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Film / By Ryan Lattanzio

Dave Prowse death. File photo dated 16/10/99 of Dave Prowse at the opening of Collect '99 at Wembley Exhibition Centre in London. Dave Prowse, the Bristol actor who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 85. Issue date: Sunday November 29, 2020. The weightlifter-turned-actor, who also earned an MBE for playing the Green Cross Code Man to promote road safety, died after a short illness, his agent Thomas Bowington said in a Facebook post. See PA story DEATH Prowse. Photo credit should read: Tony Harris/PA Wire URN:56851231 (Press Association via AP Images)

‘Star Wars’ Cast and Fans Pay Tribute to David Prowse, Darth Vader Star Dead at 85

“He was a kind man and much more than Darth Vader,” Mark Hamill wrote.

Nov 29, 2020 12:18 pm /

Television / By Christian Blauvelt

Lego Star Wars

‘The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special’ Review: A Jolly Good Time

Want a glimpse of Rey’s journey after “The Rise of Skywalker”? This animated special provides that — if in tongue-in-cheek, non-canonical form.

Nov 17, 2020 11:30 am /

Film / By Michael Nordine

Han Solo’s ‘Star Wars’ Anthology Film Casting Young Lando Calrissian — Report

He truly belongs among the clouds.

Aug 11, 2016 5:11 pm /

News / By Vikram Murthi

Daily Reads: How Movies Can Get Journalism Right, the Enduring Appeal of Lando Calrissian, and More

Daily Reads: How Movies Can Get Journalism Right, the Enduring Appeal of Lando Calrissian, and More

Nov 16, 2015 12:22 pm /

News / By Joshua Encinias

Watch: Vintage 35-Minute Pre-‘Star Wars’ Interview With George Lucas, Plus Billy Dee Williams Reflects On Lando Calrissian

Watch: Vintage 35-Minute Pre-‘Star Wars’ Interview With George Lucas, Plus Billy Dee Williams Reflects On Lando Calrissian

Dec 10, 2014 3:48 pm /

News / By Edward Davis

Wedge Antilles Actor Says He Passed On ‘Star Wars 7,’ Lando Calrissian Appears In ‘Star Wars Rebels’ As Consolation Prize

Wedge Antilles Actor Says He Passed On ‘Star Wars 7,’ Lando Calrissian Appears In ‘Star Wars Rebels’ As Consolation Prize

May 12, 2014 6:30 pm /

News / By Kevin Jagernauth

Watch: Jason Schwartzman, Patton Oswalt, Billy Dee Williams & More Visit The ‘Star Wars’ Cantina

Watch: Jason Schwartzman, Patton Oswalt, Billy Dee Williams & More Visit The ‘Star Wars’ Cantina

Jul 10, 2013 1:15 pm /

News / By Joe Cunningham

Watch: J.J. Abrams Gets Notes On ‘Star Wars Episode VII’ From Billy Dee Williams & William Shatner

Watch: J.J. Abrams Gets Notes On ‘Star Wars Episode VII’ From Billy Dee Williams & William Shatner

May 17, 2013 1:20 pm /

News / By Edward Davis

Brad Bird Has Other Plans, Colin Trevorrow’s “Mythology” Tease & 6 Things Learned About ‘Star Wars 7’ This Week

Brad Bird Has Other Plans, Colin Trevorrow’s “Mythology” Tease & 6 Things Learned About ‘Star Wars 7’ This Week

Nov 18, 2012 5:12 pm /

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