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1 of George Lucas' Original Sequel Era Storylines May Finally Become Canon Thanks to a Major Sith Lord's Disney-Era ...

This year's Star Wars Celebration in Japan played host to many exciting announcements regarding the franchise's future. On the first day, Lucasfilm revealed that the title for Shawn Levy's upcoming film would be Star Wars: Starfighter, starring …

George Lucas Makes Rare Appearance at Opening Night of TCM Classic Film Festival

The 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival kicked off with a screening of the 1980 hit Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, featuring a rare pre-movie discussion with director George Lucas. The Star Wars sequel, currently celebrating its 45-year anniversary, was …

Star Wars legend George Lucas finally reveals bizarre reason why Yoda talks backwards in decades-old mystery

George Lucas has finally revealed the answer to a question Star Wars fans have had for decades.  The filmmaker, 80, whose Lucasfilm has confirmed a new Star Wars adventure starring Ryan Gosling, 44, was celebrating the 45th anniversary of The Empire …

George Lucas reveals why Yoda talks backwards in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

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"Anakin Can't Be Redeemed": 20 Years Ago, George Lucas Explained Why Darth Vader Hero Worship Is So Misguided

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Andor season 2, episode 3.There's no doubt that Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader has become perhaps the most recognizable character of all time, but this Star Wars villain is far from a hero, something even …

George Lucas Reveals Why Yoda Talks Backwards at ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Anniversary Screening

Since the beginning of his Hollywood career, George Lucas has always done things his own way. Almost 60 years later, he hasn’t changed a bit. Appearing at a 45th anniversary screening of “The Empire Strikes Back” on the opening night of the 2025 TCM …

Toni Storm Attends TCM Film Festival, George Lucas Photobombs Her

AEW Women’s World Champion Toni Storm attended the TCM Film Festival, where she was photobombed by George Lucas. The photobomb appears to be accidental, as Lucas was simply walking by. The opening night of the event happened at TCL Chinese Theater and …

George Lucas Talks Self-Funding ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ to Keep Ownership of It at TCM Classic Film Festival

The 16th annual TCM Classic Film Festival got off to a roaring start Thursday night, screening one of the greatest movies ever made in one of the greatest venues in the country with one of the most influential filmmakers of all time in attendance. The …

TCM Classic Film Festival To Open With George Lucas And ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ & More Popular Blockbusters Than Ever ...

The 16th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival gets underway tonight in Hollywood with a 45th Anniversay screening at the Chinese IMAX Theatre of the critically acclaimed second Star Wars feature, 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back with creator George Lucas on …

George Lucas Had A Bigger Impact On Star Wars' New TV Show (& Disney's Best Star Wars Movie) Than I Ever Realized

Andor and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story are two of the best Star Wars projects released under Disney, and a common element of both took inspiration from one of George Lucas' ideas. Rogue One stood out from the other modern Star Wars movies with its …

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‘NYT Mini’ Clues And Answers For Saturday, April 26

Mini CrosswordNYT The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper's larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, …

Entertainment News | Steven Spielberg, George Lucas to Present AFI Life Achievement Award to Francis Ford Coppola

Washington [US], April 23 (ANI): The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced that Francis Ford Coppola will be honoured with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award, recognising his significant contributions to the film industry. The award ceremony will …

Jar Jar Binks Actor Ahmed Best Talks About the Character's Current Popularity and How George Lucas Called It

Since the release of Star Wars Episodes 1-3 in the 90s and 2000s, actor Ahmed Best has been pretty open about the deep depression he faced when his character Jar Jar Binks was relentlessly mocked and hated by the Star Wars fan community. But something cool …

George Lucas and Steven Spielberg to Present AFI Life Achievement Award to Francis Ford Coppola

When Francis Ford Coppola receives the AFI Life Achievement Award in Hollywood on Saturday, he will be supported by an A-list group of friends, family and former collaborators. The American Film Institute announced on Tuesday that George Lucas and Steven …

Will MAUL: SHADOW LORD Use Part of George Lucas’ Original Sequel Trilogy Plans?

One of the big surprise announcements coming out of Star Wars Celebration was the news of Maul: Shadow Lord. This new animated series will feature the former Sith Lord, Maul, voiced once again by Sam Witwer. The series will pick up a year after the end of …

The Epstein List: Full list of names revealed in unsealed court records

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George Lucas and Steven Spielberg to Present Francis Ford Coppola’s 2025 AFI Life Achievement Award

As previously announced, Francis Ford Coppola is finally receiving the coveted AFI Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. Now, it’s revealed that fellow directors George Lucas, who co-founded American Zoetrope with Coppola, and Steven …

Candy Clark and her Polaroid vision of New Hollywood: ‘Back then people would just pose, they weren’t so fussy about ...

