Star Wars: The Force Awakens: J.J. Abrams' lens flares take a backseat

You might have noticed that J.J. AbramsStar Trekfilms are filled withlens flares. One Trekkie calculated721 instances in the first filmand826 in the second. However, the director promised this effect wont be awakened forThe Force Awakens. Credit: Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images Abrams joinedThe Late ShowhostStephen Colbertfor the Montclair Film FestivalsCelebrity Nerd-Offon Saturday in Newark, New Jersey. Among the topics of conversation, Colbert challenged the filmmaker on his use of lens flares. I was starting to get in trouble with people....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Laura Webb

Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Lego builds life-size Finn, Poe, Captain Phasma

Remember when Lego builtlife-size modelsof Kylo Ren, Rey, and BB-8 for theStar Wars: The Force Awakenspremiere? Captain Phasma, Finn, and Poe have now gotten the same treatment. The new trio of replicas are the product of some 675 hours of manpower. Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd. Finn (John Boyega) stands at 68.9 inches, 112 pounds, and 23,072 bricks. Captain Phasma, Poe, and Finn will be on display at Toy Fair 2016. Get more details on the other toys that will be featuredhere....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Karla Brown

Star Wars: The Force Awakens: No. 1 movie of 2015 record achieved in latest box office results

It was a very good beginning to 2016 forStar Wars: The Force Awakens. This means it has officially surpassedJurassic World($652.3 million) in becoming the No. 1 movie of 2015, in addition totakingTitanics spot as the No. Credit: David James/Courtesy Everett Collection 2 highest-grossing film at the all-time U.S. box office. Next stop,Avatars all-time domestic record of $760.5 million. This now leavesThe Force Awakenswith a global box office of approximately $1.3 billion....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Dana Thompson

Star Wars: The Force Awakens: spoilers abound after movie projector malfunctions

Now thisisa spoiler fromStar Wars, so proceed at your own risk. YouTube userAndy Pachecouploaded video (viaScreenCrush) from inside the theater and revealed some of the skips. Arclights 3D projectors malfunction[ed] during the opening day showing ofStar Wars, the video description says. Credit: Lucasfilm However, when the picture returned to the screen, it was jumped ahead! The description further revealed the projection skipped ahead about 20 minutes. The screening was stopped again, and, sadly, skipped ahead again....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Jacqueline Johnson

Star Warslegend Carrie Fisher dies at 60

“She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers.” As cutting as she could be about the industry, Fisher often saved her harshest words for herself. Credit: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images That vulnerability became, ironically, a kind of armor. “When two celebrities mate, something like me is the result.” Around age 12, Fisher started sharing the stage with her mother in a nightclub act....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Sergio Hernandez

Star Warspre-sales break records: 'Unprecedented demand'

Fandango issued the first glimpse of ticket sales data for the hugely anticipated film. The previous first-day sales record was held by 2012sThe Hunger Games. This is an extraordinary time for the industry, which experienced unprecedented ticketing demand last night, Fandango said. Credit: Lucasfilm Movie theaters are continually adding new show times on Fandango to meet the phenomenal demand. It didnt release specific figures, but said it sold out more than 1,000 shows nationwide within 12 hours....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Ronald Phillips

Stargate reboot: Roland Emmerich, Dean Devlin movie allows for original trilogy concept

Roland Emmerichs 1994 filmStargatewas originally designed as a trilogy, but MGM decided to launch three TV companion series. And Roland and I really love science-fiction, so I think thats partly why it worked and resonated. It wasnt a cynical attempt to try and make something that was crowd-pleasing. Credit: Everett Collection Its not a story that can take place 20 years later, he explained. … For us, its not putting down what has been done....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Megan Hernandez

Stars and Their Stunt Doubles

Even stars need a little help sometimes! Karen Gillan We were seeing triple when Karen Gillanposted an Instagramfrom theJumanjiset in September of 2016. Three Marthas ready to kick some ass in the jungle, the actress captioned the girl-powered photo. Jerrika Hinton/Twitter Chris Evans Its double the patriotism when there are two Captain Americas. [Ghostbusters] comes out this weekend! she captioned the Instagram. Tidal It was one of the best and most memorable experiences of my life!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Justin Smith

Stars at the 2017 US Open

Tennis, Anyone? Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images (3) Jackson Lee/WireImage DON EMMERT/Getty Images Jackson Lee/WireImage JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images Jackson Lee/WireImage Jackson Lee/WireImage Jim Spellman/WireImage Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Jim Spellman/WireImage DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Jim Spellman/WireImage Jim Spellman/WireImage Al Bello/Getty Images Jim Spellman/WireImage Jim Spellman/WireImage Jim Spellman/WireImage Al Bello/Getty Images Al Bello/Getty Images Al Bello/Getty Images

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Lori Short

Stars at Their First Grammy Awards

Remember When? See the stars at their first Grammy Awards, ahead. Months later, she would releaseFearlessand kick off her rise to superstardom. Steve Granitz/WireImage; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; John Sciulli/WireImage; Scott Gries/Getty Images; Lester Cohen/WireImage Beyonce Knowles Beyonce attended the Grammys for the first time as a part of Destiny’s Child. Ariana Grande Still starring onVictoriousat the time, Ariana Grande attended the 2011 Grammy Awards. The young performer would not release her debut studio album for more than two years after the show....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Tyler Walters

Stars Attend Comedy Central's New York Comedy Festival Kick-off Party with EW

Trevor Noah Cristina Cote and Judd Apatow Maria Heinegg, Jack, Sasheer Zamata and John Rudnitsky Adam Lowitt, Todd Barry and Ronny Chieng Nathan Fielder Jordan Carlos, Grace Parra and Ricky Velez Todd Barry Bill Burr Arturo Castro Roy Wood, Jr. Nadia Quinn and Emily Tarver Brad Barket/Getty Images Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images Brad Barket/Getty Images Brad Barket/Getty Images Brad Barket/Getty Images Brad Barket/Getty Images Brad Barket/Getty Images...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · William Washington

Stars Gather for GLSEN's Annual Celebrate Pride in L.A.

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May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 36 words · Maria Wright MD

Stars Shine Bright on Broadway

Ahead, see which stars have stretched their acting skills on the Great White Way. Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images; Joan Marcus; Evgenia Eliseeva/American Repertory Theater; Joan Marcus; Joan Marcus Joan Marcus Joan Marcus Joan Marcus Walter McBride/WireImage Joan Marcus Richard Phibbs Evgenia Eliseeva/American Repertory Theater Joan Marcus Carol Rosegg Joan Marcus Joan Marcus Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Joan Marcus Joan Marcus Joan Marcus Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images Alastair Muir Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Robert Levy