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Kids ate the multiplex: How family movies are taking over moviegoing, one blockbuster at a time
April 02, 2026 - 8:08 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — As “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” lands in theaters, coloring stations, collectible popcorn containers and mascot Marios are all in place to entice arguably the most prized moviegoers to Hollywood today: kids.
Disney's new CEO opens World of Frozen in Paris as he showcases the empire that made him
March 29, 2026 - 11:22 AM

CHESSY, France (AP) — A 118-foot mountain of ice rose over the suburban Paris countryside this weekend as Disney opened its Arendelle kingdom to the world — Elsa’s palace glowing at the summit, a “Frozen” Nordic fishing village below, and the company’s new CEO standing before a crowd of celebrities.
'Project Hail Mary' flies to $54.5 million second weekend, horror reaches a saturation point
March 29, 2026 - 9:13 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — “Project Hail Mary” stayed aloft in its second weekend, holding strongly with $54.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, and adding to the long-term prospects of the year’s biggest hit thus far.
Composer of iconic 'Lion King' chant sues comedian over 'Circle of Life' translation
March 24, 2026 - 10:44 AM

A Grammy-award winning South African composer who wrote and performed the iconic opening chant in “Circle of Life” for Disney's “The Lion King" movies is suing a comedian for allegedly damaging his reputation by intentionally misrepresenting the song's meaning on a podcast and in his stand-up routine.
'Project Hail Mary' adds to a winning streak for originality at the movies
March 24, 2026 - 10:10 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Franchise movies have been the dominant currency in Hollywood for years, but, lately, the upside of originality has been hard to miss.
Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year
March 22, 2026 - 10:56 AM

“Project Hail Mary” is bringing audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn’t seen for a non-franchise film since “Oppenheimer.” The science fiction epic starring Ryan Gosling earned around $80.
ABC's 'Bachelorette' cancellation adds to franchise's long history of controversy
March 19, 2026 - 6:54 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — ABC’s decision to cancel a completed season of “The Bachelorette” marks the latest controversy in a franchise that has repeatedly faced scrutiny over casting, cultural awareness and the behavior of some of its most prominent figures.
Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' creator Maggie Kang wants Hollywood to get weirder
March 19, 2026 - 11:10 AM

Still coming down from a marathon night of Oscars celebrations that stretched well past sunrise, Maggie Kang is already thinking about what her historic win could mean for filmmakers trying to break through.
In 'Project Hail Mary,' Phil Lord and Chris Miller finally get their space odyssey
March 19, 2026 - 10:20 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Gosling wanted a friend.
How Canadian box-office hit ‘Undertone’ got to the screen without public funding
March 19, 2026 - 8:39 AM

TORONTO — Personal grief, a potentially haunted house and a sound-driven sense of dread helped turn “Undertone” into one of the year’s most unexpected horror hits.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

Entertainment News

Kids ate the multiplex: How family movies are taking over moviegoing, one blockbuster at a time

Disney's new CEO opens World of Frozen in Paris as he showcases the empire that made him

'Project Hail Mary' flies to $54.5 million second weekend, horror reaches a saturation point

Composer of iconic 'Lion King' chant sues comedian over 'Circle of Life' translation

'Project Hail Mary' adds to a winning streak for originality at the movies

Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year

ABC's 'Bachelorette' cancellation adds to franchise's long history of controversy

Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' creator Maggie Kang wants Hollywood to get weirder

In 'Project Hail Mary,' Phil Lord and Chris Miller finally get their space odyssey

How Canadian box-office hit ‘Undertone’ got to the screen without public funding

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