Today: October 29, 2024
Today: October 29, 2024

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Gosling, Stone and a canine star mingle at Oscar nominees' lunch

Stars of "Barbie," "Oppenheimer" and other Oscar-nominated films came together on Monday at the annual nominees luncheon, a celebratory event where actors,

Gosling, Stone and a canine star mingle at Oscar nominees' lunch
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Norman Jewison, director of 'In the Heat of the Night,' dead at 97

Canadian film director Norman Jewison, whose eclectic array of masterpieces included the 1967 racial drama "In the Heat of the Night," the 1987 tart romantic comedy "

Norman Jewison, director of 'In the Heat of the Night,' dead at 97
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With ‘Alien’ back in theaters, ‘Alien: Romulus’ director teases how the new film connects

Ridley Scott’s “Alien” is back in theaters Friday for its 45th anniversary and to get audiences excited about the new installment coming in August

With ‘Alien’ back in theaters, ‘Alien: Romulus’ director teases how the new film connects
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Summer Movie Guide: Virtually all the movies coming to theaters and streaming from May to Labor Day

Are you ready for some movies this summer

Summer Movie Guide: Virtually all the movies coming to theaters and streaming from May to Labor Day
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The summer after Barbenheimer and the strikes, Hollywood charts a new course

Expectations are tempered for the financial prospects of summer of 2024 at the movies

The summer after Barbenheimer and the strikes, Hollywood charts a new course
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Kit Harington leans into playing a bad guy in 'Blood for Dust'

Kit Harington says he jumped at the chance to sport what he calls a “proper porn ‘stache'' to play a drug-running killer in “Blood for Dust.”

Kit Harington leans into playing a bad guy in 'Blood for Dust'
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What to stream this week: A Bon Jovi documentary, Idris Elba in 'Knuckles' and 'Anyone But You'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell hit romantic comedy “Anyone But You” hitting Netflix, two teen ghost detectives who appear in DC comic books star in their own series called “Dead Boy Detectives" and a documentary detailing Bon Jovi’s rise to fame, breakups and breakdowns

What to stream this week: A Bon Jovi documentary, Idris Elba in 'Knuckles' and 'Anyone But You'
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

What to stream this week: Conan O’Brien travels, 'Migration' soars and Taylor Swift will reign

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Taylor Swift's eagerly anticipated album “The Tortured Poets Department,” a family of ducks is coaxed into flying south for the winter in the kid-friendly animated movie “Migration” and Conan O’Brien makes himself the brunt of jokes in his new travel show “Conan O’Brien Must Go” for Max

What to stream this week: Conan O’Brien travels, 'Migration' soars and Taylor Swift will reign
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The show goes on for Paramount with ‘Gladiator II,’ a new Damien Chazelle movie and more

With reports and rumors swirling about possible mergers and bids to acquire Paramount, the film studio put its best foot forward for theater owners at CinemaCon on Thursday

The show goes on for Paramount with ‘Gladiator II,’ a new Damien Chazelle movie and more
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Cannes sets lineup with Lanthimos, Coppola and Trump film 'The Apprentice'

Organizers announced that tew films from Yorgos Lanthimos, Andrea Arnold and Francis Ford Coppola, as well as a portrait of 1980s Donald Trump, will compete for the Palme d’Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival

Cannes sets lineup with Lanthimos, Coppola and Trump film 'The Apprentice'
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Universal Pictures teases ‘Wicked’ and announces ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’

With the dust settled from a big 2023, winning best picture and topping the box office, Universal Pictures is looking to the future

Universal Pictures teases ‘Wicked’ and announces ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’
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Margot Robbie making ‘Monopoly’ movie and Blumhouse reviving ‘Blair Witch’

Margot Robbie has her sights on another toy

Margot Robbie making ‘Monopoly’ movie and Blumhouse reviving ‘Blair Witch’
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Warner Bros. teases ‘Joker’ sequel, ‘Beetlejuice 2’ and more at CinemaCon

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Warner Bros. teases ‘Joker’ sequel, ‘Beetlejuice 2’ and more at CinemaCon
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‘Godzilla x Kong’ maintains box-office dominion in second weekend

“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” easily swatted away a pair of challengers to hold on to the top spot at the box office for the second week in a row, according to studio estimates Sunday

‘Godzilla x Kong’ maintains box-office dominion in second weekend
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'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" roars to an $80 million box office opening

The Godzilla-King Kong combo stomped on expectations as “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” roared to an $80 million opening at the weekend box office

'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" roars to an $80 million box office opening
Entertainment

What to stream this week: Sheila E. plays salsa, Andrew Scott gets evil and Colin Farrell detects

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include albums from hip-hop hitmaker Bryson Tiller and percussion master Sheila E

What to stream this week: Sheila E. plays salsa, Andrew Scott gets evil and Colin Farrell detects
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Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley on the joys of foul language and friendship

Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley play women brought together by letters in the new film “Wicked Little Letters” but their preferred means of communication is WhatsApp

Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley on the joys of foul language and friendship
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After ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune,’ Timothée Chalamet signs first look deal with Warner Bros.

