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Buzz Feed
2 days ago
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- Buzz Feed
Rachel House Interview — Voices Of The Pacific
BuzzFeed: You voiced Gramma Tala in both Moana movies. What was it like returning to your character for the sequel? Moana 2 has been widely praised for its absolutely stunning animation. What can you share about that process? Gramma Tala showing up right when Moana needs her most is such an emotional moment at the end. What message do you hope people take away from that powerful scene? How do you balance staying true to your heritage while participating in an industry often dominated by non-Pacific Islander narratives? And is there a moment where you felt especially empowered and proud of your Māori identity? You've worked with Taika Waititi on many projects, from Hunt for the Wilderpeople to Next Goal Wins to Thor: Ragnarok. What's something that would surprise people to learn about him? If you could work with any Pacific Islander, who would it be and why? I spoke with Simone for this interview series — she's hoping to do a project with you, too! It sounded like it's not for sure yet, but is that something that you think is gonna happen? Last year, you made your feature film directorial debut with The Mountain. What did you take away from that experience? Is directing movies something you want to continue exploring? For Pacific Islanders, there are so many aspects of our cultures that we hold close to our hearts, from our foods to our dances to our tattoos. What's your favorite part of your culture? Do you have a favorite Māori food? What advice do you have for young Pacific Islander creatives? Finally, what does being Pacific Islander mean to you? Thanks for chatting with us, Rachel! Be sure to keep up with Rachel here.
Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Oakbrook Center Movies on the Lawn series returns June 18
Oakbrook Center's popular Movies on the Lawn series of free family films shown at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings returns June 18 and runs through Aug. 27 in the village green area, near Crate & Barrel. Showing of the movies began in 2014 and will have one significant change this summer to the digital screen that is 18 feet wide and 32 feet tall. 'We are installing a new digital screen this year that will improve video and sound quality of the movies,' said Serge Khalimsky, senior general manager of Oakbrook Center. Khalimsky said Oakbrook Center has continued the movie series as a way to offer a free, safe, family fun entertainment option to the local community. 'The lawn at Oakbrook is a town square, and we want to provide a place for the community to come together,' he said. 'The Movies on the Lawn series has become a summer staple for local families looking to enjoy a nice night out in the summer.' Khalimsky said attracting people to the Wednesday night movies is a good way to bring additional business to the mall's stores and restaurants. 'We want those who attend to have the whole Oakbrook experience, whether they want to come early and do a bit of shopping, or eat at one of the restaurants, or grab a bite to enjoy during the movie from our food hall,' he said, adding that The Table at Crate will be setting up to sell refreshments that can be purchased at the lawn. Khalimsky said mall management has received great feedback from its tenants about how good business is during movie nights. 'The events bring in guests who often grab dinner at the restaurants beforehand or pick up takeout to enjoy on the lawn during the movie,' he said. 'It's also a nice setup for families or couples, with some members heading off to shop, while others settle in for the movie. It's a great way to spend the evening.' Khalimsky said Oakbrook Center staff does its best to curate a list of classic fan favorite movies or recent blockbuster hits. 'Last year, we showed 'Barbie,' and this summer we'll show 'Wicked,'' he said. 'Additionally, if we are working with a local partner on a themed night, we'll choose a movie that pairs well with the evening, such as, July 9th is 'Dog Man,' and we'll have Hinsdale Animal Society on-site.' Seating for movies is on a first-come first-serve basis, with blankets and chairs welcome. Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Movies on the Lawn are subject to the weather and will not be rescheduled. The 2025 movie schedule: June 18 – 'Moana 2' (animated -PG) June 25 – 'IF' (Live-PG) July 2 – 'The Marvels' (Live-PG13) July 9 – Hinsdale Humane Society Night – 'Dog Man' (animated-PG) July 16 – People's Resource Center BTS Night – double feature: 'Inside Out,' 4-6 p.m. (animated-PG) and 'Inside Out 2,' 7-9 p.m. (animated – PG). July 23 – 'Wicked' (Live-PG) July 30 – 'Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny' (Live-PG13) August 6 – 'Elemental' (animated-PG) August 13 – 'Kung Fu Panda 4' (animated-PG) August 20 – 'Dungeons & Dragons: Horror Among Thieves' (Live-PG13) August 27 – 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' (Live-PG13)
