First Pooh, now Mickey. In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror movies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The earliest iteration of Mickey Mouse is on a rampage, barely two days in the public domain.
The 1972 Andes plane crash story has been told many times. ‘Society of the Snow’ is something new
LOS ANGELES — When Gustavo Zerbino watched “La Sociedad de la Nieve,” the 1972 plane crash survivor felt as if he was being submerged “into boiling water,” reliving the roughly 70 days he and his teammates were stranded in the snow-covered Andes mountains.
Was 2023 a tipping point for movies? ‘Barbie’ success and Marvel struggles may signal a shift
NEW YORK— Eight years ago, Steven Spielberg predicted that the superhero movie would one day go “the way of the Western.”
Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve sentence for rape convictions, mug shot released
DELANO, Calif. (AP) — “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson has been sent to a California state prison to serve his sentence for two rape convictions.
For a new generation of indie rock acts, country music is king
LOS ANGELES — Singer-songwriter Mitski’s “My Love Mine All Mine,” plays out like a whispered dirge.
On the weekend before Christmas, ‘Aquaman’ sequel drifts to first
“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” led a crowd of new releases at the box office on the weekend before Christmas Monday. The DC and Warner Bros. superhero sequel starring Jason Momoa earned an estimated $28.1 million in its first three days of release in 3,706 locations in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. By Monday it is projected to have around $40 million in domestic ticket sales.
The color purple: It’s a new movie and an old hue that’s rich in meaning and history
EW YORK — “I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it,” Shug tells Celie in Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple.”
The Emmy Awards: A guide to how to watch, who you’ll see, and why it all has taken so long
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2023 Emmy Awards will be held in 2024. Hollywood’s two strikes meant a four-month delay for television’s annual celebration of itself. But both have now been resolved and the show will go on. Here’s a look at the telecast, the ceremony, and the series and stars up for awards.
‘Wonka’ waltzes to $39 million opening, propelled by Chalamet’s starring role
NEW YORK — “Wonka” debuted with $39 million in box office sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. That made it a strong start for the Timothée Chalamet -starring Willy Wonka musical that underscored the young star’s draw.
Mickey Mouse will soon belong to you and me — with some caveats
LOS ANGELES — M-I-C-K-E-Y will soon belong to you and me.
Oprah Winfrey portrait — featuring the color purple — unveiled at National Portrait Gallery
WASHINGTON — It seemed only fitting that Oprah Winfrey chose to wear a flowing, full-length purple dress for her portrait unveiled Wednesday at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery.
Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ is No. 1 at the box office, a first for the Japanese anime master
NEW YORK — For the first time in Hayao Miyazaki’s decades-spanning career, the 82-year-old Japanese anime master is No. 1 at the North American box office. Miyazaki’s latest enchantment, “The Boy and the Heron,” debuted with $12.8 million, according to studio estimates.
Blue Sea Artisans featured artist in December is Mark Martel
The Blue Sea Artisans featured artist for the month of December is multi-media artist Mark Martel. This month he features new landscapes and historical scenes of local subjects.
West Hawaii Dance Theatre and Academy lights up the holidays by presenting The Nutcracker Ballet
This delightful traditional holiday classic ballet will be performed at the Kahilu Theatre on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 2:00pm and 6:00pm.
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut
Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend.
Kailua Village Artists featured artist in December is Kathleen Jaeger
Kathleen Jaeger, multi-media artist is Kailua Village Artist’s featured artist during the month of December. She has been pondering change and what that means in our daily living.
Daryl Hall accuses John Oates of ‘ultimate partnership betrayal’ in plan to sell stake in business
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Daryl Hall has accused his longtime music partner John Oates of committing the “ultimate partnership betrayal” by planning to sell his share of the Hall &Oates duo’s joint venture without the other’s permission, Hall said in a court declaration supporting his lawsuit to keep the transaction paused.
‘Hunger Games’ feasts, ‘Napoleon’ conquers but ‘Wish’ doesn’t come true at Thanksgiving box office
NEW YORK — The Walt Disney Co.’s “Wish” had been expected to rule the Thanksgiving weekend box office, but moviegoers instead feasted on leftovers, as “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” led ticket sales for the second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Kahilu presents Kalani Peʻa Purple Hawaiian Christmas
Kamuela (HI)—Three-time Grammy winner &four-time Na HokuHanohano award winner Kalani Pe‘a returns to Kahilu for a special ‘Purple awaiian Christma’s concert on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 7pm HST. The concert will feature special guests Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winners Lorna Lim, Wailau Ryder, and featured hula performances throughout the show. Pe‘a celebrates the release of his latest holiday album “Purple Hawaiian Christmas”.
Fill your holiday stocking with Cher, Ella Fitzgerald, Brandy, Andrea Bocelli and more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — What is a holiday season without festive music? The classics are great, but the classics performed by some of the best performers across pop, R&B, rock, opera, soul and beyond? That’s a real reason to celebrate.
