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CBS renews 23 shows, ‘Young Sheldon,’ ‘All Rise’ among them
LOS ANGELES — TV viewers craving familiarity will find it on CBS, which is renewing nearly two dozen series including newcomers “The Unicorn” and “All Rise” and stalwarts “Blue Bloods” and “The Amazing Race.” CBS said Wednesday that 23 returning shows will be part of the network’s lineup for the...
Ligonier theater owner creates video spoof of quarantine woesVideo
What to do while the theater you own is shuttered during the covid-19 quarantine? Leigh Ann McCulty, owner of Ligonier’s Diamond Theatre, decided to make her own movie. The result, “Quarantime,” is available now for viewing on YouTube. As the name suggests, the 30-minute film takes a light-hearted look at...
On this May the 4th, ‘Star Wars’ creator has message of a new hopeVideo
If there’s one enduring theme of the “Star Wars” movies, it’s to never give up hope. Today is May the 4th, and Lucasfilm has released a short video for the annual homage to the phrase, “May the force be with you” — but tailored to the particular circumstances of May...
Billy Gardell recreates scene from ’Raiders of the Lost Ark’Video
Billy Gardell, Pittsburgh actor and comic, donned his swashbuckling hat and leather bag to recreate a scene from “Raiders of the Lost Ark” in a kitchen. CBS shared the 1-minute, 32-second clip Saturday to promote its airing of the 1981 action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg which starred Harrison Ford...
Caitlyn Jenner’s former beach house seen on ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ going to auction
A TV-famous home could be yours, if you’re looking to spend big in California. Caitlyn Jenner’s former Malibu beach house, seen on the E! show “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” is going to auction May 27, according to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com. The home at 31654 Broad Beach Road is described as a...
Ryan Murphy’s ‘Hollywood’ miniseries is a woke ’40s fantasy
Ryan Murphy has a clear-eyed fascination with the 20th-century Hollywood dream machine, so adroit at making stars and breaking the hearts of those who didn’t fit the mold. Among the casualties: Anna May Wong and Hattie McDaniel, gifted actresses of color consigned to play stereotypes, and closeted matinee idol Rock...
PBS Memorial Day concert shifts to TV event because of virus
The coronavirus has wiped out plans to bring tens of thousand of people to the U.S. Capitol for the annual Memorial Day weekend concert shown on PBS, but organizers are pressing ahead went a revamped event. Performers like Trace Adkins, Cynthia Erivo, Renee Fleming and Christopher Jackson will appear on...
Special effects legend Tom Savini sports ‘Friday the 13th’ protective maskVideo
Special effects legend Tom Savini sported a protective mask that Jason Voorhees would be proud of on social media last week. The response was so overwhelming that it’s now for sale to the public. Savini’s protective face gear was clearly inspired by the hockey mask worn by the villain of...
No ‘Black Widow’ or ‘F9’ leaves a muted summer movie seasonVideo
LOS ANGELES — The six-year fan campaign for a standalone Black Widow movie was paying off: at long last, a film would put Scarlett Johansson’s popular Avenger front and center. And, like many of Marvel’s biggest spectacles, it was set to open the weekend of May 1. “Black Widow” was...
Streaming films eligible for Oscars, but for 1 year only
Movies that debuted on a streaming service without a theatrical run will be eligible for the Oscars, but only for this year. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Tuesday announced the change for the 93rd Academy Awards as a response to how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted...
Delmont library organizes ‘May the Fourth Be With You’ virtual trivia night
Delmont Public Library employees will mark the unofficial Star Wars holiday, “May the Fourth Be With You,” with an evening of virtual trivia. Teams or individuals will have a chance to earn a $10 or $20 gift card to Kings Family Restaurant by placing first or second after answering 20...
Reality TV star Ashley ‘Minnie’ Ross dies in Georgia wreck
Ashley Ross of the reality TV show “Little Women: Atlanta” has died in a Georgia car crash, her representative confirmed Tuesday. Ross, who was known as “Ms. Minnie,” died of her injuries Monday at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, her publicist Liz Dixson said in an email to The Association...
