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LGBTQ - From Reuters: Egypt's government is hunting down gay men and performing forced anal exams, according to Amnesty International.
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CRIME - From YahooNews: O.J. Simpson is due to be released from a Nevada prison Sunday, Oct. 1st, and he is apparently moving to the state of Florida. But Florida's state attorney general does not want him.
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TELEVISION - From SlashFilm: The TV series based on David Cronenberg's infamous film "Scanners" (1981) is in development again.
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MOVIES - From SideshowToys: There is a new poster for "Pacific Rim Uprising" starring John Boyega ("Star Wars: The Force Awakens).
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MOVIES - From Variety: Early reviews on "Blade Runner 2049" are glowing.
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CELEBRITY - From CNN: Emmy-winning actress and producer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, reveals that she has breast cancer.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Cesar-winner Kristen Stewart and Oscar-winner are circling Sony's "Charlies Angels" reboot, which Elizabeth Banks will direct.
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BLM - From APNews: One of two lawsuits that Black Lives Matter and DeRay Mckesson are facing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has been dismissed.
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: The Disney Channel will produce a TV movie remake of Disney's popular 1993 film, "Hocus Pocus." The long-rumored "Hocus Pocus 2" is apparently not happening.
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: Spike is cancelling its TV series adaptation of the Stephen King novella, "The Mist," after one season. [I found the show unwatchable. - Ed.]
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TELEVISION - From EOnline: Meghan McCain, a TV political commentator, is reportedly joining the ABC morning talker, "The View." McCain is the daughter of United States Senator and former Vietnam prison of war, Sen. John McCain.
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SPORTS - From TVGuide: Justin Timberlake will reportedly headline the halftime show for Super Bowl 52.
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LGBTQ - From ViceNews: Trump's Department of Justice wants to make being gay a fireable offense.
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SPORTS - From Truthout: NFL quaterback Colin Kaepernick has won a "long victory."
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MOVIES - From ScreenRant: James Cameron says "Terminator 6" will be a direct sequel to 1991's "Terminator 2: Judgment Day."
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CELEBRITY - From YahooEntertainment: Action movie star turned Vladimir Putin-toady, Steven Seagal, criticizes NFL players for "National Anthem" protests.
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MOVIES - From Variety: A sequel to the smash hit horror film, "IT," is scheduled to land in theaters September 2019.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: The super-team of Leo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese reunite for a film about Teddy Roosevelt.
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MOVIES: From ThePlaylist: "Avatar" sequels (#2 to #5) begin shooting with a $1 billion price tag.
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BLM - From YesMagazines: A black woman explains "white privilege" to a white friend.
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TELEVISION - From TVLine: Tyler Posey of "Teen Wolf" is joining Fox's "Scream" Season 3.
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STAR TREK - From TheWrap: Early episodes of "Star Trek: Discovery" answer questions.
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BLM - From teleSUR: Any white cop can kill a Black man at any time.
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BLM - From HuffingtonPost: Trump Voters think that Black people are less deserving than average-American (white people).
From NewYorkTimes: Charles M. Blow says that President Trump is a "race fiend"
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the the 9/22 to 9/24/2017 weekend box office is "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" with an estimated take of $39 million.
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MOVIES - From TheTrackingBoard: A screenplay about the young Oprah Winfrey is a hot read in Hollywood.
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SPORTS - From TheHill: LeBron James calls President Trump "a bum." "Going to the White House was a great honor until you [Trump] showed up!"
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MOVIES - From Deadline: The "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" sequel adds Danish-Japanese actor, David Sakurai, to the cast.
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ECO - From BusinessInsider: Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation awards $20 million dollars in eco-grants to more than 100 organizations from around the world.
OBITS:
From TheWrap: Monty Hall, game show host, has died at the age of 96, Saturday, September 30, 2017. He was the creator and the original host of "Let's Make a Deal."
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From TheNewYorkTimes: Hugh Hefner, the creator of "Playboy" Magazine, died at the age of 91, Wednesday, September 27, 2017.
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Monday, July 31, 2017
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from July 23rd to 31st, 2017 - Update #51
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BLM - From YahooNews: NAACP issues a travel advisory for minorities and women heading to the state of Missouri.
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COMICS-FILM - From ShadowandAct: First look at Zazie Beetz as "Domino" in "Deadpool 2," as posted to Instagram by Deadpool himself, Ryan Reynolds.
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TELEVISION - From Deadline: HBO responds to protests over its early-in-development show, "Confederate" from "Game of Thrones show-runners, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
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MOVIES - From YahooTV: Angelina Jolie denies that the casting staff on her upcoming film, "First They Killed My Father," abused Cambodian orphans and poor kids during auditions.
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WALKING DEAD - From THR: SPOILERS -Season 8 will answer the time jump fans saw at San Diego Comic-Con International.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 7/28 to 7/30/2017 weekend box office is "Dunkirk" with an estimated take of $28.1 million.
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MOVIES - From BleedingCool: A Marvel Studios executive has defected to 20th Century Fox.
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ANIMATION - From Indiewire: "The Simpsons Movie 2" is in its earliest stage of development.
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POLITICS - From BuzzFeed: The most influential racist you have never heard of, William Regnery II.
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SDCC - From SideshowToys: Did you see Lupita Nyong'o at 2017 Comic-Con International?
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Starz has order a series, "The Rook," a thriller "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer, Lionsgate, and Liberty Global.
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MOVIES - From THR: Amazon will begin self-distributing its film with Woody Allen's "Wonder Wheel."
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TELEVISION - From BleedingCool: Several producers from "The Walking Dead" will attend the funeral of series stuntman John Bernecker. Bernecker died in June after sustaining injuries from a fall during film for Season 8.
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TELEVISION - From ShadowandAct: Jordan Peele and Tracy Morgan have created a comedy series, "The Last O.G.," in which Morgan will star. TBS has set the premiere date for Thurs., October 24th.
COMICS-FILM - From ScreenRant: Ryan Coogler says he had creative freedom while directing Marvel's upcoming "Black Panther."
From ScreenRant: 15 characters scheduled to appear in Marvel's "Black Panther."
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SPORTS - From YahooSports: Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka says that current Lakers are like early Taylor Swift.
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TELEVISION - From TVLine: Chris Pine and Patty Jenkins, both of the hit movie, "Wonder Woman," are re-teaming a TNT television series, "Black Dahlia."
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COMICS-FILM - From ThePlaylist: Joss Whedon will be a major part of the DC Extended Universe films, while others may see their roles reduced.
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COMICS-FILM - From ThePlaylist: Damon Lindelof, who was announced as developing an HBO series based on the comic book "Watchmen," says that he is uncertain about the project.
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MOVIES - From Collider: James Cameron considering a new producing a new "Terminator" trilogy, as the rights to the franchise revert to him in 2018.
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BOOKS - From Vulture: Former President Bill Clinton and prolific novelist James Patterson have a mystery novel coming out Summer 2018, and they are courting A-list directors to helm the film adaptation.
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COMICS-FILM - From Variety: The release date for "Wonder Woman 2" is December 13, 2017. Still no word on whether Patty Jenkins will return to direct the sequel.
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MOVIES - From THR: Ultimate pretty actor Nicholas Hoult in early talks to play J.R.R. Tolkien in a biofilm.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Ric Roman Waugh will direct "Angel Has Fallen," the third film in the "Olympus Has Fallen" series.
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MOVIES - From ShadowandAct: Will Packer, the producer behind hit films like the recent "Girls Trip" and the "Ride Along" franchise, has started Will Packer Media with Discovery Communications and Universal Pictures.
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COMICS-FILM - From ShadowandAct: In Marvel's film "Black Panther" (due 2018), Michael B. Jordan says that the relationship between his character, "Killmonger," and Chadwick Boseman's "T'Challa" is like that of Professor X and Magneto in the "X-Men."
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MOVIES - From ShadowandAct: Chris Nolan's "Dunkirk" continues the whitewashing of the history of World War II.
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MOVIES - From ShadowandAct: Netflix has picked up the thriller "Message from the King," starring Chadwick Boseman, Luke Evans, Teresa Palmer, and Alfred Molina.
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TELEVISION - From ShadowandAct: Malcolm Jamal-Warner and Tatyana Ali join USA crime comedy-drama, "Olive Forever."
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JAMES BOND - From YahooMovies: The 25th Eon Productions James Bond movie is scheduled to hit theaters November 8, 2019.
From NewYorkTimes: Details on the return of Daniel Craig as James Bond.
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COMICS-FILM - From Variety: Extensive re-shoots for "Justice League" causing headaches for some.
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COMICS-FILM - From YahooMovies: Concept art shows Brie Larson as "Captain Marvel."
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CELEBRITY - From BET: After going after Rob Kardashian, celebrity attorney Lisa Bloom is taking on Usher because of his herpes scandal.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 7/21 to 7/23/2017 weekend box office is Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk" with an estimated take of $50.5 million.
From ShadowandAct: "Girls Trip" has the largest opening weekend for a live-action comedy this year.
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SDCC:
From BleedingCool: New footage from Marvel Studios' "Black Panther" stuns crowd at Comic-Con.
From YahooMovies: Olivia Munn talks about the Predator reboot, 2018's "The Predator."
From ShadowandAct: More casting news from Marvel's "Ant Man and the Wasp," including a probably villain and Michelle Pfeiffer.
From YahooMovies: Marvel unveils new "Thor: Ragnarok" trailer. The film is due November 3rd, 2017.
From TheWrap: Marvel Studio's "Captain Marvel" movie will be a prequel to the first Iron Man movies (2008). Samuel Jackson will appear as Nick Fury. Oscar-winner Brie Larsonis Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel.
From Variety: The "Iron Giant" will appear in Steven Spielberg's film, "Ready Player One."
MOVIES - From BleedingCool: Laurence Fishburne is joining Marvel's "Ant Man and the Wasp" as the character "Bill Foster."
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Tom Welling, who played Clark Kent for 10 seasons in The WB's "Smallville" will join Seaon 3 of Fox's "Lucifer."
OBIT:
From YahooMovies: Actor and playwright, Sam Shepard, died at the age of 73, Thursday, July 27, 2017. He was an Oscar-nominated and Emmy-nominated actor. He won the 1979 "Pulitzer Prize for Drama" for his 1978 play, "Buried Child."
From THR: Legendary French actress Jeanne Moreau has died at the age of 89, Monday, July 31, 2017. Her films include, "The Lovers" and "Jules et Jim."
From NewYorkTimes: The musician and singer, D.L. Menard, died at the age of 85, Thursday, July 27, 2017. A recording artist of contemporary Cajun music, Menard was also known as the "Cajun Hank Williams."
From Variety: Voice actress and performer June Foray at the age of 99, Thursday, July 27, 2017. Foray was known for providing the voice for such animated characters as Rocky the Flying Squirrel on "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show" and Natasha Fatale of "Boris and Natasha." She was a key figure in the animation industry and created the prestigious "Annie Awards" for achievement in film and television animation.
From YahooSports: Hall of Fame NBA head coach, John Kundla, has died at the age of 101, Sunday, July 23, 2017. He lead the Minneapolis Lakers to five BBA/NBA championships.
BLM - From YahooNews: NAACP issues a travel advisory for minorities and women heading to the state of Missouri.
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COMICS-FILM - From ShadowandAct: First look at Zazie Beetz as "Domino" in "Deadpool 2," as posted to Instagram by Deadpool himself, Ryan Reynolds.
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TELEVISION - From Deadline: HBO responds to protests over its early-in-development show, "Confederate" from "Game of Thrones show-runners, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
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MOVIES - From YahooTV: Angelina Jolie denies that the casting staff on her upcoming film, "First They Killed My Father," abused Cambodian orphans and poor kids during auditions.
