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FILE PHOTO: A miniature replica of King's Landing from the art department of the TV show Game of Thrones is seen on display during the media preview day for the opening of the new Game of Thrones studio tour at Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, February 2, 2022. Photo: Reuters/File

Most TV critics applaud 'House of the Dragon,' others find it less magical

Most TV critics applaud 'House of the Dragon,' others find it less magical

The highly anticipated "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon" received glowing reviews from many television critics on Friday, but still has a lot to prove to others.
The highly anticipated "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon" received glowing reviews from many television critics on Friday, but still has a lot to prove to others.
Entertainment 20 Aug, 2022
This image released by HBO Max shows promotional art for the film "The Princess," a documentary premiering on Aug. 13. Photo: HBO Max via AP

In 'The Princess,' a documentary on Diana flips the focus

In 'The Princess,' a documentary on Diana flips the focus

The last thing the world needs, you might think, is another Princess Diana documentary. It's a fair thought considering that almost 25 years after her death, her life and impact is still media fodder.
The last thing the world needs, you might think, is another Princess Diana documentary. It's a fair thought considering that almost 25 years after her death, her life and impact is still media fodder.
Entertainment 13 Aug, 2022
The red carpet ceremony at the kickoff of Netflix’s FYSEE Exhibition, May 16, 2022. Photo: netflixqueue/twitter

Netflix sues creators of alleged 'Bridgerton' knockoff

Netflix sues creators of alleged 'Bridgerton' knockoff

Netflix Inc NFLX.O on Friday sued the creators of an alleged unauthorized musical stage production of its popular period drama "Bridgerton," accusing them of copyright infringement after building demand for their knockoff on TikTok.
Netflix Inc NFLX.O on Friday sued the creators of an alleged unauthorized musical stage production of its popular period drama "Bridgerton," accusing them of copyright infringement after building demand for their knockoff on TikTok.
Entertainment 30 Jul, 2022
This image released by Netflix shows Ram Charan and N.T. Rama Rao Jr. in a scene from "RRR." Photo: Netflix via AP

Global success of 'RRR' signals breakthrough for Tollywood

Global success of 'RRR' signals breakthrough for Tollywood

India's film industry is one of the most vast and varied in the world — it's really not one but many separate industries, including Bollywood, Tollywood and others — yet few of the country's roughly 2,000 annually produced movies ever make much of a dent with Western audiences.
India's film industry is one of the most vast and varied in the world — it's really not one but many separate industries, including Bollywood, Tollywood and others — yet few of the country's roughly 2,000 annually produced movies ever make much of a dent with Western audiences.
Entertainment 21 Jul, 2022
This image released by Marvel Studios shows Natalie Portman, left, and Chris Hemsworth in a scene from "Thor: Love and Thunder." Photo: Jasin Boland/Marvel Studios-Disney via AP

'Thor: Love and Thunder' scores franchise best debut

'Thor: Love and Thunder' scores franchise best debut

Four movies in, Thor is still bringing the hammer down at the box office. " Thor: Love and Thunder " earned $143 million in its opening weekend in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. It's a franchise best for the God of Thunder and another success story of the summer 2022 box office season.
Four movies in, Thor is still bringing the hammer down at the box office. " Thor: Love and Thunder " earned $143 million in its opening weekend in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. It's a franchise best for the God of Thunder and another success story of the summer 2022 box office season.
Entertainment 11 Jul, 2022
FILE - BTS performs "Butter" at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas. Photo: AP

BTS break sparks debate on activism, military exemptions

BTS break sparks debate on activism, military exemptions

The surprise announcement by BTS last week that they were taking a break to focus on members’ solo projects stunned their global fanbase, shaking their label's stock price and leaving many questions about the K-pop supergroup’s future.
The surprise announcement by BTS last week that they were taking a break to focus on members’ solo projects stunned their global fanbase, shaking their label's stock price and leaving many questions about the K-pop supergroup’s future.
Entertainment 20 Jun, 2022
This combination of two separate photos shows actors Johnny Depp, left, and Amber Heard in the courtroom for closing arguments at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Va., on Friday, May 27, 2022. Photo: AP

Depp scores near-total victory in U.S. defamation case against ex-wife Heard

Depp scores near-total victory in U.S. defamation case against ex-wife Heard

Actor Johnny Depp won more than $10 million in damages on Wednesday, achieving a near-total victory in a defamation suit against ex-wife Amber Heard to cap a six-week trial featuring graphic testimony about the stars' soured relationship.
Actor Johnny Depp won more than $10 million in damages on Wednesday, achieving a near-total victory in a defamation suit against ex-wife Amber Heard to cap a six-week trial featuring graphic testimony about the stars' soured relationship.
Entertainment 02 Jun, 2022
Cast member Benedict Cumberbatch arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," on Monday, May 2, 2022 at El Capitan Theatre. Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Images