Following the success of “Wonka” and the “Dune” movies, Warner Bros

After ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune,’ Timothée Chalamet signs first look deal with Warner Bros.
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As speculation about the next Bond grows, here's how some actors have responded to casting rumors

Speculation about the actor who will be tapped as the next James Bond grew this week with reports that the role would go to Aaron Taylor-Johnson

As speculation about the next Bond grows, here's how some actors have responded to casting rumors
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What to stream this week: Beyoncé, Steve Martin, J-Hope, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Nighy and 'Madu'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Beyoncé's “Act ll: Cowboy Carter,” a Amazon Prime docuseries about BTS member J-Hope and “Madu,” a documentary about a Nigerian boy who dreams of being a professional ballet dancer

What to stream this week: Beyoncé, Steve Martin, J-Hope, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Nighy and 'Madu'
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'Furiosa,' the follow-up to 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' will premiere at Cannes Film Festival

“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” George Miller’s eagerly awaited follow-up to “Mad Max: Fury Road,” will make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May

'Furiosa,' the follow-up to 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' will premiere at Cannes Film Festival
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In ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,’ the Titans are the stars

“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” in theaters everywhere March 29, is a sequel to “Godzilla vs

In ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,’ the Titans are the stars
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‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ repeats at No. 1 on the box office charts

“Kung Fu Panda 4” held its No. 1 spot atop the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ repeats at No. 1 on the box office charts
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What to stream this week: Shakira, Paul Simon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kristen Wiig and Princess Peach

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Shakira's first album in seven years, Jake Gyllenhaal starring in an update of the pulpy cult classic “Road House” and “Law & Order” creator Dick Wolf dips into the true crime world with a new docuseries on Netflix

What to stream this week: Shakira, Paul Simon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kristen Wiig and Princess Peach
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Q&A: Kristen Stewart, Rose Glass and Katy O'Brian on their ‘fun, sweaty, violent’ film

Rose Glass’ first film “Saint Maud,” was a chilling picture of faith and madness

Q&A: Kristen Stewart, Rose Glass and Katy O'Brian on their ‘fun, sweaty, violent’ film
Arts|Entertainment|News|Opinion

Oscars get audience lift from 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer,' but ratings aren't lofty

“Barbenheimer” brought a bump not a boom to Oscars ratings

Oscars get audience lift from 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer,' but ratings aren't lofty
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Al Pacino says Oscars producers asked him to omit reading best picture nominees

Al Pacino says he was following the instructions of the Oscars producers when he omitted the names of the best picture nominees while announcing the winner of the show’s biggest category

Al Pacino says Oscars producers asked him to omit reading best picture nominees
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Messi the celebrity dog made it to the Oscars. Here's how the show pulled off his (clapping) cameo

Messi the dog did attend the Oscars after all

Messi the celebrity dog made it to the Oscars. Here's how the show pulled off his (clapping) cameo
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Emma Stone won, but Lily Gladstone didn't lose

The Academy Awards were full of sure-things, long-awaited anointments and easy predictions

Emma Stone won, but Lily Gladstone didn't lose
News|World

Oscar Moments: Talk of war and peace, a coronation for Nolan, and Ken-demonium for Gosling

There was talk of war, and pleas for peace

Oscar Moments: Talk of war and peace, a coronation for Nolan, and Ken-demonium for Gosling
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Behind the Scenes: What you didn't see at the 2024 Oscars

There is a whole other show that happens offscreen at the Oscars that the home audience doesn’t see on television

Behind the Scenes: What you didn't see at the 2024 Oscars
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Emma Stone wins second career best actress Oscar for 'Poor Things' in tight race with Lily Gladstone

Emma Stone has won the best actress Oscar for “Poor Things,” her second career victory in the category

Emma Stone wins second career best actress Oscar for 'Poor Things' in tight race with Lily Gladstone
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Christopher Nolan wins his first Oscar for directing 'Oppenheimer'

Christopher Nolan has won his first Oscar for directing “Oppenheimer.”

