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Star Wars boss Kathleen Kennedy departs after 14 years in the role
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (412+ words) Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after 14 years at the helm of the studio that makes Star Wars, one of the highest-grossing Hollywood franchises in history. Kennedy, who was picked by Star Wars creator George Lucas to lead the…...
Y cyfarwyddwr Star Wars a'i falchder o fod yn Gymro
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (1091+ words) Richard Marquand gyda yr 'Emperor' wrth gyfarwyddo Return of the Jedi I blant yr 1980au roedd y ffilmiau Star Wars yn eiconig. I un bachgen ifanc yn arbennig, James Marquand, roedd y ddwy ffilm gyntaf wedi gwneud argraff fawr arno. Ond…...
Creative industries 'incredibly worried' about OpenAI-Disney deal
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (737+ words) A union representing workers in the creative industries says there is "real concern" among its members about a $1bn (740m) deal which will see Disney characters brought to ChatGPT and video-generation tool Sora. It is the first major studio to license parts…...
Ray Winstone given Freedom of the City of London
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (479+ words) Actor Ray Winstone has said he is "a very proud Londoner" after receiving the Freedom of the City of London. The 68-year old, who has starred in films including The Departed, Scum and Sexy Beast, was honoured at a ceremony…...
Elf movie costume sells for £239,000 at auction
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (273+ words) A costume worn by Will Ferrell in the film Elf has fetched for more than "239,000 at auction. Hertfordshire-based auction house Propstore estimated the costume from the 2003 Christmas comedy could sell for up to "200,000. The green and yellow outfit was worn…...
'I have a Tardis on my head!': Why fans love Comic Con
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (25+ words) The BBC's Mel Ramsay meets fans and actors at Liverpool Comic Con. 'I have a Tardis on my head!': Why fans love Comic Con...
Ewan McGregor wins outstanding contribution award at Scottish Baftas
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (701+ words) Ewan McGregor has received an award for outstanding contribution to film and television at the Scottish Baftas - and paid tribute to his uncle Denis Lawson for inspiring his acting career. The Star Wars and Trainspotting star was among a host…...
Original 1970s Star Wars and Jaws film posters up for auction
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (423+ words) A selection of original film posters that were collected by a teenager in the 1970s are to be auctioned. Alan Moore, now 68, from Anlaby, only recently discovered the collection again when clearing out his late father's attic. The selection includes posters…...
Star Wars and The Muppets' designer shares 'miracles' from his studio
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (811+ words) With some 1,300 toy and puppet projects under his belt, Steve Allen can proudly say he has spent "46 years being a five-year-old". The walls of his studio in Stroud, Gloucestershire, are a miniature shrine to some of the most popular entertainment…...
BBC Audio | Good Bad Billionaire | George Lucas: Box Office Billions
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (229+ words) Viktor Bout: Merchant of Death Bernard Arnault: The Wolf in Cashmere Kim Kardashian: Breaking the Internet Michael Jordan: Most Valuable Player Denise Coates: Ultimate Gambler Sam Bankman-Fried with Michael Lewis Bill Gates: Software Hardman Patrick Soon-Shiong: Cures for Cash Michael…...