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Martin Short’s ‘Marty, Life Is Short’ premiere: Selena Gomez and Kate Hudson lead the star-studded tribute

etimes.in / May 07, 2026, 18:28 (IST)

The Egyptian Theatre was the place to be as a constellation of Hollywood stars turned out for the premiere of 'Marty, Life Is Short,' a documentary honoring the comedic genius of Martin Short. Among the esteemed guests were Selena Gomez, Kate Hudson, Eugene Levy, and Billy Crystal, all celebrating Short's remarkable contributions to the world of laughter.

'Star Wars' writer reveals Han Solo spinoff details

PTI / Jan 08, 2016, 10:53 (IST)

Veteran 'Star Wars' writer Lawrence Kasdan has shared details of the upcoming Han Solo movie, including the era it will be set in.

Jon Favreau to voice alien character in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'

PTI / Feb 15, 2018, 16:24 (IST)

Director Jon Favreau has joined the cast of 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' as the voice of an alien. Favreau had shared a photo of himself alongside the 'Solo' director, Ron Howard, and its writer Lawrence Kasdan on Twitter earlier this month.

'Star Wars' Han Solo standalone film title announced

PTI / Oct 18, 2017, 10:39 (IST)

'Star Wars' Han Solo spin-off is finally titled 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'.

Michael K Williams in talks to star in Han Solo spin-off

PTI / Mar 04, 2017, 13:07 (IST)

Actor Michael K Williams is in final talks to star in a key role in the upcoming Han Solo spin-off.

Alden Ehrenreich to play lead in 'Star Wars' spin-off

PTI / May 06, 2016, 13:05 (IST)

'Hail Caesar' actor Alden Ehrenreich is set to play Han Solo in the second standalone 'Star Wars' movie.

Star Wars writer reveals the ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ plot hole that makes him uneasy

etimes.in / Dec 06, 2022, 18:57 (IST)

Jonathan Kasdan, the accomplished American screenwriter of Solo: A Star Wars Story and the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny — successfully battled and bested Hodgkin’s disease when he was diagnosed with it at the tender young age of seventeen.

Disney keen for 'Han Solo' trilogy

PTI / Jul 27, 2016, 13:47 (IST)

The upcoming Han Solo movie will reportedly be expanded into a trilogy if it does well at the box office.

'Solo: A Star Wars Story' trailer's action-packed clips reveal the origin of the characters we love

TNN / Apr 10, 2018, 16:18 (IST)

The final trailer for Disney's upcoming and much-awaited ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is out and has been called one of the best of the Star Wars franchise.

'The Bodyguard' remake in works with new director and script

ANI / Apr 12, 2025, 11:35 (IST)

Warner Bros. is developing a remake of the 1992 hit film 'The Bodyguard,' with Sam Wrench, known for directing 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,' helming the project. Jonathan Abrams, the writer of 'Juror #2,' will write the script for this updated version. The original film, starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, was a box-office success.

Benicio Del Toro: 'Star Wars Episode VIII' may happen

PTI / Aug 15, 2015, 12:13 (IST)

Actor Benicio Del Toro has teased his possible involvement in the sci-fi adventure movie 'Star Wars Episode VIII', saying that it might happen.

Second 'Star Wars' spin-off focuses on Han Solo

PTI / Jul 08, 2015, 13:26 (IST)

Lucasfilm has revealed that the upcoming untitled stand-alone 'Star Wars' film II will focus on an origin story about young Han Solo.

'The Man in the High Castle' actor Jack Kehler passes away at 75

ANI / May 10, 2022, 12:22 (IST)

Jack Kehler, a character actor in The Big Lebowski and The Man in the High Castle, has passed away. He was 75.

John Lawlor, beloved actor from 'The Facts of Life' and 'Phyllis,' passes away at 83

etimes.in / Feb 25, 2025, 07:57 (IST)

John Lawlor, famous for his roles in The Facts of Life and Phyllis, has died at 83. Lawlor passed away at a veterans hospice facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on February 15. He will be remembered for his notable contributions to television, film, and theater.

Pooja Bhatt marks 23 years of ‘Jism’ with John Abraham throwback and special note, calls it 'film that changed the times'

etimes.in / Jan 17, 2026, 15:16 (IST)

Filmmaker Pooja Bhatt celebrated 23 years of her bold 2003 erotic thriller 'Jism' with a nostalgic Instagram post featuring John Abraham. The film, inspired by 'Body Heat', is remembered for its intense storytelling, adult relationships, and enduring soundtrack. Directed by Amit Saxena, it starred John Abraham and Bipasha Basu, leaving a cult impact on Hindi cinema.

Tony Award-winning director Frank Galati is no more!

ANI / Jan 03, 2023, 23:55 (IST)

Tony Award-winning director Frank Galati, best known for helming Broadway's 'The Grapes of Wrath' and nominee for 'Ragtime', passed away aged 79 on Monday night.

Jake Kasdan: In this 'Jumanji' film, the whole cast is back, but everyone is playing something different

TNN / Dec 05, 2019, 01:00 (IST)

Jake Kasdan, the man at the helm of the 'Jumanji' franchise, has grown up watching the magic of movies

'Godfather' character tops greatest list

INDIATIMES NEWS NETWORK / Aug 10, 2005, 16:42 (IST)

Guess which movie character is the greatest of all time. Brando and Bond still are popular.

Amar Chadha-Patel's 'Willow' character much like Han Solo, Jack Sparrow: writer Jon Kasdan

PTI / Dec 08, 2022, 16:31 (IST)

Hollywood screenwriter Jon Kasdan says he was initially unsure about casting Amar Chadha-Patel in his action-adventure series 'Willow' but was blown away by the British-Asian actor's dedication to the role of Boorman, a character very much in the same vein as pop culture favourites Han Solo and Jack Sparrow.