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WALKING DEAD - From THR: SPOILERS -Season 8 will answer the time jump fans saw at San Diego Comic-Con International.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 7/28 to 7/30/2017 weekend box office is "Dunkirk" with an estimated take of $28.1 million.
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MOVIES - From BleedingCool: A Marvel Studios executive has defected to 20th Century Fox.
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ANIMATION - From Indiewire: "The Simpsons Movie 2" is in its earliest stage of development.
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POLITICS - From BuzzFeed: The most influential racist you have never heard of, William Regnery II.
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SDCC - From SideshowToys: Did you see Lupita Nyong'o at 2017 Comic-Con International?
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Starz has order a series, "The Rook," a thriller "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer, Lionsgate, and Liberty Global.
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MOVIES - From THR: Amazon will begin self-distributing its film with Woody Allen's "Wonder Wheel."
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TELEVISION - From BleedingCool: Several producers from "The Walking Dead" will attend the funeral of series stuntman John Bernecker. Bernecker died in June after sustaining injuries from a fall during film for Season 8.
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TELEVISION - From ShadowandAct: Jordan Peele and Tracy Morgan have created a comedy series, "The Last O.G.," in which Morgan will star. TBS has set the premiere date for Thurs., October 24th.
COMICS-FILM - From ScreenRant: Ryan Coogler says he had creative freedom while directing Marvel's upcoming "Black Panther."
From ScreenRant: 15 characters scheduled to appear in Marvel's "Black Panther."
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SPORTS - From YahooSports: Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka says that current Lakers are like early Taylor Swift.
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TELEVISION - From TVLine: Chris Pine and Patty Jenkins, both of the hit movie, "Wonder Woman," are re-teaming a TNT television series, "Black Dahlia."
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COMICS-FILM - From ThePlaylist: Joss Whedon will be a major part of the DC Extended Universe films, while others may see their roles reduced.
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COMICS-FILM - From ThePlaylist: Damon Lindelof, who was announced as developing an HBO series based on the comic book "Watchmen," says that he is uncertain about the project.
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MOVIES - From Collider: James Cameron considering a new producing a new "Terminator" trilogy, as the rights to the franchise revert to him in 2018.
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BOOKS - From Vulture: Former President Bill Clinton and prolific novelist James Patterson have a mystery novel coming out Summer 2018, and they are courting A-list directors to helm the film adaptation.
----------
COMICS-FILM - From Variety: The release date for "Wonder Woman 2" is December 13, 2017. Still no word on whether Patty Jenkins will return to direct the sequel.
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MOVIES - From THR: Ultimate pretty actor Nicholas Hoult in early talks to play J.R.R. Tolkien in a biofilm.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Ric Roman Waugh will direct "Angel Has Fallen," the third film in the "Olympus Has Fallen" series.
----------
MOVIES - From ShadowandAct: Will Packer, the producer behind hit films like the recent "Girls Trip" and the "Ride Along" franchise, has started Will Packer Media with Discovery Communications and Universal Pictures.
----------
COMICS-FILM - From ShadowandAct: In Marvel's film "Black Panther" (due 2018), Michael B. Jordan says that the relationship between his character, "Killmonger," and Chadwick Boseman's "T'Challa" is like that of Professor X and Magneto in the "X-Men."
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MOVIES - From ShadowandAct: Chris Nolan's "Dunkirk" continues the whitewashing of the history of World War II.
----------
MOVIES - From ShadowandAct: Netflix has picked up the thriller "Message from the King," starring Chadwick Boseman, Luke Evans, Teresa Palmer, and Alfred Molina.
----------
TELEVISION - From ShadowandAct: Malcolm Jamal-Warner and Tatyana Ali join USA crime comedy-drama, "Olive Forever."
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JAMES BOND - From YahooMovies: The 25th Eon Productions James Bond movie is scheduled to hit theaters November 8, 2019.
From NewYorkTimes: Details on the return of Daniel Craig as James Bond.
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COMICS-FILM - From Variety: Extensive re-shoots for "Justice League" causing headaches for some.
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COMICS-FILM - From YahooMovies: Concept art shows Brie Larson as "Captain Marvel."
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CELEBRITY - From BET: After going after Rob Kardashian, celebrity attorney Lisa Bloom is taking on Usher because of his herpes scandal.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 7/21 to 7/23/2017 weekend box office is Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk" with an estimated take of $50.5 million.
From ShadowandAct: "Girls Trip" has the largest opening weekend for a live-action comedy this year.
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SDCC:
From BleedingCool: New footage from Marvel Studios' "Black Panther" stuns crowd at Comic-Con.
From YahooMovies: Olivia Munn talks about the Predator reboot, 2018's "The Predator."
From ShadowandAct: More casting news from Marvel's "Ant Man and the Wasp," including a probably villain and Michelle Pfeiffer.
From YahooMovies: Marvel unveils new "Thor: Ragnarok" trailer. The film is due November 3rd, 2017.
From TheWrap: Marvel Studio's "Captain Marvel" movie will be a prequel to the first Iron Man movies (2008). Samuel Jackson will appear as Nick Fury. Oscar-winner Brie Larsonis Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel.
From Variety: The "Iron Giant" will appear in Steven Spielberg's film, "Ready Player One."
MOVIES - From BleedingCool: Laurence Fishburne is joining Marvel's "Ant Man and the Wasp" as the character "Bill Foster."
----------
TELEVISION - From Variety: Tom Welling, who played Clark Kent for 10 seasons in The WB's "Smallville" will join Seaon 3 of Fox's "Lucifer."
OBIT:
From YahooMovies: Actor and playwright, Sam Shepard, died at the age of 73, Thursday, July 27, 2017. He was an Oscar-nominated and Emmy-nominated actor. He won the 1979 "Pulitzer Prize for Drama" for his 1978 play, "Buried Child."
From THR: Legendary French actress Jeanne Moreau has died at the age of 89, Monday, July 31, 2017. Her films include, "The Lovers" and "Jules et Jim."
From NewYorkTimes: The musician and singer, D.L. Menard, died at the age of 85, Thursday, July 27, 2017. A recording artist of contemporary Cajun music, Menard was also known as the "Cajun Hank Williams."
From Variety: Voice actress and performer June Foray at the age of 99, Thursday, July 27, 2017. Foray was known for providing the voice for such animated characters as Rocky the Flying Squirrel on "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show" and Natasha Fatale of "Boris and Natasha." She was a key figure in the animation industry and created the prestigious "Annie Awards" for achievement in film and television animation.
From YahooSports: Hall of Fame NBA head coach, John Kundla, has died at the age of 101, Sunday, July 23, 2017. He lead the Minneapolis Lakers to five BBA/NBA championships.
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from June 1st to 10th, 2017 - Update #42
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ECO - From EcoWatch: Leonardo DiCaprio teams with Mexican government to save the "vaquita porpoise," the most endangered marine mammal in the world.
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OBIT - From Variety: The actor Adam West has died at the age of 88, Friday, June 9, 2017. West was best known for his portrayal of Batman in the seminal 1960s ABC TV series, "Batman" (1966-68). He also gave voice to the animated character, Mayor Adam West," in Fox's animated TV series, "Family Guy."
From YahooTV: Burt Ward, who played Robin to West's Batman in the 1960s, and Julie Newmar, who played "Catwoman" on the series, are remembering their costar, Adam West. Actor and producer, Seth Green, who worked with Adam West, on Family Guy and "Robot Chicken," also spoke fondly of West.
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OBIT - From Deadline: The actress Glenne Headly has died at the age of 63, Thursday, June 8, 2017. She was known for appearing in such films as "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" and "Dick Tracy." She received an Emmy nomination for her performance in the miniseries, "Lonesome Dove."
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COMICS-FILM - From Twitter: Marvel debuts poster for #BlackPanther movie.
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MOVIES - From Variety: The talented Zhang Ziyi joins the third film in Legendary Pictures' "MonsterVerse" universe, "Godzilla: King of Monsters." The first two were 2014's Godzilla and the recent "Kong: Skull Island."
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MOVIES - From Variety: Megan Ellison's Annapurna Pictures will distribute the Eli Roth-Bruce Willis remake of the film, "Death Wish," which is due in November.
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COMICS-FILM - From Fandango: Connie Nielsen, who plays Wonder Woman's mama, Hippolyta, will also appear in this year's "Justice League."
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COMICS-FILM - From THR: It turns out that "Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins is actually not signed to do a sequel to the film.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: FOX is cancelling "24: Legacy," but will explore future versions of the "24" franchise.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Director Ryan Cooger and actor Michael B. Jordan, who have collaborated on two films, "Fruitvale Station" and "Creed," will reunited on an education scandal movie, "Wrong Answer." Jordan will also appear in Coogler's "Black Panther" for Marvel Studios.
ANIME - From TheReelWord: Classic anime series, "Cowboy Bebop." is being adapted as a U.S. live-action TV series.
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MOVIES - From SlashFilm: In addition to directing a sequel to her hit film, "Wonder Woman," Patty Jenkins is working on a horror project for the streaming service, Shudder.
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COMICS-FILM - From Deadline: Henry Zaga joins "X-Men" spinoff, "New Mutants," as the mutant, Sunspot.
From FlickeringMyth: Winston Duke will play the "Man-Ape" in Marvel Studios' "Black Panther" and "Avengers: Infinity War," both due in 2018.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Emmy winners Sarah Paulson and Bob Okenkirk join Steve Spielberg's "The Papers," about "the Pentagon Papers."
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CELEBRITY - From YahooCelebrity: George Clooney and his wife, Amal, welcome twins, a girl and a boy.
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MUSIC - From YahooMusic: Former Pink Floyd front man, Roger Waters, is in a feud with Radiohead's Thom Yorke over Israel and the BDS movement.
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POLITICS - From WashPost: Most Trump voters were not working class.
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BLM - From TheHill: Third noose found this week in Washington D.C.
From RSN: Trump's proposed budget cuts attack civil rights enforcement.
From TheNation: Even LeBron James cannot escape wave of toxic racist hate.
From TheNewRepublic: Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, author of "Black Lives Matter to Black Liberation," had to cancel an event because of death threats.
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TELEVISION - From YahooSports: Hank Williams, Jr. is returning to ESPN's "Monday Night Football" six years after getting fired.
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COMICS-FILM - From Variety: Did Patty Jenkins and her film, "Wonder Woman," save the DC Extended Universe film franchise?
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MOVIES - From Indiewire: Terry Gilliam announces that he has finished "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote," after 17 years.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 6/2 to 6/4/2017 weekend box office is "Wonder Woman" with an estimated take of $100 million.
From YahooNews: Wonder Woman sets the record for biggest opening weekend for a movie directed by a womna (Patty Jenkins).
From CBB: Deejay Dayton reviews "Wonder Woman" at the ComicBookBin.
From YahooNews: Lupita Nyong'o is passionate about "Wonder Woman."
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: Dan Aykroyd blames director Paul Feig for financial disaster that was the "Ghostbusters" reboot.
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ECO - From TheIndependentUK: Leonardo DiCaprio responds to President Trump's decision to abandon the Paris climate agreement.
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MUSIC - From Deadline: Ariana Grande's Manchester benefit concert to air live in over 50 countries. At the end of her concert in Manchester England on May 22, 2017, there was a suicide bombing that killed 22 people.
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TELEVISION - From YahooTV: Bill Maher uses the term "house nigger," and I don't have a problem with it - Leroy the Negro.
From People: Bill Maher apologizes... of course, he did.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Tom Cruise reveals that the "Top Gun" sequel will be titled "Top Gun: Maverick."
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COMICS-FILM - From Variety: Blu Hunt will play the character "Danielle Moonstar" in X-Men spinoff, "New Mutants."
