Category: Adventure

Children’s Museum buys 3,250-piece Batman collection

ADVANCE FOR SATURDAY MARCH 11 AND THEREAFTER – A Nov. 15, 2011 photo shows Kevin Silva’s world-class collection of Batman memorabilia in Indianapolis. Silva, whose “Batcave” trove of souvenirs earned Guinness World Record status from 2013 to 2016, is selling more than 3,250 items to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Michael J. Fox ‘surprised,’ ‘humbled’ by Governor General’s Performing Arts Award

Michael J. Fox was both surprised and humbled to be named a recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, and he has already celebrated the honour with another newly minted laureate: Martin Short. “A couple of months ago, we were both at a Broadway play, and we had dinner afterwards with Eugene Levy, and was really excited about it,” Fox said in an interview with The Canadian Press on Thursday, recalling the outing with Short and “Schitt’s Creek” star Levy, who received the award in 2008.

Michael J. Fox ‘surprised,’ ‘humbled’ by Governor …

Michael J. Fox was both surprised and humbled to be named a recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, and he has already celebrated the honour with another newly minted laureate: Martin Short. “A couple of months ago, we were both at a Broadway play, and we had dinner afterwards with Eugene Levy, and was really excited about it,” Fox said in an interview with The Canadian Press on Thursday, recalling the outing with Short and “Schitt’s Creek” star Levy, who received the award in 2008.

Six shows to watch on TV this week

Among this week’s picks is newcomer “Time After Time,” a show based on the book of the same name, and classic 1979 movie. Emily Bamforth highlights “The 10th Kingdom,” a fairy tale-themed series which could be considered a predecessor for the ABC’s hugely popular “Once Upon a Time.”

Deadpool 2′ Teaser: Wade Wilson Fails to Save Mugging Victim

If you’ve ever wanted to see a Marvel character tell the legendary face of the company to shut up, here’s your chance! Ryan Reynolds has posted the “Deadpool 2” teaser shown in front of “Logan” screenings online. And in it, the Merc with the Mouth tells Stan Lee to “shut up!” Watch it above.

Jessica Lange to receive lifetime arts award

The Trinity Repertory Company, a theatre group from Rhode Island, said it will award the actress its Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts at a ceremony at Providence’s WaterFire Arts Centre on May 22. The actress made her film debut in a 1976 version of King Kong and went on to play a wide variety of roles in film, TV and on the stage. She has won two Academy Awards, three Emmys, five Golden Globes and one Tony Award.

Jessica Lange Among Trinity Rep’s 2017 Pell Award Honorees

Trinity Repertory Company announces that Jessica Lange will be honored with the 2017 Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts at the 21st annual Pell Awards Gala to be held on Monday, May 22, 2017 at the new WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. Philanthropists and longtime arts advocates Joseph L. Dowling, Jr. and Sally Dowling will be honored with the Charles Sullivan Award for Distinguished Service in the Arts.

Killed by Alien, Predator, Terminator

In this Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, file photo, Bill Paxton, a cast member in the HBO series “Big Love” poses at the show’s third season premiere in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES — Bill Paxton , the prolific actor whose many memorable roles included an astronaut in Apollo 13 and a treasure hunter in Titanic, has died from complications of surgery.

Celebrities, fans react to sudden death of actor Bill Paxton, star of a Twister,a a Big Lovea

This photo provided by History shows Jeff Fahey, left, as Thomas Rusk, and Bill Paxton as Sam Houston, in a scene from the television series, “Texas Rising.” The new show debuts on the History channel on Monday, May 25, 2015, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Bill Paxton, the actor who starred in the HBO series “Big Love,” “Titanic,” “Apollo 13,” and “Twister” died due to complications from surgery, his family announced Sunday morning.

Family representative: ‘Titanic’ actor Bill Paxton has died

In this May 31, 2015, file photo, Bill Paxton arrives at the Critics’ Choice Television Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. A family representative said prolific and charismatic actor Paxton, who played an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” died from complications due to surgery.

