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It may seem like Disney has done everything but file a restraining order againstGeorge Lucasto keep him away from the Star Wars franchise ever since they bought Lucasfilm in 2012 for roughly $4 billion in cash and stocks. But according to Lucasfilm presidentKathleen Kennedy, they actually consulted the Bearded One before scriptingThe Rise of Skywalker, the final installment to the epic saga Lucas began back in 1977. In a video interview for Entertainment Weekly, Kennedy said, “We sat down with George [Lucas] for a long meeting before we ever put pen to paper on this final episode, so we had the benefit of his thoughts....

Saturday Night Liveclearly has its finger on the pulse ofSuccession’s popularity, as Roman Roy himself,Kieran Culkin, will be hosting the next episode on November 6.Ed Sheeranwill serve as the musical guest for the episode.SNLwill be taking a break next week after an impressive run of four episodes, hosted byOwen Wilson,Kim Kardashian-West,Rami Malek, andJason Sudeikis. The November 6 episode will actually mark Culkin’s second time on the SNL stage. His first appearance came 20 years ago when his brother,Macaulay Culkin, hosted an episode....

Solo: A Star Wars Storyis on track to easily take the top spot at the box office this weekend, but the latest Lucasfilm offering might not have the juice Hollywood has come to expect from aStar Warsfilm.Soloearned an estimated $35.6 million on Friday, including $14.1 million from the record-breaking Thursday grosses, which puts the film on track for a predicted weekend tally around $114 million. Early predictions put solo on track for an opening in the higher $130-150 million range, closer to the numbers for the first Star Wars standaloneRogue One, but should the current predictions hold, Solo would become the fifth-highest Memorial Day opening of all time....

It’s been almost 20 years since the MPAA last amended their ratings system. In 1996, “NC-17” was amended from “No children under 17 admitted” to “No one 17 and under admitted”, which meant you now had to be at least 18 to see full-frontal nudity in a theater. Since 1996, we’ve been stuck with these ratings: You have to go back to July 1984 for the last major addition, which is whenSteven Spielbergsuggested that his new movieIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doomneeded a rating between “PG” and “R”, and so “PG-13” was invented....

When it comes to the superhero genre, the big question being presented is if audiences will get tired of so much content being released, and 2016 –with multiple superhero movies and TV series– is looking like a year that will put that question to the test. And of course that also means that news is constantly flowing from those projects. This week,Batman v Supermanreleased new TV spots,Daredevilpremiered trailer,Doctor Strangerevealed more concept art, and much more....

[Update: A source close to this project tell us that it’s actually a narrative adaptation of the 2015 documentaryNext GoalWins, which told the story of the American Samoa soccer team—known as one of the weakest teams in soccer—and their journey towards qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. So yeah, Taika’s making an underdog sports movie next! Our original story follows below.] It appears thatTaika Waititi’s next movie won’t beThor 4after all....

We put together a list of some of the worst remakes of movies and TV shows ever made. What reboots do you think should (or shouldn’t) have made the cut? TheAlfred HitchcockclassicPsychois one of the most celebrated films in the horror and thriller genre. From the cinematography to the foreboding sense of dread, there’s really no way to up the ante with a remake. So directorGus Van Santjust copied it....

Last night, writer and producerRobin Thedehosted the 34th annual TCA Awards—which are kind of like the anti-Emmys, in that the correct shows actually win—voted on by the members of the Television Critics Association. In its final season, FX’sThe Americanspractically swept the night, taking home Outstanding Achievement in Drama, Program of the Year, and Individual Achievement in Drama for starKeri Russell. This year also marked the first ever appearance of an Outstanding Sketch/Variety category, won by HBO’sLast Week Tonight With John Oliver....

The first decade of the still-young 21st century certainly had its fair share of classic movies released throughout it. Though the 2000s might have been atumultuous time for the world at large, it was at least a decade where cinema thrived, and the film-related social media app that is Letterboxd is a good tool to use for those who want to uncover the best of what was released during those 10 years....

Better Call Saulis a critically acclaimed television series that serves as a prequel and spin-off to the hit showBreaking Bad. It follows the journey of Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), a struggling lawyer who eventually becomes the morally ambiguous character Saul Goodman. The series explores Jimmy’s transformation, his relationships, and the ethical challenges he faces in the criminal underworld. The talented cast ofBetter Call Saulcomprises a talented ensemble of actors who have appeared in numerous other projects throughout their careers....

WhileStar Warshas experienced a number of fan favorite characters since the series first launched in 1977 withEpisode IV: A New Hope, I think we can all agree the reaction to The Child (Baby Yoda) in the first season ofThe Mandalorianwas another level. Not only did the character enchant fans of all ages, he probably added a billion dollars to Disney’s bottom line due to fans wanting to buy the merchandise featuring the mysterious character....

The fallout from the ghastly allegations aboutHarvey Weinsteinthis week continues to expand. If much of this week was focused on where Weinstein would land in relation to his work with The Weinstein Company and the law, this weekend brings news about how the articles in the New York Times and The New Yorker will affect the release calendar for The Weinstein Company. AsDeadline reports, the company is going ahead with the November 22nd release ofPolaroid, a horror film, andPaddington 2will still be released on January 12th....

While Universal Pictureshas scrapped all plansto release the “controversial” thrillerThe Hunt, there’s still a chance the movie will see the light of day. The film originated with a script byThe LeftoversalumsDamon LindelofandNick Cusethat was inspired by our current political climate. The film was made on the down low, with details kept to the bare minimum asCraig Zobel(Compliance) stepped into the director’s chair and the cast was filled out by the likes ofBetty Gilpin,Ike Barinholtz, andHilary Swank....