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TELEVISION - From ThePlaylist: The final season of "Game of Thrones" may not debut until 2019.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: For nine season, Leah Remini co-starred with Kevin James on the CBS sitcom, "The King of Queens." Now, Remini will reunite with James on Season 2 of his current CBS sitcom, "Kevin Can Wait," as a regular cast member.
From YahooTV: Errin Hayes, who played the wife "Donna" on "Kevin Can Wait," has left the show, one day after it was announced that series star Kevin James would be reuniting with his "The King of Queens" costar, Leah Remini.
TRAILERS:
From YouTube: The first trailer for "Murder on the Orient Express" (20th Century Fox)
From YouTube: Trailer for Kate Winslet/Idris Elba film, "The Mountain Between Us (20th Century Fox).
ECO - From EcoWatch: Leonardo DiCaprio teams with Mexican government to save the "vaquita porpoise," the most endangered marine mammal in the world.
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OBIT - From Variety: The actor Adam West has died at the age of 88, Friday, June 9, 2017. West was best known for his portrayal of Batman in the seminal 1960s ABC TV series, "Batman" (1966-68). He also gave voice to the animated character, Mayor Adam West," in Fox's animated TV series, "Family Guy."
From YahooTV: Burt Ward, who played Robin to West's Batman in the 1960s, and Julie Newmar, who played "Catwoman" on the series, are remembering their costar, Adam West. Actor and producer, Seth Green, who worked with Adam West, on Family Guy and "Robot Chicken," also spoke fondly of West.
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OBIT - From Deadline: The actress Glenne Headly has died at the age of 63, Thursday, June 8, 2017. She was known for appearing in such films as "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" and "Dick Tracy." She received an Emmy nomination for her performance in the miniseries, "Lonesome Dove."
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COMICS-FILM - From Twitter: Marvel debuts poster for #BlackPanther movie.
----------
MOVIES - From Variety: The talented Zhang Ziyi joins the third film in Legendary Pictures' "MonsterVerse" universe, "Godzilla: King of Monsters." The first two were 2014's Godzilla and the recent "Kong: Skull Island."
----------
MOVIES - From Variety: Megan Ellison's Annapurna Pictures will distribute the Eli Roth-Bruce Willis remake of the film, "Death Wish," which is due in November.
----------
COMICS-FILM - From Fandango: Connie Nielsen, who plays Wonder Woman's mama, Hippolyta, will also appear in this year's "Justice League."
----------
COMICS-FILM - From THR: It turns out that "Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins is actually not signed to do a sequel to the film.
----------
TELEVISION - From Variety: FOX is cancelling "24: Legacy," but will explore future versions of the "24" franchise.
----------
MOVIES - From Variety: Director Ryan Cooger and actor Michael B. Jordan, who have collaborated on two films, "Fruitvale Station" and "Creed," will reunited on an education scandal movie, "Wrong Answer." Jordan will also appear in Coogler's "Black Panther" for Marvel Studios.
ANIME - From TheReelWord: Classic anime series, "Cowboy Bebop." is being adapted as a U.S. live-action TV series.
----------
MOVIES - From SlashFilm: In addition to directing a sequel to her hit film, "Wonder Woman," Patty Jenkins is working on a horror project for the streaming service, Shudder.
----------
COMICS-FILM - From Deadline: Henry Zaga joins "X-Men" spinoff, "New Mutants," as the mutant, Sunspot.
From FlickeringMyth: Winston Duke will play the "Man-Ape" in Marvel Studios' "Black Panther" and "Avengers: Infinity War," both due in 2018.
----------
MOVIES - From Variety: Emmy winners Sarah Paulson and Bob Okenkirk join Steve Spielberg's "The Papers," about "the Pentagon Papers."
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CELEBRITY - From YahooCelebrity: George Clooney and his wife, Amal, welcome twins, a girl and a boy.
----------
MUSIC - From YahooMusic: Former Pink Floyd front man, Roger Waters, is in a feud with Radiohead's Thom Yorke over Israel and the BDS movement.
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POLITICS - From WashPost: Most Trump voters were not working class.
----------
BLM - From TheHill: Third noose found this week in Washington D.C.
From RSN: Trump's proposed budget cuts attack civil rights enforcement.
From TheNation: Even LeBron James cannot escape wave of toxic racist hate.
From TheNewRepublic: Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, author of "Black Lives Matter to Black Liberation," had to cancel an event because of death threats.
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TELEVISION - From YahooSports: Hank Williams, Jr. is returning to ESPN's "Monday Night Football" six years after getting fired.
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COMICS-FILM - From Variety: Did Patty Jenkins and her film, "Wonder Woman," save the DC Extended Universe film franchise?
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MOVIES - From Indiewire: Terry Gilliam announces that he has finished "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote," after 17 years.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 6/2 to 6/4/2017 weekend box office is "Wonder Woman" with an estimated take of $100 million.
From YahooNews: Wonder Woman sets the record for biggest opening weekend for a movie directed by a womna (Patty Jenkins).
From CBB: Deejay Dayton reviews "Wonder Woman" at the ComicBookBin.
From YahooNews: Lupita Nyong'o is passionate about "Wonder Woman."
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: Dan Aykroyd blames director Paul Feig for financial disaster that was the "Ghostbusters" reboot.
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ECO - From TheIndependentUK: Leonardo DiCaprio responds to President Trump's decision to abandon the Paris climate agreement.
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MUSIC - From Deadline: Ariana Grande's Manchester benefit concert to air live in over 50 countries. At the end of her concert in Manchester England on May 22, 2017, there was a suicide bombing that killed 22 people.
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TELEVISION - From YahooTV: Bill Maher uses the term "house nigger," and I don't have a problem with it - Leroy the Negro.
From People: Bill Maher apologizes... of course, he did.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Tom Cruise reveals that the "Top Gun" sequel will be titled "Top Gun: Maverick."
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COMICS-FILM - From Variety: Blu Hunt will play the character "Danielle Moonstar" in X-Men spinoff, "New Mutants."
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TELEVISION - From ThePlaylist: The final season of "Game of Thrones" may not debut until 2019.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: For nine season, Leah Remini co-starred with Kevin James on the CBS sitcom, "The King of Queens." Now, Remini will reunite with James on Season 2 of his current CBS sitcom, "Kevin Can Wait," as a regular cast member.
From YahooTV: Errin Hayes, who played the wife "Donna" on "Kevin Can Wait," has left the show, one day after it was announced that series star Kevin James would be reuniting with his "The King of Queens" costar, Leah Remini.
TRAILERS:
From YouTube: The first trailer for "Murder on the Orient Express" (20th Century Fox)
From YouTube: Trailer for Kate Winslet/Idris Elba film, "The Mountain Between Us (20th Century Fox).
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from May 8th to 14th, 2016 - Update #36
Support Leroy on Patreon.
COMICS - From Patreon: My review of "Captain America: Civil War."
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: One of my favorite comic book artists and creators of all time, Darwyn Cooke, apparently lost his battle with cancer today, Saturday, May 14, 2016. Yeah, it hurts.
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: From Cannes comes this report on Steven Spielberg's upcoming film, "The BFG."
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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From USAToday: George Zimmerman's gun auction up to a bid of 65 million - thanks to Internet trolls. So thanks, Internet trolls.
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COMICS - From Variety: Michael B. Jordan is in talks to join Marvel's "Black Panther." Ryan Coogler, the film's director, has worked Jordan on two films, "Fruitvale Station" and "Creed."
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CIVIL RIGHTS - From RSN: U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch defends trans-people.
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COMICS - From IGN: Kevin Feige explains why Natalie Portman won't be back for "Thor: Ragnarok."
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Gareth Edwards directed Warner Bros.'s "Godzilla," but will not be back for "Godzilla 2," which is due in 2019.
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TELEVISION - From CinemaBlend: ABC cancels "Marvel's Agent Carter."
From YahooMovies: "Agent Carter's" star Hayley Atwell has a new ABC series, "Conviction."
From EW: "Marvel's Most Wanted," the "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." spinoff is not happening.
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COMICS - From Variety: CBS superhero drama, "Supergirl," moving to The CW.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From Gawker: Notorious child killer, George Zimmerman, to sell the pistol he used to kill Trayvon Martin.
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COMICS - From Variety: Lupita Nyong'o in talks to appear in Marvel's "Black Panther" film.
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MOVIES - From RollingStone: Jack Black joins director Jake Kasdan's "Jumanji" remake, which as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as the star and possibly Kevin Hart.
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: Woody Allen is not bothered by Laurent Lafitte's rape jock at Cannes.
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POLITICS - From Truthout: Donald Trump has already destroyed the GOP.
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MOVIES - From BoxOfficeMojo: Warner Bros. shifts some release dates, including for its ridiculous Kong and Godzilla movies.
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COMICS - From Glide: The magazine comes down hard on "X-Men: Apocalypse" in a review.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Amazon and STX Entertainment pick up rights to Nash Edgerton's untitled action title, which has a killer cast, including David Oyelowo and Charlize Theron.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: Disney has crossed the $1 billion mark in domestic office in 128 days, a new record surpassing the record that Universal set last year at 165 days.
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MOVIES - From TheHollywoodNews: Zorro is back! And he is Gael Garcia Bernal.
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MOVIES - From Variety: The Russo Bros., directors of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" and "Civil War," are getting into Chinese film production.
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TELEVISION - From BleedingCool: "Electric Dreams: The World of Philip K. Dick" is an upcoming anthology series based on the short stories of the 20th century's greatest author, Philip K. Dick.
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OBIT - From TheWrap: The character actor William Schallert has died at the age of 93, Sunday, May 8, 2016. Over his 60 year career, he had close to 400 screen credits. One of his best known roles was as "Martin Lane," the father of Patty Lane on "The Patty Duke Show." He was and still is one of my favorite actors. I send condolences to his family. R.I.P.
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TELEVISION - From YahooSports: Sean McDonough is a new voice on ESPN's "Monday Night Football."
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: Is Marvel killing off the X-Men in "Death of X" event.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: 2016 BAFTA TV awards winners are announced.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner at the box office for the 2016 Mother's Day weekend (5/6 to 5/8/2016) is "Captain America: Civil War" with an estimated $181.8 million haul.
BOX OFFICE - From Variety: "Captain America: Civil War" opens with an estimated $181.8 million weekend box office.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: The breaking news (and gossip) website has a big-ass question-and-answer with Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Lee Daniels is no longer director of the Richard Pryor biopic.
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COMICS - From SlashFilm: The still-fine Sharon Stone said that she will have a "wee" part in a Marvel movie.
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From Variety: Ben Affleck will be an executive producer on "Justice League: Part One," which apparently includes him having a say in the film's story and production. The movie is due November 2017.
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TRAILERS:
From YouTube: New "Ice Age: Collision Course" trailer - "Kiss your ice goodbye."
From YouTube: Official trailer for 20th Century Fox's "Assassin's Creed," which is due in December.
COMICS - From Patreon: My review of "Captain America: Civil War."
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: One of my favorite comic book artists and creators of all time, Darwyn Cooke, apparently lost his battle with cancer today, Saturday, May 14, 2016. Yeah, it hurts.
---------------
MOVIES - From YahooMovies: From Cannes comes this report on Steven Spielberg's upcoming film, "The BFG."
--------------
BLACK LIVES MATTER - From USAToday: George Zimmerman's gun auction up to a bid of 65 million - thanks to Internet trolls. So thanks, Internet trolls.
---------------
COMICS - From Variety: Michael B. Jordan is in talks to join Marvel's "Black Panther." Ryan Coogler, the film's director, has worked Jordan on two films, "Fruitvale Station" and "Creed."
---------------
CIVIL RIGHTS - From RSN: U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch defends trans-people.
