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

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

Star Wars characters help East Bay kids with medical needs celebrate May the Fourth

Thursday brought a special "May the Fourth" Star Wars-theme celebration to George Mark Children’s House in San Leandro. (5-4-23)

• May 4, 2023

Carrie Fisher to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Fisher's star will be "just a few feet away" from "Star Wars" co-star Mark Hamill's, who spoke at the ceremony.

• May 4, 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 25, 2023

Smithsonian exhibit explores how entertainment shaped America

"Entertainment Nation/Nación del espectáculo," a new exhibition at the National Museum of American History, features artifacts from 150 years of music, sports and moving images, from "Star Wars" and "The Wizard of Oz" to Prince.

• Dec 4, 2022