In the 1970s, the actress Candy Clark was a twenty-something new arrival to Los Angeles who, after getting a few gigs as a model in New York, had landed the roles of Faye in Fat City (1972) and Debbie in American Graffiti (1973), the latter of which earned …

DAYVID comes full circle with cinematic new single 'See You Soon'

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independent singer-songwriter DAYVID returns with “See You Soon”, a radiant electronic-pop anthem that captures the ache of longing, the magic of reunion, and the quiet hope that …

'In the Shadow of the Stars' by Ross Valenza – A Memoir of Music, Memory & Love, Now on Amazon & Barnes & Noble

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From the neon buzz of Hollywood nights to the soulful quiet of Brooklyn streets, Ross Valenza’s deeply personal memoir In the Shadow of the Stars captures the heart of a …

Composer Leads the Way: Emily Simonian's Captivating Musical Earns Spotlight at Armenian Embassy Concert

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful testament to the impact of one creator’s vision, Armenian-American composer, lyricist, and librettist Emily Simonian has inspired an unprecedented cultural …

Award-Winning Short 'Luke and Emma and a Gas Station on Franklin Avenue' Returns to AMC Networks for AAPI Heritage Month

NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AMC Networks has once again selected Luke and Emma and a Gas Station on Franklin Avenue to be included in Future of Film: AAPI Rising Stars, a new series spotlighting emerging Asian American …

Corpus Christi Launches Bold Vision as 'Sky. Sea. Space. City.' Home of Danny McQ, the Future of American Innovation

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a historic move to reinvent itself as a global hub for technology, film, military innovation, and energy resilience, the City of Corpus Christi announces the launch of a visionary …

Author and Minister Hope Garza Shares Powerful Spiritual Encounters in Newly Released Book 'Accounts in Ministry'

SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hope Garza, longtime minister and passionate storyteller, has officially released her latest work Accounts in Ministry, a deeply personal collection of real-life experiences …

Rising Star Jessica Carter Altman Unveils Newest Single 'Mirror Mirror'

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising star and multifaceted artist, Jessica Carter Altman, released her highly anticipated new single, “Mirror Mirror,” on April 25th, 2025, via Symphonic. Available across all …

'Alan and the Rulers of the Air' MAY 2 RELEASE AMID LAWSUIT SURGE—THRILLER EXAMINES SPIRITUAL FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS

BMG-GLOBAL ANNOUNCES "Alan and the Rulers of the Air" MAY 2 RELEASE AS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LAWSUITS SURGE NATIONWIDE—THRILLER EXAMINES FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS LOS ANGELES, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As debates around …

DigiFest® Temecula 2025 Kicks Off Today with Vision, Velocity, and a Heart for the Next Generation

Red Carpet Rolls Out in Temecula as the Nation’s Most Purpose-Driven Digital Arts Festival Unites Creativity, Community, and Cause TEMECULA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today marks the official opening of DigiFest® …

David Helpling and Eric 'the' Taylor Beckon Music Fans to Experience the Sonic Realms of The Precious Dark

A human-made music project enhanced by the urban macrophotography of @Elusiveilusionz, available now from the award-winning indie label Spotted Peccary Music. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Precious Dark is …

Tyler Rifley Surprises Fans with the Release of 'Rebound' — A Soulful Country-Pop Twist on Moving On

Rising country-pop artist Tyler Rifley delivers an emotional curveball with the unexpected release of “Rebound,” available today on all platforms. ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Originally scheduled to release …

Adim Isiakpona Wins Forty Under 40 Global Award for Excellence in Film Production

The celebrated Nigerian filmmaker is recognized for redefining visual storytelling across Africa and beyond. NIGERIA, LAGOS, NIGERIA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adim Isiakpona, renowned creative director, founder of Capital Films …

ArtMattan Films Acquires USA Rights to TIFF 2024 Selection VILLAGE KEEPER!

Village Keeper had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024. The film is scheduled for a sneak preview screening in NYC and Chicago NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtMattan Films, the film …

Pre-orders for the Life Size Bust 'Pacific Rim Gipsy Danger Battle Mode' Began April 24, 2025

Prime 1 Studio has announced the Life Size Bust "Pacific Rim Gipsy Danger Battle Mode." Pre-orders began April 24, 2025 (JST). Release set for April 2026. ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new life …

Major Achievements for Sub Tales

Achieved NY Times Best Seller and Amazon Book of the Year NASHUA, NH, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frank and Charles Hood, the authors of “Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots” and eight more titles about the US Submarine Force history …

Chinese Playwright Shao Yong Liu Receives Creative Award at First Global Micro-Short Drama Screenplay Competition

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Playwright Shao Yong Liu has been awarded the Creative Award for his screenplay "Swimming to the Other Shore" at the inaugural Global Micro-Short Drama Screenplay …

StoryboardHero Unveils Major Image Quality Upgrade with Latest AI Models

Singapore-based storyboard generator promises enhanced character consistency and visual fidelity for filmmakers and content creators SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- StoryboardHero, the AI-powered storyboard generation …

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY “GREENWOOD AVENUE PROJECT”

Historical Documentary Focused on 1921’s Tulsa Race Massacre Sets Digital Debut for North American VOD Platforms and DVD on April 25, 2025 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital …

Country Music Group July Moon Set to Launch New Music Video 'The Highway' Featuring Nascar's Ryan Ellis

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nashville's own country music group July Moon is now ready to announce the official premiere of their anticipated music video, “The Highway,” featuring popular NASCAR …

DR. MELEEKA CLARY SELECTED FOR TOP CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST OF THE DECADE BY IAOTP

Dr. Meleeka Clary will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Meleeka Clary, World Renowned Psychologist, TV …