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'Star Wars' Admiral Ackbar Voice Actor Erik Bauersfeld Passes Away at 93
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The Star Wars franchise lost a beloved figure over the weekend, with actor Erik Bauersfeld, who voiced Admiral Ackbar, passing away at the age of 93. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed through Derek Maki, Erik Bauersfeld's manager, that the actor died Sunday morning at his home in Berkeley, California. While he was also an accomplished radio dramatist, he will be most remembered for voicing the Mon Calimari Rebel commander Admiral Ackbar, and his iconic line "It's a trap!"
Tim Rose Physically played Admiral Ackbar in both Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi and the current blockbuster Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which has taken in over $2 billion at the box office. But the character's voice was provided by Erik Bauersfeld in both movies. He also voiced Bib Fortuna, one of Jabba the Hut's employees in Return of the Jedi, while voicing Admiral Ackbar in the 1993 flight simulator video game Star Wars: X-Wing. »
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Here's How 'The Walking Dead' Season 7 Will Begin
8 hours ago
The Walking Dead finally introduced the iconic comic book villain Negan in last night's Season 6 finale, and as expected, one of the show's beloved characters was killed off. However, fans didn't get to see who Negan killed, which won't be revealed until Season 7. Showrunner and executive producer Scott M. Gimple spoke with TV Line, confirming that the opening of Season 7 will pick up right where the The Walking Dead Season 6 finale left off. It will be incredibly dark, pushing the boundaries of violence in terms of what has come before it. He then went onto to talk about the first eight episodes.
"(We will) be pushing some boundaries [in terms of blood and gore]. Things are going to start off very, very, very dark. But that won't be the whole season. It's not going to be darkness upon darkness upon darkness. The world is going to open up even more. We're going to have a wide »
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Magneto and Psylocke Are Ready for War in 'X-Men: Apocalypse' Posters
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Earlier today, 20th Century Fox debuted character posters featuring two of the Four Horsemen, Storm (Alexandra Shipp) and Archangel (Ben Hardy), from the highly-anticipated X-Men: Apocalypse. Now we have the final two members of the Horsemen, Michael Fassbender's Magneto and Olivia Munn's Psylocke in two more one-sheets from this superhero adventure, hitting theaters nationwide May 27. It isn't known if the studio plans on releasing more posters of Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac) or the mutants they'll be facing in this epic cinematic showdown, but we'll be sure to keep you posted.
Following the critically acclaimed global smash hit X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer returns with X-Men: Apocalypse. Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshiped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel's X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he »
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'Batman v Superman' Flash Cameo and Knightmare Scene Are Not a Dream?
9 hours ago
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is chocked full of divisive moments that fans are still discussing, following its release on March 25. One of these scenes is known as the "Knightmare" sequence, which most assumed were bizarre dreams that Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) is having, featuring our first look at Ezra Miller as The Flash, along with a huge Easter Egg: Darkseid's massive Omega symbol. We'll have to wait and see how these sequences truely play into the story that continues with Justice League Part 1. But Jay Oliva, who served as a concept artist on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and has directed several DC animated movies like Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, has now shed some light on this sequence during an appearance on the Hall of Justice Podcast. Here's what he had to say below, revealing that the Knightmare scenes weren't just a "dream sequence," but rather a Time Boom. »
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Diego Luna's 'Star Wars: Rogue One' Character Name Revealed?
9 hours ago
It's rumored that we won't get the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trailer until Captain America: Civil War hits theaters this May. And it's looking like we won't get any confirmation about the characters in this next Star Wars movie until that time. But thanks to Making Star Wars, we might now know the name of Diego Luna's role, rumored to be a Rebel spy who infiltrates the Imperial Senate.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story takes place prior to the events seen in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, with a group of Rebels on a heist mission to steal plans to the first dreaded Death Star. So far, no character names have been revealed for the movie. Many believed that Diego Luna was playing Luke's friend Biggs Darklighter. While they have similar looks, it sounds like Diego Luna is playing a completely new character. »
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Whose Side Is 'Doctor Strange' on in 'Captain America: Civil War'?
