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Business Recorder
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Business Recorder
George Lucas makes Comic-Con debut for Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
SAN DIEGO: Excited fans waved glowing 'Star Wars' lightsabers on Sunday at the San Diego Comic-Con panel for George Lucas' latest project, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Along with Lucas, the panel included director Guillermo del Toro and Doug Chiang, vice president of Disney's Lucasfilm, with Queen Latifah moderating at the San Diego Convention Center. Attendees shouted 'Lucas! Lucas! Lucas!' and clapped their hands in anticipation of the 'Star Wars' creator's arrival, and gave the 81-year-old Lucas a standing ovation as he took his seat. 'Opening in 2026, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is a first-of-its-kind institution dedicated to illustrated storytelling across time, cultures, and media,' a press release from the museum said. The 11-acre campus, in Exposition Park in Los Angeles, will include a green space and a 300,000-square-foot building with galleries, two theaters, a library, restaurant, café, and retail and community spaces. Some of its collection will include art from comic book artist Jack Kirby, painter Norman Rockwell and illustrator Kadir Nelson, as well as a Lucas archive with models, props, concept art and costumes. Superhero films ignite rivalry among Marvel and DC comic fans 'I love all art, no matter what it is,' Lucas said after showing a video that gave a sneak peek at the museum. The video included renderings of the museum interior and exterior, as well as the museum's broad range of art ranging from more traditional fine art and comic book strips to 'Star Wars' sculptures and installations. Lucas began the panel recalling his days as a college student struggling to pursue his dream of becoming an art collector due to the steep cost of fine art. But the filmmaker found an affordable exception with comic books, sold cheaply in 'underground' markets. Now, rather than selling art he collected over around 50 years, Lucas said he prefers to create what he calls a 'temple to the people's art.' Lucas kept the conversation focused on the museum and did not discuss 'Star Wars' or 'Indiana Jones.' For del Toro, the museum offers a visual past that belongs to everyone' and can't be erased, noting that he may move some of his personal art collection to the Lucas Museum. Part of the liberation that comes with narrative art for the 'Pan's Labyrinth' director also means that art can't be made with a computer app, as it lacks 'personality and knowledge.'
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Mesmerising masterpiece' film that fans love now free to stream for free
The film been dubbed an absolute must for fans of Lord of the Rings Lord of the Rings enthusiasts are being encouraged to watch "one of the best fantasy films ever made", now available for free streaming online. Pan's Labyrinth transports viewers back to 1944, where a young girl is sent to live with her "ruthless stepfather". Desperate to escape her grim reality, she finds herself drawn into a fantastical parallel world that brings its own terrors. After encountering a fairy who leads her to an ancient Faun, the girl learns she is a princess and her real father is a king. However, she must demonstrate her worth through several challenging tasks - and fans can now tune in on BBC. The film, presented in Spanish with English subtitles, has been hailed as a must-see for Lord of the Rings devotees. It is now available for streaming on BBC iPlayer for free from today (July 26). A BBC synopsis states: "Franco's Spain, 1944. Bookish young Ofelia, stuck in her sadistic new stepfather's army outpost, where her ailing mother is to give birth, gets drawn to a fantastical alternate world – one just as disturbing and violent as the reality around her.", reports the Manchester Evening News. The film, which debuted in 2006, was so well-received it was eventually adapted into a book. With an impressive rating of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, the reviews continue to flood in. One viewer commented: "A classic, master class film making and storytelling. Up there with The Lord of The Rings as one of the best fantasy movies ever made." Another said: "Beautiful film that should have won more Oscars!". A third added: "A child's dreamworld and the horror of the civil war collide and entangle in an adult fantasy . A mesmerizing masterpiece." A fourth commented: "I love this movie since the first time I watched it. It has a special place in my memory and in my heart." Another simply said: "A masterpiece in every aspect!". One fan wrote: "This is my all time favorite movie, what a masterpiece. Check it out, you won't be disappointed." Featuring Ivana Baquero as Ofelia and Doug Jones as Pale Man, Fauno, viewers will also witness Ariadna Gil as Carmen and Sergi López as Vidal.
Toronto Star
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
‘Toronto is the best place to make movies': Guillermo del Toro presented with key to the city
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro received a key to the city in a ceremony Thursday morning in recognition of his long-standing 'creative relationship' with Toronto. Best known for films such as 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water,' the 60-year-old del Toro has received several achievements over his more than three decade career, including three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.
Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro to receive key to the city for ‘creative relationship' with Toronto
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro is set to receive Toronto's key to the city in a ceremony Thursday morning. Best known for films such as 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water,' the 60-year-old del Toro has received several achievements over his more than three decade career, including three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. 'Mayor Olivia Chow will present a Key to the City, honouring a celebrated filmmaker whose visionary work has helped shape global cinema and who has maintained a long-standing creative relationship with Toronto,' the City of Toronto teased in a media release. The key presentation will take place during a joint ceremony with Cinespace Studios, where the Marine Terminal campus sound stages by the city's waterfront will be renamed in honour of the Mexican director's contributions to the film industry and Toronto's cultural landscape. The city release did not name del Toro as the recipient, but a spokesperson with Cinespace Studios confirmed it will be him. 'The Key to the City is a traditional symbolic honour, as the city has no physical gates to unlock,' the city release continued. 'The ceremonial key and certificate represent the City's recognition of exceptional civic contributions. The Mayor selects the recipients, acknowledging those who have contributed positively to Toronto and its residents.' A post shared by Acadia Art and Rare Books Est. 1931 (@acadia_books) From filming movies in the city to advocating for an independent theatre in Roncesvalles, del Toro also has a publicized affection for Toronto. In July 2024, when the Revue Cinema was facing the threat of eviction and closure, del Toro urged Chow to save the theatre. In a followup open letter , he wrote: 'It would be tragic to lose a venue like that, which is sustained by the sheer love of its patrons and is a hub of production and many, many of the film practitioners (gaffers, set decorators, set designers, etc.) are proud and avid cinephiles. The denizens of Toronto tend to be humorously self-deprecating, but to an outsider, the city is a place that loves cinema with real passion.' Del Toro commonly refers to Toronto as his 'second home' and has shouted-out his favourite restaurants, theatres and bookstores across the city in the past. With files from Richie Assaly and Peter Howell Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Toronto Star
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro to receive key to the city for ‘creative relationship' with Toronto
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro is set to receive Toronto's key to the city in a ceremony Thursday morning. Best known for films such as 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water,' the 60-year-old del Toro has received several achievements over his more than three decade career, including three Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.
