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There will be spoilers for "Batman: Resurrection" in this article.

One of the great tragedies of the Michael Keaton and Tim Burton collaboration on "Batman" was that it didn't last long enough. We only saw a few of the great villains and characters from the Batman rogues' gallery represented, with some hints of what might have come if the franchise continued under Burton's eye. We were robbed of a great Billy Dee Williams performance as Two-Face, which would have been legendary as his take on Harvey Dent was grounded and fascinating (though he would end up reprising the role in "The Lego Batman Movie").

Tim Burton's take on the Penguin -- played by Danny DeVito -- was so far outside of what we might have expected that it was a revelation. Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman was legendary, and Jack Nicholson...

Note: There are full spoilers below for “Joker: Folie à Deux”

The highly anticipated, long-awaited sequel to the $1 billion grossing “Joker” (from 2019) has finally arrived with “Joker: Folie à Deux” now in theaters. Joaquin Phoenix is reprising his Academy Award-winning role, this time joined by Lady Gaga as this universe’s version of Harley Quinn. And this time, it’s a musical.

This “Joker” is a lot – it’s a courtroom drama and a prison yarn and a full-bodied musical, with Joker and Harley singing along to old standards. But how does it end? That’s what we’re here to talk about.

Massive spoiler warning before we go any further. If you haven’t seen “Joker: Folie à Deux,” go watch it and come back later. This article will still be here. We promise.

How does “Joker: Folie à Deux” end?

It ends with Arthur Fleck (Phoenix), in prison and alone,...

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Actress Marla Gibbs shared her favorite episode from her classic sitcom The Jeffersons—and the one she’d do over—in her new uInterview.

The Jeffersons, a spinoff of the smash hit show All in the Family, ran from 1975 to 1985 and followed an African American couple (played by Isabel Sanford and Sherman Hemsley) who move to a luxury high-rise apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and adjust to their newfound affluence after being raised in a working-class neighborhood in Queens. Gibbs played the family’s maid, Florence, starting in 1975, beginning at the age of 44. Gibbs was nominated for an Emmy five times for her role.

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Gibbs reflected on her favorite episodes. “Of the 200 hundred shows, I don’t really have a favorite moment on The Jeffersons,” she told uInterview founder Erik Meers.

NCIS: Origins is debuting, so here are some classic NCIS episodes to watch to get ready for it!

NCIS fans have long been missing Agent Jethro Gibbs. The heart of the series since it debuted as a backdoor pilot on Jag, Gibbs was loved for his stern demeanor, dedication to his job, sometimes wry humor and tragic backstory of losing a wife and child. Mark Harmon made the character beloved, so it was a shock when Gibbs opened Season 19 by quitting to retire to Alaska.

Fortunately, Harmon will be returning to the franchise in a unique way. NCIS: Origins takes us back to 1993 with Austin Stowell playing a younger Gibbs joining the agency and how he became the agent we know. It looks to be an intriguing spin on the franchise and to prepare for it, these episodes are must-watch to see what parts of Gibbs' life can come to play.

Whenever I discover that someone is a Star Wars fan, I enjoy talking about the franchise because it's fun. It's fun to debate. It's fun to sit down and discuss how much we love certain characters or scenes from the films or series. However, this has begun to take a dark turn.

Many people who comment on the franchise, particularly on YouTube, have been more critical than complimentary of what has been produced since Disney took over the franchise. Nothing, though, has changed since George Lucas sold the company to the studio in 2012.

Star Wars is universal and is still a modern mythology, exploring basic ideas of good versus evil.

The diversity and depth of casting have changed since the original trilogy was produced in the 1970s and 1980s. Many on YouTube have been upset by this. However, many young women relate to characters such as Rey and Osha as...

99.9% of working actors are forever in search of that fabled "big break" which will never, ever come. For many, the quest starts in school and regional theater, where they outshine everyone; they're so good, directors are sometimes forced to cast them well outside of their age range because their brilliance in a minor role will throw the entire show off balance. Then they head off to college, where they typically find they're not the Olivier or Streep. After that, it's New York City or Hollywood, and either a trip back to graduate school so they can potentially make a living as a teacher or a resigned segue into another career.

In 1981, this was the struggle if you were white. If you were an aspiring African-American actor, you were playing a completely different game. Most stars of color were musicians or comedians — and male. If you were a character actor, the roles tended towards servants,...

On the set of “Joker: Folie à Deux,” Joaquin Phoenix stayed in full makeup even when the cast was workshopping a scene. That left one unsuspecting parent in full panic mode.

