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‘Black in Space’ chronicles final frontier of civil rights
In 1959, Ronald Erwin McNair walked into a South Carolina library. The 9-year-old aspiring astronaut wanted to check out a calculus book, but a librarian threatened to call the police if he didn’t leave. McNair was black. Years later, McNair was selected to become only the second African American to...
‘Impractical Joker’ Sal Vulcano pumps up packed theaters for movie’s openingVideo
Cinemark movie theaters in Monroeville, Robinson and the Pittsburgh Mills mall in Frazer were packed with patrons hoping to meet an impractical star. Sal Vulcano, one quarter of TruTV’s “Impractical Jokers,” visited the Steel City on Friday to help promote his group’s new film. “Impractical Jokers: The Movie” launched in...
Showtime series ‘Rust’ holding casting call in Pittsburgh
A new Showtime series starring Jeff Daniels is holding a casting call in Pittsburgh. The open call for paid background actors will be held Sunday, March 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The show, called “Rust,” is looking for extras to portray...
Entercom names Kevin Battle KDKA Radio morning show co-host
Pittsburgh area native Kevin Battle will join “The KDKA Radio Morning News with Larry Richert” weekdays from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., effective March 9. He replaces former co-host John Shumway, who stepped away after 15 years as Richert’s on-air partner to devote himself to his duties as a reporter...
‘Friends’ cast to reunite for HBO Max special
The cast of “Friends” is getting together. According to Variety, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer will reunite for an “exclusive untitled unscripted special on HBO Max,” a new streaming service. View this post on Instagram It’s happening... @hbomax @jenniferaniston @lisakudrow @mleblanc @mattyperry4...
‘Impractical Jokers’ star to visit Pittsburgh movie theaters
One quarter of TV’s “Impractical Jokers” will make an improvisational appearance in the Pittsburgh area on Friday. Sal Vulcano from TruTV’s hit show will be at three Pittsburgh-area mall movie theaters Friday night to help pitch the group’s feature film debut in “Impractical Jokers: The Movie.” Vulcano is expected to...
CBS streaming service to grow with Viacom, Paramount videos
NEW YORK — ViacomCBS is planning a new streaming service that will combine the existing CBS All Access service with Paramount movies and shows from Viacom channels such as MTV and BET. The move had been expected since CBS and Viacom combined in August to better compete in the increasingly...
Review: ‘Emma’ a tart, bright interpretation of classic novelVideo
There has already been a cinematic adaptation or two of Jane Austen’s comedy of manners “Emma,” and yet, it seems there hasn’t been enough. There is, of course, Gwyneth Paltrow’s turn in Douglas McGrath’s 1996 version, and Amy Heckerling’s ingenious modern-day re-imagining of the story in her 1995 film, “Clueless,”...
Review: ‘The Call of the Wild’ proves CGI can’t replace realityVideo
Much like our furry friends, movies about man’s best friend come in all shapes and sizes: lost dog movies, talking dog movies, military dog movies, reincarnated dog movies. “The Call of the Wild,” directed by Chris Sanders and based on the classic novella by Jack London, is what one might...
British TV host Caroline Flack’s cause of death revealedVideo
British coroners stated Wednesday that former “Love Island” host Caroline Flack’s death was ruled a suicide by hanging, according to multiple outlets. Flack was found dead Saturday at her home in London. Her family originally confirmed her passing with Britain’s Press Association saying, We can confirm that our Caroline passed...
David Schwimmer attempts to put British kids to sleepVideo
David Schwimmer is hoping his talent is enough to put British kids to sleep. But totally in a good way, of course. The “Friends” star recorded a segment for the “CBeebies Bedtime Stories” show. CBeebies is a channel in the United Kingdom designed for kids, kind of like our Nickelodeon...
Week 4 of Weinstein trial: Closing arguments, two universes
NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein grinned as he left court, and his lawyers said he was confident heading into what could be his last weekend of freedom as his New York City rape trial moves closer to a verdict. Jurors are set to start deliberating Tuesday, their task put off...
