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On a recent afternoon on a Universal soundstage, Chris Pratt was regaling a group of journalists with a story about elk hunting. Suddenly, a gust of air blew through the room, toppling a giant fake plant onto a similarly giant speaker before both careened toward one unlucky reporter. Everyone gasped but stayed in their seats. Everyone, except Pratt, who sprang from his chair with a gravely serious expression, ready to help however he could. There wasn’t much that needed doing in this case. The shrub-speaker combination missed the reporter. But there was no missing the instinct. The perennial goofball turned leading man wasn’t merely a hero on screen. Apparently, he has the right stuff in reality, too. “That’s who he is. He takes responsibility for the well-being of those around…

When producers asked Alan Cumming to host the Tony Awards this year, his heart sank. Then they said, “with Kristin Chenoweth” and he said, “Oh, all right!” His partner in crime on Sunday said she had the same reaction: “I was like, `Hallelujah!’ It felt like I’d struck gold.” Tony producers are hoping they’ve struck it too with the intriguing pairing of Cumming and Chenoweth, a break from the memorable shifts done in the past by the likes of Neil Patrick Harris or Hugh Jackman. The addition of two hosts instead of just one is actually perfectly in step with a show that has amped up the number of musical numbers and celebrities to insane levels. In addition to a hefty 11 performances and the handing out of 24 competitive…

Internet security has long been one of those things that we all know is important, but don't necessarily know how to approach - certainly as far as catering for our own needs in this often-tricky area is concerned. Some people merely depend on a free antivirus solution and whatever default protection their given software or device might provide, while others fork out a lot of money every year for a fully-featured Internet security suite. As you might expect, Symantec is one of those companies that reckon you should reach into your pocket a bit more for the utmost peace of mind. So, is it worth handing over $69.99 of your hard-earned for one year of the company's range-topping family protection suite, Norton Security with Backup - or $139.98 if you sign up for…

Netflix has acquired the satirical comedy “War Machine,” with Brad Pitt set to star as General Stanley McChrystal, adding a major dose of star power to the streaming service’s growing stable of original films. Netflix, which announced the acquisition Monday, will produce the film, to be directed by Australian filmmaker David Michod (“Animal Kingdom,” “The Rover”). Shooting is set to begin in August, with the movie scheduled for release on Netflix sometime next year. “War Machine” is based on Michael Hastings’ book “The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America’s War in Afghanistan.” Hastings penned the infamous 2010 Rolling Stone profile of McChrystal that led to his resignation. The book and profile were based on weeks of nearly unfettered access to the general in 2010. “War Machine is…

McFarland, USA Based on the true story of a 1987 cross country team from McFarland High School, California, McFarland, USA centers on the arrival of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) at a predominantly Latino school, and his subsequent leadership of the boys’ team to state championship victory. It is an inspirational underdog story of triumph over tremendous obstacles. FIVE FACTS: Kingsman: The Secret Service Colin Firth is normally associated with mild-mannered roles, but turns action hero as veteran Kingsman agent Harry Hart in this exhilarating comic spy adventure. His secret organization recruits poor Londoner Gary “Eggsy” Unwin - played as an adult by Taron Egerton - to tackle a global threat from wealthy eco-terrorist Richmond Valentine (Samuel L. Jackson). FIVE FACTS:…

Yelawolf is out with his third studio album, “Love Story,” a well-produced if unremarkable effort on Eminem’s label hinged around a rap-sung revelry of southern Americana. The Alabama-based rapper has been on the cusp of rap success for a few years and the common wisdom that Eminem’s backing would put him into brighter spotlights has proven true. But “Love Story” doesn’t deliver any truly memorable tracks to the larger audience Yelawolf now enjoys. Yelawolf remains an easy equation. He delivers just enough lyricism to maintain his rap cred with enough twangy crossover guitar for interloping rap fans. “Change” is a perfect example: The track about life’s crossroads has decent lyrics, but remains saddled with a lazy pace and uninventive guitar. “Empty Bottles” is similarly bereft of energy. Yelawolf is at…

