OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening June 1

'Battlefield America ,' 'Piranha 3DD ,' 'Snow White and the Huntsman,' and more

2012-06-01

Kam Williams Special To the Skanner News

Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun         Read the complete article

Idris Elba on Casting, Hollywood and Race

The actor is tired of answering questions about race

2012-05-30

Tomika Anderson, Special to CNN

(CNN) -- The topic of race in Hollywood is a layered one, and it seems Idris Elba would like to take a break from sifting through it. Read the complete article

News Briefs


Film Review: 'Changing the Game'

This modern morality play of Shakespearean proportions packs an emotional punch while sending a sobering message about what really matters most

2012-05-29

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Ambitious Ghetto Orphan Tested in All Ways in Sobering Coming-of-Age Saga Read the complete article

Nyambi Nyambi: The ‘Mike & Molly’ Interview

A true film buff, Nyambi watched 365 movies in 365 days last year. Here, he talks about life and about what it’s like to be on the show

2012-05-29

Kam Williams Special To the Skanner News

Versatile Shakespearean thespian and television comedy sensation Nyambi Nyambi stars on the television sitcom “Mike & Molly” airing Mondays at 9:30 p.m. (8:30 Central) on CBS. Read the complete article

Film Review: 'Men in Black III'

A fitting, franchise finale featuring all the fixins for a satisfying sendoff

2012-05-29

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Alien-Fighting Franchise Revived for Time-Travel Finale Read the complete article

'Men in Black 3' Takes Down 'Avengers' with $55 Million

"Men in Black 3" reunites Smith's Agent J and Jones' Agent K as they battle a new alien menace that travels four decades back in time to do away with the younger Agent K

2012-05-28

David Germain AP Movie Writer

Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones' sequel "Men in Black 3" debuted as the No. 1 movie over Memorial Day weekend with $55 million domestically from Friday to Sunday.

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OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening May 25

'Chernobyl Diaries ,' 'Men in Black III ,' 'The Intouchables,' and more

2012-05-25

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun         Read the complete article

Film Review: ‘Never Stand Still’

Narrated by Bill T. Jones, this alternately educational and entertaining documentary divides its time between concert footage and informative interviews with industry icons

2012-05-21

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Modern Dance Documentary Pays Tribute to Jacob’s Pillow Festival Read the complete article

Film Review: ‘Battleship’

Along for the roller coaster ride is pop icon Rihanna, who more than holds her own in an auspicious acting debut as Petty Officer Cora Raikes

2012-05-21

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

International Armada Defends Earth from Aliens in Epic Naval Showdown  Read the complete article

Will Smith Slaps Journalist Who Tries to Kiss Him

Reporter from Ukrainian TV station has history of awkward red-carpet interactions

2012-05-21

MOSCOW (AP) -- Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III." Read the complete article