Movies and TV

FILE - Diane Warren arrives at the Governors Awards on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Beyond the nominees: a look at some of the less obvious Oscar stories

Jodie Foster’s back, ‘Barbie’ brings novel numbers and other Oscar nomination facts and figures

FILE - Diane Warren arrives at the Governors Awards on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
A replica of the Academy Awards statuette on display prior to the 96th Academy Awards nominations announcement on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif. The 96th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

‘Oppenheimer’ tops list of Oscar hopefuls with 13 nominations

‘Barbie’ nominated 8 times, but no best director nod for Gerwig

A replica of the Academy Awards statuette on display prior to the 96th Academy Awards nominations announcement on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif. The 96th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Nelson filmmaker Amy Bohigian. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

B.C. filmmaker to celebrate and satirize ‘the last earnest place on Earth’

Amy Bohigian will create six 10-minute episodes of sketch comedy focused on the charms of Nelson

Nelson filmmaker Amy Bohigian. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
This image released by Universal Pictures shows, clockwise from left, Michelle Rodriguez, Sung Kang, Nathalie Emmanuel, Vin Diesel, Leo Abelo Perry, Rita Morena, Jordana Brewster, Ludacris and Tyrese Gibson in a scene from “Fast X.” (Peter Mountain/Universal Pictures via AP)

What to stream: Mamoa goes travelling, ‘Fast’ franchise gets even louder

A look at what’s new for your entertainment pleasure this week

This image released by Universal Pictures shows, clockwise from left, Michelle Rodriguez, Sung Kang, Nathalie Emmanuel, Vin Diesel, Leo Abelo Perry, Rita Morena, Jordana Brewster, Ludacris and Tyrese Gibson in a scene from “Fast X.” (Peter Mountain/Universal Pictures via AP)
This image released by Neon shows director Ava DuVernay, center, on the set of “Origin.” (Atsushi Nishijima/Neon via AP)

REVIEW: Origin surprising, powerful and anything but obvious

Keynote work of American non-fiction reworked into bold narrative film

This image released by Neon shows director Ava DuVernay, center, on the set of “Origin.” (Atsushi Nishijima/Neon via AP)
Jeremy Allen White arrives at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

‘The Bear’, ‘Succession’ emerge as big winners during 75th anniversary Emmys

Quinta Brunson first Black woman to win best comedy actress award in more than 40 years

Jeremy Allen White arrives at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Mean Girls arrived in B.C. theatres last weekend. Photo: Jojo Whilden/Paramount Pictures

Mean Girls (the musical) tops the box office, driven by female audience

Film reboot attracts a lot of viewers who weren’t around for the original

Mean Girls arrived in B.C. theatres last weekend. Photo: Jojo Whilden/Paramount Pictures
Anthony Anderson appears during a press preview day for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. The awards show honoring excellence in American television programming will be held on Monday. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

‘Succession’ and ‘Last of Us’ vie for top awards in unusual Emmys

Actor Martin Short, producer Susan Coyne among Canadians up for Emmy awards

Anthony Anderson appears during a press preview day for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. The awards show honoring excellence in American television programming will be held on Monday. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
FILE -The Beatles from left, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and John Lennon (with Ringo Starr on drums) perform on the CBS “Ed Sullivan Show” in New York on Feb. 9, 1964. The Television Academy, which presents the Emmy Awards, announced on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, what it calls the top 75 moments in television history ahead of the ceremony’s 75th edition, being held on Monday, Jan. 15. (AP Photo/File)

Emmys celebrate top 75 moments in TV history in 75th anniversary show

Annual TV awards show is being broadcast live from Los Angeles on Monday

FILE -The Beatles from left, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and John Lennon (with Ringo Starr on drums) perform on the CBS “Ed Sullivan Show” in New York on Feb. 9, 1964. The Television Academy, which presents the Emmy Awards, announced on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, what it calls the top 75 moments in television history ahead of the ceremony’s 75th edition, being held on Monday, Jan. 15. (AP Photo/File)
This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Busy Philipps in a scene from “Mean Girls.” (Jojo Whilden/Paramount via AP)

REVIEW: Mean Girls still trying to make fetch happen, this time with music

Reboot of 20-year-old film comedy classic leans heavy into Broadway version

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Busy Philipps in a scene from “Mean Girls.” (Jojo Whilden/Paramount via AP)
This image released by Disney+ shows Pedro Pascal in a scene from “The Mandalorian.” Jon Favreau is set to direct the film “The Mandalorian & Grogu” which will go into production this year, Lucasfilm and Disney announced Tuesday. (Disney+ via AP)

