‘Despicable Me 4’: Mega Minions dominate July 4th box office
Audiences are going bananas for Universal Pictures’ and Illumination’s “Despicable Me 4.” The latest installment in the popular family film franchise opened to $27 million…
Ian McKellen in ‘good spirits’ after hospitalization for stage fall
Ian McKellen is on the mend after falling off the stage during a performance at London’s Noël Coward Theatre. The 85-year-old actor was taken to…
‘Inside Out 2’ calms box office anxiety with blockbuster opening
Hollywood’s summer movie anxieties gave way to joy this weekend with the massive debut of Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” The animated sequel earned…
‘Ghostlight’ review: About the healing power of theater
The films of Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson are simple but deeply felt portraits of people trying to do right by themselves and finding profound…
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. Its $35-million North American…
‘The Fall Guy’ leads, but ‘Phantom Menace’ forces way to No. 2
NEW YORK — “The Fall Guy,” the Ryan Gosling-led action-comedy ode to stunt performers, opened below expectations with $28.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, providing…
Geffen Playhouse asks Helder Guimaraes to make magic again
Did the shattering year of 2020 actually happen? Did the country really shut down that eerie, silent spring? Did we stop going to plays, movies,…
Terry Carter dead: ‘Battlestar Galactica’ actor was 95
Actor Terry Carter, who starred in TV’s original “Battlestar Galactica” and “McCloud,” and the film “Foxy Brown,” has died. Carter “died peacefully” at his home…
‘Abbott Elementary’: Chris Perfetti on Jacob’s ‘tragic’ side
“I’m so excited for this!” Chris Perfetti says as he approaches the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Our greeting is drowned out by…
CinemaCon 2024: Exhibitors want more movies, less piracy
Somehow, heartbreak feels good in a place like CinemaCon — where no matter how many hits the motion picture industry has taken over the last…
Tarell Alvin McCraney unveils Geffen Playhouse’s 2024-25 season
Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney has unveiled the lineup for his inaugural season at the helm of the city’s most prominent Westside theater.…
‘Kung Fu Panda 4,’ ‘Dune 2’ continue atop weekend box office
“Kung Fu Panda 4 ” stayed at the top of the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and DreamWorks…
How ‘One of the Good Ones’ made Pasadena Playhouse history
The pillows are fluffed, the cocktails are mixed, the enchiladas are warming in the oven. Ilana and Enrique Gomez have done everything to ready their…
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ tops weekend box office, while ‘Dune: Part Two’ remains a force
LOS ANGELES — As Universal Pictures prepared for a big night at the Academy Awards with “Oppenheimer,” the studio also celebrated the No. 1 debut of…
Oscars mark last hurrah for 'Barbenheimer' as 2024 box office faces uncertain future
Cillian Murphy is J. Robert Oppenheimer in OPPENHEIMER, written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan. (Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pic/Melinda Sue Gordon) Oscars mark last hurrah…
2024 BAFTA Awards: Full list of winners, best moments
LONDON — The 77th annual British Academy Film Awards have confirmed what pundits already know: “Oppenheimer” is the film to beat this year at the Oscars.…