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This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Jimmy Smits in a scene from "In the Heights." (Macall Polay/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
‘In the Heights’ lifts hopes for a Latino film breakthrough

By Sigal Ratner-Arias Jun. 09, 2021 09:30 AM EDT

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows a scene from "In the Heights." (Warner Bros. via AP)
'For the culture': The moment arrives for 'In the Heights'

By Jake Coyle Jun. 08, 2021 05:06 PM EDT

Festival director Thierry Fremaux, left and Festival president Pierre Lescure during the presentation of the official selection of the 74th International Cannes Film Festival, in Paris, Thursday, June 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Cannes lineup features Wes Anderson, Sean Penn, Leox Carax

By Jake Coyle Jun. 03, 2021 10:27 AM EDT

A woman walks past the Walter Kerr Theatre, Thursday, May 6, 2021, in New York where Hadestown was showing before the coronavirus pandemic forced its closing a year ago. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that Broadway theaters can reopen Sept. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
'Pass Over' jumps ahead of pack to welcome Broadway patrons

By Mark Kennedy Jun. 01, 2021 11:41 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 7, 2021 file photo an advertising figure for Covid-19 rapid test stands in front of a small test center in Frankfurt, Germany. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, file)
The Latest: Melbourne pandemic lockdown extended to 2nd week

By The Associated Press Jun. 01, 2021 01:17 AM EDT

New York Knicks' Derrick Rose, second from right, makes a basket during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool)
Young hits runner with 0.9 left to lift Hawks past Knicks

By Brian Mahoney May. 23, 2021 09:36 PM EDT

In this video image provided by ABC, Regina King is seen at the opening of the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday, April 25, 2021. (ABC via AP)
EXPLAINER: What was with that weird Oscar ending?

By Jake Coyle Apr. 26, 2021 02:24 PM EDT

This image released by Amazon Studios shows Adam Driver, left, and Marion Cotillard in a scene from "Annette," a film that will open the 74th Cannes Film Festival on July 6. (Amazon via AP)
Leo Carax's 'Annette' to open Cannes Film Festival

By Jake Coyle Apr. 19, 2021 09:48 AM EDT

FILE - Filmmaker Spike Lee poses for a portrait in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Oct. 7, 2015. Lee will be president of the jury for the 74th Cannes Film Festival. Usually held in May, this year's festival has been delayed by the health crisis. It will be held July 6-July 17. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Spike Lee to head Cannes Film Festival jury

By Jake Coyle Mar. 16, 2021 10:56 AM EDT

This image released by Focus Features shows Carey Mulligan, left, Emerald Fennell and Laverne Cox on the set of "Promising Young Woman." (Focus Features via AP)
'Mank' leads Oscar nominations in a year of record diversity

By Jake Coyle Mar. 15, 2021 01:17 PM EDT

New York City mayoral candidate Maya Wiley shops in a thrift store before getting a tour of the Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service in New York, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Wiley joins a crowded Democratic primary field that includes longtime elected officials and veterans of the administration of Mayor Bill de Blasio, who is barred by the city charter from seeking a third term. The Democratic mayoral primary is scheduled for June 22. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Crowded Democratic primary field vies for NYC mayor's job

By Karen Matthews Feb. 18, 2021 01:03 AM EST

This image released by Netflix shows Sacha Baron Cohen, center left, and Jeremy Strong in a scene from "The Trial of the Chicago 7." The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. (Niko Tavernise/Netflix via AP)
'Ma Rainey,' 'Minari' and Boseman lead SAG nominations

By Jake Coyle Feb. 04, 2021 12:49 PM EST

This image released by Amazon Studios shows, from right, Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree and Aldis Hodge in a scene from "One Night in Miami." (Patti Perret/Amazon Studios via AP)
With ‘Mank’ and ‘The Crown,’ Netflix dominates Globes noms

By Jake Coyle Feb. 03, 2021 07:10 PM EST

This image released by Amazon Studios shows, from right, Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree and Aldis Hodge in a scene from "One Night in Miami." (Patti Perret/Amazon Studios via AP)
With ‘Mank’ and ‘The Crown,’ Netflix dominates Globes noms

By Jake Coyle Feb. 03, 2021 09:28 AM EST

This image released by A24 shows John Magaro in a scene from the film "First Cow." The film was nominated for best feature by the Independent Film Spirit Awards. (Allyson Riggs/A24 via AP)
'Never Rarely' tops Spirit Awards, 'Da 5 Bloods' leads NBRs

By Jake Coyle Jan. 26, 2021 12:04 PM EST

Oklahoma City Thunder's Hamidou Diallo completes an alley-oop during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool)
Rough road: Playing during pandemic means 'long days' in NBA

By Brian Mahoney And Tim Reynolds Jan. 13, 2021 03:04 AM EST

This combination photo shows art for the comedy series "Call Your Mother," airing on ABC on Wednesday, left, and the documentary series "Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer, premiering on Jan. 13 on Netflix. (ABC, left, and Netflix via AP)
New this week: 'MLK/FBI,' Why Don’t We and 'Prodigal Son'

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2021 03:46 PM EST

FILE - U.S. Postal Service worker Tionne Eitz holds a foul ball gift in Alameda, Calif., in this Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, file photo. Catching a foul ball is one of baseball’s everlasting charms. But with no fans in the park -- in Oakland and San Francisco -- and plenty of balls landing in the seats, AP Baseball Writer Janie McCauley had an idea. Gather the balls and give them away. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley, File)
Odd became normal: sports’ masked road trip to the unknown

Fred Lief Dec. 28, 2020 01:22 PM EST

Employee Grayson Allred walks away with a ladder after working on the front marquee at the Paramount Theatre on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Abilene, Texas. The marquee which in part reads, "It's A Wonderful Life, Cancelled", notifies all would-be patrons that the theatre has closed down indefinitely due to rising cases of COVID-19 in the city. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Performing in the pandemic, by zoom, drive-in and doorstep

By Jake Coyle Dec. 22, 2020 02:08 PM EST

This image released by A24 shows John Magaro in a scene from the film "First Cow." The New York Film Critics Circle on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, voted Kelly Reichardt’s Western fable “First Cow” the best film of 2020. (Allyson Riggs/A24 via AP)
'First Cow' named 2020's best film by New York Film Critics

Dec. 18, 2020 04:32 PM EST