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Free Friday movie nights return to Knox County parks
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knox County's third annual outdoor film series kicks off on May 30 with free Friday night screenings continuing through July. The series begins with Garfield the Movie at Clayton Park. The next few weeks, families can enjoy films like Inside Out 2, Wicked, Moana 2 and the Minecraft Movie at parks across Knox County. Festivities will always start at 7 p.m., and the movie will start once the sun has set. Whataburger to open Knoxville location on Cumberland Avenue Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs and snacks, but leave the alcohol at home. May 30: Garfield The Movie at Clayton Park June 13: Inside Out 2 at Carter Park June 27: Wicked at Carl Cowan Park July 11: Moana 2 at Powell Station Park July 25: The Minecraft Movie at French Memorial Park 'These events are a summertime favorite for families across the region,' said Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs. 'They're a great way to enjoy a relaxing evening outdoors, catch a movie, and experience the beauty of our parks.' Babalu on Gay Street closing for the second time Any updates to the schedule due to weather will be posted on the Parks and Recreation Facebook and X pages. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
All the special movie screenings for kids happening this summer around the Twin Cities
It's a full-time job to keep kids busy through the summer, even with camps and other plans eating up some time. Local organizations like the parks, museums, and play areas add lots of activities throughout the summer to help out. That includes parks and movie theaters adding a heroic number of movie screenings for kids. Many of those theaters have family-friendly series playing that put classic and recent kid films up at a steep discount. Even better, there are tons of free movies playing in parks all around Minnesota. To get your family plans in place, here's a look at the kid movies hitting screens throughout the summer. (Though, we're not including newly-released films, since we assume you'll be able to track those down on your own.) Movies with special pricing are noted in parentheses. May 29: Twilight (2008) at Grandview Theatre May 31: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) at The Parkway Theater May 31–June 1: The Laurel and Hardy Festival at Heights Theater May 31–June 5: The Boss Baby (2017) at St. Michael Cinema ($1) June 2: The Goonies (1985) at Heights Theater June 4 and 10: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014) at Alamo Drafthouse June 5: Mufasa The Lion King (2024) at Brackett Field Park in Minneapolis (free) June 6: The Garfield Movie (2024) at Webber Park in Minneapolis (free) June 6–10: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) at The Trylon Cinema June 6–7: Clue (1985) at Riverview Theater June 7–12: The Wild Robot (2024) at St. Michael Cinema ($1) June 8–12: Despicable Me 4 (2024) at Oakdale Cinema, Parkwood Cinema, Rosemount Cinema, Southbridge Crossing Cinema, and West End Cinema June 9–14: The Land Before Time (1988) at Riverview Theater ($1) June 10–12: The Bad Guys (2022) at B&B Theatres Mall of America ($5) June 10: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) at Bottineau Park in Minneapolis (free) June 11: Twilight (2008) at The Commons in Minneapolis (free) June 12: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) at North Loop Green in Minneapolis (free) June 12: Wonka (2023) at Victory Memorial Drive in Minneapolis (free) June 13: Inside Out 2 (2024) at The Oval in Roseville (free) June 13: Moana 2 (2024) at Pioneer Park in Monticello (free) June 13–14: My Neighbor Totoro (1988) at Riverview Theater June 13–17: Star Wars (1977) at The Trylon Cinema June 14: Moana 2 (2024) at Polar Lakes Park in White Bear Township (free) June 14–15 and 18: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) at Oakdale Cinema, Parkwood Cinema, Rosemount Cinema, St. Michael Cinema, Southbridge Crossing Cinema, and West End Cinema June 14–19: The Bad Guys (2022) at St. Michael Cinema ($1) June 15–19: Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024) at Oakdale Cinema, Parkwood Cinema, Rosemount Cinema, Southbridge Crossing Cinema, and West End Cinema June 16: Cool Runnings (1993) at Sumner Field Park in Minneapolis (free) June 16–18: The Garfield Movie (2024) at Alamo Drafthouse June 16 and 18: Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) at Mann Edina Theatres June 16–21: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) at Riverview Theater ($1) June 16: The Wizard of Oz (1939) at Heights Theater June 17: IF (2024) at St. Anthony Park in Minneapolis (free) June 17–19: The Garfield Movie (2024) at B&B Theatres Mall of America ($5) June 18: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) at St. Michael Cinema June 18: Black Panther (2018) at The Commons in Minneapolis (free) June 20: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) at Bohanon Park in Minneapolis (free) June 20: Moana 2 (2024) at Nicollet Commons Park in Burnsville (free) June 20 and 23–25: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022) at Alamo Drafthouse June 22–24: The Secret World of Arrietty (2010) at St. Michael Cinema June 23–28: Sing 2 (2021) at Riverview Theater ($1) June 23: Monsters, Inc. (2001) at Van Cleve Park in Minneapolis (free) June 23 and 25: Bad Guys (2022) at Mann Edina Theatres June 24: Inside Out 2 (2024) at Lyndale Farmstead Park in Minneapolis (free) June 24–26: Paw Patrol 2 (2023) at B&B Theatres Mall of America ($5) June 25: Moana 2 (2024) at Hyland Hill in Bloomington (free) June 26: Wicked (2024) at North Loop Green in Minneapolis (free) June 26: Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) at Beltrami Park in Minneapolis (free) June 27: The Wild Robot (2024) at Audubon Park in Minneapolis (free) June 27 and 30–July 2: Hotel Transylvania (2012) at Alamo Drafthouse June 29–30: Clueless (1995) at St. Michael Cinema June 30 and July 2: Despicable Me 4 (2024) at Mann Edina Theatres June 30–July 5: The Bad Guys (2022) at Riverview Theater ($1) July 1: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003) movie party at Alamo Drafthouse July 1: Captain America: Brave New World (2025) at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis (free) July 7: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) at Painter Park in Minneapolis (free) July 7 and 9: IF (2024) at Mann Edina Theatres July 7–12: Migration (2022) at Riverview Theater ($1) July 7–9: The Bad Guys (2022) at Alamo Drafthouse July 8: Moana 2 (2024) at Hiawatha School Park in Minneapolis (free) July 8–10: Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024) at B&B Theatres Mall of America ($5) July 10: The Parent Trap (1998) at Sibley Manor Apartments in St. Paul (free) July 10: Inside Out 2 (2024) at North Loop Green in Minneapolis (free) July 11: Wicked (2024) at Armatage Park in Minneapolis (free) July 11: Wicked (2024) at The Oval in Roseville (free) July 11–12: Black Panther (2018) at Walker Art Center July 11–12: Spirited Away (2001) at Riverview Theater July 11 and 14–16: The Wild Robot (2024) at Alamo Drafthouse July 12: Angels in the Outfield (1993) at McRae Park (free) July 12: Wicked (2024) at Polar Lakes Park in White Bear Township (free) July 14: Despicable Me 4 (2024) at Waite Park in Minneapolis (free) July 14 and 16: The Wild Robot (2024) at Mann Edina Theatres July 14–19: The Wild Robot (2024) at Riverview Theater ($1) July 15: Moana 2 (2024) at Windom Northeast Park (free) July 15–17: Sing 2 (2021) at B&B Theatres Mall of America ($5) July 16: Inside Out 2 (2024) at Hyland Hill in Bloomington (free) July 17: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) at East Phillips Park (free) July 18: The Wild Robot (2024) at Lynnhurst Park (free) July 18 and 21–23: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) at Alamo Drafthouse July 18–19: The Goonies (1985) at Riverview Theater July 18–19: The NeverEnding Story (1984) at Walker Art Center July 18: Inside Out 2 (2024) at Town Green in Maple Grove (free) July 19: IF (2024) at Kenny Park (free) July 19: Soul (2020) at Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis (free) July 19–23: My Neighbor Totoro (1988) at St. Michael Cinema July 20: The Sound of Music (1965) at Heights Theater July 21: Finding Nemo (2003) at Northeast Athletic Field Park in Minneapolis (free) July 21–26: Trolls Band Together (2023) at Riverview Theater ($1) July 21 and 23: Paw Patrol: The Movie (2021) at Mann Edina Theatres July 22–24: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) at B&B Theatres Mall of America ($5) July 22: Elemental (2023) at Kenwood Park in