Rian Johnson’s Star Wars Trilogy Gets Horrible Update

Rian Johnson previously directed the 2017 Star Wars film, The Last Jedi, for Lucasfilm. Following that film’s release, Lucasfilm announced that Johnson would write and potentially direct a new series of Star Wars movies, starting with the first film.

Crypto Crash: How Bitcoin and Friends Turned into Digital Drifters

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Following the chaos, about $903.1 million decided to politely exit Bitcoin funds – apparently, the crypto equivalent of a “sorry, I’m busy” hand wave. Ethereum wasn’t left out of the drama either, shedding $261.6 million from its wallet and straining to stay above the $2,700 line – like a pun on “Ethereum, oh dear.” Ethereum’s resistance at $3,200 seems as stubborn as a cat refusing a bath.

Cutting Through Rocks Review: A Trailblazing Woman’s Struggle for Gendered Equality in this Small Iranian Village

Filmmakers Khaki and Eyni were given a close look at the life of Shahverdi and the people she serves. The film starts with Shahverdi’s campaign for office, which inspired many women – and some young men – to vote for the first time. While some community conservatives cautioned her against running, Shahverdi ultimately won because she was underestimated – seen as an eccentric but harmless neighbor. The film highlights how simply having a genuine desire to represent the people can be enough to achieve political influence.

Tom Hanks’ Hit $113M Remake Is Now A Global Netflix Streaming Sensation 3 Years Later

The film A Man Called Otto stars Tom Hanks as Otto, with his son Truman Hanks playing a younger version of the character. The cast also includes Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, Mike Birbiglia, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, known for his role in The Lincoln Lawyer. While it didn’t receive any Academy Award nominations, the movie was a financial success, earning $113 million globally – more than films like Halloween Ends and Moonfall released in 2022.