---------------
COMICS - From IGN: Kevin Feige explains why Natalie Portman won't be back for "Thor: Ragnarok."
---------------
MOVIES - From Deadline: Gareth Edwards directed Warner Bros.'s "Godzilla," but will not be back for "Godzilla 2," which is due in 2019.
---------------
TELEVISION - From CinemaBlend: ABC cancels "Marvel's Agent Carter."
From YahooMovies: "Agent Carter's" star Hayley Atwell has a new ABC series, "Conviction."
From EW: "Marvel's Most Wanted," the "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." spinoff is not happening.
---------------
COMICS - From Variety: CBS superhero drama, "Supergirl," moving to The CW.
--------------
BLACK LIVES MATTER - From Gawker: Notorious child killer, George Zimmerman, to sell the pistol he used to kill Trayvon Martin.
---------------
COMICS - From Variety: Lupita Nyong'o in talks to appear in Marvel's "Black Panther" film.
---------------
MOVIES - From RollingStone: Jack Black joins director Jake Kasdan's "Jumanji" remake, which as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as the star and possibly Kevin Hart.
--------------
MOVIES - From YahooMovies: Woody Allen is not bothered by Laurent Lafitte's rape jock at Cannes.
---------------
POLITICS - From Truthout: Donald Trump has already destroyed the GOP.
---------------
MOVIES - From BoxOfficeMojo: Warner Bros. shifts some release dates, including for its ridiculous Kong and Godzilla movies.
---------------
COMICS - From Glide: The magazine comes down hard on "X-Men: Apocalypse" in a review.
---------------
MOVIES - From Variety: Amazon and STX Entertainment pick up rights to Nash Edgerton's untitled action title, which has a killer cast, including David Oyelowo and Charlize Theron.
--------------
BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: Disney has crossed the $1 billion mark in domestic office in 128 days, a new record surpassing the record that Universal set last year at 165 days.
---------------
MOVIES - From TheHollywoodNews: Zorro is back! And he is Gael Garcia Bernal.
---------------
MOVIES - From Variety: The Russo Bros., directors of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" and "Civil War," are getting into Chinese film production.
---------------
TELEVISION - From BleedingCool: "Electric Dreams: The World of Philip K. Dick" is an upcoming anthology series based on the short stories of the 20th century's greatest author, Philip K. Dick.
---------------
OBIT - From TheWrap: The character actor William Schallert has died at the age of 93, Sunday, May 8, 2016. Over his 60 year career, he had close to 400 screen credits. One of his best known roles was as "Martin Lane," the father of Patty Lane on "The Patty Duke Show." He was and still is one of my favorite actors. I send condolences to his family. R.I.P.
---------------
TELEVISION - From YahooSports: Sean McDonough is a new voice on ESPN's "Monday Night Football."
---------------
COMICS - From BleedingCool: Is Marvel killing off the X-Men in "Death of X" event.
---------------
TELEVISION - From Variety: 2016 BAFTA TV awards winners are announced.
--------------
BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner at the box office for the 2016 Mother's Day weekend (5/6 to 5/8/2016) is "Captain America: Civil War" with an estimated $181.8 million haul.
BOX OFFICE - From Variety: "Captain America: Civil War" opens with an estimated $181.8 million weekend box office.
----------------
MOVIES - From Deadline: The breaking news (and gossip) website has a big-ass question-and-answer with Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige.
---------------
MOVIES - From Deadline: Lee Daniels is no longer director of the Richard Pryor biopic.
---------------
COMICS - From SlashFilm: The still-fine Sharon Stone said that she will have a "wee" part in a Marvel movie.
---------------
From Variety: Ben Affleck will be an executive producer on "Justice League: Part One," which apparently includes him having a say in the film's story and production. The movie is due November 2017.
--------------
TRAILERS:
From YouTube: New "Ice Age: Collision Course" trailer - "Kiss your ice goodbye."
From YouTube: Official trailer for 20th Century Fox's "Assassin's Creed," which is due in December.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Review: Retro "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is Kind of Like a Reboot
[This review was originally posted on Patreon.]
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Running time: 135 minutes (2 hours, 15 minutes)
MPAA – PG-13 for sci-fi action violence
DIRECTOR: J.J. Abrams
WRITERS: Lawrence Kasdan and J.J. Abrams, and Michael Arndt (based on characters created by George Lucas)
PRODUCERS: J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, and Kathleen Kennedy
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Dan Mindel ASC, BSC (D.o.P.)
EDITORS: Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey
COMPOSER: John Williams
Academy Award nominee
SCI-FI/FANTASY/ACTION/ADVENTURE/DRAMA
Starring: Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, Oscar Isaac, Peter Mayhew, Lupita Nyong'o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Gwendoline Christie, Anthony Daniels, Max von Sydow, Greg Grunberg, Ken Leung, Warwick Davis, and Mark Hamill
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a 2015 science fiction-fantasy action film directed by J. J. Abrams. It is the seventh installment in the Star Wars film series, which began with the 1977 Oscar-winning film, Star Wars, created by George Lucas. The Force Awakens is set 30 years after the events depicted in Return of the Jedi (1983). This film follows a desert scavenger, a renegade stormtrooper, and an X-wing fighter pilot as they fight a new enemy, which is personified by a young dark warrior who is strong with the Force.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens approximately 30 years after the Rebel Alliance's defeat of the Galactic Empire and the destruction of the second Death Star. However, the most famous hero of that battle, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), the last Jedi, has since disappeared. The First Order has risen from the remains of the Empire, and is led by the mysterious Supreme Commander Snoke (Andy Serkis), who has two immediate goals. He wants to destroy the New Republic (which was created by the Rebel Alliance) and its military wing, The Resistance, and will use his super-weapon, Starkiller Base, commanded by General Hux (Domhnall Gleeson), to do so.
To find Skywalker, Snope has tasked Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), a young dark warrior who is strong with the Force. Ren's search for information about Skywalker's whereabouts has led him to the desert planet, Jakku. There, Ren has a confrontation with a Resistance pilot, Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), which troubles a young First Order stormtrooper, FN-2187 (John Boyega), who is a witness to Dameron's capture.
Meanwhile, an astromech droid, BB-8, escapes into the Jakku night. BB-8 eventually meets Rey (Daisy Ridley), a young scavenger who will be the key to getting BB-8 and the crucial information he holds to the Resistance. And legends of the past, Han Solo (Harrison Ford), General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher), and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) will help her.
Truthfully, I am in love with the new Star Wars characters, especially Rey and Finn (known by his First Order masters as FN-2187). I have also found a place in my heart for Poe, Kylo Ren, General Hux, Maz Kanata (Lupita Nyong'o), and the actors playing them. I have added BB-8 to my beloved droid duo of R2-D2 and C-3PO. I think that Daisy Ridley as Rey and John Boyega as Finn are among the best actors ever to appear in a Star Wars film, and the script allows them to give what may very well be two of the best dramatic performances every given in this franchise.
On the other hand, the movie itself is odd. I love Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but not unconditionally. I have to admit that I have mixed emotions because this is the first Star Wars film that George Lucas has not directed (and he directed four of them) or at least guided to fruition. Thus, a part of me wants to see this film as fan-fiction.
Lucas himself has described Star Wars: The Force Awakens as “retro,” and he is not far from the truth. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is filled with visuals and a narrative that are similar and practically copy the first Star Wars (also known as Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope). At times, The Force Awakens seems like a remake and semi-re-imagining of the original film, or, if you want to be cruel, you can call it a rehash of the best moments from the beginnings of Star Wars. I would not be surprised if Walt Disney Studios (the new owners of Star Wars) and the filmmakers intended Star Wars: The Force Awakens to be a reboot of the franchise, a fresh start after the much-maligned “prequel films,” but a reboot that is grounded in the original trilogy.
Whatever one might say about the prequel films (The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith), they were ambitious. Star Wars: The Force Awakens merely seeks to entertain and to thrill. It is escapist entertainment like no other – just as Star Wars was back in 1977. There was nothing like Star Wars, and its simple story, filled with universal themes, resonated with audiences. That is true of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I found myself exhilarated, and I often could not take my eyes off the screen. I laughed and some scenes even tried to make me cry.
As I edit this, it has been over two weeks since I saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I have thought about it often, and I put off writing this review. I have read other reviewers' opinions. A writer for The Village Voice called it “the third good Star Wars” movie. I think it is the fourth best Star Wars movie, behind the original three films, and a little ahead of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.
I think I need to warm up more to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which might happen after repeated viewings. Still, I think the future is bright for the new films. Right now, I'd follow Rey, Finn, Poe, BB-8, and even Kylo Ren anywhere, and my favorite Star Wars character is back. Regardless of the story, the characters are the ones I have always loved. I am glad that some of the classic ones are back and that they have brought cool new ones with them.
8 of 10
A
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Edited on Thursday, April 14, 2016
NOTES:
2016 Academy Awards, USA: 5 nominations: “Best Achievement in Film Editing” (Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey), “Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score” (John Williams), “Best Achievement in Sound Mixing” (Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio, and Stuart Wilson), “Best Achievement in Sound Editing” (Matthew Wood and David Acord), and Best Achievement in Visual Effects” (Roger Guyett, Pat Tubach, Neal Scanlan, and Chris Corbould)
2016 BAFTA Awards: 1 win: “Best Achievement in Special Visual Effects” (Chris Corbould, Roger Guyett, Paul Kavanagh, and Neal Scanlan); 3 nominations: “Best Production Design” (Rick Carter, Darren Gilford, and Lee Sandales), “Best Original Music” (John Williams), and “Best Sound” (David Acord, Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio, Matthew Wood, and Stuart Wilson)
The text is copyright © 2016 Leroy Douresseaux. All Rights Reserved. Contact this site for reprint and syndication rights and fees.
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Saturday, March 26, 2016
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from March 20th to 26th, 2016 - Update #33
Support Leroy on Patreon.
BLACK LIVES MATTER - From PopSugar: New York City cop arrest Black mailman because he didn't want them to hit him with their car.
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COMICS - From Forbes: "Batman Vs. Superman" could have a $185 million weekend at the box office.
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POLITICS - From Politico: #CruzSexScandal
POLITICS - From RSN: The coming Republican Party crack-up also needs to occur to the Democratic Party.
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OBITS - From Variety: The writer Earl Hamner, Jr. has died at the age of 92, Thursday, March 24, 2016. He is best known for creating CBS' beloved drama, "The Waltons."
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POLITICS - From Harpers: Richard Nixon started the "war on drugs" in order to wage war on the anti-war left and Black people.
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POLITICS - From RollingStone: The magazine endorses Hillary Clinton for President of the United States, and publisher, Jann S. Wenner explains why.
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OBITS - From Variety: Comedian, actor, writer, and producer, Garry Shandling, has died at the age of 66, Thursday, March 24, 2016.
From YahooCelebrity: Hollywood reacts to the death of Garry Shandling.
From YahooTV: Garry Shandling's most memorable roles.
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OBITS - From YahooSports: Legendary baseball broadcaster, Joe Garagiola, has died at the age of 90, Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
From YouTube: An interview with the late Garagiola, conducted by David Spada.
---------------
COMICS - From iDigitalTimes: Some early reviews are in for "Batman Vs. Superman."
---------------
MOVIES - From Collider: Shane Black talks about his "Predator" reboot.
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CRIME - From HoustonChronicle: Keeping Black people of juries in Wharton County, Texas.
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OBITS - From DeadlineTV: The Emmy-winning actor, Ken Howard, has died at the age of 71, Wednesday, March 23, 2016. He was best known for his role on the CBS television drama series, "The White Shadow" (1978-1981). He was the current president of the actors' union, SAG-AFTRA.
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COMICS - From CinemaBlend: Marvel's "Captain Britain" may get his own television series.
