How to see 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' this week in theaters

If you want to see the new “Star Wars” movie as early as preview screenings Thursday night, you can do it — and there will be plenty of room this weekend, too.

That’s because a lot of showtimes are planned at each theater.

Despite the hype for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” and despite heavy demand for advance tickets, seats are available all weekend and all through the Christmas holiday.

Not only are there still tickets for opening night available for the earliest showtime, but also at some theaters playing up the “event status” of this film, you can come in costume — with some limitations.

That’s not to say that the best, dead-center-seating for 7 p.m. Thursday tickets remain. Some of those were bought many weeks ago.

And if you want to see it that night at one of Tulsa’s two IMAX theaters or the Broken Arrow Warren Theatre’s upstairs areas for ages 21 and older, well, you are currently out of luck.

But new showtimes at some theaters are still yet to be released, and for shows later that night and all through the weekend are plentiful, including for IMAX screens and the Warren’s balcony and “director suites.”

The theaters want everyone to see the new “Star Wars,” so they are showing it late (1 a.m. Friday morning in IMAX at Cinemark Tulsa), early (some 8 a.m. hour starts Friday) and often (a new show starts every half-hour to hour at the largest multiplexes).

For those theaters that don’t feature reserved seating (which is every theater outside of the Warren, Cinemark Tulsa and AMC Southroads 20), their seats will be available to whoever wants to show up and get in line the earliest.

Looking to dress up for the occasion? Those attending would do well to follow this policy issued by AMC.

“AMC does not permit weapons or items that would make other guests feel uncomfortable or detract from the movie-going experience. Guests are welcome to come dressed in costume, but we do not permit masks. In short, bring your lightsaber, turn it off during the movie, and leave the blaster and Darth Vader mask at home.”

Special events surrounding the opening of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” include:

• An “opening night fan event” gives a one-hour jump on the crowd with 6 p.m. Thursday showings at a higher price of about $25 offering collectible trading cards, “exclusive content” and a concessions special. However, these have been at capacity for some time at Broken Arrow Warren Theatre, AMC Southroads 20 and Cinemark Tulsa, so it’s up to the theater deciding to open another auditorium for the same event to find seats.

• AMC Southroads 20 has the exclusive on double-feature showings of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” beginning at 3 p.m. Thursday, followed by the new film starting at 6 p.m.

• The Warren Theatre will again include a pre-movie light show set to the tune of “The Imperial March” for showings in its largest Grand Infinity auditoriums.

Spurlock on sexual harassment: 'I am part of the problem'

ATLANTA (AP) — Declaring "I am part of the problem," documentarian Morgan Spurlock confessed in an online post to sexual harassment and infidelity, and said a woman accused him of rape in college.

In the post, which he linked to from his verified Twitter account, Spurlock wrote that as he watches other influential men brought down by allegations of sexual misconduct, "I don't sit by and wonder 'who will be next?' I wonder, 'when will they come for me?'"

Spurlock recounted a sexual encounter in college which he said he thought was consensual, but said the woman believed it was rape.

"I tried to comfort her. To make her feel better," Spurlock wrote. "I thought I was doing ok, I believed she was feeling better. She believed she was raped. That's why I'm part of the problem."

Spurlock also said he paid a settlement to a female assistant who worked at his office and whom he called "hot pants" or "sex pants." In the post, Spurlock says he thought the nickname was funny but later realized he was demeaning her.

"So, when she decided to quit, she came to me and said if I didn't pay her a settlement, she would tell everyone," he wrote. "Being who I was, it was the last thing I wanted, so of course, I paid."

Spurlock also wrote that he has "been unfaithful to every wife and girlfriend I have ever had."

"Over the years, I would look each of them in the eye and proclaim my love and then have sex with other people behind their backs," Spurlock wrote.

Spurlock wrote that he will do better and will be more honest with others and with himself. He ends the post by saying: "I've talked enough in my life. ... I'm finally ready to listen."

Spurlock is best known for his Oscar-nominated 2004 documentary "Super Size Me" on the fast-food industry, in which he ate nothing but McDonald's food to show the health effects of the industry. He has produced dozens of other documentaries and TV shows and completed a sequel to "Super Size Me" this year.

Sarah Paulson defied warning over her 'unconventional' relationship

In recent times actress Sarah Paulson has moved from strength to strength, but there was a time where she was warned her relationship would affect her "career negatively".

In an interview with The Edit, the 42-year-old American Horror Story star said she never worried about balancing her professional life and private relationship with 74-year-old actress girlfriend Holland Taylor until people told her to "be careful".
"Early on, when people found out I was with [Taylor], some said,  'I think you have to be careful, I'm afraid it's going to affect your career negatively,'" she said.

