Chris Columbus

RENT Movie Gets 4K Ultra HD Release for 20th Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2025

In honor of the film's 20th anniversary, a special new edition of Rent will debut on 4K Ultra HD next month. Hitting shelves on November 18th, the 4K release will feature the film enhanced with Dolby Vision, along with bonus material including a commentary, a documentary, deleted scenes, and more. 

Why Chris Columbus Says a Harry Potter Film Cast Reunion Isn’t Likely
by Emmy Rice - Aug 31, 2025

In a recent statement, director Chris Columbus has dismissed any hopes of reuniting the original “Harry Potter” cast, branding the idea as “impossible” due to the fallout from J.K. Rowling’s controversial views.

Photos: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, & More Attend Special NYC Screening of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 15, 2025

On Thursday, August 14, Netflix rolled out the red carpet in New York City for a special screening of The Thursday Murder Club, with Tony Award winner Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Tom Ellis in attendance. Take a look at photos from the evening here!

Video: THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB Official Trailer Featuring Helen Mirren & More
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2025

Netflix has released the official trailer for The Thursday Murder Club, the new murder mystery comedy starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie. It will hit the streamer on August 28, 2025. Watch the video!

Video/Photos: Helen Mirren Stars in New Trailer for THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2025

Netflix has released the official trailer, along with new photos, for The Thursday Murder Club, the new murder mystery comedy starring Tony Award winner Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie. Check it out now!

Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF at Adventure Theatre
by Tavish Young - Jul 1, 2025

Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief was published in 2005 and exploded in popularity, sparking a massive franchise and countless other books, and creating a shift in middle grade culture toward ancient mythologies and pantheons much to the delight of many a social studies teacher.

Video/Photos: Helen Mirren & More in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB First Look
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025

Netflix released new photos and a teaser trailer for The Thursday Murder Club, the new murder mystery comedy starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie. Check them out now!

Video: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan & More Star in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025

Netflix has released a trailer for The Thursday Murder Club, the new murder mystery film starring Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan. The movie will arrive on Netflix on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Photos: First Look at Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan & More in THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2025

Netflix has set a date and released first look photos for The Thursday Murder Club, the new murder mystery film starring Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan. The movie will arrive on Netflix on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Take a look at the photos here!

THE GOONIES 40th Anniversary Edition To Screen At Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2025

A young teenager named Mikey Walsh finds an old treasure map in his father's attic. Hoping to save their homes from demolition, Mikey and his friends Data Wang, Chunk Cohen, and Mouth Devereaux run off on a big quest to find the secret stash of Pirate One-Eyed Willie.

THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Musical Will Make World Premiere Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024

The world premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project will open off-Broadway, conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper and directed by John Simpkins.

Review: HOME ALONE IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 9, 2024

With a score by the iconic John Williams, Home Alone is the ideal film to be set to live music at the Royal Albert Hall as a part of their Christmas season. The 1990 film, written by John Hughes directed by Chris Columbus, follows the adventures of Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), an eight-year-old boy who is left home alone (ba dum tss!) and must defend his home from a pair of robbers known as the Wet Bandits (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern).

Review: OC's Segerstrom Center Welcomes MRS. DOUBTFIRE Musical
by Michael Quintos - Oct 2, 2024

As silly and nostalgic as one might expect, the stage musical adaptation of MRS. DOUBTFIRE—based on the beloved 1993 hit film—has finally arrived to say 'hellooooo' to audiences at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, where its national tour stop featuring Tony nominee Rob McClure continues through October 6, 2024.

Video: Disney Unveils Trailer and Premiere Date for MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2024

Disney has released the trailer and announced the release date for Music by John Williams. The new documentary, which centers on the life and career of the legendary composer, will have a limited theatrical release and begin streaming November 1 on Disney+.

AFI to Present Robert Zemeckis' HERE as the Centerpiece Gala at AFI FEST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2024

The American Film Institute will present the world premiere of Robert Zemeckis' film HERE as the Centerpiece Gala at AFI FEST presented by Canva. Learn more about the film.

David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, & More Join THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2024

David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, and Henry Lloyd-Hughes have rounded out the cast for the upcoming British comedy The Thursday Letter Club. The upcoming film from Chris Columbus revolves around a group of retired friends who solve murders for fun in their retirement community. After a murder happens for real, they employ their skills to solve the real crime.

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Pantages Theatre
by Harker Jones - Jun 16, 2024

The problem is not that it’s bad — it’s certainly serviceable — so much as it’s unmemorable. Something that should never be said about a character as dynamic as Mrs. Doubtfire.

Netflix to Release Chris Columbus Film THE THURSDAY LETTER CLUB
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2024

According to reports, The Thursday Letter Club, the upcoming film from Chris Columbus, has found a distributor. Netflix will partner with Steven Spielberg's company Amblin Entertainment on the film, which stars Dame Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley. Filming will begin in the UK this June and end in September. 

Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan & Ben Kingsley Join Chris Columbus Film THE THURSDAY LETTER CLUB
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2024

Dame Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley have been cast in the upcoming film from writer/director Chris Columbus, The Thursday Letter Club. The plot revolves around a group of retired friends who solve murders for fun in their retirement community. However, after a murder happens for real, they employ their skills to solve the crime.

Idina Menzel to Launch TAKE ME OR LEAVE ME TOUR This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024

Idina Menzel is going on tour this summer! See if Menzel is performing in a city near you, and learn how to purchase tickets.