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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.”
The new Showtime documentary “Sid & Judy” reveals never-before-heard private recordings from the couple’s 13-year marriage.
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.
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 exacting and detailed as Ari Aster is as a filmmaker, he’s surprisingly low-key about how to pronounce the title of his new film, “Midsommar.”
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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“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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A partnership with a telecom company could help Quibi get in front of more customers as it prepares to launch its much-anticipated streaming platform in April.
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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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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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New museum shows in L.A. for Oct. 20-27 include “With Pleasure: Pattern and Decoration in American Art 1972–1985" at MOCA
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Dance performances in L.A. for Oct. 20-27 include Balanchine’s “Jewels” with the Mariinsky Ballet plus “Sweet Sorrow — A Zombie Ballet”
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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
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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.
The week’s essential arts news, including the Mariinsky Ballet’s “Bayadère,” Renée Fleming and Dove Cameron in Italy, and the origami-like buildings of Johnston Marklee.
The Actors’ Gang production of George Orwell’s story leads our weekly theater column. Also: “Between Riverside and Crazy,” “Witkacy/Two-Headed Calf” and “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.”
Beethoven’s 250th birthday isn’t until next year, but the party starts with Jonathan Biss at the Soraya and the Calidore String Quartet at Colburn.
French-born multidisciplinary artist Prune Nourry documents her battle with breast cancer in “Serendipity.”
Pasadena Playhouse reinvents the plant of “Little Shop of Horrors.” She’s very pink, requires five puppeteers and sings with the voice of Amber Riley.
Steely Dan cofounder Becker, who died in 2017, left behind hundreds of valuable guitars, amps and gadgets. Julien’s Auctions is selling all of it this weekend.
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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” is set in a magical fairy tale world, and yet it’s likely to remind audiences of very real contemporary issues.
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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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‘Ramdon’ or jjapaguri: Why Bong Joon Ho added steak to a popular South Korean dish in ‘Parasite.’
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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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Jane Fonda was detained again during a rally outside the U.S. Capitol Friday. Her “Grace & Frankie” costar Sam Waterston also was caught in the fray.
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Distribution of Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” has been delayed indefinitely in China, but the reason is not entirely clear.
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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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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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What’s on TV Saturday, Oct. 19: What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Patsy & Loretta’ on Lifetime; ‘Good Witch: Curse From a Rose’; ‘Critters Attack!’; College Football; MLB Playoffs; Sunday talk shows
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Amid legal action against tabloids, Meghan Markle opens about her struggles as a new mom and royal in the documentary “Harry and Meghan: An African Journey.”
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Character actor was perfect foil for unyielding feminist ‘Maude’
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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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Gwen Stefani has sold her L.A.-area home to stand-up comedian Sebastian Maniscalco. Also: LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, buys big in Beverly Hills, and “Jane the Virgin” star Gina Rodriguez has found a new spot in Westchester.
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