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Michael Culver, who starred in the 1980 “Star Wars” film, “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back,” has died. He was 85. While his cause of death has yet to be determined, he suffered from poor health for years.
The British actor’s passing was announced by his agent on Wednesday.“We are very sad to confirm the passing of our friend and client Michael Culver,” the statement read.“It’s been an honor to have represented Michael for the last decade and to have taken him to some of the best ‘Star Wars’ events in the U.K. and Europe,” they continued. “We miss him.”“A real highlight was taking Michael to Celebration in Chicago in 2019.
He was lost for words when he saw his queue line with nearly 200 people waiting to see him,” they recalled.His reps noted that he died on Feb. 27 and they worked with him just three weeks prior during a signing at his home. “A career spanning over 50 years with notable roles in ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ ‘A Passage to India,’ ‘Secret Army’ and of course one of the most memorable death scenes in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise,” his agent continued.
Culver famously portrayed Captain Needa in “The Empire Strikes Back” and was killed by Darth Vader. His reps explained that Culver “largely gave up acting in the early 2000’s to concentrate his efforts into his political activism.”He also had a career on the stage, doing much work with the Dundee Repertory Theatre in Scotland, as well as on London’s West End and the Kiln Theatre.Additionally, he appeared in TV shows “Emmerdale,” “Spooks” and “Wallander.”Culver was even a strong supporter of the anti-war protester Brian Haw during the Iraqi War. “A deeply impressive human being,” he remarked of Haw at one point, who died in 2011.In 2023, Culver and actor Mark
.Michael Stuhlbarg got a lot more than he bargained for when he stepped out for some exercise over the weekend. On Sunday, the Call Me By Your Name st
Broadway actors John Cardoza, currently appearing in The Notebook, and Michael Stuhlbarg, who begins previews tonight in Patriots, have become the latest victims in what seems a surge of high-profile crimes in New York City.
Alfred Molina was first on Broadway nearly 30 years ago in “Art,” but admits he still gets butterflies when he hears the stage manager announce on a Saturday: “Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s Saturday night on Broadway!”“You kind of go, ‘F – – k! What a dream come true,” the British actor, 70, told the New York Post with a laugh during a recent interview.The Tony nominee is back in New York starring opposite Steve Carell in a Lincoln Center production of the Chekov classic, “Uncle Vanya.”And yes, he knows that there is a segment of people who immediately think of Russians ensconced in weekend dachas endlessly moaning about their existence, when they hear the name Chekov.“I would say I know what you mean,” he shared. “There is an element about that.
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got her start when she was five, which makes her one of the few actors who has successfully transitioned from child star to adult actor without any sort of break during her formative years.And yet, even though Grace has achieved critical and professional acclaim in her mid-teens (she was nominated for an Emmy in 2021 for her role as Esther Keyes in The Handmaid's Tale), most fans—and even some of her peers—still see her as a young kid, best known for when she starred in Gifted with Chris Evans and Octavia Spencer, or I, Tonya, with Allison Janney and Margot Robbie. She's as likely to get “You've grown up before our eyes!” or “Stop growing up so fast” as much as “How do I know you?” or “You've been in everything!”"I'm like, ‘What do you mean?’ and 'What do you want me to do [about it]?" Grace tells Glamour from a New York City hotel room the night after the premiere of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, where she reprises her role as Phoebe Spengler for the second time.
Jack Dunn “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor” dominated the Game Audio Network Guild Awards, taking home seven wins including sound design of the year. On Thursday night, the Game Audio Network Guild bestowed 30 awards to the industry’s top professionals at their 22nd annual ceremony, honoring the dialogue, music, and sound design of the year’s most popular titles. The event was held at The Moscone Center in San Francisco and was co-hosted by former IGN vice president of video Fran Mirabella and voice actor Morla Gorrondona.
Cillian Murphy is reportedly set to reprise his role as the Irish-Romani gang leader in a “Peaky Blinders” movie, according to Steven Knight, who created the hit British crime drama. “He definitely is returning for it,” Knight, 64, told Birmingham World of Murphy, 47, at the premiere of “The Town,” his new drama series for BBC. “We’re shooting it in September just down the road in Digbeth [England].”The Post has contacted reps for Murphy for comment.
After a wait that felt like years, Lucasfilm finally unveiled the first look and trailer of the new “Star Wars” mystery thriller, “The Acolyte.” With the veil on the shadowy, secretive project lifted, the show’s creator, Leslye Headland (“Russian Doll”), could finally delve into the series’ details. In A new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Headland spoke about the series’ influences, such as “Kill Bill” and “Rashomon,” and how exactly she pitched the idea to Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy.
who famously played Lando Calrissian in the “Star Wars” movie franchise, sort of praised Donald Glover, who inherited the role, in comments he made to the Radio Times in the UK.“I had a nice little lunch with him. He’s a delightful young man.
