Movies and TV

This album cover image released by Republic Records shows “Funk Generation” by Anitta. (Republic Records via AP)

What to stream: A Bon Jovi rock doc, Idris Elba in ‘Knuckles’ and ‘Anyone But You’

What’s being freshly streamed this week for your entertainment pleasure

This album cover image released by Republic Records shows “Funk Generation” by Anitta. (Republic Records via AP)
Jerry Seinfeld poses for a portrait to promote the film “Unfrosted” on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP)

Jerry Seinfeld on Pop-Tarts, ‘Unfrosted’ and commitment to the bit

Legendary comedian makes a rare foray into movies, talks about his enduring love of the joke

Jerry Seinfeld poses for a portrait to promote the film “Unfrosted” on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP)
FILE - Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court in Los Angeles, Oct. 4 2022. (Etienne Laurent/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned by NY appeals court

District attorney’s office intends to retry movie mogul who is in prison for another rape conviction

FILE - Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court in Los Angeles, Oct. 4 2022. (Etienne Laurent/Pool Photo via AP, File)
This image released by Disney shows Daisy Ridley as Trudy Ederle in a scene from “Young Woman and the Sea.” (Vladisav Lepoev/Disney via AP)

After Barbenheimer, after strikes, what comes next Hollwood?

Movie industry is charting a new course after a summer of surprise and discussion

This image released by Disney shows Daisy Ridley as Trudy Ederle in a scene from “Young Woman and the Sea.” (Vladisav Lepoev/Disney via AP)
Katy Perry, left, and Orlando Bloom arrive at the tenth Breakthrough Prize Ceremony on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

‘Afraid for my life’: Orlando Bloom steps To The Edge for new TV series

Natural risk-taker explores his daredevil side for the delight of viewers

Katy Perry, left, and Orlando Bloom arrive at the tenth Breakthrough Prize Ceremony on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
FILE - An actor dressed as Mickey Mouse greets visitors at the entrance to Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort, April 18, 2022, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse have recently entered the public domain, making it possible for artists to use them freely. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

Winnie, Mickey, and what we’re learning about public domain and remix culture

More beloved characters are becoming free for unfettered use, what will that mean?

FILE - An actor dressed as Mickey Mouse greets visitors at the entrance to Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort, April 18, 2022, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse have recently entered the public domain, making it possible for artists to use them freely. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
Déborah De Braekeleer is shown in a family handout photo. An elementary school teacher competing on the Quebec franchise of “Survivor” has been fired after taking unauthorized time off to participate in the reality competition series.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Michèle De Braekeleer

Teacher voted out of a job after joining TV cast of Survivor Quebec

Déborah De Braekeleer was fired for taking an unauthorized leave to appear on reality TV series

Déborah De Braekeleer is shown in a family handout photo. An elementary school teacher competing on the Quebec franchise of “Survivor” has been fired after taking unauthorized time off to participate in the reality competition series.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Michèle De Braekeleer
Attendees walk over a floor advertisement for the upcoming film “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” on the opening day of CinemaCon 2024 at Caesars Palace, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Las Vegas. The four-day convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) runs through Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Hollywood cannot live on blockbusters alone: industry leaders

Movie business needs more small and mid-sized films to stay vibrant, convention-goers told

Attendees walk over a floor advertisement for the upcoming film “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” on the opening day of CinemaCon 2024 at Caesars Palace, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Las Vegas. The four-day convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) runs through Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
This image released by Netflix shows Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley in a scene from “Ripley.” (Netflix via AP)

What to stream this week: Andrew Scott gets evil and Colin Farrell detects

Looking at what is new for your entertainment pleasure this week

This image released by Netflix shows Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley in a scene from “Ripley.” (Netflix via AP)
Former cast members of SCTV are reunited at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival on Saturday, March 6, 1999 in Aspen, Colo. From left front row are: Dave Thomas; Catherine O’Hara; Andrea Martin; Eugene Levy; and Martin Short. In the back row are Joe Flaherty, left, and Harold Ramis. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/E Pablo Kosmicki

‘Funniest at the table’: comedy peers remember SCTV’s Joe Flaherty

Noted comedian dead after a short illness at 82

Former cast members of SCTV are reunited at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival on Saturday, March 6, 1999 in Aspen, Colo. From left front row are: Dave Thomas; Catherine O’Hara; Andrea Martin; Eugene Levy; and Martin Short. In the back row are Joe Flaherty, left, and Harold Ramis. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/E Pablo Kosmicki
Brian Tyree Henry arrives at the premiere of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” Monday, March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” roars to an $80 million box office opening

Monster faceoff stomps its way to the 2nd-highest opening weekend of 2024

Brian Tyree Henry arrives at the premiere of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” Monday, March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ewan McGregor and Alexa Goodall star in Paramount Plus series “A Gentleman in Moscow.” THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Paramount Plus

