Movies and TV

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Sophia Lillis, from left, Justice Smith and Michelle Rodriguez in a scene from “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.” (Paramount Pictures via AP)

Review: ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ puts the funny in fantasy

“You’re not a lot of fun, are you,” notes barbarian Holga (Michelle…

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Sophia Lillis, from left, Justice Smith and Michelle Rodriguez in a scene from “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.” (Paramount Pictures via AP)
A man takes a photo of himself holding his smartphone in Kyiv, Ukraine Monday, March 27, 2023 showing the “Air Alert” application which shows regions currently under Russian rocket attacks. When air raid alarms sound in Ukraine, they also trigger the “Air Alert” downloadable app that has been voiced by “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill. With his gravely but also calming baritone, he urges people to take cover. He also tells them when the danger has passed, signing off with “May the Force be with you.” (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Feel the Force: Mark Hamill carries ‘Star Wars’ voice to Ukraine

Luke Skywalker lend his famous voice to downloadable app linked to Ukraine’s air defense system

A man takes a photo of himself holding his smartphone in Kyiv, Ukraine Monday, March 27, 2023 showing the “Air Alert” application which shows regions currently under Russian rocket attacks. When air raid alarms sound in Ukraine, they also trigger the “Air Alert” downloadable app that has been voiced by “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill. With his gravely but also calming baritone, he urges people to take cover. He also tells them when the danger has passed, signing off with “May the Force be with you.” (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
FILE - Jonathan Majors arrives at the American Black Film Festival Honors on March 5, 2023, at 1 Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif. Majors was arrested Saturday, March 25, in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment after a domestic dispute, authorities said. Representatives for Majors said in a statement to The Associated Press that “he has done nothing wrong.” (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Jonathan Majors charged with several misdemeanour counts of assault and harassment

Army pulls recruiting ads in the wake of Marvel star’s arrest

FILE - Jonathan Majors arrives at the American Black Film Festival Honors on March 5, 2023, at 1 Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif. Majors was arrested Saturday, March 25, in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment after a domestic dispute, authorities said. Representatives for Majors said in a statement to The Associated Press that “he has done nothing wrong.” (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
This combination of images shows promotional art for “The Big Door Prize,” premiering March 29 on Apple TV+, from left, “Rye Lane,” a film premiering March 31 on Hulu. (Apple TV+/Hulu/Apple TV+ via AP)

New this week: ‘Rye Lane,’ ‘Tetris,’ ‘Riverdale’ and Chlöe

What’s being released for your entertainment pleasure this week

This combination of images shows promotional art for “The Big Door Prize,” premiering March 29 on Apple TV+, from left, “Rye Lane,” a film premiering March 31 on Hulu. (Apple TV+/Hulu/Apple TV+ via AP)
This image released by CBS shows promotional art for the daytime drama series “The Young & The Restless” which is celebrating their 50th anniversary. (CBS via AP)

‘The Young and the Restless’ celebrates 50 years of drama

Venerable TV soap opera began its half-century run in 1973

This image released by CBS shows promotional art for the daytime drama series “The Young & The Restless” which is celebrating their 50th anniversary. (CBS via AP)
FILE - Actress Gwyneth Paltrow attends the premiere of Netflix’s “The Politician” in New York on Sept. 26, 2019. Paltrow goes on trial starting Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in the Utah ski resort town of Park City where she is accused in a lawsuit of crashing into a skier during a 2016 family sky vacation. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Gwyneth Paltrow’s court case begins for Deer Valley ski crash

Retired optometrist suing, saying Paltrow recklessly skiied into him in 2016

FILE - Actress Gwyneth Paltrow attends the premiere of Netflix’s “The Politician” in New York on Sept. 26, 2019. Paltrow goes on trial starting Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in the Utah ski resort town of Park City where she is accused in a lawsuit of crashing into a skier during a 2016 family sky vacation. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
This combination of photos shows promotional art for "My Kind of Country," a music competition series premiering March 24 on Apple TV+ and "Rabbit Hole," a series premiering March 26 on Paramount+. (Netflix/Hulu/Apple TV+/Paramount+ via AP)

New this week: ‘Top Gun,’ Lana Del Rey and ‘Rabbit Hole’

A look at what is becoming available this week in the world of entertainment

This combination of photos shows promotional art for "My Kind of Country," a music competition series premiering March 24 on Apple TV+ and "Rabbit Hole," a series premiering March 26 on Paramount+. (Netflix/Hulu/Apple TV+/Paramount+ via AP)
FILE - Actor Lance Reddick appears at the “White House Down” premiere in New York on June 25, 2013. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Lance Reddick, ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick’ star, dies at 60

Reddick died ‘suddenly’ Friday morning of natural causes said his publicist

FILE - Actor Lance Reddick appears at the “White House Down” premiere in New York on June 25, 2013. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - Paris Hilton arrives at the LACMA Art+Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles on Nov. 5, 2022. Hilton released her book, “Paris: The Memoir” on Tuesday, March 14. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner, File)

