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Hollywood sci-fi lot pitched as site to make real space-age weapons
15+ hour, 55+ min ago (906+ words) Manhattan Beach Studios has been the site of filming for projects including “Stars Wars: The Mandalorian,” a TV series about a heavily armed bounty hunter in a galaxy far, far away. Now lenders who are selling the property’s $240 million mortgage…...
Movie review: 'The Mandalorian and Grogu': The Force is dull in this one
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (222+ words) ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ 2 stars out of 4 Credits: Directed by Jon Favereau, starring Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Allen White, Sigourney Weaver, and Steve Blum. Rating/Runtime: Rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence and action; 132 minutes. Where to watch: In theaters…...
'Star Wars' toy galaxy expands with a lifelike animatronic Grogu
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (232+ words) “Star Wars” fans, your own working Grogu could be yours — for a hefty price. Plenty of new toys are expected ahead of the May 22 release of “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” But this particular toy may require some financial planning. Hasbro…...
Rick Moranis comes out of semi-retirement for ‘Spaceballs’ sequel
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (341+ words) NEW YORK – In out-of-this-world news, Rick Moranis is returning from decades of semi-retirement for a “Spaceballs” sequel. The 72-year-old “Ghostbusters” star – who has rarely appeared onscreen since the 1990s – will reprise his role as Dark Helmet in “Spaceballs 2,” which Amazon confirmed…...