‘Twister’ actor Bill Paxton dies at 61: family representative

Bill Paxton, the prolific and charismatic actor whose many memorable roles included an astronaut in “Apollo 13” and a treasure hunter in “Titanic,” has died from complications due to surgery. He was 61. Paxton, a Fort Worth, Texas, native, appeared in dozens of movies and television shows and seemed to be around when history was made both on and off screen.

What’s coming and going from Netflix in March

Netflix recently announced its latest batch of comings and goings for the month of March, and while there’s no sight of Prince Fielder’s new food show *single tear falls down cheek* there’s plenty of other tasty morsels for movie fans and binge-watchers to dig into. It only seems fitting, for instance, that an announcement coming just before Oscar weekend would arrive with some Oscar winners and nominees in tow, including “Chicago” the last musical to win Best Picture “Million Dollar Baby,” “Midnight in Paris” and current Best Documentary nominee “Fire at Sea.”

What’s coming and going from Netflix in March

Netflix recently announced its latest batch of comings and goings for the month of March, and while there’s no sight of Prince Fielder’s new food show *single tear falls down cheek* there’s plenty of other tasty morsels for movie fans and binge-watchers to dig into. It only seems fitting, for instance, that an announcement coming just before Oscar weekend would arrive with some Oscar winners and nominees in tow, including “Chicago” the last musical to win Best Picture “Million Dollar Baby,” “Midnight in Paris” and current Best Documentary nominee “Fire at Sea.”

Puri confirms meeting Salman Khan for ROGUE remake and more.. – News

SALMAN KHAN, PURI AND SOORAJ PANCHOLI After the debacle of his discovery’s debut in HERO the pathetic remake of Subash Ghai’s 1983 entertainer to the core blockbuster with the same name that introduced the handsome Jackie Shroff, Sallu Bhai is ensuring that this time things should not go wrong and is sensing a potential blockbuster in south helmer Puri Jagannath’s upcoming bilingual in Telugu and Kannada titled ROGUE that marks the acting debut of Ishaan, the younger brother of Kannada producer CR Kumar.

Original Scores the Oscars Forgot This Year

In a perfect world, the battle for the Best Original Score Oscar at Sunday’s Academy Awards would be between Nicholas Britell’s sweeping orchestrations for Moonlight and the haunting piano strokes of Dustin O’Halloran and Hauschka’s Lion soundtrack.

Franchise Recap: The King Kong Movies Guide

Before we head back to monster inhabited lands in Legendary and Warner Bros. Pictures ‘ Kong: Skull Island , we’re taking a look back at nearly a century of King Kong movies! This year, King Kong gets a new adventure and origin story in a post-Vietnam world from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts .

Christopher Lloyd, coming to Easton, looks back on ‘Future’

Actor Christopher Lloyd, who played Doc Brown in 1985’s ‘Back to the Future,’ comes to the State Theatre to share insights on the iconic film at a Feb. 25 screening in Easton. Actor Christopher Lloyd, who played Doc Brown in 1985’s ‘Back to the Future,’ comes to the State Theatre to share insights on the iconic film at a Feb. 25 screening in Easton.

New Thor: Ragnarok Concept Art and Team Thor Video

Marvel Studios ‘ upcoming threequel Thor: Ragnarok has revealed new concept art and a new Team Thor video for the Taika Waititi film. Check out the Thor: Ragnarok concept art screengrabs from the Doctor Strange Digital HD release in the gallery below, along with the hilarious Team Thor video below! In Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok , Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok – the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization – at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.

Caroline to star in new comedy

AN actress who shot to national prominence in the long running television series of Men Behaving Badly is the latest addition to the cast of a riotous new comedy which opens in Stratford-upon-Avon next month. Richard Bean’s play, The Hypocrite, already has Mark Addy playing Sir John Holtham, and now Caroline Quentin joins the cast as his wife, Lady Sarah Hotham.

Meet the cast of Taboo

BBC1 has a dark treat in store for grim January nights: new series Taboo, starring Tom Hardy and directed by the creator of Peaky Blinders Stephen Knight. James Keziah Delaney returns to London from Africa in 1814 following the death of his father.

