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Luke Skywalker's Death Star medal up for auction

A medal awarded to Luke Skywalker after he destroyed the Death Star in Star Wars is on sale for 300,000 to 600,000 US dollars.

Movies • 29 Mar

Dev Patel in The Personal History of David Copperfield

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Saturday

The Personal History of David Copperfield tops a night of truly great movies, Scandi drama Beck returns for an 8th season, Britain's Got Talent and Romeo & Duet continue to entertain, and Neil Oliver explores the history of the Vikings . . .

Television • 07 May 22

Rare Star Wars poster exceeds its top estimate in sale

A Star Wars poster described as "one of the rarest ever" has sold for £13,000 (€15,500) in aid of Ukraine - beating its top estimate.

Movies • 25 Mar 22

Rare Star Wars poster to be auctioned for Ukraine

A Star Wars poster described as "one of the rarest ever" is going up for auction in aid of Ukraine.

Movies • 15 Mar 22

Original Star Wars editor slams new Star Wars movies

Marcia Lucas, who was an editor on the original Star Wars trilogy and also George Lucas's first wife, has slammed the recent reboots of the space opera and rounded on director J.J. Abrams for killing off Luke Skywalker and Han Solo.

Movies • 21 Sep 21

LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special premieres on November 17

Trailer released for LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special

Disney+ have shared the trailer for the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, which premieres on November 17.

Movies • 05 Nov 20

Mark Hamill rules out return to Star Wars franchise

As we all know, nobody really seems to die in the Star Wars franchise, but Mark Hamill has ruled out the idea that Luke Skywalker will appear in any form in the endless spin-offs of the long-running space opera.

Movies • 12 May 20

Mark Hamill wins 2019 Comic-Con icon award

Star Wars legend Mark Hamill has been awarded the 2019 Comic-Con icon award.

Mark Hamill • 20 Jul 19

Mark Hamill says Star Wars is 'much more enjoyable now'

Legendary Star Wars star Mark Hamill appeared on Friday night's Late Late Show where he spoke about reviving his much-loved character Luke Skywalker for new episodes of the franchise, saying "it's much more enjoyable now".

Film • 17 Mar 18

This is not Tayto smoky bacon crisps . . .

Mark Hamill says the Force is strong in Ireland

Mark Hamill (himself) has been singing the praises of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way and Skellig Michael, which both have starring roles in billion dollar blockbusters Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Mark Hamill • 13 Jan 18

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Last Jedi - "Creative differences are a common element of any project but usually remain private"

The Last word. Mark Hamill 'regrets' Star Wars comments

Star Wars: The Last Jedi's Mark Hamill has said he "regrets" voicing "doubts and insecurities in public" about the story arc for his character, Luke Skywalker, in writer-director Rian Johnson's sci-fi blockbuster.

Star Wars • 27 Dec 17

Hamill unconvinced by Skywalker in The Last Jedi

Star Wars legend Mark Hamill has admitted that he wasn't too impressed with the way Luke Skywalker was portrayed in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

The Last Jedi • 23 Dec 17

You could be in with a chance of winning The Last Jedi poster signed by Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill

Win! Star Wars: The Last Jedi signed poster

RTÉ Entertainment and Lucasfilm are giving you the chance to win a Star Wars: The Last Jedi poster signed by Luke Skywalker himself - Mark Hamill.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi • 18 Jan 18

Mark Hamill will be honoured at Oscar Wilde Awards 2018

Mark Hamill to be honoured at Oscar Wilde Awards

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill, who is set to be honoured at next year's Oscar Wilde Awards, has revealed that "Ireland has always had a very special place" in his heart.

Mark Hamill • 26 Oct 17

The new porg creatures in Star Wars: The Last Jedi were inspired by Skellig Island's puffins

Skellig birds inspire adorable Star Wars creature

The first official trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi caused a major kerfuffle when it dropped earlier this week and one new addition to the Star Wars universe captured the hearts and minds of commentators.

Star Wars • 13 Oct 17

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