Christopher Nolan wins his first Oscar for directing 'Oppenheimer'
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Billie Eilish and Finneas win best original song Oscar for 'Barbie' ballad, 'What Was I Made For?'

What were Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell made for

Billie Eilish and Finneas win best original song Oscar for 'Barbie' ballad, 'What Was I Made For?'
Entertainment

The monster wins one at last as 'Godzilla Minus One' wins the Oscar for visual effects

Godzilla finally made it to the Oscars this year — and slayed

The monster wins one at last as 'Godzilla Minus One' wins the Oscar for visual effects
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The latest from the Oscars: Memorable moments and notable quotes

Welcome to the 96th Oscars

The latest from the Oscars: Memorable moments and notable quotes
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Robert Downey Jr. wins supporting actor and his first Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'

Robert Downey Jr. has won his first Oscar

Robert Downey Jr. wins supporting actor and his first Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'
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How to watch (and stream) the 2024 Oscars

It's almost time for the Oscars

How to watch (and stream) the 2024 Oscars
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'Oppenheimer' set to overpower at the Oscars Sunday night

Hi, “Oppenheimer.”

'Oppenheimer' set to overpower at the Oscars Sunday night
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Vanity Fair and Saint Laurent toast ‘Oppenheimer’ at a historic home before Oscars

On the Friday before the Oscars, the center of Hollywood seemed to be at a private home in Los Feliz

Vanity Fair and Saint Laurent toast ‘Oppenheimer’ at a historic home before Oscars
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The failures of ‘Oppenheimer’ and the ascent of the foreign film - 6 essential reads for the Oscars

Before you tune into Hollywood’s biggest night of the year, check out our coverage of the stars of this year’s show.

The failures of ‘Oppenheimer’ and the ascent of the foreign film - 6 essential reads for the Oscars
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What to stream this week: Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, 'Grey’s Anatomy' and MLB The Show 24

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include albums from Justin Timberlake and Kacey Musgraves, the launch of season 20 of “Grey’s Anatomy” and Taylor Swift’s concert film “The Eras Tour” landing on Disney+

What to stream this week: Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, 'Grey’s Anatomy' and MLB The Show 24
Celebrity|Entertainment

Anthony Hopkins' tricks to acting are really quite simple

Now that he’s been doing it for well over half a century, Anthony Hopkins believes acting is much “easier” now

Anthony Hopkins' tricks to acting are really quite simple
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Oscars producers promise cameos and surprises for Sunday’s (1 hour earlier) show

With just a few days to go until the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, the show’s producers are feeling good about what they’ve put together

Oscars producers promise cameos and surprises for Sunday’s (1 hour earlier) show
Entertainment

After a decade in limbo, Zac Efron and John Cena's buddy comedy 'Ricky Stanicky' hits streaming

When director Peter Farrelly set out to make “There’s Something About Mary” more than 25 years ago, he knew it might take some convincing for a studio to open the purse strings for a boundary-pushing comedy

After a decade in limbo, Zac Efron and John Cena's buddy comedy 'Ricky Stanicky' hits streaming
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Q&A: Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars again. This time, it's an election year

Through one of the most tumultuous periods in Oscar history, through flub and slap, Jimmy Kimmel has emerged as the steadying hand and abiding face of the Academy Awards

Q&A: Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars again. This time, it's an election year
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What to stream this week: Ariana Grande, 'Wonka,' Garth Brooks, animal queens and 'Poor Things'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a new album from pop princess Ariana Grande, a docuseries on National Geographic that follows female leaders of the animal kingdom and the Emma Stone-led “Poor Things” landing on Hulu, just in time for the Academy Awards

What to stream this week: Ariana Grande, 'Wonka,' Garth Brooks, animal queens and 'Poor Things'
Arts|Entertainment

An Oscars comeback? How the film academy went global and found its footing again

After some rough patches, the Oscars may have finally met the moment with a diverse, global membership and a batch of best picture nominees that reflect global cinema

An Oscars comeback? How the film academy went global and found its footing again
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What will win at the Oscars? AP's film writers set their predictions

It's been a stellar year in film, and not just because of the convergence of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” and their release dates

What will win at the Oscars? AP's film writers set their predictions
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The SAG Awards will stream Saturday live on Netflix. Here's what to know

Since Netflix launched into original films, the streaming service has been an annual force in Hollywood’s awards season

The SAG Awards will stream Saturday live on Netflix. Here's what to know
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What to stream this week: Adam Sandler is in space, 'Elsbeth' sleuths and Japan shines in 'Shogun'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” storming Apple TV+, East meets West in feudal Japan with the kick-off of the series “Shogun,” and Disney+'s animated series “Iwájú” offers a coming-of-age story set in the future in Lagos, Nigeria

