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James Earl Jonesā Darth Vader voice lives on through AI. Voice actors see promise and peril in that
Read full article: James Earl Jonesā Darth Vader voice lives on through AI. Voice actors see promise and peril in thatOver the course of an acting career that spanned more than six decades, James Earl Jonesā voice became an indelible piece of his work as a performer.
German warship blasts Darth Vader anthem in heart of London. 'No deeper message,' navy says.
Read full article: German warship blasts Darth Vader anthem in heart of London. 'No deeper message,' navy says.Germanyās navy says there was "no deeper messageā in the choice to blast the famed Imperial March ā Darth Vaderās theme song in the āStar Warsā films ā from one of its warships as it cruised down the River Thames through London.
Princess Leia bikini costume from set of 'Star Wars' movie sells at auction for $175K
Read full article: Princess Leia bikini costume from set of 'Star Wars' movie sells at auction for $175KAn auction house says the gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making the āStar Warsā franchise has sold for $175,000.
In year 25, Planet Comicon Kansas City celebrates its origin story as fans embrace their inner nerd
Read full article: In year 25, Planet Comicon Kansas City celebrates its origin story as fans embrace their inner nerdCelebrities, artists and tens of thousands of fans proud to call themselves nerds are converging in Kansas City for the Missouri cityās 25th annual Planet Comicon.
May the Fourth be 'I do': Ohio city has 'Star Wars' weddings
Read full article: May the Fourth be 'I do': Ohio city has 'Star Wars' weddingsWhen Julia and Robert Jones discovered that a judge from the Akron Municipal Court in Ohio was officiating āStar Warsā-themed weddings on May the Fourth ā essentially a holiday for fans of the franchise ā the couple felt the force calling them to commit to the ceremony.
From the destruction of the Death Star to the end of Thanos, hereās how to sync a New Yearās countdown with iconic movie moments
Read full article: From the destruction of the Death Star to the end of Thanos, hereās how to sync a New Yearās countdown with iconic movie momentsFor those that are interested in ringing in the new year in a different way, moviegoers can sync their New Yearās countdown to film with the help of a particular website.
8 questions we need answers to after season 2 of āThe Mandalorianā
Read full article: 8 questions we need answers to after season 2 of āThe MandalorianāEight weeks long and nearly a year of anticipation leading up to its premiere, fans have a few questions on their minds following the season two finale. If not her, then who?āThe question was answered by a Darth Vader, Rogue One-esque performance, staring the green lightsaber-wielding Luke Skywalker. Ahsoka Tano also turned down being Groguās mentor, sensing that the little green Jedi trainee had the same anger that fueled Anakin Skywalkerās fall from a Jedi and later rise to Darth Vader. Call him shy, but the little green hero wasnāt always on his best behavior and often could only be roped in by the Mandalorian himself. Related: What you need to know before watching Season 2 of āThe Mandalorianā
Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films
Read full article: Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, filmsNEW YORK ā The Walt Disney Co.ās streaming plans shifted into hyper speed Thursday, as the studio unveiled a galaxyās worth of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 āStar Warsā series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will debut on Disney+. But Disney also kept its biggest films ā including Marvel's āBlack Widow," Pixar's āLuca,ā a āLion Kingā prequel ā on course for theatrical release. Jenkins becomes the first woman to direct a āStar Warsā film. Among the āStar Warsā series are two spinoffs of āThe Mandalorian,ā set during the series' timeline: āRangers of the New Republicā and āAhsoka,ā with Rosario Dawson. Seven Disney films topped $1 billion worldwide.
Fans, friends of David Prowse, the original Darth Vader, react to his death at 85
Read full article: Fans, friends of David Prowse, the original Darth Vader, react to his death at 85The actor who breathed life into the iconic role of Darth Vader, David Prowse, died Sunday at the age of 85, his management group confirmed. His management group, Bovington Management, confirmed his death Sunday with the following statement:āProwse with great regret and heart-wrenching sadness for us and millions of fans around the world, to announce that our client DAVE PROWSE M.B.E. Below are a few reactions from his castmates and the seriesā fanbase:So sad to hear David Prowse has passed. May the force be with you pic.twitter.com/zb1fXMAqXz ā Josh (@joshpasley) November 29, 2020Very sad to hear that David Prowse has passed. https://t.co/VYdxM37JWb ā edgarwright (@edgarwright) November 29, 2020Related: Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85
Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85
Read full article: Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85The British actor, Prowse who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 85 on Saturday, according to an announcement by his agent Sunday Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, FILE)LONDON ā Dave Prowse, the British weightlifter-turned-actor who was the body, though not the voice, of arch-villain Darth Vader in the original āStar Warsā trilogy, has died. Prowse died Saturday after a short illness, his agent Thomas Bowington said Sunday. Prowse donned Darth Vader's black armor and helmet for āStar Warsā (1977), āThe Empire Strikes Backā (1980) and āReturn of the Jedi" (1983). He was a regular at āStar Warsā fan events but was banned from official conventions by Lucas in 2010 after the pair fell out.