Minneapolis (free) July 23: Wicked (2024) sing-along at The Commons in Minneapolis (free) July 24: Paddington in Peru (2024) at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis (free) July 25: Inside Out 2 (2024) at Matthews Park in Minneapolis (free) July 25: Inside Out 2 (2024) at Nicollet Commons Park in Burnsville (free) July 25: Moana 2 (2024) at Walton Park in Oakdale (free) July 25: Grown Ups (2010) at Town Green in Maple Grove (free) July 25: Clueless (1995) at Como Midway Pavilion in St. Paul (free) July 25 and 28–30: Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) at Alamo Drafthouse July 26: Moana 2 (2024) at Fuller Park in Minneapolis (free) July 29: Shrek (2001) at Dickman Park in minneapolis (free) July 28 and 30: Migration (2023) at Mann Edina Theatres July 28–Aug. 2: Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) at Riverview Theater ($1) July 29–31: The Wild Robot (2024) at B&B Theatres Mall of America ($5) July 30: Moana 2 (2024) at The Commons (free) July 31: Lady and the Tramp (2019) at Loring Park in Minneapolis (free) Aug. 1: Moana 2 (2024) at The Oval in Roseville (free) Aug. 1: A Minecraft Movie (2025) at Pioneer Park in Monticello (free) Aug. 1: E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (1982) at Town Green in Maple Grove (free) Aug. 1–2: Princess Mononoke (1997) at Riverview Theater Aug. 1–2: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) at Walker Art Center Aug. 2: The Wild Robot (2024) at Folwell Park (free) Aug. 4: Elemental (2023) at Linden Hills Park in Minneapolis (free) Aug. 4 and 6: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) at Mann Edina Theatres Aug. 4–9: Despicable Me 4 (2024) at Riverview Theater ($1) Aug. 5: Inside Out 2 (2024) at Luxton Park in Minneapolis (free) Aug. 6: Inside Out 2 (2024) at The Commons in Minneapolis (free) Aug. 7: Wicked (2024) at Logan Park (free) Aug. 7: The Emperor's New Groove (2000) at 21st Century Bank Event Center in Rogers (free) Aug. 8: Pitch Perfect (2012) at Town Green in Maple Grove (free) Aug. 8: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) at Nicollet Commons Park in Burnsville (free) Aug. 8: Aladdin (2019) at Lake Nokomis Park in Minneapolis (free) Aug. 8: Men in Black (1997) at El Rio Vista Recreation Center in St. Paul (free) Aug. 9: Piece by Piece (2024) at Pershing Park in Minneapolis (free) Aug. 9: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) at Polar Lakes Park in White Bear Township (free) Aug. 10–12: Grave of the Fireflies (1988) at St. Michael Cinema Aug. 11–16: Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) at Riverview Theater ($1) Aug. 12: Captain America: Brave New World (2025) at North Commons Park in Minneapolis (free) Aug. 14: Wicked (2024) at Creekview Park in Minneapolis (free) Aug. 14: Lilo & Stitch (2002) at 21st Century Bank Event Center in Rogers (free) Aug. 15: Toy Story (1995) at Edgcumbe Recreation Center in St. Paul (free) Aug. 15: Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) at Phelps Field Park (free) Aug. 15: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) at Walton Park in Oakdale (free) Aug. 15: The Wizard of Oz (1939) at Huset Park East in Columbia Heights (free) Aug. 16: Middle School Movie Club at The Walker Art Center Aug. 18: Haunted Mansion (2023) at Loring Park in Minneapolis (free) Aug. 18–23: Shrek (2001) at Riverview Theater ($1) Aug. 19: A Minecraft Movie (2025) at 40th Street Park in Minneapolis (free) Aug. 21: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023) at North Mississippi Regional Park in Minneapolis (free) Aug. 21: Moana 2 (2024) at 21st Century Bank Event Center in Rogers (free) Aug. 22: Wicked (2024) at Corcoran Park in Minneapolis (free) Aug. 22: Up (2009) in Town Green in Maple Grove (free) Aug. 22: Cool Runnings (1993) at Central Village Park in St. Paul (free) Aug. 23–27: Ponyo (2008) at St. Michael Cinema Aug. 25: Migration (2023) at Pearl Park in Minneapolis (free) Aug. 25–30: Shrek 2 (2004) at Riverview Theater ($1) Aug. 26: The Mighty Ducks (1992) at Jackson Square Park in Minneapolis (free) Aug. 28: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2024) at Bassett Creek Park in Minneapolis (free) Aug. 28: Inside Out 2 (2024) at Ainsworth Park in St. Louis Park (free) Aug. 29: Jumanji (1995) at Lake Phalen Beach in St. Paul (free) Aug. 29: Moana 2 (2024) at Town Green in Maple Grove (free)
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Every movie you can watch for free in Minneapolis parks this summer
