Review: Clooney and Pitt carry the fixer caper ‘Wolfs’

Review: Clooney and Pitt carry the fixer caper ‘Wolfs’

The overriding tension in “Wolfs,” starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt as rival fixers brought in to clean up the same crime, isn’t so much the threat of police arrest or Albanian mob assassination — both of which are concerns. It’s that Clooney and Pitt aren’t pals. The two start out as strangers to one … Read more

Historic Regent Theatre in Ballarat to reopen, saved by independent film distribution company Palace Cinemas

Historic Regent Theatre in Ballarat to reopen, saved by independent film distribution company Palace Cinemas

The smell of popcorn will once again fill the foyer of an almost century-old cinema in regional Victoria which has been saved by one of Australia’s largest independent film distribution companies. Ballarat’s iconic Regent Theatre abruptly announced its closure in June after 96 years of operation. Management did not elaborate on the reason but said … Read more

Movie Review: Coon, Olsen and Lyonne await a father’s death in ‘His Three Daughters’

Movie Review: Coon, Olsen and Lyonne await a father’s death in ‘His Three Daughters’

Death isn’t like it is in the movies, a character explains in “ His Three Daughters. ” Elizabeth Olsen’s Christina is telling her sisters, Katie (Carrie Coon) and Rachel (Natasha Lyonne), a story about their father, who became particularly agitated one evening while watching a movie on television in the aftermath of his wife’s passing. … Read more

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is No. 1 again; conservative doc ‘Am I Racist’ cracks box office top 5

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is No. 1 again; conservative doc ‘Am I Racist’ cracks box office top 5

Moviegoers said yes to more “ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ” this weekend. After its monster opening, the Tim Burton sequel easily topped the domestic box office charts again with $51.6 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Down only 54% from a week earlier, the North American gross for the Warner Bros. release is … Read more

Actor Chad McQueen, son of Steve McQueen, dies at 63

Actor Chad McQueen, son of Steve McQueen, dies at 63

Chad McQueen, an actor known for his performances in the “Karate Kid” movies and the son of the late actor and race car driver Steve McQueen, has died. He was 63. McQueen’s attorney and friend Arthur H. Barens confirmed to The Associated Press that he died Wednesday. The cause of death was not disclosed. His … Read more

Hollywood’s secret weapon is an animation studio called Titmouse

Hollywood’s secret weapon is an animation studio called Titmouse

Amazon Prime Video’s “The Legend of Vox Machina” is one of the many shows using animation from independent studio Titmouse Animation. Amazon Studios There’s a powerhouse in the entertainment industry that remains unknown to many casual cartoon viewers — it’s called Titmouse Animation. As mainstream theatrical animation is digging itself out of a rut and … Read more

Francis Ford Coppola sues Variety over story alleging ‘Megalopolis’ misconduct

Francis Ford Coppola sues Variety over story alleging ‘Megalopolis’ misconduct

LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Francis Ford Coppola has sued Variety, saying that a July story that said he ran an unprofessional set with impunity and touching and tried to kiss female extras during the production of his film “Megalopolis” was false and libelous. The suit, which seeks at least $15 million from … Read more

‘The Mentalist’ star Simon Baker admits drinking and driving in Australia

‘The Mentalist’ star Simon Baker admits drinking and driving in Australia

MULLUMBIMBY, Australia — Australian actor and director Simon Baker, best known for his role as Patrick Jane in the CBS drama series “The Mentalist,” avoided a conviction Wednesday after pleading guilty to a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol near his rural home. The 55-year-old appeared in the Mullumbimby Local Court in New … Read more

Women’s sports are on an upward trajectory as fans, brands engage

Women’s sports are on an upward trajectory as fans, brands engage

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, #22, drives to the basket against Atlanta Dream guard Destanni Henderson, #33, during a WNBA preseason game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 9, 2024. Brian Spurlock | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images The fervor and passion surrounding women’s sports aren’t going to go away, said Jessica Berman, … Read more

George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Debbie Allen, Bob Iger, CNN and more mourn James Earl Jones

George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Debbie Allen, Bob Iger, CNN and more mourn James Earl Jones

Famous fans and collaborators are paying tribute to James Earl Jones, the award-winning actor and commanding voice of Darth Vader, who died Monday at 93. “One of the world’s finest actors whose contributions to ‘Star Wars’ were immeasurable. He’ll be greatly missed.” — actor Mark Hamill, who played Vader’s son Luke Skywalker in the “Star … Read more