A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there was Star Wars… and only Star Wars. Oh, you could buy a novelization of George Lucas’ cosmic saga of good and evil, as well as a Marvel Comics’ adaptation of the film that kept the post-Death Star story going in… some very singular ways. (Pour one out for the giant green space-rabbit Jaxxon T. Tumperakki.) Eventually, there were toys — so, so many toys — as well as soundtrack albums, coffee-table books of concept art, and loads of other merchandise. But...
- 3/12/2023
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
There are few if any pieces of "Star Wars" lore quite as infamous as that of the elusive "Star Wars Holiday Special." The made-for-tv special, produced at the height of the franchise's initial wave of popularity after "A New Hope" hit theaters, was created with the cooperation of George Lucas and aired on CBS. But it aired once and only once, gaining a reputation as notoriously terrible -- so much so that Lucas did his best to wipe its memory from the face of the Earth. Now, a pair of filmmakers have chronicled the journey of the train wreck that is the "Star Wars Holiday Special" in a new documentary titled "A Disturbance in the Force."
The documentary is making its premiere at SXSW in Austin, Texas this week after years of development. It features interviews with many, many people involved, as well as noted fans of a galaxy far,...
The documentary is making its premiere at SXSW in Austin, Texas this week after years of development. It features interviews with many, many people involved, as well as noted fans of a galaxy far,...
- 3/12/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The Star Wars franchise boasts a whole lot of rogues, from Han Solo (Harrison Ford) to Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), but none can hold a candle to Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams) in the charm department. From the first moment we meet him in "Star Wars: Episode V -- The Empire Strikes Back," the man oozes charisma from every pore. Part of it is Williams' natural charisma (which was carried on beautifully with Donald Glover's portrayal in "Solo: A Star Wars Story"). Part of it is the delivery of lines like, "Everything you've heard about me is true." A very big part of it is that cape he always has on. Williams swirls that thing around and wears it like he was born in it.
For a quick refresher -- not that anyone could forget Lando -- this gambler and con man-turned General of the Rebellion met Han Solo...
For a quick refresher -- not that anyone could forget Lando -- this gambler and con man-turned General of the Rebellion met Han Solo...
- 3/12/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
There are times when you look back at pop culture phenomena and can’t resist the urge to ask: Can you believe this actually happened? Tackling a notorious fiasco in one of the galaxy’s most popular franchises, Jeremy Coon and Steve Kozak’s amusing and exhaustive documentary ”A Disturbance in the Force” unpacks 1978’s “Star Wars Holiday Special.”
You don’t have to be an obsessive “Star Wars” fan to enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at how the special — which premiered Nov. 17, 1978 on CBS, and has never been re-run on any broadcast or cable outlet — came to exist. To be sure, the fans will appreciate it a lot more than casual viewers. But it’s also an irresistible hoot for anyone with fond memories of star-studded 1970s musical/variety TV specials — a specific type of highly popular general audience entertainment that, truth to tell, very often showcased more campy excess...
You don’t have to be an obsessive “Star Wars” fan to enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at how the special — which premiered Nov. 17, 1978 on CBS, and has never been re-run on any broadcast or cable outlet — came to exist. To be sure, the fans will appreciate it a lot more than casual viewers. But it’s also an irresistible hoot for anyone with fond memories of star-studded 1970s musical/variety TV specials — a specific type of highly popular general audience entertainment that, truth to tell, very often showcased more campy excess...
- 3/12/2023
- by Joe Leydon
- Variety Film + TV
Much has been made about Harrison Ford's recent foray into prestige TV. In 2023, when he's not traversing the treacherous plains of Montana in "1923," he's performing some tastefully understated comedy alongside Jason Segel in Apple TV+'s "Shrinking." But prior to both roles, Ford had stayed away from the small screen since he first appeared as Han Solo all the way back in 1977's "Star Wars."
In reality, it's not all that shocking that Ford is suddenly starring in two different TV shows. For some time now, TV has been keeping pace, if not outdoing movies in terms of production value and overall prestige. So if you are, as Ford told The Hollywood Reporter, eager to get back to work after sitting through a global pandemic, why not venture into the realm of premium streaming shows? Luckily, for "Shrinking" co-creators Brett Goldstein and Bill Lawrence, that's exactly what the Hollywood vet did.
In reality, it's not all that shocking that Ford is suddenly starring in two different TV shows. For some time now, TV has been keeping pace, if not outdoing movies in terms of production value and overall prestige. So if you are, as Ford told The Hollywood Reporter, eager to get back to work after sitting through a global pandemic, why not venture into the realm of premium streaming shows? Luckily, for "Shrinking" co-creators Brett Goldstein and Bill Lawrence, that's exactly what the Hollywood vet did.
- 3/11/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
(Welcome to The Movies That Made "Star Wars," a series where we explore the films and television properties that inspired George Lucas' iconic universe. In this edition: Peter Bogdonavich's masterpiece "Paper Moon.")
When you think of "The Mandalorian," the primary cinematic influence that comes to mind might be the Japanese classic series "Lone Wolf and Cub." The relationship between Din Djarin and Grogu is very reminiscent — at least in early seasons — of Itto Ogami and his toddler son Daigoro. The choice given to Grogu by Luke Skywalker, where he must choose between the way of the Jedi and the way of the Mandalorians, is a shot-for-shot recreation of the choice Ogami gives Daigoro in the films. He's to choose between a ball or the sword in "Lone Wolf and Cub," rather than a beskar shirt or a lightsaber. We talked about the influences of "Lone Wolf and Club" in a previous installment,...
When you think of "The Mandalorian," the primary cinematic influence that comes to mind might be the Japanese classic series "Lone Wolf and Cub." The relationship between Din Djarin and Grogu is very reminiscent — at least in early seasons — of Itto Ogami and his toddler son Daigoro. The choice given to Grogu by Luke Skywalker, where he must choose between the way of the Jedi and the way of the Mandalorians, is a shot-for-shot recreation of the choice Ogami gives Daigoro in the films. He's to choose between a ball or the sword in "Lone Wolf and Cub," rather than a beskar shirt or a lightsaber. We talked about the influences of "Lone Wolf and Club" in a previous installment,...
- 3/11/2023
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
On Nov. 17, 1978, Princess Leia sang these lyrics to the melody of John Williams’ Star Wars theme: “We celebrate a day of peace/A day of harmony/A day of joy we can all share/Together joyously.” It’s a rough moment in Star Wars history, and certainly, even the children of 1978 were uneasy about putting words to that iconic music. Chewbacca was wearing a red robe, Luke Skywalker had a haircut that didn’t make him seem like Luke at all, and Han Solo seemed like he wanted to be somewhere else. This was the ending of the Star Wars Holiday Special, a bizarre television event that was aired only once. And, when Star Wars blossomed into a lasting and serious cultural phenomenon, George Lucas tried to make it seem like it had never happened.
“You can’t blame the people who were just doing their jobs,” Jeremy Coon tells Den of Geek.