Keanu Reeves ‘prudent’ on his bike

The 52-year-old actor has been an avid fan of motorcycles since he was 22, and despite saying he went “very fast” when he was in his youth, the ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ star admits his older age, coupled with a variety of nasty injuries – including a burst spleen which left him hospitalised for “a week” – has meant he now takes more care when he dons his helmet. He said when asked how fast he rides his motorcycle: “When I was younger I went very fast.

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling swarmed by fans at the SBIFF

White House vows to REINTRODUCE immigration ban tomorrow after ‘outrageous’ judge CANCELS it and Trump is told: ‘No one is above the law – not even the President’ Father of woman, 19, ‘strangled and thrown off a 50ft bridge by her two male classmates – including one who took her to PROM’ – comes face to face with the pair in court Texas high school math teacher pleads GUILTY to engaging in sexual activity with two 17-year-old students – but WON’T have to register as a sex offender EXCLUSIVE: NBC to CANCEL one hour of Today show for $12m Megyn Kelly’s new 10am show – leaving Al Roker upset about Tamron Hall being forced out Polygamist sect couple are found guilty of marrying their 13-YEAR-OLD daughter off to Warren Jeffs – and group leader with 145 CHILDREN is the next to stand trial Virginia woman wins $1m payout after catching horrific bacterial infection that left her covered in boils … (more)

Movie guide: Capsule listings

Ratings by the Motion Picture Association of America are: for general audiences; parental guidance urged because of material possibly unsuitable for children; parents are strongly cautioned to give guidance for attendance of children younger than 13; restricted, younger than 17 admitted only with parent or adult guardian; no one 17 and younger admitted. Capsule reviews are by Kenneth Turan , Justin Chang , Rebecca Keegan , Mark Olsen and other reviewers.

David de Alba: The man who would be Judy Garland

The legacy of actress and singer Judy Garland, who enjoyed a 40-year career of international stardom, is being maintained by Las Vegas singer-impressionist David de Alba.Not only does he look like and sound like the superstar who died at age 47, but David also owns one of the most vast, rare and unique Judy Garland and “The Wizard of Oz” memorabilia collections at his Las Vegas home that has been appraised at thousands of dollars.Judy starred in more than 24 movies, won Golden Globes, was Emmy-nominated for TV series and recorded 22 albums. David is no typical lip-syncing drag queen.On March 12, he will sing many of her songs and narrate funny anecdotes that Judy told in her 1960s TV appearances, plus anecdotes when they met.

Fans freak out over Star Wars’ ‘hidden message’

Star Wars: The Last Jedi will hit cinemas in December, and in an interview on Monday at the Sundance Film Festival, Luke Skywalker himself Mark Hamill said he liked that the title was “straightforward” and “minimalist.” And according to some eagle-eyed fans, it also has a double meaning, linking to the title of the last film, The Force Awakens.

‘Split’ shocks the box office a ” and Vin Diesel’s ‘xXx’ sequel a ” with a $40-million debut

Competing with a presidential inauguration, multi-city marches and big-budget Hollywood productions, M. Night Shyamalan’s creepy psychological thriller “Split” pulled off a surprising victory its opening weekend, pulling $14.6 million Friday for an estimated weekend gross of $40.2 million. The low-budget “Split,” which cost a reported $9 million to make, blew away predictions that it would be bested by Vin Diesel ‘s big, action-packed “xXx: Return of Xander Cage.”

Ferrari 308 driven by Tom Selleck in Magnum PI at auction

Buy Magnum P.I’s Ferrari! The 308 GTS driven by Tom Selleck in 1980s TV show that’s tipped to sell for more than double a standard car’s value at auction It’s time to don your biggest aviator sunglasses, unbutton your best Hawaiian shirt and finely trim your moustache effort because Magnum P.I.’s Ferrari is going under the hammer this week. That’s right, a 1984 308 GTS driven by Magnum himself – Tom Selleck – in the hit 1980s TV series is up for sale at Bonhams’ US auction at Scottsdale, and it’s expected to cost far more than you’d usually have to stump up for one of these open-top V8 Ferraris.

