A few years ago on Good Morning America, Star Wars: The Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams remarked on the franchise's past with female fans. "Star Wars was always about - it was always a boys' thing and a movie that dads take their sons to," Abrams said, "and though that's still very much the case, I was really hoping that this could be a movie that mothers can take their daughters to as well." For some, this comment was viewed positively, even applauded. My Fangirls Going Rogue podcast co-host Teresa Delgado embraced the message about mothers and daughters, while I was a bit taken aback. On social media I watched others share similar, occasionally harsher, reactions. For a time Star Wars had become viewed as a boys' club, both in the public eye and by some decision-makers within Lucasfilm and its licensees. For anyone there at the beginning, however, we know the truth.
- 12/18/2019
- by Tricia Barr
- Popsugar.com
Welcome to Outrage Watch, HitFix's semi-regular rundown of entertainment-related kerfuffles. Not anxious enough already? Get your fix of righteous indignation below, and stay posted for outrage updates throughout the week. No big surprise here: Amy Schumer's GQ cover was not "Star Wars" approved. @CPThrio @icecoldpenguin Lucasfilm & Disney didn't approve, participate in or condone the inappropriate use of our characters in this manner — Star Wars (@starwars) July 16, 2015 The above Twitter post came down following scattered outrage from fans of the beloved sci-fi franchise, some of whom called the risque cover -- in which Schumer appears to be sucking the gold metallic finger of English-accented robot C-3Po -- "distasteful" and "lame" among other descriptors: I can't believe @Disney and @starwars are allowing @GQMagazine to do this Distasteful #starwars spread shame on all of you — Teresa Delgado (@icecoldpenguin) July 16, 2015 @icecoldpenguin @Disney @starwars @GQMagazine Thank You! This is the lamest thing I've seen in a while.
- 7/17/2015
- by Chris Eggertsen
- Hitfix
This month, "Extra" is spotlighting the top 2011 Academy Award nominees, beginning with the Best Supporting Actress category. After seeing "The Fighter," many asked, "Who was the actress who played Mark Wahlberg's mom?" The answer is Melissa Leo, a character actress with a long and illustrious career in Hollywood, with appearances in many highly acclaimed films.
Here's the "Extra" scoop on this talented actress!
Oscar Nominee Trivia File: Melissa LeoHer Early Years
Melissa always knew...
Here's the "Extra" scoop on this talented actress!
Oscar Nominee Trivia File: Melissa LeoHer Early Years
Melissa always knew...
- 2/2/2011
- Extra
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