Posts Tagged ‘Star Wars’

Tyler Perry ‘Temptation’ Uproar Sparks HuffPost Live Discussion

Also on HumpDay, the changing nature of romance novels, a romantic call for Daenerys, and Ewan McGregor’s brother’s Air Force call sign.

NYC Pays Tribute to Female Stalkers of the Silver Screen

Also today, the truth about the ‘Finding Nemo’ sequel, Gatsby soundtrack news, and LEGO’s faux pas.

Is It Too Soon for ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Star Wars’ Do-overs?

We’ve reached a moment in pop culture where franchises that had lost traction with audiences are now being retrofitted and refurbished by daring young auteurs.

The Emperor Has No ‘Clones’: Popular Series is First Casualty of Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Sequelitis

Plus, Avi Steinberg piece in The New Yorker about Maurice Sendak, The Justice League, and Scott Rudin’s adaptation of the TV show Good Times.

Carrie Fisher Teases Fans With ‘Star Wars’ News Goof

Plus, more news on the Hawkeye Initiative, Keri Russell playing against type in ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,’ and the attack on the Bolshoi Artistic Director.

‘Snow White’ Speaks Out, Recalls 1989 Oscar Trauma with Rob Lowe

Also, check out a few highly committed fans of the Disney family, learn the fate of a few ‘Star Wars’ roles, and get excited for two sequels.

Civil War Drama: The Fighting Over ‘Lincoln’ Continues

Complaints that Tony Kushner’s “Lincoln” isn’t historical enough, Hollywood may prove to be totally egalitarian, Mississippi to finally ratify the Thirteenth Amendment, and Princess Leia gets a makeover.

‘Warm Bodies’ Review: Leave Your Brain at Home, For Obvious Reasons

In addition to the undead, we’re also feeling inspired by coverage of 50 Cent’s YA book, the upcoming Star Wars reboot, and the possibility of Darren Aronofsky on board with Batman.

‘Blade Runner’ Actress Charms Fans by Replicating Never-Filmed Snake Dance

Also in our pre-weekend Internet combing: Inigo Montoya boards a plane and scares passengers, J. J. Abrams finds the Star Trek/Star Wars sweet spot, and Star Trek meets ‘Sex and the City.’ No. Really.