LOS ANGELES Morgan Freemans lifetime achievement tribute from the Screen Actors Guild last month was all the more remarkable when you consider the 80-year-old legends big-screen breakthrough didnt come until he played an intimidating pimp in Street Smart at age 50.

Darth Vader has been voted the greatest movie villain of all time.

The iconic Sith Lord first debuted in 'Star Wars: A New Hope' back in 1977 and since then, he has become one of the world's most loved - and feared - screen characters.

Played by David Prowse and voiced by James Earl Jones in the original trilogy, the character has since been seen making cameos in the prequel and in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story', while his iconic broken mask was also seen in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'.

It was swift and the judgement final.

The second suspect arrested in Liberty County for indecent exposure has pleaded guilty and is now behind bars.

Randy Earl Jones, Jr., 25, who was taken into custody by the Cleveland Police Department and placed in Liberty County jail facing Class B misdemeanor charges for indecent exposure accepted a plea offer and is now behind bars in Liberty County Jail.

A second suspect has been arrested in Liberty County for indecent exposure.

Randy Earl Jones, Jr., 25, was taken into custody by the Cleveland Police Department and has been placed in Liberty County jail facing Class B misdemeanor charges for reportedly pleasuring himself in front of customers at the Walmart in Cleveland. Records show he is already on probation in San Jacinto County for the same offense.

Beyonce will play Nala in Disney's 'Lion King' remake

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Oh, Beyonce just can't wait to be queen.

The Grammy-winning singer and "Dreamgirls" actress been added as Nala in Disney's upcoming live-action remake of "The Lion King."

She joins an all-star cast that includes Donald Glover (Simba), James Earl Jones (Mufasa), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Scar), John Oliver (Zazu), Seth Rogan (Pumbaa) and Billy Eichner (Timon).

DANBURY — Savings Bank of Danbury will be the only bank in the Northeast to be featured in an episode of “Behind the Scenes,” a documentary program hosted by James Earl Jones and aired on public television.

Savings Bank of Danbury, one of five banks to be featured in the program, was chosen for its “reputation for being dedicated to the community,” according to a release issued by the bank. The episode focuses on community banking and airs this month on public pelevision.

Denzel Washington is set to return to Broadway.

The 62-year-old actor is poised to star in a 14-week run of Eugene O'Neill's 'The Iceman Cometh' at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in the spring, when he will be directed by five-time Tony winner George C. Wolfe.

Speaking to the New York Post, Washington said: "I'm very excited to come back to Broadway in this great play and to be working on it with George Wolfe."

Alfre Woodard and John Kani have joined the cast of 'The Lion King'.

Woodard, 64, will play Simba's mother Sarabi and Kani, 73, will be taking on the role of the wise baboon Rafiki, who advises Mufasa, the king of Pride Rock, The Wrap reports.

The two actors are best known for the roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie 'Captain America: Civil War'.

Tulsa actress Alfre Woodard has joined the all-star cast of Disney's upcoming new version of its classic movie "The Lion King."

The Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-winning star — a native of Tulsa and a graduate of Bishop Kelley High School — will voice Sarabi, the mother of Simba, in the film that is slated to be released in July 2019.

He was always “Mr. Cooper” in these eyes, a highly respected neighbor back when home was a magical place called Linwood Square atop a hill in Roxbury.

He commanded that respect just by being himself, an impressive man with a voice that sounded like James Earl Jones and a no-nonsense manner that suggested wherever he was headed had to be a destination of great importance.

At least that’s how he looked to the boy this writer used to be.

The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing will present the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre to stage and screen icon James Earl Jones at the 2017 Tony Awards, airing at 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 11 on CBS.

James Earl Jones is to receive a special Tony Award for lifetime achievement in theatre.

The 86-year-old actor - whose career has spanned over 60 years - is set to be honoured at the 71st Annual Tony Awards in June later this year for his longstanding and successful career.

U.S. box office (inflation-adjusted): $771,116,600Smart Rating: 95.71Release year: 1994Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Matthew Broderick, Niketa CalameThis Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), the heir of his father, Mufasa (James Earl Jones). Simba's wicked uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons), plots to usurp Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult (Matthew Broderick) to take back his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella).

