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Star Wars star John Boyega recently sat down with GQ magazine where he discussed his experience with the Star Wars franchise. He criticized the franchise for marketing his character just because he is Black, and for heavily promoting his character whose role in the trilogy was eventually diminished. After sitting down with GQ, Michael Rapaport […]
John Boyega became a household name following his role in the 2015 blockbuster, Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. The British actor did an explosive interview with GQ and he spoke candidly about his experience. It was clear to Boyega that he was marketed to satisfy the diversity quota, but they didn’t tailor […]
The Feature Presentation team held a private screening of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in New York City. Dinner & A Movie with DJ Suss One has been the talk of the Big Apple and is becoming notorious for exclusive invite-only, advanced screenings. The intimate, low-key setting along with signature Hennessy cocktails was the […]
Even though as a nation we’re almost two decades removed from the tragic events of 9/11, the after effects of that fateful day are still affecting many across the world, particularly those of Muslim and Middle Eastern descent. For actor Riz Ahmed, who also goes by the name Riz MC to distinguish from his career […]
After an epic 8 season run, the question is, “What’s next for the creators of Game of Thrones?” According to reports, the dynamic duo will be taking on a galaxy far away. It has been confirmed that HBO’s Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are officially set to direct the next Star […]
Avengers: Endgame is still breaking box office record, Spider-Man: Far From Home is getting ready for a run and now fans know eighth more Marvel films are scheduled through 2022. Disney has released their film scheduled through 2027 showing next year will produce two films from Marvel, three in 2021 and another three in 2022. […]
In an effort to save the historic publications, business mogul Mellody Hobson and her husband, Star Wars filmmaker George Lucas, filed a court motion seeking control of the Ebony and Jet archives. It was a just weeks ago that Johnson Publishing Co. (JPC), the owner of the Ebony and Jet archives filed for bankruptcy. Johnson […]
As sci-fi fans everywhere prep for the anticipated release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker later this year, currently scheduled to hit theaters on December 20, 2019, UNIQLO is getting an early start on the celebration with a new “Master of Graphics” collection in collaboration with famed Japanese designers Jun Takahashi, Tetsu Nishiyama and […]
Lucasfilm debuted to fans the first trailer for Episode IX, which will officially be called Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
If you’re looking to become one of the wealthiest people in the world, it’s simple: just create one of the most lucrative and famous franchises of all time and then sell it to one of the biggest companies in existence. Piece of cake, right? That’s exactly what George Lucas did and it has paid off […]
Words by: Kevin Keise If you’re a fan of good movies, Disney is going to have you glued to a seat in your local movie theater next year. In 2019, Walt Disney Studios is rolling out 10 movies and is projected to have one of the highest-grossing years of all-time for a Hollywood studio. Classic […]
Billionaire Boys Club wasn’t afraid to get a bit nerdy last month with its collaboration alongside N.E.R.D, and now the brand is going straight Comic Con levels of geekdom with a new capsule set inspired by the Star Wars franchise. It’s cool though — we’re ready to get our Urkel on right along with the […]
The Star Wars universe is vast, and on Wednesday, writer and producer Jon Favreau confirmed that his new live-action series for the Disney streaming service will delve into a little-known corner of it. Favreau posted a Star Wars-crawl-like Instagram image declaring the new show’s name to be The Mandalorian. “After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in […]
Star Wars have captivated audiences across the world the last couple years with the release of fresh installments to the storied franchise like the recently released Solo: A Star Wars Story. With Episode IX looming, Billy Dee Williams will return to once again become Lando Calrissian in the film. Sources confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter […]
Topher Grace discusses the deep dive in becoming Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke in the new Spike Lee Joint Blackkklansman. Being David Duke is a far departure from Topher Grace playing Eric Forman, the dorky suburban kid who ends up with the hottie next door on That 70’s Show. It required far more intense study than his […]
Star Wars originally hit the big screen just as Hip-Hop was finding its feet so it’s only natural that the pop culture phenomenon had an influence on those who were also finding their creative feet at around the same time. A science fiction/fantasy movie franchise that broke through the barriers and becomes adored by more […]
Filmmaker Victoria Mahoney is making groundbreaking history in a galaxy far, far away. J.J. Abrams has begun pre-production on “Star Wars: Episode IX” and tapped Mahoney as his second unit director, a major milestone for the franchise as its first African-American woman to serve in any directing role. Mahoney previous works include directing episodes for television shows […]
As Americans continue to embrace comic book movies, Star Wars franchises, and video games, rapper Mega Ran, is redefining both hip hop and geek culture with his signature “nerdcore” genre- much to the delight of fans (and the dismay of Alex Trebek). Courtesy of 12G Agency, we sat down with Mega Ran to find out […]
Star Wars fans get ready! Last night during Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears game’s halftime we got to experience first full trailer for upcoming Episode VIII: Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The movie will hit theaters on December 15, 2017 and has everyone wondering about the continuation of the Star Wars storyline. Written and directed by Rian Johnson, the […]
Carrie Fisher’s autopsy report shows the actress had cocaine in her system when she fell ill on a plane last year, but investigators could not determine what impact the cocaine and other drugs found in her system had on her death. The report released Monday states Fisher may have taken cocaine three days before the […]
