‘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

Coming home, staying home: ‘Apollo 13′ and ‘Home Alone’ among 25 films picked for national registry

Houston, we have a problem: Where’s Kevin? Perhaps the ultimate coming-home movie, “Apollo 13,” and the ultimate staying-home one, “Home Alone,” are both being honored this year, selected for preservation in the National Film Registry They’re part of an annual group of 25 that this year spans more than 90 years of filmmaking. The 2023 … Read more

Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61

LOS ANGELES – Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor who would master gritty drama for seven seasons on “Homicide: Life on The Street” and modern comedy for eight on “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday at 61. Braugher died after a brief illness, his publicist Jennifer Allen told The Associated Press. No further details were given. The Chicago-born … Read more

Alamo City’s alternative punk rock group Girl in a Coma bids farewell with ‘Final Curtain’ tour

The all-female trio released three records with Blackheart Records including “Both Before I’m Gone,” “Trio BC” and “Exits and All The Rest.” SAN ANTONIO — All things must come to an end. The “Final Curtain” tour ended an almost two-decade journey for the Alamo City’s beloved alternative punk rock band Girl in a Coma. And … Read more