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Andrew Stanton, director of the much-loved computer-animated comedy science fiction film WALL-E, says that the years since its release have done nothing to ease his concerns about the future of humanity.
The Hollywood adaptation of the erotic novel 50 Shades of Grey had an explosive opening night and engorged sales over the weekend. What’s less expected is the collateral impact the franchise has had beyond book and ticket sales. Here are some surprising ways 50 Shades of Grey has exerted its authority.
As a pre-emptive measure to ease tensions with Mennonite colonies living in rural Manitoba, the People’s Republic of North Korea (PKR) has indefinitely postponed the release of 순종 여성 목장 손, which translates into “Obedient Female Ranch Hand.”
Sony is not the only company to attempt to profit from a Kim Jong Un strategy, as this billboard from online dating service Ashley Madison proves. (Photo credit: teakwood, flickr.)
HOLLYWOOD—The release of the film The Interview has been indefinitely delayed due to intimidation by a terrorist organization. But have we all been duped?
The answer to why Mayor Rob Ford has been spending time recently in California instead of focusing on Toronto has been revealed, as Disney announced Monday that Ford is being seriously considered for the role of Jabba the Hutt’s offspring in the new Star Wars franchise.
J.J. Abrams says if he gets his way, he will cast Ford in the role of Gumba the Hutt, the fatter and more grotesque spawn of Jabba the Hutt from the original Star Wars franchise.
According to market research, Star Wars fans are responding positively to the idea of Ford being cast as a Hutt. “The resemblance is uncanny. With just a slight touch of CGI he’ll look just like a Hutt” said Markus, a life-long Star Wars fanatic