Ben Burtt, ‘Wall-E’ and ‘Star Wars’ Voice Actor, Reflects on Creating Cinema’s Most Famous Sounds With Academy Museum Installation

Season 3 of Star Trek: Picard not only reunited all of the Next Generation crew, but also gave them a fitting sendoff for which fans have been waiting since the 2002 film Star Trek: Nemesis. It wasn’t easy for anyone, including composer Stephen Barton.

The 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards are here, and the stars are getting ready. Nominees for the big night were announced in April, country music heavyweights Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton are set to host, and HARDY leads the pack with nominations. Here is what else to know about one of country music's biggest nights.

Amid ongoing controversy surrounding “The Flash” star Ezra Miller, costar Michael Shannon supports the embattled actor.

Love Island star Wes Nelson has revealed he was rushed to hospital after "randomly" beginning to lose his vision and consciousness at home. The reality TV star, 25, took to Instagram on Monday to share details of his terrifying hospital dash, but reassured fans he's "all good now". Wes said: "So yesterday I randomly started to lose vision/consciousness in my house! Managed to get to my neighbours who took care of me and got me to hospital in the ambulance.

Happy Star Wars Day!

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Maggie and Grogu are teaming up for a galactic adventure in honor of May the 4th. Disney+ announced this week a new crossover short film between “The Simpsons” and “Star Wars.” Titled “Rogue Not Quite One,” an obvious play on the franchise’s 2016 film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” the animated short will star the Springfield toddler as she evades the Empire in her very own aeronautical pram inspired by Grogu’s in “The Mandalorian.” In the four minute short, per the release, “Homer loses track of Maggie who hops in Grogu’s hovering pram for a hyperspace-hopping adventure across the galaxy. Facing a squadron of Imperial TIE fighters, Maggie brings the battle to Springfield in this epic short celebrating all things ‘Star Wars.'”

Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 has landed on Disney+, bringing fans a whole new batch of uniquely animated short films, set in a galaxy far, far away.Volume 2 was announced at Star Wars Celebration in May 2022, with the promise of even more unique animation styles than before.Unlike the first volume, which just featured animation from Japanese studios, Volume 2 boasts a broader selection of animation styles from multiple countries around the world.There are nine short films in total, all of which are available to stream on Disney+ now. The shorts range from 14 to 19 minutes long.The animation studios involved in the new series are El Guiri (Spain), Cartoon Saloon (Ireland), Punkrobot (Chile), Aardman (United Kingdom), Studio Mir (South Korea), Studio La Cachette (France), 88 Pictures (India), D’art Shtajio (Japan), and Triggerfish (South Africa).You can find the short film titles and their descriptions below:1. Sith – A former Sith apprentice finds their peaceful life threatened.2. Screecher’s Reach – A young girl, out on an adventure with her friends, discovers a legendary cave with a dark pull.3. In the Stars – Two sisters, who are the last of their kind, fight for survival when Imperial forces discover them.4. I Am Your Mother – Young Pilot Anni, embarrassed by her clingy mum, must team with her on a madcap academy race.5. Journey to the Dark Head – A hopeful mechanic and disillusioned Jedi team up for an unlikely quest to turn the tide of war.6. The Spy Dancer – The Premier dancer at an Imperial-frequented cabaret is tested when her identity is compromised.7. The Bandits of Golak – Pursued by the Empire, a boy and his force-sensitive younger sister seek refuge at a vibrant dhaba.8. The Pit – A young prisoner, forced to

Edie Falco has some insight into Pete Davidson’s popularity with the ladies. Falco spoke about working with the comedian while on Kelly Ripa’s "Let’s Talk Off Camera" podcast. "He is really, really lovable when you get in there," Falco said.

Refresh for updates: Big stuff expected here this morning at CinemaCon in Las Vegas as Warner Bros struts its 2023 slate.

The bad boy of country music. Morgan Wallen has faced a series of controversies throughout his career.

Peter Andre has heaped praise on his wife Emily for her parenting style and also candidly opened up about his own childhood with his parents in Australia. The Mysterious Girl singer, 50, branded NHS doctor Emily, 33, "smart" and "sensible" and said she'd helped him to find "the simple part" of himself again following his crazy rise to fame. In a new interview with The Times, Peter said of his wife Emily: "She's smart and sensible and organised, and she makes me see things very differently.

Emmerdale has announced the exciting casting of Sanditon star Flo Wilson to play the role of Claudette, Vicar Charles' "overbearing" mother. In a new teaser, the hit ITV soap has revealed: "Claudette is a force to be reckoned with and totally unafraid to speak her mind.

Katie Price was the proudest mum as she watched son Junior Andre perform on stage.The musician, 17, took to the stage at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London as a supporting act for singer and YouTuber HRVY. Proud mum Katie, 44, who was in the audience, couldn't hide her excitement as she posted a video on Instagram with the caption "I'm so proud of @officialjunior_andre supporting @hrvy". Junior, who is following in his pop star father Peter Andre's footsteps, oozed confidence as he warmed up the crowds at the O2 on Saturday.

Peter Andre has heaped praise on his wife Emily for her parenting style and also candidly opened up about his own childhood with his parents in Australia. The Mysterious Girl singer, 50, branded NHS doctor Emily, 33, "smart" and "sensible" and said she'd helped him to find "the simple part" of himself again following his crazy rise to fame. In a new interview with The Times, Peter said of his wife Emily: "She's smart and sensible and organised, and she makes me see things very differently.

Wishing her the best. Tom Sandoval claimed he’s rooting for ex Ariana Madix’s happiness after their breakup — and his affair with Raquel Leviss — made headlines earlier this year.

ITV has announced the list of celebrities that will be taking part in the third series of Cooking With The Stars and it's going to be a belter.Tom Allen, 39, and Emma Willis, 47, will be returning as presenters of the show and welcome eight new celebrities including a Love Island and Im a Celeb star. The show will turn the celebrities into cooking experts within a matter of weeks as they pair up with a professional chef who will teach them everything they need to know to go from amateur cooks to restaurant-level chefs.

The second-oldest son of Our Yorkshire Farm stars Amanda and Clive Owen has been tipped to become a huge name in his own right in the next few years. Reuben Owen, 19, his parents and eight siblings all shot to fame after opening up their farm and lives for Channel 5 series Our Yorkshire Farm. The programme followed the family for five series, documenting the trials and tribulations of life as they worked hard on the farm and looked after their sheep.

Outlander star Diarmaid Murtagh has been cast in The Tourist season two as the show began filming in Dublin this week. Diarmaid, 40, is best known for his role as Buck MacKenzie in the hit Starz franchise.

$8.45 billion acquisition of MGM that the company plans to develop TV or film projects around, including “Robocop,” “Stargate” “Legally Blonde,” “Fame,” Barbershop,” “The Magnificent Seven,” “Pink Panther” and “The Thomas Crown Affair.”A source familiar with the matter confirmed to TheWrap that the company is in active early conversations for a “Legally Blonde” movie and potential TV series. Additionally, Amazon has similar plans for “Stargate” under consideration, with a movie expected to go first.

Peter Madrigal is ready to bring the receipts!