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Box Office: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ opens behind ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” continues to dominate the North American box office, topping charts for the fifth weekend with $13.3 million in sales. Meanwhile, “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” secured second place with $13 million. Despite strong reviews and a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score, it fell short of expectations. Disney celebrated a milestone as “Zootopia 2” became the highest-grossing animated Motion Picture Association release ever. “The Housemaid” and “Marty Supreme” rounded out the top five. “Lord of the Rings” re-releases also performed well, landing in the top 10.

Prince Harry's court battle against British tabloids reaches final chapter

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry has returned to court as part of a high-profile case against the publisher of the Daily Mail. He and others, including Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, accuse Associated Newspapers of invading their privacy through unlawful tactics. The publisher denies these claims. The trial in London’s High Court is expected to last nine weeks. This is part of Harry's ongoing battle against the press, which he blames for his mother's death and attacks on his wife, Meghan. The case has seen various legal battles, with both sides claiming victories. A private investigator's conflicting statements add complexity to the case.

What to Stream: 'The Smashing Machine,' Louis Tomlinson, 'The Beauty' and Bruce Springsteen biopic

Dwayne Johnson transforming into MMA pioneer Mark Kerr for “The Smashing Machine” and Louis Tomlinson releasing his third solo album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time for the week of Jan. 19 as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Ryan Murphy’s new series “The Beauty” tackles beauty standards with some horror mixed in, Jeremy Allen White plays The Boss in “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” and Megadeth going out with a bang with their final, self-titled album.

Green Day to open 60th Super Bowl with anniversary ceremony celebrating generations of MVPs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL has announced that Green Day will kick off the 60th Super Bowl with an opening ceremony at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The performance will celebrate six decades of the league's championship game history. The band will help usher generations of Super Bowl MVPs onto the field. Lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong says he is excited to open the event in the trio's native San Francisco Bay Area. The ceremony will air live at 3 p.m. Pacific on Feb. 8 on NBC and other platforms. It will come before pregame performances by Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones.

Thousands of fans celebrate life of legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of people gathered at San Francisco’s Civic Center to celebrate Bob Weir, the legendary Grateful Dead guitarist who died last week at 78. Musicians Joan Baez and John Mayer spoke on a makeshift stage. Fans passed around long-stemmed red roses, which are integral to the Dead’s music and art. They wrote appreciative notes of gratitude and love. The San Francisco Bay Area native joined the Grateful Dead in 1965. The Dead played music that pulled in blues, jazz, country, folk and psychedelia in long improvisational jams. Their fans crossed generational divides and often followed them on tours. Weir died Jan. 10.

Snoop Dogg's NBA analyst role underscores why his on-air presence and global appeal keeps growing

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Snoop Dogg has made a splash as an NBA analyst, joining Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon during the second half of Peacock's recent Warriors at Clippers broadcast. He also will be involved in NBCUniversal's coverage of the upcoming Winter Olympics as his role with the broadcaster expands. An AP reporter trailed Snoop through Intuit Dome for an all-access, behind-the-scenes look at his preparation for the Jan. 5 broadcast, including production meetings and pregame interviews. Snoop says this wasn’t a cameo. He aims to bridge the gap between traditional broadcasting and new audiences much like he did at the Paris Olympics in 2024. He is eager to continue evolving as an entertainer and embracing opportunities in sports and beyond.

Actor Timothy Busfield's attorneys say an investigation undermines state's child sex abuse charges

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield’s attorneys told a court he should be released while he awaits the outcome of child sex abuse charges against him. Busfield's attorneys said in court filings Friday an independent investigation undermined the state’s allegations and the parents of his accusers have a history of fraud and dishonesty. His attorneys also say he passed a polygraph test. Busfield was ordered held without bond at his first court appearance earlier this week after he turned himself in to face charges stemming from allegations that he inappropriately touched a minor on the set of a TV series he was directing in New Mexico.

Kianna Underwood, former Nickelodeon star, killed in hit-and-run

NEW YORK (AP) — Law enforcement officials say Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child star, was killed in a hit-and-run in New York. She was 33. The New York Police Department says Underwood was crossing an intersection in Brooklyn when a black Ford Explorer SUV hit her. While lying in the street, she was then struck by a black and gray sedan. Police say both drivers left the scene and have not been identified. The investigation remains ongoing. Underwood appeared in Nickelodeon’s series "All That" in 2005 and voiced Fuchsia in the Nick Jr. show "Little Bill."

Kathleen Kennedy, steward of 'Star Wars,' steps down from Lucasfilm

Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from Lucasfilm after more than 13 years. The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday that Dave Filoni will now lead “Star Wars” into its next era. Filoni, who was the chief commercial officer, and Lynwen Brennan, president and general manager, will take over. Kennedy, chosen by George Lucas, oversaw a lucrative but contentious period since Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012. Under her leadership, the franchise earned over $5.6 billion at the box office. Filoni will focus on creative aspects, having worked on projects like “The Mandalorian” and “Ahsoka.”