Wanted: A little respect

By Mesfin Fekadu | May 16, 2012 - 6:55pm

NEW YORK –
Part of The Wanted’s excitement over its recent U.S. success comes from initially being dissed in its native Britain.

Avengers take fight to new video game

By Derrik J. Lang | May 16, 2012 - 6:54pm

LOS ANGELES –
Now that they’ve saved the world on film, “The Avengers” are teaming up for a motion-control video game.

‘Starhawk’ soars, but it’s a rough flight

By Lou Kesten | May 16, 2012 - 6:54pm

Here’s the problem with science fiction video games: At some point, you know you’re going to run into some alien race that wants to crush humanity.

Concerts celebrate chorus' anniversary

From Contributed Reports | May 9, 2012 - 7:17pm

Who would believe a children’s choir from Rocky Mount would give concerts in such places as the National Cathedral in Washington, Riverside Church in New York, the Church of the Holy Trinity Phildelphia and the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, S.C.? More than 20 years ago, a handful of local music lovers thought it was possible.

Netflix wants to know you better

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE | May 9, 2012 - 7:16pm

LOS GATOS, Calif. – Netflix is trying to create a video-recommendation system that knows you better than an old friend.

‘Star Wars,' Pixar characters boost Kinect

By Ron Harris | May 9, 2012 - 7:16pm

George Lucas’ sprawling “Star Wars” universe has always lent itself to games – even if they were as simple as pretend light saber duels in your backyard.

Film's famed steamboat sails again

By CAMMY CLARK | May 2, 2012 - 5:44pm

KEY LARGO, Fla. – Take one look at the African Queen, with its rope fender rail and steam boiler, and it’s easy to conjure images of gin-swigging Capt.

Alabama Shakes shoots to fame

By CHRIS TALBOTT | May 2, 2012 - 5:44pm

AUSTIN, Texas –
Brittany Howard already had her life planned out by the time she hit her 20s, and it didn’t include any of this.

'Witcher 2' casts spell on Xbox

By John Kosik | May 2, 2012 - 5:44pm

There’s always an element within any role-playing game that fans of the genre will gripe about.

M. Ward takes music on the road

By CHRIS TALBOTT | April 25, 2012 - 6:09pm

The recording sessions took the 38-year-old on a musical journey of sorts.

Louvre goes visual with Nintendo 3DS as guide

By JAMEY KEATEN | April 25, 2012 - 6:09pm

PARIS – The Louvre is used to dealing with antiquities: Nearly all of its thousands of works of art date to 1848 or earlier.

Trio of games builds mystery

By Lou Kesten | April 25, 2012 - 6:08pm

The goals in video games usually are well-defined: Kill the bad guys. Rescue the princess. Knock the pigs off their pedestals.

Summer is for cinematic superheroes

By David Germain | April 18, 2012 - 5:46pm

LOS ANGELES – As superhero summers go, this one is truly super.

Studios line up season’s releases

By David Germain | April 18, 2012 - 5:46pm

Though they might be the best known, biggest-drawing titles, action films don’t have a monopoly on this summer’s film releases.

‘Xenoblade’ pierces Wii role-playing void

By Lou Kesten | April 18, 2012 - 5:39pm

In most game-playing households, Nintendo’s Wii is the console that gets powered up when the whole family wants to play, whether engaging in the lighthearted antics of “Mario Kart” or “Wii Sports” or the more exhausting physical activity of “Just Dance” or “Wii Fit.

Many films embrace the Titanic

By Lisa Kennedy | April 11, 2012 - 6:34pm

Cinema was still a relatively new hybrid of art and technology when the RMS Titanic met its fate.

Books keep interest in story afloat

By Tucker Shaw | April 11, 2012 - 6:34pm

If there’s one thing Titanic-philes love to do, it’s read.

Sinking inspires songs, TV show, musical

By Tucker Shaw | April 11, 2012 - 6:33pm

Sure, we’ve all seen the James Cameron movie (and many of us have seen it again, in 3-D, since its re-release last week), but “Titanic” isn’t the only indelible pop-culture touchstone to rise from the depths of the North Atlantic.

‘PGA Tour 13’ makes the cut

By Ron Harris | April 11, 2012 - 6:32pm

Video game golf has made some of the greatest strides of all sports titles over the years.

Video-On-Demand gives viewers power

By Jake Coyle | April 4, 2012 - 9:34pm

NEW YORK – Stealthily populating itself on TV menus, Video-On-Demand has quietly seeped into our homes, remaking movie distribution with little fanfare.

Gospel singing duo debuts reality show

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. | April 4, 2012 - 8:10pm

ATLANTA – If you thought a Mary Mary reality show would focus on gospel songs and Bible study, think again.

Schoolhouse rock: Class trains future stars

By DAN CRAFT | March 28, 2012 - 8:34pm

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – It’s so cool to be in school when the teacher rocks.

Indie-rock darlings The Shins return

By MATT KEMP | March 28, 2012 - 8:32pm

LONDON – Indie-rock favorites The Shins are back with a new album, a new lineup and a more upbeat sound that lead singer-songwriter James Mercer credits in part to his tranquil family life.

‘The Show’ swings for the fence

By Lou Kesten | March 28, 2012 - 8:29pm

No video game can duplicate the drama of the end of the 2011 Major League Baseball season. You remember: The historic collapse of the Red Sox.

On Friday, the 'Games' begin

By Mary Colurso | March 21, 2012 - 7:34pm

When Katniss Everdeen shoots her first arrow in the movie version of “The Hunger Games,” fans of Suzanne Collins’ book series hope to breathe a sigh of relief.