Cinema News: Behind the stunning exit of Disney CEO Bob Chapek

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November 27, 2022

Behind the stunning exit of Disney CEO Bob Chapek

Disney's board gave Bob Chapek a three-year contract extension in June. Five months later, the board replaced him with predecessor Bob Iger. What happened?

How does 'magical sprite' comedian Alex Hooper fight cancer? One punchline at a time

Comedian Alex Hooper recently received a diagnosis of Stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma. The irrepressible funny man is using this difficult moment to take to the stage, offering a candid look at how his life has changed as he fights cancer.

Meet Andrés Cantor, the man whose breathtaking goal calls capture the 'spirit' of soccer

Cantor's famously long goal call has become his calling card. But the Telemundo star, now covering his 12th World Cup, is a true student of the game.

'Dead to Me' stars open up about the bond that saw them through a 'difficult' year

Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini spoke to The Times about the former's multiple sclerosis, the "ambiguous" ending of Netflix's dark comedy and more.

Everyone is 'rediscovering' Florence Price. Leave it to the L.A. Phil to reveal her essence

The classical world has been championing Black composers Florence Price and Margaret Bonds, but the L.A. Phil goes further.

Why Austin Butler cries every time he sees one Elvis Presley performance

The onetime Disney actor knew he had to wait for the right project. And when "Elvis" came along, he was ready to go all in.

Play Spielberg in a film directed by Spielberg? No pressure

Newcomer Gabriel LaBelle has vaulted to the heart of awards season with his turn as a younger version of Steven Spielberg in the director's autobiographical film "The Fabelmans."

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