Film
'Dirty Dancing' sequel in the works with original star Jennifer Grey
LOS ANGELES Jennifer Grey, the actress who starred opposite Patrick Swayze in romantic drama "Dirty Dancing," will appear in a sequel to the classic 1987 movie, the studio behind the film announced on Thursday.
'Made in Italy' film becomes healing process for Liam Neeson and son
Eleven years after the sudden death of actress Natasha Richardson, her husband Liam Neeson and their son have found renewed healing in their first film together, "Made in Italy."
Disney's 'Mulan' to skip most movie theaters for streaming
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Christopher Nolan movie 'Tenet' to open in 70 countries starting Aug. 26
LOS ANGELES Director Christopher Nolan's thriller "Tenet," delayed several times by the coronavirus pandemic, will debut in cinemas in over 70 countries starting Aug. 26, AT&T Inc's Warner Bros. movie studio said on Monday.
UK sets up $647 million emergency insurance fund for film and TV
LONDON Britain has announced a 500 million-pound ($647 million) fund to help television and film companies restart productions after companies complained they were unable to get insurance because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Regal Cinemas to reopen U.S. theaters on Aug 21 with new protocols
Regal Cinemas said on Monday it plans to reopen theaters in the United States on Aug. 21, as the theater chain is counting on big-budget movies such as "Tenet" to help lure audiences out of their homes during the pandemic.
Scientists inspired by 'Star Wars' create artificial skin able to feel
SINGAPORE Singapore researchers have developed "electronic skin" capable of recreating a sense of touch, an innovation they hope will allow people with prosthetic limbs to detect objects, as well as feel texture, or even temperature and pain. | Video
Norway quarantine is no obstacle for secret agent Ethan Hunt
OSLO The Norwegian government will make an exception for Tom Cruise and his crew to shoot parts of a new "Mission: Impossible" movie in Norway this autumn without imposing quarantine requirements, a minister said on Friday.
Disney postpones 'Mulan' indefinitely, Paramount moves 'Top Gun' sequel to next summer
Walt Disney Co on Thursday postponed the debut of its movie "Mulan" indefinitely, dealing a new blow to theater operators that were counting on the live-action epic to help attract audiences during a pandemic. | Video
Cinemas in China begin to reopen after six-month coronavirus closure
SHANGHAI Some cinemas in Chinese cities from Shanghai to Chengdu reopened on Monday after a six-month closure, raising hope that the world's second largest movie market can start to recover from painful losses during the coronavirus pandemic.
British author Rowling says Trump has a right to be bigoted
NEW YORK Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling labeled U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump bigoted after receiving the PEN/Allen Foundation Literary Service Award in New York. | Video
