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15 movies we can't wait to see this summer, from Spielberg to 'Spider-Man"
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (895+ words) Clockwise from top left: The Odyssey, Toy Story 5, Scary Movie and Disclosure Day. Universal; Disney/Pixar; Paramount Pictures; Niko Tavernise/Universal Pictures hide caption It's Hollywood's blockbuster season, meaning something for everyone (and sometimes a couple of somethings " two Zendaya…...
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" may not be the way: Pop Culture Happy Hour
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (537+ words) The Mandalorian has made the jetpack-assisted leap to the big screen with the new movie Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. The laconic bounty hunter (Pedro Pascal) and his cute sidekick Grogu are hired by the good guys to do…...
Steven Spielberg reflects on 'Jaws' at 50: The shark, the nightmares and a new exhibit
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (1866+ words) The only remaining shark made from the original mold for Jaws is on display at a new exhibit at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. NPR's Cory Turner helped locate the shark in a junkyard 15 years ago....
Is John Williams the greatest film composer of all time?
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (1101+ words) There are certain bars of music that put people in a specific headspace - and many of them come from our favorite films, where composer John Williams matched his iconic themes with magic movie moments. There are certain bars of music…...
Saul Williams returns to poetry " and scores a Grammy nomination " on improvised live album
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (600+ words) Poet and musician Saul Williams discusses his Grammy-nominated album "Saul Williams meets Carlos Nino and Friends at Treepeople." We'll take a look now - no, a listen - to one of the nominees at tomorrow's Grammy Awards. SAUL WILLIAMS: If it is…...
What was the winning bid for Darth Vader's iconic lightsaber? $3. 6 million
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (274+ words) Darth Vader's lightsaber, used in "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi", was sold for $3. 6 million. Propstore hide caption An iconic film prop is making its way from a galaxy far, far away to a lucky fan. The…...
Drew Struzan, artist of iconic movie posters, dies at 78
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (283+ words) Drew Struzan, the artist behind the posters for several iconic films and franchises, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Harry Potter, died on Monday at the age of 78, after a years-long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Dylan Struzan, Drew's wife, confirmed…...
Darth Vader's red lightsaber is heading to auction for the first time
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (175+ words) Darth Vader's lightsaber, used in "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi", is up for auction in September. Propstore hide caption An iconic film prop is making its way from a galaxy far, far away to an auction…...
Harrison Ford knows how weird his life is: Wild Card with Rachel Martin
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (213+ words) Despite being decades into a career that can only be described as iconic, Harrison Ford is still experiencing firsts " like his first Emmy nomination for his role in Apple TV+s "Shrinking." He spoke with Rachel about staying busy at…...
Remembering character actor Kenneth Colley, who died at 87
10+ mon, 2+ day ago (59+ words) We remember Kenneth Colley, the British character actor who died late last month. Colley was best known as Admiral Piett in the Star Wars movies. Remembering character actor Kenneth Colley, who died at 87 We remember Kenneth Colley, the British character…...