Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in the ‘Star Wars’ Films, Dies at 74
2 May 2019Mayhew's first role playing Chewbacca was in 1977's "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope".
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Draft Poster for “The Empire Strikes Back” Sells for $26,400
31 July 2018Heritage Auctions says a long-time pop culture collector who wished to remain anonymous made the winning bid in the Dallas auction.
Movie Theater Chain Warns Patrons About ‘Extended Silence’ in New ‘Star Wars’ Film
Visitors to AMC theaters in two states posted pictures of the sign alerting them not to worry about a scene in "The Last Jedi."
Is This James Earl Jones Dressed as Darth Vader?
30 August 2017A photograph taken at a UK 'Star Wars' premiere is often circulated with the false claim that it documents racial segregation laws in 1970s London.
‘Star Wars’ Filming Soon in Your Town, USA
23 June 2016Rumors that new 'Star Wars' movies would be filmed in various small cities in the United States came from a set of cloned hoax sites.
Disney Casts Justin Bieber as Young Han Solo?
3 April 2017Reports that Justin Bieber has been cast in an upcoming 'Star Wars' movie as a young Han Solo are fake news.
Did Harrison Ford Compare Donald Trump to Indiana Jones and Han Solo?
16 January 2017A quote ostensibly uttered by actor Harrison Ford comparing President-elect Donald Trump to "patriots" such as Indiana Jones is a fabrication.
The Origins of Princess Leia’s Hairstyle
Following Carrie Fisher's death, speculation mounted regarding the inspiration for her Princess Leia's character's iconic hair buns.
Did Carrie Fisher Do Her Own Rewrites for ‘The Empire Strikes Back’?
An image circulating online falsely attributed some dialogue changes to the Hollywood icon.
Hollywood Icon Carrie Fisher Dies at 60
27 December 2016The actress and author recently suffered a heart attack during a trans-atlantic flight.
Carrie Fisher in Intensive Care After Heart Attack
23 December 2016The 'Star Wars' actress reportedly experienced a 'cardiac episode' on a flight from London to Los Angeles.
Did a ‘Star Wars’ Film Include an Anti-Trump Scene?
9 December 2016Writers for the film "Star Wars: Rogue One" posted tweets about Donald Trump, but claims that the movie was altered to add an anti-Trump scene were unfounded.
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Is This Video of a ‘Gyro Drop’ Amusement Park Ride Real?
14 June 2019The "Gyro Drop" is a real amusement park ride, but a popular video of it relies on some imagination.
Did Obama Pledge ‘More Flexibility’ Toward Russia After the 2012 Election?
13 December 2016In 2012, President Obama was overheard over a hot microphone telling President Dmitri Medvedev of Russia he would have "more flexibility" to negotiate with Putin after the election.
Does This Photograph Show Two Boys — One Vaccinated, One Not — Who Were Exposed to Smallpox?
13 June 2018In the early 1900s, Allan Warner documented several cases of smallpox and the effects of vaccinations.
Will Woody Be Openly Bisexual in ‘Toy Story 4?’
3 June 2019A niche genre of 'satire' sexualizes animated characters.
Does Facebook Have ‘Shake-to-Report’ Feature That Lands Users in ‘Facebook Jail’?
14 June 2019As of late May 2019, a new Facebook feature allowing users to report technical problems by shaking their phones was being rolled out gradually to all mobile accounts.