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Kepler epitaph? Eight most intriguing finds of troubled telescope.
Kepler, the space telescope designed to help us find other Earth-like planets, is on the fritz. Scientists hope they will be able to fix it remotely, but if they can't, its brief, brilliant career could be over. Here are eight of its most important discoveries.
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14 acting legends over 70
Some say Hollywood may be ageist, with careers fizzling for most after they become senior citizens, but these actors and actresses buck that trend. Check out our list of 14 actors over 70 who haven't lost their touch.
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'Gods Like Us': 6 stories of Hollywood from Ty Burr's new book
Here are 6 tales of Hollywood lore in 'Gods Like Us.'
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'The Phantom Menace': Six other 3-D re-releases to look for
'The Phantom Menace' and 'Beauty and the Beast' were just the beginning of old movies that will be new again
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Clint Eastwood in Top 6 Super Bowl 2012 car commercials (+video)
Sure, the New York Giants won the 2012 Super Bowl. But who won the battle of the Super Bowl car commercials? NBC says advertisers paid an average of $3.5 million for a 30-second spot in this year's Super Bowl. Last year, Volkswagon was the biggest crowd pleaser with their Darth Vader "The Force" ad which got millions of views online before it debuted on TV. This year, the early favorite was Ferris Bueller (aka Matthew Broderick) hawking a Honda. But Chrysler's Halftime in America ad, starring Clint Eastwood, is what everyone is talking about now. Here's one viewer's take on the Top 6 Super Bowl car commercials for 2012. Which is your favorite?
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Kepler epitaph? Eight most intriguing finds of troubled telescope.
Kepler, the space telescope designed to help us find other Earth-like planets, is on the fritz. Scientists hope they will be able to fix it remotely, but if they can't, its brief, brilliant career could be over. Here are eight of its most important discoveries.
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'Star Trek Into Darkness' director J.J. Abrams discusses whether he would take on a third 'Trek' and that new 'Star Wars' movie
'Star Trek Into Darkness' can be seen by 'Trek' fans and newbies, Abrams says, and the opportunity to direct the new 'Star Wars' movie makes him 'feel preposterously lucky.' 'Star Trek Into Darkness' hit theaters May 17.
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Ray Harryhausen was a special-effects pioneer
Ray Harryhausen perfected the stop-motion method of effects, creating characters that were from 3 to 15 inches tall for his sequences. Ray Harryhausen is cited as an inspiration by director George Lucas and writer Ray Bradbury.
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Culture Cafe Star Wars Day: Memories of watching the original trilogy at a young age
As Star Wars Day is celebrated, one fan remembers watching the movies before she knew what 'delusions of grandeur' were and when Force philosophy was a little much. Star Wars Day is celebrated on May the fourth (take a second, you'll get it).
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Star Wars actor dies: His 'disturbing' Star Wars role outshone a long career
Star Wars actor Richard LeParmentier died this morning in Austin. "Every time we find someone's lack of faith disturbing, we'll think of him," said his family in a statement.
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Does a Star Wars palace in Italy need the army to protect it?
The Royal Palace of Caserta, which rivals Versailles in size and has appeared in several movies, is in such disrepair and so poorly guarded that the local mayor says the military needs to step in.
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Cover Story Oscars 2013 and Spielberg: The storyteller is part of our cultural DNA
Oscars 2013: Oscar or not for 'Lincoln,' Steven Spielberg has not only shaped our fantasies, he's influenced a generation's perspective on history.
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Culture Cafe Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill are 'talking' with 'Star Wars' insiders about appearing in new movies, says Hamill
Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill, who starred in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, are discussing appearing in the new movies, according to Hamill. Carrie Fisher starred as Princess Leia Organa, while Mark Hamill played Luke Skywalker.
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Culture Cafe Harrison Ford rumor: Has he signed on for 'Star Wars 7'?
Are the Harrison Ford rumors true -- that the actor has signed on for the new 'Star Wars' movie? The Harrison Ford rumor is so far unconfirmed.