What to stream this week: Adam Sandler is in space, 'Elsbeth' sleuths and Japan shines in 'Shogun'
Arts|Entertainment

Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke give sexploitation cinema a queer spin in 'Drive-Away Dolls'

Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke's “Drive-Away Dolls" signifies both the much-awaited return of Coen to narrative filmmaking and the giddy revival of a long-dormant spirit of ’70s B-movie filmmaking

Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke give sexploitation cinema a queer spin in 'Drive-Away Dolls'
Sports

The Hoosier Gym, home of the Hickory Huskers, still resonates with basketball fans

The court is the same one where Jimmy Chitwood played

The Hoosier Gym, home of the Hickory Huskers, still resonates with basketball fans
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'Oppenheimer' aims for a record haul as stars shine at the British Academy Film Awards

Atom-bomb epic “Oppenheimer” could smash records at the British Academy Film Awards if it makes good on its field-leading 13 nominations

'Oppenheimer' aims for a record haul as stars shine at the British Academy Film Awards
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Stars, royalty and a 'Poppenheimer' showdown. Here's what to expect at Britain's BAFTA film awards

“Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things” are the leading contenders for Sunday's British Academy Film Awards

Stars, royalty and a 'Poppenheimer' showdown. Here's what to expect at Britain's BAFTA film awards
Entertainment|Lifestyle

What to stream this week: 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' 'Priscilla' and Dolly Parton's puppies

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include albums from MGMT and Allie X, “Avatar: The Last Airbender” gets the live-action treatment from Netflix and the seventh and final season begins of the hospital drama “The Good Doctor.”

What to stream this week: 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' 'Priscilla' and Dolly Parton's puppies
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Everything you need to know about this year's Oscars

After a winter barrage of award shows — the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Grammys — the grandaddy of them all, the Academy Awards, are around the corner

Everything you need to know about this year's Oscars
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Zendaya stuns at 'Dune: Part Two' world premiere in vintage silver cyborg suit by Mugler

Zendaya stunned Thursday at the “Dune: Part Two” world premiere in London in a silver cyborg suit

Zendaya stuns at 'Dune: Part Two' world premiere in vintage silver cyborg suit by Mugler
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Bradley Cooper laments lack of public awareness of Leonard Bernstein

Bradley Cooper hopes his film “Maestro” will increase awareness about Leonard Bernstein

Bradley Cooper laments lack of public awareness of Leonard Bernstein
Entertainment

Godzilla, Oscar newbie, stomps into the Academy Awards

Godzilla has been to Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris, San Francisco, Boston, Moscow, London and Hawaii

Godzilla, Oscar newbie, stomps into the Academy Awards
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Berlin Film Festival brings Israeli-Palestinian tensions and other issues into the spotlight

The 74th Berlin International Film Festival opens Thursday with the world premiere of “Small Things Like These” starring man of the moment Cillian Murphy

Berlin Film Festival brings Israeli-Palestinian tensions and other issues into the spotlight
Celebrity|Entertainment

Oscar nominees for films from 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' to documentary shorts gather for luncheon

The annual Academy Award nominees luncheon is a chance for all the Oscar hopefuls to come together for photos, hugs and congratulations

Oscar nominees for films from 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' to documentary shorts gather for luncheon
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Is ‘Dune: Part Two’ Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Empire Strikes Back’? Christopher Nolan thinks so.

Denis Villeneuve doesn’t feel like he came back to Arrakis for “Dune: Part Two.”

Is ‘Dune: Part Two’ Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Empire Strikes Back’? Christopher Nolan thinks so.
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What to stream this week: 'Young Sheldon,' Amy Schumer, 'Oppenheimer' and lots and lots of JLo

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include “Young Sheldon” returning for its seventh and final season, Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. exploring the power of gospel in a two-part PBS documentary and two projects from Jennifer Lopez, a movie about her love life and a 13-track album

What to stream this week: 'Young Sheldon,' Amy Schumer, 'Oppenheimer' and lots and lots of JLo
Entertainment

Disney Animation’s ‘Moana 2’ announced for a Thanksgiving release

Moana and Maui are sailing back to the big screen, very quickly

Disney Animation’s ‘Moana 2’ announced for a Thanksgiving release
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Q&A: Nolan and Villeneuve on ‘Tenet’ returning to theaters and why ‘Dune 2’ will be shown on film

Christopher Nolan has, by any account, had a banner year with “Oppenheimer.”

