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Matt Damon and Christian Bale have made their share of blockbusters, but with “Ford v Ferrari,” they place their bets on an endangered Hollywood species: the adult drama.
The country music star is everywhere these days. And she’s determined to bridge our seemingly countless divides.
‘Ford v Ferrari’ opened big with $31 million. The “Charlie’s Angels” reboot opened at No. 3 with a disappointing $8.6 million. “Waves” opened strong in limited release.
Louis C.K. once sold out large arenas like the Forum in Inglewood. Now he’s playing 2,000-seat theaters as he tries to write his own post-#MeToo playbook.
When Canada’s folk-poet laureate Gordon Lightfoot was singled out for a lifetime achievement award at the 1986 Juno Awards, Canadian recording academy officials went straight to the top of the singer-songwriter food chain to find the appropriate person to handle his induction speech: Bob Dylan.
Hulu’s live TV “skinny bundle” offering is getting a $10-a-month price hike.
What to stream — and what to skip — when Disney+ launches on Tuesday.
Dickinson, on Apple TV+, is the latest in a spate of historical comedies on film and TV to reimagine the period piece.
The much-anticipated series “The Mandalorian,” launching Nov. 12 on Disney+, will feature plenty that’s fresh to “Star Wars” fans.
“The Mandalorian” is the most anticipated original series launching with Disney+ on Nov. 12. Here’s what “Star Wars” novices need to know.
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It will take two producers to handle the 92nd Oscars, which will happen earlier than ever on Feb. 9, 2020. -
It’s not too early to make some predictions for the Oscar best picture race.
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Tom Hanks plays Fred Rogers and Matthew Rhys plays reporter Tom Junod in Marielle Heller’s “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” which aims to spread the message of iconic children’s TV host Mister Rogers.
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‘Simpsons’ fans took to social media after the launch of Disney+ to complain about the service’s funky aspect ratios for the show.
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Nickelodeon’s boss, Brian Robbins, has a plan to revive the once dominant children’s television brand as it faces heavy competition from streaming rivals.
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As the industry’s most significant labor dispute in a decade persists into its eighth month, Hollywood’s powerful talent agencies are working on projects that may sideline writers from influential roles in creating new TV and film projects.
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Classic movies, film festivals, etc., in L.A. for Nov. 17-24 include “Excalibur,” “Princess Mononoke” and “The Bicycle Thief”
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New museum shows in L.A. this week, Nov. 17-24, include “Balthazar: A Black African King in Medieval and Renaissance Art” at the Getty and “Building an Electric Future” at the Petersen
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Dance performances in L.A. this week, Nov. 17-24, include Heidi Duckler Dance’s “Hildegard Herself” plus Kazakhstan’s Astana Ballet
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In their first crack at an event that’s only happened three other times in U.S. history, the series showed signs of fatigue with a cold open to an episode hosted by musical guest Harry Styles.
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Classical music performances in L.A. this week, Nov. 17-24, include the Danish String Quartet and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra is separate concerts at Segerstrom Center
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New theater offerings in L.A. for Nov. 17-24 includes Lauren Yee’s musical drama “Cambodian Rock Band” at La Jolla Playhouse and August Wilson’s “Jitney” at the Mark Taper Forum
The main galleries are now closed. Costs have gone up. But fundraising for LACMA’s new building is at a standstill. Christopher Knight does the numbers. Also: Solange is at the Getty, Andy Garcia is electrifying the Geffen Playhouse and Wadada Leo Smith is spreading the musical gospel of Ankhrasmation.
Derek Chariton has been channeling the Pop artist since August in “Andy Warhol’s Tomato.” What does it take to play Warhol as a teen?
The Marciano Art Foundation workers staged another protest action at the non-profit art space LAXART on Friday
A world-premiere stage adaptation of the 1948 John Huston film noir classic takes a different route to roiling drama at the Geffen Playhouse.