Paris Hilton is ready to reclaim her story, share ups, downs

New author talks about growing up a Hilton, ADHD and beig underestimated

FILE - Paris Hilton arrives at the LACMA Art+Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles on Nov. 5, 2022. Hilton released her book, “Paris: The Memoir” on Tuesday, March 14. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner, File)
This image released by Paramount+ shows Patrick Stewart as Picard, left, and Ed Speleers as Jack Crusher in the “No Win Scenario” episode of “Star Trek: Picard.” (Trae Patton/Paramount+ via AP)

‘Star Trek’, swear words and TV characters’ changing mores

Gosh darn it, TV is changing our favourite characters, but is it for the better?

This image released by Paramount+ shows Patrick Stewart as Picard, left, and Ed Speleers as Jack Crusher in the “No Win Scenario” episode of “Star Trek: Picard.” (Trae Patton/Paramount+ via AP)
Director Anthony Shim and actress Choi Seung-yoon, of the film “Riceboy Sleeps,” are photographed in Toronto on Friday, September 9, 2022. After its September premiere, the mother-son film collected a slew of festival awards. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Alex Lupul

‘Riceboy Sleeps’ sparks frenzy of activity for B.C. writer-director Anthony Shim

Buzz-worthy B.C.-set immigrant drama finally set for wide cinema release

Director Anthony Shim and actress Choi Seung-yoon, of the film “Riceboy Sleeps,” are photographed in Toronto on Friday, September 9, 2022. After its September premiere, the mother-son film collected a slew of festival awards. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Alex Lupul
This image released by Netflix shows Felix Kammerer in a scene from “All Quiet on the Western Front.” (Reiner Bajo/Netflix via AP)

How (and where) to watch Oscar-winning films (mostly) online

Where to go if the awards show sparked your desire to see a film

This image released by Netflix shows Felix Kammerer in a scene from “All Quiet on the Western Front.” (Reiner Bajo/Netflix via AP)
“Songs Of Surrender” is a collection of 40 U2 songs from across the band’s catalog, re-recorded and reimagined. (Universal Records/Roadrunner Records via AP)

New this week: ‘Ted Lasso,’ U2 and ‘The Boston Strangler’

What’s arriving for your entertainment pleasure in the comng week

“Songs Of Surrender” is a collection of 40 U2 songs from across the band’s catalog, re-recorded and reimagined. (Universal Records/Roadrunner Records via AP)
Vanessa Hudgens arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)

‘Everything’ wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars

Eccentric, anarchic tale about a Chinese immigrant family lauded for freshness, performances

Vanessa Hudgens arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)
This image released by Paramount Pictures shows, from left, Mason Gooding, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Devyn Nekoda and Melissa Barrera in a scene from “Scream VI.” (Philippe Bossé/Paramount Pictures via AP)

Review: ‘Scream VI’ goes to the big city and strikes out

Filmmakers pick an enormous canvas and thoroughly waste it in latest chapter of gorefest franchise.

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows, from left, Mason Gooding, Jenna Ortega, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Devyn Nekoda and Melissa Barrera in a scene from “Scream VI.” (Philippe Bossé/Paramount Pictures via AP)
Maurice (left) and Katia Krafft are shown in the documentary “Fire of Love.” “Fire of Love,” the Oscar-nominated documentary about two French volcanologists, begins with a walk. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-National Geographic Documentary Films

‘Fire of Love’ was an extraordinary experience for Canadian Oscar nominees

Canada-U.S. co-production depicts couple’s obsessive drive to discover the secrets of volcanoes

Maurice (left) and Katia Krafft are shown in the documentary “Fire of Love.” “Fire of Love,” the Oscar-nominated documentary about two French volcanologists, begins with a walk. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-National Geographic Documentary Films
Cover images from “Endless Summer Vacation” by Miley Cyrus. (Sony Music/Atlantic Records via AP)

New this week: Miley Cyrus, ‘Luther’ and Oscars viewing

Some of the highlights on the way for your entertainment pleasure

Cover images from “Endless Summer Vacation” by Miley Cyrus. (Sony Music/Atlantic Records via AP)
Michelle Yeoh arrives at the 95th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Academy Awards

Hollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where “Everything Everywhere…

Michelle Yeoh arrives at the 95th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Big Brother Canada describes Kuzie Mujakachi as a master manipulator. (courtesy Big Brother Canada)

Two Victoria women promising to manipulate their way through new Big Brother season

Global announces 16 new houseguests for ‘Big Brother Canada’ season 11

Big Brother Canada describes Kuzie Mujakachi as a master manipulator. (courtesy Big Brother Canada)
Placards representing actors are pictured at a media preview day before the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ dominates at SAG Awards

The SAG Awards, often an Oscar preview, threw some curve balls into that race

Placards representing actors are pictured at a media preview day before the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)