Baby Yoda will be coming soon to a big screen near you

Star Wars franchise announces Mandalorian film, its first since 2019

This image released by Disney+ shows Pedro Pascal in a scene from “The Mandalorian.” Jon Favreau is set to direct the film “The Mandalorian & Grogu” which will go into production this year, Lucasfilm and Disney announced Tuesday. (Disney+ via AP)
Michael J. Fox, Justin Long, left, and Kate Bosworth attend the Michael J. Fox Foundation benefit gala “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s,” at Casa Cipriani, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Documentary on B.C. actor Michael J. Fox takes home 4 Emmys

‘Still’ tells the story of Vancouver-raised Fox’s rise and Parkinson’s diagnosis in his own words.

Michael J. Fox, Justin Long, left, and Kate Bosworth attend the Michael J. Fox Foundation benefit gala “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s,” at Casa Cipriani, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
This image released by Sony Pictures shows a scene from “The Book of Clarence.” (Legendary Entertainment/Sony via AP)

REVIEW: Audacious ‘The Book of Clarence’ may be too audacious

Bible-era story falls muddily between the sacred and the profane

This image released by Sony Pictures shows a scene from “The Book of Clarence.” (Legendary Entertainment/Sony via AP)
Host Jo Koy arrives at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

‘Oppenheimer’ dominates Golden Globes, ‘Poor Things’ upsets ‘Barbie’ in comedy

Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic “Oppenheimer” dominated the 81st Golden Globes, winning five…

Host Jo Koy arrives at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Ruth Negga, a cast member in “Good Grief,” turns back at the premiere of the Netflix film at the Egyptian Theatre, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

What’s streaming now: ‘Society of the Snow,’ ‘Night Court,’ ‘Good Grief’

A look at what’s new for your entertainment pleasure

Ruth Negga, a cast member in “Good Grief,” turns back at the premiere of the Netflix film at the Egyptian Theatre, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
FILE- David Soul is photographed at an event in Los Angeles, Dec. 6, 1983. Soul, who hit fame as blond half of crime-fighting duo “Starsky and Hutch” in a popular 1970s television series, has died. He was 80. Wife Helen Snell, said Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 that Soul died the day before "after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family.” (AP Photo/Wally Fong, File)

David Soul of TV’s ‘Starsky and Hutch’ fame dead at 80

Actor was the blonde half of popular TV crime-fighting duo in the ’70s

FILE- David Soul is photographed at an event in Los Angeles, Dec. 6, 1983. Soul, who hit fame as blond half of crime-fighting duo “Starsky and Hutch” in a popular 1970s television series, has died. He was 80. Wife Helen Snell, said Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 that Soul died the day before "after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family.” (AP Photo/Wally Fong, File)
This still image from video provided by Disney shows the character Mickey Mouse in the 1928 animated short “Steamboat Willie.” On Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” entered the public domain after the expiration of the 95-year copyright, and is already the focus of two horror films. (Disney via AP)

Freed from Disney’s grasp, Mickey version goes on murderous rampage

Horror movie-makers quick to cash in on iconic mouse entering public use domain

This still image from video provided by Disney shows the character Mickey Mouse in the 1928 animated short “Steamboat Willie.” On Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” entered the public domain after the expiration of the 95-year copyright, and is already the focus of two horror films. (Disney via AP)
Timothee Chalamet arrives at the premiere of "Wonka" on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Wonka tops box office week as movie industry celebrates rebound year

Hollywood reports revenues pushed past $9B mark for first time since pandemic

Timothee Chalamet arrives at the premiere of "Wonka" on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
This image released by A24 shows Harris Dickinson in a scene from “The Iron Claw.” (Brian Roedel/A24 via AP)

REVIEW: A bulked-up Zac Efron comes off the top rope in wrestling biopic

“The Iron Claw” a tragic, true-life tale of the Von Erich Texas wrestling family

This image released by A24 shows Harris Dickinson in a scene from “The Iron Claw.” (Brian Roedel/A24 via AP)
Timothee Chalamet arrives at the premiere of “Wonka” on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Moviegoers sweet on Wonka as Chalamet star vehicle tops box office

Film shakes off the curse of the modern musical, earns $39M

Timothee Chalamet arrives at the premiere of “Wonka” on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)