Prince Harry records message for Thomas the Tank Engine
Prince Harry has recorded a special message to celebrate the 75th anniversary of children’s favorite Thomas the Tank Engine. The Duke of Sussex introduces a new program called “Thomas and Friends: The Royal Engine,” which has a storyline that includes Harry’s father and grandmother, Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II,...
Seth Rogen’s Pittsburgh-filmed movie ‘An American Pickle’ to debut on HBO Max
Having wrapped up filming in Pittsburgh last fall, Seth Rogen’s new comedy, “An American Pickle,” will have its debut not on the big screen but via HBO Max. HBO announced Monday that its streaming service has acquired the rights to the film and will be released under the platform’s Warner...
Pete Davidson’s ‘King of Staten Island’ to open on-demand
Judd Apatow’s “The King of Staten Island,” starring Pete Davidson, will release straight to home on-demand video after having its theatrical release canceled. Universal Pictures said Monday that “The King of Staten Island” will debut as a $20 rental on digital platforms June 12. It is Apatow’s first fiction film...
Comics keep laughs coming even with clubs closed by covid-19
Whenever she’s down, Tiffany Haddish says she finds a good joke can bring her right back up. That’s why the popular star of TV, film and stand-up decided to crack wise about ways to survive in the year of coronavirus in a nearly empty room recently while dressed in a...
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ to hit Disney Plus on May 4
NEW YORK — “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” will begin streaming on Disney Plus on May 4, about two months earlier than scheduled. The Walt Disney Co. said Monday that “The Rise of Skywalker” will land on the streaming service timed to what’s referred to as “Star Wars Day”...
Brad Pitt portrays Dr. Fauci in SNL’s 2nd at-home editionVideo
NEW YORK — Brad Pitt portrayed Dr. Anthony Fauci in the second at-home episode of “Saturday Night Live,” that featured musical guest Miley Cyrus, an Adam Sandler cameo and plenty of disinfectant jokes. A bespectacled Pitt, speaking in Fauci’s raspy voice, tried to recast false assurances and misstatements pitched by...
‘Parks and Recreation’ cast reunites for coronavirus-related fundraiserVideo
The original cast members of “Parks and Recreation” are getting back to work for a coronavirus-related fundraising special. Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman and Adam Scott are among the sitcom’s stars to be featured in the half-hour special airing 8:30 p.m. April 30 on NBC. The story...
Jane Goodall talks coronavirus impact, Nat Geo documentaryVideo
Even though the planet has reaped the benefits of a cleaner environment from society shutting down during the coronavirus outbreak, Jane Goodall worries about human behavior reverting to a “business as usual” mindset after the pandemic is over. The famed primatologist wants people to grow wiser and live an enjoyable...
Debuting on Netflix, it’s a teeming, violent pre-pandemic world in ‘Extraction’Video
The big-budget action thriller “Extraction” belongs, in many ways, to another world. It’s set in the Bangladesh capital of Dhaka, one of the most densely populated cities in the world. It’s in this urban sea of people and traffic that Chris Hemsworth’s battle-scarred mercenary engages in a torrent of gun...
HBO Max releases trailers for original content premieresVideo
Elmo, Bugs Bunny and Anna Kendrick lead the way as HBO Max officially enters the streaming content wars May 27. The new streamer dropped trailers Tuesday for its original content. Highlights include a talk show hosted by Elmo from “Sesame Street,” a new “Looney Tunes” animated show and a comedy-drama...
‘Hunger Games’ prequel in the works
It appears “Hunger Games” fans eager for more Panem action have the odds in their favor. A prequel to the franchise that took in almost $3 billion at the box office is officially in the works, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Author Suzanne Collins’ new book “The Ballad of Songbirds...
Virus delays launch of Chip and Joanna Gaines’ new network
Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network will be blooming late because of the coronavirus crisis. The network’s planned October launch is being pushed back because of production delays related to the covid-19 disease, it was announced Tuesday. A new debut date wasn’t immediately announced. The pandemic has brought most TV...
World’s last Blockbuster weathering covid-19 pandemicVideo
If the streaming revolution couldn’t kill the world’s last remaining Blockbuster store, what hope does the new coronavirus have? The store, located in Bend, Ore., has made adjustments — like curbside pickup and extra cleaning measures — to deal with the covid-19 pandemic, KTVC in Oregon reports. “We’re trying to...
