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- What if Darth Vader had a high-pitched voice?A rough cut of the first Star Wars film shows Darth Vader's lines delivered by David Prowse, the Welsh bodybuilder who wore the black helmet and cape on screen.聽
'Big Hero 6' is a fine blend of sweetness and spectacle'Hero' centers on teenager Hiro (voiced by Ryan Potter), who encounters a robot named Baymax (Scott Adsit). The movie's first half is buoyant but the film slowly slides into familiar comic book-movie ruts.
GoldieBlox action figure: How it might be too much of the same old dollGoldieBlox released a new video promoting the launch of an action figure to interact with its construction sets. Some say the figure's design seems a little too predictable, and not enough to break the mold.
Spiced butternut squash wafflesButternut squash adds a delicious seasonal flavor to waffles. Serve them for a weekend breakfast as a special treat.
Oatmeal banana bread pancakesTreat yourself on Saturday morning with a steaming stack of pancakes with all the delicious flavors of banana bread.
'The Theory of Everything': See the Stephen Hawking biopic for actor Eddie Redmayne'Theory' itself is wildly uneven, but Felicity Jones, portraying Hawking's first wife Jane Wilde, is terrific and Redmayne's performance as Stephen Hawking is a triumph.
'Toy Story 4': Is the new movie a good idea?Pixar has stumbled with other sequels like 'Cars 2,' but the first three 'Toy Story' films were all huge successes, with 'Toy Story 3' earning a Best Picture Oscar nomination. Still, some fans are unhappy a new film in the series is being made.
Top Picks: The new Pink Floyd album 'The Endless River,' 'How to Train Your Dragon 2' on DVD, and morePBS's 'Navy SEALS: Their Untold Story' looks at the history of the SEALs and their predecessors, the Lifetime biopic 'Aaliyah' depicts the rise to fame of the star, and more top picks.
How to raise a son who is a feministGender equality is a top issue for many parents today, but how does a parent take action to encourage a son to understand, embrace, and support women's rights? One mom creates her own list.
Home Economics evolves to teach foodie tricks alongside basicsHome Economics, as it has been known, is shifting to keep up with foodie and maker movement trends and their influence on teens today. Once the way to teach kitchen basics, it has evolved to teach more nuanced skills in food and beyond.
'Star Wars VII': Here's the movie's official titleThe official title for the seventh film in the 'Star Wars' series was recently revealed. The new 'Star Wars' film will be released in December 2015.聽- Why Lorde goes dark in new video 'Yellow Flicker Beat'Lorde's newest music video shows a much darker side to the 17-year-old singer. Is this an artistic switch, an autobiographical look, or simply a soundtrack that fits the next Hunger Games movie?聽
CMA jokes: Is Brad Paisley, and country music, racist?Jokes from Country Music Association awards night hosts Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley drew big applause with the audience, but mixed reviews on Twitter.聽
'Into the Woods' trailer shows the bittersweet nature of fairy tales (and yes, there's singing)The film version of the musical stars Meryl Streep, James Corden, Emily Blunt, and Anna Kendrick.
CMA Awards: Miranda Lambert wins many prizes and Luke Bryan is Entertainer of the YearAt the Country Music Association Awards, Lambert took such awards as album of the year and female vocalist of the year, while Bryan was given the entertainer of the year prize.
Roasted butternut squash pieRoasting butternut squash deepens its flavor and enhances its natural sweetness. It's also a natural choice for a delicious autumn pie.
Verbal EnergyHow to bridge a 30-million-word gapThe idea that poor children are starved for words.
Kids in school? Why now might be the time to stay home.Some parents may think the start of their kids' school career might be the right time to go back to work. But new research shows that having a parent home for school-age kids can produce tangible benefits.
Benedict Cumberbatch engaged: 'Sherlock' goes old school, shuns TwitterBritish actor Benedict Cumberbatch announced his engagement to theater director Sophie Hunter in the, gasp, newspaper. Can Benedict Cumberbatch make newspapers de rigueur?
Cookie business gets sweet surprises when employees bring parents to workLinkedIn is sponsoring 'Bring in Your Parents' day on November 6. For one executive, inviting his own parents and the parents of his employees to the office everyday has proven to be invaluable in running a modern business.
