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She died Thursday, HarperCollins said in a statement. In its first year out, the book sold 500,000 copies and won the Pulitzer. She was working a nonfiction story about a murderous Alabama preacher. Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Soon Lee began swearing that shed changed her mind: Shed never publish another book. Was this purely a cash grab by Lees lawyer and caretaker, Tonja B. Carter? And finally: What would the bookwhich portrays Atticus Finch as a card-carrying racist, do to Mockingbirds legacy?...

To Kill A Mockingbirdauthor Harper Leedied at 89Thursday in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, and among the slew oftributes that poured in after her death, her publisher HarperCollins made a beautiful statement. The world knows Harper Lee was a brilliant writer but what many dont know is that she was an extraordinary woman of great joyfulness, humility and kindness, said Michael Morrison, president and publisher of HarperCollins, in a statement....

In its first year out, the book sold 500,000 copies and won the Pulitzer. Mary Badham, who played Scout in the film adaptation ofTo Kill a Mockingbirdwith author Lee on set. She was working a nonfiction story about a murderous Alabama preacher. Robert Sutton/The Tuscaloosa News/AP; Everett Collection Soon she began swearing that shed changed her mind: Shed never publish another book. 2006 University of Notre Dame President Rev. Notre Dame had awarded Lee an honorary degree....

George Lucas on theRaiders of the Lost Arkscore… Music is the magic dust of movies. What Im trying to say is, you made my life so easy. He said, Great, thats the most important part. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Lets go have lunch, and we can write the story later. They play it every time I walk on stage. I was walking down a crowded street in New York a couple months ago....

Donald Trump isnt known for holding back when sharing his opinions. Harrison Ford, too, is infamous for his gruff demeanor. This week, we found out what happens when the unstoppable force meets the immovable object. Credit: Don Arnold/WireImage; DOMINICK REUTER/AFP/Getty Images He stood up for America. When asked for a response during theStar Wars: The Force Awakenspress tour, Ford responded with incinerating brevity. Donald, it was a movie, Ford toldAustralias Channel 4 News....

Way to hurt Harrison Fords feelings by choosing Padme, Star Wars superfan. Is that your boyfriend? he says, pointing to a photo of Chewbacca in one womans home. (Are we talking about Chewie or Mark Hamills beard?) This time, the money raised will be split among many charities selected by the stars and filmmakers. Check them out below, and heres where you canmake a donation and enter to win. Central London Samaritans Providing emotional support for vulnerable people to alleviate feelings of distress and despair....

But not just any shot: a Greedo shot (first? ), a mixture of cognac, creme de menthe, and ice. Lucasexplained the switchin a recent interview with the Washington Post. Credit: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC Because I was thinking mythologically should he be a cowboy, should he be John Wayne? And I said, Yeah, he should be John Wayne. Its a mythological reality that we hope our society pays attention to. As for Ford, he doesnt care that much about the shooter....

If you have the chance to talk to one of the most celebrated scruffy smugglers in the galaxy, what do you ask? In celebration of the upcoming DVD release ofStar Wars: The Force Awakensin April, Han Solo himself took over EWs Tumblr page to talk about acting advice, his love forHamilton, and what movies he likes to watch. The actor answered burning fan questions that included everything from how he likes his coffee (in a cup, of course) to if fellowStar Warscast member John Boyega really is his best friend (Whatever John says…)....

It was great, Ford said of watching the franchise back on the big screen again. Its a wonderful movie, its got great production values. Its a real big movie and I was delighted to see it. Credit: Frazer Harrison/BAFTA LA/Getty Images OnGMA, he revealed what convinced him to play the character again. A really good script, the opportunity to work withJ.J. (But, he adds, hes still the same guy.) The interview also touched on another of Fords most famous characters: Indiana Jones....

And he would know Indiana Jones isnt going the way of Han Solo at least not yet. (Han Solo will next be seen in a younger incarnationplayed by a new actor.) If Spielberg is to be believed, no such shenanigans are in store forIndy 5. Credit: David James/Lucasfilm Ltd. I think this one is straight down the pike for the fans, he said. Ford, meanwhile, is ready to don his fedora and leather jacket again....

A family spokesperson confirmed the actor died in Los Angeles on Friday, Sept. 17, from natural causes. Most recently, he reprised his role as the trailer park guardian Carl Rodd inTwin Peaks: The Return. His final lead performance will be featured in the upcoming filmLucky. Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images; Suzanne Tenner/SHOWTIME; Everett Collection Ahead, look back on some of Stanton’s most memorable appearances. Warner Bros. Paramount Everett Collection Everett Collection...

Sean Biggerstaffs tribute to Alan Rickman proves just how far the late actors impact reached. I dont know what I did to deserve a friend like Alan, Biggerstaffwroteon Twitter. He looked out for me for 20 years and I loved him. Credit: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images I dont know what to do now. He was our fairy Godfather. He was the whisper in the right ear at the right time....

Did Padma Patil like clowns? Important questions like these have peppered the canon with morsels of knowledge we didnt quite know we needed. Ms. Rowling like advise. Credit: Getty Images (3) JAMES PHELPS (Fred):Why me!? OLIVER:I think with George, it would probably be what does he do with the company. Like, does he expand it? Or does he just keep it as homage to his brother? Or does he go, were going to open it up elsewhere?...