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A Star Wars supporter poses for a photo during a fan convention called the Star Wars Celebration Japan in Chiba, near Tokyo, Friday, April 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
‘Star Wars’ fans wave lightsabers as an upcoming film gets announced in Japan
The Force was with many Japanese, as well as visitors from abroad, at a “Star Wars” event where Lucasfilm announced that the next installation in the franchise will hit theaters in May 2027 starring Ryan Gosling.
April 18
A collection of “Star Wars” memorabilia is displayed at Rancho Obi-Wan, a nonprofit museum in Petaluma, Calif., on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Haven Daley)
Why ‘Star Wars’ fans say ‘May the 4th be with you’
May the 4th be with you. “Star Wars” fans around the world are celebrating the space epic and its surrounding franchise this weekend through an unofficial, fan-made holiday.
May 4
Diego Luna poses for a portrait to promote "Andor" on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)
‘Andor’ returns to Disney+ and takes ‘Star Wars’ to new and rebellious places
“Andor” is returning to Disney+. The second season of the streaming “Star Wars” series created by Tony Gilroy and starring Diego Luna begins with a three-episode drop on Tuesday.
April 21
Chileans celebrate Star Wars Day
Star Wars fans gathered on Sunday at the exhibition “Expo Yoda” in Santiago to celebrate Star Wars Day when lovers of the franchise get to greet others with “May the Fourth be with you” in a nod to the classic movie line, “May the force be with you.”
May 4
Diego Luna poses for a portrait to promote "Andor" on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)
‘Andor’ is ending. It brought untold stories of trauma and humanity to ‘Star Wars’
“Andor” ends with the release of a three-episode series finale on Tuesday. The Disney+ streaming show took “Star Wars” to previously unexplored places, including depiction of the long-term effects of trauma.
May 12
Ryan Gosling confirms ‘Star Wars’ role
Ryan Gosling confirmed he will star in “Star Wars: Starfighter” at the Star Wars Celebration in Japan. The film hits theaters worldwide on May 28, 2027.
April 18
Chilean Star Wars fans celebrated “Parade of the Galaxies” in Santiago
Star Wars fans gathered this Saturday for the second edition of the “Parade of the Galaxies,” an event featuring a variety of cosplayers who showcased their best costumes along a main avenue in Santiago.
May 17
This image released by Disney shows Kyle Soller, left, and Denise Gough in a scene from the second season of Lucasfilm's "Andor." (Lucasfilm Ltd./Disney via AP)
On ‘Andor,’ minor ‘Star Wars’ villains play major roles
The “Star Wars” streaming series “Andor” doesn’t concern itself with super villains. The show, which drops its next three episodes Tuesday, prefers to explore the lives and motivations of the low-level bureaucrats and functionaries who make tyranny possible.
May 2
A collection of “Star Wars” memorabilia is displayed at Rancho Obi-Wan, a nonprofit museum in Petaluma, Calif., on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Haven Daley)
Here’s why Star Wars fans say ‘May the 4th be with you’
“Star Wars” fans around the world are celebrating the space epic this weekend through unofficial, fan-made holiday.
May 3
‘Andor’ returns, taking ‘Star Wars’ to new and revolutionary places
“Andor” star Diego Luna says the “Star Wars” series’ second season is “meticulous” in depicting the origins of a revolution. (April 21)
April 21
Ryan Gosling confirms ‘Star Wars’ role in front of lightsaber-waving crowd in Japan
Ryan Gosling confirmed his starring role in the latest ‘Star Wars’ movie, ‘Starfighter,’ at the Star Wars Celebration event in Japan.
April 18
Young Padawans travel to galaxy far, far away during ‘Star Wars’ celebration at Michigan hospital
Pediatric patients have some out-of-this-world fun during a “Star Wars” Day event held at Corewell Health Children’s hospital in suburban Detroit (AP video: Mike Householder)
May 2
A Star Wars supporter poses for a photo during a fan convention called the Star Wars Celebration Japan in Chiba, near Tokyo, Friday, April 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
PHOTO COLLECTION: Japan Star Wars Celebration
This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.
April 18
A Star Wars supporter poses for a photo during a fan convention called the Star Wars Celebration Japan in Chiba, near Tokyo, Friday, April 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
Photos of the Japanese Star Wars fan convention
The Force was with many Japanese, as well as visitors from abroad, at a “Star Wars” event where Lucasfilm announced that the next installation in the franchise will hit theaters in May 2027 starring Ryan Gosling.
April 18
Rare ‘Star Wars’ props go on the auction block
A rare “Star Wars” prop from “A New Hope” is among movie memorabilia going under the hammer in Los Angeles in March.