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Smart Rating: 95.71Genre: Children, Musical, Adventure, AnimatedStarring: Rowan Atkinson, Matthew Broderick, Niketa CalameThis Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), the heir of his father, Mufasa (James Earl Jones). Simba's wicked uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons), plots to usurp Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult (Matthew Broderick) to take back his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella).

Donald Glover has been cast as Simba in 'The Lion King' remake.

The 33-year-old actor and rapper - who will also star in the upcoming Han Solo 'Star Wars' spin-off - has been cast as the protagonist in director Jon Favreau's live-action adaptation of the beloved Disney cartoon.

Jon shared a picture of Donald on Twitter and wrote: "I just can't wait to be king. #Simba."

These are the bookings recorded for the Doris C. Gravat Detention Center for Jan. 13-16. Some names have already been printed and are not included below. Some of the people listed may not have actually spent time in jail if they posted bond and were released. Although those listed have been arrested and charged, that does not mean they have been found guilty. All bookings may be viewed online by visiting www.aikenstandard.com and clicking on the “Crime” tab.

WALTHAM — Any attempt to make tonight’s titanic tilt in Toronto into roundball Armageddon fell flat at the feet of Brad Stevens yesterday.

To be sure, the Celtics, now a game behind, can forge a tie with the Raptors in the all-important race for the championship (Eastern Conference, non-Cleveland category) with a victory this evening, but not even James Earl Jones’ voice on the promo can change the fact this is still January.

Now in his 40s, “Star Wars” superfan Tim Arnold remembers the moment he was introduced to villain Darth Vader on the big screen.

Arnold’s grandpa took the 4-year-old to a breakfast of pancakes at McDonald’s, then on to the theater to see the first movie in the blockbuster franchise.

Now in his 40s, “Star Wars” superfan Tim Arnold remembers the moment he was introduced to villain Darth Vader on the big screen.

Arnold’s grandpa took the 4-year-old to a breakfast of pancakes at McDonald’s, then on to the theater to see the first movie in the blockbuster franchise.

Now in his 40s, “Star Wars” superfan Tim Arnold remembers the moment he was introduced to villain Darth Vader on the big screen.

Arnold’s grandpa took the 4-year-old to a breakfast of pancakes at McDonald’s, then on to the theater to see the first movie in the blockbuster franchise.

Now in his 40s, Star Wars superfan Tim Arnold remembers the moment he was introduced to villain Darth Vader on the big screen.

Arnold’s grandpa took the 4-year-old to a breakfast of pancakes at McDonald’s, then on to the theater to see the first movie in the blockbuster franchise.

“I literally remember every second of that experience,” Arnold said, inside Jedi Alliance, the toy emporium and arcade he runs with his brother, Tyler, as his hand rested on a re-creation of the villain’s melted helmet.

Now in his 40s, Star Wars superfan Tim Arnold remembers the moment he was introduced to villain Darth Vader on the big screen.

Arnold’s grandpa took the 4-year-old to a breakfast of pancakes at McDonald’s, then on to the theater to see the first movie in the blockbuster franchise.

“I literally remember every second of that experience,” Arnold said, inside Jedi Alliance, the toy emporium and arcade he runs with his brother, Tyler, as his hand rested on a re-creation of the villain’s melted helmet.

In 1933, Sammy Davis Jr., then 7 years old, played a kid who dreamed of the presidency in the movie short “Rufus Jones for President.” That was just the start of a long list of black presidents, some of whom beat Barack Obama to the Oval Office.

Actress Cecilia Hart Jones has died after a year-long battle with ovarian cancer, according to an obituary posted on Westport Now. She was 68.

Jones, known locally for her theater performances at the Westport Country Playhouse and internationally for her guest-star roles on Law-and-Order and MacGyver , is survived by her husband James Earl Jones and her son Flynn, according to the obituary.

Wilma Bernice Terry Higbee Rust Jones Wilma Bernice Terry Higbee Rust Jones, 94, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. Wilma was born on August 16, 1922 to Joseph A. and Mary Terry. She attended Whitier Elementary, Franklin Junior High, and Pocatello High School. She worked at Consolidated Aircraft, Garret Freightlines, West Chiropractor, The Boy Scout Office, and ISU, retiring in 1980. Wilma was married to Roy LaVern Higbee from October 1, 1941-October...