Movies
The Hollywood writers strike is over, but the actors strike could drag on. Here’s why
The actors union represents many types of performers — actors, dancers, stunt people — each with specific needs that need to be addressed.
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Michael Gambon, actor who played Prof. Dumbledore in 6 ‘Harry Potter’ movies, dies at age 82
Although the Potter role raised Gambon’s international profile and introduced him to a new generation of fans, he had long been recognized as one of Britain’s leading actors.
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Pa. bills to respond to Swiftie ticket woes could have unintended consequences, advocates warn
The bills would ban bots and restrict speculative ticketing, but consumer groups warn they could hurt concertgoers’ ability to buy and sell tickets on the secondary market.
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Hollywood writers reach a tentative deal with studios after nearly 5-month strike
Hollywood production has been halted for months as actors and writers have been on strike.
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‘A Hope that Lights the Way’: New documentary on Black men and boys in Philadelphia hosts screenings
Produced in part by Philadelphia's Office of Black Male Engagement, the two-hour documentary introduces representatives from community groups working throughout the city.
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It’s a fact: Mark Wahlberg actually is an honorary Philadelphian
It’s a title the Philly mayor bestowed a decade ago upon the Boston native, who famously played Eagle Vince Papale (and intro'd the pope).
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Delaware Arts Alliance captures data to fuel creative growth and policy through statewide initiative
Delaware arts leaders introduced a groundbreaking creative growth plan to address challenges faced by artists across the state.
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Listen 1:15Philly unions rally to show solidarity for actors, writers, and others striking against the studios
The City Hall rally was part of a nationwide effort to garner support for the work stoppage.
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In its first year on South Broad after a decade in West Philly, the BlackStar Film Festival continued to grow, exceeding 2022’s turnout of 12,000 people.
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‘Barbie’ is the only billion-dollar blockbuster solely directed by a woman
Greta Gerwig's film joins a high-grossing list of mostly male-directed movies, most of them with men leading the casts.
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Philly filmmakers want to disrupt Hollywood with the first zero-waste feature film
Shot in Fishtown, the film generated just 16 ounces of trash. A typical Hollywood film can produce a million pounds of waste.
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Philly native Mark Margolis, actor known for roles in ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Scarface,’ dies at 83
Margolis was born in Philadelphia on Nov. 26, 1939, and briefly attended Temple University before moving to New York City to study acting.
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Last Thursday’s film premiere proves just how beloved the Kensington Storefront was — and how it may be coming to life again.
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Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens dies from cancer at 70
Reubens' character, with his too-tight gray suit, white chunky loafers and red bow tie was best known for the film “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” and the television series.
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BlackStar Film Festival returns with a game-changing location and solidarity with labor strikes
With over 90 films representing nearly three dozen countries, the fest’s 12th year promises to be full of “joy, radical care, and thriving.”
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