Spouses McGregor, Winstead have ‘incredible connection’ in ‘Gentleman in Moscow’

Chemistry continues for couple on new Netflix series

Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ewan McGregor and Alexa Goodall star in Paramount Plus series “A Gentleman in Moscow.” THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Paramount Plus
M. Emmet Walsh arrives at the 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards, March 1, 2014, in Santa Monica, Calif. Walsh, the character actor who brought his unmistakable face and unsettling presence to films including “Blood Simple” and “Blade Runner,” died Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at age 88, his manager said Wednesday. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)

M. Emmet Walsh, unforgettable character actor from ‘Blood Simple,’ ‘Blade Runner,’ dies at 88

M. Emmet Walsh, the character actor who brought his unmistakable face and…

M. Emmet Walsh arrives at the 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards, March 1, 2014, in Santa Monica, Calif. Walsh, the character actor who brought his unmistakable face and unsettling presence to films including “Blood Simple” and “Blade Runner,” died Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at age 88, his manager said Wednesday. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)
Tatiana Blades, left, and Sheenon Olson have their picture taken during Shakira’s official “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” album release party and immersive experience red carpet event, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Hollywood, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

What to stream: Roadhouse revisited and Shakira’s first album in 7 years

A guide to what’s premiering this week for your entertainment pleasure

Tatiana Blades, left, and Sheenon Olson have their picture taken during Shakira’s official “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” album release party and immersive experience red carpet event, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Hollywood, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)
A 1980s-era small TV required close promixity to the watcher for channel-changing purposes. (Facebook photo)

WOLF: The TV might be on but is anyone actually watching?

COLUMN: Viewing habits have vastly changed over the years

A 1980s-era small TV required close promixity to the watcher for channel-changing purposes. (Facebook photo)
The hosts of “Canada’s Got Talent” pose for an undated handout photo. From left to right, Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Lindsay Ell, Trish Stratus and Kardinal Offishall. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-CityTV, Jag Gundu

$1M prize on the line as ‘Canada’s Got Talent’ set to launch new season

Cash prize billed as the largest in Canadian television history

The hosts of “Canada’s Got Talent” pose for an undated handout photo. From left to right, Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Lindsay Ell, Trish Stratus and Kardinal Offishall. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-CityTV, Jag Gundu
This image released by Universal Pictures shows characters Po, voiced by Jack Black, left, and Zhen, voiced by Awkwafina, in a scene from DreamWorks Animation’s “Kung Fu Panda 4.” (DreamWorks Animation/Universal Pictures via AP)

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ repeats at No. 1 on the box office charts

Jack Black franchise responsible for over $1.9 billion at the box office over 4 films

This image released by Universal Pictures shows characters Po, voiced by Jack Black, left, and Zhen, voiced by Awkwafina, in a scene from DreamWorks Animation’s “Kung Fu Panda 4.” (DreamWorks Animation/Universal Pictures via AP)
FILE - Ruby slippers once worn by Judy Garland in the “The Wizard of Oz” are displayed at a news conference on Sept. 4, 2018, at the FBI office in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Terry Jon Martin, the aging reformed mobster who has admitted stealing the slippers, gave into the temptation of “one last score” after an old mob associate led him to believe the famous shoes must be adorned with real jewels to justify their $1 million insured value according to a new memo filed ahead of his Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, sentencing in Duluth, Minn. (AP Photo/Jeff Baenen, File)

A second man is charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in ‘The Wizard of Oz’

A second man has been charged in connection with the 2005 theft…

FILE - Ruby slippers once worn by Judy Garland in the “The Wizard of Oz” are displayed at a news conference on Sept. 4, 2018, at the FBI office in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Terry Jon Martin, the aging reformed mobster who has admitted stealing the slippers, gave into the temptation of “one last score” after an old mob associate led him to believe the famous shoes must be adorned with real jewels to justify their $1 million insured value according to a new memo filed ahead of his Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, sentencing in Duluth, Minn. (AP Photo/Jeff Baenen, File)
This combination of album covers shows, from left, “Deeper Well” by Kacey Musgraves,” and Everything I Thought It Was” by Justin Timberlake. (BMG/Interscope/RCA via AP)

What to stream this week: Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake

What’s new and streaming for your entertainment this week

This combination of album covers shows, from left, “Deeper Well” by Kacey Musgraves,” and Everything I Thought It Was” by Justin Timberlake. (BMG/Interscope/RCA via AP)
Finneas O’Connell, left, and Billie Eilish pose in the press room with the award for best original song for “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie” at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

‘Barbie’ ballad ‘What Was I Made For?’ makes Billie Eilish the youngest person to win 2 Oscars

What were Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell made for? Winning awards, apparently.…

Finneas O’Connell, left, and Billie Eilish pose in the press room with the award for best original song for “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie” at the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)