The Star Wars franchise boasts a huge amount of lore since the first movie A New Hope debuted in 1977. Since then, fans have been treated to many different eras across the timelin ...

No cause of death was given. The lanky performer made his first appearance as the beloved, bleating Chewbacca character in the landmark 1977 sci-fi action-thriller “Star Wars,” and went on to ...

Chewbacca, a huge hairy Wookie who was played by London-born actor Peter Mayhew, is one of the most iconic characters in the Star Wars franchise. His weapon was described by Propstore as "one of ...

Chewbacca’s bowcaster ... The item is a real Horton crossbow which was modified for the character, nicknamed “Chewie” and played by Peter Mayhew, to give it a futuristic yet battle-worn ...

A weapon prop used by Chewbacca in all three of the original Star Wars movies was sold at a US auction for $610,000 (£471,493). The Bowcaster, which resembles a crossbow, was from props master ...