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Disney throws down gauntlet in war on Netflix

Disney throws down gauntlet in war on Netflix

Washington - The battle is on. Walt Disney Co. is bringing its biggest weapons to a new streaming service, including "Star Wars" and Marvel superheroes, in what is expected to be bruising war with Netflix and others for television dominance.

'Star Wars' icon Carrie Fisher dead at 60

December 28, 2016

LOS ANGELES - Hollywood star Carrie Fisher -- best known for her portrayal of Princess Leia in the wildly popular "Star Wars" films -- died Tuesday, days after suffering a heart attack on a transatlantic flight. She was 60.

'Thrones' star Emilia Clarke joins 'Star Wars' spin-off

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2016

LOS ANGELES - From the mystical land of Westeros to a galaxy far, far away -- British actress Emilia Clarke has been announced as the female lead in the "Star Wars" Han Solo spin-off.

Actor Kenny Baker, Star Wars' R2-D2, dies aged 81

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2016

London - Kenny Baker, the British actor who starred as plucky robot R2-D2 in the "Star Wars" movies, died on Saturday at the age of 81, his agent and relatives said.

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