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When others ran from the musical, Jon M. Chu and 'Wicked' embraced it
NEW YORK (AP) — “Musical” has been a dirty word lately in Hollywood marketing, but “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu isn’t having it. Of course, there’s no running from the term when you’re bringing to the screen one of the most popular Broadway shows of the 21st century,...
Ridley Scott on going big with 'Gladiator II'
NEW YORK (AP) — An inevitable fact of interviewing Ridley Scott is that, whatever movie he’s about to release, you’ll find him already knee-deep in his next project. Scott, Hollywood’s perpetual rolling stone even at age 86, may be preparing to unveil “Gladiator II,” one...
From fashion to sports, coffee table books are great holiday options
Stumped on a holiday gift? Reach for a coffee table book. The sometimes pricey, often large-format books are abundant at holiday time. Take care to invest in just the right one to avoid sad or puzzled eyes when your gift is unwrapped. Some suggestions among new...
Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote
Do you have a someone in your life who plays Vulture's Cinematrix game every morning? Or maybe they have the kitchen television turned to Turner Classic Movies all day and make a point of organizing Oscar polls at work? Hate to break it to you: They might be a hard-to-please cinephile. ...
Alec Baldwin film 'Rust' has world premiere with dedication to cinematographer killed on set
TORUN, Poland (AP) — Alec Baldwin’s Western “Rust” had its world premiere Wednesday at a film festival in Poland with a dedication to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was fatally shot in an accident on the set three years ago. Organizers called for a minute of silence...
Movie Review: Netflix's 'Joy' is a loud cheer for fertility, for never giving up — and science
Toward the end of Netflix's “Joy,” the muffled cry of a newborn baby prompts a man and woman in a hospital to embrace out of pure bliss. They aren't the parents, but they had as much to do with the birth as the mom and dad. This charming and winning movie charts the decade-long...
Viola Davis to receive Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Viola Davis became one of Hollywood's most revered actors through an array of powerful roles, from “ Fences ” to “ The Woman King,” and now her decorated career has earned her one of the Golden Globes' highest honors. Davis will receive the Cecil B....
Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify! Erivo, Grande shine in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic
It’s the ultimate celebrity redemption tour, two decades in the making. In the annals of pop culture, few characters have undergone an image makeover quite like the Wicked Witch of the West. Oh, she may have been vengeful and scary in “The Wizard of Oz.” But something changed...
Apple TV app - Top Movies
Top Movie Purchases and Rentals (US): 1. It Ends With Us 2. The Wild Robot 3. Saturday Night 4. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 5. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas 6. Twisters 7. ...
New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as setting
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Harry Potter fans eagerly anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort found out Tuesday that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic. Harry Potter and the Battle at...
