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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.

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.

Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in Louisiana rape case

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The rapper Mystikal will serve 20 years in prison for raping a woman at his Louisiana home in 2022. He pleaded guilty to third-degree rape in March with a sentencing cap of 20 years. The victim spoke in court before sentencing and asked the judge to give Mystikal the maximum sentence, according to local ABC affiliate WBRZ. She reportedly said the rapper had punched her, choked her, pulled out her braids and forcibly raped her. The Louisiana rapper's given name is Michael Lawrence Tyler. He received multiple Grammy nominations in the early 2000s.

Macy’s Fourth of July show to feature Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa and Shaboozey

NEW YORK (AP) — Macy's is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a spectacular July Fourth fireworks show featuring performances by Post Malone, Blake Shelton, Salt-N-Pepa, Noah Kahan, Bebe Rexha and Shaboozey. This 50th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will light up New York City with 85,000 shells in 30 colors from six barges, plus a new laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge. Viewers can catch the show live on NBC or Peacock from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST. The fireworks show will be accompanied by a vocal performance by “The Voice” season 29 winner Alexia Jayy.

Movie Review: 'Leviticus' makes a demon out of desire in an auspicious debut for Adrian Chiarella

The new movie “Leviticus” is being released this weekend. It's a horror-satire by Adrian Chiarella and explores a chilling premise of desire becoming deadly. The film, named after the Old Testament book often used to justify homophobia, follows Naim and Ryan, two young men in a small Australian town. Their budding romance faces a terrifying twist when Christian “conversion therapy” unleashes a demon, Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy says. Chiarella's debut nods to Alfred Hitchcock and “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” blending horror with a queer revolt. The film captures the vulnerability of new love and the dangers of repression. “Leviticus” is rated R and runs for 88 minutes.

Ann Patchett’s next accolade: A peace prize rooted in the Dayton Accords legacy

NEW YORK (AP) — Ann Patchett has received the Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award. The Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation announced the honor Wednesday, recognizing her work for fostering peace and global understanding. The award is named after the diplomat who helped broker the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords. Patchett, known for novels like “Bel Canto” and “The Dutch House,” also owns a bookstore and advocates for writers. She encourages making small, meaningful contributions to peace. The foundation also announced finalists for the 2025 Dayton Literary Peace Prize Awards, including Amanda Knox’s memoir “Free.” Winners will be announced in September.

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week

NEW YORK (AP) — Franklin Roosevelt helped launch the modern system of presidential libraries in the late 1930s. A network of museums and research facilities has since grown nationwide. Historian Douglas Brinkley calls them vital hubs for lectures and research. Presidential libraries often reflect a leader's personality and legacy. Settings for presidential libraries range from small towns in Iowa to big cities in Texas and California. Barack Obama's library opens to the public Friday in Chicago. While archives are mostly managed by the National Archives, museums are funded by private donors, which can influence how history is presented.

British TV personality Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer in final 'Clarkson’s Farm' episodes

LONDON (AP) — British television personality Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has prostate cancer on the final fifth-season episodes of his farm reality show. Clarkson says that the disease is aggressive but was detected early. The 66-year-old Clarkson tells farm manager Kaleb Cooper and consultant Charlie Ireland about his diagnosis during a harvest planning discussion on “Clarkson's Farm.” He later said from a hospital bed that part of his prostate was removed and he’ll know his prognosis in November. Clarkson is known for his outspoken views and has become an agriculture advocate since taking up farming in 2019. Clarkson said on social media Tuesday that he would share somber news on the final episodes of “Clarkson’s Farm" which were released on Wednesday.

Sean Penn to direct Warner Bros. movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros. said Tuesday. Following his Oscar-winning performance in “One Battle After Another,” Penn will direct the as-yet-untitled film from his own script. Bradley Cooper is in talks to star, though no deal has been finalized. Penn attended the 2002 hearing of the House Select Committee investigating the attack on the Capitol. The movie’s announcement comes just days after the U.S. Justice Department said it will not challenge Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.