Star Wars

As the new 'Star Wars' film breaks box office records ... its former boss, George Lucas, vacationed in St Barts with his wife.

Lucas has been hanging on Paul Allen's famous yacht, Tatoosh, which is the 43rd biggest yacht in the world.

So while Lucas is missing out on this latest windfall, selling LucasFilm for $4 billion clearly had its perks.

This is the ominous photo that landed an 18-year-old "Star Wars" fanatic in jail.

As we reported, Arthur Charles Roy was taken into custody after posting this pic allegedly designed to threaten another fan who spoiled the plot for him.

Law enforcement says Roy threatened to go to the other guy's school in Helena, Montana and shoot him.

The pic of Roy brandishing a Colt 1911 semi-automatic with a hairpin trigger is the centerpiece of the case against him.

Roy has posted other scary pics in the past.

A teenage 'Star Wars' fan is in jail after threatening to shoot a friend who spoiled the plot.

Cops say 18-year-old Arthur Charles Roy became enraged after a Facebook friend revealed plot points.

Authorities say Roy, who lives in Helena, Montana, sent his friend a photo of himself, with a gun ... threatening to go to the friend's school and shoot him.

'Star Wars' is more powerful than first thought, because some moviegoers become so overtaken by characters like Chewbacca they actually assume their identity.

Comedian Harland Williams was stricken Monday night as he left the ArcLight in Hollywood with fellow comedian Adam Ray.

Everyone in the world is buzzing over the release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" ... and the TMZ newsroom is no different -- so we whipped up a quick list of our favorite "Star Wars" characters to get you in the spirit for sci-fi.

The latest business to jump on the insane "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" marketing bandwagon will leave you asking, "Is that a lightsaber in your pants or are you happy to see me?"

Sex toy companies have been stocking products geared toward die-hard fans and profiting big time. Fun Factory tells TMZ its sales have shot up 75% because of a spaceship-like product called the Bi Stronic Fusion ... a hands-free self-guided vibrator.

Novelty condom maker Graphic Armor says it launched Star Wars-ish (it's not officially sanctioned) themed condoms earlier this year, and moved several thousand just this month at $2.20 a pop. BTW, they're one size fits all.

Because size matters not.

This is a good sign ... Ronda Rousey getting back to her old, fun, goofy self ... dressing up as a Storm Trooper to watch the new 'Star Wars' movie Thursday night.

Guessing the giant Boba Fett is her boyfriend Travis Browne ... 'cause he's huge.

So, is the force finally coming back for Ronda???

We'll find out soon enough ...

Mark Zuckerberg has turned into the stereotypical Facebook user ... posting baby pics.

The FB honcho showed off his adorable daughter Max dressed up as a baby Jedi, captioning the pic, "The force is strong with this one."

Let's hope the kid is more of Luke than Anakin.

The Jedi council assembled to marry off a couple of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" super fans ... who managed to wrangle R2-D2 to be their best man.

Andrew Porters and Caroline Ritter have been camping outside the Chinese Theater in Hollywood to see the movie. Their plan all along was to tie the knot on opening day, and a viral campaign about the wedding helped them raise money for charity.

It also got the attention of the theater's CEO ... who hooked them up with full Star Wars honors for their ceremony. Besides R2 ... the wedding party also included Chewbacca and a Stormtrooper.

Of course, Darth Vader just had to be the father ... of the bride.

Cue the little fuzzy guys ...

Disney is pulling the plug on pretend warfare by banning all toy guns -- including 'Star Wars' blasters -- from their parks.

Mouse honchos weren't specific on why they upped security measures for Disneyland and Disney World -- but it could be a preemptive response as 'The Force Awakens' is set to premiere.

Other security additions include metal detectors at park entrances, and a ban on adults wearing costumes or masks.

It's a bold move for Disney -- possibly losing tons of cash in merchandise on shelved blasters, and other toy weapons.

Talk about living up to your nickname ...

UFC superstar Ryan "Darth" Bader (get it?) says he'd kick the living snot out of a Jedi in a street fight ... and he's even got a strategy to do it.

The clip is pretty funny ... especially since "Darth" says he's not even a real 'Star Wars' fan -- he just liked the nickname better than the other option, "Master" (get it?).

Carrie Fisher awakened her own dance force at the European premiere after-party in London Wednesday night.

The 'Force Awakens' star was goofing for cameras as she did something slightly vogue-ish while celebrating. Woulda been better in the slave girl costume, but still fun.

BTW, look at her right knee, because we gotta ask ...

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will not just dominate in the movie theaters ... it wants to take over the mayonnaise and window blind markets.

Baffling as it seems, Lucasfilm has filed legal docs to own products with the famous movie title, products that include:

- Mayo
- Window blinds
- Mattresses
- Mustard, ketchup and relish
- Frozen meals, consisting primarily of pasta or rice
- Tortillas
- Marmalades
- Veggie burger patties
- Bowling balls
- Bean bags
- Magic tricks
- Fishing tackle

The film company has filed hundreds of trademark applications.

It's world domination.

Someone has obtained footage from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and they are sending around video of a pivotal moment in the film.

Whoever's doing it just sent the video to TMZ. We will not post or describe it, but the scene is the OMG moment in the flick.

We have verified the authenticity of the footage from someone who has seen the film.

Disney honchos went to great lengths during the previews to protect what could become their most valuable asset -- 'Star Wars.'

Everyone who was invited to see the "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" was wanded when they entered the theater for any devices that might capture images or audio. They were all told to surrender their cell phones at the door.

Media reps all received an email before the event, which read in part, "In order to give audiences around the world the opportunity to enjoy Star Wars: The Force Awakens to its fullest and allow them to discover its surprises and plot twists in the cinema, we respectfully ask that you as press continue to be our partners on this journey, and we ask that you refrain from revealing spoilers and detailed story points in your coverage, including social media."

The Force really is with 'Star Wars' fans camping outside Hollywood's Chinese Theatre, some for almost a week now -- because LAPD's assigning extra officers to watch over them.

Law enFORCEment sources tell us, even though the big premiere event is over ... they're continuing to beef up patrols -- with uniformed and undercover cops on duty -- ahead of Thursday's midnight opening of 'The Force Awakens.'

That area of Hollywood Blvd is a well known tourist trap that attracts lots of petty crime and even assaults. Police want to make sure the 'Star Wars' faithful aren't easy targets ... of the Dark Side.