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Princess Leia bikini costume from set of 'Star Wars' movie sells at auction for $175K
Read full article: Princess Leia bikini costume from set of 'Star Wars' movie sells at auction for $175KAn auction house says the gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making the “Star Wars” franchise has sold for $175,000.
What to stream this weekend: Childish Gambino, 'Love Lies Bleeding,' 'Cobra Kai' and 'Skywalkers'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Childish Gambino, 'Love Lies Bleeding,' 'Cobra Kai' and 'Skywalkers'This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a final album under Donald Glover’s Childish Gambino moniker, Kerry Washington’s comedy “UnPrisoned” returning for a second season and daredevils who scale the world’s tallest buildings fall in love in “Skywalkers: A Love Story.”.
Audiences hold back, even as more movie theaters open
Read full article: Audiences hold back, even as more movie theaters openAnimated character Raya, voiced by Kelly Marie Tran, left, appears with Sisu the dragon in a scene from "Raya and the Last Dragon." (Disney+ via AP)Theaters reopening in New York City this weekend did not set the box office on fire. Walt Disney Animation's “ Raya and the Last Dragon ” earned an estimated $8.6 million from 2,045 locations in North America. AdWarner Bros. “Tom & Jerry,” which is available to stream free for HBO Max subscribers, brought in $6.6 million from 2,563 North American theaters in its second available weekend. Many areas in North America are not yet fully open, including Los Angeles, and most California counties, Washington D.C., and much of Canada.
John Boyega isn't going to 'take the money and shush'
Read full article: John Boyega isn't going to 'take the money and shush'This year, Boyega has made it clear he doesn't feel that way, that he isn’t going to bite his tongue. The five-film series is playing on the BBC in the U.K. and on Amazon Prime in the U.S.; “Red, White and Blue” will debut Dec. 4 on Amazon. In the true story, Boyega plays Leroy Logan, an aspiring research scientist who gives up the lab to join the overwhelmingly white London police force in the 1980s. “Red, White and Blue” puts Boyega front and center and wrestles with many of the social issues -- race, change, belonging -- that he is grappling with, too. Since Boyega’s comments about “Star Wars,” he’s received a supportive phone call from producer Kathleen Kennedy that Boyega has described as frank and transparent.
Daisy Ridley Reacts to Rumors That She's Engaged to Tom Bateman
Read full article: Daisy Ridley Reacts to Rumors That She's Engaged to Tom BatemanIn a new interview, Daisy Ridley was asked about the rumors that she's engaged to her Murder on the Orient Express co-star Tom Bateman -- and she offered a coy response. Ridley later added: "The thing is, I've never talked about my personal life. See more Star Wars updates below. RELATED CONTENT: 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Drops Final Trailer! Weiss Exit Planned 'Star Wars' TrilogyJon Favreau Wants to Do a 'Star Wars Holiday Special' for Disney+ (Exclusive)
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Special Look: Is Rey Going to the Dark Side?
Read full article: 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Special Look: Is Rey Going to the Dark Side?The new teaser opens with a retrospective on 40 years of Star Wars -- looking back at Luke and Leia, Yoda and Vader -- before cutting to the new footage: Lightsaber battles and planets being decimated, culminating in a final, ominous shot of a hooded Rey (Ridley) looking especially Sith-like as she unsheathes a dual-sided red lightsaber. But could Rey really be turning to the dark side? We see this battle in this character, and it was very fun to play and it will be very fun to watch." Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is in theaters on Dec. 20. RELATED CONTENT:J.J. Abrams Says Working on Final Installment of 'Skywalker' Trilogy Was 'Very Meaningful' (Exclusive)John Boyega Says Carrie Fisher's Scenes in 'The Rise of Skywalker' Are 'Respectful' to Her Legacy (Exclusive)'The Mandalorian' Trailer: First Look at Pedro Pascal in Live-Action 'Star Wars' Series