‘The Founder’ is scathing biopic that reveals history of…

That’s enough to condemn him in many people’s eyes, but did he cheat the true founders of McDonald’s while becoming the company’s CEO? That’s the question at the center of the sad, effectively told biopic “The Founder.” Michael Keaton employs all of his intensity and charm to play Kroc, a milkshake machine salesman desperate for a payday in the 1950s.

Amc Orders New Documentary Series James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction

AMC announced today from the Television Critics Association Press Tour that it has greenlit a new documentary series, JAMES CAMERON’S STORY OF Science FICTION , from James Cameron, the acclaimed filmmaker behind legendary sci-fi films The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, and Avatar. The series, which explores the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today, will consist of six one-hour episodes and will debut on AMC in 2018.

Best-sellers

2.”The Undoing Project,” by Michael Lewis A history of the birth of behavioral economics from psychologists Daniel Kahneman and the late Amos Tversky. 3.”Hillbilly Elegy,” by J.D. Vance The investment banker’s account of growing up poor in Appalachia.

Monster Trucks’ Review: Kid Adventure Charms More Than It…

The charisma of Lucas Till and Jane Levy – and even the titular creature – outweighs the movie’s moments of tone-deafness Originally slated to be released at the tail-end of last year, “Monster Trucks” has surreptitiously slid into theaters this weekend across the country. The ominous January release date is typically a bad omen and telltale sign of a film’s quality.

Johnny Depp sues ex-managers, claims they wasted millions of his dollars

Johnny Depp sued his former business managers on Friday alleging they mismanaged his earnings throughout a lucrative period of his career, although the company says the actor’s spending is to blame. Depp’s lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court against The Management Group seeks more than US$25 million , alleging its owners failed to properly pay his taxes, made unauthorised loans and overpaid for security and other services.

Lucasfilm Has No Plans to Digitally Recreate Carrie Fisher

Over the last week, rumors have surfaced that Lucasfilm was in talks with the estate of Carrie Fisher to possibly digitally recreate the late actress for Star Wars: Episode IX . In a rare case, Lucasfilm has put those rumors to rest with the following official statement : We don’t normally respond to fan or press speculation, but there is a rumor circulating that we would like to address.

Bill Paxton Wants You to Check Out the Old Movie References in…

“I should be doing TCM – that’s the next thing after this,” star jokes of CBS adaptation of Denzel Washington film Bill Paxton knows his old movies and the star says his new CBS show “Training Day” will be chockablock with references to them. “Training Day,” premiering February 2, is a series adaptation of the 2001 crime thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke about two cops battling gang violence in Los Angeles.

Bill Paxton Wants You to Check Out the Old Movie References in…

“I should be doing TCM – that’s the next thing after this,” star jokes of CBS adaptation of Denzel Washington film Bill Paxton knows his old movies and the star says his new CBS show “Training Day” will be chockablock with references to them. “Training Day,” premiering February 2, is a series adaptation of the 2001 crime thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke about two cops battling gang violence in Los Angeles.

New LEGO Batman Movie Video Hilariously Highlights Batman And Robin’s Weird Relationship

In case Ben Affleck’s Batman reprisal in Justice League next November isn’t exciting you, don’t worry, because another version of the Caped Crusader will be returning on the big screen much sooner than that. Next month will finally see the release of The LEGO Batman Movie , which will turn a comedic light on the Batman mythos in a way that’s never been done before.

Princess Leia as a Disney princess is just one possibility for the character’s future

On the same day that scores of celebrity mourners were gathering at the neighboring L.A. homes of Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher after their deaths last month, fans and filmmakers were weighing the fate of Fisher’s most iconic character, Princess Leia. Cody Christensen, a fan from Cedar City, Utah, has his wish: The father of five daughters has launched a Change.org petition to “Make Leia an official Disney princess.”

