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5 years ago, movie theaters closed. NPR’s movie critic looks back at COVID-19

March 9, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

As good as Hollywood is at imagining alternate realities, it didn’t see this one coming. The first weekend in March 2020, as Pixar’s Onward joined Sonic the Hedgehog, The Invisible Man, and Bad Boys For […]

Forever 21 U.S. Operator Readies Bankruptcy Filing

March 6, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

Forever 21 is preparing for its second bankruptcy filing — which could happen as early as this weekend, according to sources — as it shifts to more of an online model in the U.S. and […]

‘Hamilton’ cancels planned Kennedy Center performances

March 6, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

The hit musical Hamilton is canceling its 2026 run at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. This is in response to President Trump’s decision to take over the art […]

Steve Carell announces that a charity will fund proms for students affected by LA fires

March 6, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

Steve Carell is making amends for a memorable but painful episode of The Office. The Golden Globe-winning actor announced in a video posted on YouTube that the charity Alice’s Kids will cover the costs of […]

In a first, the 2026 World Cup final will include a halftime show

March 5, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

Do two big halftimes make a wholetime? The FIFA World Cup will be taking a page out of the Super Bowl’s book, after announcing this week that its 2026 final game slated to take place […]

Sean Baker’s Historic Editing Win Is Rare

March 4, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

On Sunday night, “Anora” director Sean Baker made Academy Awards history by winning four Oscars in the same year for the same film, collecting gold statues for Best Picture, Best Directing, Best Original Screenplay, and […]

A Television Writer Wonders: Is Writing for TV Over?

March 4, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

The first writers’ room I ever worked in was considered freakishly small at the time. There were seven writers, a writers’ assistant, a script coordinator, a writers’ PA, and a phalanx of personal assistants, which […]

Oscars Hit 19.69 Million Viewers, Inching Past 2024 for 5-Year High

March 4, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

The 97th Oscars ceremony was watched by 19.69 million viewers across both ABC and digital platforms, inching just past the 19.5 million that watched last year’s ceremony in 2024. It’s the highest it’s been in […]

Millie Bobby Brown Shuts Down Critics in New Video

March 4, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

Millie Bobby Brown is not letting anyone tear her down. On March 3, 2025, the Stranger Things star took to Instagram to address several articles and comments criticizing her appearance. “I want to take a […]

The 2025 Oscars: Heavy on speeches, light on politics, and one big winner

March 3, 2025 Michael Zotos 0

At Sunday night’s Oscars, there was one big winner, a lot of heartfelt speeches, and not much politics. Here are eight things to know: A lot of films were recognized, but it was Anora‘s night. […]