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Legit News: Alan Bennett play to open in London Nov. 17 -- A Tony winner for his role in Alan Bennett's 'The History Boys,' Richard Griffiths has stepped into the writer's new play 'The Habit of Art' at London's National Theater, following Michael Gambon's departure from the production due to health issues.

A young Arab gasps for breath as he tears down the street, his feet pounding rhythmically on the asphalt. Omar, who comes from the downtrodden Jaffa neighborhood of Ajami, has just witnessed a killing and he is running for his life. It's early morning, and the streets around Tel Aviv's Court of Justice are deserted. It's an apt metaphor; there is no justice here, only a panicked teenager fleeing his own destiny. In his head, Omar hears the soothing voice of his younger brother, telling him to close his eyes and relax. His breath catches as he turns the corner and trips, falling hard on the pavement. 'On the count of three you'll open your eyes,' his brother's voice promises, 'and find yourself in another place.' But in the Middle East, there is no escape from the realities of hatred, violence, and oppression. Omar, who has been involved in a drug deal gone wrong, arrives at the getaway van, only to find it's locked and he's trapped. 'One.two.three. Open your eyes!' his brother's voice

Film Festivals: San Sebastian Festival closed Sept. 28 -- The Spanish-speaking world's biggest film event, Spain's San Sebastian Festival, unspools just a half-hour south of the French border.

Animation: Toons affirm studio as animation powerhouse -- A fresh look at the two 'Toy Story' films, which are now being released as a double bill in 3D for what are claimed as two-week engagements, only reaffirms what fresh, lively and imaginative creations they are.

Film News: Candidates set the stage for high-profile donors -- Less than a day after California attorney general Jerry Brown declared that he's forming an exploratory committee to run for governor, he set Nov. 18 for a high-profile Hollywood-centric fund-raiser. Meanwhile, his chief rival, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, already has enlisted Ben Silverman, Ari Emanuel, Eric Paquette and Rob Reiner as co-hosts of fundraising events, as well as an eclectic group of industry donors ranging from Neal Baer to Lars Ulrich to Harvey Weinstein. And on Oct. 5, former President Bill Clinton will campaign with Newsom and attend a reception for the candidate at the Biltmore Hotel, with general tickets at $500-per-person, and $5,000 per person for a co-chair's reception. All this would appear to set the stage for a high-profile fight for industry donors reminiscent of the bitter battle between the Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaigns. Maybe, but don't bet on it. The race has yet to genera

SAN FRANCISCO - Walt Disney’s relatives greeted the first wave of visitors as a new museum designed to showcase the personal world of the legendary animator opened yesterday.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony is joining forces with movie theaters across the country to create a unique series of multi-player gaming events that highlight the potential of 'alternative content' as an additional revenue source for exhibitors during non-peak times.

Only a handful of the Royal Conservatory's offerings are Canadian-written this season, but among them is a James Tenney's piece, In a Large Open Space, slated for Saturday night

Famous for love ballads and swooning fans, the B.C.-born crooner records a post-breakup album that displays his emotions like open-heart surgery

General Electric is focusing on possible partnerships, such as one with Comcast, or an IPO in case Vivendi decides to sell its 20% stake in NBC Universal.