10 hours ago
Earlier today, we reported that production has wrapped on Marvel's Doctor Strange in New York City. And now we begin the long wait to see the first trailer. Doctor Strange will be the second movie in Marvel Phase Three, following Captain America: Civil War, which pits all of Marvel's heroes against each other. Doctor Strange hasn't been properly introduced into the McU yet, and he isn't expected to be introduced in Captain America: Civil War either. But that didn't stop directors Anthony Russo and Joe Russo from sharing a Gif image on their Facebook page, revealing which side the Sorcerer Supreme is on.
The Gif image is taken from a scene we've already seen in the Captain America: Civil War trailer, where Team Cap and Team Iron Man battle each other on an airport runway. The filmmakers decided to use their editing skills to insert the Sorcerer Supreme alongside Team »
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'Real Ghostbusters' Animated Series Is Coming to DVD This Summer
10 hours ago
With excitement building for the new Ghostbusters reboot, hitting theaters this summer, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is using the release to bring the animated series The Real Ghost Busters back on DVD. The entire series, which spanned seven seasons and 140 episodes, was released through a Time Life Entertainment boxed set back in 2009, but it was only available for a limited time. Now fans can enjoy at least a part of this series again with a new DVD release on June 7. Here's an excerpt from a Sony Pictures Home Entertainment press release issued earlier today.
"Also, as part of the excitement surrounding the arrival of the new film, Sphe will release over 50 episodes of the iconic 1980s animated series, The Real Ghost Busters, on DVD July 7 and on Digital, from Ivan Reitman, Dic and Sony Pictures Television."
It isn't known if the digital release will feature HD transfers of the original episodes, »
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Man Found Dead Inside Disneyland Paris Haunted Mansion
11 hours ago
The Paris equvilant of the Haunted Mansion just became a whole lot scarier. And there's even a chance it might be haunted for real now! A worker at Disneyland Paris was found dead in the Phantom Manor ride this past Saturday. French Police have revealed that the man was most likely electrocuted while trying to fix a lighting issue inside the attraction.
Apparently, the worker in question was someone who was very popular at the Disneyland Paris location, though his identity has not yet been revealed to the press. A Disneyland union representative named Patrick Maldidier spoke with the French newspaper Le Parisien about the incident. And the man in question was said to be a very pleasant individual who upheld the Disney motto of happiness and fun. Says Maldidier.
"[He] was someone who always had a smile on his face."
Euro Disney also offered their own statement about the untimely death of the electrician. »
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This Comedian Turned Down a Cameo in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
11 hours ago
We've heard a lot about the secret cameos in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which include Daniel Craig playing a mind-controlled Stormtrooper and Simon Pegg appearing as the Jakku alien Unkar Plutt. But this is the first we've heard about someone turning down a role in the blockbuster sequel. Sure, the idea that someone would walk away from getting to play a character in the Star Wars universe, no matter how small, sounds almost implausible. But this guy had a very good reason.
So, which former talk show host and comedian turned down a role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens? It was none other than Jon Stewart, who used to head the The Daily Show. Being a big fan of the franchise, he was quite game to participate. But when he learned what his role would be, he decided against stepping foot on set.
You see, Jon Stewart had »
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'The Walking Dead' Cast Doesn't Know Who Negan Killed
12 hours ago
Fans had known for months that the Season 6 finale of The Walking Dead would introduce Negan, with Jeffrey Dean Morgan coming aboard to star as the iconic villain from Robert Kirkman's comic books. We first meet Negan after the Saviors had set a trap for Rick and his crew, with Negan picking one member of Rick's crew to kill, as punishment for the slaughter of his men earlier on this season. But we never saw who was killed by this villain. Entertainment Weekly caught up with executive producer Greg Nicotero, who also directed last night's season finale, Last Day on Earth, and he revealed that none of the cast members know who was killed off in the finale.
"No. It was specifically written that way. The Pov shot looking up at Negan in that last moment, I don't think anyone on that knew what happened. As a matter of fact, »
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How Big Is the Mothership in 'Independence Day 2'?
