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James Earl Jones’ Darth Vader voice lives on through AI. Voice actors see promise and peril in that
Read full article: James Earl Jones’ Darth Vader voice lives on through AI. Voice actors see promise and peril in thatOver the course of an acting career that spanned more than six decades, James Earl Jones’ voice became an indelible piece of his work as a performer.
'White Dudes for Harris' is the latest in a series of Zoom gatherings backing the vice president
Read full article: 'White Dudes for Harris' is the latest in a series of Zoom gatherings backing the vice presidentOn a “White Dudes for Harris” virtual call, it was probably fitting that “The Dude” dropped in.
Hollywood's A-listers are lining up behind Joe Biden. Will their support matter in November?
Read full article: Hollywood's A-listers are lining up behind Joe Biden. Will their support matter in November?Celebrities are increasingly lending their star power to President Joe Biden, hoping to energize their fans to vote for him in November and entice donors to pony up for his campaign.
A chaotic Golden Globes night had a bit of everything: The silly, the serious, and Taylor Swift, too
Read full article: A chaotic Golden Globes night had a bit of everything: The silly, the serious, and Taylor Swift, tooThe Golden Globes had a bit of everything: Silliness, seriousness, history, a few good jokes and many bad ones, loads of stars — and Taylor Swift, who didn’t ascend the podium but still made her presence known as perhaps only Swift can.
AI is the wild card in Hollywood's strikes. Here's an explanation of its unsettling role
Read full article: AI is the wild card in Hollywood's strikes. Here's an explanation of its unsettling roleGetting control of the use of artificial intelligence is a central issue in the current strikes of Hollywood's actors and writers.
Ex-LAPD captain's loyalties scrutinized in tip to CBS exec
Read full article: Ex-LAPD captain's loyalties scrutinized in tip to CBS execA former Los Angeles police captain’s ties to Hollywood are under scrutiny after prosecutors say he leaked a sexual assault victim’s confidential police report to CBS and its former leader Les Moonves.
#BettyWhiteChallenge raising money and awareness for animals
Read full article: #BettyWhiteChallenge raising money and awareness for animalsThe late Betty White was a tireless advocate for animals for her entire life, from caring for homeless animals as a child to launching her own weekly TV show “The Pet Set” dedicated to her celebrity friends and their pets.
One Good Thing: Special Olympian spreads message of love
Read full article: One Good Thing: Special Olympian spreads message of love(Gary Schottle via AP)Gary Schottle arrived in time to see the other kids in line hitting and jumping on his young son. Special Olympics changed everything. Special Olympics has since branched out to more than 170 countries, empowering more than 5 million athletes who had often been cast aside. In 20 years of Special Olympics competition, Tank's confidence has soared, his leadership spreading across playing fields, the Houston area and beyond. Once one of the bullied, he has become a living embodiment of the Special Olympics message.
Jeremy Bulloch, Boba Fett in first 'Star Wars' trilogy, dies
Read full article: Jeremy Bulloch, Boba Fett in first 'Star Wars' trilogy, diesJeremy Bulloch speaks in front of the costume he wore while playing Boba Fett in "Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back" and "Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi" at the Star Wars Identities exhibition in London on July 26, 2017. Bulloch, the English actor who played Boba Fett in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, has died. (AP Photo)LOS ANGELES – Jeremy Bulloch, the English actor who first donned a helmet, cape and jetpack to play Boba Fett in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, died Thursday. But Boba Fett quickly became a cult favorite and eventually would emerge as one of the most beloved figures in the “Star Wars” galaxy, inspiring characters and plotlines in other “Star Wars” properties, most notably “The Mandalorian” on Disney+, where Boba Fett has recently reemerged. He would settle instead for the tiny role of Captain Colton, pilot of Alderaan, and one more flight through the “Star Wars” galaxy, instead.
Shock, grief, and gratitude after death of Chadwick Boseman
Read full article: Shock, grief, and gratitude after death of Chadwick BosemanGod bless Chadwick Boseman. Denzel Washington, via a statement. During the premiere party for Black Panther, Chadwick reminded me of something. My friend and fellow Bison Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, learned, and humble. We are devastated by the tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman. From Black Panther to Da 5 Bloods, Chadwick Boseman brought strength and light to the screen, every time. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, via Twitter.
Arrest warrant issued for Luke Sky Walker (yes, that's his name)
Read full article: Arrest warrant issued for Luke Sky Walker (yes, that's his name)CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. - The Force is strong with a young man with a familiar name who is evading police. Tennessee authorities issued a warrant for the arrest of 22-year-old Luke Sky Walker... yes, his real name... on charges of property theft, WZTV reports. The real crime here is Mr. & Mrs. Walker saddling this poor guy with that name in the first place. #MisbegottenMoniker #AlsoTooShortForAStormtrooper https://t.co/mj3GknabQQ Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 2, 2018The Carter County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with any information on Luke Sky Walker's whereabouts, whether in this star system or another, to contact authorities immediately. The real authorities, not those associated with The First Order.