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Mandalorian and Grogu" tops box office charts as Obsession" grows in second weekend
9+ hour, 18+ min ago (819+ words) After nearly seven years away from the big screen, a new "Star Wars movie drew healthy but not record-breaking crowds to global theaters this weekend. According to studio estimates on Sunday, "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" made $82 million in…...
Star Wars" and Powerpuff Girls" voice actor Tom Kane dies at 64
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (453+ words) Tom Kane, who voiced characters in the "Star Wars" franchise and Professor Utonium in Cartoon Network's "The Powerpuff Girls," died Monday from complications of a stroke he suffered in 2020. Kane, from Overland Park, Kansas, died at a hospital in Kansas…...
White House slams "Star Wars" star Mark Hamill over post depicting Trump in a grave
2+ week, 3+ day ago (317+ words) The White House criticized "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill on Thursday for sharing a social media post that depicted what appears to be an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump lying in a grave. "If Only- He should live long…...
Zoe Salda'a is now the highest-grossing actor of all time
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (293+ words) Zoe Salda'a revealed Tuesday night that she is now the highest-grossing actor of all time following her leading role in "Avatar: Fire and Ash." According to Variety, Salda'a has had roles in the three highest-grossing films ever " 2009's "Avatar," its…...
Kathleen Kennedy, steward of 'Star Wars,' steps down from Lucasfilm
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (526+ words) After more than 13 years at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from the "Star Wars" factory founded by George Lucas. "When George Lucas asked me to take over Lucasfilm upon his retirement, I couldn't have imagined what…...
The Sphere, 'The Wizard of Oz' and the power of nostalgia to lure moviegoers
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (651+ words) Apples dropping from the sky. Leaves blowing through the air. Simulated wind gusts. Sitting at the Sphere in Las Vegas earlier this year to see the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz," Michelle Madrigal felt like she had been transported to…...
D. C. man sues after being detained for following National Guard around while playing 'Darth Vader's Theme"
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (434+ words) Morning Rundown: Gambling scandal rattles the NBA, Trump calls off San Francisco troop 'surge,' and Canada trade talks terminated WASHINGTON " A Washington resident filed a lawsuit Thursday after he was handcuffed and briefly detained last month for protesting members of…...
Darth Vader's lightsaber sold at auction for over $3. 6 M
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (127+ words) This is additional taxonomy that helps us with analytics Darth Vader's lightsaber sold at auction for over $3. 6 M Thousands of Bolsonaro supporters rally in Brazil Trump met with boos and cheers U. S. Open final Protests turn violent in Nepal after social…...
Lego announces $1, 000 'Star Wars' Death Star set
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (227+ words) This is additional taxonomy that helps us with analytics Israeli missiles destroy residential high-rise in Gaza Lego announces $1, 000 'Star Wars' Death Star set Some Israeli reservists are refusing to serve in Gaza Giorgio Armani's legacy following his death age 91 'The…...
Darth Vader's lightsaber goes for over $3. 6 million at movie memorabilia auction
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (310+ words) Morning Rundown: A bipartisan grilling for RFK Jr. , U. S. role in proposed Ukraine buffer zone, and 'spitgate' rocks the NFL opener The iconic red lightsaber wielded by Darth Vader in two "Star Wars" films sold at auction for $3, 654, 000 on Thursday, according…...