Movies and TV

This image released by A24 Films shows Hong Chau in a scene from “Showing Up.” (Allyson Riggs/A24 via AP)

What’s streaming now: Nicki Minaj’s birthday, Julia Roberts is in trouble

New this week for your entertainment pleasure

 

FILE - Writer Norman Lear, 97, participates in Jane Fonda’s Fire Drill Fridays rally, calling for action to address climate change at Los Angeles City Hall Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with such topical hits as “All in the Family” and “Maude” and propelled political and social turmoil into the once-insulated world of sitcoms, has died, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.. He was 101. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

All in the Family producer Norman Lear dead at 101

TV showrunner and liberal activist responsible for series of groundbreaking TV shows

 

This image released by Netflix shows Leo, a 74-year-old lizard voiced by Adam Sandler, center, being held by Summer, voiced by Sunny Sandler, as Squirtle the turtle, voiced by Bill Burr, looks on at left, in a scene from “Leo.” (Netflix via AP)

What’s streaming now: ‘Oppenheimer,’ Sandler as a lizard and dancing to T-Swift

A look at what’s new this week for your entertainment pleasure

 

After more than four months without work due to a historic Hollywood actors’ strike, Canadian actor Kristian Bruun, shown in this handout image, says he was happy to learn he’ll return to the Vancouver set of his Netflix series in the new year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Michael Driscoll

Lights, camera, action not coming quickly for Canadians despite film strike end

Industry observers anticipate it could take months before production returns to full capacity

After more than four months without work due to a historic Hollywood actors’ strike, Canadian actor Kristian Bruun, shown in this handout image, says he was happy to learn he’ll return to the Vancouver set of his Netflix series in the new year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Michael Driscoll
Loïc creates his antigravity under the sea cake. CBC/Geoff George

Sweet victory: B.C. schoolteacher wins the Great Canadian Baking Show

Creston’s Loïc Fauteux-Goulet serves up Torta Diplomatica, Passionfruit Mille Crepe Cake for win

Loïc creates his antigravity under the sea cake. CBC/Geoff George
This image released by Netflix shows Jeffrey Mackenzie Jordan, left, and Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin in a scene from “Rustin.” (Parrish Lewis/Netflix via AP)

What’s streaming now: Godzilla stomps as ‘The Crown’ returns

A look at what’s new this week for your entertainment pleasure

This image released by Netflix shows Jeffrey Mackenzie Jordan, left, and Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin in a scene from “Rustin.” (Parrish Lewis/Netflix via AP)
This image released by Lionsgate shows Jason Schwartzman in a scene from “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.” (Lionsgate via AP)

Hunger Games prequel attempts to create a new hunger

Katniss-free, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes explores young man’s descent into darkness

This image released by Lionsgate shows Jason Schwartzman in a scene from “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.” (Lionsgate via AP)
Actor Ryan Reynolds is shown during a roast at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass on Feb. 3, 2017. Ryan Reynolds is the newest member of the Order of British Columbia. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Charles Krupa

Ryan Reynolds headlines list of latest names added to the Order of B.C.

B.C. Hollywood ‘heavyweight’ received honour in private ceremony ahead of today’s in Victoria

Actor Ryan Reynolds is shown during a roast at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass on Feb. 3, 2017. Ryan Reynolds is the newest member of the Order of British Columbia. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Charles Krupa
This image released by Apple TV+ shows a scene from “Napoleon.” (Apple TV+ via AP)

REVIEW: Scott’s Napoleon has no clothes in searing takedown of male ego

Don’t mistake “Napoleon” for your average historical epic

This image released by Apple TV+ shows a scene from “Napoleon.” (Apple TV+ via AP)
Chris Stapleton accepts the award for male vocalist of the year at the 57th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Nate Bargatze looks on from right.(AP Photo/George Walker IV)

What’s streaming now: Chris Stapleton, Call of Duty, and Tim Allen’s Santa

What’s new for your entertainment pleasure this week

Chris Stapleton accepts the award for male vocalist of the year at the 57th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Nate Bargatze looks on from right.(AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Lily Bird, left to right, Dylan Gelula, Jessica Clement and Nicholas Cage arrive on the red carpet to promote the film 'Dream Scenario' at the Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, on Saturday, September 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

REVIEW: Dream Scenario a funny, sad, scary meditation on fame

Mundane, schlubby, average Nicholas Cage taps into his inner drabness for sharp comedy

Lily Bird, left to right, Dylan Gelula, Jessica Clement and Nicholas Cage arrive on the red carpet to promote the film 'Dream Scenario' at the Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, on Saturday, September 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Shadows of striking actors including SAG-AFTRA member Isaac Burks, left, are pictured tapping together their picket signs outside Netflix studios, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Hollywood actors strike ends, filming expected to resume quickly