"I was like, what? It never occurred to me at all."
Despite the commencing their relationship in 2015, the negative comments did impact on Paulson going public with it for some time.

It was only during her Emmy acceptance speeches last year for her portrayals in American Horror Story and The People v O.J Simpson that she spontaneously decided to say, "Holland Taylor, I love you."
"The fact I'm having this thought is wrong. But I had a moment of societal concern; wondering if, maybe, people who didn't know that about me would be like, 'Wait what?' But then, you know I did it anyway."

Although she admits it's somewhat "unconventional" to date someone 32 years older, she wouldn't have it any other way.

"I'm with a much older person and people find that totally fascinating and odd," she said, before saying her relationship was the least interesting thing about her. "But I do feel unconventional. I am a woman of a certain age who chose not to have children and who has made my career my priority."

The star also revealed that she has the support of some A-list girl pals, including Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling, Sandra Bullock Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Awkwafina and Rihanna, her fellow cast mates in the upcoming Ocean's Eight.

And Paulson is not looking for anyone's approval anytime soon on ways to live her life.

"I am the captain of my own ship, and I've never looked to anyone else to validate that, or tell me it's okay."

David Cassidy's estate hit with lawsuit over unpaid legal bills

Late singer and actor David Cassidy's estate is facing a lawsuit over unpaid legal bills.

Bosses at Rodier & Rodier originally sued The Partridge Family star in 2013 over unpaid legal fees amounting to £100,300. Cassidy paid £23,500 of the bill, leaving a £76,900 balance.

In 2015, Cassidy declared bankruptcy and the law firm was included in a list of his creditors. The bankruptcy was subsequently discharged, but the debt to the law firm remained. 

In October (17), executives at Rodier & Rodier re-filed the lawsuit in a Florida court and a hearing was scheduled for 20 December (17). However, Cassidy passed away last month (Nov17) and attorneys for the law firm are now seeking to name his estate as the defendant in the lawsuit, according to TheBlast.com. 

Earlier this month (Dec17), it was revealed the 67-year-old left all of his assets, which amount to an estimated £112,100, to his son Beau, leaving his estranged daughter, actress Katie Cassidy, out of his will.

Kasabian to play at Thetford Forest as part of Forest Live 2018

Popular rock band Kasabian have announced that they will be performing as part of the Forest Live summer concert series next summer.

The band, who are also headlining the Isle of Wight Festival 2018, will take to the stage on Sunday, June 10 at Thetford Forest, near Brandon.

Forest Live is a major live music series, managed by the Forestry Commission.

It is held in seven forest locations across the country and income from ticket sales goes towards looking after the nation’s forests.

Tickets cost £46 plus £5.10 booking fee. They go on sale at 9am on Friday and can be bought from the Forestry Commission box office by calling 03000 680400 or visiting forestry.gov.uk/music.

Jane Fonda raises £1 million at charity birthday bash

Jane Fonda celebrated her 80th birthday by raising almost £1 million for charity.

The Barbarella icon doesn't turn 80 until 21 December (17), but on Saturday (09Dec17) bosses at Jane's foundation Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential feted the actress at the Eight Decades of Jane gala in Atlanta, Georgia with her famous friends including Rosanna Arquette, Catherine Keener, James Taylor, Carole King, and ex-husband Ted Turner. 

The 79-year-old founded the organisation in 1995 to help provide sexual health education and prevent teen pregnancy, according to People magazine.

"(I'm) very proud of what we have accomplished over the years," she tells the publication. 

"It is a very challenging time for (GCAPP because government funding for teen pregnancy prevention has been cut)," she adds. "In spite of what's happening, we will make changes. It's going to be a challenge. But we have to remain robust."

During the event, Fonda watched a video that included messages from fellow celebrities including Dolly Parton, Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey and rapper Ludacris. Taylor and King also performed at the event. 

By the end of the evening, the celebrities helped to raise £971,300 for the organisation.

Coronation Street spoilers: Carla Connor set for secret fling - and Toyah will be furious

CARLA CONNOR is set to make a dramatic return to Coronation Street in the coming weeks and she will become embroiled in a secret love affair that will leave one Weatherfied resident far from happy.

Hip-hop musical Hamilton hits the West End

The ground-breaking musical Hamilton has finally arrived in the West End, two weeks later than expected. Previews of the “hip-hop masterpiece” at the newly refurbished Victoria Palace Theatre opened on Wednesday night. Originally due to open on 21 November, the performances had to be delayed as the expansion and restoration of the listed theatre fell behind schedule. “Hip-hop masterpiece” Inspired by the 2004 biography of Alexander Hamilton, the show made its off-Broadway debut in 2015, where it sold out. It moved to Broadway, winning further rave reviews and has already garnered 11 Tony awards, one Grammy award for the album and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. 