John Boyega quits perfume ambassador role over Chinese ad
Read full article: John Boyega quits perfume ambassador role over Chinese adLONDON ā Black actor John Boyega has stepped down from his role as a global ambassador for perfume brand Jo Malone after the company decided to hire a Chinese actor to replace him in an ad he created. āThe film celebrated my personal storyā showcasing my hometown, including my friends and featuring my family,ā Boyega wrote. He played a leading role as Finn in 2015ā²s āStar Wars: The Force Awakens,ā but he and other nonwhite characters were removed or diminished from a Chinese poster for the movie. Boyega recently told GQ that Black characters have been āpushed to the sideā in Disneyās āStar Warsā franchise. In June, the star made an emotional speech on racism when he joined Black Lives Matter protests in London.
Perfume brand says cutting Black actor from ad was misstep
Read full article: Perfume brand says cutting Black actor from ad was misstepNEW YORK ā British perfume brand Jo Malone has apologized to Black actor John Boyega of āStar Warsā fame after cutting him out of the Chinese version of a cologne commercial he helped create. Jo Malone London said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter that the ad designed for Chinese audiences was a misstep and has been removed. The recreated ad replaced Boyega with Chinese star Liu Haoran. It's not the first time Boyega has been deleted from a China-based ad. Boyega has spoken out about Hollywood racism, recently telling GQ that Black characters have been āpushed to the sideā in Disneyās āStar Warsā franchise.
2Q earnings to show how virus menaced Corporate America
Read full article: 2Q earnings to show how virus menaced Corporate AmericaThats how Wall Street is approaching the upcoming earnings season for companies. Earnings reporting season gets underway in earnest on Tuesday, when Delta Air Lines and several of the country's biggest banks are scheduled to release their results. When the quarter began in April, Wall Street was forecasting a loss as fliers nervous about the new virus increasingly stuck to the ground. Earnings reports tend to matter deeply to investors because corporate profits are the lifeblood of the stock market, with prices tending to track the path of earnings over the long term. Low expectations for this earnings season also mean CEOs have an easier hurdle to jump.
Baby Yoda cupcakes
Read full article: Baby Yoda cupcakesSAN ANTONIO ā Allie Olguin shares a way to make an adorable baby Yoda cupcake. This is great for any Star Wars lovers, or anyone who loves cute food! While the cupcakes are amazing, thatās not all she does! Make sure to message her on instagram to order your sweet treats. Make sure to follow her on instagram right here.
SA Live shares our favorite Star Wars moments | SA Live | KSAT 12
Read full article: SA Live shares our favorite Star Wars moments | SA Live | KSAT 12SA Live shares our favorite Star Wars moments | SA Live | KSAT 12Published: May 4, 2020, 2:59 pmEveryone has a favorite Star Wars moment or memory right? Our team pulled together to share theirs!
Which āStar Warsā villain are you?
Read full article: Which āStar Warsā villain are you?Are you the evilest of all villains or the one people are dying to know more about? Test your personality traits from the real world and weāll peg your placement on the Dark Side. Getty Images included in this quiz.
Celebrate āStar Warsā Day with new āMandalorianā docuseries on Disney+
Read full article: Celebrate āStar Warsā Day with new āMandalorianā docuseries on Disney+Disney is planning to drop a new eight-part docuseries called āDisney Gallery: The Mandalorian,ā beginning Monday. Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian, an Original Series, starts streaming May the 4th, only on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/gRSge03Hzn ā Star Wars (@starwars) April 23, 2020The series takes a behind-the-scenes look at how the fan-favorite series, ā The Mandalorian , ā was created. āAfter the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. Production has been shut down on all of its shows, including some upcoming Disney+ series.