Deal needs to be ratified but actors guild satisfied it got the protection from AI it was seeking

Shadows of striking actors including SAG-AFTRA member Isaac Burks, left, are pictured tapping together their picket signs outside Netflix studios, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
FILE - A Nintendo Switch console is seen at a retail store in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2022. Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game “The Legend of Zelda,” the Japanese maker behind the Super Mario franchise said Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Gaming’s ‘Legend of Zelda’ slated to get the Hollywood treatment

Nintendo hoping its popular game can follow in footsteps of its Mario Bros. franchise

FILE - A Nintendo Switch console is seen at a retail store in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2022. Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game “The Legend of Zelda,” the Japanese maker behind the Super Mario franchise said Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
This image released by Disney shows Zawe Ashton as Dar-Benn in a scene from “The Marvels.” (Laura Radford/Disney-Marvel via AP)

Making movies Marvelous again: can The Marvels give superhero franchise a jolt?

Driector Nia DaCosta hopes to make mark on Marvel history as ‘The Marvels’ opens this weekend

This image released by Disney shows Zawe Ashton as Dar-Benn in a scene from “The Marvels.” (Laura Radford/Disney-Marvel via AP)
This image released by Netflix shows Annette Bening as Diana Nyad, left, and Jodie Foster as Bonnie Stoll, in a scene from the film “Nyad.” (Kimberley French/Netflix via AP)

Latest from country star Aldean, last from Jimmy Buffett among fresh releases

What’s new for your entertainment pleasure this week

This image released by Netflix shows Annette Bening as Diana Nyad, left, and Jodie Foster as Bonnie Stoll, in a scene from the film “Nyad.” (Kimberley French/Netflix via AP)
FILE - David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc pose after “Friends” won outstanding comedy series at the 54th Primetime Emmy Awards Sept. 22, 2002, in Los Angeles. Perry, who starred Chandler Bing has died. The actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry’s death. His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

‘Utterly devastated’: Friends cast releases statement about Matthew Perry

Chandler Bing actor was discovered dead at his Los Angeles home Saturday

FILE - David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc pose after “Friends” won outstanding comedy series at the 54th Primetime Emmy Awards Sept. 22, 2002, in Los Angeles. Perry, who starred Chandler Bing has died. The actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry’s death. His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)
This cover image released by Celadon Books shows “Being Henry: The Fonz…and Beyond” by Henry Winkler. (Celadon Books via AP)

REVIEW: ‘The Fonz…and Beyond’ an entertaining and insightful memoir

Henry Winkler exposes his insecurities and anxieties in new book

This cover image released by Celadon Books shows “Being Henry: The Fonz…and Beyond” by Henry Winkler. (Celadon Books via AP)
FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Party on Thursday, Nov.17, 2022, in West Hollywood, Calif. Perry, who starred Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54. The Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry’s death. His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)

Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated ‘Friends’ star, dies at 54

Actor spent 10 seasons on popular TV sitcom

FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Party on Thursday, Nov.17, 2022, in West Hollywood, Calif. Perry, who starred Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54. The Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry’s death. His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)
This image released by A24 shows Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla, in a scene from “Priscilla.” (Sabrina Lantos/A24 via AP)

REVIEW: ‘Priscilla’ charts move from teen fantasy to surreal reality

Not many false notes in Coppola’s richly layered look at the bride of Elvis

This image released by A24 shows Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla, in a scene from “Priscilla.” (Sabrina Lantos/A24 via AP)
FILE - Tom Cruise attends the premiere of “Mission: Impossible, Dead Reckoning — Part One” at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, July 10, 2023, in New York. On Monday, Oct. 23, Paramount Pictures shifted the release date of the eighth installment of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, “Dead Reckoning — Part Two,” from June 28 next year to May 23, 2025, signaling a new wave of release-schedule juggling for Hollywood studios as the SAG-AFTRA strike surpasses three months of work stoppage. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Getting films made becomes ‘Mission: Impossible’ as actors strike drags on

Latest installment of Tom Cruise blockbuster franchise the latest film delayed

FILE - Tom Cruise attends the premiere of “Mission: Impossible, Dead Reckoning — Part One” at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, July 10, 2023, in New York. On Monday, Oct. 23, Paramount Pictures shifted the release date of the eighth installment of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, “Dead Reckoning — Part Two,” from June 28 next year to May 23, 2025, signaling a new wave of release-schedule juggling for Hollywood studios as the SAG-AFTRA strike surpasses three months of work stoppage. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)