Q&A: Nolan and Villeneuve on ‘Tenet’ returning to theaters and why ‘Dune 2’ will be shown on film
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'Argylle,' with checkered reviews, flops with $18M for the big-budget Apple release

Apple has had it’s first box office flop

'Argylle,' with checkered reviews, flops with $18M for the big-budget Apple release
Celebrity|Entertainment

Q&A: Daisy Ridley on fighting the dark side and developing dark comedy

Actor Daisy Ridley doesn’t want audiences to be misled by the title of her new film, “Sometimes I Think About Dying.”

Q&A: Daisy Ridley on fighting the dark side and developing dark comedy
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What to stream this week, Super Bowl edition: Usher, classic commercials and lots of puppies

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include “Abbott Elementary” debuting its third season on ABC, Charlie Kaufman's animated movie “Orion and the Dark” and Usher's “Coming Home.”

What to stream this week, Super Bowl edition: Usher, classic commercials and lots of puppies
Entertainment

A quiet weekend at the box office with ‘The Beekeeper' on top and some Oscar boosts

Holdovers and Oscar hopefuls dominated the North American box office charts this weekend in the absence of any new wide releases

A quiet weekend at the box office with ‘The Beekeeper' on top and some Oscar boosts
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Brad Pitt at Rolex 24 to film scenes for Formula One movie

Of course Brad Pitt is at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the most prestigious endurance race in the United States

Brad Pitt at Rolex 24 to film scenes for Formula One movie
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What to stream this week: Donald Glover, Run-D.M.C., 'Choir' and bye to 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the launch of the final season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm" on Sunday, Donald Glover starring as a spy in the new TV series “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” and a documentary on Run-D

What to stream this week: Donald Glover, Run-D.M.C., 'Choir' and bye to 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
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'In the Summers' and 'Porcelain War' win top prizes at Sundance Film Festival

“In the Summers,” an affecting, years-spanning drama about a complicated parent-children relationship, nabbed the Grand Jury prize at the 40th Sundance Film Festival, while the top honor for documentary went to “Porcelain War,” about a Ukrainian couple who craft fragile, intricately painted ceramics while war rages around them

'In the Summers' and 'Porcelain War' win top prizes at Sundance Film Festival
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Jodie Foster's back, 'Barbie' brings novel numbers and other Oscar nomination facts and figures

Here's a look at some notable facts and figures from this year's Oscar nominations

Jodie Foster's back, 'Barbie' brings novel numbers and other Oscar nomination facts and figures
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Lily Gladstone, Christopher Nolan, Colman Domingo and many more react to their Oscar nominations

New Oscar nominees are reacting to the news with glee, pride and humility

Lily Gladstone, Christopher Nolan, Colman Domingo and many more react to their Oscar nominations
Arts|Entertainment

How (and where) to watch Oscar-nominated films online

After a bruising year for the film industry, Christopher Nolan's atomic hit “Oppenheimer” emerged the winner of the Academy Awards nomination race Tuesday

How (and where) to watch Oscar-nominated films online
Entertainment

Greta Gerwig snubbed for best director and other Oscar nominations surprises

Cue all the “did ‘Barbie’ direct itself” snark

Greta Gerwig snubbed for best director and other Oscar nominations surprises
Entertainment|News

Atomic bomb blockbuster 'Oppenheimer' leads Oscar nominations

"Oppenheimer," the epic film about the World War Two race to build the first atomic bomb, landed a leading 13 Oscar

Atomic bomb blockbuster 'Oppenheimer' leads Oscar nominations
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In the biographical drama ‘Rob Peace,’ Chiwetel Ejiofor reframes a life

Chiwetel Ejiofor had read Jeff Hobbs’ “The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace” years before Antoine Fuqua asked if he might consider writing and directing an adaptation

In the biographical drama ‘Rob Peace,’ Chiwetel Ejiofor reframes a life
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At 40, the Sundance Film Festival celebrates its past and looks to the future

Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck remember one of their first times at the Sundance Film Festival

At 40, the Sundance Film Festival celebrates its past and looks to the future
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What to stream this weekend: Jason Momoa roaming, Green Day rocking and 'Fast X' exploding

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include albums from indie rock heroes Sleater-Kinney and the pop-punk trio Green Day, the Finnish romantic comedy “Fallen Leaves,” and the big, fun action movie “Fast X” racing to Prime Video

What to stream this weekend: Jason Momoa roaming, Green Day rocking and 'Fast X' exploding
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What's streaming now: A gaggle of TV sleuths, the foul-mouthed bear 'Ted' and a Kevin Hart heist

