Movies
Disney takes over the Franklin Institute with 100 years of movies, music, and ‘magic’
Six things to look for at the world premiere of the entertainment company’s centennial exhibition.
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Delaware actor finds success after clowning with Tom Hanks in ‘A Man Called Otto’
After starting in local theater, Newark actor Julian Manjerico got his big break alongside Tom Hanks in the new film "A Man Called Otto."
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An upcoming documentary looks at the West Philadelphia organization’s efforts in the 1970s, and asks if they could be replicated today.
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Prosecutors file charges in set shooting by Alec Baldwin
Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies announced that her office filed the charges Tuesday.
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‘Laverne & Shirley’ actor Cindy Williams dies at 75
Williams' family said in statement Monday that she died in Los Angeles Wednesday after a brief illness. She was 75.
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5 takeaways from the Oscar nominations
War movies are big, first-time acting nominees had a great morning, and inclusion at the Oscars is still an uphill battle.
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Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in shooting
Prosecutors announced that actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer.
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Stream thousands of movies for free: Kanopy is back at the Free Library
After being discontinued in 2021 because of cost, the popular service was reinstated under a new model.
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Jan. 19 - Jan. 22: Lunar New Year in Philly, tribute bands galore, and the Delaware Symphony Orchestra are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:39Celebrating a King, a night in the museum, Burger Crawl, and En Vogue in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Jan. 12 - Jan. 16: Celebrating MLK in Philly, N.J., and Del., En Vogue, Burger Crawl and CC Restaurant Week are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 6:14Making the Rocky statue into ‘a destination for the world’
Is it a movie prop or is it art?
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‘Black excellence’: Fans in Philly celebrate release of Whitney Houston biopic
Philly-based actress Nafessa Williams portrays Houston’s partner Robyn. Williams’ charitable foundation, Fearless, gave fans in Philly free tickets to an early screening.
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Golden Globe noms led by ‘Banshees,’ ‘Everything Everywhere,’ and ‘Abbott Elementary’
The 2023 broadcast will mark the award show's return after scandal and boycott plunged the Hollywood Foreign Press Association into disarray, knocking it off TV for a year.
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Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning ‘Cheers’ star, dies at 71
Her death was announced Monday by her children on social media and confirmed by her manager.
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George Clooney, Gladys Knight among Kennedy Center honorees
Other honorees included groundbreaking composer and conductor Tania León, contemporary Christian singer Amy Grant, and the entire crew of U2.
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