DreamWorks Animation at 30: Painting a bright path forward with ‘The Wild Robot’

DreamWorks Animation at 30: Painting a bright path forward with ‘The Wild Robot’

Filmmaker Chris Sanders had finally cracked “The Wild Robot.” Peter Brown’s middle-grade book, about an intelligent robot living in the wilderness, had been sitting on the shelf at DreamWorks Animation for a bit. No one had quite figured it out. Then Sanders, the man behind beloved animated features from “Lilo & Stitch” to “How to … Read more

‘SNL’ 50th season premiere gets more than 5M viewers, its best opener since 2020

‘SNL’ 50th season premiere gets more than 5M viewers, its best opener since 2020

NEW YORK — The 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” is off to a strong ratings start and is a record-breaker for the streaming service Peacock. NBC said Monday that 5.3 million people watched the premiere live, the best opening for the show since 2020, when Alec Baldwin reprised his role as then-President Donald Trump … Read more

What to Stream: Clooney & Pitt, Will & Harper, a Legend of Zelda game and two Ryan Murphy TV series

What to Stream: Clooney & Pitt, Will & Harper, a Legend of Zelda game and two Ryan Murphy TV series

What Ellen DeGeneres says is her last comedy special landing on Netflix and George Clooney and Brad Pitt starring in a sleek, New York City caper are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated … Read more

‘Shogun,’ ‘The Bear’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ are at the top of the queue as the Emmys arrive

‘Shogun,’ ‘The Bear’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ are at the top of the queue as the Emmys arrive

LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Shogun” could be in for an epic night, “The Bear” could clean up for the second time in less than a year, and “Baby Reindeer” has gone from dark horse to contender as the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards arrive on Sunday. Back in their traditional mid-September spot after … Read more

How to watch and stream the 76th annual Emmy Awards

How to watch and stream the 76th annual Emmy Awards

LOS ANGELES — If it seems like the Emmys just happened, you’re not wrong. The 76th Emmy Awards are Sunday, roughly nine months after the last celebration of the best television. Last year’s Hollywood strikes delayed the show’s 75th edition until January, when “Succession” and “The Bear” dominated the show. “The Bear” will factor heavily … Read more

What to Stream: George Strait, ‘Rebel Ridge,’ Astro Bot, ‘Slow Horses’ and Mormon influencers

What to Stream: George Strait, ‘Rebel Ridge,’ Astro Bot, ‘Slow Horses’ and Mormon influencers

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” a docuseries following young wives in Utah, and the suspenseful thriller “Rebel Ridge” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: the return of the … Read more

Your own personalized ‘SportsCenter’? ESPN working on that for upcoming streaming service

Your own personalized ‘SportsCenter’? ESPN working on that for upcoming streaming service

BRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN is looking at using artificial intelligence to create personalized “SportsCenter” shows for subscribers to its Flagship streaming service that is expected to launch in fall 2025, the network’s chief executive said Wednesday. The idea is one of several in the works that were discussed at a news conference by ESPN Chairman … Read more

What to stream: Adam Sandler, John Legend, ‘Only Murders in the Building’ and Star Wars Outlaws

What to stream: Adam Sandler, John Legend, ‘Only Murders in the Building’ and Star Wars Outlaws

“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” returning for its second season and Adam Sandler’s first comedy special since 2018 are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: John … Read more

What to stream this week: Matt Damon on a heist, ‘Dance Moms’ jazz it up and J Balvin parties

What to stream this week: Matt Damon on a heist, ‘Dance Moms’ jazz it up and J Balvin parties

Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” premieres its final season and a Boston heist movie starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: a new “Dance Moms” … Read more

Venu Sports may be available for $42.99 per month with its planned launch targeted for fall

Venu Sports may be available for .99 per month with its planned launch targeted for fall

LOS ANGELES — Venu Sports — the sports streaming platform planned by ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery — will be available for $42.99 per month with its planned launch in the fall. The streaming service’s launch price was announced on Thursday. Besides a seven-day free trial, those who sign up could receive it for … Read more