Travel

Disneyland character and parade performers in California vote to join labor union

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other beloved characters to life at the Southern California resort chose to unionize following a three-day vote culminating on Saturday.

See What 'The Brady Bunch' Cast Looks Like Now

Marcia STILL looks amazing.

Winners of the 2024 ACM Country Music Awards

The 29 Meanest Villains In '90s Movies

Want to take a trip down memory lane and see some unforgettable and incredible mean '90s movies villains?

Cannes ACID Opener ‘Kyuka' Sold to France, Greece and Benelux by Heretic (EXCLUSIVE)

Athens-based sales and production outfit Heretic has sold key territories on the Cannes Film Festival’s ACID sidebar opening film, Greece’s “Kyuka: Before Summer’s End.” Heretic has sealed distribution deals for France with The Dark, Benelux with Gusto Entertainment and Greece with Cinobo. Directed by feature debutant Kostis Charamountanis, who previously directed several acclaimed shorts, the […]

78 Classic Movies You Need to Watch at Least Once

The essentials. (Netflix password not included.)

Banks host K-pop concerts to improve brand image

Multiple commercial banks plan to host K-pop concerts beginning in June to capitalize on the global popularity of K-pop as a way to improve their respective brand images.

Jake Gyllenhaal Sings His Way Into ‘SNL' Season Finale: "You Can't Get to 50 Without a Little Bit of 49"

During the monologue for Saturday Night Live, Jake Gyllenhaal seemed to be trying to convince himself that he was OK with hosting the season 49 finale and not the season 50 premiere. “When you think of historic television seasons, the first number that pops into your head is 49,” Gyllenhaal said. “I mean, sure, you […]

Zac Brown ‘Took the Steps Necessary' to Protect Family With Kelly Yazdi Lawsuit, Singer Says

Brown, who is separated from estranged wife Kelly Yazdi, tells Billboard he wishes to "protect my family from online harassment and speculation."

German star at Cannes condemns ‘madness’ of protective culture for UK child actors

Is Britain leading the way in protecting young people and children from the potential traumas of working on a film set, or has it all gone far too far? Two of the most prominent European stars attending the Cannes film festival, both with high-profile premieres, have very different views. Franz Rogowski, the acclaimed German actor who plays a key role in Bird, British director Andrea Arnold’s contender for the top Palme d’Or prize, said this...

25 must-watch three-hour movies to help you pass the time

We're not talking about "The Godfather" or "Titanic". We know you've seen those. Here are 25 long hauls begging for your suddenly abundant spare time!

The Iconic Memphis Label Behind Music’s Most Soulful Stars

“We were flying by the seat of our pants,” Stax legend William Bell recently recalled of the early days of the venerable label that tracked the rise of the civil rights movement. “A lot of us came in from the gospel arena, right out of church, just neighborhood kids. We learned how to craft a song as young kids, 14, 15 years old, but really, we just wanted to hear our voices on the radio.” According to legend, Stax Records replaced cotton as the...

The films of Ridley Scott, ranked

Ridley Scott is pretty incredible. He’s been nominated for Best Director three times but is not merely resting on his laurels. Scott is in his 80s, but when will he retire?

Japanese Animation Powerhouse Studio Ghibli Makes History With Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes

When Studio Ghibli receives its honorary Palme d'Or May 19 at the Cannes Film Festival, the creative home to Hayao Miyazaki - arguably the most admired and influential living animation director - will make history. This marks the first time an honorary Palme d'Or has been given to a group, which sits well with the […]

Jeff Daniels Feared ‘Dumb and Dumber' Toilet Scene Would "End" His Acting Career

Jeff Daniels is looking back at his time filming the infamous toilet scene in Dumb and Dumber and how he feared it would end his acting career. The actor, known for several of his more dramatic roles, recently told USA Today that even his agents warned him about taking on the role of Harry, the […]

Winners of Eurovision, from ABBA to Celine Dion and Nemo

'I Saw the TV Glow' director breaks down that emotional ending, teases potential sequel

"I Saw the TV Glow" director Jane Schoenbrun tells USA TODAY about the A24 movie's trans allegory, “truthful” ending and plans for a sequel.

