Final Disney Proxy Vote Tally Shows Blowout Win for Bob Iger

hollywoodreporter.com The votes have been tallied, and Disney‘s victory over the activist investor Nelson Peltz and his Trian Partners is final. But thanks to a new filing with the Securities and…

Studio Ghibli To Be Feted With Honorary Palme D’Or At 77th Cannes Film Festival

deadline.com Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation studio co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki, will be feted with the Honorary Palme d’Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. This marks the first…

Cannes Directors Fortnight Selection to Include 8 Films From North and South America

thewrap.com Eight films from the Americas will screen at the Cannes Film Festival in the Directors Fortnight program, Fortnight creative director Julien Rejl announced on Tuesday.…

Star Wars: What Greedo Looks Like In Real Life

looper.com Learn More Star Wars: What Greedo Looks Like In Real Life The "Star Wars" franchise features numerous alien creatures created with incredible costumes and puppetry. One of…

The Real Reason George Lucas Killed Qui-Gon Jinn In Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

looper.com The Real Reason George Lucas Killed Qui-Gon Jinn In Star Wars: The Phantom Menace "Star Wars: Episode I" may have been a swing and a miss for many fans, but it has its fair…

As the Chicago Bears prepare to unveil their vision for a new downtown stadium, projects in other NFL cities could prove instructive

chicagotribune.com The grand presentation is coming soon. The flashy renderings. The attention-grabbing video. The slide presentation to explain the financial dynamics. The Chicago Bears have…

Sci-Fi Movies That Became Unwatchable With Age

looper.com Learn More Sci-Fi Movies That Became Unwatchable With Age There are a number of timeless sci-fi classics, from the pioneering "Metropolis" to the space adventure of "Star…

Disney “Misrepresent, Malign, & Mischaracterize,” Gina Carano Claims As Mouse House Seeks Discrimination Suit Dismissal

deadline.com The legal and cultural cage-match between Gina Carano and the Walt Disney Company over the Mouse House deep-sixing the former MMA from The Mandalorian in 2021 just saw more…

Edgar Burcksen, Emmy-Winning ‘Young Indiana Jones’ Film Editor, Dies at 76

hollywoodreporter.com Edgar Burcksen, who handled visual effects for The Hunt for Red October and Die Hard 2 and won an Emmy for editing the pilot for The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, has…

First Look: Ron Howard Enters the World of Jim Henson

vanityfair.com Though they had mutual friends like George Lucas, Ron Howard and Jim Henson’s paths only crossed once, backstage at a variety show in the ’70s or ’80s. “He came through with…

Ai Reimagines Star Wars With Thanos, Joker & Others As Sith Lords & Jedi Knights

looper.com Learn More Ai Reimagines Star Wars With Thanos, Joker & Others As Sith Lords & Jedi Knights It's fascinating to imagine how different "Star Wars" would look if it crossed…

Cannes Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup (Updating Live)

hollywoodreporter.com The wait is over. The 77th Cannes Film Festival is unveiling this year’s competition lineup, highlighting the titles competing for the 2024 Palme d’Or at a Thursday press…

Cannes Film Festival Unveils 2024 Lineup (Updating Live)

variety.com In what looks to be another robust year in the making, the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will bring together several iconic filmmakers, including Francis Ford…

In Disney proxy battle, second firm urges shareholders to elect Nelson Peltz

latimes.com One week before a highly anticipated shareholder vote, Walt Disney Co. sustained another blow as a second advisory firm recommended that investors elect billionaire Nelson…

The Forgotten Failures Of Star Wars

looper.com Learn More "Star Wars" is one of the biggest and most profitable media franchises of all time, but it's more than just movies. On top of the 14 feature films released in…

Edgar Burcksen Dies: Emmy-Winning Editor, ILM Alum & Former ACE Board Member Was 76

deadline.com Edgar Burcksen, a veteran TV and film editor who won an Emmy for The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, worked at Industrial Light & Magic and was a longtime American Cinema…

In a Disney snub, Nelson Peltz lands major endorsement in proxy fight

latimes.com Rejecting Walt Disney Co.’s bid for boardroom stability, an influential corporate research firm has recommended that shareholders add billionaire Nelson Peltz to the Disney…

George Lucas to Receive Honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival

thewrap.com George Lucas will receive the Honorary Palme d’Or at the closing ceremony of the 77th Festival de Cannes on May 25. In a statement, Lucas said, “The Festival de Cannes has…

George Lucas To Receive Honorary Palme D’Or At 77th Cannes Film Festival

deadline.com George Lucas will receive the Honorary Palme d’Or at the closing ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 25. “The Festival de Cannes is delighted to pay tribute to…

Cannes: George Lucas to Receive Honorary Palme d’Or

hollywoodreporter.com George Lucas is set to receive the Honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival at its closing ceremony on May 25, organizers said on Tuesday. “The Festival de Cannes has…

George Lucas to Receive Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

variety.com George Lucas, the iconic filmmaker behind the “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” franchises, will receive the Honorary Palme d’Or on May 25 during the Closing ceremony of the…

Star Wars: Who Is Darth Talon And What Happened To Her?

looper.com Learn More Star Wars: Who Is Darth Talon And What Happened To Her? After the original "Star Wars" trilogy was released, the franchise George Lucas created in 1977 didn't…

Edgar Burcksen, Emmy-Winning Editor of ‘Young Indiana Jones Chronicles,’ Dies at 76

variety.com Edgar Burcksen, longtime editor of features, documentaries, and TV series, died Sunday in Los Angeles of complications of a heart attack. He was 76. Burcksen won an Emmy for…

Ewan McGregor Reveals Discarded Opening for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Series

vanityfair.com “I don't know anyone named Obi-Wan, but old Ben lives out beyond the Dune Sea. He's kind of a strange old hermit.” That's how Luke Skywalker first describes the aging,…