'Unstoppable' captures Anthony Robles' singular life, with Robles as his own stunt double
Read full article: 'Unstoppable' captures Anthony Robles' singular life, with Robles as his own stunt double“Unstoppable," about the one-legged wrestler Anthony Robles, was one of the most-anticipated premieres of the Toronto International Film Festival.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck may not have had a prenuptial agreement, but you should consider one
Read full article: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck may not have had a prenuptial agreement, but you should consider oneOne surprising thing about Jennifer Lopez’s split from Ben Affleck is that her divorce petition did not include any mention of a prenuptial agreement.
Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after 2 years of marriage
Read full article: Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after 2 years of marriageAfter a relationship that spanned two decades, two engagements, two weddings and headlines too numerous to count, Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck.
Q&A: Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Hong Chau discuss their Boston heist comedy ‘The Instigators’
Read full article: Q&A: Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Hong Chau discuss their Boston heist comedy ‘The Instigators’Matt Damon and Casey Affleck play complete strangers thrown into their first heist in the new action comedy “The Instigators.”.
Hollywood movies rarely reflect climate change crisis. These researchers want to change that
Read full article: Hollywood movies rarely reflect climate change crisis. These researchers want to change thatA team of researchers set out to determine if today’s Hollywood blockbusters are reflective of the current climate crisis and found out they aren't most of the time.
Ben Affleck inspired J.Lo's first album in a decade. She's using it to poke fun at her romantic past
Read full article: Ben Affleck inspired J.Lo's first album in a decade. She's using it to poke fun at her romantic pastThroughout her career, Jennifer Lopez has been praised as an epochal, prolific and hard-working artist.
What to stream this weekend: 'Young Sheldon,' Amy Schumer, 'Oppenheimer' and lots and lots of JLo
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'Young Sheldon,' Amy Schumer, 'Oppenheimer' and lots and lots of JLoThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include “Young Sheldon” returning for its seventh and final season, Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. exploring the power of gospel in a two-part PBS documentary and two projects from Jennifer Lopez, a movie about her love life and a 13-track album.
From exclusive events to concerts: Stars and athletes plan to flock Las Vegas for Super Bowl events
Read full article: From exclusive events to concerts: Stars and athletes plan to flock Las Vegas for Super Bowl eventsLas Vegas will be flooded with so many pre-Super Bowl events that Shaquille O’Neal lowered the prices to his popular carnival-themed “Shaq’s Fun House.”.
Judge dismisses juror who compared Connecticut missing mom case to the 'Gone Girl' plot
Read full article: Judge dismisses juror who compared Connecticut missing mom case to the 'Gone Girl' plotA judge on Friday dismissed a juror in the trial of a Connecticut woman accused of helping her boyfriend cover up the murder of his estranged wife.
Inside the 2024 Golden Globes: What you didn’t see on camera
Read full article: Inside the 2024 Golden Globes: What you didn’t see on cameraThe Golden Globe Awards likes to think of itself as the party of the year, but instead of a debauched, champagne-fueled romp, it can sometimes feel more like a strange high school reunion for the extremely famous.
Issa Rae offers aspiring female directors a chance to shine on rebooted 'Project Greenlight' series
Read full article: Issa Rae offers aspiring female directors a chance to shine on rebooted 'Project Greenlight' seriesFrom Issa Rae’s perspective, there’s plenty of talented female filmmakers willing to work.
The Oscars best picture rules are changing. Here’s how it’ll affect contenders and movie theaters
Read full article: The Oscars best picture rules are changing. Here’s how it’ll affect contenders and movie theatersThe theatrical requirements for movies vying for the Oscars top prize just got a little tougher.
What if things could turn out differently? How the multiverse got into our heads and didn't let go
Read full article: What if things could turn out differently? How the multiverse got into our heads and didn't let goAlternate universes are everywhere these days, from “The Flash” to “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.”.
'Guardians Vol. 3' and 'Super Mario Bros.' top box office again
Read full article: 'Guardians Vol. 3' and 'Super Mario Bros.' top box office againSeveral new movies infiltrated theaters nationwide this weekend, from a lighthearted trip to Italy with Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton and Mary Steenburgen to a Ben Affleck-fronted detective thriller.
Super Bowl ads use celebs, humor, lots of dogs
Read full article: Super Bowl ads use celebs, humor, lots of dogsAdvertisers bet big that viewers were turning to the Super Bowl for a comforting escape, and delivered a series of advertisements that relied on familiar celebrity faces, light humor, and plenty of cuddly dogs.
New this week: Jennifer Lopez, Sam Smith and 'You People'
Read full article: New this week: Jennifer Lopez, Sam Smith and 'You People'This week’s new entertainment releases include fresh albums from Sam Smith and Elle King, the return of Jennifer Lopez in the rom-com “Shotgun Wedding,” and the TV show “Poker Face,” starring Natasha Lyonne as a wise-cracking, friendly drifter who has an uncanny ability to immediately know if someone is lying.
Ralph Lauren draws A-list Hollywood crowd for sumptuous show
Read full article: Ralph Lauren draws A-list Hollywood crowd for sumptuous showDesigner Ralph Lauren went big for his first Los Angeles fashion show, staging a sumptuous display of his well-honed ethos of casual luxury, with strong Western accents like cowboy hats and boots, against a setting sun at the grand Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California, near Los Angeles.
Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck wed in Las Vegas drive-through
Read full article: Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck wed in Las Vegas drive-throughJennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were wed in a small ceremony Saturday in Las Vegas, culminating a relationship that stretched over two decades in two separate romances and countless tabloid covers.
New this week: 'Deep Water,' Charli XCX and 'WeCrashed'
Read full article: New this week: 'Deep Water,' Charli XCX and 'WeCrashed'This week’s new entertainment releases include a Charli XCX album release, an erotic thriller on Hulu starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, and a series about the rise and fall of the business WeWork, which promoted the concept of shared workspaces.
'CODA' takes top honors at SAG Awards, Will Smith wins
Read full article: 'CODA' takes top honors at SAG Awards, Will Smith winsIn an upset, the deaf family drama “CODA” has won top honors at a very unpredictable 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards that also saw wins for the leads of “Squid Game,” the cast of “Ted Lasso” and Will Smith.
Will Smith, Lady Gaga, Ben Affleck score SAG nominations
Read full article: Will Smith, Lady Gaga, Ben Affleck score SAG nominationsWill Smith, Lady Gaga and Ben Affleck landed individual nominations for the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, while the casts of “Belfast” and “CODA” were among those nominated for the guild’s top award, best ensemble.
Golden Globe Awards carry on, without stars or a telecast
Read full article: Golden Globe Awards carry on, without stars or a telecastEven though NBC dropped the 2022 Golden Globe Awards, the embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association proceeded with its 79th edition Sunday night without a telecast, nominees, a red carpet, a host, press or even a livestream.
Grammys release inclusion requirement to ensure diverse show
Read full article: Grammys release inclusion requirement to ensure diverse showThe Grammys will stick to its word with the public release of the full inclusion rider to ensure equity and inclusion in hiring on all levels of production for next year’s ceremony.
‘Halloween Kills’ carves out $50.4 million at box office
Read full article: ‘Halloween Kills’ carves out $50.4 million at box office“Halloween Kills” may be available to watch at home, but the latest installment in the Michael Myers saga is making a killing at the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters.
‘Spencer,’ ‘The Last Duel' set for Venice Film Festival
Read full article: ‘Spencer,’ ‘The Last Duel' set for Venice Film FestivalThe Venice Film Festival has unveiled a starry lineup of world premieres for September including Pablo Larrain’s “Spencer,” starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana and Ridley Scott’s medieval drama “The Last Duel,” featuring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Adam Driver.
New this week: 'Justice League,' 'Country Comfort' & scandal
Read full article: New this week: 'Justice League,' 'Country Comfort' & scandalThis combination of photos shows promotional art for the Netflix series Country Comfort, debuting on Friday, left, "Zack Snyders Justice League," premiering March 18, center, and Operation Varsity Blues, a documentary about the college admissions scandal, premiering March 17 on Netflix. (Netflix/HBO Max/Netflix via AP)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES— Four years after “Justice League” underwhelmed both critics and audiences, filmmaker Zack Snyder has come back to finish what he started. — Loretta Lynn’s new album is a celebration of women in country music and it features collaborations with Tanya Tucker, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Margo Price. — Katherine McPhee, of TV’s “American Idol” and “Smash,” plays an aspiring country singer, Bailey, who’s suffered career and personal setbacks in the Netflix series “Country Comfort,” debuting Friday.
Disney delays 'Black Widow,' Spielberg's 'West Side Story'
Read full article: Disney delays 'Black Widow,' Spielberg's 'West Side Story'NEW YORK – The Walt Disney Co. has further postponed its next mega-movies from Marvel, including “Black Widow,” while also postponing Steven Spielberg's “West Side Story” a full year in the company's latest recalibration due to the pandemic. The Scarlett Johansson Marvel movie “Black Widow,” last set for Nov. 6, heads to May 7 of next year. That was the date set for “West Side Story,” but Spielberg's musical will instead debut in December 2021. Given the interconnected nature of Marvel releases, the latest delay of “Black Widow” had a domino effect on other films. Since the pandemic began, the company's “Mulan,” “Hamilton” and “Artemis Fowl” have gone direct to streaming, with “Mulan” made available for a $30 premium purchase by subscribers.
A look at entertainers and entities on hold over coronavirus
Read full article: A look at entertainers and entities on hold over coronavirus“I’m going to socially distance myself.”Behar said she doesn’t trust the government and made the decision to self-quarantine herself. She added she is lucky that she doesn’t have child care needs and has enough money to tide her over. And the crisis is hampering production of potential new shows, with work on more than a dozen pilots halted. The decision comes a day after Disney announced the planned shutdown of its parks. ___The Associated Press receives support for health and science coverage from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education.
On this day: August 15
Read full article: On this day: August 151972: Actor and film director Ben Affleck is born Benjamin Gza Affleck-Boldt in Berkeley, California. He found fame after writing and starring in the movie "Good Will Hunting" along with Matt Damon, with the pair earning an Academy Award for the film's screenplay. As an actor, he's gone on to star in movies such as "Chasing Amy," "Armageddon," "Pearl Harbor" and "Daredevil." He's also directed the movies "Gone Baby Gone," "The Town" and "Argo," the last of which won him the Golden Globe Award, BAFTA, and Directors Guild Award for Best Director, and the Golden Globe Award, BAFTA, the Producers Guild Award, and the Academy Award for Best Picture. Hide Caption