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Why Men In Black's Screenwriter Is Proud He Was Fired From Fox's First X-Men Movie

staff@bgr.com (Akos Peterbencze) — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:17:00 +0000

Ed Solomon is best known for having a hand in writing the screenplays for "Men in Black," "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure," and 1993's "Super Mario Bros."

A Deleted Star Wars Scene Would Have Changed A Defining Jawa Characteristic

staff@bgr.com (Christian Wait) — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:17:00 +0000

Had George Lucas elected to keep this particular Star Wars scene in the original film, our understanding of Jawas would have been completely different.

What George Lucas' Former Star Wars Partner, Gary Kurtz, Thought Of The Prequels

staff@bgr.com (Lisa Jo Rudy) — Wed, 20 May 2026 18:17:00 +0000

Gary Kurtz was a pivotal figure in the creation of "Star Wars," but even he wasn't entirely on board with what happened in the prequels.

G.I. Joe's '80s Relaunch Involved A Special Arrangement With The National Guard

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

G.I. Joe has been around since the '60s and was the first line of action figures that could be posed however kids wanted, unlike the little green army men.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu Reactions Have Critics Agreeing On One Thing

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:18:48 +0000

Both the Din Djarin and Grogu originated in Disney+'s "The Mandalorian" series, and "The Mandalorian and Grogu" is their leap to the big screen.

Star Wars: Why George Lucas Abandoned His Plan To Kill Han Solo In Return Of The Jedi

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:17:00 +0000

It's hard to imagine today, but there was a plan for Han Solo to die in Return of the Jedi, which George Lucas abandoned for an unsurprising reason.

This Sci-Fi Classic Was Once Voted The 7th Best 'Star Trek Movie' By A Group Of Hardcore Fans

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

The ever-popular "Star Trek" franchise has an inconsistent box office record, but one non-Trek adventure is considered among the best "Star Trek" films ever.

Mark Hamill's 5 Best Movie Roles (Not Including Luke Skywalker), Ranked

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Mon, 18 May 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Mark Hamill has spent decades proving there's more to him than a lightsaber. These five performances outside of "Star Wars" are the best evidence of that.

Star Wars Didn't Cast Jodie Foster As Princess Leia For A Simple Reason

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Mon, 18 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

In a parallel universe, perhaps Jodie Foster would have secured the role of Princess Leia in Star Wars. But in our world, she wasn't cast for a simple reason.

Henry Cavill Agrees That His Superman Movies Made Mistakes (Even If They Made Money)

staff@bgr.com (Daniel Trock) — Sun, 17 May 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Henry Cavill had a lot to say about the mistakes that were made during the filming of his Superman movies, as it relates to the DC Extended Universe.

Karl Urban Tormented Paul Bettany In This Forgotten Comic Book Horror Movie

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Sun, 17 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Long before "The Boys" was shocking TV viewers, Karl Urban faced off with Paul Bettany in a forgotten horror film based on a Korean comic book.

Chris Hemsworth And Halle Berry's Box Office Flop Is A Global Streaming Sensation

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Sat, 16 May 2026 21:09:32 +0000

A recent box office bomb starring A-list actors Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry has found a new life on Amazon Prime streaming, becoming a huge hit.

After RoboCop, Peter Weller Starred In An Unfortunate Deep Sea Sci-Fi Horror Flop

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Sat, 16 May 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Legendary "RoboCop" star Peter Weller is one of the most recognizable and beloved actors today, but his career was nearly derailed by a horror flop.

Why James Gunn Added George Clooney's Batman To The Flash Movie

staff@bgr.com (Vic Hood) — Sat, 16 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

George Clooney reprising his role as Batman/Bruce Wayne in 2023's "The Flash" surprised most everyone, and here's why DC Studios' James Gunn brought him in.

How Planet Of The Apes Destroyed Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek Follow-Up Series

staff@bgr.com (Vic Hood) — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:17:00 +0000

Gene Roddenberry had everything lined up for another TV series after Star Trek, but CBS had different plans that didn't align with his expectations.

The 'DC Extended Universe' Name Came From An Unexpected Source, Not Warner Bros

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:17:00 +0000

DC Extended Universe may sound like an official Warner Bros. name, but it actually originated from an unexpected source. Here's the real story behind DCEU.

'80s Sci-Fi Movies You've Probably Never Watched (But Absolutely Should)

staff@bgr.com (Joe Oliveto) — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:17:00 +0000

There is nothing quite like a science fiction film from the '80s, and these movies stand out as ones you probably never got around to watching.

The '80s Transformers Movie Has An Odd Connection To Sylvester Stallone

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

There were perhaps no bigger stars in the '80s than The Transformers and Sylvester Stallone, but there is actually a bizarre connection between the two.

The Star Wars Y-Wing Starfighter Has A Lot In Common With This WW2 Warplane

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:17:00 +0000

The gritty Rebel starfighters from the original "Star Wars" films were designed to evoke warplanes from WW2. The Y-Wing specifically had a clear inspiration.

5 Best Survival Movies On Netflix Right Now

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:17:00 +0000

If the latest Netflix release, "Apex," gave you chills, here are some of the best survival thrillers on the streaming service that will keep you hooked.