Nick Cannon remembers spending about $100,000 to film a pilot starring little-known comedian Kevin Hart, hoping to gauge interest with TV networks that didn’t understand the show’s concept. It certainly made sense to MTV. “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild `N Out” ultimately helped launch the careers of several big names in stand-up comedy, including Hart, Katt Williams, Affion Crockett and Taran Williams. “This is our generation’s version of an `In Living Color,’” said Cannon, referring to the hit `90s sketch comedy TV series. “I wanted to give this generation the same opportunity to bring out their own comedic voice.” The seventh season of “Wild `N Out” premieres Wednesday night on MTV2. Hart makes his third appearance, along with celebrity guests such as Shaquille O’Neal, Jordin Sparks, Rick Ross, Skylar Diggins, Chrissy…

Jimmy Fallon spends his evenings as host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show,” having fits of laughter with Bradley Cooper, pretending to be a teenage girl whose favorite word is “Ew!” and coming up with hashtags, but the favorite part of his day is when he’s at home, reading to his almost 2-year-old daughter, Winnie Rose. (His second daughter, Frances Cole, is a baby.) “It’s a really good bonding moment. I know I’m going to miss those days,” Fallon said in a recent interview. He happily listed the titles from his inventory of children’s books like “Moo, Baa, La La La!” by Sandra Boynton. “Oh my gosh, it’s a great book,” he gushed. Now he’s adding his own book to that inventory - “Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada” (Feiwel…

THE ICONIC DINOSAUR FRANCHISE IS BACK Dinosaurs may have long captured our imaginations in a world in which we have never witnessed them first-hand, but when it comes to the silver screen, just one franchise based on the prehistoric beasts has always stood out: Jurassic Park. The original Michael Crichton science fiction novel spawned a money-spinning 1993 film and another two sequels to date, and now, we've got another movie in the franchise set for release in the United States on June 12: Jurassic World. The story of Jurassic Park itself, of course - a disastrous attempt to create a theme park of cloned dinosaurs - is very much built on things going wrong for we mere humans, and the story of the Jurassic Park franchise hasn't always been trouble-free,…

Neil Patrick Harris was just a presenter this time, but he sure looked glad to be back from the Oscars. And why wouldn’t he be? Even when uneven, the Tonys are the most reliably entertaining of the awards shows, and often the most warmhearted and uplifting, too. That was the case Sunday, as the intimate, poignant, lesbian coming-of-age story “Fun Home” took best musical over more conventional fare, and longtime stage sweetheart Kelli O’Hara finally won a trophy after six nominations, charming the crowd with a goofy mix of bliss and relief. Here are 10 memorable moments, including some you didn’t see on TV: A YEAR FOR WOMEN: An early award - best score - signaled it was going to be a good night for “Fun Home,” but it was…

The Worldwide Developers Conference is always extremely eagerly awaited, both by ardent Apple fans and more general observers in consumer technology - and this year’s was no different. Below are some of the reports that emerged over the course of the day that paint a picture of another landmark event in Apple’s formidable history. 9 A.M. PDT (noon EDT) Crowds are starting to form outside San Francisco’s Moscone convention center ahead of Apple’s annual gathering for app developers. Apple uses the Worldwide Developers Conference to preview new features for Macs, iPhones and other devices. Apple is expected to announce a new music-subscription service incorporating a similar service from Beats, which Apple bought last year for $3 billion. Apple also might announce new tools for Apple Watch. Apple has said software…

How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (Deluxe) Florence + The Machine The English indie rock band’s last album - 2011’s Ceremonials - reached number six on the US Billboard 200, in addition to topping the UK Albums Chart. Its long-awaited follow-up therefore has a lot to live up to, but all signs are that it has emphatically succeeded, front-woman Florence Welch describing it as “the most personal record I’ve ever made.” FIVE FACTS: Major Without a Deal Troy Ave As the title of his sophomore album indicates, Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave is showing what is possible without a heavyweight record contract, Major Without a Deal having been released on his own BSB Records label. In any case, it certainly doesn’t lack for heavyweight talent, such New York rap architects as…