Singer-songwriter and visual artist Solange will present “Bridge-s” a series of free performances, film screenings and an artist talk at the Getty Center.
“The Mother... With the Hat” gets an entertaining revival at Theatre 68 in North Hollywood.
“Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” seems like a no-brainer, but the singer wasn’t always keen on the idea. And the transfer from London required tweaks.
Our weekly theater column looks at Laguna Playhouse’s “Lion,” Pat Kinevane’s “Before,” ISC’s Anita Berber musical and Circle X’s “punkplay.”
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Jedi Cal Kestis is no Luke Skywalker in “Fallen Order.” But he doesn’t have to destroy the Empire; he just needs to lead a convincing story. A little choppy, a little silly, the game’s charms win out. It’s also the first proper action-adventure game in close to a decade and the first full narrative-focused “Star Wars” game to arrive under Electronic Arts’ stewardship of the storied Lucasfilm brand.
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Director Sergio Pablos thinks the prefect way to watch Netflix’s ‘Klaus’ is huddled together with your family.
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“The Mandalorian” follows in the “Star Wars” franchise’s grand tradition: The premiere is action-packed and predictable in equal measure.
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A twisted, dark game about spreading happiness, “Death Stranding” is famed game designer Hideo Kojima at his most unfiltered. You can watch it like a movie, but then you’d miss the best part.
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“Doctor Sleep” director Mike Flanagan on Stephen King and creating a follow-up to “The Shining” and following in the footsteps of both Stephen King and Stanley Kubrick.
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Nonbinary shapeshifter Double Trouble fits perfectly into the inclusive world of Netflix’s “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power.”
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The appealing “Blinded by the Light” failed to win big audiences in theaters. It will hopefully find fans on DVD.
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Director and costar Elizabeth Banks on the film’s mid-credits scene and positioning girl power at the heart of “Charlie’s Angels.”
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Another edition of your regular field guide to the world of movies in Los Angeles and beyond.
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Classic Hollywood: As the AFI Festival gets set to honor director Alan Pakula, stars such as Meryl Streep and Harrison Ford recall working with him.
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After a seemingly definitive breakup, the onetime bestselling Southern soul-rock band has reformed for a 2020 tour, with a club show to celebrate.
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Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, Halsey and Sara Bareilles are among celebs standing up for Taylor Swift in her fight with Scooter Braun and Big Machine.
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Wax museum Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas has unveiled its Beyoncé wax figure modeled after the singer’s 2018 Coachella performance.
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After Taylor Swift went public Thursday in her fight against her former label, Big Machine says it’s not preventing the star from performing her music.
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What’s on TV Saturday, Nov. 16: ‘Christmas Under the Stars’ on Hallmark; California Cooking; USC football; UCLA football
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TV highlights for Nov. 17-23 include Season 3 of “The Crown” on Netflix, the “Soul Train Awards” on BET, the return of the sitcom “Mad About You,” and Jordan Peele’s 2019 terror tale “Us”
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Movies on TV this week: Sunday, Nov. 17: ‘Silence of the Lambs’
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The “Jeopardy!” Tournament of Champions pits James Holzhauer against Emma Boettcher, who ended his big-bucks winning streak in June.
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In ‘Jeff Bridges: Pictures Volume Two,’ the actor shares his behind-the-scenes photos.
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In ‘Finding Meaning,’ David Kessler adds a sixth stage of grief, one he’s had to live.
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What to do in LA: Book events with Julie Andrews, Ben Lerner and Lindy West
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In “Alta California,” Nick Neely walks 650 miles along El Camino Real to explore “where we actually live.”
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After a recent stop at the Grove in Los Angeles, the original Material Girl is hitting the road for a three-year tour in her 1990s-inspired pink van. Look for her in the O.C. on Saturday.
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‘Lighthouse’ stars Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson endure harsh weather and tense situations in the film’s making.
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Called District NoHo, the project will combine housing, offices, stores and restaurants around the area’s subway and bus hub.
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