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The 10 most successful movie franchises of all time, ranked by box-office earnings
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (369+ words) Franchises have been the backbone of Hollywood for decades. The highest-grossing franchise in movie history is the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It has made more than $32 billion at the box office since 2008. It's hard to imagine what the movies would look…...
Father Brown star says Alec Guinness" 1950s performance as character was "terrible"
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (413+ words) Father Brown star Mark Williams believes he's done a much better job in the role than the "terrible" Oscar-winning star who originally played him. The series, following a mystery-solving priest, is based on the short stories by GK Chesterton, and…...
Director and graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi dies
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (296+ words) French-Iranian film director, animator and graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56. The Persepolis and Radioactive director "died of sadness" following the death of her husband Mattias Ripa in April 2025. "Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little…...
Twin Peaks actor Owain Rhys Davies dies aged 44
1+ week, 2+ day ago (544+ words) Owain Rhys Davies has died aged 44. The Welsh actor is best known for playing Agent Wilson in the 2017 third season of Twin Peaks, while he also appeared in the likes of Impact Winter, A Serial Killer's Guide to Life, and…...
Steven Spielberg on the star who almost played Indiana Jones: "We wanted Tom
1+ week, 2+ day ago (784+ words) Steven Spielberg has revealed that the first choice to play Indiana Jones was Tom Selleck, but contractual obligations to a television show forced the actor to give up the iconic role. Speaking on the IMO podcast hosted by Michelle Obama…...
This 'Harry Potter' actress voiced the adorable Anzellans in 'Mando and Grogu"
1+ week, 3+ day ago (255+ words) The Mandalorian and Grogu hit theaters on May 22, bringing the Star Wars franchise back to the big screen for the first time in seven years. It has been popular with audiences " notching an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes " and that is in…...
Vintage Star Wars toys and posters coming to Beverley Art Gallery
2+ week, 1+ day ago (209+ words) Vintage Star Wars collectibles are going on display at Beverley Art Gallery this summer. May The Toys Be With You will open on Saturday, June 6, and will showcase rare treasures, including action figures, toys, and original cinema posters from a…...
In Defense Of "Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu
2+ week, 1+ day ago (258+ words) Dealing with passionate fanbases can be challenging in the best of circumstances. But fans of the Star Wars universe can be especially prickly, particularly when it comes to what has happened to the franchise over the past decade or two....
Martin Scorsese's cameo in Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu was a 'dream come true' or director Jon Favreau
2+ week, 5+ day ago (57+ words) Yahoo News UK Martin Scorsese's cameo in Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu was a "dream come true" for director Jon Favreau, even though he originally thought he had no chance of landing the legendary filmmaker....
Damon Lindelof reveals why he was 'fired from Star Wars"
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (52+ words) Damon Lindelof reveals why he was 'fired from Star Wars' Yahoo News UK Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof has explained why he was "fired" from Star Wars - revealing he was brought onboard to write a movie in the sci-fi franchise but…...