‘Tron: Ares’ tops box office but falls short of expectations with .5 million debut

‘Tron: Ares’ tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut

LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Tron: Ares” powered up the box office grid in the top spot this weekend, but Disney’s third entry in the sci-fi franchise fell short of expectations. Despite some favorable reviews — including a three-out-of-four-star one from The Associated Press — the new “Tron” film starring Jared Leto, Greta…

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From ‘Annie Hall’ to ‘Something’s Gotta Give,’ 6 great Diane Keaton films and where to watch them

From ‘Annie Hall’ to ‘Something’s Gotta Give,’ 6 great Diane Keaton films and where to watch them

Diane Keaton never really played the part of glamorous movie star. She was in iconic films and she dated some of the biggest stars of her generation, and yet she somehow remained other and defiantly herself despite so many years working in the Hollywood system. Eccentric and approachable, with a sort of effervescent charm, it’s…

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ask families to join fight against predatory social media policies

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ask families to join fight against predatory social media policies

NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle urged parents to stand against social media companies that they said prey upon children with exploitative algorithms as the “explosion of unregulated artificial intelligence” adds to their concerns that technologies’ benefits are inseparable from its dangers. To underscore that point, the Duke and…

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Once-secret Emperor Commodus’ passage to Rome Colosseum opens to public for 1st time

Once-secret Emperor Commodus’ passage to Rome Colosseum opens to public for 1st time

ROME — ROME (AP) — For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, visitors to Rome’s world-renowned Colosseum will have the opportunity to walk through a hidden imperial passage that once allowed Roman emperors to reach the ancient amphitheater unseen. The once-secret corridor — known as the “Commodus Passage” and named after the Roman emperor…

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