12 hours ago
We've seen big spaceships on screen before. But everything else pales in comparison to what is about to be unleashed in theaters this summer. Director Roland Emmerich is back to helm the long awaited sequel to the 1996 sci-fi classic Independence Day. And from the sounds of it, not even the largest IMAX screen in the world can contain the massive VFX that will be on display in Independence Day: Resurgence.
The first act in Independence Day literally blew people's minds. Things kicked off with huge alien spaceships entering earth's atmosphere. Then they exploded the loving crap out of every major landmark including the White House. It would be nearly impossible for the human race to resurrect all of these grand structures in just twenty years. Independence Day: Resurgence shows they've given it a good try. But it might all be in vein. Says Roland Emmerich about the size of the Aliens' mothership. »
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Storm and Angel Arrive in 2 'X-Men: Apocalypse' Character Posters
13 hours ago
Earlier today, we showed you a new preview that shed some light on the Four Horsemen in 20th Century Fox's highly-anticipated X-Men: Apocalypse, arriving in theaters May 27. Now we have a pair of posters released through the X-Men franchise's official Twitter feed, which offers glimpses at two of these Horsemen, Storm (Alexandra Shipp) and Archangel (Ben Hardy). These powerful characters will be serving under Oscar Isaac's Apocalypse, who is hell-bent on destroying the world as we know it.
Following the critically acclaimed global smash hit X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer returns with X-Men: Apocalypse. Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshiped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel's X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, »
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'Speedy Gonzales' Animated Movie Is Happening at Warner Bros.
13 hours ago
While we impatiently await an official announcement for Space Jam 2, one of the characters from that impending sequel is finally getting his own movie. It sounds like Speedy Gonzales and some of his friends south of the border are about to embark on a heist adventure. And Warner Bros. has landed Mexican royalty to help bring the super fast rodent to the big screen in his first ever solo movie.
Yes, Mexico's much believed actor and filmmaker Eugenio Derbez will be breathing life into Speedy Gonzales. At this time, there are no story details for this animated adventure. But unlike other recent Saturday Morning adaptations, this one won't have a live-action element. Eugenio Derbez had this to say about accepting the role originated by the late great Mel Blanc from 1953 to 1989.
"In Mexico we grew up watching Speedy Gonzales. He was like a superhero to us, or maybe more like »
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'Dirty Dancing' TV Remake Brings in Katey Sagal
14 hours ago
The cast of ABC's Dirty Dancing, a three-hour TV remake, is starting to come together, now that Abigail Breslin and Colt Prattes have been set as the two leads. Deadline reports today that Katey Sagal has signed on to join the cast, with production set to begin this week in North Carolina. The actress is playing Vivian Pressman, a role originally portrayed by Miranda Garrison in the 1987 hit movie.
Vivian Pressman is described as a "bungalow bunny," a former beauty queen who spends her free time trying to seduce the younger male workers at the Kellerman resort, such as Colt Prattes' Johnny Castle. Vivian is also said to be "fabulously wealthy" and recently divorced, who takes matters into her own hands when Johnny leaves her for Baby (Abigail Breslin). Vivian also introduces Marjorie Houseman, Baby's mother, played by Debra Messing, to the resort, and Vivian's single lifestyle causes her »
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'Last of Us' Movie Is Stuck in Development Hell
14 hours ago
Back in 2014, filmmaker Sam Raimi announced to a packed Hall H crowd at Comic Con that he is working on a movie adaptation of the hit video game The Last of Us, co-writing the script with Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann, who directed the video game. It was teased at the Sdcc panel that the movie adaptation may star Game of Thrones actress Maisie Williams and Bruce Campbell. We haven't heard any updates on the project for quite some time, but IGN managed to catch up with Neil Druckmann, who confirmed the project has slipped into "development hell."
"I know I said in an interview a while back we had a table read, got the script to a good place and it kind of entered development hell like these things tend to do. There hasn't been any work done on it in over a year and a half."
