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Dave Filoni’s goal as Lucasfilm president is serving “different generations” of Star Wars fans and “bringing them all together”
Dave Filoni has said his aim as Lucasfilm president is to serve Star Wars fans from different generations and bring them together through the franchise. The comment signals an emphasis on balancing the expectations of long-standing audiences with those of newer viewers as Lucasfilm develops future projects. Filoni is a prominent Star Wars creative who…
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The Odyssey becomes highest grossing R-rated film of all time
The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, has become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, overtaking 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine. This is notable because an R-rating, which restricts under-17s from attending without an adult, is usually seen as a limit on box office potential, making the film’s success unusual for the category.…
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Masters of the Universe Fans Hope for Sequel After Huge Streaming Debut
Amazon’s Masters of the Universe film, which underperformed at the box office earlier this summer, has found a much larger audience since arriving on Prime Video, fuelling fan speculation about a possible sequel. Although the Travis Knight-directed adventure took only $113 million theatrically against a reported $170 million budget, it has since become one of…
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Following rumoured talks, Guardians of the Galaxy’s Dave Bautista has reportedly now signed as Kratos in Amazon’s God of War
Actor Dave Bautista has reportedly been cast as Kratos in Amazon’s live-action God of War series, according to a Variety report, following weeks of speculation that he was in talks to join the show. He would replace original star Ryan Hurst, who tore his bicep during filming earlier this year and was unable to continue…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day concept art sparks backlash for alleged use of generative AI
Concept art for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has prompted online backlash after viewers alleged that it may have been created using generative AI. The criticism reflects continuing concerns among fans and artists about AI’s possible use in major film marketing and development materials. The reaction appears to centre on visual details in the artwork that…
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‘John Wick’ Meets ‘Fargo’ in HBO Max’s New #1 Streaming Smash
HBO Max’s action-comedy Normal has topped the streamer’s charts, marking Bob Odenkirk’s latest turn as an unlikely action star following his breakout in Nobody. Written by John Wick creator Derek Kolstad and directed by Ben Wheatley, the film blends the pulpy, gory violence of the John Wick franchise with the small-town satire and dark humour…
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Fox News Digital Quiz: August 21, 2026
Fox News Digital has published its weekly News Quiz for 21 August 2026, inviting readers to test their knowledge of recent stories, including a New Jersey Democratic Senate candidate’s investment disclosures and an NFL rookie’s decision to leave the league to appear in a film franchise. The feature is a recurring lifestyle item that recaps…
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The best of the 2026 Edinburgh International Film Festival
A great year for indie movies. The post The best of the 2026 Edinburgh International Film Festival first appeared on Far Out Magazine.