PHILADELPHIA — Next year marks 50 years since Star Wars took us to a galaxy far, far away, and fans will be able to celebrate the milestone in a brand-new exhibit that will make its world debut in Philadelphia. We’ve learned what to expect in the world premiere when it opens at the Franklin Institute … Read more
los angeles — Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar as editor of the original “Star Wars” film in 1977 and was among a group of women whose liberation was essential to Hollywood’s new era, has died, her family’s lawyer announced Friday. She was 80 years old. Lucas, who was married to “Star Wars” creator George … Read more
“Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill deleted a photo showing President Trump as dead and posted a new photo to “apologize” on Thursday. Hamill faced backlash for posting on Bluesky what looked like Trump lying on top of a grave a few days after the attempt on his life at a White House Correspondents’ Association dinner … Read more
byAngela Williams Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:08 pm As a participant in many affiliate programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below* Happy Star Wars Day, special fans! Celebrate your passion for the galaxy far, far away by exploring our ultimate guide packed with must-have Star Wars gear and … Read more
san francisco — Disney’s “Wish Week” wraps up on Friday, highlighting Make-A-Wish’s mission to grant life-changing wishes for children with serious illnesses — including a Bay Area girl whose journey has inspired many. Spend an afternoon with 9-year-old Grayson Hopper, and it’s clear that the force is strong with this one. Seeing her now, you … Read more
Darryl Sheets, best known as a cast member on the reality TV series “Storage Wars,” has died at the age of 75. He was 67 years old. Sheets was found dead at his home in Lake Havasu, Arizona, early Wednesday morning. According to multiple media reports, police officers who arrived at the scene said the … Read more
Vatican City — Pope Leo Leo, the first pope born in the United States, emphasized Easter’s message of hope as a celebration of Jesus’ resurrection after his crucifixion, in both his benediction and his sermon. “Let us allow our hearts to be changed by His immense love for us! Let those who have weapons lay … Read more
If The Mandalorian and Grogu and Maul: Shadow Lord don’t have you foaming at the mouth for the future of Star Wars, all is not lost. There’s a new hope on the horizon. With the departure of studio chief Kathleen Kennedy and the promotion of new bosses Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. Their arrival could herald a whole lot of changes … Read more
Art Basel Hong Kong, 2025. Courtesy Art Basel Today’s art fairs have become far more than cultural and commercial events; they operate as platforms of visibility, machines of global branding and instruments of geopolitical power. The rivalry between the mega fairs exemplifies the newest phase of art’s globalization, but this system—in which fairs shape where … Read more
Lucasfilm/Disney+ A new “Star Wars” show looms on the horizon, and it’s a little bit different from what fans have come to expect from Disney+. The latest entry in the fantastic streak of shows from Lucasfilm Animation, “Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord,” begins with a two-episode premiere on April 6th, with two more episodes … Read more