Friday, February 26, 2010

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News


'The Hurt Locker' sets off conflict

Posted: 25 Feb 2010 07:45 PM PST

Some soldiers and veterans say the movie, a favorite for the best picture Oscar, portrays them as renegades and doesn't depict combat accurately. But film critics have praised its authenticity.

Some soldiers and veterans say the movie, a favorite for the best picture Oscar, portrays them as renegades and doesn't depict combat accurately. But film critics have praised its authenticity.


'American Idol': Season 9's first eliminations: What the...?

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 02:57 AM PST

Bottom line: Thank goodness for Andrew Garcia.


Andrew Koenig's body found; 'My son took his own life,' father says

Posted: 25 Feb 2010 05:44 PM PST

A tearful Walter Koenig appeared at a press conference Thursday evening to confirm that a body found earlier in the day in Vancouver's Stanley Park was that of his son.


'The Crazies' ready to go nuts

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Horror remake could top 'Cop Out' and last weekend's box office No. 1, 'Shutter Island.'

What once looked like a clear-cut weekend at the box office has turned into a pitched battle.


Coroner's report says anemia, prescription medications left Brittany Murphy vulnerable

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 04:13 AM PST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Severe anemia left actress Brittany Murphy weakened and vulnerable to pneumonia and the prescription medications she was using to treat it, according to an autopsy report released Thursday.


'The Tonight Show' still has to worry about tomorrow

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Jay Leno returns to the host's chair, but how long will he stay? NBC has to plan for the future -- again.

Jay Leno returns to the host's chair, but how long will he stay? NBC has to plan for the future -- again.


Chick Corea, George Benson to headline Playboy Jazz Festival

Posted: 25 Feb 2010 05:32 PM PST

Kurt Elling, Los Van Van, Manhattan Transfer and more are among those to play in the weekend event emceed by Bill Cosby.


Dante's Inferno looks like God of War

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Also reviewed: Alien vs. Predator, Mass Effect 2 and MAG.

Also reviewed: Alien vs. Predator, Mass Effect 2 and MAG.


William Hurt at home on camera or on the stage

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

The Oscar winner can be seen in 'The Yellow Handkerchief' and 'Robin Hood,' or in an upcoming Eugene O'Neill play.

The Oscar winner can be seen in 'The Yellow Handkerchief' and 'Robin Hood,' or in an upcoming Eugene O'Neill play.


Review: 'Defendor'

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Woody Harrelson portrays a man whose superhero fantasy hints at more. Or, at least, that's the idea.

Woody Harrelson portrays a man whose superhero fantasy hints at more. Or, at least, that's the idea.


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