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LINDSEY BAHR

LINDSEY BAHR

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‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ in development with Andy Serkis to direct and star

Andy Serkis is going back to Middle-earth to play Gollum in two new Lord of the Rings films

‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ in development with Andy Serkis to direct and star
Entertainment

‘The Blue Angels,’ filmed for IMAX, puts viewers in the ‘box’ with the elite flying squad

If you’re looking for a little bit of that “Top Gun: Maverick” spectacle and thrill at the movie theater this summer, you’re in luck

‘The Blue Angels,’ filmed for IMAX, puts viewers in the ‘box’ with the elite flying squad
Business|Entertainment

John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut

John Krasinski’s imaginary friends movie “IF” claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend according to studio estimates Sunday

John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Fred Roos, ‘Godfather Part II’ producer and longtime Coppola collaborator, dies at 89

Fred Roos, the Oscar-winning producer of “The Godfather Part II” who helped launch the careers of numerous superstars from Jack Nicholson to Tom Cruise, has died

Fred Roos, ‘Godfather Part II’ producer and longtime Coppola collaborator, dies at 89
Entertainment|News

‘Furiosa,’ ‘Garfield’ lead slowest Memorial Day box office in decades

The Memorial Day box office is cruising for a two-decade low

‘Furiosa,’ ‘Garfield’ lead slowest Memorial Day box office in decades
Entertainment

‘Furiosa’ sneaks past ‘Garfield’ to claim No. 1 spot over Memorial Day holiday weekend

Furiosa won the holiday box office over Garfield by a hair

‘Furiosa’ sneaks past ‘Garfield’ to claim No. 1 spot over Memorial Day holiday weekend
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Amy Homma succeeds Jacqueline Stewart to lead Academy Museum

Jacqueline Stewart is leaving her post leading the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to return to the University of Chicago

Amy Homma succeeds Jacqueline Stewart to lead Academy Museum
Entertainment

‘Garfield,’ ‘Furiosa’ repeat atop box office charts as slow summer grinds on

It was a quiet weekend at North American movie theaters, dominated once again by Sony’s “The Garfield Movie” and Warner Bros

‘Garfield,’ ‘Furiosa’ repeat atop box office charts as slow summer grinds on
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Q&A: Tom Tykwer, Franka Potente on the frenzy of ‘Run Lola Run’ and its theatrical re-release

It’s been 25 years since “Run Lola Run” was released in the United States

Q&A: Tom Tykwer, Franka Potente on the frenzy of ‘Run Lola Run’ and its theatrical re-release
Celebrity|Entertainment

Academy Museum Gala picks starry honorees for its fall fundraiser

Paul Mescal, Rita Moreno and Quentin Tarantino are getting awards at the annual Academy Museum Gala in October

Academy Museum Gala picks starry honorees for its fall fundraiser
Arts|Entertainment

Organization behind the Oscars elects board of governors for 2024-25 term

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars, announced 17 people elected to its board of governors Monday

Organization behind the Oscars elects board of governors for 2024-25 term
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Sony Pictures acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the dine-in movie theater chain

Sony Pictures Entertainment is getting into the exhibition business

Sony Pictures acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the dine-in movie theater chain
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Quincy Jones, Richard Curtis, Juliet Taylor and Bond producers will get honorary Oscars

Quincy Jones, casting director Juliet Taylor, filmmaker Richard Curtis and James Bond producers Michael G

Quincy Jones, Richard Curtis, Juliet Taylor and Bond producers will get honorary Oscars
Arts|Entertainment

An emotional win for theaters, Hollywood: ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening

Hollywood’s summer movie anxieties gave way to joy this weekend with the massive debut of Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.”

An emotional win for theaters, Hollywood: ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening
Entertainment

Rebellious. Cool. Nostalgic. Bringing ‘The Bikeriders’ to life, and movie theaters

Jeff Nichols had dreamt of making a film about a 1960s motorcycle club for over 20 years

Rebellious. Cool. Nostalgic. Bringing ‘The Bikeriders’ to life, and movie theaters
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, 485 others invited to join film academy

Actors Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Catherine O’Hara and filmmakers Cord Jefferson, Boots Riley and S

Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, 485 others invited to join film academy
Arts|Entertainment

From DVF to Star Wars, filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy charts her own path in Hollywood

Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s oeuvre defies simple categorization

From DVF to Star Wars, filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy charts her own path in Hollywood
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

AP picks 2024's best movies so far, from 'Furiosa' to 'Thelma,' 'I Saw the TV Glow' to 'Challengers'

The movie year, jumbled a bit by 2023’s strikes, might feel like it’s only just getting going

AP picks 2024's best movies so far, from 'Furiosa' to 'Thelma,' 'I Saw the TV Glow' to 'Challengers'
Business|Entertainment

‘A Quiet Place’ prequel box office speaks volumes as Costner’s Western gets a bumpy start

“A Quiet Place: Day One” is making noise at the box office

‘A Quiet Place’ prequel box office speaks volumes as Costner’s Western gets a bumpy start
Entertainment

‘Despicable Me 4’ reigns at box office, while ‘Longlegs’ gets impressive start

Gru and the minions are celebrating a second week in first place at the North American box office

‘Despicable Me 4’ reigns at box office, while ‘Longlegs’ gets impressive start
Celebrity|Entertainment

James Sikking, star of 'Hill Street Blues' and 'Doogie Howser, MD,' dies at 90

James Sikking of “Hill Street Blues” has died at 90

James Sikking, star of 'Hill Street Blues' and 'Doogie Howser, MD,' dies at 90
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

Spectacle, spires and romance: The 'real suspense' behind Netflix doc ‘Skywalkers: A Love Story’

The new Netflix documentary “Skywalkers: A Love Story” takes viewers to wild, vertigo-inducing heights

Spectacle, spires and romance: The 'real suspense' behind Netflix doc ‘Skywalkers: A Love Story’
Entertainment

‘Twisters’ whips up $80.5 million at box office, while ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ looms

Moviegoers ran toward the tornadoes this weekend, propelling “Twisters” to a blockbuster opening

‘Twisters’ whips up $80.5 million at box office, while ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ looms
Arts|Entertainment|News

Adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s ‘Nickel Boys’ to open New York Film Festival this fall

“Nickel Boys,” an adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, will open the 62nd New York Film Festival in September, organizers said Monday

Adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s ‘Nickel Boys’ to open New York Film Festival this fall
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Toronto Film Festival lineup includes movies from Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, more

The Angelina Jolie-directed war film “Without Blood,” a documentary about Bruce Springsteen and Mike Leigh’s contemporary tragicomedy “Hard Truths” will have their world premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival this fall

Toronto Film Festival lineup includes movies from Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, more

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