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Amazon’s deal to take creative control of the James Bond franchise.The announcement that Amazon MGM Studios will be taking over full control of the Bond IP came yesterday (February 20), as it was confirmed that long-term producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson would be stepping down.According to Deadline, the deal is costing Amazon around £794.5 million ($1 billion).

Last night at the glittering awards, actor and TV host Warwick Davis received the BAFTA Fellowship - the British Academy's highest honour - less than one year after his wife Samantha passed away.

Warwick Davis, the British actor who has played various roles in the Star Wars franchise, got a tribute from Luke Skywalker himself as he was garlanded with BAFTA’s highest honor.

Daisy Ridley rose to fame playing Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy beginning with 2015’s The Force Awakens, but it turns out she hasn’t rewatched it since it first came out.Ridley took part in a Q&A after a screening of her upcoming movie Cleaner, hosted by Collider, and was asked how many times she’s seen The Force Awakens.“I watched it maybe three times around the time it came out,” she answered. “And then weirdly it was on in the gym when I was working out, so I saw a bit of it recently.”She went on to say that she has to separate watching herself on the screen from watching a movie she’s in as a whole.

Harrison Ford has offered a blunt assessment regarding the disappointing reception to 2023’s Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny.The fifth Indiana Jones film, which saw the adventuring archaeologist looking for an artifact that alters time, made $384million at the box office, well below estimates. Given the film’s budget of over $300million (including marketing), it was estimated to have lost around $143 million.Speaking to The Wall Street Journal about the film’s failure, the veteran star replied: “Shit happens”.

Dune: Part Two, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Alien: Romulus were the big film winners at the 52nd annual Saturn Awards, held Sunday at the Hilton Universal City. Nicolas Cage and Demi Moore took the lead acting prizes for their respective turns in Dream Scenario and The Substance. See the full list below.

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Queen guitarist Brian May is a collector of Star Wars memorabilia.The actor, who has been married to the guitarist for over 24 years now, made the revelation in a new interview and shared that May has a collection of figures and ships inspired by the iconic George Lucas franchise.Dobson – who famously played Angie Watts in Eastenders – said that her partner frequently buys two of the same items related to the sci-fi series, one for himself and one for his grandchildren.“Brian is a collector of Star Wars toys. And astronomical stuff, Queen stuff.

Barbie star Ryan Gosling is reportedly in talks to join the Star Wars universe, as part of a new film directed by Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy.According to an article by The Hollywood Reporter, Gosling is in negotiations to appear in the movie, which has been in development since 2022. There are few details on the plot, but according to the outlet’s sources it is a standalone film that will not be connected to the main Skywalker Saga.The piece also says that the project’s schedule would be bumped up if Gosling agrees to be involved, as the interest is a late development in the production and could see filming starting as early as autumn 2025.Should the deal go through, it would be a rare example of A-list talent being cast as the lead in a Star Wars film.

Nick Frost has announced that he will “definitely” reunite with Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright for a new project.In a new interview with The i Paper, the Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz star spoke about his friendship with his Cornetto Trilogy collaborators and teased the possible focus of their next film.“Our films are about how male friendships evolve as men get older,” Frost said. “I think me and Simon [Pegg] and Edgar [Wright] will definitely do something else at some point. Even if we’re 60, it’s like, so how are these 60–year–old friends now? What’s their relationship like? And our audience will be 60 as well.

SPOILER WARNING: This story includes major plot developments for the entire first season of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” currently streaming on Disney+. In 2017, when filmmaker Jon Watts and his writing partner Christopher Ford first approached Lucasfilm with their idea for a new standalone “Star Wars” movie, all they really had was the bare essentials.

Although Harrison Ford is synonymous with multiple franchises and countless memorable performances, he wasn’t always such a household name.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Ridley Scott sat down with GQ magazine for a retrospective video interview and revealed that the financiers on “Blade Runner” originally questioned his decision to cast Harrison Ford in the lead role. Ford was already Han Solo in “Star Wars” at the point in his career, in addition to being picked by Steven Spielberg to headline “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Apparently the financiers were not paying attention. “Harrison Ford was not a star.

