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    Oscar Isaac calls “Star Wars” trailer mind-blowing

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    In this Nov. 06, 2014 file photo, Oscar Isaac arrives at 2014 AFI Fest - "A Most Violent Year" event in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

    By John Carucci

    NEW YORK (AP) --

    Oscar Isaac is as wowed by the new "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" trailer as are its fans.

    Isaac, one of the stars of the highly anticipated sequel, said the trailer was "pretty mind-blowing" during an appearance at Monday night's Gotham Independent Film Awards.

    "I shot (the film) this summer and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life," the actor, who was nominated for a Gotham award for his role in "A Most Violent Year," told The Associated Press.

    But when it came time to discuss the particulars of his character, Isaac was not about to reveal anything — including rumors that he's playing the son of Princess Leia and Han Solo.

    "That's what you got from the trailer?" Isaac asked. "Hey, you run with that buddy. You take that and run with it."

    When asked if he was Luke Skywalker's son, he laughed.

    "I can't say a word. What are you doing? I'm not going to tell you . I can't say a word, man," Isaac said.

    The official "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has been viewed more than 10 million times since it debuted on Friday. The J.J. Abrams-directed film is set for release in December of 2015.

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    DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending a yearslong pursuit

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    Dish Network satellite dishes are shown at an apartment complex in Palo Alto, Calif., Feb. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

    DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company.

    The deal was reliant on Dish bond holders agreeing to trade in the debt they held for debt in the new company, a swap that would have cost them about $1.6 billion, collectively.

    The retreat by DirecTV this week may end a years-long effort by the company to acquire both Dish and Sling after it announced the bid in September.

    DirecTV was looking to acquire Dish TV and Sling TV from its owner EchoStar in a debt exchange transaction that included a payment of $1, plus the assumption of approximately $9.8 billion in debt. The deal was contingent on several factors, including regulatory approvals and bondholders writing off debt related to Dish.

    "While we believed a combination of DirecTV and Dish would have benefited all stakeholders, we have terminated the transaction because the proposed exchange terms were necessary to protect DirecTV's balance sheet and our operational flexibility," DirecTV CEO Bill Morrow said in a statement.

    The prospect of a DirecTV-Dish combo has long been rumored, and reported talks resurfaced over the years. And the two almost merged more than two decades ago — but the Federal Communications Commission blocked the deal valued at the time at $18.5 billion deal, citing antitrust concerns.

    The pay-for-TV market has shifted significantly since. As more and more consumers tune into online streaming platforms, demand for more traditional satellite entertainment continues to shrink.

    DirecTV says that it will continue to invest in next-generation streaming platforms and offer new packaging options while integrating content from live TV alongside direct-to-consumer... Read More

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