“You can’t blame the people who were just doing their jobs,” Jeremy Coon tells Den of Geek.
- 3/11/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
1977's "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope" was a huge hit when it came out. In other news, the sky is blue. Part of its appeal was, despite featuring sentient droids, villains in very large and oddly-shaped helmets, space battles, and a battle station that could destroy a planet in moments, it was ultimately a simple tale. Whatever trappings were around the main characters, it was really the story of a young man who dreamed of adventure. He met a guide (Obi-Wan Kenobi), saved a Princess (Leia ... though one could argue that she saved him), and found a roguish friend (Han Solo) who pushed him to do better. He battled evil (Darth Vader) using the power of his mind and belief in himself to win the day. It's the classic hero's journey that humans have been seeing and hearing versions of for millennia, in stories like Homer's...
- 3/10/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
The good news regarding Yellowjackets Season 2: At least one of the adult crash survivors thinks that Lottie can help with their current situation, as evidenced in the just-released trailer.
The bad news: “The Lottie who was committed to a mental institution in Switzerland Lottie?!” Misty asks incredulously. “Yes!” Natalie says with glee.
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The bad news: “The Lottie who was committed to a mental institution in Switzerland Lottie?!” Misty asks incredulously. “Yes!” Natalie says with glee.
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- 3/9/2023
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Sylvester Stallone sure has had one hell of a run with his most famous onscreen creation, Rocky Balboa. He's had a long career full of ups and downs ("Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot"), but when people look back at Stallone's contribution to cinema in 50 or 100 years' time, it will be the big-hearted slugger from Philadelphia who Sly is best remembered for.
Perhaps because of his association with the action genre and easily-spoofed screen persona, people don't always give Stallone the credit as an artist he deserves. After all, you can say what you want about the overall quality of the "Rocky" franchise, but there can be little doubt that he created one of the greatest movie characters of the 20th century. Plenty of actors are intrinsically linked with their most famous roles; just take Harrison Ford, who pulled off the feat of embodying not just one but two iconic characters,...
Perhaps because of his association with the action genre and easily-spoofed screen persona, people don't always give Stallone the credit as an artist he deserves. After all, you can say what you want about the overall quality of the "Rocky" franchise, but there can be little doubt that he created one of the greatest movie characters of the 20th century. Plenty of actors are intrinsically linked with their most famous roles; just take Harrison Ford, who pulled off the feat of embodying not just one but two iconic characters,...
- 3/6/2023
- by Lee Adams
- Slash Film
Nothing is more entertaining than hearing Harrison Ford grumpily answer "Star Wars" questions. By "Return of the Jedi," Ford was pretty much done with "Star Wars." That man was over it, which is a big reason why it was such a coup for J.J. Abrams to get him back for "The Force Awakens."
However, there was a time before Ford got tired of the fandom where he'd speak pretty openly (and positively) about his experience instead of grumbling an insult or sighing through a canned answer to a question he's gotten a trillion times. One of these occasions was documented by Paul Honeyford in his 1986 book "Harrison Ford — A Biography" in which he quotes Ford from an interview the actor did with Alan Arnold about making "Star Wars." Here's what he had to say:
"It is very hard for me to look objectively at the film. It's George's creation. He...
However, there was a time before Ford got tired of the fandom where he'd speak pretty openly (and positively) about his experience instead of grumbling an insult or sighing through a canned answer to a question he's gotten a trillion times. One of these occasions was documented by Paul Honeyford in his 1986 book "Harrison Ford — A Biography" in which he quotes Ford from an interview the actor did with Alan Arnold about making "Star Wars." Here's what he had to say:
"It is very hard for me to look objectively at the film. It's George's creation. He...
- 3/5/2023
- by Eric Vespe
- Slash Film
(Welcome to 100 Years of Disney Magic, a series examining the history, achievements, and legacy of The Walt Disney Company over the last century. Part 4, "Disney's Steamboat Willie Didn't Just Revolutionize Mickey Mouse — It Revolutionized Cartoons," examined the history of one of the most globally recognized icons ever created. In Part 5, we look at the next stage in Disney's history: the Silly Symphonies.)
As someone who is more interested in the history of the Walt Disney Company than its recent offerings, I've noticed some interesting gaps in terms of popular coverage. When people do talk about the company itself and its early contributions to the world of animation, the conversation is usually focused on the Mickey Mouse shorts and "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." If a nerd film historian is really showing off their deep understanding of Disney lore, they may also bring up Oswald the Lucky Rabbit or even...
As someone who is more interested in the history of the Walt Disney Company than its recent offerings, I've noticed some interesting gaps in terms of popular coverage. When people do talk about the company itself and its early contributions to the world of animation, the conversation is usually focused on the Mickey Mouse shorts and "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." If a nerd film historian is really showing off their deep understanding of Disney lore, they may also bring up Oswald the Lucky Rabbit or even...
- 3/5/2023
- by Sarah Milner
- Slash Film
By now, just about every aspect of the Star Wars saga has been analyzed and broken down a million times over. After all, the George Lucas-created space opera changed cinema forever and continues to inspire new generations of fans, despite launching more than 40 years ago with the original 1977 film. But some fans might not know the connection between the Muppets and Star Wars, and how Jim Henson was the first choice for Yoda.
Frank Oz has played Yoda throughout the ‘Star Wars’ saga
Of course, Frank Oz – who originated such iconic Muppets as Fozzie Bear and Miss Piggy – has long performed one of Star Wars‘ most popular characters. Beginning with 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back, Oz has provided the voice of the diminutive Jedi Master known as Yoda. And he has done so for every one of the character’s big-screen appearances.
Oz even returned to do the puppeteering...
Frank Oz has played Yoda throughout the ‘Star Wars’ saga
Of course, Frank Oz – who originated such iconic Muppets as Fozzie Bear and Miss Piggy – has long performed one of Star Wars‘ most popular characters. Beginning with 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back, Oz has provided the voice of the diminutive Jedi Master known as Yoda. And he has done so for every one of the character’s big-screen appearances.
Oz even returned to do the puppeteering...
- 3/2/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
There was a disturbance in the Force on Nov. 17, 1978. Eighteen months after Star Wars became a phenomenon, CBS aired the Star Wars Holiday Special, one of the more infamous chapters in the franchise’s lore. Now, a new documentary seeks to explain what really happened.
The Hollywood Reporter has the trailer for Disturbance in the Force, ahead of the doc’s debut at South by Southwest on March 11.
The Star Wars Holiday Special, seen by 13 million people, starred the original cast and centered on Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) flying to the Wookiee home planet to celebrate a holiday called Life Day.
The special was so reviled that it never aired again and was denounced by Star Wars creator George Lucas, who was only minimally involved. As he said a year later at an Australian convention, “If I had the time and a sledgehammer, I would track...
The Hollywood Reporter has the trailer for Disturbance in the Force, ahead of the doc’s debut at South by Southwest on March 11.
The Star Wars Holiday Special, seen by 13 million people, starred the original cast and centered on Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) flying to the Wookiee home planet to celebrate a holiday called Life Day.
