A new preview for «The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1» was released Wednesday. Titled «Choice,» it shows Jennifer Lawrence’s Katniss learning that Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) is alive and advising the rebels to «lay down their weapons.» Of course, there is plenty of action, as the warrior teen assures her supporters that she is there […]readmore
U.S. jazz musician Kenny G has a special place in China, where his song «Going Home» lives on as the theme to, well, getting crowds to go home. From shops to schools, the four-minute solo is a megahit in the country. So when the saxophonist posted a photo of himself to Twitter on Wednesday at a […]readmore
Warner Bros. gave comic book fans notice Wednesday to start saving up ticket money, unveiling their plot for 10 DC superhero movies scheduled through 2020. Industry insiders already had high expectations for the first film — «Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice» — which introduces Ben Affleck’s Batman and Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman to Henry Cavill’s Superman, who […]readmore
After years in television and film, Rene Russo confessed to struggling with lifelong bipolar disorder. «Bipolar medication,» the 60-year-old actress told Queen Latifah after the daytime talk show host asked her and fellow guest Jake Gyllenhaal to detail an obstacle they’ve had to overcome in their lives. «Yea I pretty much hit a wall and then my mom said my whole […]readmore
Powered by strong reviews, an established fan base and intense conversation on social media platforms, “Gone Girl” generated an estimated $38 million at North American theaters over the weekend, a huge result for an R-rated drama. “Gone Girl,” which cost 20th Century Fox and New Regency about $60 million to make, was directed by David […]readmore
Picturehouse has acquired all U.S. rights to «Gloria,» based on the story of Latin American singer Gloria Trevi, from Rio Negro for a first quarter release. The film will be released in Spanish with English subtitles. Universal Pictures International will release «Gloria» in Mexico and Latin America in early January. While Trevi has expressed unhappiness over the “Gloria” project, producer Matthias Ehrenberg told a press […]readmore
“The Equalizer” opens with a quote from Mark Twain saying that the two most important days in your life are when you are born and when you find out why. This introduces the major theme of the film: that it’s up to us to figure out our role in life. Are we the person we’re […]readmore
When «Evel Dick» Donato left «Big Brother 13» during filming, he cited only «personal reasons» for his decision. He’s now revealing the reason for his exit: He is HIV positive. The winner of «Big Brother 8» shared his revelation on an episode of the VH1 reality series «Couples Therapy» set to air Wednesday. Donato and […]readmore
LOS ANGELES—Dorothy’s famous ruby red slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” have found their way home again as one of the highlights in a new Hollywood exhibition that showcases iconic costumes in film. The Hollywood Costume exhibit, opening Thursday in Los Angeles and curated by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and London’s Victoria & Albert Museum […]readmore
WASHINGTON— Graffiti is a crime that afflicts most major U.S. cities, including Washington, D.C. Building walls, especially in low-income neighborhoods, are often defaced by this typically illegal form of artistic expression. But officials in the nation’s capital have come up with an innovative way to overcome their graffiti problem. MuralsDC enlists the talents of these […]readmore