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Q&A: Naomi Ackie, Kasi Lemmons tell Whitney Houston’s story

Q&A: Naomi Ackie, Kasi Lemmons tell Whitney Houston’s story

Naomi Ackie, who plays Whitney Houston in the new biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” is the first to admit that she is not a doppelganger for the pop star. In fact, she’ll go so far as to say she doesn’t look like her at all.
‘Avatar 2’ makes waves with $134 million domestic debut

‘Avatar 2’ makes waves with $134 million domestic debut

“ Avatar: The Way of Water ” didn’t make quite as big of a splash as many assumed it would, but James Cameron’s big budget spectacle still helped breathe life into the box office this weekend.
Can James Cameron's striking 'Avatar: The Way of Water' pull off a box-office smash?

Can James Cameron's striking 'Avatar: The Way of Water' pull off a box-office smash?

TORONTO — With a striking blend of visual effects and state-of-the-art motion capture technology, "Avatar: The Way of Water" is billed as a movie-theatre experience unlike any other in the last few years, but it's by far James Cameron's biggest risk
Q&A: Roger Deakins on cinema's past and future

Q&A: Roger Deakins on cinema's past and future

NEW YORK (AP) — The first photograph Roger Deakins ever took, in 1969 Bournemouth, England, shows a man and a woman quietly eating lunch on a bench outside a ladies room. A sign reads: “Keep it to yourself.
An 84-year-old filmmaker looks into a donkey's soul in ‘EO’

An 84-year-old filmmaker looks into a donkey's soul in ‘EO’

It was the eyes that did it. Filmmaker Jerzy Skolimowski had decided some years ago that his next film was going to be about an animal.
'When Harry Met Sally,' 'Iron Man' added to film registry

'When Harry Met Sally,' 'Iron Man' added to film registry

They’ll have what she’s having.
Review: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is a big screen blast

Review: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is a big screen blast

It is impossible to talk about “Avatar: The Way of Water” without sounding hyperbolic. But James Cameron’s sequel is a truly dazzling cinematic experience that will have you floating on a blockbuster high.
Sigourney Weaver, James Cameron float on in 'Way of Water'

Sigourney Weaver, James Cameron float on in 'Way of Water'

NEW YORK (AP) — To Sigourney Weaver , her friendship with James Cameron didn't really start on “Aliens,” the 1986 film Cameron directed her in. It started after. “He was quite serious most of the time. He had a lot riding on that.
Xavier Dolan’s TV project ‘The Night Logan Woke Up’ heading to Sundance

Xavier Dolan’s TV project ‘The Night Logan Woke Up’ heading to Sundance

TORONTO — Québécois director Xavier Dolan’s TV drama“The Night Logan Woke Up”is among the Canadian shorts and indie episodic projects heading to the Sundance Film Festival.
Nolan to debut ‘Oppenheimer’ IMAX trailer with ‘Avatar 2'

Nolan to debut ‘Oppenheimer’ IMAX trailer with ‘Avatar 2'

Christopher Nolan is ready to show the world the first full-length trailer for his new epic “ Oppenheimer ” and he’s doing so in the splashiest way possible: With an exclusive IMAX spot in front of “Avatar: The Way of Water.
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