The Hollywood Reporter

August 15, 2016

2:50pm PT by

Aaron Couch

Chewbacca Actor Peter Mayhew Remembers Kenny Baker: "My Little Friend with the Giant Heart"

The R2-D2 actor died Saturday after a long illness.

Heat Vision

August 15, 2016

2:36pm PT by

Aaron Couch

'Avengers: Infinity War': All the Essentials in One Place

'Avengers 3' hits theaters May 4, 2018.

August 15, 2016

1:59pm PT by

Aaron Couch

'Justice League' Movie: Black Superman Suit Hints at Major Comics Storyline

Henry Cavill has shared a look at his new costume for the movie.

August 15, 2016

1:00pm PT by

Graeme McMillan

25 Years Later, 'Bloom County' Returns to Print With 'A New Hope' (Exclusive Trailer)

The first 'Bloom County' collection in a quarter century will be released next month.

August 15, 2016

10:38am PT by

Tatiana Siegel

'Fast 8' Star Scott Eastwood to Head Up Sci-Fi Film 'Ecstasia' (Exclusive)

The 'Fast 8' actor will be joined by Matilda Lutz as a couple who live in a world where love no longer exists during their final days together before their love expires.

August 15, 2016

9:53am PT by

Graeme McMillan

Marvel's 'Civil War II' Comic Delayed, Adds Additional Issue to Wrap Story Up

The series will now finish after the 'Marvel Now!' publishing relaunch restarts the superhero publishing line again.

August 15, 2016

9:07am PT by

Graeme McMillan

Meet the Detective of the Future in 'Hadrian's Wall' Preview (Exclusive)

The upcoming sci-fi mystery comic book introduces Simon Moore, tasked with investigating a murder in space.

August 13, 2016

2:00pm PT by

Scott Feinberg

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Aaron Couch

Kenny Baker on R2-D2 Challenges and Almost Turning Down 'Star Wars': In His Own Words

The late 'Star Wars' actor spoke with THR's Scott Feinberg in 2004.

August 13, 2016

12:50pm PT by

Hilary Lewis

George Lucas, Mark Hamill and Ewan McGregor Remember Kenny Baker

Edgar Wright, 'Jeopardy' champ Ken Jennings and Morgan Fairchild, who worked with Baker on 'Sleeping Beauty,' also paid tribute to the R2-D2 actor on social media.

August 13, 2016

9:46am PT by

Hilary Lewis

International

R2-D2 Actor Kenny Baker Dies at 81

The British actor played the robot character in the first six 'Star Wars' films, and his other credits include 'Flash Gordon' and 'Labyrinth.'

August 12, 2016

8:17pm PT by

Graeme McMillan

Suicide Squad

It's Batman vs. the Joker With a Twist as Will Arnett Takes On Jared Leto

Could Lego Batman take down 'Suicide Squad's' Joker? Arnett definitely thinks so.

August 12, 2016

5:21pm PT by

Aaron Couch

'Wonder Woman' Director Responds to Claim Film Is a "Mess": "It's Entirely False"

Patty Jenkins shared her thoughts after an anonymous letter, purportedly written by a disgruntled former Warner Bros. employee, was published Friday.

August 12, 2016

4:01pm PT by

Aaron Couch

Suicide Squad

Why 'Suicide Squad' Is the Spiritual Sequel to 'Batman & Robin'

That (seriously!) is not meant as an insult to DC's latest film.

August 12, 2016

3:40pm PT by

Graeme McMillan

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

'Star Wars': A Guide to the Dangerous Droids of a Galaxy Far, Far Away

'Rogue One's' new killer droid is following in the footsteps of some truly murderous machines.

August 12, 2016

3:30pm PT by

Borys Kit

DC Entertainment Promotes Amit Desai to Chief of Business and Marketing Strategy

Desai, upped to executive vp, also will oversee direct-to-consumer and global franchise management.