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Lucas Museum to Offer Free Admission to South LA Neighbors
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (376+ words) The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announced Thursday that it will offer free admission to its South Los Angeles neighbors and host a community preview event ahead of the museum's grand opening in September. The museum said residents living in…...
`Star Wars: Mandalorian & Grogu' Makes $100 M Over 4-Day Weekend
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (214+ words) Star Wars: Mandalorian & Grogu" grossed an even $100 million over the Memorial Day weekend to easily lead all films in North America, according to updated industry estimates released Monday. The latest entry in the Star Wars" franchise was directed by Jon…...
May the Fourth be With You! Academy Museum to Hosts Star Wars Day Event
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (257+ words) Fans of a galaxy far, far away can celebrate Star Wars Day Sunday at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which is hosting a daylong lineup of themed activities for visitors of all ages. The event, titled "A Day of…...
North Hollywood High to Open Theater Honoring John Williams
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (253+ words) Los Angeles Unified School District officials will hold a grand opening ceremony Wednesday for a new performing arts center at North Hollywood High School named in honor of alumnus and famed film composer John Williams. The 35, 000-square-foot John Williams Performing…...
Incoming Disney President Announces Entertainment Management Team
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (194+ words) The incoming president and chief creative officer of the Burbank-based Walt Disney Co. announced a leadership overhaul of the company's entertainment division Monday in a move aimed at better coordinating its streaming, film and television businesses. Dana Walden will officially…...
Gina Carano Settles with Disney/Lucasfilm Over `Mandalorian' Firing
11+ mon, 23+ hour ago (572+ words) Actress Gina Carano settled her lawsuit against The Walt Disney Co. and Lucasfilm Ltd. for alleged discrimination and wrongful termination over her 2021 firing from the streaming TV series "The Mandalorian" for voicing right-wing opinions on social media, according to court…...
George Lucas Gets Warm Welcome at Comic-Con
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (601+ words) George Lucas " the man who launched an iconic era in pop culture nearly 50 years ago " received a rapturous welcome during his debut Comic-Con appearance Sunday, where he offered a preview of his long-awaited Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles....