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Director Lee Unkrich holds the Oscar for Best Animated Feature for "Toy Story 3" during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. (Liz O. Baylen/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

He’s in tune with the Day of the Dead: Director Lee Unkrich wanted an authentic take on the celebration

January 17, 2017

By Kevin Crust Los Angeles Times (TNS) Since we were formally introduced to Pixar via a hopping desk lamp and a rubber ball in the animated short “Luxo Jr.” three decades ago, the studio has brought...

Nicolas Cage at the screening of Dog Eat Dog held at the Egyptian Theatre on September 30, 2016 in Hollywood, Calif. (Art Garcia/Sipa USA/TNS)

Nicolas Cage’s proudly gonzo career: His steady stream of quirky movie choices raises eyebrows, but he likes to stay busy

November 11, 2016

By Josh Rottenberg Los Angeles Times (TNS) Nicolas Cage has three movies hitting theaters in the next two weeks — and if that seems surprising or odd to you, it’s probably just because you haven’t...

Vince Vaughn in "Hacksaw Ridge." (Cross Creek Pictures)

Vince Vaughn on his early career, the Cubs and Mel Gibson

November 11, 2016

By Nina Metz Chicago Tribune (TNS) CHICAGO — When I sat down with Vince Vaughn, who was in Chicago to talk about his new film “Hacksaw Ridge,” it was the early afternoon before Game 4 of the World...

Amy Adams as Dr. Louise Banks in a scene from the movie Arrival, directed by Denis Villeneuve. (Paramount Pictures/TNS)

How Amy Adams got her start

November 11, 2016

By Colin Covert Star Tribune (Minneapolis) (TNS) Welcome to mid-November, unofficially called “Amy Adams Month” by film distributors and fans alike. Actually, it may be her year. With two gripping...

‘Miss Peregrine’s’ school gets top grades at box office

October 3, 2016

By Tre’vell Anderson Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” from 20th Century Fox and Chernin Entertainment, bested fellow new release Lionsgate’s...

Thandie Newton and Rodrigo Santoro in "Westworld." (John P. Johnson/HBO)

TV review: ‘Westworld’ on HBO is a real trip

September 29, 2016

By Verne Gay Newsday (TNS) Westworld premieres Sunday at 9 p.m. on HBO. Westworld is a theme park where the very wealthy go to indulge their fantasies, which are either violent, sexual or both. The...

‘American Horror Story’ a mystery as it returns

September 13, 2016

By Verne Gay Newsday (TNS) THE SHOW: “American Horror Story” WHEN: Season 6 premiere Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 10 on FX WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Wouldn’t you like to know? Fact is, no one does — no...

Actors Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner and James Doohan from the original "Star Trek" series. The show premiered 50 years ago as one of the new fall shows on NBC's 1966-1967 schedule. (Paramount Pictures/Entertainment Pictures/Zuma Press/TNS)

‘Star Trek’ actors share favorite moments

September 8, 2016

By Jack Millrod Newsday (TNS) NEW YORK — The future began 50 years ago Thursday for “Star Trek” fans. When NBC aired the show’s first episode on Sept. 8, 1966, Capt. James T. Kirk and the 23rd...

Jamie Dornan as Dr. Allan Pascal in a scene from the movie The 9th Life of Louis Drax directed by Alexandre Aja. (Miramax/TNS)

Movie review: ‘9th Life of Louis Drax’ is more sinister than it first seems

September 1, 2016

By Cary Darling Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) “The 9th Life of Louis Drax” begins as if it’s going to be a sweet children’s film about the goofy life of an accident-prone 9-year-old boy. Events...

‘Captain America: Civil War’ Debuts With $181.8 Million

‘Captain America: Civil War’ Debuts With $181.8 Million

May 10, 2016

By Tre’vell Anderson Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — Disney’s “Captain America: Civil War” may have pitted two of Marvel’s most popular characters against each other, but coming out...

Anthony Mackie Flying High As Falcon In ‘Captain America: Civil War’

Anthony Mackie Flying High As Falcon In ‘Captain America: Civil War’

May 5, 2016

By Rene Rodriguez Miami Herald (TNS) In “Captain America: Civil War,” Anthony Mackie reprises the role of Sam Wilson, aka the winged superhero Falcon, for the third time. The actor would like you...

Um, Alicia Keys Just Released A New Single — And It’s Kind Of Great

Um, Alicia Keys Just Released A New Single — And It’s Kind Of Great

May 5, 2016

By Mikael Wood Los Angeles Times (TNS) Oh, this is a welcome return. After a few years away from the spotlight, Alicia Keys released a new single, “In Common,” late Tuesday, and so far it’s feeling...

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