Darth Vader's lightsaber might be red, but its former owners are only seeing piles of green right now ... 'cause they sold the prop for millions.
Thescreen-matched Hero Dueling Lightsaber used by Vader in "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" sold at auction earlier this week for $3.6 million -- even higher than the original $1M-to-$3M estimate.
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We caught up with Brandon Alinger -- COO of Propstore, the company that sold the saber -- as the item hit auction ... and, he told us the company's previous "Star Wars" prop record sale was $2.3 million. Looks like The Force was just stronger with this one.
Talk about a weapon of mass value -- Darth Vader’s iconic lightsaber is about to hit the auction block ... and this bad boy’s expected to rake in Jedi-mind-blowing cash.
TMZ got Brandon Alinger, COO of Prop Store, on cam -- and he makes it clear, this isn't some random hunk of plastic ... it’s the screen-matched Hero Dueling Lightsaber used by Vader in "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi."
Catch the full clip ... 'cause Brandon gives us his prediction of what he thinks it'll fetch, and the number is high, especially since the absentee bid is already over a million bucks!
Ryan Gosling has officially landed in a galaxy far, far away -- he’s on the set of the next "Star Wars" flick, and the first look is here!
Peep the B&W pic, Ryan posted up Thursday with rising child star Flynn Gray on the set of Shawn Levy’s "Star Wars: Starfighter" -- the flick just kicked off production and is gunning for lightspeed to theaters in 2027.
Ryan’s role is still under wraps, but make no mistake -- he’s front and center in this Lucasfilm saga. Not only is he leading the movie, he’s also flexing as an executive producer.
Darth Vader’s actual lightsaber from "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" is hitting the auction block for the first time ever ... and the estimated price tag is sky-high enough to make you choke!
Yup, you heard that right -- Propstore, the holy grail of movie memorabilia, is ready to unleash the real film-used lightsaber … with a jaw-dropping pre-sale estimate of $1-to-$3M.
It’s worth every penny -- especially 'cause it's the screen-matched lightsaber from the epic Vader vs. Luke showdowns wielded by Darth actor David Prowse and stunt legend Bob Anderson in some of the franchise's most climactic moments.
Donald Trump's strong with the Force ... though he's not on the side of the Jedi like his followers might imagine -- he's fully embracing the unlimited power of the Dark Side.
The White House decided to embrace Star Wars Day by dropping an A.I.-generated photo of the president dressed in 'Star Wars' gear ... showing the POTUS as a hulking figure in a sleeveless cloak -- flaunting his massive arms -- while bald eagles back him up.
He's holding a lightsaber too ... but, instead of a blue or green variety traditionally used by Jedis, Trump's got a bright red saber -- big Sith energy.
Hidden behind this heavily altered photo is a Hollywood hunk who may not be your "father," but he's definitely zzzzaddy! Given the clues, see if you can guess who he is!
While he isn't a former "Star Wars" actor, he's still part of the franchise ... The news broke late last year: this actor will star in "The Mandalorian & Guru" -- set to hit theaters in 2026.
His past roles include popular shows like "The Bear" and "Shameless," and he definitely looks better with his clothes off ... he practically broke the internet with his Calvin Klein undies ad!
'Star Wars' fans are standing by, just like their favorite rebel pilots -- 'cause a big ticket item from the franchise is hitting the auction block ... but, you'll need a whole bunch of Galactic Credits to pick up this one.
A rebel pilot helmet used during the filming of 'The Empire Strikes Back' has been added to the Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in Los Angeles, taking place in September.
Propstore -- a trusted name in the memorabilia game -- is selling this custom-made helmet used during the Rebel Alliance's battle against the Empire on the ice planet Hoth.
"Star Wars" ain't just for Americans ... people all over the world love the hit series -- including people in Japan who got to enjoy a star-studded celebration of the franchise!
The Lucasfilm team headed to Tokyo to announce details about its next standalone movie in the franchise Friday at the Makuhari Messe convention center ... bringing out the star of the flick, Ryan Gosling, to talk about the new project.
The pull of The Force brought more than just current stars to the event, BTW ... 'cause Anakin Skywalker himself, Hayden Christensen, also delighted fans with his presence.
San Diego Comic-Con is still a few months away ... but, SoCal saw a whole lot of great costumes by cosplayers who hit up this year's edition of WonderCon.
We've complied pics of the best looks from the weekend convention in Anaheim ... with attendees dressed as characters film, television, video games and even theme parks!
A huge swath of fans proved they're committed to the way of "The Mandalorian" ... covering their faces in the iconic masks and hanging in one big group -- comfortable among their warrior pals.
10:03 AM PT -- Clive's daughter Kate tells TMZ … "My father had been suffering with dementia for over three years. My husband, and our 7-year-old daughter relocated from Redwood City to care for him in 2002. He actually completed his last motion picture in 2016 directed by Fernando Trueba which he enjoyed tremendously.
"As a professional, he was never short on time or generosity when speaking with younger people who wished to enter into the world of show business. He spoke at UT’s Theatre Under the Stars, Magic Con, and Wizard Con. He is also one of the last performers who worked with Billy Wilder and Irving Kirshner. Whether encouraging me through medical school or being a wonderful dad, he covered all the bases."
Actor Clive Revill — best known as the voice of the villainous Emperor Palpatine in one of the "Star Wars" films, has died.
Revill passed away at an assisted-living facility in Sherman Oaks, California, on March 11 while suffering from dementia, his daughter, Kate, told The Hollywood Reporter.
In "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back," Revill played the role of the hooded Palpatine who spoke in a creepy voice as a three-dimensional image to Darth Vader about their enemy Luke Skywalker.
"The Mandalorian" fans will be pulling out their wallets and saying "This is the way" for this new auction item ... a lightsaber used in the show and wielded by Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill!
GWS Auctionhas put the saber up for sale ... starting the bidding at $25K -- so, a super Star Wars fan is going to need to empty the bank account for this one.
According to the site, two versions of the lightsaber -- a metal one called a "hero" lightsaber used for close-up shots and inserts and a lighter "stunt" lightsaber used in general shots and action sequences. This is the stunt lightsaber.
Josh Gad had to put on a show for a comedy legend ... revealing he ran Mel Brooks through the recent "Star Wars" sequels while pitching a "Spaceballs" sequel.
The actor told the story on a recent episode of the "Let's Talk Off Camera" podcast, hosted by Kelly Ripa ... explaining Mel's very involved in a "Spaceballs" sequel.
Gad says when they pitched their original concept, Mel told them he needed them to explain the more recent movies to him ... and asked Gad not to leave at any detail.
Jake Lloyd -- the child star who played young Anakin Skywalker in "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace" -- is finally talking about his mental health issues ... diving into the recent treatment he received.
The former actor spoke with author Clayton Sandell -- co-writer of 'Star Wars Timelines' -- alongside his mother, Lisa Lloyd, for a feature posted to Sandell's Substack.
According to Sandell, Jake just finished an 18-month stint in a mental health rehab faciliy after having a "psychotic break" in March 2023 ... during which his mom says he turned off the engine of his car while driving down a three-lane highway.
George Lucas is still the biggest fan of his own galaxy, sporting a super cool 'Star Wars' shirt, even though he sold his production company Lucasfilm to Disney over a decade ago.
The 80-year-old legend was looking like a true fashion Jedi, rocking a bright red Stormtrooper tee while living his best life on a year-end getaway in St. Barts.
George was serving up quite the style moment, pairing the tee with white shorts, and a matching bucket hat -- definitely soaking up the holiday vibes in full-on chill mode.
