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Unauthorized 'The Odyssey' copy posted online draws swift warning from Universal

Greg Braxton — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:29:44 GMT

An unauthorized, but high-quality, copy of the Christopher Nolan hit film 'The Odyssey' was leaked online. Universal responded with a stern warning.

Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider

Nicole Nixon — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:06:58 GMT

Gosling will join the MCU as a motorcycle riding superhero and a new Black Panther is announced.

A celebrated stage production makes the leap to screen in the fiery 'Hadestown: The Musical'

Katie Walsh — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:00:30 GMT

The mythical musical dominated the Tonys in 2019, and its original cast reunites for a filmed staging on London's West End that reminds us why.

A California arts activist's story comes to life in 'American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez'

Robert Abele — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:15:21 GMT

Luis Valdez, the screenwriter, director and theater force best known for 1987's 'La Bamba' gets an explosively engaging and inspiring documentary profile.

Gregg Araki, still L.A.'s homegrown punk provocateur, returns to remind us to be bold

Mark Olsen — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:16 GMT

Queer indie filmmaker Gregg Araki returns with 'I Want Your Sex,' starring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman in a pointed examination of Gen Z attitudes.

'Sheep in the Box' is a rare misfire from a master director whose AI drama feels borrowed

Tim Grierson — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:49:12 GMT

In movies like 'Still Walking,' Hirokazu Kore-eda has mined intimacy from family tragedy. This time, his delicacy results in something underwhelming.

Commentary: 'The Odyssey' is great, but Imax 70mm snobbery is not the answer to Hollywood's woes

Mary McNamara — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With 'The Odyssey,' Christopher Nolan put a spotlight on Imax 70mm and the hierarchy of premium formats. Which is applaudable but not a future theatrical business model.

Two theaters, nonstop screenings: Inside the Lucas Museum's film programming plans

Jessica Gelt — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:45:00 GMT

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announced its inaugural film programs to run nonstop throughout the day in two dedicated theaters.

Chadwick Boseman's brothers ask court to oust widow as estate administrator: 'Cannot be trusted'

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:10:58 GMT

Derrick and Kevin Boseman have filed a petition against Chadwick Boseman's widow, alleging she failed to distribute assets owed to their parents.

Hot faces fill the erotic thriller 'Her Private Hell,' but the plot is never in focus

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:04:35 GMT

'Drive' director Nicolas Winding Refn's first feature in a decade finds him still fixated on sizzling neon and chilly characters. He's got his kinks.

How did 'Drive' find that higher gear? The director says it was thanks to 'Sixteen Candles'

Mark Olsen — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:55:29 GMT

For its 15th anniversary, 'Drive' director Nicolas Winding Refn looks back on working with Ryan Gosling, shooting in L.A. and some surprising influences.

Samantha Morton casts a spell and steals 'The Odyssey.' She's always been a little dangerous

Glenn Whipp — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The veteran English actor is stunning audiences with her unforgettable Circe in Christopher Nolan's epic, a showcase for her fearlessness and range.

Mexican American cinema exhibit coming to Academy Museum in Fall 2027

Carlos De Loera — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:16:46 GMT

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced that it will open a exhibition celebrating Mexican and Mexican American film history in September 2027.

Ryan Gosling's 'La La Hand' is finally fixed in the new 'La La Land' poster

Anthony Solorzano — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:06:27 GMT

Lionsgate has changed Ryan Gosling's flat hand gesture on the poster for 'La La Land' as the musical celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Sony and Alamo Drafthouse announce plans to reopen the iconic Cinerama Dome

Cerys Davies — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:10:53 GMT

After a six-year closure, the Cinerama Dome is coming back. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Alamo Drafthouse are restoring the historic theater and plan to reopen it in early 2028.

Sony and Alamo Drafthouse are reportedly in talks to take over Cinerama Dome

Mark Olsen — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:17:55 GMT

Sony and its Alamo Drafthouse theater chain are reportedly in talks to reopen the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, which has been closed since 2020.