The special was so reviled that it never aired again and was denounced by Star Wars creator George Lucas, who was only minimally involved. As he said a year later at an Australian convention, “If I had the time and a sledgehammer, I would track...
- 3/2/2023
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoilers follow for "The Bad Batch" Season 2 Episode 11 - "Metamorphosis."
As the Omega (Michelle Ang) and the Bad Batch (Dee Bradley Baker) comes back into the civilized galaxy after being stranded for the last two episodes, Cid tips them off about a downed ship that might have a great payoff if they salvage the cargo.
Angry with Cid for not retrieving them, they're reluctant to take the gig. But when she offers to split the proceeds with them 50/50, it's enough for them to take the job, though they make rumblings that it might be their last for Cid. They investigate the crash site and find an alien creature there. That was the cargo. Unfortunately, it's eaten the crew. Tech and Omega investigate the ship for more information while Wrecker and Hunter try to stop the beast, though their blasters are ineffective against it. Things go from bad to worse when...
As the Omega (Michelle Ang) and the Bad Batch (Dee Bradley Baker) comes back into the civilized galaxy after being stranded for the last two episodes, Cid tips them off about a downed ship that might have a great payoff if they salvage the cargo.
Angry with Cid for not retrieving them, they're reluctant to take the gig. But when she offers to split the proceeds with them 50/50, it's enough for them to take the job, though they make rumblings that it might be their last for Cid. They investigate the crash site and find an alien creature there. That was the cargo. Unfortunately, it's eaten the crew. Tech and Omega investigate the ship for more information while Wrecker and Hunter try to stop the beast, though their blasters are ineffective against it. Things go from bad to worse when...
- 3/1/2023
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
This post contains spoilers for the second episode of "Star Trek: Picard" season 3.
Science fiction, like so many well-hewn genres, is nothing without a few archetypes to lean back on. There's of course, the chosen one, the grizzled guardian, and the elusive soldier of fortune. The latter is probably the most difficult to get right, even after "Star Wars" pretty much created the perfect template for the type with Harrison Ford's Han Solo. There's a lot going on in a character like this: not just latent sex appeal, but a reckless competence and hard-earned skill in battle. Hubris too, and a sense of self-preservation. It's a difficult cocktail to get right, and it's why so many sci-fi properties routinely fail to recreate that magic themselves.
"Star Trek" is one such property that's made an attempt — actually, a series of attempts — at recreating Han Solo's popularity. If we're being 100% honest with ourselves though,...
Science fiction, like so many well-hewn genres, is nothing without a few archetypes to lean back on. There's of course, the chosen one, the grizzled guardian, and the elusive soldier of fortune. The latter is probably the most difficult to get right, even after "Star Wars" pretty much created the perfect template for the type with Harrison Ford's Han Solo. There's a lot going on in a character like this: not just latent sex appeal, but a reckless competence and hard-earned skill in battle. Hubris too, and a sense of self-preservation. It's a difficult cocktail to get right, and it's why so many sci-fi properties routinely fail to recreate that magic themselves.
"Star Trek" is one such property that's made an attempt — actually, a series of attempts — at recreating Han Solo's popularity. If we're being 100% honest with ourselves though,...
- 2/24/2023
- by Lyvie Scott
- Slash Film
Ask any sci-fi fan and they'll tell you that the genre is littered with some of the most legendary character pairings in all of fiction. Han Solo and Chewie. Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock. But when it came time to map out the arc of "Star Trek: Picard" season 3, showrunner Terry Matalas turned to a very different pop culture touchstone altogether: "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."
Taking inspiration from classic Westerns is hardly a new development for "Trek," the franchise that regularly depicted the crew of "The Original Series" as frontiersmen exploring the great unknown in dusty, windswept locales. But for the final season of "Picard," Matalas explained to Entertainment Weekly in an interview that catching up with the fan-favorite cast of "The Next Generation" meant taking the show's most iconic buddy duo -- Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his "Number One" William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) -- and...
Taking inspiration from classic Westerns is hardly a new development for "Trek," the franchise that regularly depicted the crew of "The Original Series" as frontiersmen exploring the great unknown in dusty, windswept locales. But for the final season of "Picard," Matalas explained to Entertainment Weekly in an interview that catching up with the fan-favorite cast of "The Next Generation" meant taking the show's most iconic buddy duo -- Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his "Number One" William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) -- and...
- 2/23/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
It’s been five years since Alden Ehrenreich’s last film, Solo: A Star Wars Story, crash-landed in theaters.
The then-twenty-something Angeleno had beat out 3,000 actors — Miles Teller, Taron Egerton, Ansel Elgort, Rami Malek, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson among them — for the role of young Han Solo in the much-hyped origin story, only to have the production marred by infighting among its creative team. As the story goes, the film’s original directors, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (21 Jump Street), were fired and replaced by Ron Howard; its editor was...
The then-twenty-something Angeleno had beat out 3,000 actors — Miles Teller, Taron Egerton, Ansel Elgort, Rami Malek, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson among them — for the role of young Han Solo in the much-hyped origin story, only to have the production marred by infighting among its creative team. As the story goes, the film’s original directors, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (21 Jump Street), were fired and replaced by Ron Howard; its editor was...
- 2/23/2023
- by Marlow Stern
- Rollingstone.com
This Star Trek: Picard review contains spoilers.
Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 2
Despite the fact that Star Trek: Picard seems to have finally realized that what the people always wanted from this series was a mature version of Star Trek: The Next Generation that wrestled with maturity, legacy, and the way even the closest relationships can change over the course of a lifetime, the series continues to be plagued by pacing issues in its second episode. “Disengage” is an hour that not only takes forever to reveal a plot twist we all pretty much guessed last week, but it’s also full of the sort of laborious table setting that isn’t particularly fun to watch.
It’s difficult to imagine that the episode that includes the long-awaited return of The Next Generation alum Michael Dorn, features a brief but wildly emotional (and entirely nonverbal!) reunion between Jean-Luc Picard and Beverly Crusher,...
Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Episode 2
Despite the fact that Star Trek: Picard seems to have finally realized that what the people always wanted from this series was a mature version of Star Trek: The Next Generation that wrestled with maturity, legacy, and the way even the closest relationships can change over the course of a lifetime, the series continues to be plagued by pacing issues in its second episode. “Disengage” is an hour that not only takes forever to reveal a plot twist we all pretty much guessed last week, but it’s also full of the sort of laborious table setting that isn’t particularly fun to watch.
It’s difficult to imagine that the episode that includes the long-awaited return of The Next Generation alum Michael Dorn, features a brief but wildly emotional (and entirely nonverbal!) reunion between Jean-Luc Picard and Beverly Crusher,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Lacy Baugher
- Den of Geek
Between "Blade Runner" and the "Star Wars" saga, Harrison Ford may very well be one of the first actors you think of when someone talks about science fiction films. It's hard to believe now, but Ford actually wasn't a sci-fi fan in his early acting days. You may have heard that Ford started in summer stock theater then moved to Los Angeles to become a contract actor for a while at Columbia Pictures, all while working a day job as a carpenter. In fact, he was doing that even after his first film with George Lucas, "American Graffiti."
