Pittsburgh Star Wars vending machine with cult following mysteriously replaced

A Mt. Washington vending machine that has become a pilgrimage for Star Wars fans is missing. People in the neighborhood want to know where it is and where it went.

• Aug 28

Darth Vader's lightsaber sells at auction for over $3.6 million

A lightsaber Darth Vader​ used in the Star Wars films "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" sold at auction for more than $3.6 million.

• Sep 5, 2025

Darth Vader's lightsaber among items being sold during memorabilia auction

More than 1,000 Hollywood costumes and props are set to go up for auction next week by Propstore, including the cursed medallion that Keira Knightley wore in "Pirates of the Caribbean."

• Aug 30, 2025

Star Wars Day events that will transport you to a galaxy far, far away

Star Wars Day, the informal holiday recognized every May 4, has become one of the marquee ways to celebrate the blockbuster media franchise spawned in May 1977.

• May 3, 2025

Ryan Gosling to star in new standalone "Star Wars" movie

Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.

• Apr 18, 2025

James Earl Jones, Tony-winning actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at age 93

Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.

• Sep 11, 2024

Ohio city has 'Star Wars' weddings

Star Wars" devotees worldwide celebrate May the Fourth with a variety of tributes.

• May 5, 2023

Carrie Fisher to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame on "Star Wars" Day

Carrie Fisher's daughter, Billie Lourd, will be accepting the star on behalf of her mother.

• Apr 26, 2023