Kaylee Hottle, 'Godzilla vs. Kong' actor, dies in car crash at 18

Tracy Brown — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:21:56 GMT

Kaylee Hottle, who portrayed Jia in 'Godzilla vs. Kong' and 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,' has died in a car crash. She was 18.

John Kirby, beloved celebrity acting coach and Bruce Kirby's son, dies of ALS

Anthony Solorzano — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:22:44 GMT

John Kirby, a veteran acting coach whose clients included Jeff Bridges, Jim Caviezel, Cameron Diaz and Hilary Duff, died Wednesday after a three-year battle with ALS. He was 75.

8 ways that Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' changes Homer's epic

Josh Rottenberg — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A gorier Cyclops, a darker Circe, an entirely new ending: The writer-director felt free to reshape the 2,700-year-old epic poem for the Imax age.

Ben Affleck's AI company is sold for more than $500 million

Cerys Davies — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Netflix purchased Ben Affleck's AI company in March. A new security filing revealed the streamer giant paid $587 million in cash for the actor's film tech company.

The first proper 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer shows Steve Rogers is still worthy

Tracy Brown — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:05:47 GMT

Thor battles Doctor Doom, reunites with Steve Rogers and assembles a crossover superteam in the new 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer.

Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning star known for 'My Left Foot' and 'Home Alone 2,' dies at 81

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:51:35 GMT

Oscar-winning actor Brenda Fricker, 'Home Alone 2's' Pigeon Lady, died Thursday evening at age 81. She was the first Irish female actor to win an Academy Award.

To screen Christopher Nolan's 70mm 'Odyssey,' L.A. theaters raced to resurrect a nearly lost craft

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is fueling renewed demand for Imax 70mm, shining a spotlight on the specialty theaters and projectionists keeping analog film alive.

A young woman with autism finds a sport of her own in the predictable but sweet 'Horsegirls'

Katie Walsh — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:34:15 GMT

The unusual discipline of hobby horsing is showcased in a movie based on a true story that also touches on bullying, cancer and personal independence.

In 'Remake,' a filmmaker obsesses over his lost son, guilty he may have made him a casualty

Tim Grierson — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:15:22 GMT

Ross McElwee, a longtime diaristic documentary-maker, assembles a personal ode to the troubled boy on the edge of his frame who became a drug addict.

Contributor: Hollywood will stop fueling racism when audiences demand better

Sue Obeidi and Jose Antonio Vargas — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Two new films, 'Citizen Vigilante' and 'Run, Fight, Hide: Infidels,' use streaming platforms and social media to cash in on xenophobia.

'Batman 2' is delayed again. Here's everything we know so far about Matt Reeves' sequel

Tracy Brown — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:43:51 GMT

Warner Bros. has pushed back the release of 'The Batman Part II' once again. Here is everything to know about Matt Reeves' sequel to his 2022 reboot.

Prior to his death, 'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill revealed how he wanted to be remembered

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:16:21 GMT

"Jurassic Park" actor Sam Neill expressed a simple wish for his legacy nearly a year before he died at age 78. He wanted to be remembered for his kindness.

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is a mighty Trojan horse of his thematic obsessions

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:19 GMT

Generously sized and steered toward realism, the director's take on Odysseus is epically satisfying, even if it skimps on the character's ego and lust.

Vija Celmins, Denis Villeneuve to be honored at LACMA's 2026 Art + Film Gala

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve will be honored at LACMA's 15th annual Art + Film Gala co-hosted by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Sam Neill's legacy in 7 movies, from Australian thrillers to 'Jurassic Park'

Greg Braxton, Joshua Rothkopf, Glenn Whipp — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:40:12 GMT

A crisp, charming presence opposite volcanic stars like Nicole Kidman, Isabelle Adjani and Holly Hunter, Neill made a career out of letting others shine.

Inside 'Barrio Triste,' the gritty debut film by Bad Bunny collaborator Stillz

Carlos Aguilar — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:19:39 GMT

Colombian American director Stillz spoke to The Times about shooting his first movie, 'Barrio Triste.' The fantasy crime drama was executive produced by Harmony Korine.

