When The Empire Strikes Back was released in 1980, it contained the biggest twist in all of film history: that Luke Skywalker's father was actually Darth Vader. So when it came time for the sequel three years later, Return of the Jedi faced an impossible task of matching it. And while no one would claim [...]
On May 25, 1983 - 40 years ago today! - Return of the Jedi was released in theaters. The film was the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy, tying together the three-part story in an immensely satisfying way for the main characters. The heroes rescue Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the [...]
We have seen a number of actors from the Star Wars prequel trilogy make a return to the franchise recently. But one who hasn't returned seems quite open to it, if asked. In a recent interview with GQ Magazine, Natalie Portman said that while it's not a topic that's been brought up, she'd be willing [...]
The WGA writers' strike is having a significant impact on plenty of movies and shows currently, and among them is The Mandalorian. According to Deadline, production on season four of the popular series is likely to be delayed due to the strike. Though a fourth season has yet to be officially announced, it's the worst-kept-secret [...]
There was some sad news that came out today, as Ray Stevenson died on Sunday at the age of 58. Stevenson was known for roles in projects like King Arthur, Rome, Punisher: War Zone, the Thor movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and RRR, among others. Beyond that, he had a role in three different [...]
When Ahsoka premieres later this year, it will be continuing the story told in The Mandalorian and the connected universe, and there will be (among other things) an incredibly important development: the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn. He was mentioned in season two of The Mandalorian, and then again in season three as the Imperial [...]
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny premiered on Thursday at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in France, and it marked far more than just the release of another film: it was Harrison Ford's goodbye as a figure who has frequently been voted the most iconic character in movie history. And he felt every bit [...]
The Walt Disney Company will soon be removing some content from the Disney+ streaming platform, and included among them is the Willow series that premiered last fall. CEO Bob Iger had indicated recently that they would be pulling some content in cost-saving measures, and the first batch of those cuts were confirmed on Thursday. Included [...]
The Walt Disney Company announced today that the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel will be closing, with the last stay coming in September 2023. The hotel was launched in March 2022 at Walt Disney World in Florida with the promise of providing a fully immersive and expansive Star Wars experience. Guests were thrust right into [...]
In some really exciting and well-timed news, the Indiana Jones franchise is arriving on Disney+ later this month, dropping on May 31. All four of the currently released films will be available on the streaming platform, making the long-awaited arrival of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade, and Kingdom of [...]
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