Mar 12 Watch 1:33 The life of Frances Marion, a trailblazer for women in Hollywood By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Harry Zahn This Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting stories of success that have faded over time. Tonight, we look back at the life of Frances Marion, a pioneer in the film industry whose storied career made her one of the most prolific… Continue watching
Mar 12 How are Oscars winners decided? Here’s how the voting process works By Associated Press The road to an Oscar winds through a long awards season, which finally culminates Sunday at the Academy Awards. We take you through the process of getting that golden statuette into a winner's hand. Continue reading
Jan 21 Here’s what to expect from Tuesday’s Oscar nominations By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Here’s a rundown of what we can expect when nominations for the 95th Academy Awards are announced Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Dec 21 7 most exciting movies of 2022 By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet, Anne Azzi Davenport Which movies from this year did we not want to end? Two critics share their favorites. Continue reading
May 29 ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ wins Tom Cruise 1st $100 million opening By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press The 59-year-old superstar just got his first $100 million opening weekend with “Top Gun: Maverick.” In its first three days in North American theaters, the long-in-the-works sequel earned an estimated $124 million in ticket sales, Paramount Pictures said Sunday. Including… Continue reading
Apr 20 New Mexico fines ‘Rust’ production company for ‘obvious hazards’ in fatal shooting of cinematographer By Morgan Lee, Associated Press New Mexico workplace safety regulators say they have issued the maximum possible fine against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set where a cinematographer was fatally shot in October by actor and producer Alec Baldwin. Continue reading
Apr 20 Netflix loses 200,000 subscribers, projects even deeper losses this spring By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Netflix suffered its first subscriber loss in more than a decade, causing its shares to plunge 25% in extended trading amid concerns that the pioneering streaming service may have already seen its best days. Continue reading
Apr 11 Jury selection begins in Johnny Depp libel suit against ex-wife Amber Heard By Matthew Barakat, Associated Press Jury selection has begun in a long-anticipated libel lawsuit filed by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard. Continue reading
Apr 06 Bobby Rydell, pompadoured 1960s teen idol and ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ star, dies By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Singer and teen idol of the early 1960s Bobby Rydell has died at age 79. Continue reading
Mar 29 Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, says he was ‘out of line’ By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Will Smith has apologized to Chris Rock for slapping the comedian onstage at Sunday's Oscars, writing in a statement that he was "out of line" and "wrong."… Continue reading