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Daveigh Chase, voice of Lilo and star of The Ring, dies at 35 | Today News

2+ hour, 40+ min ago  (293+ words) Daveigh Chase, the actor who gained international recognition as the voice of Lilo in Disney's animated hit Lilo & Stitch and as the haunting Samara Morgan in the horror film The Ring, has died at the age of 35. News of her…...

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The Mandalorian and Grogu Box Office Collection: Star Wars film earns $33 million on opening Friday

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (218+ words) After seven years away from the big screen, the The Mandalorian and Grogu has delivered a respectable opening for Disney, marking the franchise's first theatrical release since 2019 while reigniting interest in the studio's sprawling galaxy far, far away. Directed by…...

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Michael Pennington dies at 82: Who was the Star Wars actor and British stage veteran? | Today News

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (249+ words) Michael Pennington, the acclaimed British actor whose career spanned Shakespearean theatre and a memorable role in Star Wars: Episode VI " Return of the Jedi, has died aged 82. In Return of the Jedi, Pennington portrayed Moff Tiaan Jerjerrod, the Imperial officer…...

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Mark Hamill faces backlash over post depicting Donald Trump dead, issues apology | Today News

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (356+ words) A social media post by actor Mark Hamill has triggered political backlash in the United States, drawing a sharp response from the White House. The controversy began after Hamill shared an AI-generated image on his verified account on the social…...

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Los Angeles museum unveils immersive Ponyo exhibit by Hayao Miyazaki

4+ mon, 3+ day ago  (388+ words) LOS ANGELES, Feb 14 (Reuters) - An immersive new exhibit devoted to "Ponyo," Hayao Miyazaki's hand-drawn 2008 fantasy film about a goldfish-like girl yearning to be human, invites visitors, especially children, into his world through more than 100 original materials and hands-on animation tools....

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Geoff Keighley confirms date for The Game Awards 2026 in Los Angeles: All you need to know

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (367+ words) The Game Awards will return later this year, with organiser and host Geoff Keighley confirming that the 2026 ceremony will take place on Thursday, 10 December at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Announced via social media on Monday, the annual showcase…...

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Kathleen Kennedy to step down as 'Star Wars' studio Lucasfilm boss, Dave Filoni to take over

5+ mon, 1+ day ago  (514+ words) Kathleen Kennedy will be retiring this week as president of Lucasfilm, the studio behind the Star Wars franchise. Walt Disney confirmed on Thursday that Dave Filoni, a prot'g' of Star Wars creator George Lucas and co-creator of the hit streaming…...

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AI-made Disney shorts are coming. What happens to Indian creators?

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (365+ words) The landmark licensing agreement between The Walt Disney Company and Open AI, under which iconic TV and movie characters can be used to create short AI-generated videos and images, is set to reshape how content franchises are consumed, remixed and…...

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Disney brings Mickey, Simba and more iconic characters to Open AI's Sora AI videos: What's allowed and what's off-limits

6+ mon, 5+ day ago  (419+ words) Walt Disney Co. has signed a landmark three-year licensing pact with Open AI on Thursday, allowing its signature animated characters, from Mickey Mouse to Simba, to appear in AI-generated videos on Sora. The agreement, which also includes Disney taking a…...

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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic announced at The Game Awards 2025. Release timeline, new characters and more

6+ mon, 5+ day ago  (371+ words) The game places players in the role of a Force user during a period of change at the end of the Old Republic. The studio promises a cinematic adventure shaped by player decisions, with a focus on strong storytelling, new…...