Mar 28 ‘CODA’ wins best picture Oscar, marking a streaming first By Jake Coyle, Associated Press After a movie year often light on crowds, the Academy Awards named an unabashed crowd-pleaser, the deaf family drama “CODA,” best picture Sunday, handing Hollywood’s top award to a streaming service for the first time. Continue reading
Mar 22 Beyoncé, Billie Eilish to sing nominated songs at Oscars By Associated Press Beyoncé and Billie Eilish are headed to the Oscars. The film academy says Tuesday that the superstars will be among the nominees for best original song who will perform at Sunday’s Academy Awards. Continue reading
Mar 13 William Hurt, star of ‘Broadcast News,’ ‘Body Heat,’ dies By Jake Coyle, Associated Press William Hurt, whose laconic charisma and self-assured subtlety as an actor made him one of the 1980s foremost leading men in movies such as “Broadcast News," “Body Heat” and “The Big Chill,” has died. He was 71. Continue reading
Mar 01 Film studios halt Russian opening of new releases, including ‘The Batman’ By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Warner Bros. is halting the release of “The Batman” in Russia, just days before it was to open in theaters there, as Hollywood moved to cease distribution plans following the invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 23 Oscars slim down, will hand out 8 awards ahead of broadcast By Jake Coyle, Associated Press To combat slumping ratings, the Oscars are undergoing a radical slimming down, with eight awards to be presented off-air during next month's telecast of the 94th Academy Awards. Continue reading
Feb 14 Ivan Reitman, producer, ‘Ghostbusters’ director, dies at 75 By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Ivan Reitman, the influential filmmaker and producer behind many of the most beloved comedies of the late 20th century, from “Animal House” to “Ghostbusters,” has died. He was 75. Continue reading
Feb 11 Former ‘Cheer’ star pleads guilty in child pornography case By Don Babwin, Associated Press Jerry Harris, former star of the Netflix documentary series “Cheer,” pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges of receiving child pornography and soliciting sex from minors that could keep him in prison for decades. Continue reading
Feb 09 A quick guide on how to watch the Oscar nominees By Leanne Italie, Associated Press Besides a trip to a nearby theater, there are several ways to digitally buy, rent and stream this year's top Oscar nominees. Continue reading
Feb 08 ‘The Power of the Dog’ leads Oscar nominations with 12 nods, including best picture By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Jane Campion’s gothic western “The Power of the Dog” led nominations to the 94th Academy Awards, where streaming services more than ever before swept over Hollywood’s top honors. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 6:00 ‘Being the Ricardos’ actor Javier Bardem on pushing for broader Hollywood representation By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Academy Award-winning actor Javier Bardem has never shied away from challenging roles, including in his latest film "Being the Ricardos." Jeffrey Brown spoke to him as part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching