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Indie Film Studio A24 Buys Off-Broadway Theater
The studio made its first foray into live performance with the purchase of the Cherry Lane Theater
'The Great British Bake Off Musical' Comes to London's West End
A new stage adaptation aims to capture the heart of the beloved baking show
AMC Theaters Will Start Charging Based on Where You Sit
Coveted spots in the middle of the theater will cost more than front-row seats
To Spider-Man, With Love
A new exhibition features letters children sent to the superhero’s address in Queens, where a real-life Parker family lived for decades
Lisa Loring, the Original Wednesday Addams, Dies at 64
Loring introduced audiences to the iconic character on "The Addams Family" in 1964
Never-Before-Seen Photos by Paul McCartney Take You Inside Beatlemania
Hundreds of images from 1963 and 1964 are going on display at London's National Portrait Gallery
Lloyd Morrisett, Co-Creator of Sesame Street, Dies at 93
He used television to help underserved children overcome barriers and succeed in the classroom
Disney’s Controversial Splash Mountain Ride Has Officially Closed
Come 2024, the attraction—inspired by the racist 1946 movie "Song of the South"—will be reimagined as Tiana's Bayou Adventure
The Stars Are Aligned at the National Museum of American History
Banged-Up, but Still Sassy, R2-D2 and C-3PO Are Back and Thrilling Fans
Actor Jimmy Vee says climbing inside the droid costume, now on view at the Smithsonian’s American History Museum, is like entering “your own world"
Superfan Buys House From 'The Goonies'
Behman Zakeri has seen the film more than 100 times—and wants to restore the home to its on-screen glory
This Congressman Was Sworn Into Office With Rare Superman Comic
California’s Robert Garcia says the superhero embodies values like truth and justice
These Works Are Now in the Public Domain
The latest additions are a rich trove of books, films, songs and other works from 1927
The History Behind Chance the Rapper's Black Star Line Festival
The event is named after an early 20th-century shipping line created by Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey
Indigenous Activists Criticize 'Avatar' Sequel
They say the film romanticizes colonization and reduces Indigenous cultures to vague stereotypes
Steven Spielberg Regrets How 'Jaws' Impacted Real-World Sharks
The movie contributed to a rise in shark trophy hunting
From 'Iron Man' to 'When Harry Met Sally,' These Are the 25 New Additions to the National Film Registry
Every year, the Library of Congress selects 25 films of “cultural, historic or aesthetic importance”
Angelo Badalamenti, Who Composed Ethereal Scores for 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet,' Dies at 85
He was one of David Lynch's closest collaborators—and wrote one of TV's most memorable themes
What Is Stiff Person Syndrome? Celine Dion Announces Diagnosis of Rare Disease
The neurological disease affects about one to two people in a million
These Are the 100 Greatest Films of All Time, According to 1,600 Critics
Chantal Akerman’s bleak drama "Jeanne Dielman" tops the prestigious Sight and Sound poll
What Is Viva Magenta, Pantone's 'Brave' and 'Fearless' Color of the Year?
As 2023 approaches, the bold pinkish-red is supposed to reflect the global zeitgeist