States sue to block Paramount's $111-billion Warner Bros. takeover

Meg James — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:55:02 GMT

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general expressed concern that the industry-reshaping deal could spell doom for movie theaters.

With AI character Tilly Norwood set for feature-film debut, Hollywood debates what it means to be an actor

Josh Rottenberg — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As AI-generated characters proliferate, Hollywood is confronting questions about authorship, artistry and whether a program can truly be an actor.

Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' actor, dies at 78

Brittany Levine Beckman — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:53:08 GMT

Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor known for his roles in 'Jurassic Park,' 'The Piano' and 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' has died. He was 78.

Academy Award-winning special effects pioneer Don Iwerks dies at 96

Corinne Purtill — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:23:17 GMT

The Academy Award-winner created special effects used in Disney films and attractions around the world.

Wes Anderson's needle-drop genius gets its due at his Hollywood Bowl tribute

August Brown — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:18:57 GMT

Anderson's score work is planned to exacting detail. But this three-night stand with Bill Murray, Beck, Jackson Browne and more was played in the spirit of the way fans revisit his beloved films.

Home is where the hell is, with slick but diminishing returns, in 'Evil Dead Burn'

Joshua Rothkopf — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A series that's been extended long past Sam Raimi's original sense of humor, the thrills now come from gore that pushes the boundaries of an R rating.

'Children of Blood and Bone' author won't see film after feud with star Amandla Stenberg

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:28:41 GMT

'Children of Blood and Bone' author Tomi Adeyemi says she blocked star Amandla Stenberg and has no plans to watch the upcoming film adaptation of her bestselling fantasy novel.

The titanically misguided live-action remake of 'Moana' is missing the heart in its ocean

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 18:30:29 GMT

Never enchanting or magical, this wan redo from 'Hamilton' director Thomas Kail of the beloved 2016 Disney animated movie is totally lost at sea.

Meow Wolf taps famed L.A. animation house for its new Los Angeles venue

Todd Martens — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The experiential art firm has entered into a creative partnership with Titmouse, the studio behind popular series such as "Big Mouth" and "Star Trek: Lower Decks."

Justin Baldoni and wife break silence after 'It Ends With Us' legal battle with Blake Lively

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 05:24:44 GMT

Justin Baldoni and his wife Emily have spoken out on their healing journey and faith after the highly publicized legal dispute with Blake Lively tied to the 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

We're off to see a great screwball comedy in 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass'

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 19:30:10 GMT

The deliriously zany ensemble comedy stars Zoey Deutch as a small-town sweetheart who flies to Los Angeles hoping to sleep with Jon Hamm.

Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff separate after nearly three years of marriage

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 18:07:40 GMT

Entertainment power couple Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff have reportedly gone their separate ways for now. They married nearly three years ago.

Wes Anderson reflects on his 'totally instinctive' music choices ahead of Hollywood Bowl shows

Mark Olsen — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Over three nights at the Hollywood Bowl, artists including Beck, Jackson Browne and Devo will perform music from the singular filmmaker's work.

'The Odyssey' is the mother of bad-trip tales. Why are we obsessed with travel disasters?

Alex Pulaski — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Trip-related problems are exceedingly common, yet we keep packing our bags. It may be due to what one expert calls "traveler's amnesia."

Who could play a sour, unemployed, self-deprecating version of John Slattery? He had a surprising answer

Josh Rottenberg — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 19:24:31 GMT

The 'Mad Men' star reflects on playing a washed-up version of himself, the fickleness of Hollywood and why broad comedy is harder than it looks.

California designates Bruce Lee Day, first such honor for a Chinese American

Suhauna Hussain — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 00:05:01 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday designating May 17 as a celebration of martial arts icon Bruce Lee for his trailblazing work representing the Asian American community on-screen.

Our critic cannot tell a lie: 'Young Washington' is the dullest of history lessons

Katie Walsh — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 22:24:03 GMT

Arriving in the cloak of a summer blockbuster, this simplistic take on the future U.S. president shows us a decent, noble kid with zero complexity.

Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis, says family has his back

Tracy Brown — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 23:06:30 GMT

'Lethal Weapon' star Danny Glover revealed in an interview with NBC's Lester Holt that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2023.

