Legendary’s deal, announced Monday, to buy out the remaining stake owned by Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group, marks the start of a new era for the Burbank-based producer of “Dune” …
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Alan Menken updates ‘Newsies’ songs to be all about voting
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNow is the time to seize the day — and vote. Such is the message of a timely and galvanizing “Newsies” short film from Broadway Votes, the national theater industry’s …
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‘I, Robot’ director claims Elon Musk lifted new Tesla designs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTesla’s Robovan may operate autonomously, but according to one sci-fi director, Elon Musk doesn’t. Musk on Thursday presented Tesla’s latest prototypes for its autonomous electric bus, the self-driving Cybercab and …
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Former Outfest executive director Damien Navarro sues the organization
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOutfest, the struggling nonprofit that had hosted a prominent Los Angeles LGBTQ+ film festival, is facing a defamation lawsuit from its former executive director, Damien S. Navarro. Navarro on Friday …
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‘NCIS: Origins’ review: An awkward introduction to young Gibbs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs humans in a changing world we crave continuity, reliability. Before we walk into a room, we like to be fairly certain of what we’ll find — walls, floor, furniture, …
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Critic Bill Addison names 35 great places to dine in San Francisco
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBeyond telling you that The Times published my fresh guide to dining in San Francisco after two recent weeks of research, I have a hard time narrowing down my thoughts …
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Al Pacino memoir ‘Sonny Boy’ delves into ‘Godfather,’ ‘Scarface’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBook Review ‘Sonny Boy’ By Al PacinoPenguin, 370 pages, $35If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. …
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Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. Hello, fellow readers. I’m culture critic and fervent bookworm Chris Vognar. This week I spoke with Wright Thompson, a Mississippi native whose …
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Jack Antonoff on Taylor, Sabrina and playing with Bleachers
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones“You know who I miss right now?” Jack Antonoff asks. “Nancy Meyers. I feel like she’s been on a bit of a break.” The Grammy-winning producer, songwriter and frontman of …
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‘SNL’ host Ariana Grande aces Celine Dion impression, more
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen Ariana Grande appeared as the musical guest on a March episode of “Saturday Night Live,” it wasn’t hard to predict (and we did) that she’d be back in the …