A look at the top headlines right now: Thirty-nine women Army officers get permanent commission after winning legal battle in SC: A total of 72 women officers had approached the Supreme Court after they were denied permanent commission. Actor Ananya Panday questioned by NCB for second day in Mumbai drugs case: The case is related […]
Harry Potter and the films that didn’t do the books justice: Happy Birthday JK Rowling
Well, did it? Well yes, and no. It’s understandable that films add their own twists here and there, or interpret something differently as compared to how we imagined it. There is obviously more action than what we read, for instance Harry doesn’t fly around with the dragon, thrashing around the castle as shown in the […]
Summer movie releases continue. Here’s a look at what’s coming to theaters in the next few weeks
As audiences return to theaters, there are plenty of Blockbusters in store for the summer. From musical adaptations, thrillers and fan-favorite franchises, the upcoming lineup has plenty to choose from. Here’s a look at the movies scheduled for release in the next couple weeks. June 11 “In the Heights” Based on the musical screenplay by […]
Roanoke’s Wing Fest, Movies in the Park in Lynchburg and other events happening Round Town this weekend
If you’re still in need of weekend plans, don’t worry because we’re working for you to find out what’s happening ‘round town. Roanoke Wing Fest will return to Roanoke’s Dr. Pepper Park. Enjoy great food, entertainment, vendors and more. Tickets are $7 at the gate. It’s Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. The Carroll County […]
Kuruthi Review: A bold microcosmic view of society
Story: Ibrahim, his father and younger brother are waiting from their Hindu neighbour Suma to bring dinner, but when there’s a knock at the door, it upends all their lives The good thing about Malayalam movies, apart from timely stories told in an unique manner, is how the side characters are given interesting personalities and […]
Harry Potter flagship store to open in NYC
Potterheads can practically taste the Butterbeer already. Author J.K. Rowling’s groundbreaking “Harry Potter” franchise has chosen a new home for its flagship store in New York City, Warner Bros. has announced. Opening this June, the three-story Flatiron space boasts over 20,00 square feet of shopping, activities and opportunities to make magic happen (particularly, the vanishing […]
Movie featuring Marvel star pulls out of filming in SC due to low COVID-19 vaccine rates
A production company ready to shoot a movie in South Carolina pulled out because it couldn’t get insurance due to the state’s low vaccination rates and increasing COVID-19 case numbers. “One True Loves,” a film by Volition Media Partners, dropped out of negotiations with the South Carolina Film Commission on Aug. 20, according to commission […]
Sony’s movie boss says he expects more games company buyouts
The boss of Sony’s movie business has said he believes that the video games business will be the next focus for company mergers and acquisitions. Speaking during the Bank Of America Merrill Lynch Media, Communications Entertainment Conference this month (transcribed by VGC), Sony Pictures Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra was asked if the movie industry […]
Movies Coming Out October 15, 2021
By Brian D. Renner Oct. 15, 2021
Firm in ‘slug gate’ case hires legal big gun
A parliamentary inquiry heard evidence that the Health Department was warned Painter might not have eaten food from I Cook Foods and the slug was planted. I Cook Foods owner Ian Cook denied the infection was linked to his business and is suing Dandenong Council and the Health Department for more than $50 million in […]