The world is Snake’s oyster in the latest installment of “Metal Gear Solid.” While his penchant for hiding in cardboard boxes remains, the cigar-smoking protagonist is no longer confined to slipping through linear levels in “Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain,” the next edition of Konami’s long-running stealth video game series. The open-world adventure is providing players with the power to choose exactly how Snake embarks on his missions. “Phantom Pain,” which is scheduled for release Sept. 1, is essentially a tale of revenge. The game centers on a battered and bruised Snake (voiced by Kiefer Sutherland) setting off on horseback to rebuild his private army in Cold War-era Afghanistan. After recently spending several hours with “Phantom Pain,” here are a few of the most dramatic changes coming to…

Britain’s royal family has released the first official photos of month-old Princess Charlotte, photographed by her mother in the arms of elder brother Prince George. Kensington Palace issued four images Saturday, taken by the Duchess of Cambridge in mid-May at Anmer Hall, the family’s home in eastern England. They show Charlotte propped on a pillow, cradled by George, who turns 2 in July. Charlotte wears a white sweater, the prince a white top trimmed in blue. Britain’s royals have been photographed by some of the world’s leading photographers. But Prince William and Kate are continuing a more informal tradition begun two years ago with the first official portrait of Prince George, taken by his grandfather Michael Middleton. Charlotte was born May 2 and is fourth in line to the throne.…

Melissa McCarthy left the guys of “Entourage” in the dust, landing her first No. 1 box-office debut as a leading lady with an estimated $30 million weekend for the espionage comedy “Spy.” The result added to the string of successes for McCarthy and writer-director Paul Feig, who first united on the 2011 hit “Bridesmaids.” While “Spy” fell short of the $39.1 million debut of their 2013 comedy “The Heat,” with Sandra Bullock, and came in a tad lower than some predicted, it was good enough to win a weekend lacking blockbuster punch but crowded with action, horror and the resurrected HBO series. “It sets the table for a fantastic long run,” said Chris Aronson, head of distribution for 20th Century Fox. The R-rated, action-heavy “Spy,” made for about $65 million,…

Radio hosts from the New York station that sponsored a major hip-hop concert where crowds clashed with police Sunday night condemned the unruly fans on Monday, some of whom threw bottles or tried to climb a fence to get in without tickets. New Jersey State Police in riot gear blocked gates outside the Hot 97 Summer Jam at MetLife Stadium after officials said angry people tried to push their way inside, including some who did have tickets. An armored state police vehicle later began blasting a loud, piercing noise to try to disperse the crowd, and then police fired tear gas canisters. Sixty-one people were arrested on charges including disorderly behavior, assault, trespassing and weapons possession, and 10 troopers suffered minor injuries, the New Jersey State Police said Monday. “A…

Apple announced a major new foray into streaming music on Monday as it showed off a host of new software features for its iPhones, iPads and Mac computers. The $10-a-month music service is called Apple Music and combines on-demand listening, a 24/7 radio station hosted by live DJs and a forum for artists to give fans behind-the-scenes content from upcoming releases. The service, which was announced during Apple’s annual software conference Monday, will be launched later this month in more than 100 countries. It comes at a time when iTunes songs and album sales are falling, while streaming music leaders like Spotify and Deezer are gaining subscribers and revenue. The music service was the biggest news of the company’s five-day conference, but Apple also announced a host of new upgrades…

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With a crucial legal decision looming, President Barack Obama said Monday the Supreme Court should not even have considered the latest challenge to his signature health care law but he voiced confidence the justices “will play it straight” - and leave the law intact. Obama weighed in on the merits of the case against the five-year-old Affordable Care Act as the high court prepares to announce a decision sometime later this month that could wipe out health insurance for millions of people. Wrapping up a two-day international summit Monday, Obama told reporters there was no reason for the health program to end up in court, maintaining that “the thing is working.” “Frankly, it probably shouldn’t even have been taken up,” he said. The remark was a direct and provocative challenge…