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arts-and-culture25 days ago•16 min saved

George Lucas-Curated Debut Exhibitions Unveiled by Lucas Museum

Los Angeles’s Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has announced its inaugural exhibitions curated by George Lucas, opening Sept. 22, 2026. The program spans Americana and the human condition across painting, photography, murals, illustration, comics, and cinema, featuring works by Benton, Rockwell, Parks, Lange, Rivera, and items from the Lucas Archives, alongside pieces from Lucas’s 40,000‑piece collection. The 11-acre Exposition Park campus, designed by Ma Yansong, will house 300,000 square feet of galleries, theaters, a library, and more.

via Deadline|

#americana #arts-and-culture #george-lucas

entertainment6 months ago•3 min saved

Rockstar Co-Founder Explains Why Grand Theft Auto Remains American

Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser explains that the Grand Theft Auto series remains rooted in the United States due to its heavy reliance on Americana themes, characters, and settings, and it is unlikely to venture abroad in the near future, with GTA 6 set in a fictional Florida-inspired state.

via IGN|

#americana #entertainment #grand-theft-auto

entertainment9 months ago•4 min saved

Sydney Sweeney's Summer and Toronto's Curse: A Look at 'Eden' and Its Controversies

Sydney Sweeney has faced a challenging summer with poor box office performances for her recent indie films 'Americana' and 'Eden,' but she is preparing for a potential career resurgence with her upcoming role in 'Christy' at TIFF and the release of 'The Housemaid' during the holiday season, which could help restore her momentum.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#americana #box-office #eden

entertainment9 months ago•2 min saved

Halsey and Co-star Rally Behind Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Americana’ Amid Controversies

Halsey defends her film Americana starring Sydney Sweeney after its poor box office debut, urging fans to look past recent controversies related to Sweeney's American Eagle ad and appreciate the film's artistic value.

via yahoo.com|

#americana #box-office #controversy

entertainment9 months ago•1 min saved

Halsey Supports 'Americana' Amid Sydney Sweeney Controversy

Halsey defends the film Americana and its crew amid backlash over Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad, which critics linked to problematic language, emphasizing the distinction between the film's artistic work and marketing choices.

via yahoo.com|

#american-eagle #americana #controversy

entertainment9 months ago•3 min saved

Halsey Defends 'Americana' Amid Controversies and Mixed Reviews

The film Americana, starring Sydney Sweeney and Halsey, performed poorly at the box office, with Halsey defending the film and criticizing media backlash against Sweeney's controversial American Eagle jeans campaign, which faced accusations of promoting eugenics. Sweeney has remained silent on the controversy, while American Eagle defended their ad campaign.

via The Daily Beast|

#american-eagle #americana #controversy

entertainment9 months ago•2 min saved

Halsey Defends 'Americana' Cast Amid Controversies and Mixed Reviews

Halsey defends the hardworking crew and director of the film 'Americana' amid controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle denim ad, emphasizing support for the film and its team despite media backlash and the ad's criticism.

via Deadline|

#americana #controversy #entertainment

entertainment9 months ago•2 min saved

Halsey Supports 'Americana' Amid Controversies Surrounding Sydney Sweeney

Halsey defended their film 'Americana' against boycotts and media criticism linked to Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle controversy, emphasizing the film's artistic value despite its poor box office debut and Sweeney's political registration causing additional backlash.

via Page Six|

#americana #boycott #entertainment

entertainment9 months ago•1 min saved

Sydney Sweeney's 'Americana' Receives Mixed Reviews Amid Controversy

Sydney Sweeney's film 'Americana' performed poorly at the box office, earning only $500K in its opening weekend, amid controversy over her American Eagle ad campaign that critics linked to eugenics and drew political attention. The film's failure comes shortly after the controversy, with other recent releases outperforming it.

via Salon.com|

#american-eagle #americana #box-office

entertainment9 months ago•0 min saved

Sydney Sweeney’s 'Americana' Finds Niche Success Despite Box Office Challenges

Despite a poor box office opening of $500,000, Lionsgate believes the film 'Americana' starring Sydney Sweeney will still be profitable, supported by other revenue streams and strategic planning.

via IndieWire|

#americana #box-office #entertainment

entertainment9 months ago•3 min saved

Sydney Sweeney's 'Americana' Flops Amid Controversy and Niche Appeal

Sydney Sweeney's niche film 'Americana' underperformed at the box office, possibly influenced by controversy over her American Eagle ad campaign, but it is still expected to be profitable for Lionsgate's specialty label.

via HuffPost|

#american-eagle-ad-controversy #americana #box-office

entertainment9 months ago•1 min saved

Sydney Sweeney's Indie Film Flops Post-American Eagle Backlash

Sydney Sweeney's film Americana performed poorly at the box office, earning only $840,000 in its opening weekend, amid backlash from her American Eagle ad controversy and audience reactions on social media.

via The Daily Beast|

#american-eagle #americana #box-office

entertainment9 months ago•5 min saved

Sydney Sweeney's 'Americana' Flops Amid Controversy and Niche Appeal

Sydney Sweeney’s film Americana, despite a modest $500K opening at 1,100 theaters, is not a failure but a niche indie release expected to be profitable for Lionsgate through strategic distribution and low marketing costs, illustrating that small theatrical openings for indie films often serve broader industry and filmmaker development purposes rather than immediate box office success.

via Deadline|

#americana #box-office #entertainment

entertainment9 months ago•3 min saved

Box Office: ‘Weapons’ Dominates, ‘Nobody 2’ and Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Americana’ Flop

'Weapons' remains at the top of the box office with $25M, while 'Nobody 2' debuts in third place with $9.3M, and Sydney Sweeney's 'Americana' bombs with $500K, amid controversy and mixed performances for new releases.

via yahoo.com|

#americana #box-office #entertainment

entertainment9 months ago•2 min saved

Box Office: 'Weapons' Dominates Despite 'Nobody 2' and Sydney Sweeney's 'Americana' Flops

'Nobody 2' debuts modestly at the box office, finishing third behind horror film 'Weapons' and family comedy 'Freakier Friday,' while Sydney Sweeney's 'Americana' bombs in its nationwide release, highlighting the varied performances of recent films.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#americana #box-office #entertainment