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Project Hail Mario: Theaters See Hope As Super Mario Galaxy and Project Hail Mary Continue to Climb to Box Office

Project Hail Mario: Theaters See Hope As Super Mario Galaxy and Project Hail Mary Continue to Climb to Box Office

After years of empty seats and stale popcorn, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary are giving theaters a renewed sense of hope. Both films have delivered strong box office performances, signaling that audiences are returning. Yet it isn’t superhero franchises or auteur-driven event films leading the charge this time.

Hollywood Stars and Creatives Sign Letter Opposing Paramount WB Merger

Hollywood Stars and Creatives Sign Letter Opposing Paramount WB Merger

The end of the bidding war between Paramount and Netflix for control of Warner Bros. brought relief to many industry observers, though the deal still faces regulatory approval.. If completed as planned, the deal would mark one of Hollywood’s most significant moments. On Monday morning, more than 1,000 film and television stars and creatives signed an open letter opposing it.

Writers Say Lucasfilm Won’t Allow Mara Jade in ‘Star Wars’

Writers Say Lucasfilm Won’t Allow Mara Jade in ‘Star Wars’

Mara Jade is one of the most popular Star Wars characters excluded from the official continuity. Now, writers working within Disney’s established timeline say Lucasfilm is not permitting her adaptation. While those comments apply primarily to the literary side of the galaxy far, far away, they reinforce a broader impression. Mara Jade appears to have little chance of making the jump to the screen.