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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.

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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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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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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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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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.

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Jason Momoa was in debt after 'Game of Thrones'

According to Jason Momoa he was "completely in debt" and "starving" immediately following his role on the hit series "Game of Thrones."

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Demetrius Shipp Jr: All Eyez On Him

For those of us growing up in the 90’s, rapper Tupac Shakur was more than just a hip-hop artist. He was a revolutionary, a brilliant, sometime controversial artist who spoke the truth in every song, interview and movie he was in. He was also cut down in his prime at the tender age of 25. As the son of a Black Panther, he was the perfect mix of intelligent lyricism to uplift a generation with West Coast gangsta rap. To put it simply, his life story has been long overdue.

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HOUSTON SYMPHONY SCREENS STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI WITH ORCHESTRA PERFORMING JOHN WILLIAMS’ ICONIC SCORE LIVE

he Houston Symphony brings audiences along on a journey to a galaxy far, far away with the final chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy, Star Wars: Episode VI —Return of the Jedi, screening as part of the Bank of America POPS series at Jones Hall March 4-7, 2022.

Riley Keough supports Austin Butler playing her grandfather, Elvis

The women in Elvis Presley's family are supporting the forthcoming film "Elvis" and its star, Austin Butler.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabaar Takes Aim At La La Land In New Column

In his latest column for The Hollywood Reporter, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pumps the breaks on “La La Land,” a film that has managed to dominate awards season, while simultaneously causing confusion as to what the fuss is all about.