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Actor Rutger Hauer, of 'Blade Runner' fame, has died at 75 
Dutch film actor Rutger Hauer, who specialized in menacing roles, including a memorable turn as a murderous android in “Blade Runner” opposite Harrison Ford, has died. He was 75. Hauer’s agent, Steve Kenis, says the actor died July 19 at his home in the Netherlands. Hauer’s roles included a terrorist...
‘Queer Eye’s’ Tan France looks deeper in new book 'Naturally Tan' 
You might know him from the French tuck or his distinctive hair. But “Queer Eye’s” fashion guru Tan France wants fans to get to know him beyond the surface. His new book, “Naturally Tan,” provides a deeper look at the English designer’s life. “I wanted the opportunity to really say...
'Harriet' tells the tale of American freedom fighter 
The story of the extraordinary life and legacy of American freedom fighter Harriet Tubman arrives on the big screen Nov. 1. The Focus Feature film “Harriet” tells her tale of escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. The trailer for the movie was released today. The...
Marvel's next films will bring diversity, onscreen and off 
Marvel’s push for more women and people of color in its immensely popular film franchise is extending to behind the camera as it launches its next round of films after the massive success of “Avengers: Endgame.” Of the five films the superhero studio announced at Comic-Con on Saturday, only one...
Ex-WPXI anchor Darieth Chisolm victorious in revenge porn case
After two years of waging an international court case against revenge porn, former WPXI news anchor Darieth Chisolm can claim victory. Chisolm’s ex-boyfriend, Donovan Powell, 53, of Jamaica pleaded guilty in Jamaican court to three charges related to distributing nude pictures of the journalist, according to The (Jamaica) Gleaner. The...
ABC's 'Good Morning America' to broadcast live from Pittsburgh
“Good Morning America” hits the Steel City on Thursday as part of its “The Big Summer Road Trip” series. “We’re popping up in Pittsburgh,” said Ginger Zee, chief meteorologist for ABC News, in a video posted Monday. Zee sported a Steelers hat as she made the announcement. Did you hear...
Review: In Quentin Tarantino's latest, a radiant Hollywood fable
Quentin Tarantino has, for a while now, been reminding us what’s so great about movies — or at least, what he thinks is so great about them. He’s made an old-fashioned double-feature (“Death Proof,” one half of the “Grindhouse” release), resurrected the wide-screen format of 70mm Ultra Panavision (“The Hateful...
Watch Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers in first 'Beautiful Day' trailer 
In the new TriStar Pictures trailer for “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” actor Tom Hanks appears convincing as the mild-mannered children’s program host and Latrobe native Fred Rogers — or Mister Rogers, as generations of children knew him. Scheduled for release on Thanksgiving Day, the film is described as...
With ‘The Lion King,’ Jon Favreau cements his status as a Disney MVP 
As he headed into the opening of his photorealistic CGI remake of “The Lion King,” you might assume that director Jon Favreau would be coasting on a wave of pure “hakuna matata.” After all, if you’re following in the footsteps of one of the most successful and beloved films of...
Jerry Seinfeld learns from comedy's best on Netflix series 
Jerry Seinfeld would rather cruise in classic cars and sip coffee with comedy’s best than reboot his uber-successful “Seinfeld” television series. “No, and do what? Make it worse?” Seinfeld said in an interview this week about his eponymous NBC sitcom, which celebrated its 30-year anniversary this month. “I (was) very...
'The Lion King' bites off $185 million debut, a July record
LOS ANGELES — If there was any doubt that the 2019 box office belonged to the Walt Disney Co., this weekend put an end to it. Not only did its photorealistic remake of “The Lion King” devour opening weekend records for the month of July and a PG-rated film, but...
Marvel's Phase 4: Natalie Portman is Thor, Mahershala Ali is Blade and more
SAN DIEGO — “Avengers: Endgame” may have closed a chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the blockbuster factory is not slowing down and only expanding in scope and diversity. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige led a marathon presentation at San Diego Comic-Con Saturday night, announcing plans for the first...
