How 800 Pound Gorilla became the biggest indie animal in comedy
800 Pound Gorilla started its comedy company 10 years ago with the same goal as any successful stand-up:…
Miley Cyrus makes a comeback of sorts at the Hollywood Bowl
“For me, performance can’t be everything,” Miley Cyrus declared on Friday night, and you had to admire her…
‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ at 20: ‘I wanted to see the kid win,’ says Guillermo del Toro
The minuscule yet distinctly humanoid figure of a fairy flaps its wings as it flies into the ancient…
The celebrity documentary boom, explained
“They’re making a documentary [on] literally every human being that existed!” declares talk-show host Jiminy Glick, the bloviating…
‘La La Land’ kid from Sydney nails Ryan Gosling solos at the Greek Theatre
Here’s to the ones who dream. The anthemic thesis of “La La Land” — the Ryan Gosling/Emma Stone…
How ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is fighting superhero fatigue
Almost five years ago, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” swung into theaters in the teeth of a COVID-19 surge…
Meet ‘Gillian’: The untold story of ‘Phantom of the Opera’s’ 2,000-pound chandelier
‘Phantom of the Opera’ Where: Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., L.A.When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays;…
Christopher Nolan Says He Still Gets Nervous Before Opening Day
Christopher Nolan may be at the top of his game, but he still gets nervous every time one…
3 Key Reasons ‘Moana’ Flopped at the Box Office
“Moana” bellyflopped in its box-office debut, and the miss should provide Disney film executives with some hard-earned lessons.…
‘Moana’ came out 10 years ago. Why Disney did a live-action remake
In 2016, Walt Disney Co.’s “Moana” became a box office hit, captivating audiences with catchy earworms from Lin-Manuel…
How low-budget movies are beating Hollywood’s most expensive bets
Two of the biggest box-office standouts of 2026 so far were not made by established studio directors or…
Disney’s AI-Generated TV Ads Set to Launch in July
Disney’s AI ad push is picking up steam. The company is preparing to launch a beta version of…