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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Timothee Chalamet in a scene from "Dune: Part Two." Photo: Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP

'Dune: Part Two' brings spice power to the box office with $81.5 million debut

'Dune: Part Two' brings spice power to the box office with $81.5 million debut

Movie theaters were looking for a savior and “ Dune: Part Two ” is delivering on the promise. Armed with sandworms, big screen spectacle and the star power of Timothée Chalamet, Denis Villeneuve ’s science fiction epic stormed the North American box office this weekend earning $81.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Movie theaters were looking for a savior and “ Dune: Part Two ” is delivering on the promise. Armed with sandworms, big screen spectacle and the star power of Timothée Chalamet, Denis Villeneuve ’s science fiction epic stormed the North American box office this weekend earning $81.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Entertainment 04 Mar, 2024
Bollywood actor Rani Mukherjee, center, wearing specs arrives at airport to attend the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar, India, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. Photo: AP

India's richest man is bringing Rihanna and 1,200 guests to a pre-wedding bash for his son

India's richest man is bringing Rihanna and 1,200 guests to a pre-wedding bash for...

It could be the biggest party this small west Indian city has ever seen. As billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani prepares for the wedding of his young son this summer, he's expecting billionaires from around the world, heads of state, and Hollywood and Bollywood royalty to attend a three-day bash in the family's hometown, starting Friday.
It could be the biggest party this small west Indian city has ever seen. As billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani prepares for the wedding of his young son this summer, he's expecting billionaires from around the world, heads of state, and Hollywood and Bollywood royalty to attend a three-day bash in the family's hometown, starting Friday.
Entertainment 01 Mar, 2024
Copies of "The Three-Body Problem" on display at a bookstore in Beijing on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Photo: AP

How Chinese science fiction went from underground magazines to a big-budget Netflix show

How Chinese science fiction went from underground magazines to a big-budget Netflix...

For a few days in October 2023, the capital of the science fiction world was Chengdu, China. Fans traveled from around the world as Worldcon, sci-fi’s biggest annual event, was held in the country for the first time.
For a few days in October 2023, the capital of the science fiction world was Chengdu, China. Fans traveled from around the world as Worldcon, sci-fi’s biggest annual event, was held in the country for the first time.
Entertainment 29 Feb, 2024
Benny Safdie, from left, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Josh Hartnett, Alden Ehrenreich, Casey Affleck, Emily Blunt, and Kenneth Branagh, winners of the award for the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture for "Oppenheimer," pose in the press room during the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

'Oppenheimer,' Lily Gladstone win at 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards

'Oppenheimer,' Lily Gladstone win at 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards

“Oppenheimer” continued to steamroll through Hollywood’s awards season on Saturday, winning the top prize, for outstanding cast, along with awards for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards.
“Oppenheimer” continued to steamroll through Hollywood’s awards season on Saturday, winning the top prize, for outstanding cast, along with awards for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Entertainment 25 Feb, 2024
Cillian Murphy, winner of the leading actor award for 'Oppenheimer', poses for photographers at the 77th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Photo: AP

'Oppenheimer' wins 7 prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards

'Oppenheimer' wins 7 prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film...

Atom bomb epic “Oppenheimer” won seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor, at the 77th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, cementing its front-runner status for the Oscars next month.
Atom bomb epic “Oppenheimer” won seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor, at the 77th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, cementing its front-runner status for the Oscars next month.
Entertainment 19 Feb, 2024
Taylor Swift arrives at the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

Taylor Swift is demanding this college student stop tracking her private jet

Taylor Swift is demanding this college student stop tracking her private jet

When it comes to dealing with a Florida college student who uses public data and social media to track the private jets of billionaires, politicians and other celebrities, Taylor Swift apparently can't just shake it off.
When it comes to dealing with a Florida college student who uses public data and social media to track the private jets of billionaires, politicians and other celebrities, Taylor Swift apparently can't just shake it off.
Entertainment 08 Feb, 2024
FILE - Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger attends an alpine ski men's World Cup downhill race in Kitzbuehel, Austria, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Photo: AP

Arnold Schwarzenegger stopped by customs over a luxury watch after arriving in Germany

Arnold Schwarzenegger stopped by customs over a luxury watch after arriving in...

Arnold Schwarzenegger was stopped for hours by customs at Munich Airport after entering Germany with a luxury watch that was potentially to be auctioned at a charity event.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was stopped for hours by customs at Munich Airport after entering Germany with a luxury watch that was potentially to be auctioned at a charity event.
Entertainment 19 Jan, 2024
Taylor Swift arrives at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Photo: AP

Golden Globes fashion: Taylor Swift stuns in shimmery green and Margot Robbie goes full Barbie

Golden Globes fashion: Taylor Swift stuns in shimmery green and Margot Robbie goes...

Taylor Swift stunned in shimmery, liquid acid green custom Gucci at the newfangled Golden Globes, Sandra Hüller swept onto the red carpet in goddess green and Margot Robbie went full Barbie in pink custom Armani Privé at Sunday's start of the rush-rush awards season.
Taylor Swift stunned in shimmery, liquid acid green custom Gucci at the newfangled Golden Globes, Sandra Hüller swept onto the red carpet in goddess green and Margot Robbie went full Barbie in pink custom Armani Privé at Sunday's start of the rush-rush awards season.
Entertainment 08 Jan, 2024
Ayo Edebiri, left, winner of for best performance by an actress in a television series, musical or comedy for "The Bear", and Jeremy Allen White, winner of the award for best performance by an actor in a television series, musical or comedy for "The Bear," pose in the press room at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Photo: AP

'Oppenheimer' dominates Golden Globes, 'Poor Things' upsets 'Barbie' in comedy

'Oppenheimer' dominates Golden Globes, 'Poor Things' upsets 'Barbie' in comedy

Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic “Oppenheimer” dominated the 81st Golden Globes, winning five awards including best drama, while Yorgos Lanthimos' Frankenstein riff “Poor Things” pulled off an upset victor over “Barbie” to triumph in the best comedy or musical category.
Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic “Oppenheimer” dominated the 81st Golden Globes, winning five awards including best drama, while Yorgos Lanthimos' Frankenstein riff “Poor Things” pulled off an upset victor over “Barbie” to triumph in the best comedy or musical category.
Entertainment 08 Jan, 2024
FILE - Tom Wilkinson arrives at the "Denial" premiere on day 4 of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Princess of Wales Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Toronto. Photo: AP

British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for 'The Full Monty' and 'Michael Clayton,' dies at 75

British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for 'The Full Monty' and 'Michael Clayton,' dies...

Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty," “Michael Clayton” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has died, his family said. He was 75.
Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty," “Michael Clayton” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has died, his family said. He was 75.
Entertainment 31 Dec, 2023

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