“Joaquin suggested, as a joke, that we FaceTime my mum and scare her,” recalls Harry Lawtey, who

plays Harvey Dent, the courtroom nemesis of the titular maniac. “My mum was in England, so it was quite late, and she was getting ready for bed. And I said, ‘Hello,’ and then I brought the phone up to my face, and Joaquin put his head on my shoulder. My mum screamed, ran away and woke up my dad.”

Terrified mums notwithstanding, Lawtey says Phoenix put on “a master class” every day that left

the 27-year-old Brit in awe.

“To watch him do that laugh and to see the effect on him — on everyone — blew my mind,” Lawtey says. “He would be coughing after each take.

Donald Glover, who will soon be spearheading the Disney and Lucasfilm venture Lando, wants to inject the Star Wars universe with “fun,” saying the franchise can be “way too serious” at times.

“I just want it to be fun,” the actor-rapper told the Wall Street Journal in a recent video interview. “As a Star Wars fan myself, I think it’s important that there’s just — there just needs to be more fun being had.”

The Atlanta star-producer continued, referencing the strife present in the galaxy, “It’s very hard to have fun right now. It’s tough because there are very serious things happening. Those are the only things that connect us, weirdly, so I get why things are serious but part of the human experience, I believe, is we have a responsibility to have an enjoyment, and I just feel like we’re lacking in that department.”

Glover,...

Creep I.E. Aftermath is Southern California’s biggest horror themed convention this Halloween season and Bloody Disgusting is a big part of it! This weekend, we’re heading to Ontario, California for a few frightful days filled with spooky shenanigans: 30+ celebrity guests, 170+ vendors, and a series of special Q & As hosted by yours truly.

How special? The Boo Crew will interview the cast of Terrifier 3, the Halloweenies will speak to Tom Atkins and Nick Castle, Scare You to Sleep‘s Shelby Scott will go toe to toe with Billy Zane, and The Losers’ Club will reunite the cast of Et before speaking to horror icon Dee Wallace about her outstanding turn in Cujo. But wait, there’s more!

The panels will kick off on Saturday with a career-spanning chat featuring Talk Scary to Me co-hosts Danielle Harris and Scout Taylor-Compton. The two stars will later return that Saturday...

Lego versions of any franchise are always a tongue-in-cheek delight. The Lego Movie was entertaining with its constant refrain of “Everything is Awesome,” but I feel like The Lego Batman Movie letting its titular character be self-deprecating about his comic origins also outstrips anything in the live-action versions.

Star Wars finally gave us a holiday special worth remembering when bricks were involved, and I have a special place in my heart for the Halloween special. This weekend, I watched Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy in one sitting and regret nothing about the experience.

Here are the 8 best moments from the latest Lego Star Wars miniseries.

1. Competitive Clone Troopers Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, a new alternate universe adventure on Disney+. Image Credit: StarWars.com

It was funny enough to find that the clone troopers were all Admiral Ackbar, but the sound of “It's a trap!” wasn't what made...

For any Star Wars fan looking for a project that's unique, laugh-out-loud funny, and filled with references you won't soon forget, Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy might check all your boxes and more.

Like many of its predecessors, Rebuild the Galaxy perfectly captures the magic of Lego Star Wars while simultaneously appealing to audience members of all ages. If you like Star Wars, whether you're a casual fan or superfan, you'll love this four-part special. But it's the unique elements of this story that set it apart in a good way.

The four episodes tell the story of Sig Greebling, a (literal) nerf herder who accidentally changes the entire galaxy with one Jedi relic. Suddenly, everything Sig knew about a galaxy far, far away has shifted -- and he's going to need some help to put the pieces back together.

Rebuild the Galaxy creates the unique opportunity to implement...

Donald Glover hopes his ‘Star Wars’ Lando Calrissian movie will be "more fun" than previous entries in the franchise.The 40-year-old actor - who took over from Billy Dee Williams as the suave scoundrel in 2018’s ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ - is due to play the character again in the upcoming film and has teased what he envisions for the project.In an interview posted by WSJ. Style on YouTube, he said: "I just want it to be fun, like, as a ‘Star Wars’ fan myself, I think it's important that there just needs to be more fun being had."It’s very hard to have fun right now. It's tough because there are very serious things happening, and those are the only things that connect us, weirdly, so I get why things are serious, but, part of the human experience, I believe, is we have a responsibility to have enjoyment.

The long-running geek sitcom The Big Bang Theory was known for its cameos. There was a standing rivalry between Dr. Sheldon Cooper and Star Trek actor Wil Wheaton. Bill Gates came to town in one episode. Heck, Mark Hamill officiated a wedding to thank a character for finding his dog. The most memorable episode for many Star Wars fans is the Season 7 episode "The Convention Conundrum." When the "adorkable" main characters fail to get passes to San Diego Comic-Con, they're devastated to think of the panels, celebrity appearances, and camaraderie they'll miss. They start brainstorming people they could invite to their own con.

