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EXCLUSIVE: J.W. Rinzler Explores Lucas' Original Concept In "The Star Wars"

In a candid, spoiler-filled interview, writer J.W. Rinzler discusses and artist Mike Mayhew's Dark Horse Comics adaption of George Lucas' original concept for his blockbuster multimedia franchise, "The Star Wars."

Comics A.M. - Disney Layoffs Expected As Part of Restructuring

Layoffs anticipated at Disney following company-wide review! Comic Con South Africa may not be all it's purported to be! Massive comics collection goes up for auction this weekend! Plus more!

Disney Shutters LucasArts, Ends Production on "Star Wars 1313" & "Star Wars: First Assault"

Disney shut down Lucasfilm's long-running studio LucasArts today, ending production on all current projects including "Star Wars: First Assault" and the highly anticipated "Star Wars 1313."

WC13: Dark Horse To Adapt Lucas' Original "Star Wars" Draft

In what Lucasfilm and Dark Horse call "the biggest event in the history of 'Star Wars' comics," the publisher revealed at WonderCon it will adapt George Lucas’ rough-draft original screenplay for the 1977 blockbuster.

"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" Ending, New Series in Development

After five seasons, Lucasfilm will “wind down” the hit "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," which will be replaced with a new series. It will also postpone the release of "Star Wars: Detours."

Mark Hamill Confirms He's in Talks for "Star Wars: Episode VII"

Though no contracts have been signed, Mark Hamill confirmed he’s in talks to return as Luke Skywalker in "Star Wars: Episode VII," which he hopes will be “much more carefree and lighthearted and humorous.”

Who Could Play Young Han Solo in Disney’s "Star Wars" Spinoff?

Following confirmation that Disney is developing standalone "Star Wars" films centering on established characters, our thoughts turn to who could step into Harrison Ford's boots for the rumored Han Solo origin story.

J.J. Abrams To Direct "Star Wars Episode VII"

"Star Trek Into Darkness" director J.J. Abrams has been confirmed to direct "Star Wars Episode VII" for Disney with a 2015 target release date.

Comics A.M. - Disney Reportedly Tightening Belt, Mulling Layoffs

Following purchases of Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm, Disney eyes cost-cutting measures! Another look at the Shooter Era of Marvel! Lemire on the end of "Sweet Tooth"! The waning of rage comics! Rob Guillory on "Chew"! More!

RUMOR: "Star Wars" License Shifts To Marvel In 2013

Rumors have surfaced that the "Star Wars" license currently held by Dark Horse Comics will shift to the Disney-owned Marvel Comics in 2013.

Lucasfilm Confirms Michael Arndt Will Write "Star Wars: Episode VII"

Lucasfilm has quickly confirmed that Michael Arndt, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Toy Story 3," will pen "Star Wars: Episode VII," set to arrive in 2015.

The Line It Is Drawn - Disney Welcomes Star Wars!

In light of Disney purchasing Lucasfilm, our artists drew mash-ups of Disney and Star Wars characters. Jabba takes the Disney princesses as slaves, Peter Pan meets Darth Hook and here comes Hannah Organa!

Did Disney Buy Lucasfilm for the Wrong Reasons?

Disney has made it clear the purchase of Lucasfilm on October 30 was for Star Wars and Star Wars alone. SPINOFF asks if this was a short-sighted reason.

Comic Book Legends Revealed - Marvel's "Star Wars" Comics

With Marvel and Lucasfilm both Disney-owned companies, we take a look at Marvel's Star Wars comics! Was there a character Lucas hated? Did the comic accidentally predict a major "Return of the Jedi" plot point? Plus, more!

In Your Face Jam - 10/31/2012

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, New York resident Brett White finds it difficult to get worked up over yesterday's announcement of Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm.

"Star Wars Episode 7" Will Be an "Original Story"

Disney’s new "Star Wars" trilogy won’t be based on any existing material, including the bestselling "Thrawn Trilogy," a Lucasfilm source contends.

Dark Horse Comics Reacts to Disney's "Star Wars" Purchase

Dark Horse President Mike Richardson comments on Disney's purchase of Lucasfilm and what it means for the publisher's "Star Wars" expanded universe comics and the potential ramifications for the publisher moving forward.

Disney Buys Lucasfilm, Announces New "Star Wars" Movie For 2015

Less than three years after buying Marvel for $4 billion, The Walt Disney Company has announced it will acquire Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion. With the news arrives word of a new Star Wars movie for 2015. Updated at 3:23 p.m.

Could "Star Wars: Underworld" Have a Time-Travel Premise?

A new rumor has emerged with a potentially major detail about the storyline of "Star Wars: Underworld," the much-discussed, and currently shelved, live-action TV series. SPINOFF has details.

NYCC: Joe Kubert's Poster for Lucasfilm's "Red Tails"

Legendary artist Joe Kubert's poster for Lucasfilm's upcoming feature "Red Tails" debuted at New York Comic Con as a show-exclusive giveaway.

Ostrander Bonds with "Star Wars: Agent of the Empire"

CBR spoke with writer John Ostrander about his new Star Wars miniseries for Dark Horse, which examines whether a man can work for something as evil as the Empire without becoming evil himself.

Exploring Boba and Jango Fett's "Blood Ties"

Tom Taylor spoke about writing the adventures of Star Wars' intergalactic man of mystery, Boba Fett and he brought along Daniel Logan, the actor who played young Boba in "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones."

PRESS RELEASE: "A Galaxy Far, Far Away" Invades Comic-Con

PRESS RELEASE: G4 and Lucasfilm Present The First-Ever Televised Panel In San DIego Comic-Con History

CCI: Star Wars

Lucasfilm’s Steve Sansweet talked to fans at Comic-Con about the new video game, “The Force Unleashed,” and brought the creative team behind “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” film and TV show to discuss the new projects.

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