LONDON, April 8: For “Star Wars” lovers, new entertainment is a little less far, far away — Lucasfilm announced three new live-action films in the franchise Friday.

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” — now that’s a name casual “Star Wars” fans haven’t heard in a long time. The Jedi master gets his own moment in the suns with a new six-part Disney+ series starring Ewan McGregor.

From a "Star Wars" X-Wing spacecraft model to a "Thor" hammer, a treasure trove of entertainment memorabilia from much-loved movies is going up for auction in Hollywood next month. More than 1,800 items are being offered at the June 21-24 auction, which film and TV memorabilia company Propstore estimates will raise more than $9 million.

Alan Ladd Jr., the Oscar-winning producer and studio boss who as a 20th Century Fox executive greenlit “Star Wars,” has died. He was 84.

Star Wars actor Andrew Jack has died in Britain as a result of the coronavirus, his agent said on Wednesday. He was 76.

The Christmas day brought bags full of goodies for JJ Abrahams directed 'Star Wars'. The sci-fi flick is expected to fill its coffers with almost 35 million dollars on Christmas day alone, which in terms of collections is second only to its prequel 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' that made 49.3 million dollars on 25th December back in 2015.

Actor Daisy Ridley believes the sequel trilogy of ‘Star Wars’ is ending at the "right time". The sequel trilogy started with 2015's ‘The Force Awakens’, which introduced the fans to the new characters of Rey (Ridley), Finn (John Boyega) and Poe (Oscar Isaac), in addition to bringing back the core trio of Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford.

Filmmaker JJ Abrams believes "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" will satisfy the audience and will give a meaningful ending to all the nine films made in the franchise created by George Lucas.

Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige is teaming up with Lucasfilm to develop a new “Star Wars” film.

Ewan McGregor will reprise his “Star Wars” role as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi in a series for the upcoming Disney+ streaming service, the actor announced to fans of the beloved movie franchise on Friday.

Reaction to the death of Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in five 'Star Wars' films and was beloved by the franchise’s fans. “Peter Mayhew was a kind and gentle man, possessed of great dignity and noble character. These aspects of his own personality, plus his wit and grace, he brought to Chewbacca. We were partners in film and friends in life for over 30 years and I loved him. He invested his soul in the character and brought great pleasure to the Star Wars audience.” — Harrison Ford, who starred opposite Mayhew in four “Star Wars” films, in a statement.