Amid all their brainstorming, they think of George Lucas, Billy Dee Williams, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, etc., but leave James Earl Jones off the list. A few minutes of screen time later, Sheldon announces that he's got a chance with a major celebrity. While his...

This is news you never want to hear: The great James Earl Jones passed away at 93. The Oscar and Emmy-winning actor became as known for his voice as he was for his commanding presence. While he gained accolades for leading films like 1970’s The Great White Hope and voicing Darth Vader, one of the greatest villains of all time, it turns out his amazing career started out on soap operas.

Started Out on Soaps

James Earl Jones was a groundbreaking Black actor from day one when he replaced future fellow Star Wars icon Billy Dee Williams on the daytime serial Guiding Light. On the CBS soap, he starred as Dr. Jim Frazier, while the late great actress Ruby Dee played Jones’s wife.

The ex-military man joined soaps after he left the Army and after he studied acting at the American Theatre Wing. He also appeared on Gl’s sister daytime drama,...

We have the Joker. We have Harley Quinn. Now we have Harvey Dent. We have all these characters that will be featured in Todd Phillips’ upcoming sequel “Joker: Folie à Deux,” as revealed in new footage released by Warner Bros. on Tuesday morning. The promotion features a first look at Harry Lawtey, known for his starring role as Robert Spearing on HBO and BBC Two’s acclaimed series “Industry,” taking on the role of Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face, one of Batman’s key adversaries.

Harvey Dent was first introduced in DC Comics as a District Attorney for Gotham City, whose symmetrical acid-disfigurement at the hands of the the mob leads him to a life of crime and dueling personalities. In “Folie à Deux,” the 27-year-old Lawtey seems to be playing an up-and-coming version of the character, as he appears in an interview on TV news with a card titling him as an assistant D.

Harry Lawtey is transferring from Pierpoint to the Gotham City District Attorney's office. Known for playing loveable dumbass Robert Spearing on HBO's Industry, Lawtey will next be taking on the role of iconic Batman villain Harvey Dent—a.k.a. Two-Face—in Todd Phillips' Joker: Folie À Deux.

The casting...

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“Star Wars” is good about keeping the content churning for fans: the franchise most recently released the highly anticipated “Acolyte” in June, with several other offshoots also in the works, including “Skeleton Crew” and “Lando.”

All the “Star Wars” content also means that there’s always new galactic-themed merch and gadgets to gift the biggest fans in your life. Below are 35 of the most unique, fun and nerdy “Star Wars” goods to gift this year.

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This new Star Wars book features an oral history into the biggest sci-fi franchise of all time. The book includes exclusive interviews with Anthony Daniels, Billy Dee Williams, Paul Hirsch, Phil Tippett, Rick Baker, Ken Ralston, John Dykstra and more. The biggest interview: new details from Marcia Lucas, the ex-wife of George Lucas,...

NCIS has been a staple of the CBS lineup since 2003. Over the years, fans of the procedural drama have seen beloved characters come and go, including Michael Weatherly’s Tony Dinozzo, Cote de Pablo’s Ziva David, and Pauley Perrette’s Abby Sciuto. The show has also welcomed dozens of guest stars over the course of its 21 seasons, including these 10 notable appearances. How many of them do you remember?

Jamie Lee Curtis

Scream queen and Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis had a multi-episode arc on NCIS Season 9. She portrayed Dr. Samantha Ryan, the head of the Department of Defense’s PsyOps division, who also had a short-lived relationship with Gibbs.

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During one of her NCIS appearances, Curtis shared the screen with Lord of the Rings star Sean Astin. In the 2012 episode “The Tell,...

At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney+ and Lucasfilm revealed the new trailer and key art for Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, which will begin streaming on September 13, 2024.

Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, and James Waugh presented the show at the event.

In Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, the entire galaxy gets completely mixed up when an ordinary nerf-herder, Sig Greebling (Gaten Matarazzo), unearths a powerful artifact from a hidden Jedi temple.

He finds himself thrust into an adventure in a new, wondrously wild, and twisted version of the galaxy where good guys are bad, bad guys are good, and the fate of all depends on Sig becoming the hero who can put all the pieces back together.

The voice cast includes Gaten Matarazzo (Sig Greebling), Tony Revolori (Dev Greebling), Bobby Moynihan (Jedi Bob), Marsai Martin (Yesi Scala), Michael Cusack (Servo), Ahmed Best (Darth Jar Jar), and...

