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‘Star Wars’ Was Possible Thanks to This ‘Revolutionary’ Motion Control Camera, Now on Display at the Academy Museum
Over fifty years ago, George Lucas set out to create Star Wars, tasking his visual effects team with a monumental challenge: to develop innovative technologies that could convincingly take viewers to a distant galaxy. Central to achieving this was the invention of a groundbreaking motion control camera system, constructed inside a van.
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Celebrities
Morgan Freeman to Be Honored at Monte-Carlo Television Festival, ‘The Gray House’ to Premiere
Morgan Freeman is set to be honored with the Crystal Nymph Award by Prince Albert II of Monaco at the opening ceremony of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, happening June 14-18. Alongside this prestigious accolade, the festival will also feature the world premiere of The Gray House.
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Movies
Janelle Monáe Joins Universal’s Untitled Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry Musical Project
Janelle Monáe has been confirmed to star in an upcoming musical by Universal Pictures, alongside Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Brian Tyree Henry, and Missy Elliott, directed by Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry. This coming-of-age film promises a spectacular blend of music and storytelling.
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Music
Shaboozey on Reaching His Tipping Point With ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy),’ Killing It at Stagecoach and Sharing a Spaghetti-Western Sensibility With Beyoncé
Discover how Shaboozey, the unforeseen highlight of Stagecoach, delivered a breathtaking performance in the Bud Light Backyard tent, captivating an overflowing crowd, despite not being featured on the official event poster.
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Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas to Star in Musical Comedy ‘Power Ballad’ From ‘Sing Street’ Director John Carney
Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd team up in John Carney's latest musical comedy, “Power Ballad,” currently filming in Dublin. Directed by the acclaimed mind behind “Once” and “Sing Street,” the film is penned by Carney and Peter McDonald and promises an inspiring tale centered around a wedding singer.
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TV Shows
Brillante Mendoza, Coco Martin’s Vigilante Saga ‘Pula’ Sets Netflix World Premiere With Fire and Ice Sales
Discover Brillante Mendoza's compelling new film, "Pula", launching globally on Netflix. Set in the deeply religious town of Pula, this film explores faith, extremism, and vigilante justice as it follows Sergeant Danilo Faraon and his family through the upheaval of a devastating incident.
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‘Disco’s Revenge’ Filmmakers Talk Nile Rodgers, Archive Troves and the Genre’s Fall and Rise
Explore how Disco Demolition Night in 1979 at Comiskey Park catalyzed the rapid decline of disco, and delve into why, despite its critics, this genre and its subculture continue to resonate deeply within the music industry and among dedicated followers.
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Victoria Justice Shot ‘First Ever Sex Scene’ on Day One of Filming New Movie and Thought: ‘Really? We’re Gonna Schedule This For the First Day?’
Victoria Justice discusses her initial experience filming a sex scene for her new movie "Depravity" during an interview on SiriusXM's Hits 1 LA with Tony Fly and Symon, describing the shoot as uncomfortable yet tastefully executed.
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Glenn Close, Jeremy Irons, Henry Winkler and Don Johnson to Lead Simon Curtis Comedy ‘Encore’
Simon Curtis, known for "My Week With Marilyn" and "Downton Abbey: A New Era," assembles a star-studded cast for the comedy "Encore," produced by Temple Hill Entertainment of "Twilight" fame. Announced by Protagonist Pictures ahead of its Cannes debut, the film will bring together acclaimed actors Glenn Close, an eight-time Oscar nominee, and Oscar winner Jeremy Irons.
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Spanish Producers at Hot Docs Tout Opportunities in Their Country’s Booming Documentary Sector
Spain is making significant strides to become a leading force in the global film and TV scenes, particularly in documentaries. This ambition was showcased through an impressive array of finished and in-progress films, along with demonstrated co-production expertise, at the Hot Docs Festival in Toronto. Discover more about Spain's cinematic endeavors, as cited by the European Audiovisual Observatory.
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