Saudi Arabia's Film AlUla Is "Moving Full Steam Ahead"

When asked to name her organization's biggest accomplishment so far, Charlene Deleon-Jones, the executive director for Film AlUla and Saudi Tourism leadership board member, doesn't hesitate to name-check Norah, the first Saudi film to crack the Cannes lineup. The Tawfik Alzaidi-helmed indie movie, which will compete in the fest's Un Certain Regard section, was shot in […]

The 32 greatest songs made for movies

They're cheesy, they're catchy, they're what make us love our favorite movies even more

Gullane Unveils Cao Hamburger, Sandra Kogut Films (EXCLUSIVE)

Brazilian production powerhouse Gullane, which is behind Netflix's "Senna" and Cannes competition title "Motel Destino," has closed international co-production pacts on new projects from Cao Hamburger ("The Year My Parents Went on Vacation") and Sandra Kogut ("Three Summers"). France's Playtime and Portugal's Ukbar Filmes will co-produce Hamburger's "School Without Walls." Playtime will also handle international […]

The 32 most-watched shows in British TV history ever

Brits sat down and tuned in in their millions for these record-breaking broadcasts

‘Everybody Loves Touda' Review: Nabil Ayouch's Feminist Musical Drama Only Really Sings When Its Leading Lady Does

The very title of “Everybody Loves Touda” poses a kind of challenge to viewers. If everybody loves Touda, dare you not? Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch’s forthright musical drama certainly doesn’t permit much room for dissent. From first gilded frame to last, the film is besotted with its eponymous heroine, a fiery small-town singer aspiring to […]

Cannes Legend Jia Zhangke on His "Very Emotional" New Film ‘Caught by the Tides'

Across his 25-year career, Jia Zhangke has become the de facto face of independent-minded Chinese cinema - and the Cannes Film Festival has arguably been the most important institution to help him hoist that flag on the world stage. Beginning with his 2002 drama Unknown Pleasures, the 53-year-old auteur has landed in Cannes' main competition seven […]

Cynthia Erivo says themes in Wicked resonate with LGBT community

The British actress and singer received an award for her activism within the LGBT+ community from US star Jada Pinkett-Smith.

Guy Maddin's ‘Rumours' Starring Cate Blanchett Gets Nearly Six-Minute Ovation In Cannes Debut

Cate Blanchett helped make it starry red carpet Saturday evening at the Cannes Film Festival world premiere of Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson's Rumours. The comedy, which is playing out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival, received a nearly six-minute standing ovation after it ended at the Palais. The film follows the […]

The 25 best grunge albums from the '90s

When Nirvana released its album "In Utero" it didn’t capture the zeitgeist like "Nevermind" did, but it still made a huge impact on the music landscape of the '90s.

20 rom-coms that men like to watch

Who said rom-coms were only for women? Check out these 20 examples of the genre that everyone can enjoy.

Do You Remember All These One-Hit Wonders Through the Years?

Sometimes one hit is all it takes.

IF review – imaginary friends reunited in a kid-pleasing live-action fantasy

What if imaginary friends didn’t vanish into the murk of forgotten memories as soon as the child who conjured them grew up? What if the invisible bestie lingered on, trying hard not to be wounded by the rejection and waiting in vain to be of use once more? If that sounds familiar, that’s because it is. The central premise of American actor-director John Krasinski’s IF – his first family film after the horror movie double of A Quiet Place and its...

The 8 Most Iconic Voice Actors of All Time

Though you may have never heard their names, you’ve almost certainly heard their voices.

'Ernest Cole: Lost and Found' Director Raoul Peck: ‘There Is a Fight to Be Had About the State of the World'

Raoul Peck’s life is as fascinating as his films, filled with unexpected twists and turns. From his early stints as a cab driver and journalist, to a minister of culture post in his native Haiti, to teaching, to founding his Velvet Film production shingle to his breakthrough when he earned an Oscar nomination as producer/director […]

‘SNL' Season 49 Finale Sets Stage For Anniversary As Cast Leave Possible Goodbyes For Next Year

There are a plenty of longtime Saturday Night cast members, yet there were no big exits — or hints of departures — on tonight's Season 49 finale of the venerable NBC late-night program. No SNL veterans were tearing up at the end of their sketches like Kate McKinnon did in the 2022 finale, it was […]

TrustNordisk Boards Marjana Jankovic's ‘Home' (EXCLUSIVE)

Copenhagen-based TrustNordisk has picked up international rights to the Danish drama "Home" by actor-turned director Marijana Jankovic ("The House That Jack Built"). For her debut feature, Jancovic has assembled a high-profile cast that includes Claes Bang ("The Square"), Jesper Christensen ("Spectre", "Casino Royal"), Trine Dyrholm (2024 Cannes competition title "The Girl With the Needle"), Dejan […]

Review: Captain America: The First Avenger is the MCU's unsung hero

Captain America: The First Avenger started it all for the MCU's Star-Spangled Man and it holds up incredibly well all these years later.

Something Wicked This Way Comes: Everything We Know About This Year's Biggest Movie Musical

Who's ready to defy gravity?

