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Real-world walkers? ‘The Walking Dead’ is getting the Pokémon Go game treatment

Last year, it was the augmented-reality challenge of Pokémon Go that brought new life to geo-gaming. This year, AMC is hoping that terrain-based gamers will muster the same excite...

DATE: Aug 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

No great ‘Leap!’: Tale of an aspiring ballerina falls short by recent animated-fare standards

Anyone who’s ever dreamed of tutus, tights and toe shoes will likely get a kick out of “Leap!” But the Weinstein Co.’s first animated film under the Mizchief banner – the tale of a determine...

DATE: Aug 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

All the times Jon Snow nearly died (and the one time he did), ranked

During last week’s nail-biter “Game of Thrones” episode, Jon Snow nearly died not once but twice. As usual, he managed to escape (somewhat) unscathed. That’s kind of his M.O., isn...

DATE: Aug 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Here’s why a Joker movie could work – even without Jared Leto

Why so serious? The Joker may be getting his own movie, that’s why. Deadline and Variety are reporting that “The Hangover” director Todd Phillips is negotiating with Warner Bros. ...

DATE: Aug 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

American holds onto Air Guitar World Championship title

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Matt “Airistotle” Burns is the best when it comes to pretend playing guitar. The American successfully defended his title at the 22nd Air Guitar World Champi...

DATE: Aug 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

Twitter retaliation: Stephen King blocks Trump from ‘It’

BANGOR, Maine – Stephen King is retaliating against President Donald Trump for blocking him on Twitter. In a post late Thursday, the Maine horror author said he would block Trump ...

DATE: Aug 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Books

‘Wonder Woman’ director slams James Cameron’s criticism

LOS ANGELES – The director of “Wonder Woman” says James Cameron’s criticism of the film is “unsurprising” because he can’t understand it. In an interview with British newspaper Th...

DATE: Aug 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

How Dick Gregory changed stand-up forever

Comedian, activist died Saturday

DATE: Aug 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Book World: Actor Bruce Campbell offers an engaging master class in schlock

“Frankly, I can never be far enough from Hollywood,” wrote lantern-jawed Bruce Campbell in his 2001 memoir If Chins Could Kill. Now, in this variety pack of “further confessions” ...

DATE: Aug 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Books

Baldwin revives Trump impression for summer spinoff of ‘SNL’

NEW YORK – Alec Baldwin has put on his blond wig to reprise his impression of President Donald Trump for NBC’s summer spinoff of “Saturday Night Live.” Baldwin opened Thursday’s e...

DATE: Aug 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Cheers’ actor, radio host Jay Thomas dies at 69

LOS ANGELES – Jay Thomas, a radio talk show host and actor with recurring roles on the sitcoms “Murphy Brown” and “Cheers,” has died, his publicist said. Thomas was 69. He was “on...

DATE: Aug 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Stew Mosberg releases book of short stories

Stew Mosberg didn’t start off as a published writer. The Brooklyn, New York, native had spent his first career in package design and branding in Manhattan. It was during that time that he fi...

DATE: Aug 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Books

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.