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album by Colombian-American musician Kali Uchis, Seth MacFarlane revives his filthy teddy bear character Ted in a new series for Peacock and Martin Scorsese’s true-crime epic “The Killers of the Flower Moon” begins streaming on Apple TV+

What's streaming now: A gaggle of TV sleuths, the foul-mouthed bear 'Ted' and a Kevin Hart heist
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

In 'The Brothers Sun,' Michelle Yeoh again leads an immigrant family with dark humor — but new faces

Sam Song Li only got his SAG-AFTRA card two years ago

In 'The Brothers Sun,' Michelle Yeoh again leads an immigrant family with dark humor — but new faces
Entertainment|News|Sports|World

The 1972 Andes plane crash story has been told many times. 'Society of the Snow' is something new

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The 1972 Andes plane crash story has been told many times. 'Society of the Snow' is something new
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Bollywood celebrates rocking year, riding high on action flicks, unbridled masculinity and misogyny

Bollywood, India’s Hindi language movie industry, made an impressive comeback in 2023 after a pandemic-driven slowdown, audience fatigue, and the streaming platforms taking away a big chunk of viewership

Bollywood celebrates rocking year, riding high on action flicks, unbridled masculinity and misogyny
Entertainment|Videos

What's streaming now: 'Society of the Snow,' 'Night Court,' 'Good Grief'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Dan Levy's directorial debut, the return of NBC's rebooted “Night Court” for its second season and new game shows on Fox

What's streaming now: 'Society of the Snow,' 'Night Court,' 'Good Grief'
Celebrity|Entertainment

Michael Mann still has another gear. At 80, he's driving 'Ferrari'

Even at age 80, Michael Mann has lost little of his velocity

Michael Mann still has another gear. At 80, he's driving 'Ferrari'
Arts|Entertainment

Andrew Haigh on the collapsing times and unhealed wounds of his ghost story 'All of Us Strangers'

The British filmmaker Andrew Haigh is accustomed to strong responses from his films

Andrew Haigh on the collapsing times and unhealed wounds of his ghost story 'All of Us Strangers'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

How Carey Mulligan became Felicia Montealegre in ‘Maestro’

Carey Mulligan recently realized that she’s spent much of her professional career holding back

How Carey Mulligan became Felicia Montealegre in ‘Maestro’
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What's streaming now: Bradley Cooper conducts, Lidia Bastianich cooks and Percy Jackson quests

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Bradley Cooper’s loving look at the life of Leonard Bernstein in “Maestro,” Percy Jackson finds out that Greek myths aren’t just a history lesson in “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” and PBS celebrates chef Lidia Bastianich

What's streaming now: Bradley Cooper conducts, Lidia Bastianich cooks and Percy Jackson quests
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The Golden Globe nominees are out. Let the awards season of Barbenheimer begin – Analysis

Early awards in Hollywood’s unfurling awards season have gone to films like Celine Song’s tender relationship drama “Past Lives,” Jonathan Glazer’s piercing Holocaust film “The Zone of Interest” and Martin Scorsese’s sprawling Osage murders epic “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

The Golden Globe nominees are out. Let the awards season of Barbenheimer begin – Analysis
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Lupita Nyong’o will head the jury at the annual Berlin film festival in February

Oscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong’o will head the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival in February

Lupita Nyong’o will head the jury at the annual Berlin film festival in February
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What's streaming now: 'Barbie,' Taylor Swift in your home, Cody Johnson and the return of 'Reacher'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a Christmas TV special from country star Cody Johnson, Taylor Swift’s concert movie “The Eras Tour” lands in homes to celebrate her birthday and the second season of “Reacher” starring Alan Ritchson hits of Prime Video

What's streaming now: 'Barbie,' Taylor Swift in your home, Cody Johnson and the return of 'Reacher'
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‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Succession’ are among AFI Award recipients

Both “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” are among the 10 films that will receive an AFI Award in January, the American Film Institute said Thursday

‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Succession’ are among AFI Award recipients
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Sundance lineup for 40th edition features Kristen Stewart, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Steven Soderbergh

Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun play a satellite and a buoy in love, and Will Ferrell takes a road trip with his best friend who is transitioning in films heading to Sundance this year

Sundance lineup for 40th edition features Kristen Stewart, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Steven Soderbergh
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'Past Lives,' 'May December' and 'American Fiction' lead Spirit Award nominations

Celine Song’s “Past Lives,” Todd Haynes’ “May December” and Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” got a leading five nominations, including best feature, from the Film Independent Spirit Awards

'Past Lives,' 'May December' and 'American Fiction' lead Spirit Award nominations
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What's streaming now: Nicki Minaj's birthday album, Julia Roberts is in trouble and Monk returns