Joker: Folie a Deux Trailer Easter Egg Confirms Harvey Dent/Two-Face - Main Image

The first Joker film was pretty sparing when it came to cameos of any other famous Gotham character. Besides Joker, fans only got Bruce Wayne, Alfred, and Thomas Wayne.

With Joker: Folie a Deux introducing Harley Quinn though, it does seem like more familiar characters from Batman’s rogues gallery are going to be appearing, and fans have spotted a tease for one dual-sided lawyer.

Harvey Dent/Two-Face Easter Egg in Latest Joker 2 Trailer

While the major plot of Joker: Folie a Deux has been kept under wraps, it does look like the film is going to be featuring the trial of Arthur Fleck; and where there’s a courtroom drama, fans are already expecting the appearance of one of comics’ most infamous lawyers.

What’s interesting is, there is actually an Easter Egg for...

Hollywood was conceived in the interim period between the silent era and the talkies, when a multiple studio system collectively decided to turn art into business. Star Trek and Star Wars were born a few years later when Jules Verne’s science-fiction popularity merged with the global Space Race frenzy.

A still from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) [Credit: 20th Century Studios]

Starting off as a wild idea, both IPs took off after the fantastical elements of the intergalactic adventures catered to the audience’s demands of the era. But little did one know how influential and phenomenal these franchises would grow to be, exceeding the limits of a studio-owned IP and becoming the franchise of the people.

Studio Politics Stands in the Way of Art & Expression

While numerous decisions factor into the making of a film or television project, one thing remains fairly constant: casting the perfect actor for the job.

Near the end of Irvin Kershner's 1980 space epic "Star Wars: Episode V -- The Empire Strikes Back," the roguish Han Solo (Harrison Ford), the outspoken Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), the friendly wookiee Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), and the persnickety droid C-3Po (Anthony Daniels) hide in the Cloud City mining colony on the planet Bespin, hoping to elude capture by the evil Empire. Han, who has been pursued throughout the film, assumes they'll be safe in Cloud City, as its Baron Administrator, a man named Lando (Billy Dee Williams), is an old friend and gambling buddy. Little do they know, however, that the Empire infiltrated Cloud City before them and Lando struck a bargain to avoid a permanent Imperial occupation.

Lando's betrayal is foreshadowed dramatically when C-3Po walks into a room on Cloud City and reacts fearfully to the individual inside. There is then a zapping sound of a blaster going off,...

If the Star Wars franchise is considered one of the greatest film series of all time in Hollywood, the credit goes to its creative mastermind, George Lucas. The visionary director pioneered a sci-fi revolution with the epic space saga that spanned multiple decades to become a cult classic that will continue to remain evergreen for years to come.

Hollywood director George Lucas (image credit: Joey Gannon/Wikimedia Commons)

While Lucas enjoys an almost God-like status in the industry, the director has not escaped some serious criticisms against him, including being called racist for allegedly giving white people more importance in his casting choices for the Star Wars films. But hardcore fans have firmly stood by him by pointing out that this accusation has no basis at all.

George Lucas Fans Summarily Debunk Racist Theories Against Him

With the Star Wars franchise, George Lucas created a new cinematic revolution in Hollywood...

Han Solo as a character looks like he was built to deliver one-liners. Harrison Ford brought the character to life with his signature charm, which didn’t miss a beat when he returned to play the character in The Force Awakens. The actor’s handling of the role, along with lines that he improvised, has not only become important for Star Wars history but have become important moments in cinema history too.

Billy Dee Williams and Harrison Ford from Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back | Lucasfilm

One of the most iconic scenes from Empire Strikes Back has Princess Leia Organa confessing her love for Han Solo, to which the character simply responds with ‘I know’. Held in pretty high regard by cinema enthusiasts and Star Wars fans alike, this particular line of dialogue was improvised by Harrison Ford on the set of the film.

Suggested“That might be the...

The Star Wars franchise is loved by generations of fans and they have witnessed its story all the way back from 1977’s Episode 4 – A New Hope up to the latest TV series streaming on Disney+. With all these storylines and characters, it’s inevitable to have some plot holes or inconsistencies in the narrative.

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With many writers and directors involved, there’s no doubt that loopholes can be found in every nook and cranny of the franchise. In fact, fans have tons of questions as to why and how certain stories in the movies contradict one another.

Star Wars Plot Hole: Han Solo Trusted Lando Calrissian

One of the most popular Star Wars plot holes involves Harrison Ford’s Han Solo and Billy Dee Williams’ Lando Calrissian. In the 1980 installment of The Empire Strikes Back, Han gave his trust to Lando and was confident enough to ask him for repairs.

5 Sexiest Characters in Star Wars Original Trilogy - Main Image

It's hard to overstate Star Wars' cultural impact. Amid the iconic lightsabers, space battles, and force, some characters stood out for their heroics, undeniable charisma, and allure.

