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‘May the 4th’ art show at Sharpsburg’s Ketchup City Creative inspired by ‘Star Wars’
More than a dozen artists will celebrate their love of the “Star Wars” series of films with an art show at Sharpsburg’s Ketchup City Creative. The show will run from May 1-4. “May the 4th is like our sacred holiday,” said Nanci Goldberg, owner of Ketchup City Creative. “The date...
‘Sinners’ bites off a phenomenal 2nd weekend as a 20-year-old Star Wars movie takes 2nd place
Horror movies are often one-week wonders at the box office, but Ryan Coogler’s”Sinners” is defying the odds and proving to be true event cinema. In its second weekend in theaters, “Sinners” earned $45 million in ticket sales from theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday. That’s...
The Lindsay Theater to screen motorcycle subculture documentary ‘The Pillion’
Close your eyes and picture a typical biker. What does that image look like to you? Filmmaker Michela Hall sought to challenge that stereotypical perception with her hourlong documentary “The Pillion,” which will show at the Lindsay Theater in Sewickley on May 1. Hall currently works in production and social...
So you saw ‘Conclave’ the movie. Here’s what it got right — and wrong — about real-life conclaves
Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have swelled thanks to Hollywood. “Conclave” the film, a moody 2024 political thriller, introduced many laypeople to the ancient selection process...
TV Talk: ‘Gilmore Girls’ creators back with French-accented ‘Étoile;’ ‘Carême’ cooks on Apple TV+
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. French TV shows are having a moment this month with the premieres of two series that rely heavily on French-speaking characters subtitled in English: Amazon Prime Video’s ballet dramedy “Étoile” and Apple TV+’s “Carême,” a...
Shannon Sharpe temporarily steps away from ESPN after ex-girlfriend’s $50 million rape lawsuit
Shannon Sharpe announced Thursday that he has decided to temporarily step away from his ESPN duties, four days after a woman filed a $50 million civil lawsuit in which she accuses the “First Take” panelist of raping her while they were in a two-year relationship. The lawsuit, filed Sunday in...
TV Talk: Netflix’s ‘You’ returns with new Pittsburgh connections
Netflix’s “You,” now streaming its 10-episode fifth and final season, wraps up the story of serial killer Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley). And this season, there’s a former Pittsburgher along for the ride. It’s not the first time. Actress Victoria Pedretti, a 2017 graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama,...
Pope’s death brings new life to Oscar-nominated film ‘Conclave’
Roman Catholics and non-Roman Catholics alike all over the world have mourned the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88 since the Vatican announced his death Monday. But that sadness also gave way to a sense of anticipation and curiosity. The death of one pope means another pope...
TV Q&A: What’s up with daytime TV’s ‘GMA’ news anchor shifts?
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Sunday Tribune-Review. Q: OK, I have to ask, as it’s bothering me and I’m nebby: “GMA3: What You Need to Know” (1 p.m. weekdays, WTAE) is now saying...
Top ’60 Minutes’ producer quits, saying he can no longer run the show as he has in the past
NEW YORK — With his show involved in a bitter dispute with President Donald Trump, the top executive at the storied CBS News show “60 Minutes” abruptly resigned on Tuesday while saying he’s losing the freedom to run it independently. Bill Owens, executive producer of television’s most popular and influential...
TV Talk: Recent books go behind the scenes of TV biz, one reveals Pittsburgh tie to ‘High School Musical’
The need for media literacy — understanding the media we consume and how it gets made — remains acute, and three recent books explore different aspects of the TV business from the perspectives of a writer, director and young stars. ‘They Went Another Way’ $29, Holt TV writer/cartoonist Bruce Eric...
‘Sinners’ surges past ‘Minecraft’ to lead box office
NEW YORK — Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved a bloody exception to modern movie rules, launching with $45.6 million in ticket sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to...
Western Pa. ‘Jeopardy!’ contestants reflect on their game show experiences
After broadcasting in several formats as far back as 1964, the modern version of “Jeopardy!” has been beamed to the television sets of trivia lovers across the country five days a week since 1984. That’s when iconic former host Alex Trebek took the podium. And Western Pennsylvania has a storied...
Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman’s religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique
Superman was born Kryptonian, raised Methodist and sketched into existence by two Jewish teens in 1930s Cleveland. Faith and morality are his DNA. There are no overt religious references in Superman comics. But over eight decades, he’s been viewed as a divine entity, a savior figure — his sacrifice Christ-like,...
TV Talk: Netflix’s ‘Ransom Canyon’ is soap on the range
Taking a page from its successful oceanside soap “Outer Banks,” Netflix heads west for its newest sudser, countrified “Ransom Canyon,” now streaming its 10-episode first season. Created by showrunner April Blair (“All American,” “Jane by Design”), “Ransom Canyon” isn’t a quality show that will be getting a serious Emmy nominations...
Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, says NYC medical examiner
NEW YORK — Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died as a result of complications from diabetes, New York City’s medical examiner said Wednesday. The office said in a statement that it amended the cause and manner of death for the 39-year-old New York City native following a review of laboratory test results....
Nate Bargatze will host the 2025 Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES — Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will host the 77th Emmy Awards, CBS announced Wednesday. One of the most popular stand-ups currently working, Bargatze will emcee the Sept. 14 ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. While the Oscars have found success with Conan O’Brien, set to return...
TV Q&A: Why did a ‘Law & Order’ star leave?
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Sunday Tribune-Review. Q: What happened to Camryn Manheim on “Law & Order”? She was on the show last season and now she’s gone. — Julia, Irwin Rob: Manheim...
Wink Martindale, the genial game-show host and an early TV interviewer of Elvis Presley, dies at 91
LOS ANGELES — Wink Martindale, the genial host of such hit game shows as “Gambit” and “Tic-Tac-Dough” who also did one of the first recorded television interviews with a young Elvis Presley, has died. He was 91. Martindale died Tuesday at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, California, according to his...
Pittsburgh’s public media respond to White House attacks on PBS, NPR
The White House’s threat to pull funding from public television and radio has sparked concern among Pittsburgh-area public media leaders, who say the move could seriously impact local communities. The White House is expected to ask Congress to cut two years’ worth of funding that goes to PBS, NPR and...
Millions tune in for 24-hour live coverage of Sweden’s epic moose migration
Before Swedish slow TV hit “The Great Moose Migration” began airing Tuesday, Ulla Malmgren stocked up on coffee and prepared meals so she doesn’t miss a moment of the 20-day, 24-hour event. “Sleep? Forget it. I don’t sleep,” she said. Malmgren, 62, isn’t alone. The show, called ” Den stora...
‘A Minecraft Movie’ stomps to $80.6 million in 2nd weekend
NEW YORK — After just two weeks in theaters, “A Minecraft Movie” is already the highest grossing Hollywood release of 2025. The Warner Bros. videogame adaptation followed up its blockbuster opening with a second weekend of $80.6 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Worldwide, it’s quickly surpassed...
Candy tycoon biopic ‘Hershey’ to film in Pittsburgh
Something sweet is brewing in Pittsburgh over the next few months. The movie “Hershey,” which tells the story of chocolate magnate Milton Hershey and his wife, will film across Pennsylvania, including in Pittsburgh. Variety reported that the movie will star Finn Witrock (“All My Children,” “American Horror Story”) and Alexandria...
Why ‘The Pitt’ hits home: Show resonates as fictional measles episode mirrors real life
Locals watching “The Pitt” already have reason to think the Max television series hits close to home with its portrayal of an emergency room in Pittsburgh. A recent episode also fits in with current events, although tariffs weren’t mentioned. The subject was measles, and whether an ER physician would recognize...
TV Talk: What to watch for in the season finale of ‘The Pitt’
Max’s Pittsburgh-set ER drama “The Pitt” reaches its first-season finale tonight at 9 as the series wraps the extended shift of Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) and his colleagues who work in the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center emergency department. Set during the 10-11 p.m. hour, the episode will have to address:...
