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Movies
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.
Air Date: January 11, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 48:52Oscar winner and groundbreaking star Sidney Poitier dies
Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, has died at 94.
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Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl, dies at 99
Her witty style gave life to a roster of quirky characters over more than a half-century.
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The year's best and worst films, the standout performances, the box office bombs and how Covid is disrupting the movie business.
Air Date: December 29, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Celebrating Christmas and Kwanzaa in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Celebrations including Disney, Kwanzaa, and live and virtual shows are highlighted this holiday weekend.
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Listen 5:09Philly film office finally gets restored funding after a year with zero city support
The commission, which brings over $300 million in economic impact, also runs career training programs in district schools.
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Global superstar returns home to Philly to launch international tour for first book
The memoir is titled “Will,” and the very first stop was a small bookstore on Girard Avenue in Fishtown: Harriett’s.
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Why making movie sets safer has been so slow, especially for crews behind the camera
The deadly shooting on the set of Rust has workers in Hollywood pushing — again — for broader safety rules. But a history of complacent leadership has stood in their way.
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