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Special IMAX screening of ‘Spinal Tap’ sequel will feature Q&A with band and director

Tuesday, August 12 by ABC News

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, the sequel to 1984’s mockumentary This is Spinal Tap, is hitting theaters Sept. 12, but some fans will get a chance to see it a couple days early thanks to a very special IMAX screening.Dubbed the On, Off, and Around the Record... Read More.

William H. Webster, former FBI and CIA director, dies at 101

Saturday, August 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- William H. Webster, a longtime U.S. public servant who served as the head of both the FBI and the CIA in a career spanning the late 1970s to the early 1990s, has died. He was 101.The FBI confirmed his death in a... Read More.

TUESDAY 7/29 PART 2: In Music News: The secret project Lady Gaga is working on with director, Tim Burton / 3 Things To Know Today

Tuesday, July 29 by Murphy, Sam & Jodi

In Music News: The secret project Lady Gaga is working on with director, Tim Burton. 3 Things To Know Today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

‘This is Spinal Tap’ director praises comedic talents of Paul McCartney & Elton John

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

The sequel to the 1984 rock mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap will feature appearances by several rock stars, including Paul McCartney and Elton John. And the film’s director, Rob Reiner, has nothing but praise for their comedic talents."They were all great. Paul McCartney is really funny. I... Read More.

Billie Eilish teaming with director James Cameron for something ‘in 3D’

Monday, July 21 by ABC News

Billie Eilish had Titanic news for fans attending her show in Manchester, England, on Saturday.As Deadline reports, Billie told the crowd that the show was being filmed, explaining, "So, you may have noticed there’s more cameras than usual up here.”“Basically,... Read More.

‘Smurfs’ director shares Rihanna’s special connection to the franchise

Thursday, July 10 by ABC News

Rihanna's favorite childhood show was The Smurfs, making her a good fit for the role of Smurfette in the upcoming Smurfs movie.The film's director, Chris Miller, said in an interview with Variety that "everything just clicked" once he learned of her connection to... Read More.

Senate committee advances Trump’s pick for CDC director ahead of confirmation vote

Wednesday, July 9 by ABC News

Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) voted to advance Susan Monarez's nomination as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday.The panel voted along party lines 12-11.Monarez is the first CDC director... Read More.

Psycho Killer director discusses inspiration behind Talking Heads video

Friday, June 6 by ABC News

Talking Heads just released the first-ever music video for "Psycho Killer." Its director, Mike Mills, who helmed the Ewan McGregor/Christopher Plumber film Beginners, is revealing his thought process behind the concept.“The last thing you want to do is pin down... Read More.

Director Jake Sumner presents New York concert promoter Ron Delsener in new documentary

Friday, May 30 by ABC News

The new documentary Ron Delsener Presents looks at the 60-year career of legendary New York concert promoter Ron Delsener, and director Jake Sumner tells ABC Audio there’s good reason why he’s a great subject for a film."To me, Ron is a... Read More.

Hurry Up Tomorrow director says you dont need to be a Weeknd fan to enjoy this singular, unique experience

Friday, May 23 by ABC News

The new movie Hurry Up Tomorrow, in theaters now, stars chart-topping pop singer Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye and features a lot of his music. But according to the movie's director, you don't need to be a fan of The Weeknd or his many... Read More.

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