In a Rolling Stone interview from 1980, back when "Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back" was released in theaters, Ford spoke about his start. Over 40 years later, Ford is starring in the TV series "1923" with Helen Mirren and "Shrinking" with Jason Segel, with "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny...
In a Rolling Stone interview from 1980, back when "Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back" was released in theaters, Ford spoke about his start. Over 40 years later, Ford is starring in the TV series "1923" with Helen Mirren and "Shrinking" with Jason Segel, with "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny...
- 2/22/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
The tenth episode of "The Bad Batch" is called "Retrieval" and it's the second half of last week's episode. The Batch (Dee Bradley Baker) and Omega (Michelle Ang) are stranded on a distant mining planet, and their ship has been stolen by a mysterious thief. Now, they await rescue from a very grumpy Cid (Rhea Perlman). But Omega tracks the ship to a mining settlement barely 100km away and they make their move.
In this settlement, they find a Dickensian colony of kids, mining and stealing on behalf of a mobster named Mokko (Jonathan Lipow). A young thief named Benni (Yuri Lowenthal) is the one behind the theft of the Marauder and hopes to earn enough goodwill to eat and drink well.
Naturally, the Bad Batch wants their home back and they infiltrate the mining settlement. Along the way, tables turn back and forth with Benni, who is at times...
In this settlement, they find a Dickensian colony of kids, mining and stealing on behalf of a mobster named Mokko (Jonathan Lipow). A young thief named Benni (Yuri Lowenthal) is the one behind the theft of the Marauder and hopes to earn enough goodwill to eat and drink well.
Naturally, the Bad Batch wants their home back and they infiltrate the mining settlement. Along the way, tables turn back and forth with Benni, who is at times...
- 2/22/2023
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
Harrison Ford nearly torpedoed his career early on as a member of Columbia Pictures' New Talent Program in the 1960s. The wet-behind-the-ears actor had the stature and looks of a born movie star, but he didn't want to coast on his physical gifts. When a studio executive told him Tony Curtis had famously distinguished himself as a star by popping off the screen as a delivery boy, Ford countered that Curtis had blown the assignment by being a star, not a delivery boy.
Ford stuck to his code as an actor by tending to the needs of his characters in classics like "American Graffiti" and "The Conversation," rather than trying to blow Paul Le Mat or Gene Hackman off the screen. He waited until a part called for him to throw the switch, at which point he gave us an intergalactic scoundrel whose cocksure charm is repeatedly undercut by his leap-without-looking decision-making.
Ford stuck to his code as an actor by tending to the needs of his characters in classics like "American Graffiti" and "The Conversation," rather than trying to blow Paul Le Mat or Gene Hackman off the screen. He waited until a part called for him to throw the switch, at which point he gave us an intergalactic scoundrel whose cocksure charm is repeatedly undercut by his leap-without-looking decision-making.
- 2/22/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Famously, Harrison Ford, the man who embodied our favorite smuggler with a heart of gold, didn't exactly care for "Star Wars." In Ford's opinion, George Lucas' writing was phony and hacky, constantly leading to creative disagreements on set of the trilogy. Due to a variety of production issues and overall low confidence in the project from cast, crew, and executives shooting the original "Star Wars," no one could have predicted that the film would be a box office success, let alone become a defining piece of pop culture that would endure decades of relevance.
Ironically, Ford was one of the few who believed in "Star Wars," having some confidence that the film would resonate with mainstream audiences. That faith paid off for the actor's career — with only a few independent films under his belt before "Star Wars," Hollywood did not see Ford as a bankable, A-list star. But suddenly, with...
Ironically, Ford was one of the few who believed in "Star Wars," having some confidence that the film would resonate with mainstream audiences. That faith paid off for the actor's career — with only a few independent films under his belt before "Star Wars," Hollywood did not see Ford as a bankable, A-list star. But suddenly, with...
- 2/22/2023
- by Tyler Llewyn Taing
- Slash Film
"Show me, don't tell me" is a phrase writers hear a lot when they're coming up with scripts. Film is a visual medium, and there is no reason to have someone describe what you're seeing when you can actually see it. It's one of the reasons you hear film critics complain when there is a lot of exposition, voiceovers through a movie, or characters telling each other what is happening. If you let the acting and the visuals explain the situation, you have far more leeway to explore other situations and information through dialogue.
Hearing people talk about obvious things is frankly, boring. According to a cover story from The Hollywood Reporter (via a feature on THR's website), "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" star Harrison Ford feels the same way. He specifically spoke about it in terms of what the publication calls "obvious age jokes" in the new film.
Hearing people talk about obvious things is frankly, boring. According to a cover story from The Hollywood Reporter (via a feature on THR's website), "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" star Harrison Ford feels the same way. He specifically spoke about it in terms of what the publication calls "obvious age jokes" in the new film.
- 2/21/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
The Star Wars movies have earned a dedicated legion of superfans, including some willing to shell out millions for a piece of the film. A prop used by Harrison Ford’s Han Solo recently broke a Guinness World Record for the most expensive sold at auction. Here are the details of how this Star Wars collectible was taken apart and put back together again for a hefty price.
How Han Solo’s ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ blaster prop gun was created Harrison Ford, as Hans Solo, with his prop gun on the set of Star Wars: A New Hope | Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images Related
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- 2/19/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Years from now, when Alden Ehrenreich looks back on his Cocaine Bear experience, he’s not going to recall dancing with the title character first and foremost. He’s instead going to think of the two Cocaine Bear producers who surprised him during his first day on Elizabeth Banks’ rainy Ireland set. Those producers were Phil Lord and Chris Miller, who cast him years earlier as Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story, a film they would ultimately depart in the later stages of principal photography.
“One of the most special days was my first day. [Phil] Lord and [Chris] Miller, who I’d worked with in the past [on Solo], were there,” Ehrenreich tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I didn’t know they were going to be there for my first scene in Ireland, and so they surprised me. We stood in this little corner in Ireland, with the rain coming down,...
“One of the most special days was my first day. [Phil] Lord and [Chris] Miller, who I’d worked with in the past [on Solo], were there,” Ehrenreich tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I didn’t know they were going to be there for my first scene in Ireland, and so they surprised me. We stood in this little corner in Ireland, with the rain coming down,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
To celebrate the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which arrives on both sides of the pond this weekend, we sat down with its amazing cast and filmmaker to learn more about the latest Marvel extravaganza.
Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together, with Hope’s parents Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), and Scott’s daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible.
We chat with the main duo themselves, Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly about their third time out and the evolution of their characters, the challenges of the “trilogy” finale, and their continued relationship during the madness. Michael Douglas,...
Super-Hero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together, with Hope’s parents Janet van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), and Scott’s daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), the family finds themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible.
