Latest in Tag: Star wars Highlight
Latest in Tag: Star wars
Star Wars actor Peter Mayhew dies at 74
Most famous for portraying beloved 200-year-old Wookie Chewbacca
The Rise of Skywalker is last part of sci fi saga: Star Wars producers announce
Producer Kathleen Kennedy revealed title of final installment in flagship saga
Star Wars: Final film will be 'The Rise of Skywalker'
J.J. Abrams and producer Kathleen Kennedy revealed the title of the final installment in the flagship saga. Fans immediately began speculating about the meaning of the cryptic title.Disney and Lucasfilm announced on Friday that the last installment in the flagship Star Wars series will be called "The Rise of Skywalker." The first teaser for Episode …
Star Wars producers and actress Cicely Tyson to garner honorary Oscars
The Help and Roots actress Cicely Tyson, Lalo Schifrin, the Argentinian composer known for his Mission: Impossible theme song, as well as two Star Wars producers are among this year’s five recipients of lifetime awards.Stars Wars producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall are to receive the Irving G. Thalberg Award, an accolade named after the …
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ scores 2nd-best opening weekend ever
Opening with a staggering $450 million in global ticket sales over the weekend, the latest episode of the Star Wars is expected to break the billion-dollar mark this week. But there’s one film that actually beat it…With a debut of $220 million (€186 million) at the North American box office, the blockbuster “Star Wars: The …
Star Wars turns 40, but the Galactic Empire is far from over
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….” On May 25, 1977, these words flashed onto the movie screen for the first time. And that was more than just the beginning of a space saga.There is a war in outer space. The über-evil Emperor is spreading fear throughout the galaxy with a super …
Countries with the highest usage of illegal film-streaming sites
The content protection and market tracking company MUSO has found out where most internet users use illegal film-streaming sites.
How films of the past envisioned the future
A new exhibition in Berlin gives visitors the chance to discover how past visions of the future were shown on film. Inspired, DW film critic Jochen Kürten presents his five favorite visions of the future.
The top 10 films of 2015
Even though the mega blockbuster “Star Wars” appears to eclipse all other movies this year, there were many other memorable films. DW’s film editor Jochen Kürten reveals his 10 personal favorites.
Star Wars: The billion dollar force awakens
With the release of the latest Star Wars movie, “The Force Awakens,” Disney is bringing the franchise into a new era as it hopes to infinitely profit from the cult brand. But can it keep moviegoers coming back for more? When “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” opens in theaters this week, the movie will likely …
‘Star Wars’ recap – with 10 cult quotes
In case you’ve been living on another planet for the last decades and want to understand the whole “Star Wars” phenomenon before watching the new film, read this now – and be sure to learn those classic quotes by heart. For more than three and a half decades, the Star Wars franchise has continued to …