‘Masked Singer’ live national tour coming to PittsburghVideo
“The Masked Singer” is going on the road. An upcoming Masked Singer National Tour was announced on the Feb. 12 episode of the popular Fox singing competition. The all-new live production will visit Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center on May 30, after kicking off May 28 in Detroit. “The live show will...
‘Stranger Things 4’ promo teases Hopper’s fateVideo
Netflix delivered a special Valentine to fans of “Stranger Things.” The streaming service delivered something better than chocolates — a 50-second teaser for Season 4. And with the message: “From Russia with love …” The short clip opens above a group of prisoners doing work on a railroad in snowy...
‘Thomas & Friends’ coming to Netflix
Children’s animated series “Thomas & Friends” — based around the adventures of a talking, “cheeky” blue train engine — has reportedly chugged over to streaming, according to reports. Toy and entertainment company Mattel, which owns the brand, announced Thursday that the series will be moved to Netflix. Netflix has picked...
Which romantic comedy is most popular in Pennsylvania?Video
One way to avoid the crowded restaurants on Valentine’s Day is to stay home, cook a meal, add a little champagne and a romantic movie. The folks at Comparitech dug into some Google Trends data and found the rom-coms that are most popular in each state. Pennsylvania’s favorite is “Silver...
Review: Retooled ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ a treat for kids and adultsVideo
If the Hollywood mantra for making blockbusters is “faster, faster, faster,” then the creators of “Sonic the Hedgehog” have wisely ignored it. The little blue alien who can sprint quicker than the speed of light has ironically benefited from slowing it down, taking a pit stop to retool and emerge...
Rick Moranis set to return in ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ sequelVideo
Here’s some big news about a small matter: Rick Moranis will return as Wayne Szalinski in Disney’s latest sequel to “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.” According to an exclusive on Deadline, the comedic actor will star in “Shrunk.” The movie also will star Josh Gad as Moranis’ son, whose attempts...
Review: ‘Downhill’ is a strange, prickly piece of film-makingVideo
Watching Swedish director Ruben Östlund’s deeply uncomfortable absurdist relationship drama “Force Majeure,” one can’t help but think that this bleakly obtuse and existentially unbearable film is the type that would never be greenlighted in the United States. So it’s a bit of a shock that the award-winning 2014 film has...
Live episode of ‘The Conners’ takes on New Hampshire primaryVideo
Veteran TV producer Bruce Helford knows how unpredictable a live sitcom episode can be. He has a vivid memory of the moment on “The Drew Carey Show” when an extra mooned the camera with a cheery “Hi Mom” scribbled on his behind, a broadcasting milestone that Helford figures gave network...
African-American World War II veterans share their storiesVideo
The new WQED documentary, “The Good Fight,” tells the stories of African-American veterans and war workers during World War II. Premiering at 8 p.m. Feb. 13, the documentary will rebroadcast at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 and Feb. 27, and will be available digitally at wqed.org/the-good-fight following its initial airing. According...
South Koreans explode with joy over ‘Parasite’ Oscar wins
SEOUL, South Korea — South Koreans reacted with rare collective joy Monday after director Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” won the Oscar for best picture and three other awards, good news that came as their country struggles to guard against a new virus and counter North Korea’s nuclear threat. The movie’s...
Adam Pally glad to have ‘sane’ part in new Fran Drescher sitcom, ‘Indebted’Video
Adam Pally is sick of playing maniacs. The New York native made a name for himself as the walking trainwreck Max Bloom in “Happy Endings” and the sweet but immature Dr. Peter Prentice on “The Mindy Project.” Now, he’s ready to settle down. “The first decade of my career, which...
A Netflix series tackles gentrification in Los Angeles. Some say it’s part of the problem
LOS ANGELES — Netflix’s new series “Gentefied” explores the gentrification battles that have roiled the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles in recent years. But the story of how the series came to be starts a few miles northwest, in East Hollywood. Co-creator Marvin Lemus moved into a studio apartment...
Scarlett Johansson among the bombshells on Oscars red carpet
NEW YORK — Scarlett Johansson showed up Sunday for her two-nomination night at the Oscars every bit the bombshell in a Champagne-colored Oscar de la Renta strapless gown embellished to the rafters, while fellow nominee Laura Dern brought her mom as she walked the red carpet in pale pink and...
