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Star Wars Unaltered Original 1977 Theatrical Cut Appears on Roku App Cinema Box, Entire App Has Now Vanished From Roku Service

Star Wars Unaltered Original 1977 Theatrical Cut Appears on Roku App Cinema Box, Entire App Has Now Vanished From Roku Service

For decades, fans of Star Wars have pleaded for the original theatrical cut of the 1977 classic to be made available on streaming platforms. Yet, despite Disney’s ownership of the franchise, the unaltered version—without the A New Hope subtitle or the controversial changes made in later releases—remains elusive. However, for a brief moment, a solution seemed to emerge from an unexpected source.

How the 2025 Oscars Used Likely Illegal Criteria to Block Conservative Films from Consideration

How the 2025 Oscars Used Likely Illegal Criteria to Block Conservative Films from Consideration

Although the 2025 Oscars were tepid in their TDS, issues from the era of DEI still remained a strong force in the background. A requirement for diversity across a broad spectrum of creative and technical rubrics meant that many movies and documentaries that Americans loved were simply “unfit” for Hollywood’s biggest night. Americans, of course, give the ultimate award with money and viewership.

Doctor Who Former VFX Studio The Mill Closes After 35 Years as Rumors Swirl Over Series Cancellation

Doctor Who Former VFX Studio The Mill Closes After 35 Years as Rumors Swirl Over Series Cancellation

It’s an uneasy time for Doctor Who. With growing speculation that the series could be shelved after its next season and uncertainty surrounding Disney+’s long-term commitment, fans are left wondering whether the TARDIS is about to go dark. Now, another piece of Doctor Who’s legacy has come to an end, as The Mill, the visual effects studio responsible for the revived series’ early VFX success, has officially shut down after 35 years.

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The Academy Has Banned AI from Winning Oscars

The Academy Has Banned AI from Winning Oscars

On Friday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that AI writers and actors will not be eligible for Oscars. While any use of AI will not result in a film being banned from the Oscars, there are now clear restrictions in place. As new technology develops rapidly, especially with more lifelike human animation, the clarification hardly comes as a surprise to many industry insiders.

IMAX CEO Destroys Disney’s Infinity Vision as “Marketing Play”

IMAX CEO Destroys Disney’s Infinity Vision as “Marketing Play”

This December, Disney and Warner Bros. are going head-to-head, releasing major franchise films on the same day. To many observers, Warner Bros. holds the box office advantage, with Dune 3 securing IMAX screens. Disney appeared to respond with Infinity Vision, a new certification program offering an alternative premium large-format experience for Avengers: Doomsday.

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Tracking For Worst Opening Weekend in ‘Star Wars’ History

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Tracking For Worst Opening Weekend in ‘Star Wars’ History

Star Wars has long stood as one of the most successful franchises in film history. But after a string of recent projects that failed to fully connect with audiences, that dominance is starting to look less certain. If early box office tracking proves accurate, this summer’s The Mandalorian and Grogu could post the weakest opening weekend ever for a Star Wars film.

‘Michael 2’ All but Confirmed as Lionsgate Weighs Next Chapter of Jackson Story

‘Michael 2’ All but Confirmed as Lionsgate Weighs Next Chapter of Jackson Story

As Michael continues drawing enthusiastic audiences, there has been growing speculation surrounding the possibility of a Michael 2 that would cover the rest of the pop icon’s story. The first film chronicles his rise to fame, but was unable to tell the full story. Given Michael’s record-breaking box office success for a biopic, many suspected it was only a matter of time before a sequel was announced. In an interview with Matt Belloni on his On The Town podcast, Lionsgate film chair Adam Fogelson seemingly confirmed that Michael 2 is happening. “It’s going to happen whether it’s this year or next year,” he said. “I think the likelihood is very high.”