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Study: Just 7 percent of top films in 2016 directed by women

NEW YORK – A new study finds that just 7 percent of the 250 highest-grossing films of 2016 were directed by women.The Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University on Thursday issued the 19th annual edition of its report, titled “The Celluloid ...

Here are 10 (or so) movies to look forward to in ’17

LOS ANGELES – Hollywood might still be patting itself on the back for its 2016 films, but there’s a lot to look forward to in film this year – in all genres. Here are 10-ish films to put on your radar for the year.<span class="Text_Name_Bold">John Wick: Chapter 2 (Feb. 10), ...

Johnny Depp sues ex-managers alleging millions in losses

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Johnny Depp sued his former business managers Friday alleging they mismanaged his earnings throughout a lucrative period of his career, although the company says the actor’s spending is to blame.Depp’s lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court against The Management ...

DirecTV Now: A trial is free, but it’s a hard sell for some

NEW YORK – AT&amp;T says the market for its new internet cable service, DirecTV Now, could be as large as 20 million households. To put it to the test, I farmed out part of this review to several friends and relatives. It’s TV, it’s fun, it’s a free trial with no hassle. Why ...

‘Her Every Fear’ is effective, compulsive thriller

Peter Swanson tells an engaging story of a woman battling severe anxiety who decides to radically change her life – and the horrifying results that follow – in “Her Every Fear.”Kate Priddy lives in London. She suffers from panic attacks and prefers familiarity to the unknown. She ...

Natalie Portman says co-star Kutcher paid three times as much

Natalie Portman says Ashton Kutcher was paid three times as much as her for co-starring in 2011’s “No Strings Attached.”Portman tells Marie Claire she knew about the pay difference at the time the film was being made, but wasn’t as miffed as she should have been. She tells the magazine, ...