Young Han Solo Will Probably Be Played By One Of These 4 Actors

By Dirk Libbey

And then there were four. When we first heard about the casting search for the young version of Han Solo for the character’s upcoming standalone Star Wars film, it sounded like every living human between 20 and 35 was being considered. Then we heard the shortlist had been whittled down to about a dozen names. While the decision hasn’t quite been made yet, the shortlist has reportedly become even shorter.

While the exact size of the shortlist is unclear, according to The Hollywood Reporter, at least four actors were in London last week to test for the role. While three of the young performers have been on our radar previously, one appears to be an entirely new name attached to the intergalactic smuggler. Here’s a look at the top candidates for the Millennium Falcon pilot’s chair.

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Xbox One meets PS4? Microsoft to enable cross-platform multiplayer gaming with other consoles

BY JAMES RISLEY

If you’re big into multiplayer gaming, you need to buy the same console as your friends to play together. But a new move by Microsoft may end that.

In a note to independent developers today, ID@Xbox director Chris Charla announced that the company is enabling developers to support cross-network multiplayer gaming.

He explains, “This means players on Xbox One and Windows 10 using Xbox Live will be able to play with players on different online multiplayer networks – including other console and PC networks.”

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2016 Academy Awards – Spotlight, Leo, Mad Max wins big

2016 Academy Awards

Best Picture
Spotlight

Best Actor
Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Revenant”

Leonardo DiCaprio


Best Actress
Brie Larson in “Room”

Supporting Actor
Mark Rylance in “Bridge of Spies”

Supporting Actress
Alicia Vikander for “The Danish Girl”

Director
Alejandro G. Iñárritu for “The Revenant”

Adapted screenplay
“The Big Short” Screenplay by Charles Randolph and Adam McKay

Original screenplay
“Spotlight” Written by Josh Singer & Tom McCarthy

Film editing
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Margaret Sixel

Production design
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Production Design: Colin Gibson; Set Decoration: Lisa Thompson

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New York Fashion Week: Couture

By AI Creative Media

Couture New York Fashion Week began on Friday, February 12 and runs through February. All of the shows were held on Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, Broadway, NY.

The 23rd Season of Couture Fashion Week featured collections from Dauphine of France, Anniesa Hasibuan, Vintage Couture by Vanny Tousignant, Ely Cortrreal and Andres Aquino, and performances from Mia Wallace and Serena Bateman.

Couture Fashion Week was founded in 2005 by Andres Aquino and also presents a series of couture and luxury fashion shows in New York City, Cannes and other selected cities.

Here’s some of the highlights of the 3-day couture fashion event.

Photographer: Armando – aiphotoimaging.com
New York Couture Fashion Week
Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, Broadway

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Screen Actors Guild Awards 2016: ‘Spotlight’ Cast Takes Top Prize

Journalism drama “Spotlight” won the SAG ensemble cast award in a night that was dominated by a diverse roster of winners.

“Spotlight” won the cast award over “Beasts of No Nation,” “The Big Short,” “Straight Outta Compton” and “Trumbo.”

Solidifying his front-runner status, Leonardo DiCaprio has won the SAG Award for Best Actor for “The Revenant” for his role as a fur trapper bent on revenge. Brie Larson won Best Actress for her role as a tormented mother in “Room.”

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Now, Forever…and Again! Cats Revival Sets Broadway Dates

By Robert Viagas

Grizabella is headed for the Heaviside layer once more! Broadway’s The Shubert Organization and Nederlander Organization are teaming up to produce the long-rumored revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/T.S. Eliot musical Cats this summer.

The onetime longest-running show in Broadway history has booked the Neil Simon Theatre, with previews beginning July 14 and an official opening set for Aug. 2. A production spokesperson told Playbill.com that this will be an entirely new production based on the 2014 London Palladium revival, but with new dances by Broadway’s red-hot Andy Blankenbuehler, choreographer of Hamilton and In the Heights, based on the original choreography and associate direction by Gillian Lynne.

The London revival that featured several musical updates, including a rapping Rum Tum Tugger.

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The Revenant, DiCaprio, The Martian win big at 73rd Golden Globe Awards

Best Picture (Drama): The Revenant
Best Picture (Musical or Comedy): The Martian
Best Actor (Drama):Leonardo DiCaprio – The Revenant
Best Actress (Drama): Brie Larson – Room
Best Director – Motion Picture: Alejandro G. Inarritu – The Revenant

Best Actor (Musical or Comedy): Matt Damon – The Martian
Best Actress (Musical or Comedy): Jennifer Lawrence – Joy
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Kate Winslet – Steve Jobs
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Sylvester Stallone – Creed
Best Original Score: The Hateful Eight – Ennio Morricone
Best Screenplay:Steve Jobs – Aaron Sorkin

Best Original Song:Spectre – “Writings on the Wall”
Best Foreign Language Film: Son of Saul (Hungary)
Best Animated Feature: Inside Out

Best TV Series (Drama): Mr. Robot
Best TV Series (Comedy):Mozart in the Jungle
Best Limited Series, Mini-series or TV Movie:Wolf Hall
Best Actress in a TV Series, Drama:Taraji P. Henson – Empire
Best Actor in a TV Series, Drama:Jon Hamm – Mad Men

Best Actress in a Musical Or Comedy Series: Rachel Bloom – Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Best Actor in a Musical Or Comedy Series: Gael García Bernal – Mozart in the Jungle
Best Actor in a Limited Series Made For Television: Oscar Isaac – Show Me a Hero
Best Actress in a Limited Series Made For Television: Lady Gaga – American Horror Story: Hotel
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Maura Tierney – The Affair
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Christian Slater – Mr. Robot

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