We chat with the main duo themselves, Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly about their third time out and the evolution of their characters, the challenges of the “trilogy” finale, and their continued relationship during the madness. Michael Douglas,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Scott Davis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Harrison Ford might as well be sitting next to Tom Cruise next to the dictionary definition of "movie star." Outside of a handful of appearances as either himself or characters he first made famous in the film, Ford hasn't otherwise appeared on the small screen since "Star Wars: A New Hope" hit theaters. Well, not counting the countless syndicated TV broadcasts of his films that all of our dads watched on Sunday afternoons, of course. But since originating the role of Han Solo, Ford's domain has been the silver screen, which is why it was so surprising to see the now 80-year-old actor sign on to not one, but two separate TV series this year.
Ford's first foray into starring on television came with the Apple TV+ series "Shrinking" from "Scrubs" and "Ted Lasso" creator, Bill Lawrence. Given his reputation of cinematic exclusivity, the creative team never imagined they'd actually...
Ford's first foray into starring on television came with the Apple TV+ series "Shrinking" from "Scrubs" and "Ted Lasso" creator, Bill Lawrence. Given his reputation of cinematic exclusivity, the creative team never imagined they'd actually...
- 2/16/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
When Star Trek: Picard premiered in 2020, the world met Jean-Luc Picard, a man considerably changed by the decades that had passed since his days on the U.S.S. Enterprise.
And while Star Trek: Picard Season 1 took us on a new adventure with new crewmates and considered what it meant to be human, Star Trek: Picard Season 2 traveled even further -- into the past and Picard's own memories.
As the series draws to its close with a third and final season, we come full circle and return to the people we first met with Picard. TV Fanatic has screened the first six of the season's ten episodes and cannot wait to see how this adventure concludes!
You always remember your first, and many of today's Trekkers boldly went on their first Starfleet mission with the Enterprise-d under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard.
And while the captain could be pedantic and stern,...
And while Star Trek: Picard Season 1 took us on a new adventure with new crewmates and considered what it meant to be human, Star Trek: Picard Season 2 traveled even further -- into the past and Picard's own memories.
As the series draws to its close with a third and final season, we come full circle and return to the people we first met with Picard. TV Fanatic has screened the first six of the season's ten episodes and cannot wait to see how this adventure concludes!
You always remember your first, and many of today's Trekkers boldly went on their first Starfleet mission with the Enterprise-d under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard.
And while the captain could be pedantic and stern,...
- 2/15/2023
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
There are two major, notable exterior locations in Richard Marquand's 1983 sci-fi romp "Return of the Jedi." In the early scenes of the film, the dashing pilot Han Solo (Harrison Ford) must be rescued from a crime lord's desert palace where he has been frozen in stasis and hung on the wall as a trophy. The scene's desert exteriors were shot in Arizona, in a part of the desert called Buttercup Valley. In the climax of the desert scenes, a full-size floating skiff -- the pleasure barge of the evil Jabba the Hutt -- was blown up. To this day, one can visit the filming site and potentially find pieces of the barge, or of the Sarlacc, the film's pit-like desert monster.
The other notable location was the massive redwood forests located in Northern California. The "Jedi" locations were notable, as it was the first time a "Star Wars" movie...
The other notable location was the massive redwood forests located in Northern California. The "Jedi" locations were notable, as it was the first time a "Star Wars" movie...
- 2/15/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The majesty and mystery of the "Star Wars" universe can really be traced back to one character: Boba Fett. Although the infamous bounty hunter was first introduced in the much-maligned "Star Wars Holiday Special," everyone really remembers his original appearance alongside Ig-88, Dengar, Bossk, Zuckuss, and 4-lom in "The Empire Strikes Back." Who was this cool and calculated mercenary? What's his backstory? For dyed-in-the-wool fans of the original trilogy, Boba Fett should have remained an enigma, shrouded in secrecy.
In the decades since he ushered Han Solo away to Jabba's Palace aboard Slave-1, Boba Fett has also come to represent everything that's wrong with the "Star Wars" universe. Fans now know his backstory and then some. He's an unaltered clone of his father, Jango Fett (Temuera Morrison), who re-emerges from the Sarlacc pit 5 years after "Return of the Jedi" to take over the criminal underworld on Tatooine. A young Fett...
In the decades since he ushered Han Solo away to Jabba's Palace aboard Slave-1, Boba Fett has also come to represent everything that's wrong with the "Star Wars" universe. Fans now know his backstory and then some. He's an unaltered clone of his father, Jango Fett (Temuera Morrison), who re-emerges from the Sarlacc pit 5 years after "Return of the Jedi" to take over the criminal underworld on Tatooine. A young Fett...
- 2/15/2023
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
Henry Jones Jr. will be making a return to the big screens this summer with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the first instalment in the series for fifteen years. Despite his age, Harrison Ford has been busier than ever, with him recently seen in the AppleTV+ show, Shrinking from the creator of Ted Lasso, Bill Lawrence, as well as the Yellowstone prequel 1923. The Hollywood Reporter recently spoke to Dial of Destiny director James Mangold who outlined how time has changed Indiana Jones.
“We can’t hide from where we are in our lives — none of us can — and neither can Indiana Jones. I wanted to follow Harrison’s own lead and simply deal with it straight on. It’s not just a movie about a hero in his twilight years who is called back into action. It’s more than just that his bones might ache, it’s that his soul might ache,...
“We can’t hide from where we are in our lives — none of us can — and neither can Indiana Jones. I wanted to follow Harrison’s own lead and simply deal with it straight on. It’s not just a movie about a hero in his twilight years who is called back into action. It’s more than just that his bones might ache, it’s that his soul might ache,...
- 2/15/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
As the middle chapter of George Lucas' original "Star Wars" trilogy (the "Ot"), "The Empire Strikes Back" was designed to leave moviegoers wanting more. Unlike the first movie, the sequel paid homage to the serialized cliffhanger style of storytelling that inspired the saga -- but quite unlike those Saturday matinee serials, the next installment wasn't a week away. When viewers walked out of "Episode V," they were facing a three-year wait for the trilogy's resolution.
And many of them were steamed.
Lucas played particularly rough with his newfound fanbase in "Empire." Darth Vader dished out a lightsaber whuppin' to the saga's Jedi-in-training protagonist, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), slashing off the youngster's hand and informing him that he is, in fact, his father. But Luke got off relatively easy compared to Harrison Ford's Han Solo. The interstellar rogue got placed in suspended animation via carbonite, and was ferried back to...
And many of them were steamed.
Lucas played particularly rough with his newfound fanbase in "Empire." Darth Vader dished out a lightsaber whuppin' to the saga's Jedi-in-training protagonist, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), slashing off the youngster's hand and informing him that he is, in fact, his father. But Luke got off relatively easy compared to Harrison Ford's Han Solo. The interstellar rogue got placed in suspended animation via carbonite, and was ferried back to...