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a Nicki Minaj album dropping on her birthday and the return of Tony Shalhoub's OCD private investigator Adrian Monk with a final case

What's streaming now: Nicki Minaj's birthday album, Julia Roberts is in trouble and Monk returns
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Will an earlier Oscars broadcast attract more viewers? ABC plans to try the 7 p.m. slot in 2024

Academy Awards enthusiasts won’t have to stay up quite as late to hear the best picture winner in March

Will an earlier Oscars broadcast attract more viewers? ABC plans to try the 7 p.m. slot in 2024
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'Past Lives,' Lily Gladstone win at Gotham Awards, while Robert De Niro says his speech was edited

Celine Song’s wistful romance “Past Lives” has earned top honors at the Gotham Awards at an award-season kickoff where the night’s biggest drama came in a political speech by Robert De Niro that the actor claimed had been edited

'Past Lives,' Lily Gladstone win at Gotham Awards, while Robert De Niro says his speech was edited
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What's streaming this weekend: Indiana Jones, Paris Hilton, Super Mario and 'Ladies of the 80s'

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Dove Cameron and Peter Gabriel, Harrison Ford’s last hurrah as Indiana Jones swings onto Disney+ and Elvis will be honored with a starry special “Christmas at Graceland” featuring Post Malone, Alanis Morissette, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves and Kane Brown

What's streaming this weekend: Indiana Jones, Paris Hilton, Super Mario and 'Ladies of the 80s'
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Spend this holiday TV season with Paddington, Melissa McCarthy, Lori Loughlin and more

As the temperature drops (in many places), the holiday TV calendar is heating up with a variety of festive options

Spend this holiday TV season with Paddington, Melissa McCarthy, Lori Loughlin and more
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What's streaming now: 'Oppenheimer,' Adam Sandler as a lizard and celebs dancing to Taylor Swift

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Adam Sandler playing a 74-year-old elementary class lizard in the latest Netflix animation offering “Leo” and “Oppenheimer” finally arriving on home screens

What's streaming now: 'Oppenheimer,' Adam Sandler as a lizard and celebs dancing to Taylor Swift
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Taika Waititi on 'Next Goal Wins' and his quest to quit Hollywood

Taika Waititi would really rather just go to the beach

Taika Waititi on 'Next Goal Wins' and his quest to quit Hollywood
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What's streaming now: Dolly Parton rocks out, Godzilla stomps, 'The Crown' returns, 'Rustin' marches

This week’s new entertainment releases include an album of rock songs by Dolly Parton, the first half of the final season of “The Crown” returns to Netflix and three dudes from “Saturday Night Live” get their first feature-film shot

What's streaming now: Dolly Parton rocks out, Godzilla stomps, 'The Crown' returns, 'Rustin' marches
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Alexander Payne on the inspirations of 'The Holdovers' and the movies that shaped him

A deep affection for cinema tends to run alongside the moviemaking for Alexander Payne

Alexander Payne on the inspirations of 'The Holdovers' and the movies that shaped him
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What's streaming now: Chris Stapleton, Call of Duty, 'The Killer,' Tim Allen's Santa return

This week’s new entertainment releases include country superstar Chris Stapleton’s fifth studio album, Michael Fassbender playing a hitman in David Fincher’s “The Killer” and Tim Allen putting on his Santa suit for season two of “The Santa Clauses.”

What's streaming now: Chris Stapleton, Call of Duty, 'The Killer,' Tim Allen's Santa return
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Director of new Godzilla film pursuing 'Japanese spirituality' of 1954 original

Godzilla, the nightmarish radiation spewing monster born out of nuclear weapons, has stomped through many movies, including several Hollywood remakes

Director of new Godzilla film pursuing 'Japanese spirituality' of 1954 original
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'What Happens Later' co-stars Meg Ryan and David Duchovny talk about rom-coms, fame and Nora

Meg Ryan and David Duchovny co-star in the new romantic comedy “What Happens Later,” about two exes stuck in an airport together for 24 hours during a snowstorm

'What Happens Later' co-stars Meg Ryan and David Duchovny talk about rom-coms, fame and Nora
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Shawn Levy talks about 'All the Light We Cannot See' and his friendship with Wolverine and Deadpool

Shawn Levy made the decision to direct the new Netflix limited series “All the Light We Cannot See” when he read a scene between the show's protagonist, a young woman named Marie, and her father played by Mark Ruffalo

Shawn Levy talks about 'All the Light We Cannot See' and his friendship with Wolverine and Deadpool
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What's streaming now: Annette Bening, Jason Aldean, 'Planet Earth,' NKOTB and 'Blue Eye Samurai'