ESPN reasserts political talk policy after attack on Trump 
NEW YORK — ESPN is making sure that its employees know there is no change in the network’s policy to avoid talking about politics unless it intersects with sports after radio talk show host Dan Le Batard criticized President Donald Trump and his recent racist comments and ESPN itself on...
MaxMotive looks to the future with inaugural Steel City Nationals 2019
A major remodeling project taking place along Pittsburgh Street in Cheswick might not look like much from the outside, but inside the one-story building is a treasure trove of automotive history. MaxMotive, a family-owned and operated company founded in 2018, owns the facility that is an expansion of the former...
Netflix co-stars say Felicity Huffman remorseful for role in college case
LOS ANGELES — Felicity Huffman’s co-stars in a new Netflix movie say they found her remorseful about her role in a college admissions scandal. Actress Angela Bassett said Huffman appears ready to take whatever steps are necessary in her case. Patricia Arquette said she believes Huffman feels terrible about her...
Universal teases 2 new films in its 'Halloween' saga 
Universal says it will release two new “Halloween” films, including one with the ominous title “Halloween Ends.” The studio said Friday that the first of the films, “Halloween Kills,” will be released in 2020 and the second film will come in 2021. A teaser video includes the voice of Jamie...
Gina Torres steps into the spotlight with 'Suits' spinoff 
Gina Torres used to wonder about the back story of her “Suits ” character, Jessica Pearson. The character was the co-founder and boss of the law firm at the center of the show, but that was about all that was known. Torres wondered: “‘She doesn’t have family, she doesn’t have...
David Crosby opens up in new documentary 'Remember My Name' 
David Crosby has turned down no fewer than four biopics about his life. None of them captured the scope of his turbulent life. But he said yes when director A.J. Eaton proposed a documentary. At 77, in relatively poor health yet creating some of the best music of his career,...
Me-Yow! 'Cats' movie trailer draws catty reactions
“Cats,” one of the most successful musicals of all time, will hit the big screen Dec. 20 as a live-action movie. The first trailer has dropped and the internet has opinions — from “unsettling” to “nightmarish.” Let’s take a look, shall we? CNN has this to say: “There’s a good...
Joshua Rush sees ‘Andi Mack’ as one step toward change 
The final episode of the groundbreaking Disney Channel series “Andi Mack” is scheduled to be broadcast July 26. During its three seasons, the series has been praised for tackling issues designed to spark social change especially in the case of Joshua Rush. His character marked the first portrayal of an...
Tom Cruise surprises Comic-Con with 'Top Gun' sequel trailer 
SAN DIEGO — Tom Cruise has made an unexpected flyby at San Diego Comic-Con to debut the first trailer for “Top Gun: Maverick.” The audience in the 8,000 seat room went wild for Cruise Thursday afternoon. He closed out what had been billed only as a panel for “Terminator: Dark...
Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger tease R-rated 'Terminator' sequel
SAN DIEGO — Leave the kids at home, “Terminator: Dark Fate” is getting an R-rating. Director Tim Miller tells the audience at San Diego Comic-Con that the fans demanded it. To kick off the annual fan convention Thursday, Miller was joined by Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger and other cast like...
PSO to play movie score while 'Empire Strikes Back' screens
The force is definitely with John Williams. His scores for the “Star Wars” series of films are among the most popular music for orchestra of our time. Excerpts from Williams’ film music have figured prominently at Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concerts for decades now. Williams himself has led the local orchestra...
'Modern Family' star to marry 'Bachelorette' star
LOS ANGELES — “Modern Family” actress Sarah Hyland and “Bachelorette” alum Wells Adams are engaged. Hyland, 28, and Adams, 35, took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce the news. Hyland posted a series of images of the couple’s special moment on a beach, including a picture of Adams down on...
Brosnahan, Chlumsky, Shalhoub reaction to their Emmy noms
LOS ANGELES — Stars react to Tuesday’s 71st Primetime Emmy Award nominations: ——— “I was watching it live on my phone. I was in a restaurant with some of my friends from high school. My manager and my mom were on the way. We were having breakfast together. … It...


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