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Michael Byrne, Veteran Actor From Indiana Jones, Braveheart and Harry Potter, Dies at 82
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (345+ words) That Eric Alper Michael Byrne, the distinguished British character actor whose commanding presence elevated films including Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Braveheart, Tomorrow Never Dies and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows " Part 1, has died. He was 82. Born in…...
David Clayton-Thomas, Legendary Voice of Blood, Sweat & Tears, Dies at 84
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (1004+ words) That Eric Alper David Clayton-Thomas, the Grammy Award-winning Canadian singer and songwriter whose powerhouse voice propelled Blood, Sweat & Tears to the summit of popular music, died peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. He…...
John Williams Master Composer Celebrated With New 'John Williams Legacy' Collection
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (280+ words) A lifetime of unforgettable film music comes together on one remarkable collection. Decca Records US and Deutsche Grammophon have announced "John Williams Legacy," a new album celebrating one of cinema"s most influential composers through landmark recordings spanning his extraordinary…...
Brian Johnson, Oscar-Winning Special Effects Master Behind 'Alien' and 'The Empire Strikes Back,' Dies at 86
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (559+ words) That Eric Alper Brian Johnson, the British special effects pioneer whose miniatures and visual wizardry helped define some of the most iconic science fiction of the twentieth century, has died at 86. He passed away after a career that spanned the…...
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning Editor Who Helped Shape Star Wars, Dies at 80
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (696+ words) That Eric Alper Marcia Lucas, the Academy Award-winning film editor whose contributions to Star Wars and some of the most important films of the 1970s helped define an era of Hollywood filmmaking, died on May 27, 2026 at her vacation home in Rancho…...
82 Facts About George Lucas
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1622+ words) 5: 37 AM Claude responded: Happy birthday to George Lucas, who turns 82 today, born May 14, 1944, in Modesto, California. He is the man who created Star Wars, co-created Indiana Jones, founded Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, Lucas Arts, and [] Claude responded: Happy birthday to…...
5 Surprising Facts About Star Wars For May The 4th
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (71+ words) George Lucas Took a Pay Cut in Exchange for Merchandising Rights, and It Made Him a Billionaire The Title "Episode IV: A New Hope" Wasn't Added Until 1979 Lucas Originally Wanted to Adapt Flash Gordon and Couldn't Get the Rights The Star…...
Burger King And Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Are Going to a Galaxy Far, Far Away This May
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (257+ words) That Eric Alper If you've ever wanted to eat a burger out of a helmet-shaped carton while thinking about bounty hunters, Burger King has heard you. Starting May the Fourth, the chain is launching a limited-time Star Wars menu tied…...
Rise Of The Northstar Unleash Crushing New Single "Falcon" From "CHAPTER 04: RED FALCON SUPER BATTLE! NEO PARIS WAR! !
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (178+ words) French powerhouse Rise of the Northstar officially signals the arrival of their latest creative era with the high-intensity music video for "Falcon" following the successful run of previous singles "A. I. R. Max", "NEO PARIS", and "BACK 2 BASICS". This anthemic track serves as…...