Star Wars

Releasing two movies for the price of one is the industry’s big strategy for milking franchises, even if some might feel cheated

In ‘Ladies, Villains and Lolitas,’ film analyst Sandra Miret dissects the cinema that shaped us with a feminist perspective, dismantling stereotypes, clichés and notable absences to make us more critical

In the summer of 1975, George Lucas presented a draft he had written ‘for children between 10 and 12 years old’ to friends such as Francis Ford Coppola and Brian de Palma

The adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel received mixed reviews but, as the third feature film in the director’s career, it was one that would mark him forever

The young heartthrob who dazzled viewers with ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’ is now a talented 51-year-old actor with an enviable philosophy of life

The special effects company ILM, founded by George Lucas, plays a crucial role in preserving the essence of the saga. To achieve this, it blends cutting-edge technologies with a classic aesthetic

At 75 and with a few projects in the pipeline, the actor who became famous thanks to ‘Pulp Fiction’ and has had a string of box office hits since has no plans to retire, or to stop airing his opinion on whatever subject he wants

As franchises like ‘Alien’ and ‘Star Wars’ resurrect iconic characters, there is growing discussion over the legal and ethical implications surrounding the use of deceased actors’ likenesses

A Turkish E.T., a vampire motorcycle, an Indonesian Terminator, a Bruce Lee wannabe... According to critics, unintentionally bad cinema is gaining a wider public due to the lack of originality in today’s blockbusters

The Mexican actor spoke with EL PAÍS about his professional life, from his beginnings in the theater to his rise as an international figure

Names like Mia, Ava and Isabella are becoming increasingly popular, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration

In ‘The Acolyte’, director and screenwriter Leslye Headland tells a tale based on her personal relationship with her sisters, which she describes as “‘Frozen’ crossed with ‘Kill Bill’”

The documentary ‘The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee’ reviews the biography of a movie legend who was dissatisfied with many of his films and whose experiences off set were, at times, more incredible than the roles he played on screen

From a symbol of a hi-tech future to a household appliance, the image of the robot has undergone huge changes since its name was first used in a Czech play in 1921

The comic series created by Alex Raymond returns to bookstores with two carefully-crafted editions on the 90th anniversary of its creation

The production company that created the ‘Star Wars’ saga alleges that the facility, located on the outskirts of Chile’s capital Santiago, infringes copyright

Since she was five years old, the creator of Yoda and the Dark Crystal universe has made otherworldly figures. She believes they will return to screens because technology leaves little room for the imagination

Actors are increasingly retiring after they turn 80, with prime examples being Harrison Ford or Patrick Stewart

The multitude of new platforms and formats feeds into the creation of fictional universes, with dozens of different plots ready to host users. But, an expert warns, ‘as fantastic as these worlds are, they must also remain credible’

After playing the starring role in the show ‘Andor’ (part of the ‘Star Wars’ franchise), he’s an international star. But the Mexican performer, director and producer remains a man of principle. Here, he talks about the Hollywood screenwriters’ strike, dealing with difficult subjects on his TV show and surviving success as a child actor

Half a century ago, with unknown actors and a tight budget, a young George Lucas took on a weird film that almost ended his career

The Chilean studio Punk Robot joins the universe of the Force with an animated short film that is part of the second season of the ‘Visions’ anthology, available on Disney+