Ashley Judd to Be Democratic Convention Delegate

Actress has been outspoken on social justice issues, will meet with other delegates in September

2012-04-03

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Democratic leaders in Tennessee are sending actress Ashley Judd as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in September. Read the complete article

Trailer From Whitney Houston's New Film Makes Its Debut

Remake of “Sparkle” was already done filming when singer died Feb. 11in California

2012-04-02

Nekesa Mumbi Moody AP Music Writer

NEW YORK (AP) -- Viewers got a first glimpse of Whitney Houston's upcoming film Monday when NBC's "Today" show premiered a trailer for the much-awaited release, and a fuller clip debuted on Yahoo! Movies. Read the complete article

OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening March 30

'Mirror Mirror ,' 'Wrath of the Titans ,' 'The Beat Hotel ' and more

2012-03-30

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

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

Jasmine Guy: The ‘October Baby’ Interview

She is currently producing director of Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company in Atlanta, where she resides with her daughter

2012-03-29

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Here, she talks about her new movie, “October Baby,” a faith-based morality play inspired by the true story of a troubled teenager who discovered she survived an attempted abortion as a 24 week-old fetus.  Read the complete article

Lucky Students Get Field Trips to 'Hunger Games'

Many were assigned book as part of curriculum and are now being rewarded

2012-03-29

Leanne Italie The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- For some school kids around the country, the odds have been ever (and awesomely!) in their favor as they've scored the ultimate field trip - an outing to "The Hunger Games." Read the complete article

Harry Potter Adventures Go On Sale in E-Book Form

Rowling’s resistance ends as digital versions of publications head to Pottermore site

2012-03-27

LONDON (AP) -- At last, Harry Potter's adventures are available electronically. Read the complete article

Portland Dialogue on Race Built Around Mamet Play

Artists Repertory Theatre offers a series of free events including an online 'talkback'

2012-03-23

Artists Repertory Theater presents the David Mamet play “Race,” about the upheaval in a law firm when the three partners – two black and one white – consider taking the case of a white man accused of perpetrating a crime against a black woman. Read the complete article

OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening March 23

'The Hunger Games,' 'October Baby,' '4:44 Last Day on Earth,' and more

2012-03-23

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

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

Comedian Paul Mooney Brings His Standup Act Back to Portland March 22-24

Most people know Mooney from his appearances on the 'Chappelle’s Show' segment 'Ask a Black Dude' as well as the character 'Negrodamus'

2012-03-22

Comedian Paul Mooney returns to Portland’s Helium Comedy Club this weekend, March 22-24, at 1510 SE 9th Ave. Read the complete article

DeRay Davis: The ‘21 Jump Street’ Interview

'I had to tone down the “funny” in order to play this bad guy. I started thinking about all my bills to get in touch with my angry side'

2012-03-22

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Here, he talks about his latest screen role in “21 Jump Street,” where he plays a Dominican drug dealer named Domingo, opposite Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. Read the complete article