AMC ditching plan to charge more for best movie theater seats

[ad_1] Most anticipated summer movies Fandango’s Erik Davis on must-see films of the summer movie season 05:21 Moviegoers no longer have to worry about paying extra for better seats at theaters operated by AMC Entertainment. The company has abandoned its pricing plan, AMC announced Thursday, leaving the cost of all seats in any given theater … Read more

“Am I crossing picket lines if I see a movie?” and other Hollywood strike questions

[ad_1] You watch movies and television. And now you’re wondering what role you play as a consumer of entertainment amid the dual Hollywood strikes — a pitched battle with actors and writers on one side, and studios and streaming services on the other. We have answers to how they affect you.  Movies slated for release … Read more

“Oppenheimer” 70mm film reels are 600 pounds — and reach IMAX’s “outer limit” due to the movie’s 3-hour runtime

[ad_1] Director Christopher Nolan recently revealed “Oppenheimer” is his longest film yet. Now, we know just how long the film is — literally. The movie is set to run in 30 IMAX theaters, and the reel of 70mm film is a whopping 11 miles long, Nolan told The Associated Press. It also weighs 600 pounds. … Read more

Jane Birkin, actor, singer and fashion icon, dies at 76

[ad_1] Actor and singer Jane Birkin, who made France her home and charmed the country with her English grace, natural style and social activism, has died at age 76. The London-born star and fashion icon was known for her musical and romantic relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg. Their songs notably included the steamy “Je … Read more

“Mission: Impossible” co-star Simon Pegg talks watching Tom Cruise’s stunt: “We were all a bit hysterical”

[ad_1] For actor Simon Pegg, the first day on the set of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” involved watching a friend and co-star attempting one of the biggest stunts in movie history. The co-star was of course Tom Cruise, whose stuntwork in movies like “Top Gun: Maverick” and the “Mission: Impossible” series has … Read more

Stocks rise, but Cramer cautions investors to ‘temper enthusiasm’

[ad_1] Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Thursday’s key moments. Stocks rise on inflation data Stick with Disney Watch Meta 1. Stocks rise on inflation data U.S. equities climbed higher Thursday following the release of the U.S. Labor Department’s monthly … Read more

Pom Klementieff details how she prepared to play Paris, the newest “Mission: Impossible” villain

[ad_1] Pom Klementieff details how she prepared to play Paris, the newest “Mission: Impossible” villain – CBS News Watch CBS News First on “CBS Mornings,” actor Pom Klementieff shares what it’s like to star in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” how she trained for the extraordinary stunts in the film and how she … Read more

“Mission: Impossible” director Christopher McQuarrie on death-defying stunts and working with Tom Cruise

[ad_1] “Mission: Impossible” director Christopher McQuarrie on death-defying stunts and working with Tom Cruise – CBS News Watch CBS News Extended Interview: Director Christopher McQuarrie tells “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil what went into planning and executing Tom Cruise’s thrilling motorcycle cliff jump for “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” and discusses his longtime … Read more

Vanessa Kirby on the higher stakes for the “White Widow” in new “Mission: Impossible” movie

[ad_1] Vanessa Kirby on the higher stakes for the “White Widow” in new “Mission: Impossible” movie – CBS News Watch CBS News Vanessa Kirby joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her return as “The White Widow” in the new film “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One,” including the higher stakes for her character. Be the … Read more

Director Christopher McQuarrie on stunts behind latest “Mission: Impossible” film

[ad_1] Director Christopher McQuarrie on stunts behind latest “Mission: Impossible” film – CBS News Watch CBS News The stunts in the newly released “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” film have garnered a lot of attention. Tony Dokoupil sits down with director Christopher McQuarrie to understand the years of work that went into making … Read more