Star Wars

'May the Force be with you': Hamill lends 'Star Wars' voice to Ukraine app

War-weary fans find inspiration in the legendary Star Wars actor, who plays Luke Skywalker, after he recorded the English-language version of an air raid alert for a Ukrainian app.

​The film ‘Dune’, techno-Orientalism, and intergalactic Islam

The latest film adaptation of the Sixties novel helps us understand the contemporary Middle East and its ecology.

May the Fourth Be With You: Taking a philosophical look at Star Wars

It’s that time of year when enthusiastic fans honour the Star Wars franchise. TRT World talks to philosopher and instructor Dr Umut Eldem about significant themes and threads in the series.

Boba Fett to get own 'Star Wars' spinoff TV series

The creator of Disney's hit TV series, Jon Favreau, announces the "The Book of Boba Fett" will be a standalone spinoff series starring the clone bounty hunter.

Delayed Star Wars movie 'Rogue Squadron' scheduled for 2023

Lucasfilm announced that Patty Jenkins, who directed the "Wonder Woman," will direct the next “Star Wars" theatrical film, “Rogue Squadron,” with a release in theatres planned for Christmas 2023.

Star Wars toy collection found in bin bags net $525,000 for UK couple

The couple, from Stourbridge in central England, were initially unsure what to make of the jumble of dolls and spacecraft their neighbour had spent decades collecting.

A delight for three generations: the Istanbul Toy Museum

Offering up thousands of meticulously-collected pieces in a historic mansion on Istanbul’s Asian side, the Istanbul Toy Museum is a welcome stop for locals and international visitors alike. TRT World talks to its founder Sunay Akin to learn more.

Spanish foundation honours composers Williams and Morricone for film scores

Williams, 88, has scored movies such as “Star Wars,” “Jaws,” the “Indiana Jones” series and the first three “Harry Potter” films. Morricone, 91, has over the past seven decades created more than 400 scores for cinema and television.

Female-centric 'Star Wars' series reportedly in works

The show from Leslye Headland, co-creator of Netflix drama "Russian Doll," would be Disney's latest bid to expand the blockbuster sci-fi franchise on the small screen after the runaway success of "The Mandalorian."

'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker' remains victorious at box office

After less than two weeks in theatres, “Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker” has generated $725 million globally, distinguishing itself as the 10th-highest grossing movie of the year worldwide and seventh-biggest in the US.

'Rise of Skywalker' grabs $40 million on opening night in US, Canada

Longtime fans of the celebrated science-fiction franchise packed theaters Thursday evening for the ninth installment in the story of a fabled Jedi warrior in a galaxy far, far away.

'Star Wars' grips Hollywood with 'Rise of Skywalker' premiere

Analysts predict $200 to $225 million at US box offices this weekend, which would put the film among the biggest openings in movie history.