- 2/13/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Harrison Ford will probably be remembered foremost as Han Solo — but not if he can help it. While Ford may well be the greatest movie star of the latter 20th century, it feels like he would've preferred to be a character actor, one that would sink into part after different part, not play the same archetype over and over.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ford mentioned that he "likes to change genres" from film to film. Not all of these genres have been successful for him, though he maintains that even his flops, "were entered with the best of intentions." Still, when Ford stars in an unsuccessful film like "Morning Glory" or "Cowboys & Aliens," he tries not to dwell on it:
"The first job of a movie is to make its money back. God knows why something doesn't work. It doesn't usually make that much difference...
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ford mentioned that he "likes to change genres" from film to film. Not all of these genres have been successful for him, though he maintains that even his flops, "were entered with the best of intentions." Still, when Ford stars in an unsuccessful film like "Morning Glory" or "Cowboys & Aliens," he tries not to dwell on it:
"The first job of a movie is to make its money back. God knows why something doesn't work. It doesn't usually make that much difference...
- 2/11/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Harrison Ford is one of the biggest movie stars of all time. He went from the "cool big brother" in roles like Han Solo and Indiana Jones, then graduated to "America's Dad" in the Jack Ryan movies and "Air Force One." What kid in the '80s didn't want to be Ford, and what kid in the '90s didn't want to be raised (and rescued from terrorists) by him? As an '80s and '90s kid, I'm well-versed in Ford's filmography, having seen almost all of his movies. Yes, even the obscure ones like "The Frisco Kid." Okay, I've missed a lot of his 2000s and 2010s run, but let's be honest, Ford's choices have been pretty inexplicable ("Cowboys & Aliens?"; "Extreme Measures?"; "Morning Glory?"). No, I prefer prime Ford.
Rather than be smothered by Captain Solo and Dr. Jones, Ford used his most famous roles to craft...
Rather than be smothered by Captain Solo and Dr. Jones, Ford used his most famous roles to craft...
- 2/11/2023
- by Hunter Cates
- Slash Film
For Marvel fans, the release of a new MCU movie is cause for celebration — and it also means that it’s time to start speculating about the next sequel.
When “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” hits theaters Friday, February 17, it will mark the first time Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang has teamed up with Michael Douglas’ Hank Pym in their own feature film since 2018’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp.” The film’s trailers have built up plenty of buzz for what promises to be another visually dazzling descent into a peculiar world in the same vein as Sam Raimi’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” The film’s success seems like such a guarantee that many fans are already starting to wonder what Marvel has in store for “Ant-Man 4.”
The studio has yet to announce any official plans for the “Ant-Man” characters after “Quantumania,” though it seems likely...
When “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” hits theaters Friday, February 17, it will mark the first time Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang has teamed up with Michael Douglas’ Hank Pym in their own feature film since 2018’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp.” The film’s trailers have built up plenty of buzz for what promises to be another visually dazzling descent into a peculiar world in the same vein as Sam Raimi’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” The film’s success seems like such a guarantee that many fans are already starting to wonder what Marvel has in store for “Ant-Man 4.”
The studio has yet to announce any official plans for the “Ant-Man” characters after “Quantumania,” though it seems likely...
- 2/11/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Han Solo is one of the most beloved characters in the Star Wars franchise. When he was trapped in carbonite at the end of The Empire Strikes Back, fans couldn’t wait to see what came next. Did you know the real reason why George Lucas decided to freeze Han Solo?
The dramatic ending to ‘The Empire Strikes Back’
The Empire Strikes Back came out in 1980. In the second movie of the original Star Wars trilogy, things look hopeless for the trio of main characters: Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia.
Han, played by Harrison Ford, and Leia are captured by Darth Vader in an attempt to lure Luke into a trap. Vader then freezes Han in carbonite as a test to see if Luke could be imprisoned in the same fashion. Han is successfully frozen and given to the bounty hunter Boba Fett, who in turn hands the...
The dramatic ending to ‘The Empire Strikes Back’
The Empire Strikes Back came out in 1980. In the second movie of the original Star Wars trilogy, things look hopeless for the trio of main characters: Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia.
Han, played by Harrison Ford, and Leia are captured by Darth Vader in an attempt to lure Luke into a trap. Vader then freezes Han in carbonite as a test to see if Luke could be imprisoned in the same fashion. Han is successfully frozen and given to the bounty hunter Boba Fett, who in turn hands the...
- 2/11/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
If one were to read George Lucas' original 1974 script draft for "Star Wars: A New Hope," entitled "The Star Wars," without any context, one would be forgiven for assuming they had stumbled upon the script for a weird, bootlegged ripoff of Lucas' 1977 classic. The script speaks of "Jedi Bendu," referring to them as "the most feared warriors in the universe," and features an 18-year-old boy named Annikin Starkiller. Other key characters include the "large," grizzled General Luke Skywalker and a "huge," green-skinned non-human named Han Solo.
Major elements of "The Star Wars" would be dropped entirely in later drafts, with many of them eventually being re-imagined for future "Star Wars" projects. "Bendu," for example, is the name of the mystical entity that exists between the light and dark sides of the Force in the animated series "Star Wars Rebels." By the time he got to his fourth script draft, entitled...
Major elements of "The Star Wars" would be dropped entirely in later drafts, with many of them eventually being re-imagined for future "Star Wars" projects. "Bendu," for example, is the name of the mystical entity that exists between the light and dark sides of the Force in the animated series "Star Wars Rebels." By the time he got to his fourth script draft, entitled...
- 2/10/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Harrison Ford Has (Mostly) No Hard Feelings About Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull
Although "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" is the most financially successful entry in the series' legacy and initially opened to positive reviews, the fourth "Indy" film has suffered from a troubled reputation from critics and audiences alike ever since. Many felt that the charms that made the "Indiana Jones" trilogy so captivating were largely missing in its fourth sequel. Sure, there was always a bit of a supernatural undertone to Indy's world, but audiences could not suspend their disbelief around a pivotal twist involving ancient aliens. Others loathed the messy use of CGI, and many fans did not accept Mutt Williams (Shia Labeouf) as the new heir to the "Indiana Jones" franchise.
As time passes, pop culture has a tendency to "reclaim" or re-evaluate negatively received works of mainstream art; the "Star Wars" prequels were once universally accepted as poor, indulgent filmmaking, but now they have...
As time passes, pop culture has a tendency to "reclaim" or re-evaluate negatively received works of mainstream art; the "Star Wars" prequels were once universally accepted as poor, indulgent filmmaking, but now they have...
- 2/9/2023
- by Tyler Llewyn Taing
- Slash Film
For many, pairing up fictional characters is more than just frivolous fun. Shipping isn't just a pastime; it's a playground filled with possibilities, and it's serious business. You get a surge of serotonin when you revel in your romantic headcanons — as long as you're not toxic when you preach your personal shipping gospels to creators and fellow fans.
Eros, or romantic love, is a powerful Force in the galaxy far, far away. "Star Wars" fans have witnessed Han Solo and Leia Organa's will-they-or-won't-they tango, Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala's star-crossed love, and a rather controversial relationship between Rey and Kylo Ren, which culminated in a kiss. Now, it's time to indulge in some imaginary (or maybe not-so-imagined) romances. If you don't see your chosen "Otp" (one true pairing) here, the glorious thing about shipping is that you can conjure your own ships elsewhere, be it your imagination, fanart, or fanfic.
