you."

Star Wars Day | Explainer: Difference between narrow AI and strong artificial intelligence

May the fourth be with you: ChatGPT, Bard and other artificial intelligence today is lightyears from the Star Wars universe still.

The week in pictures: Stunning images from across the world

From drone attacks in Ukraine to floods in Venezuela and perfume launches by international celebrities in Mumbai, here's what happened across the world this week.

'Star Wars' or 'Star Trek'? 'Disturbingly clever' New York Times crossword tricks fans

“I am a fan of both Star Wars and Star Trek, so it’s nice to be able to highlight both (not to mention the friendly rivalry between the two fandoms) in one puzzle,” wrote puzzle constructor Stephen McCarthy.

Review | 'Star Wars' extensions, from 'The Bad Batch' to 'Biomes' and 'Vehicle Flythroughs'

On May 4th - Star Wars Day - DisneyPlusHotstar released a treasure chest of 'Star Wars' stuff. Here's what to watch and what you can skip without losing sleep over it.

Star Wars toys discovered in bin bags net £400,000 for UK couple

Going under the hammer was a Star Destroyer Commander, one of only two known examples still to be in its original packaging, which sold for £32,500 ($42,000) including fees.

The force is strong with this one: Latest Star Wars movie earns $1bn worldwide in just 21 days

The Rian Johnson Sci-Fi saga currently ranks 23rd in terms of all-time worldwide collection. However, it is expected that it will climb few more steps of the ladder

Daughter: Actress and author Carrie Fisher dies at age 60

Carrie Fisher, the daughter of Hollywood royalty who played Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" and turned her experiences with addiction and mental illness into bestselling books, a hit film and popular stage performances, died today after suffering a medical emergency aboard a flight on Friday. She was 60.

VIEW: Fourth wave in IT to be technology-driven and human-led

As the power of software drives this new wave, today‘s workforce will be required to focus on jobs that add value and creativity. In the new world, enterprises will require employees with knowledge of coding new automation technologies and AI and skills to leverage these to enhance value

Technology is like Force, depends how you use it: Mahindra

Invoking the famous Star Wars series, top industrialist Anand Mahindra today said technology is like the Force and everything depends on how we use it, as business leaders from across the world began debating here the challenges and benefits from the Fourth Industrial Revolution.