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OBITS - From THR: The actress, Rita Gam, has died at the age of 88, Tuesday, March 22, 2016. She was considered a "glamorous actress" in the 1950s. Gam was also the wife of director Sidney Lumet, and she was a bridesmaid at Grace Kelly's 1956 wedding to Prince Rainier.
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OBITS - From TheWrap: The rapper, Malik Taylor, has died at the age of 45. He was better known as "Phife Dawg," the founder of the seminal rap group, A Tribe Called Quest."
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POLITICS - From BuzzFlash: Sarah Palin hits far-right hot buttons.
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CULTURE - From TheDailyBeast: Banksy strikes back.
---------------
SPORTS - From YahooSports: Sports broadcaster/sideline reporter, Craig Sager, known for his colorful and odd suits, has said that his doctor has given him 3 to 6 months to live.
---------------
COMICS - BleedingCool: A look at a nice copy of Action Comics #1, the first appearance of Superman, worth over $3 million.
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COMICS - BleedingCool: A look at some of Marvel Comics' hot comics for June 2016.
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STAR WARS - From Twitter: See a Star Wars bonus clip featuring Maz Kanata.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Emma Stone to star in film about Rose Marie "Rosemary" Kennedy, "Letters from Rosemary."
----------------
COMICS - From BleedingCool: There will be an all-new and all-different Batman comic book debuting later this year from writer Scott Snyder.
---------------
TELEVISION - From Variety: Ryan Murphy reveals who will be back for the next season of "American Horror Story."
---------------
BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 3/18 to 3/20/2016 weekend box office is "Zootopia" with an estimated haul of $38 million.
---------------
From MintPressNews: Daniel Ellsberg - top military brass knew in advance that the Vietnam War would fail.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From SeattleTimes: Tim McGinty could not do his job and prosecute Cleveland Patrolman Timothy Loehmann and his partner, Frank Garmback, for killing Tamir Rice. So the voters decided that he could not keep his job as Cuyahoga County Prosecutor.
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COMICS - From CBR: Jeremy Renner says he would be "open" to a Hawkeye Netflix series.
---------------
COMICS - From CBR: The writers, artists, and editors behind Marvel Comics's "Civil War II" talk.
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: An overview of news from C2E2 about Marvel's "Civil War II" comic book event.
---------------
COMICS - From BleedingCool: Mike Mignola says he does not know how the film, "Hellboy 3" would end, although that movie seems unlikely to happen.
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STAR WARS - From CheatSheet: The site's weekly Star Wars round-up.
---------------
POLITICS - From TheWrap: Scott Baio ("Happy Days") endorses Donald Trump.
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TRAILERS:
From YouTube: A clip from Richard Linklater's "Everybody Wants Some," entitled "Cologne."
From YouTube: A sneak peak at "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" deleted scenes.
From YouTube: I think this is the first trailer for the "Ben-Hur" remake, which is due August 2016.
BLACK LIVES MATTER - From PopSugar: New York City cop arrest Black mailman because he didn't want them to hit him with their car.
---------------
COMICS - From Forbes: "Batman Vs. Superman" could have a $185 million weekend at the box office.
---------------
POLITICS - From Politico: #CruzSexScandal
POLITICS - From RSN: The coming Republican Party crack-up also needs to occur to the Democratic Party.
---------------
OBITS - From Variety: The writer Earl Hamner, Jr. has died at the age of 92, Thursday, March 24, 2016. He is best known for creating CBS' beloved drama, "The Waltons."
---------------
POLITICS - From Harpers: Richard Nixon started the "war on drugs" in order to wage war on the anti-war left and Black people.
---------------
POLITICS - From RollingStone: The magazine endorses Hillary Clinton for President of the United States, and publisher, Jann S. Wenner explains why.
---------------
OBITS - From Variety: Comedian, actor, writer, and producer, Garry Shandling, has died at the age of 66, Thursday, March 24, 2016.
From YahooCelebrity: Hollywood reacts to the death of Garry Shandling.
From YahooTV: Garry Shandling's most memorable roles.
---------------
OBITS - From YahooSports: Legendary baseball broadcaster, Joe Garagiola, has died at the age of 90, Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
From YouTube: An interview with the late Garagiola, conducted by David Spada.
---------------
COMICS - From iDigitalTimes: Some early reviews are in for "Batman Vs. Superman."
---------------
MOVIES - From Collider: Shane Black talks about his "Predator" reboot.
---------------
CRIME - From HoustonChronicle: Keeping Black people of juries in Wharton County, Texas.
---------------
OBITS - From DeadlineTV: The Emmy-winning actor, Ken Howard, has died at the age of 71, Wednesday, March 23, 2016. He was best known for his role on the CBS television drama series, "The White Shadow" (1978-1981). He was the current president of the actors' union, SAG-AFTRA.
---------------
COMICS - From CinemaBlend: Marvel's "Captain Britain" may get his own television series.
---------------
OBITS - From THR: The actress, Rita Gam, has died at the age of 88, Tuesday, March 22, 2016. She was considered a "glamorous actress" in the 1950s. Gam was also the wife of director Sidney Lumet, and she was a bridesmaid at Grace Kelly's 1956 wedding to Prince Rainier.
---------------
OBITS - From TheWrap: The rapper, Malik Taylor, has died at the age of 45. He was better known as "Phife Dawg," the founder of the seminal rap group, A Tribe Called Quest."
---------------
POLITICS - From BuzzFlash: Sarah Palin hits far-right hot buttons.
--------------
CULTURE - From TheDailyBeast: Banksy strikes back.
---------------
SPORTS - From YahooSports: Sports broadcaster/sideline reporter, Craig Sager, known for his colorful and odd suits, has said that his doctor has given him 3 to 6 months to live.
---------------
COMICS - BleedingCool: A look at a nice copy of Action Comics #1, the first appearance of Superman, worth over $3 million.
---------------
COMICS - BleedingCool: A look at some of Marvel Comics' hot comics for June 2016.
---------------
STAR WARS - From Twitter: See a Star Wars bonus clip featuring Maz Kanata.
---------------
MOVIES - From Variety: Emma Stone to star in film about Rose Marie "Rosemary" Kennedy, "Letters from Rosemary."
----------------
COMICS - From BleedingCool: There will be an all-new and all-different Batman comic book debuting later this year from writer Scott Snyder.
---------------
TELEVISION - From Variety: Ryan Murphy reveals who will be back for the next season of "American Horror Story."
---------------
BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 3/18 to 3/20/2016 weekend box office is "Zootopia" with an estimated haul of $38 million.
---------------
From MintPressNews: Daniel Ellsberg - top military brass knew in advance that the Vietnam War would fail.
---------------
BLACK LIVES MATTER - From SeattleTimes: Tim McGinty could not do his job and prosecute Cleveland Patrolman Timothy Loehmann and his partner, Frank Garmback, for killing Tamir Rice. So the voters decided that he could not keep his job as Cuyahoga County Prosecutor.
----------------
COMICS - From CBR: Jeremy Renner says he would be "open" to a Hawkeye Netflix series.
---------------
COMICS - From CBR: The writers, artists, and editors behind Marvel Comics's "Civil War II" talk.
---------------
COMICS - From BleedingCool: An overview of news from C2E2 about Marvel's "Civil War II" comic book event.
---------------
COMICS - From BleedingCool: Mike Mignola says he does not know how the film, "Hellboy 3" would end, although that movie seems unlikely to happen.
---------------
STAR WARS - From CheatSheet: The site's weekly Star Wars round-up.
---------------
POLITICS - From TheWrap: Scott Baio ("Happy Days") endorses Donald Trump.
---------------
TRAILERS:
From YouTube: A clip from Richard Linklater's "Everybody Wants Some," entitled "Cologne."
From YouTube: A sneak peak at "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" deleted scenes.
From YouTube: I think this is the first trailer for the "Ben-Hur" remake, which is due August 2016.
Thursday, December 31, 2015
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" - A Negromancer Link-O-Rama - Update #243
Posted by Leroy Doureseaux - on Patreon.
[I will shut down this post on Thursday, December 31, 2015. I will open a new post, "Star Wars: Rogue One," on Friday, January 1, 2016, but I will continue to post about The Force Awakens as necessary. Thank you all for visiting - Leroy]
From Negromancer: My "The Force Awakens" review.
From YahooNews: Lucas ain't feeling "The Force Awakens."
From Polygon: The story behind the baton-wielding stormtrooper that yelled "Traitor" at Finn.
From YahooTech: 5 intriguing ideas cut from the film.
From YahooTV: More speculation of Rey. Is she Han and Leia's daughter?
From BluRayCom: Blu-ray release on April 5, 2015?
From ScreenRant: Dissecting the meanings of Kylo Ren's name.
From YahooMovies: Ranking the Star Wars movies.
From Variety: 21 reasons TFA deserves every dollar.
From Variety: Smashes Christmas Day box office record.
From Variety: Vatican newspaper gets its hate-on.
From ScreenRant: The return of Anakin?
From Vox: Reboot the prequels?
From YahooTech: There are critics who do not like "The Force Awakens."
From CinemaBlend: Captain Phasma will get more screen time in Ep. 8.
From Polygon: J.J. says the script for Episode VIII is so good...
From BGR: Will Han Solo come back in some form?
From YahooTech: Who are Rey's parents... and grandparents?
From YahooMovies: The "Associated Press Entertainer of the Year" is "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
From VillageVoice: "The Force Awakens" inspires right-bloggers.
From YahooMovies: The Ultimate Force Awakens FAQ, and it is quite good.
From YahooTV: Carries Fisher to Daisy Ridley - don't go through the crew...
From HitFix: Carrie's infamous "Good Morning America" interview.
From YahooMovies: Ewan McGregor has a cameo.
From BusinessInsider: Harrison Ford made a mint for returning for "The Force Awakens" and will make more.
From YahooNews: Is "The Phantom Menace" more ambitious than "The Force Awakens."
From BusinessInsider: Theories about Rey's parents.
From YahooNews: J.J. says that Alec Guinness is in TFA.
From TheWrap: Without China, TFA falls short of breaking global and foreign box office records set by Jurassic Park earlier this year.
From BoxOfficeMojo: "The Force Awakens" has the largest single day opening, $120 million, including the $57 million from Thursday night showing. The film has also set other box office records.
From HollywoodLife: 5 biggest spoilers in the film. (SPOILERS)
From Variety: $72.7 at international box office.
From YahooMovies: Daniel Craig's has a cameo as a member of the First Order. (SPOILERS)
From YahooMovies: Record setting opening night on Thursday.
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From VillageVoice: Amy Nicholson calls TFA the third good Star Wars film.
From TheVox: A not exactly glowing review by Todd VanDerWerff.
From THR: Todd McCarthy reviews the film WITH spoilers.
From NYT: Manohla Dargis reviews for The New York Times.
From TheVerge: A spoiler free review by Bryan Bishop.
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From YahooMovies: Star Wars: The Force Awakens - the second teaser/trailer.
From YouTube: Star Wars: The Force Awakens - the first teaser/trailer.
From Instagram: A 15-second clip from the film that is a straight tease.
From TheVerge: The new trailer is here.
From SlashFilm: Eeeek! Japanese trailer has new footage.
From Deadline: Chinese trailers with lots of new footage and dialogue!
From TechCrunch: There is a new TV spot... with new footage!!!
From YouTube: TV Spot #1
From YouTube: TV Spot #2
From YouTube: TV Spot #3
From TheVerge: TV Spot #4
From YouTube: TV Spot #5
From YouTube: TV Spot #6
From YouTube: TV Spot #7
From YouTube: TV Spot #8
From YouTube: TV Spot #9
From Facebook: "All the Way" TV spot (#10).
