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‘In & of Itself’ Trailer: The Line Between Magic And Philosophy Is Blurred In Frank Oz’s Hulu Doc

January 8, 2021 11:09 am

From Harry Houdini to David Blaine, magicians have never ceased to hold audiences enraptured, turn the impossible into possible and spark the pervading question: “How did they do that?” The latter—however—is n...

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‘Rise Of Skywalker’: Ewan McGregor, Freddie Prinze Jr, Hayden Christensen & More All Reprised Their Roles In That Climactic Scene

Charles Barfield

January 8, 2020 12:37 pm

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There are a ton of unexplained moments in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” And that’s not to throw shade at JJ Abrams’ film. While some of those unexplained plot points (particularly the stuff involving Palp...

Frank Oz Talks Bringing Puppet Yoda Back In ‘The Last Jedi’ And Possibility Of A Solo Film

Charles Barfield

March 21, 2018 12:20 pm

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Frank Oz is a legend in Hollywood. The puppeteer and voice-actor is famous for his work on “The Muppet Show,” as well as “Sesame Street.” However, for “Star Wars” fans, he’ll always been known as the man who br...

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‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Premiere Launches With A Dedication ‘For Carrie’

Gregory Ellwood

December 10, 2017 5:07 pm

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Walt Disney Studios and Lucasfilm's long awaited "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" blasted off with a world premiere at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles Saturday night and left the passionate fans on hand left imm...

Frank Oz Opens Up Speculation About Yoda’s Return In ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

Kevin Jagernauth

March 13, 2017 12:44 pm

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Yoda, at least in his corporeal form, died on Dagobah in "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi," but imbued with the Force, he's able to come back in some kind of spiritual form. Thus far, the new "Star War...

Chris Rock To Remake ‘Death At A Funeral’

Rodrigo Perez

November 10, 2008 2:24 pm

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Chris Rock is really into remaking movies these days, and international ones too. 2007's "I Think I Love My Wife" was a remake of Éric Rohmer's 1972 film, "Love in the Afternoon" (a great little film) and now t...

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