Eros, or romantic love, is a powerful Force in the galaxy far, far away. "Star Wars" fans have witnessed Han Solo and Leia Organa's will-they-or-won't-they tango, Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala's star-crossed love, and a rather controversial relationship between Rey and Kylo Ren, which culminated in a kiss. Now, it's time to indulge in some imaginary (or maybe not-so-imagined) romances. If you don't see your chosen "Otp" (one true pairing) here, the glorious thing about shipping is that you can conjure your own ships elsewhere, be it your imagination, fanart, or fanfic.
- 2/9/2023
- by Caroline Cao
- Slash Film
Qi'ra’, portrayed by Emilia Clarke in the feature “Solo: A Star Wars Story” is spinning off into the novel “Star Wars: Crimson Climb” by E.K. Johnston:
“…’Qi’Ra’ was introduced in the 2018 prequel novel ‘Most Wanted’ by Rae Carson. A practitioner of ‘Teräs Käsi’ she is the childhood friend of ‘Han Solo' and his first love from the planet ‘Corellia’.
“The pair live on the streets before she is captured and he flees the planet.
“In order to leave the planet herself, Qi'ra becomes a lieutenant in the ‘Crimson Dawn’ crime syndicate under ‘Maul’, assuming control of the organization after his death…
“…and becoming its leader during the ‘Galactic Civil War’…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…’Qi’Ra’ was introduced in the 2018 prequel novel ‘Most Wanted’ by Rae Carson. A practitioner of ‘Teräs Käsi’ she is the childhood friend of ‘Han Solo' and his first love from the planet ‘Corellia’.
“The pair live on the streets before she is captured and he flees the planet.
“In order to leave the planet herself, Qi'ra becomes a lieutenant in the ‘Crimson Dawn’ crime syndicate under ‘Maul’, assuming control of the organization after his death…
“…and becoming its leader during the ‘Galactic Civil War’…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 2/7/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Movie stars weren’t always able to transition seamlessly to TV and back again. But in the current age of “peak TV” and countless streaming services, that all has changed. After all, even the legendary Harrison Ford himself currently appears on the Paramount+ series 1923. Here’s why the actor decided to sign on the new project, the latest spin-off in the Yellowstone universe.
Harrison Ford has played several iconic big-screen heroes Harrison Ford attends the “1923” premiere screening I David Becker/Getty Images for Paramount+
It didn’t take too long after making his film debut in the late 1960s for Ford to begin rising in the ranks in Hollywood. Following a notable supporting part in George Lucas’ American Graffiti, the director brought Ford on for his ambitious follow-up: 1977’s Star Wars. And Ford’s roguish smuggler-turned-rebel Han Solo remains one of the most famous roles of his career.
Of course,...
Harrison Ford has played several iconic big-screen heroes Harrison Ford attends the “1923” premiere screening I David Becker/Getty Images for Paramount+
It didn’t take too long after making his film debut in the late 1960s for Ford to begin rising in the ranks in Hollywood. Following a notable supporting part in George Lucas’ American Graffiti, the director brought Ford on for his ambitious follow-up: 1977’s Star Wars. And Ford’s roguish smuggler-turned-rebel Han Solo remains one of the most famous roles of his career.
Of course,...
- 2/5/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In this edition of Star Wars Bits:
"The Mandalorian" returns."Star Wars: Visions" updates."Star Wars: The Bad Batch" reviews and breakdowns."Star Wars Galaxy of Creatures" is back.Hasbro's latest "Star Wars" announcements.And more!The Mandalorian
Lucasfilm released "Phenomenon," a new video featuring "The Mandalorian" cast and crew discussing the impact of the series, along with what we can expect to see in season 3, which begins March 1 on Disney+.
While you're at it, check out "Hyperspace," a new "Star Wars" Disney+ spot that brought a tear to my eye...
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Star Wars Explained has a review of "Tribe," the sixth episode of season 2 of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch."
Also, AhsokaTanoFan shares their thoughts on the most recent episode.
Star Wars: Visions
This week, Lucasfilm announced that volume 2 of the animated anthology series "Star Wars: Visions" will premiere May 4, 2023, a.k.a. Star Wars Day,...
"The Mandalorian" returns."Star Wars: Visions" updates."Star Wars: The Bad Batch" reviews and breakdowns."Star Wars Galaxy of Creatures" is back.Hasbro's latest "Star Wars" announcements.And more!The Mandalorian
Lucasfilm released "Phenomenon," a new video featuring "The Mandalorian" cast and crew discussing the impact of the series, along with what we can expect to see in season 3, which begins March 1 on Disney+.
While you're at it, check out "Hyperspace," a new "Star Wars" Disney+ spot that brought a tear to my eye...
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Star Wars Explained has a review of "Tribe," the sixth episode of season 2 of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch."
Also, AhsokaTanoFan shares their thoughts on the most recent episode.
Star Wars: Visions
This week, Lucasfilm announced that volume 2 of the animated anthology series "Star Wars: Visions" will premiere May 4, 2023, a.k.a. Star Wars Day,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Adam Frazier
- Slash Film
Jason Segel has left some interesting impressions on his Shrinking co-star, Harrison Ford. The two appear together as therapists in the new AppleTV+ comedy, with Ford’s Paul Rhodes serving as a mentor to Segel’s Jimmy Laird. In a recent interview about the show, Segel revealed that his first day on set included an embarrassing wardrobe moment with Ford.
Read on to see what Segel said. Plus, learn about another memorable moment Ford had regarding Segel’s outfit — or lack thereof.
Jason Segel as Jimmy and Harrison Ford as Paul in ‘Shrinking’ | AppleTV+ How Harrison Ford ended up in the cast of ‘Shrinking’
Many fans of Ford likely know him from his film career. He has starred in the Indiana Jones franchise for decades, and he played Han Solo in the Star Wars films. Ford is also known for his roles in the Blade Runner and Jack Ryan films...
Read on to see what Segel said. Plus, learn about another memorable moment Ford had regarding Segel’s outfit — or lack thereof.
Jason Segel as Jimmy and Harrison Ford as Paul in ‘Shrinking’ | AppleTV+ How Harrison Ford ended up in the cast of ‘Shrinking’
Many fans of Ford likely know him from his film career. He has starred in the Indiana Jones franchise for decades, and he played Han Solo in the Star Wars films. Ford is also known for his roles in the Blade Runner and Jack Ryan films...
- 2/2/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
This post contains spoilers for all the "Scream" films so far.
As "Scream 6" looms near, the narratives around the first three "Scream" movies seem increasingly set in stone. Everyone loves the first movie, and people generally agree that "Scream 2" is a solid sequel. The fandom is a lot more divided on "Scream 3," though the consensus has grown more positive over time. Once you accept the different tone the third film's going for, most of its flaws are pretty easy to forgive.
