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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
See and hear it: Mount Etna eruption creates a fiery scene amid thunderous booms
SICILY, Italy – Mount Etna is one of the world's oldest volcanoes, and it continues to occasionally erupt in its ripe old age to this day. A video released Saturday shows the gigantic volcano erupting and pouring lava down the mountain's side – its fourth eruption this month. It is known for its frequent and persistent eruptions, each accompanied by loud, thunderous booms. The roars generated by the explosions were heard across several villages on the slopes of the volcano. Located in Italy, Mt. Etna towers over the region of Sicily. According to the USGS, it is Europe's largest and most active volcano. A fiery scene of red smoke and ash can be observed at the top of the crater. Eventually, a lava stream forms, making the mountain appear like the planet from a science fiction movie. In fact, the volcanic planet Mustafar in Star Wars' Episode III movie was filmed at Mt. Etna. Nasa officials state that Mt. Etna has the longest recorded history of eruptions, dating back to 1500 B.C. Since then, the volcano has erupted around 200 times and has been very active in recent decades. See It: 6.2 Quake Among Series Of Temblors Shaking Istanbul Streets, Homes In Turkey According to the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, the mountain has achieved its conical shape over the last 100,000 years due to the longevity of the volcano's eruptive article source: See and hear it: Mount Etna eruption creates a fiery scene amid thunderous booms
Express Tribune
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Hayden Christensen confirms Anakin Skywalker return in Ahsoka season 2 at Star Wars Celebration 2025
Hayden Christensen has confirmed that he will reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker in the second season of Ahsoka. The announcement came during a panel at the Star Wars Celebration, where Christensen shared his excitement about revisiting the character during the Clone Wars era. 'It's a very compelling period in Anakin's life that we never really got to see in live-action,' said Christensen. 'I was really excited to do in live-action what George [Lucas] and I used to talk about while shooting Episode III.' While Christensen didn't reveal specifics about Anakin's role, filming for the new eight-episode season is set to begin next week. Alongside his return, several familiar faces will be back, including Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano, Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera Syndulla, and Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren. Lars Mikkelsen also reprises his role as Grand Admiral Thrawn, who appears to be leading his forces toward Dathomir. Fans at the Celebration panel were treated to a unique concept art teaser, styled after The Empire Strikes Back's original trailer. It offered glimpses of Chopper, Steve Blum's Zeb Orrelios, and the return of the Mortis Gods subplot. New elements like a Dathomirian witch, massive machines, and the introduction of adorable Loth kittens—dubbed 'Lothballs' by Dawson—added intrigue and charm. Rory McCann was introduced as the new Baylan Skoll, taking over from the late Ray Stevenson. Director Dave Filoni confirmed a looming confrontation between Skoll and Ahsoka, as battles unfold across two galaxies and the series leans further into Star Wars' mystical side. With familiar heroes, deepening mythology, and high anticipation from fans, Ahsoka Season 2 looks set to expand the Star Wars universe in bold and exciting directions.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Revenge of the Sith' 20th anniversary return. What to know in Michigan
Michigan Star Wars fans will soon get another chance to experience "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith" in theaters as the film makes a limited comeback this spring for its 20th anniversary. The film is set to be re-released in theaters for a week in April, according to "Anakin Skywalker is about to bring peace, freedom, justice, and security to his new Empire on the big screen," wrote on the film's upcoming re-release. Here's what to know. "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith," also is known as Episode III — the final film in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. The movie follows the fall of the Jedi Order, with characters Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Master Yoda in hiding and the ensuing battles for control of the galaxy. The film stars Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson and others under the direction of Star Wars creator George Lucas. More: Supplement shakes sold to Michigan health facilities linked to deaths. What the FDA says The film will be re-released in theaters April 25, 2025. Showings will be available for one week. The film can be watched in several formats in theaters, including 4DX for the first time. The PG-13 film premiered May 19, 2005. Star Wars is a series of 12 films released between 1977 and 2019. The 2-hour, 20-minute movie grossed $850 million worldwide, according to IMDB, including $380 million in the U.S. It has a $110 million budget. Buy tickets for a showing at your nearest select theaters in Michigan to catch the Star Wars movie on the big screen. Michigan theater chains do not currently list tickets for the upcoming release. More: This museum in Detroit is among the best in the US. Where to explore science in Michigan Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: 'Revenge of the Sith' to return after 20 years. What to know
