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'Children of Blood and Bone' author won't see film after feud with star Amandla Stenberg
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (449+ words) Tomi Adeyemi, the author of the bestselling fantasy "Children of Blood and Bone," isn't planning to see the forthcoming film adaptation " even though she co-wrote it. Over the weekend, the Nigerian American author posted a video on Tik Tok addressing…...
Fan Expo comic convention in Anaheim for first time
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (414+ words) Paisley is 14, has heart issues and a bad leg. Scarlett is 11 and was born with a deformed spine. But that doesn't slow them down. Both are shih tzus who were rescued by Nashville resident Michelle Smith, who tours with the…...
Pacific Symphony features orchestral sounds for fans of 'Star Wars,' ABBA and more
1+ week, 6+ day ago (744+ words) Star Wars" fans can experience the epic sounds of the film franchise in their full orchestral glory at this year's Pacific Symphony Summer Fest at Great Park Live in Irvine. The music is so iconic that it kind of transports…...
Owain Rhys Davies, actor who appeared in 'The OA' and 'Twin Peaks: The Return,' dies at 44
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (263+ words) Welsh actor Owain Rhys Davies, best known for his appearances in TV series "The OA" and "Twin Peaks: The Return," has died, his family announced Sunday. Davies" brother Rhodri Davies and their father Conway Davies said in an Instagram tribute…...
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning film editor of 'Star Wars,' dies at 80
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (651+ words) Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning film editor of "Star Wars," died Wednesday in Rancho Mirage after a battle with cancer. She was 80. Marcia, who was married to George Lucas for more than a decade, was widely regarded as instrumental in making…...
Star Wars strikes back with $102-million projected for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu"
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (498+ words) After a nearly seven-year absence from theaters, Star Wars proved it still has the Force, as the latest installment, "The Mandalorian and Grogu," is on track to earn an estimated in $102 million in the U. S. and Canada for the Memorial Day…...
Is 'T2' the best summer movie ever? Plus the week's best films in L. A.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (547+ words) Hello! I'm Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. As far as I'm concerned, James Cameron's 1991 "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" is the quintessential summer movie. You can pay close attention…...
No time for a "Mandalorian" rewatch before getting your "Grogu" on? We got you covered
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (664+ words) Not too long ago in this very galaxy, audiences watched a helmeted bounty hunter meet a mysterious big-eyed alien toddler on their TVs, and "Star Wars" was changed forever. Streaming series creator Jon Favreau shepherds his hit into an enjoyable…...
Can Disney recapture the Force with 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (774+ words) After a 6-year hiatus from theaters, "Star Wars" returns to the big screen this weekend with "The Mandalorian and Grogu." This time around, however, the franchise faces a much different universe than it did in 2019 when the last film came…...
A smoother, slicker Millennium Falcon ride at Disneyland
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (232+ words) Disneyland's Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run has always been a fully-realized "Star Wars" toy, an intimate, interactive attraction that focuses on arcade-style joy. A new upgrade opening Friday makes it decidedly slicker, giving the ride enhanced visuals, increased participatory actions and…...