Kenner’s once notorious “Early Bird Certificate Package” contained a cardboard stand for the toymaker’s 12 original figures, which weren’t available in time for the holidays. (Photo courtesy of the ...

May the 40th be with you. — -- On May 25, 1977, fans were introduced to a galaxy far, far away. While 20th Century Fox had little faith a movie called "Star Wars" would be a hit, the space opera ...

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Obviously, this restoration had its limits. The creases in the posters where the folds exist remain, even if they are less distracting to look at. But the yellowing effect is largely dialed back. And ...

The original theatrical cut of Star Wars will be shown in theaters for the first time in decades. The BFI is planning to screen the 1977 version of George Lucas' timeless classic during their Film on ...

The Star Wars Original Trilogy has undergone significant changes since the 1977-1983 releases. Several waves of re-mastering and re-imagining have led to substantial alterations in A New Hope, The ...

When George Lucas' "Star Wars" first landed in 1977, some critics were swept away, while others resisted the tide. A sampling: " 'Star Wars' is like getting a box of Cracker Jacks which is all prizes.

Below is Newsday's original film review of "Star Wars," which ran Friday, May 27, 1977. The movie premiered in theaters May 25, 1977. “Star Wars” is one of the greatest adventure movies ever made.

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy made a surprise appearance on opening night of the BFI Film on Film Festival in London, where the ultra-rare, original first print of George Lucas’ “Star Wars” was ...

Adam Chitwood is a former Managing Editor at Collider, where he covered film and television with a focus on interviews, features, and industry analysis. Star Wars is quite possibly the biggest film ...