Star Wars‘ Millennium Falcon.The special coin will be released this year, with the Royal Mint also unveiling three other vehicles from the franchise that will adorn coins this year – namely the TIE Fighter, X-Wing and Death Star II.The Millennium Falcon coin depicts the ship mid-flight, as well as the Rebel Alliance symbol that reveals itself when the coin is titled towards the light.“We are delighted to celebrate the Star Wars franchise’s numismatic return with a series of coins dedicated to its iconic vehicles,” said Royal Mint’s Rebecca Morgan.A new @StarWarsUK™ coin featuring one of the most iconic vehicles in the history of cinema has landed.The legendary Millennium Falcon is the first to appear on a UK 50p.Add to your collection here – https://t.co/7B0cvZ1XBs pic.twitter.com/mf8I6FvQCp— The Royal Mint (@RoyalMintUK) March 18, 2024“We are excited to enthuse new and existing coin collectors across the world and capture the imaginations of Star Wars’ thriving fan base.”The Royal Mint previously released a series of character coins to mark Return Of The Jedi‘s 40th anniversary last year, including Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker.In other Star Wars news, a report released last week from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed just how much money Disney has made from the franchise since it bought Star Wars over a decade ago.According to the report, the company has made around $12billion from Star Wars, almost three times what it paid for the franchise ($4.05billion).However, it doesn’t stand as Disney’s most profitable franchise, with Frozen, Toy Story and the Avengers being the top three most valuable assets for the company.Meanwhile, star Ewan McGregor has given fans an update on season two of Obi-Wan
A new 50p coin that will excite Star Wars fans has been unveiled, commemorating one of the most notable aspects of the film franchise.
Aspyr has admitted a series of “critical errors” impacted the launch of the Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection.Originally announced last month, the Classic Collection brought together the first two Star Wars Battlefront games for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series.Alongside the base games, the package included a number of bonus levels and characters as well as an online multiplayer mode that was advertised as allowing up to 64 players to take part in challenges like conquest, capture the flag, hunt, hero assault, and space assault.However, when Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection launched yesterday (March 14), players found themselves facing a number of bugs and glitches, alongside a seemingly tiny number of servers available for multiplayer. Currently the game has an “overwhelmingly negative” rating on Steam, with just 19 per cent of players leaving a positive review due to the issues.In a statement, Aspyr wrote: “We’d like to thank the Battlefront community for their overwhelming support and feedback for the Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection release.
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, as well as a number of James Bond films, passed away on February 27, aged 85. A cause of death has not been disclosed.The news was announced by Alliance Agents on Tuesday (March 12), with the agency paying tribute to a career “spanning over 50 years with notable roles in Sherlock Holmes, A Passage to India, Secret Army and of course one of the most memorable death scenes in the Star Wars franchise.”Culver played Captain Needa in The Empire Strikes Back, the character who is Force-choked to death by Darth Vader after losing track of a rebel ship.“Apology accepted, Captain Needa,” Vader (voiced by James Earl Jones) says as Culver’s character drops to the ground clutching his throat.
Jake Lloyd‘s mom is finally giving an update on the former child actor’s life since Star Wars.
Jake Lloyd played Anakin Skywalker in 1999’s Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace and left the limelight shortly after the film’s release.
told Scripps News on Monday, adding that her son was already having a bad day before the incident. “There was a lot of yelling and screaming.”According to Lisa, several drivers who were stuck behind the pair called 911. “The police got there, and they asked Jake some questions,” she said.
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, is currently in hospital after suffering what his mother described as a “full-blown psychotic break” in March 2023.While the film has been celebrating its 25th anniversary recently, the now 35-year-old has been absent from the coverage and has largely remained out of the spotlight since the film was released.His mother Lisa gave an exclusive interview to Scripps News about her son’s life after Star Wars, revealing that he had been diagnosed with schizophrenia in his 20s, having first started experiencing symptoms while in high school.“Jake started having some trouble in high school,” Lisa said. “He started talking about ‘realities’. He didn’t know if he was in this reality, or a different reality.
Star Wars sequel trilogy star Daisy Ridley has revealed that despite leading the sci-fi franchise, she wasn’t “getting many offers” for other projects.Speaking during a panel at SXSW in Austin, Texas this past weekend – per a Variety report, Ridley recounted on her experiences finding work after the final entry of the Star Wars sequel trilogy – The Rise of Skywalker – had released.Ridley reportedly said to those in attendance: “There weren’t that many offers coming in. It’s not that there wasn’t any… I remember finishing and thinking, ‘Oh, it’s quiet and strange.’”That was partially due to the mixed reception she was getting from Star Wars fans.