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Tom Cruise on 'Tonight Show': How the lip-sync battle segment got so bigCruise recently appeared on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and lip-synced to such songs as 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin,'' a hit song from his movie 'Top Gun.' Here's what audiences love about the lip sync battle portion of Fallon's show.
'Vacation': Does it rely solely on gross-out humor?'Vacation' centers on Ed Helms as Rusty Griswold, son of Clark, who decides to recreate the family road trip he took as a child. Many critics are saying that even for those who aren't offended by crude humor, the new movie is over-the-top.
Can 'Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation' survive the crowded summer season?The 'Mission: Impossible' franchise has often performed well at the box office, but audiences have seen a lot of action movies arrive at the multiplex this summer. The new movie with Tom Cruise arrives on July 31.
Bugs Bunny anniversary: How the rabbit stayed popular for decadesThis month marks the 75th anniversary of the first appearance of Bugs Bunny as we know him now. How has the 'Looney Tunes' character stayed recognizable to multiple generations?
'Ant-Man' triumphs over 'Pixels' in close box office race'Ant-Man' just managed to triumph over the Adam Sandler comedy 'Pixels' this weekend, while the animated movie 'Minions' and the Amy Schumer comedy 'Trainwreck' held on in third and fourth place. The teen movie 'Paper Towns' performed less well, coming in at sixth place.
'Jurassic World': Here's when we're getting a sequelStudio Universal has reportedly announced a release date for a follow-up to this summer's 'Jurassic World.' What should the sequel have in order to come close to matching the success of its predecessor?
How 'Paper Towns' is different from almost any other young adult movieIn a world of Katnisses and Harry Potters, 'Paper Towns,' which is based on the book of the same name by John Green, stands out as a story where its characters' main concerns are high school graduation.
'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2' trailer previews the series' final entryThe series stars Jennifer Lawrence and is based on the dystopian young adult book series of the same name by Suzanne Collins.
'Pixels': A movie needs more than nostalgia to win over audiencesPixels stars Adam Sandler, Peter Dinklage, and Josh Gad as video game experts who must take down real-life versions of game characters. But critics are saying the film relies solely on memories audience members would have of these characters without supplying satisfying humor or a good story.
'Sharknado 3': Has the fun gone out of the franchise?The third 'Sharknado' movie premiered on Syfy on July 22, with stars Ian Ziering and Tara Reid returning, and cameos by such personalities as Al Roker, Matt Lauer, and 'Game of Thrones' writer George R.R. Martin. A fourth movie is already planned.
'Game of Thrones': A look at the new information about Jon SnowIs actor Kit Harington gone from the show for good? Many major characters have been killed off on the HBO drama, which is based on the series of books by George R.R. Martin.
Theodore Bikel starred in stage productions 'The Sound of Music' and 'Fiddler on the Roof'Bikel originated the role of Captain von Trapp in the Broadway musical 'The Sound of Music' and appeared in such films as 'My Fair Lady' and 'The Defiant Ones.' He also guest-starred on many TV shows.
'SPECTRE': Here's what we know about Christoph Waltz's villainous characterThe new James Bond film 'SPECTRE' is being released this November and features the return of Bond actors Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, and Ralph Fiennes as well as new cast members Waltz, Léa Seydoux, and Dave Bautista.
New 'Good Dino' trailer: Can Pixar duplicate success of 'Inside Out'?With 'Inside Out' and now 'The Good Dinosaur,' Pixar is delivering double on its promise to produce one original film a year.
Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran receive VMA nominationsTaylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Beyoncé all scored multiple nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards. The show will air on Aug. 30 and singer Miley Cyrus will host the ceremony.
Is 'Xena: Warrior Princess' returning to TV?Original series star Lucy Lawless recently said, 'Reinvigorate that franchise… They're fools not to bring [Xena] back.'
Garrison Keillor, 'A Prairie Home Companion' creator, says he's retiringKeillor says he'll be done after the summer of 2016. 'Writers never retire,' he said. 'But this is my last season.' Keillor created the radio show in the 1970s.
What's the matter with kids today? Broadway struggles with audience etiquetteThe Great White Way tries to find the sweet spot between conventional courtesy and constant connectivity.
Jake Gyllenhaal in 'Southpaw': Do audiences want another sports movie?Actor Jake Gyllenhaal stars in 'Southpaw' as a boxer who must triumph in his sport to be reunited with his family. How have sports dramas performed recently at the box office?
Box office: 'Ant-Man,' Amy Schumer's 'Trainwreck' both triumphThe Marvel superhero film 'Ant-Man' came in number one at the box office with a gross of $58 million, while 'Trainwreck' had a successful opening of more than $30 million. The animated film 'Minions' performed well in its second weekend, placing second at the box office.
