Movie theaters and streamers may end up friends, after all

NEW YORK – After Ben Affleck and Matt Damon test screened their Nike drama “Air,” the film executives at Amazon Studios threw them a curveball. “They said, ‘What do you guys think about a theatrical release?’” Damon says. “It wasn’t what we expected when we first made the deal.” “Air,” about Nike’s pursuit of a … Read more

Bolshoi pulls Nureyev ballet citing ban on LGBT ‘propaganda’

MOSCOW – Russia’s Bolshoi Theater has removed a ballet dedicated to dancer Rudolf Nureyev from its repertoire, citing a new Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBT rights, its director said Wednesday. Bolshoi director Vladimir Urin said the ballet “Nureyev” had been dropped “in connection with the newly signed law, which … Read more

Volunteers who make Fiesta flowers for NIOSA spend all year preparing

When people walk through the gates, they see an explosino of color handcrafted by volunteers who spend the whole year preparing. SAN ANTONIO — It’s a special year for Fiesta favorite, Night in Old San Antonio, or NIOSA, this year.  2023 is the 75th anniversary celebration of the iconic event that is expected to attract … Read more