Andor Creator Explains That Shocking Assault Scene: “We’re All the Product of Rape

Tony Gilroy on why that sexual assault attempt against an “undocumented” fugitive in the show’s season two premiere block was necessary to tell an accurate tale of revolution — even within the Star Wars universe. Disney+’s acclaimed Andor has stretched the creative boundaries of Star Wars in countless ways, bringing a grown-up sensibility to a galaxy far, far away….

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Tom Cruise Pays Tribute to “Dear Friend” Val Kilmer in Rare Visit to CinemaCon

Cruise was onhand to show off stunt-heavy footage from ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ and to honor director Christopher McQuarrie with one of the convention’s top honors. Tom Cruise arrived at CinemaCon during a somber moment, earning big applause as he took the stage to debut explosive new footage from Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning….

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Emma Mackey to Star as the White Witch in Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ (Exclusive)

The White Witch has been found. British actress Emma Mackey has nabbed the coveted role of the evil spellcaster in Narnia, Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia fantasy novels. Netflix is backing the adaptation of the books, with Gerwig’s feature reportedly tackling the sixth novel of the series, The Magician’s Nephew. Gerwig wrote the script and is directing. The…

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Pope Francis' funeral

Thousands Gather to Honor Pope Francis, Remembered as a ‘Living Saint

Vatican City — In a ceremony marked by simplicity and humility, thousands gathered Saturday to bid farewell to Pope Francis, the beloved leader who transformed the Catholic Church with his messages of inclusion, mercy, and modesty during his 12-year papacy. Mourners Flood St. Peter’s Square Overnight Crowds filled St. Peter’s Square and surrounding areas along…

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Russia Escalates Nuclear Rhetoric Amid Ukraine Attacks; Trump Criticizes Zelenskyy

Russia Escalates Nuclear Rhetoric Amid Ukraine Attacks; Trump Criticizes Zelenskyy

Shoigu Reaffirms Russia’s Right to Use Nuclear Weapons Russia’s top security official has reiterated the country’s willingness to use nuclear weapons if it faces military aggression from Western nations. Sergei Shoigu, former defense minister and current head of Russia’s powerful Security Council, made the remarks on April 24 during an interview with the TASS state…

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Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans’ Comedy ‘Honey Don’t!’ Lands Summer Release

Honey Don’t! is getting ready to slide into theaters this summer. Focus Features announced Wednesday that the dark comedy feature is set for wide theatrical release Aug. 22. Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, Billy Eichner and Chris Evans round out the cast for director Ethan Coen‘s movie. Honey Don’t!, which is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, centers on…

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Jimmi Simpson on the Wild Chaos of Making ‘Black Mirror’ Sequel “USS Callister: Into Infinity”

The actor who returned for season seven’s follow-up to the Emmy-winning space saga also weighs in on the unanswered questions around the ending (which begs for a third installment). [This story contains spoilers from the Black Mirror season seven sequel “USS Callister: Into Infinity.”] Making Black Mirror‘s first-ever sequel was a wild ride. Jimmi Simpson, one of almost all…

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