The interview »
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Here's Why 'The Walking Dead' Season 6 Cliffhanger Had to Happen
14 hours ago
Fans aren't happy this morning. For months now, they've been promised that the arrival of Jeffrey Dean Morgan's http://movieweb.com/walking-dead-season-6-finale-cliffhanger-negan-victim/Negan would bring the death of one much-loved Walking Dead character. And while that certainly happened, we're still as in the dark about who this dead character is as we were when we first found out this was how The Walking Dead Season 6 finale would end sometime last year. The build up to the episode titled Last Day on Earth worked as its own contained cliffhanger. Now, as we impatiently wait through summer, this cliffhanger has become extended and expanded, and it's quite irritating. But showrunner Scott M. Gimple claims it's all for the greater good of the show. And not just some stunt.
The Walking Dead Season 6 went out swinging, literally, as Negan played a rousing game of Eenie Meenie before choosing his victim. Yes, »
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Snyder Is Pushing Affleck to Direct a 'Batman' Solo Movie
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Last June, months before Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hit theaters, rumors surfaced that Warner Bros. was so impressed with Ben Affleck's work as Batman, that they wanted him to star in and direct an Untitled Batman Reboot. While the project hasn't been officially confirmed by Warner Bros., or given a release date yet, the actor-filmmaker's agent recently confirmed that he has already written the script for this untitled movie, which he was reportedly developing with DC's Geoff Johns. But it seems the story may not be fully hashed out yet. During an interview with Joe.ie, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice director Zack Snyder revealed that he's still trying to convince Ben Affleck to make this project, but it may not happen for quite some time.
"I keep working on him, he's always said he's a one movie at a time guy. He's finishing editing his film, »
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Maz Kanata Returns in 'Star Wars: Episode VIII' Set Photo
15 hours ago
After shooting in Croatia and Ireland, Star Wars: Episode VIII is back in the studio, where director Rian Johnson is continuing production on this hugely anticipated sequel to last December's blockbuster smash Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He has shared a new photo as motion-capture work is done. And we're treated to the first look at a popular returning character.
In this latest image, we see Lupita Nyong'o from the back in her mo-cap suit. On the monitors, we get to see her now iconic character of Maz Kanata. We're not sure what is going on in this scene. But one thing's for certain, the force sensitive, diminutive creature will be getting a close-up.
Maz Kanata is a female smuggler who lived for over one thousand years. Although she is Force-sensitive, she has never trained as a Jedi. Maz Kanata views history as a struggle against the dark side, which »
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Huge 'Batman v Superman' Box Office Drop Off Doesn't Concern Warner Bros.
15 hours ago
While any movie's opening weekend is incredibly important at the box office, the second weekend is often an indication of a movie's endurance in theaters. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice broke records by opening with $166 million last weekend, but it suffered a sharp 69% drop this weekend, earning $51.8 million, a figure that's slightly less than the $52.3 million estimates posted on Sunday. The Hollywood Reporter recently spoke to Warner Bros. domestic distribution chief Jeff Goldstein, who revealed the studio isn't worried about such a big second weekend drop.
"We're not concerned with the drop. No matter how you slice it, to get to $52 million on any given weekend is an enormous accomplishment. We're most focused on where we are in total. And our global number is huge."
As of now, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has earned $260.9 million domestically and $421.4 million internationally for a global take of $682.3 million. The superhero »
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'Blade Runner 2' Gets Dave Bautista in a Key Role
16 hours ago
The actor http://movieweb.com/blade-runner-2-dave-bautista/teased it this weekend. Now, the official announcement has been made! Dave Bautista will join Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford and Robin Wright in an important supporting role in Alcon Entertainment's sequel to Ridley Scott's 1982 masterpiece Blade Runner. It was announced by Alcon co-founders and co-ceo's Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson earlier this morning.
Director Denis Villeneuve (Sicario, Prisoners) is directing. Principal photography is scheduled to begin July 2016 and the film will be released by Warner Bros. in North America. Sony Pictures Releasing International will distribute in all overseas territories in all media.
The Untitled Blade Runner Project is set several decades after the 1982 original, with Harrison Ford reprising his iconic role as Rick Deckard. The film is written by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green, and succeeds the initial story by Fancher and David Peoples based on Philip K. Dick's novel »
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