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Absentminded fish sets box office record with new movie 'Finding Dory'The Pixar sequel 'Dory' has set a new record for an opening weekend for an animated film. How did the movie achieve this success?
'Star Trek' director, co-star pay tribute to actor Anton YelchinYelchin was likely best known for starring as Pavel Chekov, the young navigator on the bridge of the starship Enterprise, in the new 'Star Trek' films. 'He was a true artist 鈥� curious, beautiful, courageous,' 'Trek' co-star John Cho wrote of the actor.
Foolproof flaky biscuitsFlaky buttermilk biscuits can be achieved by stacking the dough into layers before you cut it and bake it.
'Finding Dory' blows animation record out of the waterThe Disney movie聽'Finding Dory' is now聽the highest-grossing animated debut of all time.
Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart of 'Central Intelligence' on chemistry in comedy'Central' stars Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart as two high school acquaintances who team up to try to save the world when crisis threatens. 'Day one ... was really an indication of how the rest of the movie was, for us, just in terms of chemistry and in terms of friendship,' Johnson said.
Meet the new voice behind Nemo for the Pixar animated film 'Finding Dory'Hayden Rolence takes the role over from Alexander Gould for the new film, which features the return of actors Albert Brooks and Ellen DeGeneres. 'I mainly tried to make my voice sound like Alexander's voice,' Hayden says, 'because I thought he was such a good person to play Nemo.'
This Broadway musical will be the first ever to be live-streamedLater this month, a Broadway production will be live-streamed for the first time. Live musicals have returned on network TV, while the Royal National Theatre in London has been bringing its productions to movie theaters and other venues for some time.
'Finding Dory' has rollicky moments, but 'Finding Nemo' was better'Dory' stars Ellen DeGeneres as the forgetful blue tang Dory, who searches for her long-lost parents.
Movie of 'Wicked,' early adopter of 'origin story' trend, gets release dateA film version of the hit musical will be released by Universal and the studio has announced the date on which it will hit theaters. The Broadway version of 'Wicked' starred Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth.
'The Music of Strangers' shows how musicmaking can be salvation'Strangers' depicts the聽multicultural Silk Road Ensemble, which was assembled by the celebrated cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
'The best' oatmeal chocolate chip cookieIf you like good, chewy, moist oatmeal cookies with a nice brown sugar overtone complemented by semisweet chocolate, then this is the cookie for you.
Top Picks: 'Good Times!' by the Monkees, '45 Years' on DVD and Blu-ray, and moreCharles Wright sings about聽faith and love in an uplifting and honest way on 'Something to Make You Feel Good,' acclaimed series 'Dancing On the Edge' stars major talents like Chiwetel Ejiofor and Jacqueline Bisset, and more top picks.
'Stairway to Heaven' trial: When does inspiration become plagiarism?Members of the British rock band Led Zeppelin face accusations that they plagiarized the opening to 'Stairway to Heaven.'
Robert De Niro directs 'A Bronx Tale' on Broadway: Why the 1993 film was a hitDe Niro, who directed and starred in the movie version of 'A Bronx Tale,' will co-direct the Broadway musical adaptation of the story. Music and lyrics will be by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater.
Helen Mirren in 'Fast 8'? How actors balance blockbusters, indiesDame Helen Mirren, who will appear in the newest film in the hugely popular 'Fast and the Furious' franchise, is attempting to balance big blockbusters with smaller films.
First LookBoosting the prospects of foster children: Ohio ups the age limitFoster children, often having suffered trauma at a young age, frequently lose their support system when they turn 18. Ohio, in part of a growing trend, has extended its foster care services up to the age of 21.
Spiced roasted chickpeasIf you looking for a salty snack alternative to potato chips, roast up a can of chickpeas, add spices and a sprinkling of sea salt.
鈥楤rexit鈥� and the language of departureA coinage with roots in the theater is in the limelight as Britons consider departing the European stage.
Tuna artichoke potato saladPotatoes stand in for pasta as the only cooked ingredient in this dish, warming the Italian tuna, artichoke hearts, capers, red onion, lemon and parsley
'Moana' trailer shows Polynesian setting: Will it be Disney's new hit?A trailer has arrived for the upcoming Disney animated film 'Moana,' which stars Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk, and Phillipa Soo. The movie will be released this November.