Their complex personalities and distinctive journeys through the Star Wars universe make them compelling and attractive. Here are the top five sexiest characters in Star Wars: The Original Trilogy.

Related: Top 20 Silliest May the 4th Be with You Jokes for Every Star Wars Fan

5. Obi-Wan Kenobi

Obi-Wan Kenobi is a wise and calm Jedi Master, exuding quiet confidence and charm. While he’s often seen as a mentor to young Luke Skywalker, his deep understanding of the Force and his enigmatic demeanour make him captivating.

Even with his loose relationship with the truth, his silver fox rugged good looks and commitment to justice draw us in. Obi-Wan’s heroic sacrifice and gentle mentorship...

Star Wars is a franchise that requires quite a lot of physical dedication and commitment from its actors. Since the series has abundant action, fighting sequences and stunts are nothing new. Unfortunately, however, actors can often suffer collateral damage because of this.

Harrison Ford as Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (via Walt Disney)

Injuries on set are quite common in action films. Actors can accidentally get hurt for the aesthetic and authenticity of the project, and are forced to be bedridden or on the sidelines. Sometimes they bounce back quickly, and the show goes on after a small hiccup. Other times, filming is forced to be postponed until the star is able to come back swinging again.

One incident involving Harrison Ford and a hydraulic door became quite well-known. However, many fans might not know that there was another casualty to this prop.

Harrison Ford’s Mishap...

Seldom have actors in the history of Tinseltown left as much of an enduring legacy as Marlon Brando. The late actor’s legacy can still be felt in the film industry, thanks to his iconic roles in flicks like The Godfather and A Streetcar Named Desire. But one of his most elusive and challenging roles was in Francis Coppola’s 1979 epic war movie, Apocalypse Now.

Did we mention that this was the role that paved the way for one of the most enduring villains in recent superhero cinema?

Marlon Brando in The Godfather (Image credit: Paramount Pictures)

Josh Brolin brought Thanos to life in Avengers: Infinity War (2018) in a way that had never been seen before in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And according to the actor himself, his inspiration came from Brando’s portrayal in Apocalypse Now.

After all, Brando pushed the envelope with his portrayal of rebellious military officer Colonel Kurtz.

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Billy Dee Williams was present at a screening of Lady Sings the Blues for a Q&a as part of a tribute to him at the TCM Film Festival.It wouldn’t be a trip to the TCM Film Festival if I didn’t catch some of the great romances of yesteryear.

In particular, the enemies to lovers romantic comedy troupe was alive and well. Ernst Lubitsch’s The Shop Around the Corner provides the foundation for this trope. Decades later, Doris Day and Rock Hudson would use this dynamic to great success in many collaborations, including the bonkers comedy Send Me No Flowers. Romance isn’t all fun and games though. The Billie Holliday biopic Lady Sings the Blues borrows less from the biopic genre and focuses more on the troubled relationship between Holliday (Diana Ross) and Louis McKay.

Did all these pairs sell us on their celluloid love?...

Fortnite‘s roster of crossover characters already comprises lots of well-known figures from the Star Wars universe. Fans of the mega-popular battle royale can play as characters like Anakin Skywalker, Darth Vader, Ahsoka Tano, and many more by way of previous collaborations.

However, Epic is gearing up for the game’s biggest Star Wars update yet, which is slated to release on May 3. Huge as the update may be, the recent announcement of a certain character has incited lukewarm reactions from fans: Lando Calrissian.

Lando’s Journey Throughout The Star Wars Universe So Far

Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian in Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back

Lando first appeared in the 1980 film The Empire Strikes Back as an old friend of Han Solo. Despite initially appearing helpful, Lando ultimately betrays Han and Leia to Darth Vader in exchange for the safety of Cloud City, a floating metropolis he governs.

The famous twist at the end of Irvin Kershner's 1980 sci-fi epic "The Empire Strikes Back" — that the evil Darth Vader (James Earl Jones/David Prowse) was actually the father of the heroic Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) — was shocking enough to send seismic ripples through the future of pop culture. Young prospective filmmakers reared in 1980 were so shocked by the famed "Empire" revelation that the "hero was secretly related to the villain this whole time" twist would eventually become a common screenwriting trope.

As many Starwoids will be able to tell you, the "I am your father" twist famously contradicts dialogue from George Lucas' "Star Wars" from three years earlier. In that film, the trustworthy Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness) revealed that he was friends with Luke's father, who was, by Obi-Wan's own description, definitely not Darth Vader. Indeed, Darth Vader was said to have murdered Luke's father. So when...

