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‘Haunted Mansion’ scares up a modest renovation of the Disney ride turned movie
Disney’s latest renovation of “Haunted Mansion” is certainly clever in building off the foundation of the theme-park ride, with a darker streak than the last stab 20 years ago that starred Eddie Murphy. Yet even with a solid cast yielding good moments, there’s a general flatness to it, and a sense the movie is seeking to scare up what it can in theaters before settling into its natural haunting grounds on Disney+.
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Halle Bailey's Performance of Part of Your World From Disneyland
Halle Bailey’s performance of Part of Your World from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is available now. The singer-actress, who stars as Ariel in the upcoming live-action film, performed the song for hundreds of fans in front of Sleeping Beauty’s castle at the Disneyland Resort. A new featurette on Bailey is available now as well. The Little Mermaid,” helmed by visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall, opens exclusively in theaters nationwide May 26, 2023.
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A bad 80-year-old review of 'Citizen Kane' has been unearthed, making 'Paddington 2' officially a better movie
The online reviews database Rotten Tomatoes has unearthed a negative 80-year-old write-up of "Citizen Kane," stripping the cinematic classic of its perfect score among critics and demoting it below movies including "Paddington 2" and "The Terminator."
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Samuel Jackson's the Next POTUS in "The Beast"...
Samuel L. Jackson is in talks to star as the President of the United States (POTUS) alongside Joel Kinnaman in the independent action thriller “The Beast” from WME Independent, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.
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John Travolta and Kelly Preston's love story
It all began with a dance. When Kelly Preston screen tested for the 1988 film "The Experts," she met John Travolta and the pair had to dance together.
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Sidney Poitier as a teacher who must win over his students in a still from the 1967 film "To Sir, with Love." Columbia TriStar/Moviepix/Getty Images
Published on January 7, 2022
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HSM's Mens Classic Monday MCM: It's Good To Be The King Keraun
Our Mens Classic Monday(#MCM) goes to Houston's very own King Keraun. Learn how this entrepreneur went from a felon to making multi-million moves with Russell Simmons and More
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Michelle Williams and her husband, musician Phil Elverum, have split
Michelle Williams and her husband, indie musician Phil Elverum, have split after less than a year of marriage.
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'Deadpool' franchise is a box office rarity: An R-rated hit
Analysts are predicting that "Deadpool 2" will have a big opening at around $130 million this weekend, but that's hardly news these days considering the string of successful Marvel superhero films like "Black Panther" and "Avengers: Infinity War."
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Austin's Adderley School for the Performing Arts Is Now a Texas Nonprofit
The Adderley School hosts 'An Afternoon with Jack Dylan Grazer,' teen star of 'IT' this February
Austin's ADDERLEY SCHOOL for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce its new status as a Texas nonprofit and soon to be 501(c)(3), which will go by the name THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL. The nonprofit will provide partial and full scholarships to underserved students from low income Austin communities and underwrite operational costs. As a nonprofit, Adderley will "level the playing field," giving all Austin children the opportunity to grow and flourish in its transformative theater school program, regardless of their ability to pay tuition.
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WENDELL & WILD | Official Trailer | Netflix
Director, Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas and Coraline) and producer Jordan Peele (Nope, Us, Get Out) team up to bring us a phantasmic thrill ride in the new stop-animation feature, Wendell & Wild. The titular characters, a pair of demon brothers played by comedy icons Key & Peele trick troubled teen, Kat Elliott (Lyric Ross), into bringing them from the underworld into the land of the living and mayhem ensues. Watch Wendell & Wild and its all-star cast including Angela Bassett, James Hong, and Ving Rhames, only on Netflix, October 28. Music: "I Told Em" by Doechii SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/29qBUt7 About Netflix: Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 221 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments. WENDELL & WILD | Official Trailer | Netflix https://youtube.com/Netflix Two scheming demons strike a deal with a punk rock-loving teen so they can leave the Underworld and live out their dreams in the Land of the Living.
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Man Fatally Shot By Uncle Claims Self-Defense
A man that killed his 17-year-old nephew is claiming self-defense. The shooting took place in the Southwest Crossing neighborhood early this morning.
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Director Milos Forman, known for his work on Oscar-winning films "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Amadeus," died at age 86.
Published on April 16, 2018
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In a clip from an interview with CinemaBlend, Tom Hanks was asked about his new film "Elvis" being in theaters the same time as "Lightyear." …
Published on July 5, 2022
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Drew Barrymore ‘deeply apologizes’ to the Writers Guild of America in an emotional video
Drew Barrymore is apologizing to television and film writers over her decision to resume production on her talk show as members of the Writers Guild of America remain on strike.
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Vivica Fox Returns to the Stage in Je'Caryous' Two Can Play That Game the Play
The original movie was met with rave reviews, instantly becoming a fan favorite and ultimately a cult classic. Over the years, the media has lauded it a “turning point in movie history” and a “game changer.” It is the movie “Two Can Play That Game.” It was also hailed as “opening the door for a generation of black entertainers” including Academy Award winning actress Mo’Nique, heartthrob Morris Chestnut, Grammy Award Winning Artist Bobby Brown and TV and movie stars Vivica A. Fox, Anthony Anderson and Gabrielle Union, who all starred in the original movie and have gone on to achieve great success in their careers. Now, an adaptation of the hit movie will be hitting the stage and touring across the country.
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UK could pull Russia's RT off the air
UK regulators could revoke the license of Russian state-backed television network RT after Moscow was linked with the attempted murder of former double agent Sergei Skripal.
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Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER L to R: Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) and W’Kabi (Daniel Kaluuya) with some of his border tribesman. Ph: Film Frame …
Published on March 19, 2018
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Chadwick Boseman and former President Barack Obama score first Emmy nominations
The late Chadwick Boseman and former President Barack Obama are among the formidable crop of first-time nominees at the 74th Emmy Awards.
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Women in Film & Television Austin annual fundraiser taking place this Friday, April 14; tickets on sale now
Women in Film & Television Austin, a nonprofit organization that advocates for and empowers women in the media industry, is proud to announce its annual fundraiser event, which will be held this Friday, April 14, 2023 from 6 - 9 p.m. The event will help raise money to support the organization's mission to support and empower members through professional educational programming, networking events, development opportunities, creative collaborations and mentoring.
