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'Star Trek Into Darkness' is a crown jewel in the history of 'Star Trek'
When the credits roll at the end and you’re sitting there with a big smile on your face, that's a good thing.
Book review: 'Joseph: A Stalwart Witness' is a realistic book
"Joseph: A Stalwart Witness" by Cecilia Jensen is a historical novel based in New England during the Second Great Awakening. It is a unique book that captures the life of Joseph Smith in an... Read more »
Disney reportedly pulls new 'Brave' image of glamorized princess
Yahoo!, The Christian Post and Marin Independent Journal say Disney succumbed to pressures and removed the adult Merida image from Disney's princess site. Yet, according to IGN, the original Pixar... Read more »
USA Today founder honored at memorial service
Colleagues and friends paying tribute to USA Today founder Al Neuharth on Friday remembered him not as a driven media giant but as a loyal native South Dakotan who never forgot his roots. Read more »
Steve Eaton: Weekend may spark traumatic Star Trek memories for columnist
Star Trek fans will head to the movies this weekend, expecting an exciting new chapter to unfold in the Federation's history. I will go too, but I fear it may dredge up for me some traumatic memories. Read more »
Movie mobsters highlight newly released Blu-ray sets
Movie mobsters, from “The Public Enemy” and “Little Caesar” to “Goodfellas” and “The Departed,” are being repackaged in new Blu-ray sets, as are two... Read more »
Former lawyer says OJ Simpson knew about guns
The lawyer who unsuccessfully defended O.J. Simpson against armed robbery charges testified Friday his client knew two companions had guns in a 2007 confrontation with memorabilia dealers. Read more »
$1 million in jewels stolen near Cannes film fest
A French police official says jewelry worth about $1 million has been stolen from a safe in a Cannes hotel room, against the backdrop of the Riviera resort town's film festival. Read more »
OJ back in court; Day 4 of bid for new Vegas trial
A lawyer who represented O.J. Simpson during the appeal of his armed robbery conviction to the Nevada Supreme Court testified Thursday that he's convinced that Simpson's lead trial lawyer made... Read more »
Is the Wii U already becoming outdated?
Some next-gen graphics engines will not support Nintendo's struggling Wii U, according to developers at this year's GDC. Is the brand new console already being outpaced by its competitors? Read more »
Weird ‘Cloud Atlas’ leads new DVD, Blu-ray releases
New on DVD and Blu-ray, ‘Cloud Atlas’ has no shortage of star power, led by Tom Hanks and Halle Berry buried under heavy makeup for multiple roles, but ultimately it’s a sterile... Read more »
Review: Chemistry of the cast of 'Barber of Seville' captures key aspect of storytelling
From the opening chords of the overture to the ensemble cast, each component of "The Barber of Seville" contributes to its masterful storytelling by the Utah Opera. Read more »
'Star Trek Into Darkness' is a really fun ride
The non-stop action in the latest J.J. Abram's chapter may not feel like Gene Roddenberry's "Star Trek," but it's a great deal of fun. Read more »
‘Star Trek Into Darkness’: 3 points for parents
Information for parents about the film "Star Trek Into Darkness." Read more »
Doug's Take: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' is a crown jewel in the history of 'Star Trek'
When the credits roll at the end of a highly anticipated film and you’re sitting there with a big smile on your face, that’s a good thing. That’s exactly what I experienced as the... Read more »
New novel ‘Inferno’ by Dan Brown is full of allusions to science and history
With “Inferno,” author Dan Brown continues the Robert Langdon saga that began with previous novels “Angels and Demons,” “The Da Vinci Code” and “The Lost... Read more »
Turning the corner? E-book revenue props up publishing industry
BookStats, which calls itself “publishing’s most comprehensive annual survey,” released data Wednesday for book sales during the 2012 calendar year. Read more »
Pleasant Grove class shows kids how to 'sit'
The Pleasant Grove day camp is designed for boys and girls, ages 10 to 15, who want to learn some skills in order to become baby-sitting pros. Read more »
Stop-motion guru Ray Harryhausen left a legacy of unforgettable movie moments
Here's a look at some of the most memorable scenes in Ray Harryhausen's long career of special effects wizardry. Read more »
Report: Most guests on cable news shows are white men
Media Matters compiled extensive data about the guests who appear on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC. Read more »
‘My Little Pony’ movie will be about teenage girls
The new “Equestria Girls” spinoff comes during the 30th anniversary of My Little Pony, and is a result of the brand’s renewed popularity via the television program “My... Read more »
Victims of '88 DUI bus crash in Ky. remembered
Quinton Higgins lost his best friend when the church bus he was riding in 25 years ago was turned into a fireball by a drunken driver on a Kentucky road, in what remains the nation's deadliest... Read more »
'Into Darkness' is missing that 'Star Trek' sense of fun
The giddiness of "Star Trek" is gone, but "Star Trek Into Darkness" maintains its love of character and pathos, the other great selling points of this re-booted sci-fi franchise. There's action in... Read more »
Being busy is just part of being a mom
Generations of mothers must have had a hard time getting their family out of the proverbial door. Read more »
Theater preview: Area universities announce 2013-14 stage seasons
BYU, the University of Utah and UVU announce theater lineups for their 2013-14 seasons that include five award-winning musicals, four Shakespeare plays and five new works by local playwrights. Read more »
Linda & Richard Eyre: Once in a while, be a little crazy
We have a little premise that many will disagree with but we present it anyway as a thought-provoker. The premise is that it is actually a good thing to indulge yourself a bit once in a while. Read more »
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Disney reportedly pulls new 'Brave' image of glamorized princess
Yahoo!, The Christian Post and Marin Independent Journal say Disney succumbed to pressures and removed the adult Merida image from Disney's princess site. Yet, according to IGN, the original Pixar... Read more »
Disney's 'Brave' makeover sparks fury from fans, director
Disney crowned Merida of "Brave" as its 11th princess Saturday, but not before giving her a princess makeover that angered not only fans but one of the film's creators as well. Read more »
Doug's Take: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' is a crown jewel in the history of 'Star Trek'
When the credits roll at the end of a highly anticipated film and you’re sitting there with a big smile on your face, that’s a good thing. That’s exactly what I experienced as the... Read more »
Utahn, castaway Dawn Meehan reflects on 'Survivor: Caramoan'
Utahn Dawn Meehan said she accomplished what she set out to do on the 26th season of “Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites.” Read more »
Is the Wii U already becoming outdated?