Questing into her past with a camcorder, a young woman confronts the worst in 'Romería'

Tim Grierson — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 22:19:41 GMT

Filmmaker Carla Simón completes a trilogy of personal movies that dive into her own history, her family's lingering grief and her journey to adulthood.

'Minions & Monsters' is a daffy summer comedy over 100 years in the making

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:04:01 GMT

A 'Minions' prequel, clever and funny, rewinds to the silent era to showcase the classic Hollywood movies that inspired its manic yellow horde.

After Amazon drops OpenAI movie 'Artificial,' film finds new home at Neon

Wendy Lee — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:08:49 GMT

"Artificial," the movie that chronicles the time when OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman was ousted from and later reinstated at the company, has found a new home after Amazon dropped the film earlier this month.

He thought old-school Hollywood silent films were missing one thing — Minions

Carlos Aguilar — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:31:43 GMT

French animator Pierre Coffin created the Minions and still voices them. For the new movie, he wanted to pay homage to Hollywood's silent clowns.

'47 Ronin' director Carl Erik Rinsch sentenced to 30 months in prison for Netflix fraud case

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:21 GMT

Carl Erik Rinsch, the director known for '47 Ronin' and 'White Horse,' was sentenced Monday to more than two years in federal prison. He was convicted of defrauding Netflix of $11 million.

AFI names this Mel Brooks movie the funniest of all time, bumping 'Some Like It Hot'

Josh Rottenberg — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:56:09 GMT

To mark Brooks' 100th birthday, the American Film Institute reshuffled its classic comedy rankings, elevating 'Blazing Saddles' to the No. 1 spot.

Appreciation: L.A.'s ultimate monster: The lesson of Veda Pierce

Shelby Grad — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:51:55 GMT

Veda Pierce always had her eye on the bigger house, the fancier car, the richer man. It was a drive that would destroy her life and make her one of the greatest L.A. villains of all time.

Comcast is spinning off NBCUniversal media and entertainment assets

Stephen Battaglio, Meg James — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:21:06 GMT

Comcast is spinning off its NBCUniversal entertainment and media assets into a separate publicly traded company.

Movies, books, art and music to explore as America turns 250

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As America celebrates 250 years, we size up how it's been portrayed in, and has shaped, what we watch, listen to and read.

10 must-watch movies that capture America in times of profound change

Amy Nicholson, Mark Olsen, Joshua Rothkopf, Josh Rottenberg, Glenn Whipp — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From classic dramas like 'The Grapes of Wrath' and 'Nashville' to a John Carpenter sci-fi nightmare, these movies articulate a shifting national mood.

Ann Blyth, Oscar nominee for 'Mildred Pierce,' dies at 98

Mark Olsen — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:48:14 GMT

Appearing as the amoral daughter of Joan Crawford at only age 17, Blyth in her short film career worked with many top stars of Hollywood's classic era.

A mesmerizingly vulnerable Angelina Jolie fails to fully redeem 'Couture'

Tim Grierson — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:45:27 GMT

Set during a busy Paris Fashion Week, the movie threads together the stories of three working women whose interior lives only sometimes register.

They're finally too old for it in the middling clip reel 'Jackass: Best and Last'

Amy Nicholson — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:55:57 GMT

After four gross-out features that occasionally reached cinematic greatness, Johnny Knoxville and the gang gather for a hasty and underwhelming final hurrah.

'Maddie's Secret' won't be one for long — it's the indie arrival of the year

Joshua Rothkopf — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:17:46 GMT

Writing, directing and starring in his own magnificent obsession, John Early feels like a cinematic heir to John Waters, Todd Haynes and Douglas Sirk.

For a dinner party gone entertainingly wrong — or is it right? — accept 'The Invite'

Mark Olsen — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:50:46 GMT

Exploring contemporary coupledom with a confident touch, director Olivia Wilde gets the best out of Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton.

The Owens family curse strikes the next generation in the new 'Practical Magic 2' trailer

Tracy Brown — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:25 GMT

The new 'Practical Magic 2' trailer sees Sally's (Sandra Bullock) daughter Kylie (Joey King) learning about magic and the Owens family curse.