Films Boutique Sells Mohammad Rasoulof's ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig' to Multiple Territories (EXCLUSIVE)

Berlin-based sales agency Films Boutique has closed the first international sales for Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof's “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” ahead of its world premiere on Friday in the Competition section of the Cannes Film Festival. The film has been acquired in Italy by BiM Distribuzione and Lucky Red, Benelux by September Film […]

The making of Jimmy Anderson: ‘Like a golden nugget falling into your lap’

It all started with a phone call. “It was highly unusual for Val to ring me. In fact I don’t think she ever did before or since, that wasn’t her style at all,” says John Stanworth, recalling how Valerie Brown, the wife of the then captain of Burnley CC, Peter Brown, telephoned one Sunday evening in the late-90s. It would be a tipoff worth interrupting Antiques Roadshow. A different kind of rare and inestimable commodity was about to be...

Why Raoul Peck Cast Lakeith Stanfield to Voice Apartheid Photographer Ernest Cole in Cannes Doc

The setup reads like a thriller: 60,000 photo negatives were discovered in a safe in a Swedish bank, no one knows how they got there, and no one knows who paid to keep them there. But Raoul Peck's Cannes-bound documentary Ernest Cole: Lost and Found aims to uncover the forgotten years of a photographer whose legacy and […]

Bridgerton lead star claims Israel is committing 'war crimes' in Gaza

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Coughlan discussed the potential repercussions of her stance on Palestine, especially amid the volatile backdrop of the entertainment industry.

27 Iconic Action Movie Quotes That Will Never Get Old

The difference between great action movies and just ok ones is definitely how quippy and quotable they are. Here's a list of the quotes we never get tired of in action movies.

Bands of brothers: Sibling sonics through the years

Four decades ago, Van Halen's eponymous debut album was unleashed onto the world, and before the album even hit the five-minute mark, "Eruption" was nearing its conclusion, and listeners were losing their minds over what they just heard.

Cassie's Husband Speaks Out In Wake Of New Video Showing Diddy Assaulting Her

The footage, obtained by CNN, shows the singer-songwriter being beaten, kicked and dragged down a hallway by Sean "Diddy" Combs, in 2016.

How many of the 50 best movies from the '60s have you watched?

Stacker presents the top 50 movies of the '60s, as determined by a Stacker score—a weighted index split evenly between IMDb and Metacritic scores

Jesse Plemons Tries to Unpack ‘Kinds of Kindness'

Jesse Plemons has become an undisputed auteur's favorite. The 36-year-old star's beguiling unshowiness onscreen has landed him memorable parts in films from Paul Thomas Anderson (The Master), Steven Spielberg (Bridge of Spies, The Post), Martin Scorsese (The Irishman, Killers of the Flower Moon), Charlie Kaufman (I'm Thinking of Ending Things), Adam McKay (Vice) and Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog), among so many others. Arguably even more...

‘Hamlet' Starring Riz Ahmed Bought by Focus Features for International Rights (EXCLUSIVE)

Focus Features has bought international rights to “Hamlet,” Aneil Karia’s London-set modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s famed play starring Oscar winner Riz Ahmed. Morfydd Clark (“Saint Maud,” “Rings of Power”) and Joe Alwyn (“Kinds of Kindness”) also star in the film, which wrapped production at the end of last year and was acquired by Focus Features some […]

'Stand by Me' Movie Cast: Through The Years

Here's another classic! Stand by Me is a coming-of-age comedy-drama movie based on the Stephen King novella The Body and was first released in 1986.Stand By Me Movie Cast Then & NowThe movie's plot depicts the narrator "Gordie Lachance" as he finds out his childhood friend "Chris Chambers" has died in a stabbing incident. He then reflects on a life-changing weekend spent with "Chris" and two other friends in childhood when they searched for a dead body.Where is the Stand By Me cast, now over 30 years after the movie came out? Find out in this gallery.

Pat Sajak’s Wheel of Fortune final appearance date set

After 41 seasons spanning 43 years, Pat Sajak’s time as host of Wheel of Fortune will come to an end in less than three weeks.

Meet the unusual singer of 'The Code' - Eurovision winner Nemo Mettler

‘Savages' Review: A Heartfelt and Galvanizing Animated Film Calls for Environmental Protection

The latest from 'My Life as a Zucchini' helmer Claude Barras is about a group of Indigenous people trying to protect their land from rampant deforestation.

Bella Hoare: My family has run this bank since 1672 – I won’t apologise for being authentically posh

I meet Bella Hoare on a warm May morning in the garden of her thatched Georgian cottage on the Stourhead estate in Wiltshire, where her family have had a home for more than 300 years. Hoare, 50, appears suddenly from behind an ornamental fountain in jeans and white patched shirt, looking so much the spit of an en plein air artist you almost expect ...