From YouTube: TV Spot #11
From YouTube: TV Spot #12
From YouTube: TV Spot #13
From YouTube: TV Spot #14
From YouTube: TV Spot #15 - Oscar Isaac introduces the clip in Spanish.
From YouTube: TV Spot #16
From YouTube: TV Spot #17
From YouTube: TV Spot #18
From YouTube: TV Spot #19
From YouTube: TV Spot #20
From YouTube: TV Spot #21
From YouTube: "In 5 days" spot.
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From YouTube: The long version of the Chewbacca BB-8 Verizon commercial: "A better network as explained by Star Wars.
From YouTube: C-P30 and R2-D2 meet BB-8 in commercial for "Priority."
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From YahooNews: Angry fans who want the return of the Expanded Universe (Star Wars Legends) threaten to spoil the film if they don't get their way.
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From YahooNews: Katie Couric talks to John Boyeag.
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From YahooMovies: The Rey toy reveal freak-out.
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From Vulture: Harrison Ford snuck into a preview.
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From YahooMovies: Actors replay their expressions from watching the movie.
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From IMDb: Actors describe their characters in "The Force Awakens."
From YahooNews: Lupita Nyong'o talks a little about Maz Kanata.
From THR: J.J. suggests Ava DuVernay for future Star Wars film.
From Deadline: Spielberg thought it should be J.J. Abrams.
From YahooMovies: Beastie Boys and "Lost" influence the name of new Star Wars character.
From YahooMovies: Robert Downey, Jr. mentors John Boyega.
From YahooMovies: Kylo Ren is a mess and other press junket reveals.
From YahooMovies: Abrams talks about the best way to watch the movie.
From Deadline: New character posters featuring Finn and Poe Dameron.
From CinemaBlend: Lucas has seen "The Force Awakens."
From YahooTV: Who is Supreme Leader Snoke?
From RollingStone: The magazine's in-depth feature on Star Wars.
From HitFix: Speculation on Vader's helmet.
From Mashable: Harrison Ford saw the film and likes it.
From YahooTV: J.J. talks to Howard Stern.
From HitFix: "The Force Awakens" soundtrack listing.
From YahooNews: The new planets are revealed.
From Variety: It's official: PG-13 for "sci-fi action violence."
From Variety: Win tickets to the Los Angeles or London premiere.
From Variety: More commentary from Lucas.
From CheatSheet: A essay about Lucas' "displeasure" at being left out of the making of Episode 7.
From YahooMovies: Why do people care what this bitch said?
From Deadline: John Boyega trying to manage expectations.
From CBS: The network's morning news airs part of an interview Charlie Rose conducted with George Lucas. The rest of the interview will air in December in conjunction with the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, which Lucas is receiving.
From CinemaBlend: Meet the "Starkiller Base."
From YahooNews: More about Lupita Nyong'o's character "Maz Kanata."
From YahooGames: Don't call her princess.
From YahooGames: Stills to be published in Entertainment Weekly reveal a few things.
From YahooNews: Still more EW stills.
From FlickeringMyth: Supreme Leader Snoke?
From CinemaBlend: What is Daisey Ridley going to do on opening day?
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From Hitfix: Daniel Fleetwood died just days after getting a special screening of "The Force Awakens."
From TheVerge: Dying fan sees unedited version of "The Force Awakens."
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From SideshowCollectibles: Cause you want to see it again. Plus 10 moments worth experiencing again.
From SideshowCollectibles: See the new posters.
From FlickeringMyth: Will Yoda return?
From TheCheatSheet: More speculation on why Luke was left out of second trailer.
From FlickeringMyth: No more trailers, says J.J.
From CinemaBlend: The Luke Skywalker/Kylo Ren theory.
From YahooNews: Stormtroopers mass at Great Wall of China.
From CinemaBlend: 10 things Cinema Blend noticed about the new trailer.
From Hitfix: See Daisy Ridley's reaction to the latest trailer.
From CinemaBlend: Boyega flips over latest trailer.
From TheWrap: Crashing results from being trying to buy tickets online.
From SheKnows: Sad Star Wars boycott. It is put on by people who certainly will see the film.
From Forbes: The new "Star Wars" is not for you, fanboy.
From Variety: New (and final) poster revealed; tickets on sale Monday; trailer during Monday Night Football (Oct. 19th).
From YahooFinance: Netflix is negotiating to get the rights to "The Force Awakens."
From CinemaBlend: 136 minutes long; that's the rumor about TFA's run time.
From YahooMovies: New Star Wars characters accidentally unveiled.
From YahooNews: Rumor about Michael B. Jordan and Boba Fett solo movie.
From YahooMovies: John Boyega brushes past the haters.
From THR: "The Force Awakens" gets a date for its world premiere, December 14, 2015 - in Los Angeles, CA.
From YahooNews: Full trailer / final trailer due this month? Oct. 19th?
From Cinelinx: Lots of speculation about Finn.
From ScreenRant: New rumors: Skywalkers and Finn.
From YahooNews: Admiral Ackbar will be in "The Force Awakens."
From BleedingCool: More Hayden Christensen rumors.
From YahooNews: Rumors about Max Von Sydow's character in "The Force Awakens."
From THR: Script made Boyega cry.
From YahooNews: Hayden Christensen rumors about Episode 8.
From YahooNews: Disney might release the original theatrical cuts of the original Star Wars trilogy.
From YahooMovies: Star Wars film artifacts on auction.
From IGNAsia: Mark Hamill in Ireland to film Episode VIII?
From ScreenRant: A character guide with the website's own evaluations and speculations.
From ScreenRant: Trading cards may release more tidbits, especially about Rey.
From CinemaBlend: Rumor is that there will be a post-credit scene on "The Force Awakens."
From Comicvine: How Marvel Comics' "Shattered Empire" comic book connects to "The Force Awakens."
From Forbes: What is more important? That "The Force Awakens" be a big hit or be really good?
From TheGuardian: Anthony Daniels on secrecy and playing C-3PO.
From iDigitalTimes: Finn and Rey revealed?
From YahooMovies: 33 of the coolest new Star Wars items.
From YahooMovies: A first look at "The Force Awakens" toys.
From YahooTech: Meet the high-tech BB-8 from Sphero.
From Collider: A new villains international poster.
From YahooMovies: An article about the 15-seconds of heavenly tease.
From YahooGames: Kylo Ren is not a Sith!
From YahooMovies: Toy leak reveals Zuvio.
From YahooMakers: Young girl bullied for being a girl who likes Star Wars gets a special Stormtrooper suit.
From CheatSheet: They think they have good news about Han Solo solo film.
From HitFix: "The Force Awakens" heroes make cover of "Empire" magazine.
From Collider: "The Force Awakens" villains make cover of "Empire" magazine.
From CinemaBlend: Maz Kanata may stay under wraps until release of film.
From FlickeringMyth: Early concept art for Maz Kanata, the motion-capture character played by Lupita Nyong'o.
From YahooMovies: Oscar Isaac was a Lando fan.
From YahooMovies: John Boyega and the rest of the cast had lots of fun on the set.
From IndieRevolver: Concept art for the "Knights of Ren," that may also have been early designs for Kylo Ren.
From IndieRevolver: The first real good look at Luke Skywalker as will possibly be in "The Force Awakens.
From Collider: Abrams on Captain Phasma.
From FlickeringMyth: D23 interview with Abrams and cast.
From Collider: Initial cut of "The Force Awakens" is 124 minutes long (2 hours, 4 minutes).
From Variety: Cast photo from "Rogue One."
From HitFix: D23 exclusive Star Wars poster reveals something about Finn.
From AccessHollywood: New Star Wars details revealed at D23.
From EW: Entertainment Weekly goes whole hog on coverage of "The Force Awakens."
From YahooMovies: Some info on some character names from "The Force Awakens."
From YahooBeauty: CoverGirl launching "Star Wars" makeup line.
From YahooMovies: "Anakin" as a baby name.
From Toybox: Micro Machines returning for "The Force Awakens."
From EpochTimes: Rumors about the relationship between the villians.
From YahooMovies: Mark Hamill gives the best autographs.
From YahooMovies: No midi-chlorians.
From ScreenRant: SPOILER: In "Rogue One," Felicity Jones' character might be Boba Fett's daughter.
From EntertainmentWeekly: J.J. Abrams apparently broke his back trying to help Harrison on the set of "The Force Awakens."
From Cinelinx: Rumors of a Star Wars/Netflix deal on a live-action series or more than one abound.
From IBTimes: Tie-Fighter upgrades?
From YahooMovies: Michael Jackson wanted to be Jar Jar Banks.
From Variety: Benecio Del Toro for "Star Wars Episode 8."
From TheVerge: Leaked excerpt of the book, Star Wars: Aftermath, which is set immediately after the events of Return of the Jedi.
From FlickeringMyth: John Boyega shares image of Finn and Chewbacca in action together.
From TechCrunch: All in on this Rancor cosplay.
From YahooMovies: Amy Schumer does the metal bikini.
From ScreenRant: Han Solo back story revealed in The Force Awakens?
From CinemaBlend: Production Darren Gilford talks about the lengths to which J.J. Abrams went to connect his film to the original trilogy.
From Fortune: A short article on Star Wars sequels, spinoffs and re-releases.
From YahooMovies: Video of Princess Leia's return and more in the "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" behind-the-scenes video from ET. You must watch this..
From THR: Comic-Con 2015 panel footage raises questions.
From YahooMovies: Some advice Harrison Ford gave to Daisy Ridley.
From YahooMovies: Watch entire San Diego Comic-Con 2015 "Star Wars" panel.
From YahooMovies: Return of Harrison Ford...
From YahooFinance: Star Wars Comic-Con panel video offers surprises.
From Collider: Colin Trevorrow is rumored to be the choice to direct Star Wars IX. Trevorrow directed the box office smash, Jurassic World.
From Variety: May the donuts be with you.
From YahooMovies: Debut of new TIE fighter that is supposed to be huge.
From SunTimes: Darth Vader to make an appearance in "Rogue One."
From YahooMovies: Who and what from The Force Awakens will be at 2015 Comic-Con International.
From THR via YahooMovies: The LEGO Movie team of Chris Miller and Phil Lord are reportedly directing a Han Solo standalone Star Wars film.
From CinemaBlend: Donnie Yen for Episode 8.
From CinemaBlend: Marvel Comics ' "Star Wars: Shattered Empire" fills in some of the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.
From ScreenRant: Rey Solo... maybe or maybe not.
From CinemaBlend: Ewan McGregor down to come back.
From CinemaBlend: A new look Stormtrooper.
From MakingStarWars: Alan Dean Foster talks (a little) about writing novelization of The Force Awakens.
From MakingStarWars: Concept art for Han Solo, Poe, and Finn.
From CinemaBlend: Ken Leung is reportedly a cast member in "The Force Awakens."
From HitFix: 177 days until...
From IBT: Greg Grunberg's role revealed.
From CinemaBlend: Keeping The Force Awaken screenplay secret.
From Examiner: J.J. Abrams friend, actor, and The Force Awakens actors says the film is awesome.
From Hitfix: 179 days until... a look at "Star Wars Rebels" and a hint at a future duel between Darth Vader and Ben Kenobi.
From SlashFilm: Forest Whitaker for "Rogue One."
From FlickeringMyth: The week in Star Wars, ending June 20th, 2015.
From FlickeringMyth: New clip from the first episode of "Star Wars Rebels" Season 2.
From TechnoBuffalo: Leaked photos reveal the return of old friends.
From FlickeringMyth: Two new photos from The Force Awakens... maybe.
From Deadline via YahooTV: John Boyega has signed with talent agency WME.
From FlickeringMyth: A possible first look at Princess Leia in The Force Awakens.
From IBT: Who is Captain Phasma - some spoiler filled (maybe) answers.
