NEW YORK – The sole physical copy of Wu-Tang Clan’s unreleased “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” is headed to Australia’s Museum of Old and New Art. Only a handful of ears have listened to Wu-Tang Clan’s seventh studio album to date. But next month, lucky MONA visitors may be able to hear part of … Read more
Donors will be recognized on the Alamo’s website, and possible recognition in the Alamo museum. Donors may also benefit from tax deductibles. SAN ANTONIO — Calling all collectors! The Alamo is seeking donations of cherished memorabilia to be featured in the Pop Culture gallery at the Alamo’s Visitor Center and Museum, set to open in … Read more
Make Music Day will take place on the summer solstice and celebrates music performed by anyone and everyone across the city. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio is preparing for a summer of music with a mix of musical events lined up, and Make Music Day will serve as a signature event happening on the day … Read more
NEW YORK – Albert S. Ruddy, a colorful, Canadian-born producer and writer who won Oscars for “The Godfather” and “Million Dollar Baby,” developed the raucous prison-sports comedy “The Longest Yard” and helped create the hit sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes,” has died at age 94. Ruddy died “peacefully” Saturday at the UCLA Medical Center, according to a … Read more
ROME – Italy on Tuesday celebrated the return of around 600 antiquities from the U.S., including ancient bronze statues, gold coins, mosaics and manuscripts valued at 60 million euros ($65 million), that were looted years ago, sold to U.S. museums, galleries and collectors and recovered as a result of criminal investigations. U.S. Ambassador Jack Markell, … Read more
PORTLAND, Maine – Aquaman might not mind if the oceans rise, but moviegoers might. That’s one of the takeaways from a new study conducted by researchers who set out to determine if today’s Hollywood blockbusters are reflective of the current climate crisis. The vast majority of movies failed the “climate reality check” proposed by the … Read more
The filmmaker is the seventh person to be honored with a star outside what he called his “favorite theater in the world.” SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio’s most famous filmmaking son was immortalized outside Austin’s Paramount Theater on Saturday. Robert Rodriguez – the 55-year-old writer-director who built a reputation on do-it-yourself bravura before getting … Read more