Entertainment Buzz: From Star Wars to Heist Movies
George Lucas debuts the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at Comic-Con, Tom Lehrer passes at 97, a Taiwanese TV show highlights military tensions, Labubu dolls trend, and Eddie Murphy partners with Pete Davidson in 'The Pickup'.
San Diego Comic-Con became a hub of excitement as fans wielding lightsabers celebrated George Lucas' unveiling of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Joining him were prominent figures including Guillermo del Toro and Disney's Doug Chiang, moderated by Queen Latifah.
In another story, Tom Lehrer, known for his sharp musical satires of the 50s and 60s, died at 97. His passing was confirmed by his friend David Herder.
A Taiwanese series, 'Zero Day Attack', stirred emotions by depicting a possible Chinese invasion, resonating with viewers amid rising tensions.
The unique 'ugly-cute' Labubu dolls captured attention at Comic-Con, backed by celebrity endorsements from Rihanna, Lizzo, and others since their creation by Kasing Lung in 2015.
Meanwhile, Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson brought humor to the heist genre, teaming up in 'The Pickup', an adventure as armored truck drivers.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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