Disney selling face masks with beloved characters, donating proceeds to charity
Read full article: Disney selling face masks with beloved characters, donating proceeds to charityNow that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending people wear cloth face coverings in public settings, Disney is getting in on the face mask game, and making masks featuring your favorite Disney characters. Disney said the company would donate all profits from the sales in the U.S. of Disneyās cloth face masks to Medshare, now through Sept. 30. Thatās right, you can have Baby Yoda on your face mask while you grocery shop at Trader Joeās. In addition to donating the proceeds of these colorful masks, Disney said it will donate 1 million cloth face masks to children and families in vulnerable communities across the United States. From Elsa, Anna, Buzz and Woody, there is a face mask for every Disney fan.
Disney+ drops trailer for upcoming documentary series, āDisney Gallery: The Mandalorianā
Read full article: Disney+ drops trailer for upcoming documentary series, āDisney Gallery: The MandalorianāThe trailer for "Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian," dropped Thursday, and is filled with revealing bits about the hit series. Executive Producer Jon Favreau leads the eight-episode docuseries, going behind the scenes of the making of "The "Mandalorian," which premiered last November. Each episode explores a different facet of the show through interviews, never-before-seen footage, and conversations hosted by Favreau. "We had a great experience making the show and we're looking forward to sharing it with you." New episodes will stream every Friday on Disney+, beginning May 4.
Baby Yoda toy production could be derailed by coronavirus
Read full article: Baby Yoda toy production could be derailed by coronavirusCoronavirus disruptions havenāt hurt production of Baby Yoda toys yet, according to industry expert Jim Silver, CEO of Toys, Tots, Pets & More, a toy industry review website. Disney chose to forgo manufacturing Baby Yoda toys until after the character made its first appearance on the show. Silver expects to see Baby Yoda toy production decline by 5% to 10% because of coronavirus, but said Hasbro is "close to being able to ship what they originally projected." The āStar Warsā showcaseās centerpiece was āThe Child Animatronic Edition,ā a $59.99 life-like version of Baby Yoda that moves and makes baby sounds just like the infant character. āIt would affect production of Baby Yoda and just about every other toy that is made overseas,ā Silver said.
A Pittsburgh hospital dressed up newborns as festive Baby Yodas. And yes, the pictures are adorable
Read full article: A Pittsburgh hospital dressed up newborns as festive Baby Yodas. And yes, the pictures are adorableBut these tiny newborn babies dressed up as Christmas-themed Baby Yodas are the cutest things weāve ever seen. A nurse at the UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh crocheted a bunch of adorable Santa Claus hats with Baby Yoda's iconic green ears. This Christmas, the babies got to channel the internet's current obsession, Baby Yoda from the new Disney+ series "The Mandalorian." The Baby Yoda hats were made by nurse Caitlin Pechin in the mother and baby unit. "I said, 'Well you're going to get a baby soon,'" he added, "'We'll try to find you a Baby Yoda.'"
Baby Yoda gets San Antonio, Lone Star State spins online
Read full article: Baby Yoda gets San Antonio, Lone Star State spins onlineBaby Yoda is a gift that keeps on giving. ā3 spurs fans trying to figure out who is staying behind because we only have 2 tickets to the game on Star Wars night,ā wrote @J_Chavez. The craze has also spread to San Antonio stomachs: The Bread Box began selling Baby Yoda cookies to much praise. Baby Yoda merch has finally landed in a galaxy near youBill Miller Bar-B-Q and Fiesta also mixed in with the theme in hilarious Instagram posts. See some of the quirky Baby Yoda and Texas mashups below:Best caption wins a pair of tickets to Star Wars night on the 19th v Brooklyn!
These baby Yoda memes are driving the internet crazy
Read full article: These baby Yoda memes are driving the internet crazyWhether youāre a fan of āStar Warsā or not, weāre sure you have fallen prey to the baby Yoda craze that is sweeping social media. Thus, the baby Yoda craze was born, but weāre not complaining. Well, weāve scoured the web looking for the best baby Yoda memes the internet had to offer. Every single baby Yoda meme has been me like HOWWW pic.twitter.com/z4yLusRgYv ā scandal (@eskandalowithak) November 29, 201921. We know the internet is full of other baby Yoda memes, so share your favorite in the comments below.