Then there is 2022's "Scream," the fifth film in the franchise. It's rarely anyone's favorite, but most people don't seem to hate it much either. It's a solid entry, though most of its appeal is in the way it pushes the franchise in a new direction. "Scream 5" -- as it's also known -- sets the necessary groundwork for the next film, which will no longer...
As "Scream 6" looms near, the narratives around the first three "Scream" movies seem increasingly set in stone. Everyone loves the first movie, and people generally agree that "Scream 2" is a solid sequel. The fandom is a lot more divided on "Scream 3," though the consensus has grown more positive over time. Once you accept the different tone the third film's going for, most of its flaws are pretty easy to forgive.
Then there is 2022's "Scream," the fifth film in the franchise. It's rarely anyone's favorite, but most people don't seem to hate it much either. It's a solid entry, though most of its appeal is in the way it pushes the franchise in a new direction. "Scream 5" -- as it's also known -- sets the necessary groundwork for the next film, which will no longer...
- 1/31/2023
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Harrison Ford’s historic acting résumé offers plenty of unforgettable endings, but only one film pivots on the word “fluffy.”
In “Morning Glory,” a 2010 workplace comedy about a young producer (Rachel McAdams) who attempts to revitalize a ratings-starved morning show by hiring a legendary nightly news anchor (Ford), Becky is thinking about leaving the breakfast TV program she helped save. Viewership is climbing, the network is happy, and she’s fielding bigger and better offers from the likes of NBC. Her greatest challenge has been managing the ego of her star acquisition: Ford’s eight-time Peabody winner, Mike Pomeroy. The crabby hard-news reporter rebukes her suggestions (“You want me to do stories about Baked Alaska? After the career I’ve had?”), refuses to play nice with his co-anchor (a frog-kissing Diane Keaton), and generally makes her job (and everyone else’s) next to impossible.
But then he finds out she might leave,...
In “Morning Glory,” a 2010 workplace comedy about a young producer (Rachel McAdams) who attempts to revitalize a ratings-starved morning show by hiring a legendary nightly news anchor (Ford), Becky is thinking about leaving the breakfast TV program she helped save. Viewership is climbing, the network is happy, and she’s fielding bigger and better offers from the likes of NBC. Her greatest challenge has been managing the ego of her star acquisition: Ford’s eight-time Peabody winner, Mike Pomeroy. The crabby hard-news reporter rebukes her suggestions (“You want me to do stories about Baked Alaska? After the career I’ve had?”), refuses to play nice with his co-anchor (a frog-kissing Diane Keaton), and generally makes her job (and everyone else’s) next to impossible.
But then he finds out she might leave,...
- 1/31/2023
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Harrison Ford likes trying new things. While the actor does seem to keep coming back to certain roles like Han Solo and Indiana Jones, Ford insists that variety is the spice of life. For instance, in George Lucas' 1973 coming-of-age story "American Graffiti," Ford added some sweet, sweet Rodgers & Hammerstein tunes, just because he felt like it worked for the character. When it comes down to it, Ford just wants to be artistically fulfilled. And, honestly, no one can really blame him for that.
For a guy neck deep in extended franchises that are, for better or for worse, meticulously plotted out, there was a time when he longed for something a little more freeform. Something a little more creatively flexible. Something comical. Enter "Hollywood Homicide," a 2003 action comedy that didn't even have a complete script when he was offered the leading role. In fact, the half-finished screenplay was actually a selling point.
For a guy neck deep in extended franchises that are, for better or for worse, meticulously plotted out, there was a time when he longed for something a little more freeform. Something a little more creatively flexible. Something comical. Enter "Hollywood Homicide," a 2003 action comedy that didn't even have a complete script when he was offered the leading role. In fact, the half-finished screenplay was actually a selling point.
- 1/31/2023
- by Cameron Roy Hall
- Slash Film
Alden Ehrenreich broke through to the big time in 2018, landing the leading role in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Many critics and fans appreciated Ehrenreich’s heartfelt performance. And over the past several years, the talented young star has continuously opted for roles that challenge him creatively. Ehrenreich’s own story is one of pure luck. The up-and-coming actor was discovered by no less than famed director Steven Spielberg.
How was Alden Ehrenreich discovered? Actor Alden Ehrenreich arrives at the premiere of Universal Pictures’ ‘Hail, Caesar!’ at Regency Village Theatre on February 1, 2016 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Born in California in 1989, Ehrenreich knew from an early age that he wanted to get into acting. He studied acting at Crossroads School in Santa Monica as a teenager. And after he graduated high school, he went on to study at New York University at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting,...
How was Alden Ehrenreich discovered? Actor Alden Ehrenreich arrives at the premiere of Universal Pictures’ ‘Hail, Caesar!’ at Regency Village Theatre on February 1, 2016 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Born in California in 1989, Ehrenreich knew from an early age that he wanted to get into acting. He studied acting at Crossroads School in Santa Monica as a teenager. And after he graduated high school, he went on to study at New York University at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting,...
- 1/30/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
How to describe Pedro Pascal’s Joel in HBO’s new zombie survival series The Last of Us? Taciturn, perhaps. Grizzled. Gruff, even. Yeah, but he’s got a good heart, too. If that sounds familiar, it’s because the loveable antihero is one of Hollywood’s most enduring tropes. “Men want to be him, women want to be with him” – so the sleazy old James Bond proverb goes. The antihero can often be found draining a shot alone at a bar, but the alcohol never affects him, such is his hardened experience as a drinker. He can, if needs be, knock out an aggressor with a powerful haymaker, but only if he really must. The allure of the reluctant warrior, weary but ever-reliable in a crisis, goes back decades, but has rarely been played so competently as by Pascal. Perhaps the greatest endorsement of his charm is his selection...
- 1/28/2023
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - TV
Shrinking, the newest comedy from Jason Segel and the team behind Ted Lasso, has arrived on AppleTV+. The series follows a therapist who struggles at work after the death of his wife. He finally breaks down and starts telling his patients exactly what he thinks, which turns out to be life-changing for many people — including himself. The star-studded cast of Shrinking includes some faces that might look familiar, so here’s a breakdown of the stars and who they play.
‘Shrinking’ cast members Jason Segel as Jimmy and Harrison Ford as Paul | AppleTV+ Jason Segel plays Jimmy Laird
In addition to helping create Shrinking, Jason Segel stars as James “Jimmy” Laird. The death of Jimmy’s wife has caused him to isolate himself from his friends and family, and he can’t get his head straight at work. He finds a new, unorthodox method of giving advice to his client,...
‘Shrinking’ cast members Jason Segel as Jimmy and Harrison Ford as Paul | AppleTV+ Jason Segel plays Jimmy Laird
In addition to helping create Shrinking, Jason Segel stars as James “Jimmy” Laird. The death of Jimmy’s wife has caused him to isolate himself from his friends and family, and he can’t get his head straight at work. He finds a new, unorthodox method of giving advice to his client,...
- 1/27/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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