Shashi Kapoor and his 15 best films that prove why he was an era in himself

Shashi Kapoor was admitted to Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Andheri on Sunday night, reportedly, for a chest infection treatment. The 79 year old legendary actor was the son of Prithviraj Kapoor.

It’s an end of an era. Shashi Kapoor’s death has not just left a void in the Indian film industry, but also closed a chapter in the memories of generations. The Bollywood veteran, who began as a child artist with films like Aag, Sangam and Awaara, did his first solo lead in 1961 film Dharmaputra. In a career spanning nearly six decades, Shashi Kapoor has been instrumental in giving Indian cinema, some of the most beautiful, heart wrenching dramas.
Here is a list of 15 films which are gold for not just movie aficionados, but is also a reference point for aspiring filmmakers.

1. Jab Jab Phool Khile

The 1965 romantic drama was a blockbuster and was even ranked at the second spot of top ten highest grossing films at the Indian box office in that year. The film starring Shashi Kapoor and Nanda was a story about a poor boatman in Kashmir who falls in love with a rich tourist girl.

Iconic Indian Actor Shashi Kapoor Dies at 79

The star of numerous Merchant-Ivory films, Indian actor Shashi Kapoor has died after a prolonged illness. He was 79. He was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai on Sunday with a chest infection and died on Monday.

Kapoor was one of the few Indian actors who straddled the cinemas of India and the West. He was the youngest son of actor Prithviraj Kapoor.

After appearing as a child actor in Raj Kapoor’s “Aag” (1948) and “Awaara,” Shashi Kapoor debuted as a leading man in 1961 in Yash Chopra’s “Dharmputra.”

Kapoor’s association with the James Ivory-Ismail Merchant team began in 1963 with “The Householder” and continued with “Shakespeare-Wallah” (1965), “Bombay Talkie” (1970) and “In Custody” (1994), which was also his last major film role.

His numerous successes in Hindi-language films in the early part of his career include “Waqt,” “Jab Jab Phool Khile,” “Haseena Maan Jayegi,” “Pyar Ka Mausam,” and “Aa Gale Lag Jaa” (1973).

Kapoor also formed an enormously successful on-screen partnership with superstar Amitabh Bachchan, with whom he acted in blockbusters including “Deewar” (1975), “Kabhi Kabhie” (1976), “Trishul” (1978) and “Namak Halaal” (1982).

In 1979, Kapoor, via his Film-Valas production outfit, began producing acclaimed arthouse films, beginning with “Junoon” and followed by “Kalyug,” “36 Chowringhee Lane,” “Vijeta,” and “Utsav.” In 1991, he directed “Ajooba,” starring Bachchan.

Kapoor married British actress Jennifer Kendal. In 1978 they set up Mumbai’s Prithvi Theatre, which remains India’s leading theatre venue. Kendal died in 1984. They are survived by their daughter, Sanjana, and sons Kunal and Karan, all of whom have had acting stints.

Louise and Jamie Redknapp have filed for divorce:'There is no backpedaling'

Following 18 years of marriage, Louise and Jamie Redknapp have authoritatively petitioned for separate, it has been accounted for. 

The match isolated over the mid year following Louise's spell on Strictly Come Dancing a year ago, and after months separated the combine have allegedly chosen that their best alternative is a separation. 

Addressing The Sun, an insider clarified: "Louise has recorded the printed material and there is no backpedaling." 

It is normal that 44-year-old Jamie and Louise, 43, will share authority of their two children, Charley, 13, and nine-year-old Beau, with the young men living with Jamie in their family home after Louise moved out not long ago. 

Your most loved Star Wars fans will love these endowments

Before long, we'll all get the chance to burn through 192 minutes watching fight scenes a universe far, far away. In any case, for a large portion of us, that ultra-long Star Wars: The Last Jedi run time still won't fulfill our requirement for everything Star Wars. 

In this way, expedite the endowments. A Star Wars-themed Christmas, Chanukah or Kwanza display is as close as a large portion of us will get to Luke, Rey, BB-8 and Kylo and Finn. 

What takes after is a rundown of our most loved devices and tech adapt in the Star Wars universe. Some are pristine this year and a couple are set to wind up plainly lasting top choices. 

Hollywood star Patrick Bergin joins the cast as Phil's shady mate Aidan Maguire

A week ago on EastEnders, Phil's previous cellmate Aidan turned up all of a sudden. While his old companion was satisfied to see him, Aidan didn't influence it to clear why he was going to. 

At that point the puzzle extended as we found that the fresh introduction – played by Irish performing artist Patrick Bergin – definitely knows hard man Vincent. As Phil would state, 'Woss goin' on!?' 

It turns out Aidan has one final occupation for Phil. Despite the fact that Sharon won't affirm, it appears to be too great a chance to leave behind. 

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