Dan Aykroyd revisits the Blues Brothers' remarkable legacy in new Audible Original
The shades are on, the skinny tie is knotted and the fedora is perched just so โ Dan Aykroyd is ready to look back.
What to stream this week: Ice Spice, Ghostbusters, Bob Marley, Wayne Brady and new 'Futurama'
This weekโs new streaming entertainment releases include the long-awaited debut album from Ice Spice, the movie โGhostbusters: Frozen Empireโ mixing new and old franchise stars and Kate Upton hosts the new competition series โDress My Tour,โ where fashion and music intersect.
'Ghostbusters' family, more react to death of Ivan Reitman
Ivan Reitman had his army of well-known, frequent collaborators but the filmmaker and producerโs influence extended beyond that too, as evidenced by the tributes that poured in at the news of his sudden passing at age 75.
Peter Aykroyd, Emmy nominated 'SNL' actor-writer, dead at 66
Peter Aykroyd, an Emmy-nominated actor and writer on โSaturday Night Liveโ for the 1979-80 season who later worked with older brother, Dan, on everything from a TV show about the paranormal to such films as โDragnetโ and โConeheads,โ has died at age 66.
Ron Popeil, inventor and king of TV pitchmen, dies at 86
Ron Popeil, the quintessential TV pitchman and inventor known to generations of viewers for hawking products including the Veg-O-Matic and the Showtime Rotisserie and BBQ, has died.
Anne Beatts, groundbreaking comedy writer, dead at 74
Anne Beatts, a groundbreaking comedy writer who was on the original staff of โSaturday Night Liveโ and later created the cult sitcom โSquare Pegs,โ has died at age 74.
โDark Knight,โ โGreaseโ added to National Film Registry
This image released by the Library of Congress shows Heath Ledger, left, and Christian Bale in a scene from the 2008 film "The Dark Knight." The film was added to the National Film Registry. (Warner Bros.-Library of Congress via AP)LOS ANGELES โ This year's inductees into the National Film Registry include a record number of female directors and filmmakers of color as well as a new crop of movies ranging from a silent short film thriller, classic musicals and an acclaimed Batman film. The national library said this yearโs selections include a record nine films directed by women and filmmakers of color. Christopher Nolanโs 2008 Batman film โThe Dark Knightโ was a blockbuster and the top public vote-getter.
Second City comedy theater for sale, 2nd time in 60 years
CHICAGO โ Chicagoโs Second City comedy theater โ where performers including Bill Murray, Steve Carell and Jordan Peele honed their skills โ has been put up for sale. In a statement released Tuesday, co-owner Andrew Alexander said a sale presents the opportunity for Second City to succeed well into the future. Privately held throughout its 61-year history, Second City suspended all its shows and classes in early March until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Second City is co-owned by Alexander and DโArcy Stuart, although its president, Steve Johnston, also has a small equity share. The theater was sold once before in the years after Bernie Sahlins, Howard Alk and Paul Sills launched the comedy theater in 1959.
Second City CEO steps down amid claims of racism at theater
LOS ANGELES Andrew Alexander, the CEO and co-owner of famed The Second City improv theater, said he is stepping down after a former performer leveled accusations of racism against the comedy institution. In a lengthy letter posted on the companys website, Alexander said he failed to create an anti-racist environment wherein artists of color might thrive. I am so deeply and inexpressibly sorry,He vowed Friday that he will be replaced by a person of color. Alexanders announcement Friday followed online criticism from Second City alumnus Dewayne Perkins, an actor, comedian and writer (Brooklyn Nine-Nine). His posts followed a Second City online message of support last week for Black Lives Matter.
Briefcase full of 'Blues Brothers' trivia
1952: Actor and screenwriter Dan Aykroyd, an original cast member of "Saturday Night Live" also known for movies such as "The Blues Brothers" and "Ghostbusters," is born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He also starred in movies like "Trading
Elwood's serious 'Blues Brothers' quiz
1952: Actor and screenwriter Dan Aykroyd, an original cast member of "Saturday Night Live" also known for movies such as "The Blues Brothers" and "Ghostbusters," is born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He also starred in movies like "Trading