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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: 'May the 4th' Star Wars celebration starts early in New York City

By Jaecie Stilovich
April 02, 2024 12:00 AM
The Walt Disney Company is excited to celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4. The company announced a new “March to May the 4th” campaign — and new collectibles, toys and apparel — at the Empire State Building during the month of March. The famous skyscraper was lit with projections of Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader.
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Movies & Television

BYU professor's short film chosen for local film festival

By Annika Ohran
January 23, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU adjunct professor and filmmaker Douglas Cunningham finished directing his second short film, “Highway,” and is preparing for its first showing on January 27 and subsequent screening at Zions Indie Film Fest in March.
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Movies & Television

BYU professors discuss impact of remakes, sequels on pop culture

By Julia Orellana Funes
December 09, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU professors with expertise in pop culture, humanities and media arts weighed in on the impact of remakes and sequels in film and TV.
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Campus

Media innovations event to unite students, professionals

By Sam Bigelow
March 25, 2019 12:00 AM
This poster offers specific details for the 'Media of Today and Tomorrow' event, which will be held on March 29 in the HFAC. (Benjamin Thevenin)
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Campus Events

Video: BYU students show Halloween spirit with festive costumes

By Kelsey Edwards
October 31, 2016 12:00 AM
Students traded their normal school attire for festive costumes to celebrate Halloween on Monday. The Daily Universe interviewed students about their costumes and why they love Halloween.
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Life

Luke Skywalker star Mark Hamill sets world record for largest Comic Con panel

By Jessica Olsen
September 02, 2016 12:00 AM
In this Dec. 14, 2015 file photo, Mark Hamill arrives at the world premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Los Angeles. Hamill's Comic Con panel in Salt Lake City was the largest in history. (Associated Press)
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Movies & Television

15 ways BYU students channel their inner Star Wars

By Kjersten Johnson
May 04, 2016 12:00 AM
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Movies & Television

Star Wars syndrome and the frenzy for the familiar

By Aaron Hastings
March 14, 2016 12:00 AM
Star Wars character C-3PO, left, appears backstage with Andy Serkis at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. The franchise remains relevant despite almost 40 years since the release of Star Wars in 1977. (Associated Press)
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Movies & Television

'Star Wars' producers charged over Harrison Ford accident

February 19, 2016 12:00 AM
This Star Wars shot shows Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca and Harrison Ford as Han Solo in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.' (Lucasfilm via Associated Press)
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A Week in Photos

45th Annual Festival of Trees Recap

By Austin Tenny
December 12, 2015 12:00 AM
Just in case you missed the 45th Annual Festival of Trees this year in Sandy, Utah, 750 large and small shining trees, plus 125 hand made quilts and 120 ginger bread creations and wreaths were auctioned off as a fundraising effort to help Primary Children's Hospital patients. The event ran from Wednesday, Dec. 2nd to Saturday, Dec. 5th. Here are some of the magical trees and sweets created this year.
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Nation

U.S. toy industry estimates 2015 to be best year for sales

November 11, 2015 12:00 AM
Barbie Fashionista Dolls from Mattel are displayed at the TTPM Holiday Showcase in New York. The U.S. toy industry is expected to have its strongest year in over a decade. (Associated Press)
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Campus Events

Students deck out in costume for Halloween

By Liesl Hansen
October 30, 2015 12:00 AM
Even though Halloween's not until Saturday this year, students still love dressing up. From Ash Ketchum to Edgar Allen Poe to a Tinder profile, the creativity for Halloween costumes never runs dry. Check out our favorites.
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Movies & Television

Movie characters will be popular Halloween costumes at BYU

By Whitney Hales
October 26, 2015 12:00 AM
Tweet photos of your costume to @UniverseCampus. The best photos will be featured on universe.byu.edu.
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Movies & Television

New Star Wars trailer spurs excitement

By Jake Healey
October 22, 2015 12:00 AM
Last week's broadcast of Monday Night Football spoke to jocks and nerds alike. During halftime of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants, ESPN aired a full-length trailer for the upcoming sci-fi film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.'
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Technology

BYU grad rises to notoriety with replica Star Wars droid BB-8

By Aaron Hastings
April 22, 2015 12:00 AM
BB-8 at Star Wars Celebration (ABC)
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Basketball

Tournament Photo Diary: Your unofficial guide to the Las Vegas Strip

March 07, 2015 12:00 AM
Basketball isn't the only thing for fans to see at the 2015 WCC basketball tournament. Several members of the Universe staff took to the Las Vegas Strip to document some of the more interesting sights of Sin City's most infamous street.
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Movies & Television

Utah's largest convention: Salt Lake Comic Con FanXperience returns

By Hailey Stevens
January 24, 2015 12:00 AM
Attendees of the 2013 Salt Lake Comic Con dressed up to attend workshops, take pictures and see what vendors had to offer. (Courtesy Sarah Hill)
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Breaking News

Stormtroopers break it down on BYU campus

By Joshua Jamias
January 28, 2014 12:00 AM
Stormtroopers with moves from another galaxy. Left to right: Jason Celaya, Jason Pickett, Landon Anderson, Chaz Bodily and Brayden Singley
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