They just keep coming and coming. The Star Wars universe shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon (for better or worse) as Disney and Lucasfilm have just unveiled that the minds behind HBO’s epic Game of Thrones — David Benioff and D.B. Weiss — have been hired to write and produce a new series of films set in a galaxy far, far away. “In the summer of 1997 we traveled to a galaxy […]
After “Black Panther” leaps into multiplexes next week, it will make a star out of the actor playing the king of Wakanda. Chadwick Boseman was cast as Marvel royalty based on his onscreen turns in “42” (as Jackie Robinson) and “Get on Up” (as James Brown). A trained martial artist, Boseman spent at least five hours in the gym each day to bulk up for his Herculean fight scenes. In this week’s cover story, Boseman […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger will star in and executive produce an event series currently in the works at Amazon, Variety has confirmed. The series is a Western titled “Outrider.” It will follow a deputy in Oklahoma Indian Territory in the late 1800s. The deputy is tasked by a notorious judge with apprehending a legendary outlaw in the wilderness. The deputy is forced to partner with a ruthless Federal Marshall (Schwarzenegger) to make sure justice is properly served. […]
This past December, I took a trip to Gothenburg, Sweden, to visit the place that storied camera brand Hasselblad calls home. For Hasselblad, it was an effort to introduce and endear itself to a wider audience than the dedicated photography pro or enthusiast. For me, it was a chance to look behind the marketing curtain and see in person how the (frightfully expensive) magic gets made. Every one of Hasselblad’s […]
Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon announced his final tour this spring will be the "Homeward Bound – The Farewell Tour." "I've often wondered what it would feel like to reach the point where I'd consider bringing my performing career to a natural end. Now I know: it feels a little unsettling, a touch exhilarating and something of a relief," Simon said in a statement. "I love making music, my voice is still strong, […]
Han Solo Prequel Due Out May 25, Donald Glover Plays Lando Calrissian The Star Wars revival is in full force, with two sequel movies thus far (2015's Stars Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens and 2017's Stars Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi) and one prequel/standalone film (2016's Rogue One: A Star Wars Story). This year's Star Wars movie is another prequel/standalone film, Solo: A Star Wars Story, which tells of a young Han Solo before the events of […]
In her second time as host, Natalie Portman returned to Saturday Night Livethis week alongside first-time musical guest Dua Lipa. The actress kicked things off with a monologue that played on NBC’s persistent Winter Olympics promotion, with castmembers Kenan Thompson and Kate McKinnon interrupting to do sportscaster-style commentary. Leslie Jones, who will be contributing to the network's Olympics coverage this year, also appeared to offer her expertise. Portman’s most memorable moment from her first […]
Janet Jackson is setting the record straight. The iconic singer says she will not perform with Justin Timberlake during his Super Bowl LII halftime show on Sunday, despite ongoing fan speculation. “To put to rest any speculation or rumors as to whether I will be performing at the Super Bowl tomorrow: I will not,” Jackson said in a statement to PEOPLE. She added, “Thank you for your support and I do look forward to seeing you all […]
House of Cards is getting an infusion of famous faces for its final season. Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear have joined the political drama, Netflix announced. Production resumed on the series on Wednesday, Jan. 31 following a shutdown to reconfigure the final season in the wake of Kevin Spacey's firing. The show will now focus on Robin Wright as Claire Underwood. Kinnear and Lane will play siblings, but no other info about their roles were announced. They join […]
