Bad to the bone and made for the screen, give me a complicated villain over a one note hero any old day but especially on April 29, National Villain Day. Interestingly, and etymologically, the word villain translates to common villager and comes from the Medieval belief, held by the aristocracy, (and let’s be real those … Read more
Like Indiana Jones finding the Holy Grail, Steven Spielberg has finally seen the light. This week, the filmmaker said onstage at the Time100 Summit that he regrets editing the guns out of “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and digitally swapping them with walkie-talkies for the 20th anniversary re-release in 2002. “That was a mistake,” a repentant Spielberg … Read more
Over the past few weeks, Hollywood has announced major new project after major new project. The thing is, they’re all old. Warner Bros. is said to be close to a deal for a seven-season TV series adaptation of the Harry Potter books … only 11 years after they completed a massively popular eight-film adaptation of … Read more
The “Wars” aren’t over yet. At the Star Wars Celebration event Friday in London, Disney and Lucasfilm announced a Death Star-sized slate of upcoming films and TV shows to be set in a galaxy far, far away. The biggest news of the day was that Daisy Ridley will return to play Rey in a new, … Read more
Daisy Ridley has her next “Star Wars” gig lined up! The British actress, 30, revealed that she will be returning to the space opera franchise as her character, Rey, at the “Star Wars Celebration” held in London on Friday. “My heart is pounding,” the often outspoken Ridley happily told the audience. “I’m very thrilled to … Read more
Baby Yoda now has two new celebrity friends. Lizzo and Jack Black surprised “The Mandalorian” viewers when they made guest cameos on a recent episode. The season three episode dropped on Disney+ yesterday with fans going wild over the two stars’ shocking appearances. The “Juice” singer, 34, portrayed the Duchess Of Plazir-15 while the “School … Read more
The internet’s favorite baby might soon be saying his first words. According to “The Mandalorian” executive producer Dave Filoni, Baby Yoda speaking is a real possibility. “It’s definitely something we think about,” he told Insider. “We talk about how much would that change him or how much do we change him?” he said. So far … Read more
Paul Grant, a UK actor and stuntman famous for appearing playing an Ewok in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi,” has died at age 56. Police discovered 4-foot-4 star collapsed outside of King’s Cross Station in London on Thursday, reported the Sun. Paramedics rushed Grant to the hospital, where he was pronounced brain dead, though … Read more
Let the flesh be with you. A sexy “Star Wars”-themed show is stripteasing its way to a galaxy near you. “The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody” opens on May 10 at the Orpheum Theater in the East Village. It’s based on characters from the franchise and features “Sultry Stormtroopers, a dangerously enticing Boba Fett, … Read more
The Force is lukewarm with this one. Disney debuted a “real” lightsaber Friday at the SXSW film festival in Texas during a presentation led by Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro. The special effects device, an iconic piece of the “Star Wars” franchise, was unveiled as part of Disney’s insanely expensive Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience. “It’s … Read more
Gina Carano’s character in “The Mandalorian,” Cara Dune, will still be part of the Disney+ series. The 40-year-old actress and former MMA fighter was fired from the show in 2021 after several problematic posts, including one that compared the Nazi murders of the Jewish population to “hating someone for their political views.” Rick Famuyiwa, the series … Read more
Pedro Pascal’s star has been on the rise lately, with roles in a slew of big franchises such as “The Mandalorian” and “The Last of Us” – but he’s finding out that a higher profile brings inappropriate fan behavior. Pascal, 47, said on the “Graham Norton Show” that some “Star Wars” fans are asking him … Read more
The Force is strong with Mando … and Grogu. The new trailer for the third season of Disney’s hit tv show “The Mandalorian” broke several records within the first 24 hours of dropping during the NFL wild-card playoff game on January 16, exclusively reports The Hollywood Reporter. “Mandalorian” debuted with a whopping 83.5 million views … Read more
Star Wars is getting a whole lot cuter with the return of “The Mandalorian” this Spring. The first trailer for the third season of “The Mandalorian” dropped Monday, with the surprise feature of Babu Frick, a fan-favorite character who stole the hearts of many Star Wars fans challenging Grogu (Baby Yoda) for his spot as … Read more
Nicholas Cage won’t be giving “Star Wars” fans any new hopes. The notoriously eccentric star has revealed that he has no plans to join the “Star Wars” franchise, despite one star’s attempts to recruit him. “I’m not really down,” the “Moonstruck” actor told Yahoo Entertainment. while promoting his new western film “The Old Way.” To … Read more
Gary Friedkin — who played an Ewok in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” — has died at age 70 from COVID-19 complications, according to an online obituary. The actor passed away peacefully Dec. 2 at a hospice after “enduring a difficult” three-and-a-half weeks in the intensive care unit of a Youngstown, Ohio, hospital, per … Read more
Thanksgiving is here, and whether you’re celebrating with a huge gathering, a smaller affair — or solo — there’s always ample opportunity to liven up Turkey Day with entertainment from the comfort of your own home. This year, there are a slew of TV selections with cross-audience appeal, including returning favorites such as the … Read more
A Belgian woman says that she is constantly stopped in the streets by people who think she is actually “Killing Eve” star Jodie Comer — and she loves it. Charlotte Ryckeboer says that she could not see the similarities for herself until a stranger approached her and asked if she was Comer, according to Jam … Read more
The season of the witch and All Hallow’s Eve is upon us and with it the call to release your inhibitions and cover your flesh with a costume that could be wild, whimsical or downright wicked. The tradition of masquerading reaches back to the ancient Celts that dressed themselves in animal hides to ward off … Read more
May the dough be with you in San Francisco. Mother-daughter bakery owners went viral after they handcrafted a “Star Wars”-inspired creation for Halloween. Catherine and Hanalee Pervan of One House Bakery recreated the scene of Han Solo frozen in carbonite in “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back,” using bread dough, according to … Read more