“You know you can watch that at home, right?” Such was the advice directed my way by a wisecracking passerby while queued up for a screening at the 2024 Turner Classic Movies Film Festival in Hollywood, California. They were clearly not a festival passholder, but the indifference heard right there on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was another instance of the trampling of history that both the festival and its parent channel aim to counter.

Probably the most even-handed response to that trampling would be a reminder—to flip a well-known phrase—that a home is not a house (not a movie house anyway). The folks who flock to Los Angeles every year from all over the world to attend this festival, probably all subscribers or rabid devotees of the channel that bears its name, cough up a prodigious amount of money to do so. It’s clear that for them,...

Update: After “Homeland’s” David Harewood told The Guardian that actors should be able to “Black up” for roles, but warned “it’d better be fucking good,” the actor clarified in a statement to Variety, “I don’t support or condone Blackface. My own documentary on the subject can be found on the BBC website. It is a grotesque distortion of race and should always be condemned.”

Previously: Speaking to The Guardian, Harewood, who also serves as president of prestigious British drama school the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, said: “We’re at this strange point in the profession where people go: ‘Oh, you can’t play that role because you’re not disabled, or you can’t play that because you’re not really from there.’ The name of the game is acting.”

He added, “Yes, we’ve got to be representative, but I do think we have to be careful.

Returning for its 15th annual edition this weekend, the TCM Classic Film Festival will turn Hollywood Blvd. into the center of the movie universe again for four days, for that very obsessive and loving subset of film fans that has the network’s vintage fare as part of their weekly and daily lives. And just what time span “classics” falls into is exemplified by the big opening and closing night films.

The gala opening night picture is 1994’s “Pulp Fiction,” which festival director Genevieve McGillicuddy says “is one of the most contemporary films that we are showing this year, along with ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ and ‘Little Women,’ the 1994 version. ‘Seven,’ I think, is the most recent film we’re screening; that’s 1995. Just like with the network, we don’t have any official cutoff in terms of the years of films that we’re showing. But, interestingly — it’s the opposite of a cutoff,...

If Jonathan Nolan had got his way, The Dark Knight Rises would have featured the Riddler, not Tom Hardy’s Bane.

Jonathan Nolan has been out and about, promoting his new TV show, Fallout. You can catch our review of that show here, but while chatting with various outlets, the younger Nolan has been offering up some choice recollections regarding past projects. One such story emerged whilst he was a guest on the HappySadConfused podcast and it reveals how 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises would have gone in a very different direction if Jonathan had got his way.

When discussing how to follow up the incredible success of 2008’s The Dark Knight (which featured a villainous performance for the ages from the late Heath Ledger as the Joker), Jonathan (who is co-credited on the third film for the screenplay) found himself wanting to go in a different direction from both...

Billy Dee Williams is sharing his thoughts on actors wearing blackface.

If you didn’t know, blackface is the practice of non-black performers using black makeup to portray a caricature of black people on stage or on film.

In a new interview, the 87-year-old Star Wars actor looked back at the late English actor Laurence Olivier wearing blackface in the 1965 movie adaption of Othello.

Keep reading to find out more…“When he did Othello, I fell out laughing,” Billy recalled on the Club Random with Bill Maher podcast.

“He stuck his ass out and walked around because Black people are supposed to have big asses…I fell out laughing,” he added.

“And Bradley Cooper thinks he’s got a problem with the nose,” host Bill Maher noted of Bradley Cooper wearing a prosthetic nose to portray composer Leonard Bernstein in Maestro.

“I thought it was hysterical,” Billy chimed in. “I love that kind of stuff.

Since cinema is more than a hundred years old today, there naturally have been changes in the trends and culture as well as the lives of films and film stars in the industry, the most revolutionary in modern times being none other than Robert Downey Jr. with his successful run of the MCU.

But even before his fame and popularity soared in the stratosphere with Marvel Studios, the star wasn’t afraid of taking big risks in hopes of huge returns on them.

Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Iron Man 2

One of the most iconic roles of his life also happened to be a high-risk one, where the star went blackface for his 2008 comedy film Tropic Thunder. While this decision was indeed controversial, actor Billy Dee Williams feels like anyone should be able to express their creative ideas on screen, referring to another star who wore blackface in the past.

Actor Billy Dee Williams has come out in support of performers wearing ‘blackface’, as he believes actors should be able to perform in blackface. In a new episode of Bill Maher’s ‘Club Random’ podcast, the ‘Star Wars’ actor recalled watching Laurence Olivier in 1965’s ‘Othello’, where Olivier wore blackface to portray the title role.

“When he did ‘Othello’, I fell out laughing,” Williams said.

“He stuck his a** out and walked around, you know, because Black people are supposed to have big a***s. I thought it was hysterical. I loved it,” Williams added, reports variety.com.