'Doctor Strange 2' conjures up biggest opening of 2022

'Doctor Strange 2' conjures up biggest opening of 2022

The summer movie season is off to a blockbuster start thanks to " Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness." The superhero extravaganza grossed an estimated $185 million in ticket sales in its first weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters, the Walt Disney Co. said Sunday.
The summer movie season is off to a blockbuster start thanks to " Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness." The superhero extravaganza grossed an estimated $185 million in ticket sales in its first weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters, the Walt Disney Co. said Sunday.
Entertainment 09 May, 2022
Artifacts are displayed on the archive wall at the Bob Dylan Center, Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. Photo: AP

How does it f-e-e-e-e-l? Bob Dylan museum opening in Tulsa

How does it f-e-e-e-e-l? Bob Dylan museum opening in Tulsa

Elvis Costello, Patti Smith and Mavis Staples will be among the dignitaries expected in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this weekend for the opening of the Bob Dylan Center, the museum and archive celebrating the Nobel laureate's work.
Elvis Costello, Patti Smith and Mavis Staples will be among the dignitaries expected in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this weekend for the opening of the Bob Dylan Center, the museum and archive celebrating the Nobel laureate's work.
Entertainment 06 May, 2022
This combination of photos shows poster art for upcoming films, top row from left, "Benediction," "Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers," "Doctor Strange in the Multitude of Madness," "Downton Abbey: A New Era," "Elvis," second row from left, "Fire Island," "Firestarter," "Happening," "Jurassic World Dominion," "Lightyear," third row from left, "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On," "Minions: The Rise of Gru," "Nope," "Paws of Fury," "Senior Year," bottom row from left, "DC League of Super Pets," "Thor: Love and Thunder," "Top Gun Maverick," "Watcher," and Where the Crawdads Sing." Photo: Roadside Attractions, top row from left, Disney , Marvel Studios, Focus Features, Warner Bros., second row from left, Hulu/Searchlight Pictures, Universal, IFC Films, Universal, Disney, third row from left, A24, Universal, Warner Bros., Paramount, Netflix, bottom row from left, Warner Bros., Marvel Studios, Paramount, IFC Films and Sony Pictures via AP

Movies love a comeback story. This summer, it's their turn.

Movies love a comeback story. This summer, it's their turn.

This summer at the movies, Tom Cruise is back in the cockpit behind those iconic aviators. Doctors Grant, Sattler and Ian Malcolm are returning for another round with the dinosaurs. Natalie Portman is picking up Thor's hammer. And Jordan Peele is poised to terrify us with the unknown. Again.
This summer at the movies, Tom Cruise is back in the cockpit behind those iconic aviators. Doctors Grant, Sattler and Ian Malcolm are returning for another round with the dinosaurs. Natalie Portman is picking up Thor's hammer. And Jordan Peele is poised to terrify us with the unknown. Again.
Entertainment 05 May, 2022
FILE - This photo shows a logo for Netflix on a remote control, Aug. 13, 2020. Photo: AP/File

Netflix aims to curtail password sharing - and bring in ads

Netflix aims to curtail password sharing - and bring in ads

An unexpectedly sharp drop in subscribers has Netflix considering changes to its service that it has long resisted: Minimizing password sharing and creating a low-cost subscription supported by advertising.
An unexpectedly sharp drop in subscribers has Netflix considering changes to its service that it has long resisted: Minimizing password sharing and creating a low-cost subscription supported by advertising.
Entertainment 20 Apr, 2022
Photo: THT

Night of healing, relaxing music

Night of healing, relaxing music

Drum Jatra 2022 — a seven-day percussion festival featuring national and international artistes — is underway from April 11. Mangal Man Maharjan, Navin Chettri, Bijay Shrestha, Eduardo Mendonca, Ashesh Rai, and Nimesh Kapali were the featured artistes on the festival’s fifth day on April 15.
Drum Jatra 2022 — a seven-day percussion festival featuring national and international artistes — is underway from April 11. Mangal Man Maharjan, Navin Chettri, Bijay Shrestha, Eduardo Mendonca, Ashesh Rai, and Nimesh Kapali were the featured artistes on the festival’s fifth day on April 15.
Entertainment 18 Apr, 2022

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