From GuardianUK: A legend died recently, Christopher Lee. IMDb lists well over 200 TV and film credits for him, and two of those were in Star Wars films (as Dooku).
From EW: Star Wars toy peeks.
From FlickeringMyth: Daisy Ridley hints at parentage of Rey
From Toybox: Possible first look at new Stormtrooper action figure.
From CinemaBlend: Billie Lourd, the daughter of Carrie Fisher, says that she does not play Princess Leia's daughter in The Force Awakens.
From ThePlaylist: Han shot first - at least according to an early draft of the Star Wars script.
From ScreenRant: C-3PO with a red arm?
From SideshowCollectibles: Everything you need to know about The Force Awakens from the "Hot Toys" people.
From YahooGames: The "Original Trilogy" novels retold, beginning September 2015.
From YahooGames: Han Solo married?
From YahooMovies: I didn't know that there was a short film shown before The Empire Strikes Back, when it was first released back in 1980. I actually saw it back then, but I arrived late and the movie had already been started for about 5 minutes at least. Anyway, the short, entitled Black Angel, is being turned into a full-length film.
From YahooGames: Andy Serkis will play a character named Supreme Leader Snoke.
From CinemaBlend: A look at Lupita Nyong'o's character Maz Kanata via conceptual art.
From YahooMovies: John Boyega is a total Star Wars nerd.
From TheVox: Lightsaber colors explained.
From Mashable: Madame Tusands in London prepares to open Star Wars exhibition.
From YahooTV: No Princess Leia flashback in "The Force Awaken" ... or so she says.
From HuffingtonPost: More girls in Star Wars says little Miss Hanks.
From TheVox: Someone has found the "best" version of the original Star Wars.
From YahooMovies: Vanity Fair covers "The Force Awakens."
From AccessHollywood: More about the Vanity Fair shoot.
From YahooGames: More on Disney not using George Lucas' treatment for a new trilogy.
From YahooMovies: Episode VII's six confirmed new characters
From YahooMovies: Disney wary of Star Wars overload.
From Variety: The first merchandise from "The Force Awakens" hits stores September 4th, 2015.
From HuffingtonPost: "Chewie, we're home."
From Toybox: BB-8 has his own teaser toy website.
From ScreenRant: Who is the narrator in Trailer #2? Is Luke or... the son of Luke.
From YahooMovies: At Star Wars Celebration - Mark Hamill talks about being wary of J.J. Abrams and about a pivotal meeting with George Lucas.
From IGN: At Star Wars Celebration - fans learns what could have been had "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" not been cancelled. Some episodes would taken place after Revenge of the Sith.
From BleedingCool: Alan Dean Foster, the master of adapting science fiction films into novels, is writing the novelization of "The Force Awakens."
From YahooMovies: Yes, the release of the second trailer caused a fan freak out.
From CinemaBlend: The Empire and Rebel Alliance get new names.
From YahooTech: So how does that awesome little droid, BB-8, work?
From YahooMovies: What crashed that Star Destroyer in the second teaser.
From YahooMovies: 6 surprises as secrets from the second trailer/teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
From CinemaBlend: 7 big moments in the second teaser that you may have missed.
From YahooMovies: 5 scenes from second trailer that remind us of original trilogy.
From GuardianUK: Second trailer returns to franchise's strengths.
From YahooMovies: How much it costs to get an autograph or take a picture with a Star Wars personality.
From YahooFinance: Second teaser confirms one leaked plot detail... spoiler alert!
From Polygon: A closer look at the villain's costume and lightsaber.
From YahooTV: Fun with the fake Carrie Fisher/William Shatner feud.
From YahooMovies: George Lucas on corporate movie making and Episode VII.
From YahooGames: See the trailer for the hot "Star Wars: Battlefront" game, due November 2015.
From YahooMovies: "The Force Awakens" design team talks about designing the next generation.
From TechnBuffalo: Darth Vader returns for Season Two of "Star Wars Rebels."
From YahooMovies: 30 million views of "The Force Awakens" Trailer #2 in first 24 hours.
[I will shut down this post on Thursday, December 31, 2015. I will open a new post, "Star Wars: Rogue One," on Friday, January 1, 2016, but I will continue to post about The Force Awakens as necessary. Thank you all for visiting - Leroy]
From Negromancer: My "The Force Awakens" review.
From YahooNews: Lucas ain't feeling "The Force Awakens."
From Polygon: The story behind the baton-wielding stormtrooper that yelled "Traitor" at Finn.
From YahooTech: 5 intriguing ideas cut from the film.
From YahooTV: More speculation of Rey. Is she Han and Leia's daughter?
From BluRayCom: Blu-ray release on April 5, 2015?
From ScreenRant: Dissecting the meanings of Kylo Ren's name.
From YahooMovies: Ranking the Star Wars movies.
From Variety: 21 reasons TFA deserves every dollar.
From Variety: Smashes Christmas Day box office record.
From Variety: Vatican newspaper gets its hate-on.
From ScreenRant: The return of Anakin?
From Vox: Reboot the prequels?
From YahooTech: There are critics who do not like "The Force Awakens."
From CinemaBlend: Captain Phasma will get more screen time in Ep. 8.
From Polygon: J.J. says the script for Episode VIII is so good...
From BGR: Will Han Solo come back in some form?
From YahooTech: Who are Rey's parents... and grandparents?
From YahooMovies: The "Associated Press Entertainer of the Year" is "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
From VillageVoice: "The Force Awakens" inspires right-bloggers.
From YahooMovies: The Ultimate Force Awakens FAQ, and it is quite good.
From YahooTV: Carries Fisher to Daisy Ridley - don't go through the crew...
From HitFix: Carrie's infamous "Good Morning America" interview.
From YahooMovies: Ewan McGregor has a cameo.
From BusinessInsider: Harrison Ford made a mint for returning for "The Force Awakens" and will make more.
From YahooNews: Is "The Phantom Menace" more ambitious than "The Force Awakens."
From BusinessInsider: Theories about Rey's parents.
From YahooNews: J.J. says that Alec Guinness is in TFA.
From TheWrap: Without China, TFA falls short of breaking global and foreign box office records set by Jurassic Park earlier this year.
From BoxOfficeMojo: "The Force Awakens" has the largest single day opening, $120 million, including the $57 million from Thursday night showing. The film has also set other box office records.
From HollywoodLife: 5 biggest spoilers in the film. (SPOILERS)
From Variety: $72.7 at international box office.
From YahooMovies: Daniel Craig's has a cameo as a member of the First Order. (SPOILERS)
From YahooMovies: Record setting opening night on Thursday.
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From VillageVoice: Amy Nicholson calls TFA the third good Star Wars film.
From TheVox: A not exactly glowing review by Todd VanDerWerff.
From THR: Todd McCarthy reviews the film WITH spoilers.
From NYT: Manohla Dargis reviews for The New York Times.
From TheVerge: A spoiler free review by Bryan Bishop.
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From YahooMovies: Star Wars: The Force Awakens - the second teaser/trailer.
From YouTube: Star Wars: The Force Awakens - the first teaser/trailer.
From Instagram: A 15-second clip from the film that is a straight tease.
From TheVerge: The new trailer is here.
From SlashFilm: Eeeek! Japanese trailer has new footage.
From Deadline: Chinese trailers with lots of new footage and dialogue!
From TechCrunch: There is a new TV spot... with new footage!!!
From YouTube: TV Spot #1
From YouTube: TV Spot #2
From YouTube: TV Spot #3
From TheVerge: TV Spot #4
From YouTube: TV Spot #5
From YouTube: TV Spot #6
From YouTube: TV Spot #7
From YouTube: TV Spot #8
From YouTube: TV Spot #9
From Facebook: "All the Way" TV spot (#10).
From YouTube: TV Spot #11
From YouTube: TV Spot #12
From YouTube: TV Spot #13
From YouTube: TV Spot #14
From YouTube: TV Spot #15 - Oscar Isaac introduces the clip in Spanish.
From YouTube: TV Spot #16
From YouTube: TV Spot #17
From YouTube: TV Spot #18
From YouTube: TV Spot #19
From YouTube: TV Spot #20
From YouTube: TV Spot #21
From YouTube: "In 5 days" spot.
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From YouTube: The long version of the Chewbacca BB-8 Verizon commercial: "A better network as explained by Star Wars.
From YouTube: C-P30 and R2-D2 meet BB-8 in commercial for "Priority."
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From YahooNews: Angry fans who want the return of the Expanded Universe (Star Wars Legends) threaten to spoil the film if they don't get their way.
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From YahooNews: Katie Couric talks to John Boyeag.
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From YahooMovies: The Rey toy reveal freak-out.
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From Vulture: Harrison Ford snuck into a preview.
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From YahooMovies: Actors replay their expressions from watching the movie.
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From IMDb: Actors describe their characters in "The Force Awakens."
From YahooNews: Lupita Nyong'o talks a little about Maz Kanata.
From THR: J.J. suggests Ava DuVernay for future Star Wars film.
From Deadline: Spielberg thought it should be J.J. Abrams.
From YahooMovies: Beastie Boys and "Lost" influence the name of new Star Wars character.
From YahooMovies: Robert Downey, Jr. mentors John Boyega.
From YahooMovies: Kylo Ren is a mess and other press junket reveals.
From YahooMovies: Abrams talks about the best way to watch the movie.
From Deadline: New character posters featuring Finn and Poe Dameron.
From CinemaBlend: Lucas has seen "The Force Awakens."
From YahooTV: Who is Supreme Leader Snoke?
From RollingStone: The magazine's in-depth feature on Star Wars.
From HitFix: Speculation on Vader's helmet.
From Mashable: Harrison Ford saw the film and likes it.
From YahooTV: J.J. talks to Howard Stern.
From HitFix: "The Force Awakens" soundtrack listing.
From YahooNews: The new planets are revealed.
From Variety: It's official: PG-13 for "sci-fi action violence."
From Variety: Win tickets to the Los Angeles or London premiere.
From Variety: More commentary from Lucas.
From CheatSheet: A essay about Lucas' "displeasure" at being left out of the making of Episode 7.
From YahooMovies: Why do people care what this bitch said?
From Deadline: John Boyega trying to manage expectations.
From CBS: The network's morning news airs part of an interview Charlie Rose conducted with George Lucas. The rest of the interview will air in December in conjunction with the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, which Lucas is receiving.
From CinemaBlend: Meet the "Starkiller Base."
From YahooNews: More about Lupita Nyong'o's character "Maz Kanata."
From YahooGames: Don't call her princess.
From YahooGames: Stills to be published in Entertainment Weekly reveal a few things.
From YahooNews: Still more EW stills.
From FlickeringMyth: Supreme Leader Snoke?
From CinemaBlend: What is Daisey Ridley going to do on opening day?
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From Hitfix: Daniel Fleetwood died just days after getting a special screening of "The Force Awakens."
From TheVerge: Dying fan sees unedited version of "The Force Awakens."
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From SideshowCollectibles: Cause you want to see it again. Plus 10 moments worth experiencing again.
From SideshowCollectibles: See the new posters.
From FlickeringMyth: Will Yoda return?
From TheCheatSheet: More speculation on why Luke was left out of second trailer.
From FlickeringMyth: No more trailers, says J.J.
From CinemaBlend: The Luke Skywalker/Kylo Ren theory.
From YahooNews: Stormtroopers mass at Great Wall of China.
From CinemaBlend: 10 things Cinema Blend noticed about the new trailer.
From Hitfix: See Daisy Ridley's reaction to the latest trailer.
From CinemaBlend: Boyega flips over latest trailer.
From TheWrap: Crashing results from being trying to buy tickets online.
From SheKnows: Sad Star Wars boycott. It is put on by people who certainly will see the film.