“I love that kind of stuff.”

The podcast host asked, “Today, they would never let you do that,” to which Williams replied, “Why?”

“Blackface?” Maher questioned in a tone of surprise.

The actor said: “Why not? You should do it. If you’re an actor, you should do anything you want to do.

Star Wars actor says he believes actors should be free to ‘do anything you want to do’, in a discussion about Laurence Olivier’s performance in Othello

Billy Dee Williams has said that actors should be able to perform in blackface, with the Star Wars actor revealing that he believes, “If you’re an actor, you should do anything you want to do”.

Speaking to Bill Maher on the Club Random podcast, the 87-year-old actor recalled laughing while watching the 1965 film Othello, where the titular character played by Laurence Olivier is in blackface. Williams said he thought the performance was “really interesting”.

Billy Dee Williams is defending actors who want to wear blackface in their performances.

The Star Wars actor appeared on Bill Maher’s podcast and recalled Laurence Olivier’s performance in 1965’s Othello, where the actor wore blackface.

“When he did ‘Othello,’ I fell out laughing,” Williams said of Olivier on the Club Random podcast. “He stuck his ass out and walked around with his ass, you know, because Black people are supposed to have big asses.”

He continued, “I thought it was hysterical. I loved it. I love that kind of stuff.”

Maher mentioned that actors could not wear Blackface today, to which Williams said, “Why not? You should do it. If you’re an actor, you should do anything you want to do.”

The podcast’s host noted that Williams “lived in a period where you couldn’t play the parts you should’ve played.”

“The point is...

Billy Dee Williams believes actors should be able to perform in blackface.

In a new episode of Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, the “Star Wars” actor recalled watching Laurence Olivier in 1965’s “Othello,” in which Olivier wore blackface to portray the title role.

“When he did ‘Othello,’ I fell out laughing,” Williams said of Olivier. “He stuck his ass out and walked around with his ass, you know, because Black people are supposed to have big asses.”

“I thought it was hysterical. I loved it,” Williams added. “I love that kind of stuff.”

Maher noted that “today, they would never let you do that,” to which Williams replied, “Why?”

“Blackface?” Maher questioned in a tone of surprise.

“Why not? You should do it,” Williams said. “If you’re an actor, you should do anything you want to do.”

Maher then pointed out that Williams, 87, “actually lived in a period...

During a recent appearance on Bill Maher’s podcast “Club Random with Bill Maher,” actor Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) discussed the parameters placed on actors today when it comes to things like “blackface.”

Of course, by this point in the interview, they seem to have had a few drinks, so I’m not sure he would say this under other circumstances.

Here’s what Williams said:

Williams cited the performance of Lawrence Olivier’s performance of ‘Othello’ where we wore blackface and apparently pushed his butt out, saying, “When he did Othello, I fell out laughing. He stuck his a$$ out and walked around with his a$$ because Black people are supposed to have big a$$es…I thought it was hysterical. I loved it!”

Bill Maher pointed out that actors would not be allowed to do that today, and Williams said that they should be allowed to responding,...

Billy Dee Williams said this week he believes actors should be allowed to do blackface, specifically praising Laurence Olivier’s performance in Othello.

“When he did Othello, I fell out laughing,” Williams said of Olivier on Sunday’s episode of Club Random With Bill Maher. In the 1965 film, Olivier wore blackface to play the film’s titular character. “He stuck his ass out and walked around because Black people are supposed to have big asses.”

Maher replied to Williams’ comment by saying, “Today, they would never let you do that.”

Williams then asked Maher, “Why?” to which Maher asked, in shock: “Blackface?”

“Why not? You should do it,” Williams said. “If you’re an actor, you should do anything you want to do.”

In response to his perspective, Maher pointed out that Williams, 87, “actually lived in a period where you couldn’t play the parts you should’ve played.”

“The point is,...

Opening night of the TCM Classic Film Festival next week will also serve as a Pulp Fiction reunion.

Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson, Rosanna Arquette and Harvey Keitel are among those joining John Travolta on April 18 for the 30th anniversary, 35mm screening of Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction (1994) at the Tcl Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Fellow actors Eric Stoltz, Julia Sweeney, Frank Whaley, Phil Lamarr and Burr Steers, producer Lawrence Bender and executive producers Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher are expected to be there as well.

As previously announced, actor Billy Dee Williams and makeup artist Lois Burwell will be honored at the 15th annual festival; author Jeanine Basinger will receive the Robert Osborne Award; and Jodie Foster will partake in a hand- and footprint ceremony.

The festival, with the theme “Most Wanted: Crime and Justice in Film,” runs through April 21 at venues including the rejuvenated Egyptian Theatre.

