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The 20 best movie franchises to binge-watch to escape from reality
When life gets a little too real, nothing beats immersing yourself in a great movie. And these 20 franchises are perfect for getting lost in the sauce.
Which films had the biggest Fourth of July box office openings ever?
The idea of "Summer Blockbusters" came about after a shark named Bruce hit theaters. By the 1990s, Will Smith had transformed the Fourth of July weekend into one of the biggest weekends for film releases. Today, a few Smith films still sit in the prestigious group of movies that made a bank that holiday weekend, and below are all the other movies that have had the biggest Fourth of July box office openings to date.
20 movies you didn’t realize are based on Shakespeare plays
We'll never stop feeling Shakespeare's influence. These 20 films were based on some of his best works.
What are the defining summer blockbusters from the last 50 years?
What summer blockbuster manages to capture the zeitgeist the best? Here is our rundown of the definitive summer blockbusters from 1975 through 2024.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 21
Why 'The Empire Strikes Back' is the most important sequel ever
Most fans cite The Empire Strikes Back, which turned 45 on May 21, 2025, as the greatest of the Star Wars films.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 16
It's hard to believe 'Andor' actually existed — An ode to greatest and most unexpected 'Star Wars' story
Andor is over, and while the show was complex, my thoughts on the series are simple. It was special.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 30
Video Celebrates the 2005 Hype, Toys, and Fandom for REVENGE OF THE SITH
The re-release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith blew away expectations, making tons of money at the box office. Almost no one saw it coming.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 30
'Andor' Season 2 shows that television exists in the 'Star Wars' universe
Is television a part of the Star Wars universe? For years, we would have said no.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 30
Embrace the Dark Side with REVENGE OF THE SITH Anniversary Posters from Bottleneck Gallery
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith turns twenty this year, and is celebrating by lighting the box office on fire. The film, which concluded George Lucas’ prequel trilogy back in 2005, came in at the #2 position at the box office opening weekend, earning $25 million.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 29
ANDOR Recasts a Major STAR WARS Character for Season 2
In episode six of Andor season two, Senator Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly) runs into a fairly significant Star Wars character at a gala party, this time, with someone new playing the role.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 22
Will 'Maul: Shadow Lord' use part of George Lucas' original sequel trilogy plans?
One of the big surprise announcements coming out of Star Wars Celebration was the news of Maul: Shadow Lord.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 21
'Darth Maul' show will be next Disney+ 'Star Wars' series
The time has finally come for Darth Maul to take center stage in a show of his very own.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 16
Original, unaltered 'Star Wars' (hated by George Lucas) gets first theatrical screening in 47 years
The seemingly impossible has happened, and perhaps Mustafar has frozen over.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 25
A George Lucas 'Cameo' in THE PHANTOM MENACE Went Undiscovered for 25 Years
Easter eggs in Star Wars movies are usually discovered right away. But there was a pretty big Easter egg in The Phantom Menace that remained hidden for over 25 years.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 22
Several 'Revenge of the Sith' deleted scenes reveal how Palpatine truly became Emperor
When George Lucas created the Star Wars saga, it was a combination of many things. It has elements of Westerns, Arthurian legend, fairy tales, Samurai films, Flash Gordon serials, Frank Herbert’s Dune, DC Comics’ New Gods, and about a dozen other things.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 17
Han’s Torture in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Was Almost Way More Grisly
George Lucas’ original Star Wars trilogy sparked the imagination of a whole generation, inspiring countless merchandise, much of it aimed at very young kids.
20 similarities between the 'Dune' and 'Star Wars' franchises
There are clearly themes, characters, and settings from Dune, which came out first, that George Lucas was inspired by when creating the Star Wars universe. Here's a look at the most obvious parallels between the two sci-fi stories.
Bring the noise: 20 legendary cinematic sound effects
Sound effects are some of the most underappreciated aspects of cinema. This is unfortunate, as many films would lack their potency and power — and often their humor — were it not for the complexity of their sound designs.
20 amazing fictional worlds from cinema and television
Some of the best film and TV universes feature meticulous world-building, detailed lore, and colorful characters, whether fantastical, futuristic, dystopian, or even suburban. Audiences can’t help but feel immersed and a part of these worlds, often wishing they were real and could visit them.
The 25 most talented voice actors
In the hierarchy of Hollywood, voice actors tend to occupy a lower rung than their live-action counterparts. This is unfortunate, as the most talented voice actors are often just as recognizable and are often responsible for bringing some of the most beloved animated characters to life.
Every Star Wars animated project
At this point, there are numerous animated expeditions into the galaxy far, far away. Here are all the times that Star Wars has been explored on the animated front.
Did you know these 20 facts about 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'?
Steven Spielberg ended a decade of box-office dominance in 1989 with this movie. We think you should read these 20 facts you might not know about Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. To decide not to would be to choose…poorly.
20 facts you might not know about Jaws
If you have only seen “Jaws” once or dozens of times – or perhaps never seen it before but just know it from its reputation – here are 20 facts that might educate you on the shark that made you afraid to get in the water.
The best Star Wars character names
Once upon a time, people thought Han Solo or Jabba the Hutt sounded weird. These characters far outstrip the canon-mated when it comes to utterly bizarre names.
Every "Star Wars" movie and show ranked
Let's rank every Force-laden piece of film and television entertainment from best to Lumpy.
The 20 best bad movies of all time
Here is a list of films that are both terrible and terribly entertaining. What we feel are the 20 best bad movies of all time.
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