From Forbes: The new "Star Wars" is not for you, fanboy.
From Variety: New (and final) poster revealed; tickets on sale Monday; trailer during Monday Night Football (Oct. 19th).
From YahooFinance: Netflix is negotiating to get the rights to "The Force Awakens."
From CinemaBlend: 136 minutes long; that's the rumor about TFA's run time.
From YahooMovies: New Star Wars characters accidentally unveiled.
From YahooNews: Rumor about Michael B. Jordan and Boba Fett solo movie.
From YahooMovies: John Boyega brushes past the haters.
From THR: "The Force Awakens" gets a date for its world premiere, December 14, 2015 - in Los Angeles, CA.
From YahooNews: Full trailer / final trailer due this month? Oct. 19th?
From Cinelinx: Lots of speculation about Finn.
From ScreenRant: New rumors: Skywalkers and Finn.
From YahooNews: Admiral Ackbar will be in "The Force Awakens."
From BleedingCool: More Hayden Christensen rumors.
From YahooNews: Rumors about Max Von Sydow's character in "The Force Awakens."
From THR: Script made Boyega cry.
From YahooNews: Hayden Christensen rumors about Episode 8.
From YahooNews: Disney might release the original theatrical cuts of the original Star Wars trilogy.
From YahooMovies: Star Wars film artifacts on auction.
From IGNAsia: Mark Hamill in Ireland to film Episode VIII?
From ScreenRant: A character guide with the website's own evaluations and speculations.
From ScreenRant: Trading cards may release more tidbits, especially about Rey.
From CinemaBlend: Rumor is that there will be a post-credit scene on "The Force Awakens."
From Comicvine: How Marvel Comics' "Shattered Empire" comic book connects to "The Force Awakens."
From Forbes: What is more important? That "The Force Awakens" be a big hit or be really good?
From TheGuardian: Anthony Daniels on secrecy and playing C-3PO.
From iDigitalTimes: Finn and Rey revealed?
From YahooMovies: 33 of the coolest new Star Wars items.
From YahooMovies: A first look at "The Force Awakens" toys.
From YahooTech: Meet the high-tech BB-8 from Sphero.
From Collider: A new villains international poster.
From YahooMovies: An article about the 15-seconds of heavenly tease.
From YahooGames: Kylo Ren is not a Sith!
From YahooMovies: Toy leak reveals Zuvio.
From YahooMakers: Young girl bullied for being a girl who likes Star Wars gets a special Stormtrooper suit.
From CheatSheet: They think they have good news about Han Solo solo film.
From HitFix: "The Force Awakens" heroes make cover of "Empire" magazine.
From Collider: "The Force Awakens" villains make cover of "Empire" magazine.
From CinemaBlend: Maz Kanata may stay under wraps until release of film.
From FlickeringMyth: Early concept art for Maz Kanata, the motion-capture character played by Lupita Nyong'o.
From YahooMovies: Oscar Isaac was a Lando fan.
From YahooMovies: John Boyega and the rest of the cast had lots of fun on the set.
From IndieRevolver: Concept art for the "Knights of Ren," that may also have been early designs for Kylo Ren.
From IndieRevolver: The first real good look at Luke Skywalker as will possibly be in "The Force Awakens.
From Collider: Abrams on Captain Phasma.
From FlickeringMyth: D23 interview with Abrams and cast.
From Collider: Initial cut of "The Force Awakens" is 124 minutes long (2 hours, 4 minutes).
From Variety: Cast photo from "Rogue One."
From HitFix: D23 exclusive Star Wars poster reveals something about Finn.
From AccessHollywood: New Star Wars details revealed at D23.
From EW: Entertainment Weekly goes whole hog on coverage of "The Force Awakens."
From YahooMovies: Some info on some character names from "The Force Awakens."
From YahooBeauty: CoverGirl launching "Star Wars" makeup line.
From YahooMovies: "Anakin" as a baby name.
From Toybox: Micro Machines returning for "The Force Awakens."
From EpochTimes: Rumors about the relationship between the villians.
From YahooMovies: Mark Hamill gives the best autographs.
From YahooMovies: No midi-chlorians.
From ScreenRant: SPOILER: In "Rogue One," Felicity Jones' character might be Boba Fett's daughter.
From EntertainmentWeekly: J.J. Abrams apparently broke his back trying to help Harrison on the set of "The Force Awakens."
From Cinelinx: Rumors of a Star Wars/Netflix deal on a live-action series or more than one abound.
From IBTimes: Tie-Fighter upgrades?
From YahooMovies: Michael Jackson wanted to be Jar Jar Banks.
From Variety: Benecio Del Toro for "Star Wars Episode 8."
From TheVerge: Leaked excerpt of the book, Star Wars: Aftermath, which is set immediately after the events of Return of the Jedi.
From FlickeringMyth: John Boyega shares image of Finn and Chewbacca in action together.
From TechCrunch: All in on this Rancor cosplay.
From YahooMovies: Amy Schumer does the metal bikini.
From ScreenRant: Han Solo back story revealed in The Force Awakens?
From CinemaBlend: Production Darren Gilford talks about the lengths to which J.J. Abrams went to connect his film to the original trilogy.
From Fortune: A short article on Star Wars sequels, spinoffs and re-releases.
From YahooMovies: Video of Princess Leia's return and more in the "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" behind-the-scenes video from ET. You must watch this..
From THR: Comic-Con 2015 panel footage raises questions.
From YahooMovies: Some advice Harrison Ford gave to Daisy Ridley.
From YahooMovies: Watch entire San Diego Comic-Con 2015 "Star Wars" panel.
From YahooMovies: Return of Harrison Ford...
From YahooFinance: Star Wars Comic-Con panel video offers surprises.
From Collider: Colin Trevorrow is rumored to be the choice to direct Star Wars IX. Trevorrow directed the box office smash, Jurassic World.
From Variety: May the donuts be with you.
From YahooMovies: Debut of new TIE fighter that is supposed to be huge.
From SunTimes: Darth Vader to make an appearance in "Rogue One."
From YahooMovies: Who and what from The Force Awakens will be at 2015 Comic-Con International.
From THR via YahooMovies: The LEGO Movie team of Chris Miller and Phil Lord are reportedly directing a Han Solo standalone Star Wars film.
From CinemaBlend: Donnie Yen for Episode 8.
From CinemaBlend: Marvel Comics ' "Star Wars: Shattered Empire" fills in some of the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.
From ScreenRant: Rey Solo... maybe or maybe not.
From CinemaBlend: Ewan McGregor down to come back.
From CinemaBlend: A new look Stormtrooper.
From MakingStarWars: Alan Dean Foster talks (a little) about writing novelization of The Force Awakens.
From MakingStarWars: Concept art for Han Solo, Poe, and Finn.
From CinemaBlend: Ken Leung is reportedly a cast member in "The Force Awakens."
From HitFix: 177 days until...
From IBT: Greg Grunberg's role revealed.
From CinemaBlend: Keeping The Force Awaken screenplay secret.
From Examiner: J.J. Abrams friend, actor, and The Force Awakens actors says the film is awesome.
From Hitfix: 179 days until... a look at "Star Wars Rebels" and a hint at a future duel between Darth Vader and Ben Kenobi.
From SlashFilm: Forest Whitaker for "Rogue One."
From FlickeringMyth: The week in Star Wars, ending June 20th, 2015.
From FlickeringMyth: New clip from the first episode of "Star Wars Rebels" Season 2.
From TechnoBuffalo: Leaked photos reveal the return of old friends.
From FlickeringMyth: Two new photos from The Force Awakens... maybe.
From Deadline via YahooTV: John Boyega has signed with talent agency WME.
From FlickeringMyth: A possible first look at Princess Leia in The Force Awakens.
From IBT: Who is Captain Phasma - some spoiler filled (maybe) answers.
From GuardianUK: A legend died recently, Christopher Lee. IMDb lists well over 200 TV and film credits for him, and two of those were in Star Wars films (as Dooku).
From EW: Star Wars toy peeks.
From FlickeringMyth: Daisy Ridley hints at parentage of Rey
From Toybox: Possible first look at new Stormtrooper action figure.
From CinemaBlend: Billie Lourd, the daughter of Carrie Fisher, says that she does not play Princess Leia's daughter in The Force Awakens.
From ThePlaylist: Han shot first - at least according to an early draft of the Star Wars script.
From ScreenRant: C-3PO with a red arm?
From SideshowCollectibles: Everything you need to know about The Force Awakens from the "Hot Toys" people.
From YahooGames: The "Original Trilogy" novels retold, beginning September 2015.
From YahooGames: Han Solo married?
From YahooMovies: I didn't know that there was a short film shown before The Empire Strikes Back, when it was first released back in 1980. I actually saw it back then, but I arrived late and the movie had already been started for about 5 minutes at least. Anyway, the short, entitled Black Angel, is being turned into a full-length film.
From YahooGames: Andy Serkis will play a character named Supreme Leader Snoke.
From CinemaBlend: A look at Lupita Nyong'o's character Maz Kanata via conceptual art.
From YahooMovies: John Boyega is a total Star Wars nerd.
From TheVox: Lightsaber colors explained.
From Mashable: Madame Tusands in London prepares to open Star Wars exhibition.
From YahooTV: No Princess Leia flashback in "The Force Awaken" ... or so she says.
From HuffingtonPost: More girls in Star Wars says little Miss Hanks.
From TheVox: Someone has found the "best" version of the original Star Wars.
From YahooMovies: Vanity Fair covers "The Force Awakens."
From AccessHollywood: More about the Vanity Fair shoot.
From YahooGames: More on Disney not using George Lucas' treatment for a new trilogy.
From YahooMovies: Episode VII's six confirmed new characters
From YahooMovies: Disney wary of Star Wars overload.
From Variety: The first merchandise from "The Force Awakens" hits stores September 4th, 2015.
From HuffingtonPost: "Chewie, we're home."
From Toybox: BB-8 has his own teaser toy website.
From ScreenRant: Who is the narrator in Trailer #2? Is Luke or... the son of Luke.
From YahooMovies: At Star Wars Celebration - Mark Hamill talks about being wary of J.J. Abrams and about a pivotal meeting with George Lucas.
From IGN: At Star Wars Celebration - fans learns what could have been had "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" not been cancelled. Some episodes would taken place after Revenge of the Sith.
From BleedingCool: Alan Dean Foster, the master of adapting science fiction films into novels, is writing the novelization of "The Force Awakens."
From YahooMovies: Yes, the release of the second trailer caused a fan freak out.
From CinemaBlend: The Empire and Rebel Alliance get new names.
From YahooTech: So how does that awesome little droid, BB-8, work?
From YahooMovies: What crashed that Star Destroyer in the second teaser.
From YahooMovies: 6 surprises as secrets from the second trailer/teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
From CinemaBlend: 7 big moments in the second teaser that you may have missed.
From YahooMovies: 5 scenes from second trailer that remind us of original trilogy.
From GuardianUK: Second trailer returns to franchise's strengths.
From YahooMovies: How much it costs to get an autograph or take a picture with a Star Wars personality.
From YahooFinance: Second teaser confirms one leaked plot detail... spoiler alert!
From Polygon: A closer look at the villain's costume and lightsaber.
From YahooTV: Fun with the fake Carrie Fisher/William Shatner feud.
From YahooMovies: George Lucas on corporate movie making and Episode VII.
From YahooGames: See the trailer for the hot "Star Wars: Battlefront" game, due November 2015.
From YahooMovies: "The Force Awakens" design team talks about designing the next generation.
From TechnBuffalo: Darth Vader returns for Season Two of "Star Wars Rebels."
From YahooMovies: 30 million views of "The Force Awakens" Trailer #2 in first 24 hours.
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