Drew Struzan wasn’t just a movie poster artist — he was the brush behind our imagination. From Star Wars to Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and The Thing, his work captured the heart of adventure and defined what movie magic looked like for generations. His passing marks the end of an era when posters were more than promotion — they were portals to our dreams.
The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere Could Pass $1 Billion
The Wizard of Oz is pulling in $2 million a day at Las Vegas’s Sphere, turning an 86-year-old movie into the year’s most profitable “blockbuster.” With $200 tickets, 16K screens, and 4D effects, it’s less film revival than spectacle—and it may reshape how Hollywood thinks about the big screen.
How Star Wars Dropped the Ball on Finn
John Boyega says he imagined Finn’s Star Wars journey as a Force-sensitive arc that would eventually put him in direct conflict with Rey — an Obi-Wan/Anakin-style rivalry. Instead, the sequels left Finn stranded in narrative limbo, with hints at Force powers but no real payoff. Boyega’s vision could have given the trilogy one of its most compelling storylines.
Terminator AI Fears + Harry Potter’s Decade + Ahsoka Rumor Debunked | HWAD 08.11.25
In this episode of Hollywood After Dark, we cover everything from remembering Robin Williams 11 years after his passing to James Cameron’s AI-fueled Terminator dilemma, the resurgence of physical media, and Warner Bros.’ 10-year Harry Potter plan. Plus, we fact-check the Ewan McGregor/Ahsoka Season 2 rumor and dive into John Boyega’s vision for Finn’s Star Wars arc. Six stories, one show, and plenty of unfiltered perspective.
Why Gina Carano’s “Win” Over Disney Is Pure Culture War Theater
Gina Carano’s lawsuit against Disney is over, but it’s not the decisive victory her fans are cheering about. She walked away with $750,000, no admission of wrongdoing from Disney, and a vague “future opportunities” line that’s more PR than promise. The settlement lifts her Hollywood freeze, but it won’t erase four years of baggage — or the fact she let herself become a pawn in the culture war machine that will turn on her the second she steps back into mainstream work.
Mark Hamill Just Confirmed What We Knew About The Last Jedi
Nearly eight years after The Last Jedi, Mark Hamill is still rewriting Luke Skywalker in his own head—and honestly, can you blame him? In the latest Hollywood After Dark, we break down Hamill’s tragic personal headcanon, what it reveals about the failures of the sequel trilogy, and why "Jake Skywalker" might have been the most honest thing he ever said.
Spielberg Won’t Retire, Superman Feels Off, and Villeneuve Gets Dragged | HWAD 06.29.25
It’s another loaded episode of Hollywood After Dark, and this one’s got range—from living legends refusing to quit to billion-dollar franchises fumbling their tone. Here’s a breakdown of everything we covered in the June 29th episode: Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker Headcanon Hits HardNearly eight years after The Last Jedi, Mark Hamill is still having to … Continue reading Spielberg Won’t Retire, Superman Feels Off, and Villeneuve Gets Dragged | HWAD 06.29.25
Andor Proves Star Wars is NOT for Kids Anymore (And That’s a Good Thing)
Forget lightsabers and chosen ones—Andor proves Star Wars isn't just for kids anymore. This gripping prequel throws out the nostalgia bait and delivers a bleak, brilliant take on rebellion, radicalization, and resistance. And it might just be the most grown-up thing the galaxy has ever produced.
Don’t Look Up: What Andor Gets Right That Superman Still Doesn’t
In a single day, Andor gave us a raw, defiant finale while Superman offered polished nostalgia. One challenges us to fight back against power. The other asks us to wait for someone stronger to save us. But in 2025, maybe it’s time we stop looking up—and start looking around.
Lucasfilm just went all in on AI, and I’m here for it
Lucasfilm has always been ahead of the curve—sometimes uncomfortably ahead. This is the studio that brought us the first fully digital character, the first movie shot entirely on digital, and one of the first major pushes into virtual production with The Mandalorian. So when Rob Bredow took the stage at TED and showed off Star … Continue reading Lucasfilm just went all in on AI, and I’m here for it
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