A hot mess, 'Supergirl' has a rowdy spirit but a too-terrestrial plot

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:34:37 GMT

Craig Gillespie directs the louche party girl, played by Milly Alcock, in a spinoff sequel that thrives on chaos but settles for convention.

Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, Teyana Taylor among 529 invited to join motion picture academy

Josh Rottenberg — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT

AMPAS' newest invitees also include Mia Goth, Josh O'Connor, Sara Bareilles and filmmakers Benny and Josh Safdie.

This is why the Madonna biopic starring Julia Garner isn't happening after all

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:28:15 GMT

Through the process of writing the script, Madonna was bitten by the memoir bug, and she channeled that energy into her forthcoming album "Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II," which drops July 3.

Contributor: 'The Fast and the Furious' took the Asians out of an Asian American story

Ky-Phong Tran — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:02:00 GMT

The movie, released 25 years ago, shined a spotlight on import cars and street racing culture ... sort of.

'Toy Story 5' goes to infinity and beyond at the box office

Cerys Davies — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:25:11 GMT

Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie are all back on the big screen in "Toy Story 5." The latest addition to the 30-year-old franchise earned $312 million at the global box office this weekend. The release marks 2026's biggest box office debut yet.

From YouTube to the multiplex: How low-budget horror films are beating big-budget studio bets

Cerys Davies — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The box office success of "Obsession" and "Backrooms" isn't something that could've been predicted. By drawing a young audience and honing in on original storytelling, these two horror films are clearing a new path in Hollywood.

A hit song and novel become a sincere directorial debut in 'Girls Like Girls'

Robert Abele — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:10:48 GMT

Hayley Kiyoko broke out in 2015 with a popular single, one that inspired her book and now a pro-queer movie graced by committed performances.

Attraction is weaponized into something terrifying in the potent horror film 'Leviticus'

Robert Abele — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:18:59 GMT

A Sundance breakout of special significance, filmmaker Adrian Chiarella's disquieting supernatural thriller brings fresh sensitivity to a tale of possession.

A gig on a fishing boat becomes a cosmic misadventure in the eerie 'Rose of Nevada'

Tim Grierson — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:50:23 GMT

George MacKay and Callum Turner co-star in a rough-hewn mystery by English filmmaker Mark Jenkin that finds an ominous, ill-fated signature of its own.

'Zoot Suit' will celebrate 45 years at The Ford with Edward James Olmos and Luis Valdez

Carlos De Loera — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:34:09 GMT

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the release of Chicano film classic "Zoot Suit," The Ford is hosting a special screening of the movie on July 8.

Dour and dull, 'The Death of Robin Hood' steals our time to give to the gloom

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:32:32 GMT

Promising director Michael Sarnoski misses the bulls-eye with this violent, dreary take on the 13th century renegade. Even Hugh Jackman can't save it.

Growing up, his idea of Robin Hood wasn't a fox. Michael Sarnoski goes his own way

Mark Olsen — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:02:41 GMT

The filmmaker behind 'Pig' and 'A Quiet Place: Day One' inspires riskiness from actors. His passion project is a new telling of an ancient tale starring Hugh Jackman.

AI meets angst in 'Toy Story 5,' in which the gang and the plot feel obsolete

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:05 GMT

The fifth entry finds the series pulling the same old heartstrings as Jessie, Buzz and Woody once again feel irrelevant. So does the franchise.

Daveigh Chase, former child star of 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'Spirited Away' and 'The Ring,' dead at 35

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:21:02 GMT

Daveigh Chase, of 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'The Ring' fame, died of complications of bacterial meningitis and a blood infection, her father confirmed.

How Este Haim reached out and touched Hollywood

Mikael Wood — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The bass player of the beloved L.A. sister trio Haim composed the score for a new Netflix rom-com, 'Voicemails for Isabelle.'

Made for your phone, now playing before the movie: Microdramas hit the big screen

Cerys Davies — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:23:37 GMT

National CineMedia, which is behind pre-show programming in theaters, has inked a deal to show microdrama previews on the big screen.