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Stuart Freeborn, the man behind Yoda's makeup, was a pioneer in Hollywood
Stuart Freeborn was 'a makeup legend,' said 'Star Wars' creator George Lucas. Stuart Freeborn worked on films such as 'Dr. Strangelove' and 'Planet of the Apes' as well as the 'Star Wars' films.
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Culture Cafe 'Star Wars': Which characters are getting their own spin-off films?
'Star Wars' will already be getting at least three new films for a new trilogy that's planned for 2015. Which beloved characters from the original trilogy may get their own spin-off movies?
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Star Wars VII: The force is strong in J.J. Abrams
Disney confirmed that J.J. Abrams, of 'Lost' and the new 'Star Trek' movies, will direct the newest 'Star Wars' movie, set to be released in 2015. Abrams will consult with one of the writers from the original trilogy.
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14 acting legends over 70
Some say Hollywood may be ageist, with careers fizzling for most after they become senior citizens, but these actors and actresses buck that trend. Check out our list of 14 actors over 70 who haven't lost their touch.
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Lego Racism? Muslim Turks complain about Jabba the Hut
Lego racism? Turks in Austria say Lego's Jabba's Palace set looks like a mosque. And Lego's Star Wars villian Jabba the Hut perpetuates racism and prejudice toward Muslims among children who play with Legos.
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Culture Cafe Joss Whedon's 'S.H.I.E.L.D' TV series great for 'the whole family,' says ABC president
Joss Whedon's show about the men and women who work with Marvel superheroes would debut in fall 2013 if it was given the go-ahead by the network.
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Toy Hall of Fame inducts Dominoes, Star Wars
Toy Hall of Fame's newest inductees include Dominoes and action figures of Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and the rest. 10 other finalists, including Magic 8 Ball and the board game Twister, did not make the cut for the Toy Hall of Fame.
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Culture Cafe 'Star Wars: Episode 7' - Were we wrong about George Lucas all along? (+video)
The news that 'Star Wars: Episode 7' is on its way and that Disney has bought the 'Star Wars' franchise from George Lucas raises the prospect that the world is only now beginning to understand his vision for the classic trilogy. Disney buying 'Star Wars' could cause a 'Lord of the Rings'-like universe expansion.
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Culture Cafe 'Star Wars: Episode 7': How Disney could avoid ruining 'Star Wars'
'Star Wars: Episode 7' is coming, whether we like it or not. I don't – but the news about 'Star Wars: Episode 7' may not be all terrible.
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Culture Cafe 'Star Wars: Episode 7' to hit theaters in 2015 (+video)
'Star Wars: Episode 7' will come to theaters after Disney finalized a deal to buy Lucasfilm, and at least two more movies after 'Star Wars: Episode 7' are planned.
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Disney buys 'Star Wars' studio for $4.05B. New film in 2015.
Disney will buy Lucasfilm Ltd, and the 'Star Wars' franchise from filmmaker George Lucas for $4.05 billion, the companies announced Tuesday. The Disney deal comes with the promise of a new 'Star Wars' film in 2015.
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Glittering Images
Camille Paglia's willingness to go out on a limb with her artistic opinions makes 'Glittering Images' a lively read.
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Bizarre alien 'Tatooine' orbits two suns, in four-star solar system
The alien planet, called PH1, is a gas giant planet slightly bigger than Neptune.
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'Gods Like Us': 6 stories of Hollywood from Ty Burr's new book
Here are 6 tales of Hollywood lore in 'Gods Like Us.'
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Tatooine-like planet: Astronomers spot pair of planets orbiting twin suns (+video)
Tatooine-like planet: In a cosmic first, astronomers have discovered two alien planets orbiting two stars, not unlike Luke Skywalker's home planet in the Star Wars films.
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10 great songs made with the Bob Moog Google Doodle
The latest Google Doodle, created to commemorate synthesizer inventor Bob Moog's birthday, allows users to play and record their own songs. Here's a list of the best we've listened to so far.
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