Disney purchased LucasfilmLtd. in 2012 and unveiled "The Force Awakens" in 2015, which was the first new film in the series since “Revenge of the Sith” debuted in 2005. “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” was the second movie in the third trilogy followed by “The Rise of Skywalker,” which debuted Dec. 20, 2019. In between “Solo: A Star Wars Story” debuted May 25, 2018.
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Geraldine Brooks Wins 2022 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award for Historical Novel ‘Horse’
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks’ novel Horse has been awarded first prize in the 17th annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award. Crafted by a master of historical fiction, it is the beautifully imagined tale of legendary 19th century racehorse and sire Lexington, and a young, enslaved groom who loved him.
Game of Silks Players Target $70,000 at Breeders’ Cup
Game of Silks players are experiencing their first major Thoroughbred event this weekend when the Breeders’ Cup World Championships are held Nov. 3.
Horse Racing Novel ‘Kick the Latch’ Nominated for William Hill Sports Book Award
For the first time in its history, books by female authors dominate the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award shortlist. Following an independent judging process by a panel of experts in sports and journalism, four of the six are titles written by women, the highest percentage of female finalists since the competition started in 1989.
