Hollywood
For many 'Thrones' fans, season 8 is just the first ending
Los Angeles, Apr 15 (AP/UNB) — Devoted "Game of Thrones" fans who've watched and re-watched all 73 episodes of the HBO series, and read and reread all 4,000 pages of the books by George R.R. Martin, will at long last get the ending they've craved with the series' eighth and final season that starts Sunday.
Disney unveils new streaming service to debut late this year
San Francisco, Apr 12 (AP/UNB) — Disney raised the curtain on a hotly anticipated video steaming service that's aiming to topple industry pioneer Netflix, once a valuable ally of the Magic Kingdom.
Angelina Jolie not ruling out public office in her future
Los Angeles, Apr 3 (AP/UNB) — Angelina Jolie is not ruling out running for public office.
Beyonce, 'Black Panther' wins at 50th NAACP Image Awards
Los Angeles, Mar 31 (AP/UNB) — Beyonce was named entertainer of the year at the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.
Review: DC superhero pic 'Shazam!' is a joy...seriously
New York, Mar 24 (AP/UNB) - OK, so it's basically "Big" with superheroes and villains instead of businesspeople and girlfriends, but director David F. Sandberg has infused his film with so much heart and charm that it hardly matters. Even the deficiencies, like the sluggish beginning and the random, ridiculous villains, fade away under a haze of goodwill because unlike so many big spectacle action pics with sequels in mind, "Shazam!" actually sticks the landing.
Streisand apologizes for remarks on Michael Jackson accusers
New York, Mar 24 (AP/UNB) — Barbra Streisand apologized Saturday for her remarks about Michael Jackson and two men who have accused him of sexual abuse, saying that she should have chosen her words more carefully and that she admires the accusers for "speaking their truth."
'Dark Knight' trilogy returns to theaters as Batman turns 80
Los Angeles, Mar 13 (AP/UNB) — Batman is turning 80 this year, and Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" trilogy is coming back to select theaters to celebrate in high-resolution 70mm IMAX.
'Captain Marvel' rockets to historic $153M debut
New York, Mar 11 (AP/UNB) — "Captain Marvel," Marvel Studios' first female-fronted superhero movie, launched with $153 million domestically and $455 million globally, according to studio estimates Sunday, making it one of the biggest blockbusters ever led by a woman.
Hello Kitty to make her big screen debut
New York, Mar 6(AP/UNB) — Warner Bros.' New Line Cinema announced Tuesday that it has acquired film rights to Hello Kitty from the Japanese corporation Sanrio. The 45-year-old iconic feline has never been turned into a movie despite its merchandising ubiquity.
'How to Train Your Dragon' stays No. 1, 'Madea' a strong 2nd
Los Angeles, Mar 4 (AP/UNB) — "How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" topped the North American box office for a second week, but close on its tail was Tyler Perry's final installment of the "Madea" franchise. Driven by a largely female audience, "A Madea Family Funeral" had a better-than-expected debut.