Movies
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dies at 50
In an online post late Friday, the band led by Dave Grohl did not release a cause, but called Hawkins' passing a "tragic and untimely loss."
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People of color helped Hollywood through another pandemic year, a new study says
According to a new study from UCLA, people of color were integral to keeping the business afloat — both on screen and in the audience.
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In just one month, the Wizarding World experience has sold tickets to people from all 50 U.S. states.
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Amazon buys MGM in a multibillion-dollar deal
MGM is the film and television studio behind iconic films like the James Bond franchise, Rocky and The Silence of the Lambs.
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Will Smith wins lead acting trophy at U.K.’s BAFTAs
Philly's own Will Smith received the award for his role in 'King Richard,' as the British Academy Film Awards returned Sunday with a live ceremony.
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Documentary promises inside look at 2018 heist at Philly’s Insectarium
Back in 2018, thieves took around 7,000 spiders, roaches, and other animals. It seemed clear who did it, but the story is not so clear-cut.
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Listen 2:10Philly’s Lightbox Film Center starts restoration work to give films a ‘second life’
After 43 years of presenting foreign and avant-garde film, the Lightbox Film Center launches a film restoration program to repair and revive old films.
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The first trailer for Adam Sandler’s ‘Hustle’ is brimming with Philly faces and places
Several Sixers players are featured in the forthcoming basketball flick, which is co-produced by LeBron James.
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Gryffindors and Boggarts and Quaffles, oh my!: Harry Potter launches at the Franklin Institute
Philadelphia hosts the world premiere of an immersive exhibition about Harry Potter and the entire Wizarding World.
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Alec Baldwin sued by family of cinematographer killed on ‘Rust’ set
Lawyers for Halyna Hutchins' family announced a lawsuit filed in the name of Hutchins’ husband, Matthew Hutchins, and their son at a Los Angeles news conference Tuesday.
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‘The Power of the Dog’ and ‘Dune’ nab the most 2022 Oscar nominations
Jane Campion's and Denis Villeneuve's films got the highest amount of nominations, 12 and 10 each.
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Spotify removes Neil Young’s music after he objects to Joe Rogan’s podcast
On Monday, Young had briefly posted an open letter on his own website, asking his management and record label to remove his music from the streaming giant.
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Ian Alexander Jr., only child of Regina King, dies at age 26
King said in a statement that her son was 'such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others.'
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Louie Anderson, comic, Emmy winner for ‘Baskets,’ dies at 68
Anderson’s publicist Glenn Schwartz says the comedian died Friday in Las Vegas.
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A new documentary tells the incredible true story of a Navy veteran's battle with PTSD and his mission to pave a smoother path for veterans returning to civilian life.
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