‘Star Wars’ creator George Lucas and Mellody Hobson plan $33.5M condo that will be the highest priced in Chicago history
The couple plans to combine a condo they purchased from Ken Griffin last year with one they already own. “Star Wars” creator George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson, were the.....»»
Top 50 Highest-grossing Movies of All Time
With Star Wars remakes rolling out and Disney cashing in on Avengers movies, is Avatar still number one?.....»»
"Avengers: Infinity War" could make box office history
"Infinity War" could topple "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" to have the biggest domestic opening in history......»»
"Infinity War" opens with record $250M, passing "Star Wars"
A few dozen superheroes lifted "Avengers: Infinity War" to a record $250 million in ticket sales over the weekend, narrowly surpassing "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" for the highest opening weekend of all-time......»»
'Avengers' smashes box office with biggest weekend opening ever
Move aside Star Wars, Infinity War is now the film with the highest box office total in its opening weekend. Veuer's Maria Mercedes Galuppo has.....»»
"Star Wars" just handed the box-office crown to "Avengers" in an amazing tradition of congratulatory notes going back decades
Marvel "Avengers: Infinity War" beat the highest-grossing opening weekend record previously held by "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy sent a fun congratulatory note to Marvel.....»»
50 Most (and Least) Popular Star Wars Characters
When it was released in May 1977, “Star Wars†opened in just 42 theaters. The film quickly broke box office records, openedÖµ in a greater number of theaters, and began to make history as the biggest........»»
The 50 Disney movies that made the most money at the US box office
Disney"Avengers: Infinity War" earned the highest domestic box-office debut of all time over the weekend, and it did so by dethroning a record set by "Star Wars: Force Awakens" in 2015. A Marvel f.....»»
First look: Jay Paul Co. debuts San Francisco"s highest-priced condo development
Jay Paul Co. wanted to create the highest-quality condo project it could bring to the San Francisco, but will the most discerning of buyers bite?.....»»
Top 50 Highest-grossing Movie Franchises of All Time
Which is bigger: Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter or James Bond?.....»»
A legendary "Star Wars" actor has a brief cameo in "Solo" and you probably missed it
Jonathan Olley/Disney Warning: There are spoilers for "Solo: A Star Wars Story" below. "Solo" is the first story in "Star Wars" history that won't feature C-3P0, but if you head out to see the movie, it does incl.....»»
A creator of the original Millennium Falcon describes how the legendary ‘Star Wars’ ship was made with airplane scraps and lots of imagination
Disney/LucafilmThe latest “Star Wars” release, “Solo” (opening Friday), looks at not just a young and idealistic Han Solo as he begins his path to becoming one of the most infamous pilots in the galaxy. It als.....»»
Mellody Hobson Will Become Starbucks Vice Chair After Howard Schultz Departure
Hobson has served on Starbucks's board of directors since 2005. Mellody Hobson, president of Chicago-based investment firm Ariel Investments, will be moving into a role as .....»»
We looked back at the long history of failed "Watchmen" adaptations, as HBO officially greenlights its own star-studded TV series
DC Comics HBO ordered to series its "Watchmen" TV show from "Lost" and "The Leftovers" co-creator Damon Lindelof, and announced that it will premiere in 2019. A film adaptation directed by Zack .....»»
Khalil Mack signs game-changing $141 million contract hours after being traded to the Chicago Bears
Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Khalil Mack is now the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history. Mack was traded to the Chicago Bears on Saturday, and agreed to a six-year, $141 million.....»»
This Day In Market History: Disney Buys Star Wars, Indiana Jones Franchises
Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened On Oct. 30, 2012, the Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) acquired Lucasfilm Ltd. along with the rights to Star Wars and Indiana Jones. read more.....»»
Disney Has a New Plan for Hooking Kids on Star Wars: Letting Them Watch the Newest Show for Free
Lucasfilm hopes to introduce young viewers to the galaxy far, far away. Parents who have ever uttered the phrase “Luke, I am your father,&#.....»»
Great Shot, Kid: These Unreleased Images From the New Star Wars Archives Book Are One in a Million
Impressive... most impressive. In the 1970s, Georga Lucas began creating a space fiction film trilogy following Luke Skywalker on his journey a long tim.....»»
Plan Commission approves more than 1,400 new apartments, but vote on historic properties hits snag
Commission members delayed at least until June a vote on whether to approve demolishing several century-old Southwest Side warehouses considered significant by historic preservationists. The Chicago Plan Commission on Thursday .....»»
Former WBBM-Channel 2 general manager and his wife sell Printers Row loft condo for $467,500
The couple purchased the condo in 2014 with plans to retire in Chicago. Former WBBM-Channel 2 general manager Johnathan Rodgers and his wife, former WTTW-Cha.....»»
Texas" labor market is booming. Here are the 26 highest-paying jobs in the Lone Star State.
The job market is booming in Texas. Athletes, dentists, and dermatologists are high-paying jobs in the Lone Star State. Houston, Texas.Art Wager/Getty ImagesTexas is seeing a strong labor market, with record-high employment figures.Business Ins.....»»