Among those...

Michael Keaton recalls the initial reaction that comic book fans had when he was chosen to portray Batman in the 1989 Tim Burton-directed film.

Until then, Batman had been a character on a campy television series. However, Batman would mark a before and after for the superhero movie genre.

“When they said ‘We’re thinking of doing Batman,’ I said, ‘Wait, you’re thinking of making a movie about Batman?’,” Keaton said in an interview with GQ.

He continued, “The fact that Tim said ‘That guy, I want that guy’… the fact that people cared one way or another so much is still baffling. But that was a ballsy move on his part. We also had a nice working relationship from Beetlejuice, so he felt that he and I could get along and would work well together.”

Keaton played the titular role in the 1989 film and would reprise the Bruce...

"Oh, they've encased him in carbonite. He should be quite well protected, if he survived the freezing process, that is," quips C-3Po after Han Solo (Harrison Ford) is frozen alive in a slab of carbonite in "The Empire Strikes Back." It is a memorable scene, as it is preceded by Leia's (Carrie Fisher) declaration of love for Han, to which he replies with the characteristically suave, brilliantly ad-libbed "I know." The frozen Han is eventually handed over to Jabba the Hutt, whose lair is later infiltrated by Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and gang to rescue their friend from his frozen state in "Return of the Jedi."

This is not the only instance of a person being carbon-frozen in the "Star Wars" universe. Although the process was widely used to encase and preserve transport materials (such as gaseous substances), it was often utilized to transfer sentient beings. Even Anakin Skywalker...

Lately, there have been rumors about Boyd Holbrook playing Harvey Dent in the next ‘The Batman Part II.’ The movie got postponed for more than a year without clear reasons. Fans curious about the casting asked James Gunn on Threads, a social platform he often uses to clarify rumors. Gunn simply responded with “fake.”

Gunn has a habit of clearing up rumors about his future projects like ‘Superman’ and other connected universes like the Elseworlds label, which includes the upcoming ‘The Batman’ sequel and ‘The Penguin’ show set to come out in 2024.

As for the casting in ‘The Batman Part II,’ most of the cast is still a mystery, except for a few confirmed names like Robert Pattison, who will return as Batman, as announced when the sequel was first revealed.

Harvey Dent, also known as Two-Face, is a prominent villain in Batman’s list of adversaries. He’s been featured in various live-action adaptations,...

Recently rumors have been going around that Boyd Holbrook has been cast as Harvey Dent in the upcoming ‘The Batman Part II,’ which was recently delayed for over a year due to unknown reasons (so far).

Due to the widespread nature of the rumor, fans have asked James Gunn directly for information regarding the casting. Gunn, who is pretty active on Threads and often shares insights and debunks rumors on the social network, obliged and simply wrote “fake.”

Gunn has a tradition of debunking rumors connected both to his upcoming projects such as ‘Superman’ and other related universes such as Elseworlds label that gathers both the upcoming ‘The Batman’ sequel and ‘The Penguin’ show scheduled to be released in 2024.

Regarding ‘The Batman Part II’ casting, the rest of the cast remains largely unknown, save for the few names that were confirmed to reprise their roles when the sequel was first...

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.

Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!

Evil Dead Posters from Bottleneck Gallery

Bottleneck Gallery will release two Evil Dead posters today, March 29, at 9am Pst/12pm Est. Set an alarm if you’re hoping to snag one, because they’re going to move faster than a Deadite.

Adam “Readful Things” Perocchi’s The Evil Dead artwork is inspired by the classic RoboCop poster. 24×36 giclee prints, limited to 125, will cost $60. Evil Dead 2 by Jack Gregory is a 24×36 screen print, limited to 75, for $70.

Bad Lieutenant 4K Uhd from Kino Lorber

Bad Lieutenant shoots onto 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on May 21 via Kino Lorber. The 1992 neo-noir crime film has been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative with Dolby Vision/Hdr.

Debunking fun and exciting rumors is a dirty job sometimes, but someone has to do it. It stands to reason that a movie like "The Batman: Part II" would attract plenty of attention and interest, given the accolades that rolled in immediately following star Robert Pattinson's highly-anticipated introduction as the grungiest and most emo version of Bruce Wayne/Batman we've seen on the big screen yet. Director Matt Reeves didn't just helm another successful reboot for the most popular DC superhero while putting his own unique spin on it, but he did so by assembling a cast full of our greatest actors around. With stars like Zoë Kravitz, Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Andy Serkis, and even Paul Dano surrounding Pattinson, it's no surprise that fans would look forward to what other talent might be coming on board for the sequel.

Unfortunately, one extremely solid character actor whose name...