March 14
Jude Law joins ‘Star Wars’ as a fan
Actor Jude Law says he’s loved “Star Wars” since childhood, as he joins the young cast of Disney+ series “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” in central London. (Nov. 21)
November 21, 2024
This artist’s illustration provided by the European Southern Observatory shows an exoplanet orbiting around two brown dwarfs, celestial objects that are lighter than stars, but heavier than gas giant planets. (M. Kornmesser/ESO via AP)
Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists say
Scientists may have found a new Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system that orbits two failed stars.
April 16
This image released by Disney+ shows Allistair Mackenzie, as Perrin Fertha, from left, Genevieve O'Reilly, as Mon Mothma, and Stellan Skarsgård, as Luthen Rael, in a scene from "Andor." (Lucasfilm Ltd./Disney+ via AP)
The women of ‘Andor’ see their roles get bigger, and go deeper, in Season 2
Season 2 of the “Star Wars” series “Andor” gives major depth and breadth to the women who play key supporting roles.
April 28
This combination of photos show promotional art for the series "Andor," left, the series "You," center, and the comedy special "Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life." (Disney/Netflix/Max via AP)
What to Stream: ‘Andor,’ ‘Babygirl’ and new Wu-Tang Clan music
The second season of the Star Wars series “Andor” and the streaming release of the Wu-Tang Clan’s latest album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
April 22
This image released by Warner Bros Pictures shows Michael B. Jordan in a scene from "Sinners." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
‘Sinners’ bites off a phenomenal second weekend as a 20-year-old Star Wars movie takes second place
Warner Bros.’ horror film “Sinners” earned $45 million in ticket sales from theaters in the U.S. and Canada in its second weekend.
April 27
FILE - James Earl Jones accepts the special Tony award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre at the 71st annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Michael Zorn/Invision/AP, File)
James Earl Jones mourned by ‘Star Wars’ icons, Denzel Washington and others
Famous fans and collaborators are paying tribute to actor James Earl Jones. The star of “The Lion King” and the commanding voice of Darth Vader died Monday at age 93.
September 10, 2024
Anti-Brexit campaigner Steve Bray celebrates as he leaves Westminster Magistrates Court in London, Monday, April 14, 2025, after he has been found not guilty to failing without reasonable excuse to comply with a direction given under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Britain’s ‘Stop Brexit Man’ acquitted by judge over his musical protests outside Parliament
An anti-Brexit activist who has spent years mounting a one-man protest outside Britain’s Parliament has won a court victory against a police attempt to pull the plug on his musical activities.
April 14
An entrance of Abbey Road's Studio is seen in London on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
The delicate dance to preserve the magic of Abbey Road’s legendary Studio One
Abbey Road’s Studio One is where the scores of “Star Wars,” “Harry Potter,” and “Wicked” were recorded. It’s also where Ryan Gosling sang “I’m Just Ken” for “Barbie.”
April 3
Jude Law reflects on childhood love for ‘Star Wars’ and joining its universe
Jude Law steps into the “Star Wars” universe with Disney+'s “Skeleton Crew,” calling it a childhood dream come true after growing up wanting to be Luke, Han —or even Darth Vader.
November 21, 2024
Diego Luna reflects on emotional final day filming ‘Andor’
Diego Luna is looking back at his final day shooting Tony Gilroy’s critically-acclaimed “Star Wars” series “Andor": “This is the way to end something.”
April 30
‘Andor’ star Diego Luna teases a very layered second season
Diego Luna returns in “Andor” season two, as the series takes “Star Wars” into bold, emotional territory.
April 21
Luna wraps ‘Andor’ with ‘mixed emotions’
Bidding farewell to his warmly received “Andor,” actor Diego Luna describes how he felt on his last day of shooting the “Star Wars” spin-off series. (April 30)
April 30
Adrien Brody accepts the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role for "The Brutalist" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 13-19
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of April 13-19 include actor Adrien Brody, country singer Chris Stapleton and rapper Ty Dolla $ign.
April 7
AP top stories May 1
Here’s the latest for Thursday, May 1st: Trump creates religious liberty commission; Cubans commemorate May Day in Havana; Thousands in Serbia mark 6 months since train station tragedy; Burlesque Star Wars parody opens in London
May 1
An entrance of Abbey Road's Studio is seen in London on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Preserving the magic of Abbey Road’s Studio One
Abbey Road Studios’ world-famous Studio One - where the scores of “Star Wars,” “Harry Potter” and “Wicked” were recorded, as well as the soundtracks of blockbuster games “Call of Duty,” “Halo” and “Final Fantasy” - has had a very delicate refurbishment.
April 3