Few things feel as emblematic of summer in Minneapolis as watching movies in the park. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) has unveiled the full lineup of films parkgoers can drop into throughout the summer. Each of the more than 60 movies will play at dusk and will be free for everyone. This summer's lineup is heavy on recent family-friendly films, with a couple of 2025 releases — Captain America: Brave New World and A Minecraft Movie — as well as a whole lot of 2024 movies like Wicked, Wild Robot, Kung Fu Panda 4, Inside Out 2, Moana 2, and Paddington in Peru. Where last summer had a couple of nights tucked away for older audiences, like Past Lives or, arguably, the latest Godzilla x Kong installment. This summer has a little less of that. The more adult-geared fare, which is still largely family-friendly-ish, includes Barbie, Mamma Mia!, Grease, Footloose, The Fall Guy, and The Fifth Element. Also, for the second straight year, Cool Runnings is getting some love. It's bobsled time. Here's the lineup for the MPRB's Movies in the Park series in 2025: June 4: Footloose (2011) at The Commons June 5: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) at Brackett Field Park June 6: The Garfield Movie (2024) at Webber Park June 7: Forrest Gump (1994) at Lake Harriet Bandshell June 10: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) at Bottineau Park June 11: Twilight (2008) at The Commons June 12: Wonka (2023) at Victory Memorial Drive June 16: Cool Runnings (1993) at Sumner Field Park June 17: IF (2024) at St. Anthony Park June 18: Black Panther (2018) at The Commons June 20: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) at Bohanon Park June 21: Barbie (2023) at Lake Harriet Bandshell June 23: Monsters, Inc. (2001) at Van Cleve Park June 24: Inside Out 2 (2024) at Lyndale Farmstead Park June 25: Barbie (2023) at The Commons June 26: Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) at Beltrami Park June 27: Wild Robot (2024) at Audubon Park July 1: Captain America: Brave New World (2025) at Powderhorn Park July 2: A League of Their Own (1992) at The Commons July 7: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) at Painter Park July 8: Moana 2 (2024) at Hiawatha School Park July 9: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) at The Commons July 10: The Fall Guy (2024) at Victory Park July 11: Wicked (2024) at Armatage Park July 12: Angels in the Outfield (1993) at McRae Park July 14: Despicable Me 4 (2024) at Waite Park July 15: Moana 2 (2024) at Windom Northeast Park July 16: The Fifth Element (1997) at The Commons July 17: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) at East Phillips Park July 18: Wild Robot (2024) at Lynnhurst Park July 19: IF (2024) at Kenny Park July 19: Soul (2020) at Lake Harriet Bandshell July 21: Finding Nemo (2003) at Northeast Athletic Field Park July 22: Elemental (2023) at Kenwood Park July 23: Wicked (2024) sing-along at The Commons July 24: Paddington in Peru (2024) at Powderhorn Park July 25: Inside Out 2 (2024) at Matthews Park July 26: Moana 2 (2024) at Fuller Park July 29: Shrek (2001) at Dickman Park July 30: Moana 2 (2024) at The Commons July 31: Lady and the Tramp (2019) at Loring Park Aug. 1: Remember the Titans (2000) at Lake Harriet Bandshell Aug. 2: Wild Robot (2024) at Folwell Park Aug. 4: Elemental (2023) at Linden Hills Park Aug. 5: Inside Out 2 (2024) at Luxton Park Aug. 6: Inside Out 2 (2024) at The Commons Aug. 7: Wicked (2024) at Logan Park Aug. 8: Aladdin (2019) at Lake Nokomis Park Aug. 9: Piece by Piece (2024) at Pershing Park Aug. 11: Barbie (2023) at Mueller Park Aug. 12: Captain America: Brave New World (2025) at North Commons Park Aug. 13: Mamma Mia! (2008) at The Commons Aug. 14: Wicked (2024) at Creekview Park Aug. 15: Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) at Phelps Field Park Aug. 16: Grease (1978) at Lake Harriet Bandshell Aug. 18: Haunted Mansion (2023) at Loring Park Aug. 19: A Minecraft Movie (2025) at 40th Street Park Aug. 20: Mean Girls (2024) at The Commons Aug. 21: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023) at North Mississippi Regional Park Aug. 22: Wicked (2024) at Corcoran Park Aug. 25: Migration (2023) at Pearl Park Aug. 26: The Mighty Ducks (1992) at Jackson Square Park Aug. 27: The Fall Guy (2024) at The Commons Aug. 28: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2024) at Bassett Creek Park Aug. 29: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) at Lake Hiawatha Park Aug. 30: Thor: Ragnarok (2017) at Bryant Square Park Films start at dusk, with tentative start times listed on the MPRB site. Be sure to check the Parks and Recreation Board website before heading out, as the schedule may change.