*Spoilers ahead*The finale of Star Wars show Skeleton Crew was met with an enthusiastic response online, with fans describing it as “awesome” and “one of the greatest Disney Plus shows”.The last episode of the first season, titled The Real Good Guys, concluded the journey of four children finding their way home after getting lost in the galaxy following a major discovery on their home planet of At Attin.In the concluding episode, space pirate Jod (Jude Law) took over At Attin after proving he couldn’t be trusted. It was also revealed that his Force abilities, hinted at in episode two, were as a result of training from a female Jedi connected to the Order 66 massacre from Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of The Sith.

Skeleton Crew star Nick Frost has spoken about his struggles with alcoholism in a new interview, talking about his family’s history with addiction.Speaking with The Daily Telegraph, the British actor, known for The Cornetto Trilogy of films with lifelong friend Simon Pegg, recalled how drinking problems affected his life. “My mum was an alcoholic so my dad had spent a lot of his life looking after her,” he said. “When my mum died my dad became free and it was like I had my best mate back and was happy again but five years later he got lung cancer.

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Ellise Shafer The National Theatre production of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest,” starring Ncuti Gatwa, has unveiled a trailer ahead of its cinema release on Feb. 20. The trailer begins with Gatwa, dressed to the nines in a pink gown and matching gloves, playing a piano riff before leaning back to give viewers a sassy wink.

As James Mangold makes his mark on a galaxy far, far away with his upcoming Star Wars installment, he’s emphasizing the “long time ago” part of the setting.

Star Wars legend Mark Hamill was evacuated from his house in Los Angeles, becoming one of more than 30,000 people to flee the ongoing fires in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood.The actor shared a personal update on his Instagram account on the evening of January 7, saying “Personal Fire Update: 7pm – Evacuated Malibu so last-minute there (were) small fires on the sides of the road as we approached PCH (Pacific Coast Highway)”. He also shared his wife Marilou, dog Trixie, and himself had arrived safely at their daughter Chelsea’s home in Hollywood.Firefighters are battling a 3,000-acre wildfire that has seen tens of thousands evacuated, with several famous names sharing their experiences.

Extra if Weisz, 54, was “with you tonight,” the James Bond actor responded, “She’s not, no, she’s getting our little one back in school.”The duo, who tied the knot in a private ceremony in New York in 2011, are parents to 6-year-old daughter Grace.Craig is also father to daughter Ella, 32, whom he shares with his ex-wife Fiona Loudon, and stepdad to Weisz’s 17-year-old son, Henry, whom she shares with ex Darren Aronofsky.For the occasion, the British actor opted for a black velvet double-breasted suit atop a crisp white shirt and a a black tie.He teamed the dapper look with a pair of black patent leather shoes and tinted clear-framed glasses.At the ceremony, Craig lost out on an award in the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture category to Adrien Brody, who emerged victorious for his role in “The Brutalist.”It was Craig’s third Golden Globe nod, having been previously nominated for Best Actor in a musical or comedy nominations in 2020 and 2023 for his role as Benoit Blanc in “Knives Out” and “Glass Onion.”As for his home life, Craig and his wife like to keep their private life out of the spotlight.Still, the “No Time To Die” actor recently shared some insight into how he strikes the perfect work-life balance, telling the New York Times in Nov. 2024, “I’ve got a six-year-old at home.

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, has spoken about his mental health struggles.The star suffered what his mother Lisa described as a “full-blown psychotic break” in March 2023 during which he turned his car off in the middle of a three-lane road. She said he had been diagnosed with schizophrenia in his 20s, having first started experiencing symptoms while in high school.He recently spent 18-months in a mental health rehabilitation facility and following his rehabilitation period, Lloyd, who is now 35, spoke with author Clayton Sandell.While the film was celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Lloyd was absent from the coverage and has largely remained out of the spotlight since the film was released.When the author asked how he was feeling now, he responded: “Pretty good, considering these 20 years of time that have come to an end.