Remembering Carrie Fisher for her iconic character, grace and honesty

In this Nov. 13, 1978 file photo, Harrison Ford talks with Carrie Fisher during a break in the filming of the CBS-TV special “The Star Wars Holiday” in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, Fisher died at the age of 60. In this Nov. 13, 1978 file photo, Harrison Ford talks with Carrie Fisher during a break in the filming of the CBS-TV special “The Star Wars Holiday” in Los Angeles.

OBE adds to Naomie Harris’s rapidly expanding awards cabinet

While she has turned heads playing Miss Moneypenny in the most recent James Bond films, Naomie Harris has proved more than capable of taking on some of the most challenging roles on offer. While she has turned heads playing Miss Moneypenny in the most recent James Bond films, Naomie Harris has proved more than capable of taking on some of the most challenging roles on offer.

The Carrie Fisher You May Not Have Known

Actress and writer Carrie Fisher died at the age of 60 on Tuesday after going into cardiac arrest on Friday during a flight from London to Los Angeles. Although Fisher is known for playing Princess Leia, she was just as famous for her wit and dry humor as she was for her iconic role in ” Star Wars .”

Carrie Fisher: A Princess of Hope

From her first big screen scene as Princess Leia a grainy holographic plea for help to her presumably final bow a stirring message of hope delivered nearly 40 years later with a CGI-aided grin Carrie Fisher provided a vision of beauty, brains and bravery wrapped in cinnamon-bun curls. As the daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, she arrived in the world as Hollywood royalty.

Mark Hamill leads tributes to Carrie Fisher

Mark Hamill has led tributes to Carrie Fisher after she passed away on Tuesday at the age of 60. The ‘Star Wars: The Force Awaken’ actress’ daughter Billie Lourd confirmed her mother had passed away after suffering a heart attack and Carrie’s co-star has taken to Twitter to mourn the loss of his friend. Uploading an old black and white picture of himself with Carrie, Mark – who played Luke Skywalker – simply wrote: “No words #Devastated ” And tributes have continued to flood in from Carrie’s friends, co-stars and other celebrities who looked up to her.

Liz Smith with her MBE for services to drama.

A statement issued on Monday night said: “The Bafta award-winning actress Liz Smith has died, on Christmas Eve, at the age of 95, her family has announced.” The Royle Family actor Ralf Little tweeted: “Devastating to lose two members of my second family in one awful year.

Bowie, Prince, George Michael: We’ve lost a triumvirate of icons who dared to do manhood differently

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What to see at the movies this Christmas

A merry Christmas to all! We hope you’re all enjoying this day of unwrapping presents, dining on a holiday feast and spending time with loved ones. But what to do after all the presents are unwrapped, dinner is done and you could use a break from your loved ones? Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for your local movie theater, and this year, there’s a blizzard of cute kids movies, dramas destined for awards and intense action flicks to help celebrate the season with cinema.

Carrie Fisher’s celebrity friends wish her a fast recovery

Friends and colleagues of Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher shared their hopes for a swift recovery for the “Star Wars” star on Saturday, a day after she was taken to a Los Angeles intensive care unit. Fisher, 60, suffered heart problems during a flight on Friday from London, where she had been shooting the third season of the British television comedy “Catastrophe.”

Harrison Ford Reacts to Carrie Fisher Heart Attack: – I’m…

Han Solo actor is latest “Star Wars” co-star to release a statement supporting the actress and screenwriter during this difficult time The Han Solo actor, who last appeared by her side on the big screen in 2015’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” released a statement on the situation Saturday, joining Mark Hamill and a number of other Hollywood stars voicing their support for the iconic actress and screenwriter. “I’m shocked and saddened to hear the news about my dear friend,” Ford said in a statement released to the media.

Actress and author Carrie Fisher.

Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, stars react to Carrie Fisher’s health crisis The ‘Star Wars’ actress suffered a heart attack onboard an LAX-bound plane on Friday. Check out this story on AlamogordoNews.com: http://usat.ly/2hh4fHk Carrie Fisher, photographed in December 2015, was being treated in an intensive care unit after a serious medical emergency on a flight, her brother Todd Fisher, told the Associated Press..