Barbie director Greta Gerwig heads jury of 2024 Cannes Festival, 1st American woman director in job

PARIS – Greta Gerwig, actor, writer and film director, notably for the blockbuster “Barbie,” will preside over the jury of the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May, the first American female director to be named jury president, the festival announced Thursday. At 40, Gerwig is also the youngest person to take on that role since … Read more

Experience a 1.3 mile-long drive-thru light exhibit in San Antonio 🎄

San Antonio – Experience a unique Christmas lights display at “Lights Alive!” in Alamo Ranch. The sprawling drive-thru installation features more than a mile of dancing lights, all synchronized to music. The project started after the Johnsons, a local family, programmed a home light show that grew into the massive undertaking you can experience today … Read more

‘It’s a huge responsibility’ | WICKED actress takes on the iconic role of Glinda for three weeks in San Antonio

The show’s popularity is a proven success, with most of the tickets for the 24 performance already sold. SAN ANTONIO — Broadway actress Celia Hottenstein is living out a dream that is bringing her to the Alamo City for three weeks over the holidays. “It’s a huge responsibility, but it is so fun. This has … Read more

After ‘Barbie’ success, Mattel to make American Doll live-action movie

NEW YORK – “Barbie” may soon be joined by another Mattel doll on the big screen. The toy company is developing a live-action film based on its American Girl doll line, Mattel announced Wednesday. “American Girl” will be produced by Mattel Films, Paramount Pictures and Temple Hill Entertainment, the production company of “Twilight” and “The … Read more