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Stan Lee, creator of legendary Marvel comic book superheroes, dies at 95

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Stan Lee, the godfather of Marvel Comics whose cast of characters such as Spider-Man, the Hulk and the X-Men were beloved by millions of readers for decades before becoming a multibillion-dollar movie empire that dominated box offices in the 21st century, has died. He was 95.

Lee’s representative, Dawn Miller, confirmed he died Monday in Los Angeles.

Born Stanley Martin Lieber on Dec. 28, 1922, in New York City, Lee started his career as an office assistant at Timely Comics in 1939. As a teen, Lee said he was working odd jobs to help his parents pay the bills, when he heard about the position.

“I must’ve been the only one who applied because I got the job, and I thought it would be a temporary job,” Lee said in 2011. “I had never thought of writing comics.”

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Burt Reynolds, Movie Star Who Played It for Grins, Dies at 82

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Burt Reynolds, the charismatic star of such films as Deliverance, The Longest Yard and Smokey and the Bandit who set out to have as much fun as possible on and off the screen — and wildly succeeded — has died. He was 82.

Reynolds, who received an Oscar nomination when he portrayed porn director Jack Horner in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights (1997) and was the No. 1 box-office attraction for a five-year stretch starting in the late 1970s, died Thursday morning at Jupiter Medical Center in Florida, his manager, Erik Kritzer, told The Hollywood Reporter.

Always with a wink, Reynolds shined in many action films (often doing his own stunts) and in such romantic comedies as Starting Over (1979) opposite Jill Clayburgh and Candice Bergen; The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) with Dolly Parton; Best Friends (1982) with Goldie Hawn; and, quite aptly, The Man Who Loved Women (1983) with Julie Andrews.

Though beloved by audiences for his brand of frivolous, good-ol’-boy fare, the playful Reynolds rarely was embraced by the critics. The first time he saw himself in Boogie Nights, he was so unhappy he fired his agent. (He went on to win a Golden Globe but lost out in the Oscar supporting actor race to Robin Williams for Good Will Hunting, a bitter disappointment for him.)

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Jar Jar Binks Actor Ahmed Best Reveals He Nearly Took His Own Life After STAR WARS Backlash

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Ahmed Best, the actor who played Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequel trilogy recently revealed in a Twitter post that he nearly committed suicide after the backlash he got from starring in Star Wars.

It’s no secret that the Star Wars prequel films have gotten a lot of hate from fans over the years, especially after they were first released. As you know, a lot of that hate was directed toward one character… Jar Jar Binks.

Best was the actor who brought that character to life by providing the motion capture and voice work. It’s been 19 years since The Phantom Menace was released and it’s heartbreaking to hear that the backlash against the actor almost drove him to suicide.

Look, it’s fine not to like a movie. That’s just going to happen, it can’t be helped. But taking it out on an actor who is only doing the job they were hired to do is uncalled for.

Best is looking at putting together a one man show and it seems like he may take the experience of his potential suicide and make it a part of the show. It is definitely a dark topic to explore, but it’s also something that could be therapeutic for him and maybe even help someone else going through a similar situation.

People really need to be careful with their words and where their hate is directed because you never know how it’s going to affect someone.

New details of Disney theme parks’ Star Wars land revealed: ‘Galaxy’s Edge’

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The Star Wars-themed lands at Disneyland and Walt Disney World have a new name: Galaxy’s Edge.

And this expansion into the galaxy far, far away will come with some additional rides, attractions, and (in Florida) even a Star Wars hotel, where guests will get a costume to wear and can interact with aliens and fellow Jedi and Sith in an immersive story.

The news came at the D23 Expo, where Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney parks and resorts, pulled back the curtain of specific parts of the project, which is slated to open in 2019.

At the D23 Expo two years ago, fans learned that one ride would involve piloting the Millennium Falcon in a dogfight with the forces of the First Order. Now, we have concept art showing what it will look like inside the cockpit.

New video announces Disney’s Star Wars theme park openings in 2019

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We’ve known for a while that 2019 would be the year Disney opens its Star Wars theme park attractions, but now the company has released a new video confirming which part of the country will go galactic first.

Disneyland in Anaheim, California, will be the first to open its Galaxy’s Edge attraction to the public in summer 2019, while Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, will follow several months later, in fall 2019.

The new teaser video doesn’t reveal anything else new, but it does animate some of the concept imagery we’ve seen of what the new Disney attractions would look like, complete with TIE fighters screaming through the sky.

To the right, you can see the Millennium Falcon resting on a landing dock. That ride will allow guests to pilot the starship in a dogfight against the First Order.

May the Force be with you — it won’t be long now.

Margot Kidder ‘Superman’ Actress, dies at 69

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Image result for Margot KidderMargot Kidder, who found fame as Lois Lane in the 1978 film “Superman,” died Sunday at her home in Montana, her manager confirmed.
She was 69 years old.
According to her manager, the actress died peacefully in her sleep.
Image result for Margot KidderKidder starred opposite Christopher Reeve’s Clark Kent and his alter ego Superman in the original film as well as the three sequels: “Superman II” in 1980, “Superman III” in 1983 and “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace” in 1987.
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15 G.I. Joes That Would Never Fly in today’s culture

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G.I. Nope: 15 G.I. Joes That Would Never Fly Today

Cobra is a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule over the world. Who will stop them? G.I. Joe, of course! The Joes had a giant roster that consisted of people with diverse backgrounds and specialties. Some specialized in hand-to-hand combat, others piloted vehicles, and as the series expanded from toys to comics, cartoons, and live action series, the tone became less militant and more fantastical. G.I. Joe started with such Joes as Stalker and Grunt, but now you have characters like Sci-Fi and Crazylegs. There are however some characters from the early days of G.I. Joe that would be better forgotten about.

There are G.I. Joes that feel like they were created during different times. Some of the Joes that we have on our list are here due to cultural insensitivities that in hindsight could have been done with much greater care. Other Joes are mentioned because the logic is way off and it insults our intelligence as a(n adult) viewer.  Some made the list because they were odd choices that were too either too silly or too serious to be played with. You’ll cringe, you’ll laugh, and you’ll wonder where it all went wrong as we take a look at 15 G.I. Joe characters that would never fly today.

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Ryan Reynolds Shares Photos From When Make-A-Wish and Children’s Wish Visited The Set of DEADPOOL 2

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One of the many things that I love about Ryan Reynolds is that the guy has a heart and he took time during his busy schedule to hang out with a bunch of kids on the set of Deadpool 2. The actor recently shared some photos on social media of when the production welcomed Make-A-Wish America and Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada to the set. Reynolds said:

“One of the best parts of playing the Big Red Jackass is welcoming Make-A-Wish America and Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada onto set. Deadpool kicked Cancer in the taint, but these kids do it for real every day. These foundations make dreams come true for a lot of of super-brave kids. They also make dreams come true for parents, who just wanna see their kid smile. HUGE thanks to our Prop Master, Dan Sissons, for making sure every kid left with his/her own sword. (Bamboo versions. Not stabby-stabby versions.)”

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Todd McFarlane Meeting With Actors To Find The Next SPAWN For Reboot

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Todd McFarlane is on the hunt for the next actor to play Spawn in his reboot. The director took to Instagram to confirm the news that he was on the hunt, as he posted a picture with the original film’s director Mark Dippe:

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