Some next-gen graphics engines will not support Nintendo's struggling Wii U, according to developers at this year's GDC. Is the brand new console already being outpaced by its competitors? Read more »
Former lawyer says OJ Simpson knew about guns
The lawyer who unsuccessfully defended O.J. Simpson against armed robbery charges testified Friday his client knew two companions had guns in a 2007 confrontation with memorabilia dealers. Read more »
A look back at the Star Trek film franchise
With "Star Trek into Darkness" hitting theaters in May it's a good time to look back at the ups and downs of the Star Trek movie franchise. Will the new film be another "Wrath of Khan," another... Read more »
'Star Trek Into Darkness' is a really fun ride
The non-stop action in the latest J.J. Abram's chapter may not feel like Gene Roddenberry's "Star Trek," but it's a great deal of fun. Read more »
‘Star Trek Into Darkness’: 3 points for parents
Information for parents about the film "Star Trek Into Darkness." Read more »
Utahn Dawn Meehan's 'Castaway Themesong' playlist for fellow players on 'Survivor: Caramoan'
Utahn Dawn Meehan was in the final three on the recently wrapped up “ Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites. " Partway through the season, she tweeted out her “Castaway... Read more »
Weird ‘Cloud Atlas’ leads new DVD, Blu-ray releases
New on DVD and Blu-ray, ‘Cloud Atlas’ has no shortage of star power, led by Tom Hanks and Halle Berry buried under heavy makeup for multiple roles, but ultimately it’s a sterile... Read more »
Utahn in final three, but it's Cochran who wins 'Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites' (+video)
Utahn and Favorite Dawn Meehan was one of the final three castaways who lasted all 39 days on “Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites.” But it was Harvard Law School graduate... Read more »
Review: Chemistry of the cast of 'Barber of Seville' captures key aspect of storytelling
From the opening chords of the overture to the ensemble cast, each component of "The Barber of Seville" contributes to its masterful storytelling by the Utah Opera. Read more »
New novel ‘Inferno’ by Dan Brown is full of allusions to science and history
With “Inferno,” author Dan Brown continues the Robert Langdon saga that began with previous novels “Angels and Demons,” “The Da Vinci Code” and “The Lost... Read more »
USA Today founder honored at memorial service
Colleagues and friends paying tribute to USA Today founder Al Neuharth on Friday remembered him not as a driven media giant but as a loyal native South Dakotan who never forgot his roots. Read more »
‘My Little Pony’ movie will be about teenage girls
The new “Equestria Girls” spinoff comes during the 30th anniversary of My Little Pony, and is a result of the brand’s renewed popularity via the television program “My... Read more »
Bountiful ballet school founded in 1973 still standing strong, helping to fulfill dreams
One local ballet school finds success and respect for 40 years by sticking to its core principles: a classical ballet focus and a commitment to nurturing all types of students. Read more »
Linda & Richard Eyre: Once in a while, be a little crazy
We have a little premise that many will disagree with but we present it anyway as a thought-provoker. The premise is that it is actually a good thing to indulge yourself a bit once in a while. Read more »
Theater preview: Area universities announce 2013-14 stage seasons
BYU, the University of Utah and UVU announce theater lineups for their 2013-14 seasons that include five award-winning musicals, four Shakespeare plays and five new works by local playwrights. Read more »
Reptilian menaces, icy assimilators and Klingon commanders: Top villains from the Star Trek series (+video)
With his star turn as the new Star Trek villain John Harrison, Benedict Cumberbatch has many fans of the film and television franchise already ranking him as one of the best Trek villains ever.... Read more »
‘Great Gatsby’ makes history as one of best runner-ups ever
Female moviegoers proved instrumental in making “The Great Gatsby” a commercial success. Read more »
OJ back in court; Day 4 of bid for new Vegas trial
A lawyer who represented O.J. Simpson during the appeal of his armed robbery conviction to the Nevada Supreme Court testified Thursday that he's convinced that Simpson's lead trial lawyer made... Read more »
Steve Eaton: Weekend may spark traumatic Star Trek memories for columnist
Star Trek fans will head to the movies this weekend, expecting an exciting new chapter to unfold in the Federation's history. I will go too, but I fear it may dredge up for me some traumatic memories. Read more »
Turning the corner? E-book revenue props up publishing industry
BookStats, which calls itself “publishing’s most comprehensive annual survey,” released data Wednesday for book sales during the 2012 calendar year. Read more »
Fighting the 'good' fight: Families find constructive ways to handle discord
The right skills can change a family squabble and even strengthen relationships. You have to be willing to use tools that are helpful — may even need to practice with them. People who love... Read more »
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