This week’s new entertainment releases include a studio album from Jason Aldean and a posthumous release from Jimmy Buffett, a new Hulu series inspired from Charmaine Wilkerson’s novel “Black Cake” and Annette Bening portrays a real-life hero who swam the treacherous passage from Cuba to Key West in 2013

What's streaming now: Annette Bening, Jason Aldean, 'Planet Earth,' NKOTB and 'Blue Eye Samurai'
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Swift bests Scorsese at box office, but 'Killers of the Flower Moon' opens strongly

In a movie match-up almost as unlikely as “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” Martin Scorsese took on Taylor Swift in cinemas over the weekend

Swift bests Scorsese at box office, but 'Killers of the Flower Moon' opens strongly
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ dances to No. 1 at the box office, eyeing 'Joker' film record

Movie theaters turned into concert venues this weekend as Swifties brought their dance moves and friendship bracelets to multiplexes across the country

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ dances to No. 1 at the box office, eyeing 'Joker' film record
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What's streaming now: The Rolling Stones, John le Carré, 'Living for the Dead' and Harry Bosch

This week’s new entertainment releases include a Rolling Stones album, a revealing documentary about spy novelist John le Carré and “Living for the Dead,” a new Hulu series that's like “Queer Eye” meets “Ghost Hunters.”

What's streaming now: The Rolling Stones, John le Carré, 'Living for the Dead' and Harry Bosch
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What's streaming now: Jamie Foxx, Offset, Musk, 'Frasier' returns and Nicholas Cage as a vampire

This week’s new entertainment releases include Offset’s sophomore solo album, the return of “Frasier” starring Kelsey Grammer, and Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones leading the crowd-pleasing courtroom drama “The Burial."

What's streaming now: Jamie Foxx, Offset, Musk, 'Frasier' returns and Nicholas Cage as a vampire
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Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is over. But it's coming to movie theaters soon

A documentary chronicling Beyoncé‘s just-concluded 39-city Renaissance World Tour will premiere in North American theaters Dec. 1, AMC Theaters announced Monday

Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is over. But it's coming to movie theaters soon
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'PAW Patrol' shows bark at box office while 'The Creator' and 'Dumb Money' disappoint

After several quiet weeks in movie theaters, four films entered wide release over the weekend

'PAW Patrol' shows bark at box office while 'The Creator' and 'Dumb Money' disappoint
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What's streaming now: Drake, 'Fair Play,' Assassin’s Creed Mirage and William Friedkin's last film

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album by Drake and another by Reba McEntire playing acoustic covers, the corporate thriller “Fair Play” starring Phoebe Dynevor from “Bridgerton,” and “Jane the Virgin” scene-stealer Jaime Camil hosts a new game show on CBS called “Lotería Loca.”

What's streaming now: Drake, 'Fair Play,' Assassin’s Creed Mirage and William Friedkin's last film
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At the New York Film Festival, a sluggish fall movie season seeks a higher gear

Momentum has lately been hard to come by at the movies

At the New York Film Festival, a sluggish fall movie season seeks a higher gear
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What's streaming now: Ed Sheeran, 'The Voice,' 'The Golden Bachelor' and Wes Anderson returns

This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from Ed Sheeran centered on his relationships, a spinoff of “The Bachelor” starring a 72-year-old widower and Wes Anderson returns for a second time this year with “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” starring Benedict Cumberbatch

What's streaming now: Ed Sheeran, 'The Voice,' 'The Golden Bachelor' and Wes Anderson returns
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'American Fiction' wins People's Choice award at Toronto Film Festival

Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction,” a biting satire starring Jeffrey Wright as a disillusioned academic, has won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, a much-watched bellwether in the Oscar race

'American Fiction' wins People's Choice award at Toronto Film Festival
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What's streaming now: Doja Cat, 'Sex Education,' 'Spy Kids,' 'The Super Models' and 'Superpower'

This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from Doja Cat, a reboot of Robert Rodriguez’s “Spy Kids” franchise with a film starring Gina Rodriguez and Zachary Levi and the critically-acclaimed “Sex Education,” one of Netflix’s most popular shows, returns for its fourth and final season

What's streaming now: Doja Cat, 'Sex Education,' 'Spy Kids,' 'The Super Models' and 'Superpower'
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On movie screens in Toronto, home is a battleground

As the Toronto International Film Festival winds down after a week of wall-to-wall premieres, there has been no more fraught turf than the land that families try to eke out a life on, amid geopolitical storms knocking on the front door

On movie screens in Toronto, home is a battleground

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