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“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” is set in a magical fairy tale world, and yet it’s likely to remind audiences of very real contemporary issues.
HBO’s “Watchmen” examines race, white supremacy and police brutality. Sunday night’s series premiere has creator Damon Lindelof asking, “Should we have done it?”
The new Showtime documentary “Sid & Judy” reveals never-before-heard private recordings from the couple’s 13-year marriage.
As Felicity Huffman comes up on the halfway point in her federal prison sentence, her family pays a visit — and paparazzi get photos of what she’s wearing.
After nude pictures of Demi Lovato were leaked on Snapchat by hackers Thursday, the singer-actress is getting tons of support from her devoted fans.
As the streaming wars loom, the L.A. Times asked people in Los Angeles about their TV-watching habits — including whose accounts they use for access.
As the mega-corporations swoop in, smaller streaming services such as Tubi, Pluto TV and Crunchyroll find a way to compete.
The key to designing a good streaming service is to create the illusion of ownership.
As streamers like Netflix, Disney+ and Apple TV+ experiment with weekly release strategies, the binge model is not as dominant as it once was.
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Malaysia won’t see “Abominable” in theaters after DreamWorks parent Universal refuses to cut a disputed map of South China Sea out of the animated film.
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“South Park” is the latest beneficiary of Hollywood’s rerun mania.
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Longtime Universal boss Ron Meyer sues art dealer over ‘forged’ Mark Rothko painting.
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After a breakout role in the acclaimed indie “Leave No Trace,” New Zealand’s own Thomasin McKenzie is a rising star with a mission to make a difference in the world.
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In HBO’s miniseries about Catherine the Great, empress of Russia, no one steals a scene from Helen Mirren — even when she isn’t in it.
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Stephen Adly Guirgis’s Pulitzer Prize-winning ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ has its L.A. premiere at the Fountain Theatre in a production directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos.
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Mike Birbiglia’s show, written with his wife about experiences with their infant daughter, will be available to stream days after closing at the Ahmanson.
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Netflix released the first full trailer for the much-anticipated third season of “The Crown,” with Olivia Colman and Helena Bonham Carter taking over as royals.
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At the L.A. gallery there-there, the boundaries of paint are pushed in works that evoke topographical maps and computer printouts gone awry.
How can “Baby Shark Live!” turn Pinkfong’s viral hit into an 80-minute concert? With interactive dances, friendly puppets and a ton of visual stimuli.
Venturesome cellist Maya Beiser performs with dancer Wendy Whelan in a program choreographed by Lucinda Childs and composed by David Lang.
New museum shows in L.A. for Oct. 20-27 include “With Pleasure: Pattern and Decoration in American Art 1972–1985" at MOCA
Dance performances in L.A. for Oct. 20-27 include Balanchine’s “Jewels” with the Mariinsky Ballet plus “Sweet Sorrow — A Zombie Ballet”
Classical music performances in L.A. for Oct. 20-27 include the LA Phil’s 100th birthday gala uniting conductors Gustavo Dudamel, Zubin Mehta and Esa-Pekka Salonen
Casey Reitz, part of the producing team for “Dear Evan Hansen,” succeeds Terrence Dwyer as president of Orange County’s largest nonprofit arts center.
The new play “The Abuelas” delves into the disappeared of Argentina’s “dirty war.”
Openings around L.A., including George Rodriguez at VPAM, Shirin Neshat’s videos at the Broad and the conscientious architecture of Brooks & Scarpa.
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Director Ruben Fleischer and writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick discuss those Bill Murray, Thomas Middleditch and Luke Wilson cameos in “Zombieland 2: Double Tap.”
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“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” director Joachim Rønning and his team discuss the inspiration for Maleficent’s dark fey world, and how backstory informed their designs
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What you need to know about HBO’s “Watchmen,” whether you’ve read the comics, seen the movie or neither.
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“Escape at Dannemora” star Paul Dano has been cast as Edward Nashton, a.k.a. the Riddler, in Warner Bros.’ “The Batman” starring Robert Pattinson.
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The Animation Is Film Festival showcases the breadth of international animation so L.A. audiences can experience the range the art form has to offer.
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Video and board games increasingly are aiming to tackle our global climate crisis. But for a medium known for its violence and doom and gloom, these takes feel surprisingly nuanced.
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Eddie Murphy, director Craig Brewer, and the cast and writers of “Dolemite Is My Name” on the legacy of Rudy Ray Moore
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Movie openings in L.A. for Oct. 20-27 include the historical drama “The Current War” with Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon and Nicholas Hoult
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It’s a weekend of sequels at the box office as Disney opens “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” and Sony releases “Zombieland: Double Tap.”
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Classic movies, film festivals, etc., in L.A. for Oct. 20-27 include “The Shining,” “North by Northwest” and “Let the Right One In”
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During the first of three sold-out nights at the Hollywood Palladium, Lizzo preached a gospel of self-love, confidence and living your best life.
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When he’s not Twitter feuding with Trump advocates, the E Street Band guitarist has found time to record again with a reconvened Neil Young and Crazy Horse.
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As Grammy season heats up, Capaldi’s wrenching piano ballad “Someone You Loved” is the kind of breakthrough hit that could make the singer a household name come January.
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After a fan picked up pop star Lady Gaga onstage, they crashed to the floor at her Thursday concert in Las Vegas, which was caught on video.
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What’s on TV Monday Oct, 21: ‘Catherine the Great’ on HBO; ‘Rock the Block’ on HGTV; ‘The River and the Wall’; NFL Football: Patriots at Jets
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The pop artists, social media influencers and MTV reality show personalities mix work and life in an open-living space. Light bulbs make a big difference.
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Jane Fonda has been outspoken about getting arrested multiple times. Here are some of her best soundbites about activism and resistance.
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Each episode of Amazon’s “Modern Love” tells a complete (and discrete) short story. This guide will help you figure out which deserve your attention.
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Los Angeles Times Book Club welcomes Michael Connelly, Ronan Farrow and Julie Andrews
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Classic Hollywood: Tom Sturges discovered many things about his father, director Preston Sturges, while writing a book about him.
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Get the latest news and notes from our Book Club. Our mission is to get Southern California reading and talking.
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Flawed heroes, dark angels and dashed dreams: Why L.A. and noir are synonymous
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The out-and-back Alta Canyada trail in La Cañada Flintridge gives you panoramic view of L.A.'s basin and hills.
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Mindy Kaling is pleased that her bad Emmys experience years ago means other women of color won’t have their eligibility challenged in the future.
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After buying a bigger home in Sherman Oaks, film director Duncan Jones has sold his Hollywood Hills home of five years for $1.6 million.
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