The Academy Foundation earlier this month laid off all five staffers with its Oral History Projects team, effectively dissolving the department responsible for conducting and preserving interviews with notable members …
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‘Arco’ review: Eco-conscious animated adventure is Miyazaki-inflected
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesChildlike wonder meets climate devastation in the modestly realized French animated film “Arco,” a fantasy of the future that centers on the innocent adventurousness of kids as a hopeful reality, …
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bryan Fuller
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAsk Bryan Fuller about his idea of a perfect Sunday in L.A., and he quickly conjures an arts-filled itinerary that includes stops at famous horror-movie locations, much like scenes from …
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Disney’s Bob Iger compensation reaches $45.8 million as board prepares for CEO succession
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWalt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger, who soon will begin winding down his two-decade tenure leading the company, collected $45.8 million in compensation last year — an 11% bump …
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Hollywood animation is in creative crisis, even as its box office booms
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAnimation is the backbone of the film industry, boosting the global box office year after year. But such consistent success comes at the expense of artistic risk-taking — at least …
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The producers of the Oscars telecast always breathe easier when there are a couple of major blockbusters in the best picture race, knowing audiences are more likely to tune in …
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Meghan Trainor welcomes baby girl via ‘superwoman surrogate’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMeghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara are now the happy parents to a baby girl. The “Made You Look” singer, 32, and “Spy Kids” actor, 33, welcomed their third child via …
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Sundance 2026: ‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ Q&A
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA “brujo,” a “magician,” “a social arsonist” and the “father of Chicano Theater” — these are just a few of the monikers that have been bestowed upon Luis Valdez over …
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Angel Reese to co-star in Netflix’s ‘Hunting Wives’ Season 2
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAngel Reese doesn’t miss. The two-time WNBA All-Star has joined the cast of Netflix’s hit murder mystery “The Hunting Wives” for its second season, the streamer announced Tuesday. Reese will …