Making the queer horror romance 'Leviticus' was an exploration — and a reclamation

Jen Yamato — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

In a crowded year for chilling debuts, director Adrian Chiarella and actors Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen impress with a fear that hits close to home.

'KPop Demon Hunters' was a 'bright spot' in a year of declining diversity among streaming films, study finds

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

A UCLA diversity study found that the percentage of women and people of color leading streaming films decreased in 2025, with the notable exception of 'KPop Demon Hunters.'

A highly personal ranking of the 10 best toys in the 'Toy Story' movies

Glenn Whipp — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

I watched my children play with their toys over many years and multiple 'Toy Story' movies. These are more than just animated characters to me.

What really happened during Corey Feldman's airport health scare

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:23:53 GMT

Corey Feldman is out of the hospital and on the mend after a health scare unfolded at Los Angeles International Airport.

Yes, Zendaya and Tom Holland have already tied the knot. The groom confirmed it himself

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:27:22 GMT

'Spider-Man' star Tom Holland won't spin too many details about his under-the-radar wedding with Zendaya, except that it's already happened.

'Disclosure Day' ends with a bang. Here's how a former news anchor stole the show

David Viramontes — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:54:00 GMT

Her name is Courtney Grace and she carries Steven Spielberg's sci-fi thriller to its emotional climax. She discussed her experience working on the film.

Meet the 'I Am Frankelda' directors mentored by Guillermo del Toro

Carlos Aguilar — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:47:43 GMT

The culmination of years of tireless work and financial stress for the Ambriz siblings is the breathtaking period fantasy "I Am Frankelda," Mexico's first-ever stop-motion feature, now streaming on Netflix.

Judge orders Justin Baldoni to pay Blake Lively's legal fees as legal fight nears end

Josh Rottenberg — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:47:04 GMT

A federal judge granted Blake Lively attorneys fees tied to Justin Baldoni's unsuccessful defamation lawsuit against her, but denied her request for additional damages, potentially closing the final chapter in the bitter 'It Ends With Us' legal fight.

'The Little Sister' finds a young Muslim woman taking risks to show her true self

Tim Grierson — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hafsia Herzi's coming-out drama, set in a tight-knit conservative family, has a deft turn by Nadia Melliti, balancing personal discovery against fear.

As Paramount chases $111-billion Warner Bros. acquisition, David Ellison sheds his theater chain

Cerys Davies — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:15:28 GMT

The Ellisons have sold the business, operating under the Showcase Cinemas name, to European theater operator Kinepolis.

Get knocked out by the innovative fighting style of 'The Furious,' the future of action cinema

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:33:15 GMT

Ignore the rote kidnapped child plot and gape at the creative fight choreography in this Asian action spectacular, which could kick off a revolution.

What is it with Spielberg and space aliens? We break down his career-long fixation

Mark Olsen, Josh Rottenberg — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With 'Disclosure Day,' the director returns to a longtime preoccupation. Two Times staffers explore his ongoing fascination with extraterrestrials.

In Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day,' the aliens are here — but the wonderment isn't

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:13 GMT

Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor race around the Midwest trying to expose UFOs in a hectic adventure that lacks intelligent life.

Academy to honor Glenn Close and Ridley Scott at Governors Awards

Josh Rottenberg — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:44 GMT

Animator Floyd Norman will also receive an honorary Oscar, while producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.

Thanks to BookTok, authors are the new 'rock stars.' And Hollywood is taking notice

Gary Goldstein — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As this year's Emmy race proves, the excitement around popular books as intellectual property for film and TV adaptations shows no signs of slowing.

Boy, bye: Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater reportedly broke up several months ago

Tracy Brown — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 19:23:43 GMT

'Wicked' co-stars Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have reportedly split after three years together. The 'quiet breakup' happened 'several months ago.'

Of course, Supergirl can have pierced ears. James Gunn explains it again for those who forgot 'Superman'

Tracy Brown — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 01:24:24 GMT

DC's James Gunn reminds fans that he's already explained how Supergirl could have pierced ears with her introduction in 'Superman.'