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Image: Universal PicturesSteven Spielberg wouldn’t be where he is without his crucial collaborators George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy. And you could say any of the trio have stepped in to save the day on a number of each other’s films through advice and in some cases even taking over directing duties. Without them we wouldn’t have the Star Wars, Indiana Jones, or Jurassic Park franchises.Spoilers of the Week | June 10thIn an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Spielberg revealed a glorious bit of DNA about the making…

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy with Star Wars fans at the premiere of The Rise of Skywalker.Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez (Getty Images)We’ll never understand how certain pockets of the internet vilify Kathleen Kennedy. Since Kennedy became the president of Lucasfilm in 2012, she’s been instrumental in bringing one of the most famous franchises in the world back to prominence on the big screen and beyond. Under Kennedy we finally got to see what happens after Return of the Jedi, the first Star Wars TV show, what…

Audiences everywhere have spent nearly 50 years watching and adoring Harrison Ford, and a new documentary on Disney+ takes that wonderful experience and condenses it down to 90 minutes.“Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Police” | AI UnlockedWith the fifth Indiana Jones film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, finally hitting the streamer today, it also added a new documentary called Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford. Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, it’s an ambitious film that aims to explain and explore…

We’ve gathered 10 books that spotlight some of pop culture’s most beloved and fascinating properties, including Disney, Star Trek, The X-Files, and Labyrinth. Scroll through for ideas on what to gift-wrap for the sci-fi fanatic, the film-history buff, or even the budding photographer on your holiday list.Are Fans Tired of Marvel and DC? Superhero Fatigue at NYCC 2023Looking for more gift ideas? Check out all of Gizmodo’s 2023 gift guides.The Art of Walt Disney: From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdom and Beyond (Disney100…

Image: Walt Disney CompanyWhen you think of Indiana Jones, you basically think of three people: Harrison Ford, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg. Lucas created the character, Harrison plays the character, and Spielberg, up until this year, brought him to life as the director. Stepping back from that, think of all the other non-Indiana Jones things those three have done and that you adore. It’s just mind-boggling: Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Blade Runner, the list goes on and on. Even so, these days, we don’t get to see…

everything’s gonna be all white (2022) Official Trailer | SHOWTIME Documentary SeriesShowtime’s everything’s gonna be all white is a docuseries dissecting white supremacy in America. The four episode series features talking head perspectives from historians, comedians, and activists like Margaret Cho, Tamika Mallory, and Favianna Rodriguez. Despite its noble effort, everything’s gonna be all white was criticized by audiences for furthering the American racial divide, according to Parade. everything’s gonna be all white…

The summer of 2023 has not even started at your local theater, but CinemaCon audiences got a glimpse at what’s in store for next summer. One movie in particular seems very mysterious: it’s called IF. It’s written and directed by John Krasinski and stars Ryan Reynolds, andis currently set for release May 24, 2024.Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard Nerd Out About Jurassic Park's Returning HeroesKrasinski may be best known for playing good guys like Jim Halpert or Jack Ryan on camera, but behind the camera, he’s stuck…

Image: KillcutterWhat happens when the aliens from Aliens attack a T-Rex? Or a Predator sets its eyes on some Ewoks? What if Ant-Man climbed to the top of the Empire State Building or E.T. got a lightsaber? All those scenarios and more are being brought to life by artist Chuck Eiler, aka Killcutter, who loves to take collectible action figures and photograph them in exciting ways.If that rings a bell it’s because last year, io9 featured his takes on Hasbro’s Black Series Star Wars line. And they were incredibly cool. Now…

Dr. Strangelove (1964) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic TrailersStanley Kubrick’s dark, darkly funny, and absolutely savage examination of the Cold War and the deeply flawed humans who waged it is an all-time classic, starring Peter Sellers in three roles, a general worried about his “precious bodily fluids,” and a cowboy riding a nuclear bomb. It’s impressive that Dr. Strangelove was nominated at all, as acerbic as it was, so it was likely never in any danger of beating Audrey Hepburn’s beloved musical My Fair Lady.…

Winner of the “Black Water” categoryPhoto: Dennis Corpuz/Ocean ArtThe oceans remain one of the most unexplored places on the planet. But every once in a while, we get a glimpse of the beauty and terror they contain. This month, the Underwater Photography Guide announced the latest winners of its Ocean Art Contest, filled with plenty of these fascinating peeks under the water’s surface.The contest, now in its 11th year, honors a variety of different photo techniques, from wide angleto macro shots (extreme close ups). This…