American filmmaker and philanthropist; founder of Lucasfilm
Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge is reshaping its live storytelling, with Darth Vader taking center stage and legacy Star Wars figures rejoining daily narratives, signaling a shift away from strictly timeline-bound experiences.
The Obama Presidential Center has opened on Chicago’s South Side with a star-studded dedication ceremony and performances. Four living former presidents attended the invite-only event; President Donald Trump did not. The $850 million, 19-acre campus will open to the public on Juneteenth and will house a museum, public library branch, athletic facilities and public spaces.
Minions & Monsters has opened strongly, topping North American box office with $36.4 million for the holiday weekend and $61.4 million over five days. Toy Story 5 follows with $31 million, while Young Washington debuts around $21 million. Supergirl trails, and overall weekend revenue is down year-on-year but up for the summer period vs 2025.
The Minions & Monsters franchise continues to ride high on box office success, with Coffin defending its bridge to cinema history while the latest film tests whether silent era nostalgia can translate into new, daring storytelling.
George Lucas has described AI as the future of filmmaking, saying it makes movie production easier. He warns against resisting progress, calling comparisons to horses and carriages outdated while acknowledging concerns about focus groups and audience influence.
Formula One’s 2026 engine split has sparked praise and protests. Cars are faster, lighter and more electrified, but drivers say the new rules hinder on-track racing. Audi’s entry is shaping the calendar, with officials weighing contingency plans for the season end amid regional conflicts.
The 73-year-old actor has joined a panel at Comic-Con and confirmed a return as Dark Helmet in Spaceballs: The New One, a sequel to the 1987 cult classic. The event features on-stage appearances by co-stars and new cast members, with Moranis describing the decision as arriving “at the right time” and calling the project “family” to him.