AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 4:28 p.m. EDT

The Minions and their 'big boss' Chris Meledandri keep a blockbuster machine humming

NEW YORK (AP) — At a time of perpetual upheaval in Hollywood, the Paris-based animation studio Illumination has become one of Hollywood’s most consistent blockbuster-making operations. Since 2010’s “Despicable Me,” Illumination has accounted for more than $11 billion in global box office. Its “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is the sole $1 billion movie of 2026 so far. Illumination’s next release, “Minions & Monsters,” which premieres Sunday at the Annecy Film Festival in France, stands a good chance of equaling it. Opening two weeks after Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” “Minions & Monsters” will be a new test of just how much of a powerhouse Illumination has become.

Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child

NEW YORK (AP) — Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child. On Friday, the Oscar-winning actor shared an Instagram video showing her baby bump. The 43-year-old captioned it “Baby, I'm yours” and used the Barbara Lewis hit as the soundtrack. A Hathaway spokesman said the video is “pretty obvious.” Hathaway and her husband, Adam Shulman, are already parents to Jonathan and Jack Shulman. Friday's news comes during a busy time for Hathaway. Her films this year include “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” “Mother Mary,” and “The Odyssey.”

Former child actor Daveigh Chase, 'The Ring' villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her roles in “Lilo & Stitch” and “The Ring,” has died at 35. Her father, John David Schwallier, confirmed she died from complications of bacterial meningitis and a blood infection. She had been homeless in Los Angeles. TMZ first reported Chase died Tuesday. She voiced Lilo in the 2002 animated film and won an MTV award for her role in “The Ring.” Chase also voiced a lead in “Spirited Away” and appeared in “Donnie Darko.” Her father says she struggled with drugs since age 13 and was estranged from her parents.

Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony charges for failing to report more than $8M in earnings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comedian Carlos Mencia has been arrested and charged with 12 felonies for allegedly failing to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges Thursday, calling Mencia “one of California’s biggest tax scofflaws.” Mencia faces six felony counts for personal income and six for corporate taxes from 2019 to 2024. Authorities arrested him at his Los Angeles home. He remains in custody on $250,000 bail and is expected to appear in court Monday. If convicted, he could face over 11 years in prison.

Movie Review: In 'Toy Story 5,' it's (digital) apocalypse now for toys

“Toy Story 5” may fall shy of the first three and probably ranks as the fifth best of these movies. But “Toy Story” has a high bar and the quality and thoughtfulness that has long distinguished Pixar is very much present here, writes AP Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review. As the movie’s “toys vs. tech” advertising has made abundantly clear, “Toy Story 5” is predicated on an extremely relatable conflict for kids and parents, alike. In it, tablets arrive just as ominously as weapons did in “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Given just how profoundly screens have altered childhood, the paradigm-shift storyline gives “Toy Story 5” something most sequels can’t claim: a reason for being.

Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd

Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy. He and Michelle Obama spoke as three other former presidents and their first ladies joined the Obama family on stage in an extraordinary event featuring politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures. Obama voiced his support for character, honesty, integrity, kindness, compassion and sense of duty, praising both Democrats and Republicans for their values. President Donald Trump was conspicuous both in his physical absence and by not being mentioned by any of the speakers or performers. Stevie Wonder closed the show with a rousing rendition of “Higher Ground."

Movie Review: 'The Death of Robin Hood' drains the blood, and life, out of an old English legend

Whichever version of Robin Hood is your favorite, the story takes a beating in “The Death of Robin Hood.” There are no knights in shining armor. There are no merry men. There is absolutely no swashbuckling. Writer-director Michael Sarnoski has sapped every bit of derring-do from the folk hero. It’s a thoughtful inversion of myth with some compelling ideas about the nature of storytelling. But it’s a total slog, writes AP Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review. “The Death of Robin Hood” drains the blood, and life, out of an old English legend.

Music Review: Myles Smith makes anthemic, personal pop on his debut, 'My Mess, My Heart, My Life'

British folk-pop singer-songwriter Myles Smith, known for hits “Stargazing” and “Nice To Meet You,” has released his debut album. “My Mess, My Heart, My Life,” is most interesting when it works to fill out the details of Smith's interior life and personal history, writes The Associated Press' Elise Ryan in her review. Smith is at his best when he is vulnerable and direct, like on “My Mess” and the detailed “Grandma's Place.” Niall Horan appears on “Drive Safe,” and Ed Sheeran cowrites “Dublin Lights.” Moments of detail-oriented story-telling like those provide emotional context for the platitudes employed elsewhere.

Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Dreesen, known as half of one of America's first interracial comedy duos with Tim Reid, has died. His publicist confirmed his death in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Dreesen and Reid, who met in their hometown of Chicago, created "Tim and Tom" in 1969, using humor to address social issues at a time of simmering racial tensions. They performed together until the mid-1970s. Dreesen later became a successful solo comedian, appearing on "The Tonight Show" and "The Late Show." He was Frank Sinatra's opening act for 14 years. Dreesen also acted in TV shows and films, wrote books, and was active in charitable work. Dreesen was 86.